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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29
Chapter VII

MYRTLE rose In the morning. as was
her custom, at a little after seven
O'Clock carefully made her bed,
dressed, and walked for an hour upon
the terrace. These early diurnal wan
derings were tempered with a certain
sadness, although she was always
finding something new-new beauties
or new sores-in this amazing spot 10
which she had been transported. To
MYRTLE, whose life as yet was com
posed mainly of externals, everything
was beautiful The sun warmed her
with the promise of love. She was
never tired of watching the little
waves breaking upon the sandy strip,
and the million sclntillating lights
upon the bay She looked up with a
glad smile at the silent hotel where
Gerald was sleeping Perhaps he was
dreaming Of her at that very moment.
Love had crept into her life and
found her very ignorant AS yet it was
beautiful and simple thing. That Il
was capable Of change aud division,
never even occurred TO her. She loved
Gerald and, although he sometimes
disappointed her, it must be that Ger
aid loved her. She had few doubts
about IL all. His attitude often puzzled.
sometimes even distressed her. but she
put his vsg4ries down to her own lack
of understanding. She was convinced
that all would be well when she saw
more of him. ana she harbored duh
sense Of resentment against Chris
TOPPER, who she believed was ALWAYS
working for some unknown reason to
keep them apart.
At half-past eight she returned to
her rooms and deliberately attacked
great mass Of sewing. which was sent
TO her daily from the hotel, and the
payment for which. by Arrangement.
provided her with board and lodging.
From that time UPWARDS. she sat in
the window with but one hope-the
hope of seeing Gerald Once or twice
me- had come and taeaen her out to
luncheon, but Christopher was unfail-
Ing In his visits He presented him
self every morning at about the same
time, ard even Il Gerald appeared, he
always accompanied him Despite her
resentment against him. 1t was always
9 pleasure to hear his firm tread and
TO watch his tall. broad -Shouldered fig
ure ana good humored. intelligent face
us ne crossed the road She found -
evil counselor. in Annette. the maid at
the hotel, VINO occupied the other bed
room in the little cotreEG and general
ly looked in for rev. minutes on her
way 20 work. Annette. who was thor
ogghly French. was completely puzzled
hy the situation. She could account
for il in her own mind only from the
fact that the two young men were
English and therefore presumably
mad
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29
The Mystery Road
Bye. PHILLIPS OPPENHEM
AtbyLhaB Own&c

thing. to see If she can find her a
post as nursery governess. The girl
is altogether unusual Her father and
mother were both school teachers.
Sometimes / feel inclined 10 regret
that we ever discovered her, but so
long as we did, and brought her here.
we must try and start her properly"
"And, In the meantime. the poor lit
tie fool is hOpelessly In love with Ger
aid. Wen. you both know what you
are doing. I suppose. should be sor-
ry to have your responsibility.
think ought to 90 and see how dad
Is getting on with his Mile"
wait one moment" Christopher
begged, laying his hand upon her arm.
Il want you TO watch tina"
She looked up curlously. Gerald
had just entered the crowded little
room, and. at the same moment, Made
moselle de Poniere and her aunt ap-
peared on the other threshold
Madame was dessed In black clothes
Of old-fashloned but distinctive cut A
wonderful black lace shawl dropped
from her shoulders. Her ears and
fingers blazed with gems She leaned
as she walked, upon an lvory-topped
stick, and her eyes had their usual
trick Of wandering around the room
as though she saw no one Pauline's
wonderful figure seemed sheathed In a
black net gown. which fitted her with
almost magical perfection. Gerald,
who had been on his way to join his
sister and Christopher, paused at their
approach, as though bent on challeng
ing some recognition, however slight
from the girl In this, however. he
was disappointed without any ap-
pearance of avoiding him. without
even turning her eyes away from his
direction, she passed by as though In
complete Inconsistencies of his pres
ence, and followed her companion
through the other door Gerald stood
for a moment in silent fury after they
had left The cigarette which he had
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29
Berkeley, California,
Legionnaires' Appeal

In appealing TO Berkeley (Cal) cit
izens to aid with funds needed to build
an American Legion clubhouse, Legion
naires issued the following communica-
ton: The Legion is counting upon
the gratitude Of citizens for the Lee
gion's part in saving them from in
demnity taxes at the order Of the kali
ser; the kaiser would have demanded
a dozen or so Babylonian palaces; al,
we want is modest but suitable club
house To memory Of those who gave
their lives to save you the price Of
castles on the Rhine"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29
PRAISES THE LEGION

- PEAKING editorlally, the Re
- view Of Rock Rapids, an
Iowa newspaper, says this Of the
Legion: What we Ike about
the American Legion is its habit
Of calling spade a spade rath-
er than a spatulated implement
resembling the shovel but
heavier and adapted for being
pushed into the ground with the
foot The gum shoe and the
velvet glove are not to be found
in the wardrobe of the American
Legion, and soft-pedaling, side
stepping, shadow-boxing and
holding the aurieular organ to
the terra firma are not among
its fayorite outdoor or indoor
sports. When Il wants to
denounce as un-American an or
ganiZation that seeks to draw
religion, racial and color lines, Ii
does not content itself with talk
ing generalities regarding the
Constitution of the United States
and the Declaration of hide
pendence, but mentions the Of
Tending organization by name.
The American Legion believes in
laying its cards on the table-in
hitting straight from the Shout
der-in being a square shooter
in everything it says and does.
Perhaps that is one Of the les
sons its members learned during
their service in the army. At
any rate, IT is refreshing to find
a least one organization that is
courageous enough to come out
in the open and say It's piece in
plain English, without regard to
whether it is going to get votes
or chase them away"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29

been holding between his fingers
slipped onto the carpet. crushed to
pieces. He set his heel upon Il and
crossed the room. Lady Mary recog-
nized the sense OF disturbance in him
and welcomed him with the tactful
smile Of one who has noticed nothing
unusual
Tel me whether to play trente ct
quarante or roulette tonight. Gerald?a
she said. "0r shall I 20 ana play
beccarat? If only the people there
weren't so alarming"
Gerald looked across al Christie.
pher. He seemed as though he had
scarcely heard his sisters words
Did you see that2" he asked in
low tone
Christopher nodded
The girl Is extraordinarily aftroc-
tive, Mary observed. "ShaH I really
he brave and caI. Gerala7 One
uNesn't do that sort Of thing ahro..l
but she must be lonely. II they aren't
what they should be, II won't hurt
me"
NO good old dear" Gerald croone5
I've suggested something OF the sor,
already but She only tire cold wa
ter on the idea"
Lady Mary laughed softly.
after all" she decided. -tha-e *
something humorous in the situation
I always look upon Gerald rs helm:
the most woman-spollt man I know
Quite new experience for Won. dear
isn't it2 can't thinS how Won evnr
progressed So FAR as you Rave done
+ should cheer MP. old fellow.
Christopher advised. "Thev won,
hold our forever. You viii prohahrv
33nd that tomorrow afternoon the
Young lady VIII sbyly invite YOU In 70
meet her amt"
"A8u done know what you're tails.
ing about" Gerald growled There
Dsa YOU see that
Through the omen doorway. Madame
lie Poniere and her younger comnan-
ion were plainly visible making thesr
way toward enc of the roulette fables
They had come face 70 face for a mo-
ment with i little Freuthman who
stoppe3 anj bowed with. every mark
OF respect. Both OF the women &C
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29
THE CUT DIRECT

SYNOPSIS.-FleeIng from
brutal stepfather an unhappy
home. and a proposed husband
she detests, MYRTLE, young
French girl stands In a country
road on the verge OF desperation.
Halted by an exploded tire two
young Engiishmau Lord Gerald
DOmbey and Christopher Bent,
are attracted by the girls dis
tracted appearance. She begs
them TO take her away from her
misery In spirit of adventure
they do so, conveying her to
Monte Carlo and leaving her with
friends MYRTLE speaks English,
her mother having been an edu-
Gated woman. Gerald sees a
beautiful young woman In the
gambling rooms. and is fasci-
mated but can only learn that
she is called Pauline de Poniere
and Is with her aunt He is un-
able 10 secure an Introduction.
Christopher and Gerald decide
MYRTLE shall not go back to her
homs, Lady Mary. Gerald sis
ter. secretly In love with Chris
TOPPER disapproves Of the young
mems guardianship OF MYRTLE
Lore Dombey makes the ac-
qua.ntBnce Of Pauline. He is
puzzled by the air Of mystery and
conf ascension surrounding her
MYRTLE falls In love with Gerald
Chr's would marry MYRTLE. Ger
aid IS Interested in Pauline A
mysterious Russian, Zubin. wins
Arge sum at the gambling
tables Gerald learns he knows
this De Ponieres. but can get no
Information from him.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29
Urges Importance OF
Accuracy in Records

That the American Legion auxiliary
viii undoubtedly become. a hereditary
organization. corresponding 10 the
Daughters u the American Revolu-
tion. was the declaration OF Miss En-
ma Hadorn, secretary Of the Kansas
denartment Of the auxiliary, IT, stress
ing the importance Of accuracy In fling
historical photography Of members.
sTAe records Of the present members
Of the auxiliary viii be invaluable TO
coming genersson declared Miss
Hadorn
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29
CHAPTER VIT-Continued


Monsieur Zubin rose deliberately to
his feet. One realized then his ex-
traordlnary height He must have
been at least six feet, four inches, and
broad In proportion Gerald, although
he hjmseis was considerably over nv
erase height. seemed like child by
hin side.
III YOU mention their names again."
he threatened, Il shall throw you out
OF the plnce"
Gerald looked him over for a mo-
mpnt unmoved but intensely curious
The mystery OF Madame and Made
moistlle de Poniere had only been in
creased by this chance meeting.
pray sit down" he begged. "You
are making every one uneasy. have
no wish to quarrel with you l sim
p'y took you for an ordinary human
being"
The Russian resumed his seat. Ger
aid called for his bin.
During their short wnlk TO the
Sporting club. where the -wo young
men had arranged to spend the rest
OF the eve0lng. Christopher eGdeav-
ored to bring The conversation round
to the subject Of Myrtle.
cit is time" be Insisted, that we
aid something a little more definite
about Myrtle. You don't take her
seriously enough, Gerald"
"In what way?"
~She told me this afternoon that
you had promised to take her to one
of your supper parties"
Gerald was not altogether Mt his
ease.
1T was rather a rash promise" he
admitted, "but after all. why not?
Shed create quite sensation"
"That chIlds immediate future is a
charge upon our honor" Christopher
said steruly. you and know the
class of young women you invite to
your parties She mustn't breathe
the same atmosphere"
"Are you In love with MyrtieY"
Gerald asked cur!ously.
Christopher loathed the question
bnt he remained outwardly unper
turhed
MYRTLE is child" he said at
will be time enough to think Of such
things when she has become woman
The one deadly and pernleious Ger.
tsinty is that she Ia I'm love with You
he careful. Gerald You don't want
20 walk on the door OF hell"
Al.
Sporting club Gerald ran lightly up.
"Niy dear Chris" he said. turning
around as he prepared TO dlvest h0n-
self OF his overcoat. don't be a melo-
dramatic ass We're In the wrong at
mpsphere for that sort OF thing. Jup-
Ter, Here Is the family :"
Well you might appear little
more pleased to see as Mary de-
clared
"Let's find q corner in the bar and
have some coffee" Christopher suc.
gCsred Gerald Is too electric to
night for a man Of my statd tempera,
ment"
I'm not Sc sure OF your staId tenn.
permanent as I was" Mary relolned
"ChrIstopher am not at all sure that
you two young men are behaving nice
" IN Monte Carlo. Gerald seems to
have IN extraordinary craze for tax
Ing the mysterious young woman next
door out motoring every afternoon.
Who Is she?" i.
Il haven't the fainteSt laea." chris
topher confessed. Neither has he
That, l think. is part OF the attrac
tton"
Lady Mary played with the pearl>
which hung from her neck.
ITO leave the subject Of our mys
ferrous ueighbors. have you succeed
ed In finding any employment for your
little proteee vetf" she inquired. look
ing mp ~ her companion.
Not vet" Christopher replied. II
have written 10 a cousin Of mine in
Loudon. who goes in for that sort Of
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29

A funny sprite for the Christmas
tree-looks as if he were dressed in a
chrysanthemum. He stands guard
over a little box whose contents are
a sweet secret
Wire wound with crepe paper makes
his long arms and legs and supports
his head Of painted cardboard-and
crepe paper provides his rakish cap
and outstanding skirt. He viii sug-
gest other grotesque and amusing
hgures-tO be made in the same way,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29

Far be it from Santa Claus to fan
to bring rag dolls and puppy dogs to
all the little people who love them so
much. We should all turn in and help
old Santa out by making them at
home Of stocking legs or other elastic
fabrics. Patterns can be bought for
them and for all sorts of animals
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29

The requirements of mah-jongg are
met by this tablet-and-pencil set. in
which the tablet is covered with black
oilcloth, with adornment of painted
flowers and lettering in vivid colors.
The pencil is white with band In
black and tiny fowers-to match the
tablet. Long ribbons attached provide
a means of mooring it.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29

when Mister Baby takes his place
AZ the table a bib Of some KIND be-
comes a necessity. Here IS one tAat
will please him. It may be made ~
unbleached cotton, white oilclcta oF
linen, cut in the senblance Of a ra'7 =
Onclotb may BE- painted, but nsGa.s
cotton floss is used TO outline the Iea-
lures and the edges Of the figure.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29

no BIZ CONTINUED
There is probably nothing more IN
IKE battle than the picture Of ona
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-11-29

Is christophe- going to make
any progress in his efforts to
Win Mytrile7 Ard how seriously
is Gerald interested in Psuljne2
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-04
BROOKLYN'S FLAPPER
BANDIT IN NEW YORK
NOW, POLICE BELIEVE
Bronx Restaurant. Held Up
and Robbed by Woman
and Companion.

New York, April "A bobbed-
haired bandit believed to be the dar-
ing Brooklyn highway woman wanted
by the police for series of scnsa-
tional crimes. invaded the Bronx last
night, held up a restaurant keeper
and escaped with jewelry and money
totalling $500 after locking the vic
tim in his place of business.
Accompanied by her inevitable
male companion, sleck-haircd youth
in well-fitting clothes, she entered the
restaurant of Felix Dimalda. seated
herself at table and ordered din
ner. After dining leisurcly. the two
started for the cashiers desk. where
Dimalda. who was alone with them
in the place. came forward to receive
payment.
As she advanced the girl thrust the
muzzle of a small automatic pistol
toward Dimalda and held it there
while her companion robbed him of
jewelry worth $3.50 and took $3.50
from the cash register. Smilingly or
dering the restaurant man to keep
his "mouth shut" if he knew what
was best for him, the pair walked out
and the girl snapped a paddock on the
door. They escaped in a taxicab.
The bobbed-haired bandits last ap-
pearance was last Tuesday when she
shot down the cashier of the Nation
al Biscuit company's Brooklyn plant
as he frustrated her attempt TO hold
up the place.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-04
PUT TEN TO DEATH
|als Of After War Criminals Great
est i'm Belgian History.

k;hent. Belgium. April "A trial
Ich surpassed all records in the his
h of Belgian justice. has just been
1cluded in the Eastern FlanderSas-
\ S with a verdict condemning ten
a to death. seven TO life imprison-
BIT. five to twenty years. four to fiji
years and one to twelve years.
fhe men were members of band
B36 criminals who operated with
Ertical IMMUNITY throughout Bel
;1-Flanders in the period imme-
Icly following the armistice. profit
by the disorganization of the po-
at that time. Forty distinct
hes were charged against them and
/ Jury. in its verdict, had to pass
|F,43 questions
|inly nine of the da1Hndants were
|sIitted. The trial Ncd a month.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-04
Simple Home Treatment
For Swollen Veins

If you or any relative or friend is
worried because of varicose veins, or
punches, the best advice that anyone
in this world can give is to get pre-
scription that many physicians are
now prescribing.
Ask Somhers drug stores (mail or
ders accepted) for an original two
ounce bottle of Emerald Oil full
strength) and apply night and morn
ing to the swollen. enlarged veins.
Soon you will notice that they are
growing smaller and the treatment
should be continued until the veins
are of normal sibze. Emberald Oil is
a powerful, yet harmless germicide
and results are guaranteed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-04
BootIegger Fined. Sentenced.

Danyille, ILL.,, April 4.-Mike MUIR
gle of East st. Louis, recently con-
victed for possession of liquor, yes
terday was given the most severe
sentence yet imposed by Judge Lind
ley on bootlegger. He was fined
$500 and sentence to the Leavenworth
penitentiary for two years.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-04

last Cars. Daring Drivers. s. A..
|cdway, Sunday, 3 100 o'clock
IN !
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-17
CLOSING IN ON SINCLAIR

decided surprise to Harry Sinclair
learn that his millions him but little better before
than they did before Senator Walsh Teapot Dome
mitee The District of Columbia Supreme rendered
decision against Sncar attempt avoid trial charge
being in contempt of the Senate.
Sinclair asked nine questions by Senator Walsh
day when Sinclair last took the stand He refused
of them The Senate then sought Indictment against
him. This obtained months ago and con-
fused with his recent indictment along with Fall and Doheny
conspiracy defraud Government Sinclair immediately
turned loose battery of hghpowerd lawyers attempt
to quash the Indictment In that effort he has failed
though the court ruled out three of the questions.
The status of the such that Sncair trial must
eventually before United Supreme Court That
court must pass the question Has the legislative
the national Government right inquire transactions
surrounding the transfer of public property private in
dividual?
1t seems silly to have to put up that question the highest
court in the land Any with common sense would answer
the question in the affirmative
But inasmuch Sinclair is avaing himself of all legal
techncales in order to hide facts it gratifying
courts are apparently inclined wink his msdeeds
than the outraged Democratic and Progressive
of the Senate committee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-17
SCATTERING TRADITIONS

GO7NE by childhood traditions shattered We
~ used take sulphur and moasses for that tired feeling in
the spring used to rub goose grease chests when
had cold Some of asaTetda bags around
nck to And when baby cried with the
tummy ache he given paregorc
Now learn that when baby given this soothing
pound his parents violating what would have been the anti
law if as had existed then In
seems mother making dope fend out of baby.
Of course there have always been vague about
paregorc being dangerous but in the good old days nobody
paid any attention them But Government chemists have
learned that each the stuff contains D grains of opium
and that those who mbbe in about the situation
the Chnaman who smokes the poppy product in his pipe
Not only have they discovered this but they also have dis
covered that paregoc contains alcohol So that fond
and not only making dope addicts out of
their offspring but exposing them the ravages of
demon
But all this is now Federal officers have swooped
down Indianapolis drug and have arrested pro
prietors thereof for selling paregoric.
Living should become safer daily.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-17
Alone

Stand with me out by the side of
lane and watch an old lady in
black. She's silent without. but
within there is pain as the mem
ries of old days come back.
The scene. is a spot that, in years
long since gone, was used for a
burial ground. In the grass that is
tall and that once was a lawn, this
aged old lady is found.
She kneels there in silence; her
look is afar; in dullest of mourning
she's dressed. We know not, Of
course, what her inner thoughts are,
but they must be deep sorrow, at
best.
The wild flowers are growing;
they smile in the sun and the mes
sage they bring her is kind She
kneels by the grave and her duty is
done-what relief for her heart and
her mind
Yea, thirty long years since this
withered old place was used for a
burial ground. But longer than that
can her memory trace and real COM
fort and solace be found
We feel we would like to ap-
proach this old soul and lend her a
sympathy tone. But let us go on;
let's continue our stroll. She just
wants 20 be there-alOnei
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-17
Tom Sims Says

One drawback to living at home
is you can't throw your cigar ashes
on the floor in the lobby.
Be careful about looking at ther!
mometers in July. 1t is not polite
to cuss before ladies.
When you see a man standing on
the corner scratching, ask him how
he enjoyed his vacation.
Next to the water cooler and bath
tub, the soda fountain is our most
popular summer resort.
K mad bride tells us she shares
his joys and sorrows, he taking the
joys and giving her the sorrows.
The good die young Just as soon
as homemade wine begins to get
good its owner kills it.
All man needs to know about a
woman is all he doesn't know.
A family at odds soon comes to
odds and ends.
When you see a tree torn down
these days you never know if it was
lightning or an auto.
This world could be twice as bad
as it is. The seasons on Mars are
twice as long as ours.