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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21
CHAPTER LXXII

Sonia was not sure when Don
would arrive, but the knowledge that
he was Fastening home from Berlin
whatever his reason-increased her
restlessness. It became almost i'm
possible for her to remain inside her
dingy room, equally impossible to
walk he streets, hunting a position.
won the place an hour earlier. For
some reason her self-confidence was
shattered. Each time she had to
force herself into an office with in
creased agony. She found her at
titude becoming apologize. She was
sure they would not employ her If
they knew the truth. She refused,
when urged, to give recommends
tons.
She told herself the time was
coming when she would cease try
ing. For fear Of this drove her to
fresh effort In the meantime she
was drawing every week from the
money Don had deposited for her.
She did not tell Franklin of the ca
BILE from her husband She knew he
was deeply concerned over her de-
preston, although she made an eff
fort to conceal /. There were times
when she laughed and sang with
traces of the old joyousness. But it
was forced. Only the week-ends in
the shack in Marin County found her
really normal.
There she cooked and cleaned and
loved with renewed vigor. The rude
ly finished shack was like a little
shrine. She came to 1t q footsore
pilgrim, praying for peace.
One day in April, when the air was
luminous with spring, Sonia came
back to her room, laden with pack
ages. The fragrant air made her
feel light and buoyant Franklin
was coming for dinner and she
planned to have broiled steak and
a fresh combination salad. Cook
ing always interested her. She was
humming as she came up the stairs.
But when she opened her door she
paused, dumbfounded. Franklin was
lying asleep upon the bed.
Franklin, are you ill?" What's
the matter?"
He opened his eyes and closed
them again.
Whats wrong, dear?" she re.
peated.
He sat up then, smiling his charm
ing, magnetic smile.
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SONIA D. a s::., Love {:
Bv Vida Hurst

| He yawned. Must have beer
asleep"
you certainly WERE" Sonia af
firmed anxiously. And it's only
o'clock. Why aren't you working"
"Too tired to work. My Lord, So
mia, you're a regular slave driver.
haven't had a day off for weeks"
"Why take one today?" she con
tinued heartlessly. Putting her pack
know I don't mean that. I have
been awfully proud of the way
you've been sticking to it."
you should be. I've made lot
of money the last month, darling. d
II know you have, and I want
you to keep pegging away. Well
need a lot"
He asked almost sullenly, when
will we? When is this husband of
yours coming back?"
Sonia did not reply. She was
loathe to part with her meager IN
formation. Franklin began to pace
the room.
I'm titred of not knowing where
I stand. This is a hell of a situa.
ton"
She stammered. "Why. I thought
you liked it."
been feeling too sorry for yourself
to think about my side of it. /
may as well tell you now 1t isn't
much fun to take you out any more.
You look like thundercloud."
Sonia removed her hat, asking
carefully, "Is that really the way
look to you?"
"a lot of the time 1t is. I come
up here feeling low myself, but IN
stead of cheering me up, you abso
lutely saturate me with gloom"
That's awfully inconsiderate OF
me, isn't 1t? 1t must be quite a dis
appointment"
He warmed to the subject. You're
damned right It Is. It's a shame
and If 1 weren't so big-hearted ]
wouldn't stand for It,"
Not until then did suspicion cross
her mind. She went to him, putting
cautious hands upon his shoulders
Franklin, you've been drinking
Surprising I have?"
She smiled nervously. "If you
have, that explains your very rude
behavior"
my behavior doesn't need any ex
Al - 4io,, ipCiofad ha1Ii1araof1Hy
TITS Gods truth I'm telling you
And telling you for your own good
1 wish you'd cheer up"
She watched him lunging across
the room, kicking at the furniture
Then she asked. Have you been to
the office today?"
"Who wants to known"
She rose then and, going up to
him, said, coldly, Don't be insult
ing, Franklin Crane, even If you are
drunk. I want to know, and I ex
pect to be answered. You have nc
reason to be angry with me-"
He seized her in his arms, crying
fervently, You're right, darling
No reason except that 1 love toe
much. I've loved you too much from
the beginning. 1 warned you
told you something would happen. y
| But she cut his flood of protesta
tons short with a repetition Of her
question, to which he replied sor
rowfully, mo, I haven't been to the
office. L feel too low"
She led him back to the bed, hui
moring him as If he were a child
GO to sleep and you'll feel bet
ter. I've planned such good din
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Cant eat a thing"
Maybe you can when you wake
up. III make some coffee"
A moment later he was sleeping.
She watched him, alarmed and dis
turbed. She had believed him cured
OF drinking, at least to excess. But
she knew that under the influence
fof liquor he had told her the truth.
He was tired of her gloom and de-
preston. He had expressed a secret
resentment which no doubt he had
harbored for weeks. Shocked and
dillusioned, she still told herself she
should have made more of an eff
fort to be a jolly companion. She
had no idea her restlessness had af-
fected her looks.
While he slept. she ran to the
mirror and examined her features.
ITS true" she admitted reluct-
antly.
Her red mouth was sullen, her
eyes pensive and brooding A haunt
ing face. but melancholy She
drew back in dismay.
when did 1 change so? I can't
look like that"
Her features were thinner. sharp
ened as If by pain.
1t came to her suddenly that
Vera's face had looked like that. But
poor Vera had reason. She smiled
at her reflection.
tits nothing like that. I'm ner-
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THE STORY so FAR

SONIA MARSH leaves Stockton and
comes to San Francisco to life her life
as she pleases DON SALTWATER, a
young doctor helps her get job in
the real estate office OF his uncle, Jed
Thomas
Believing she has captivated FRANK
LIN CRANE .petted young salesman,
Sonia, allows him to make love to her,
crediting his explanation that he cannot
marry her because the breaking of his
engagement to .Genevieve Erickson.
pretty society girl. might prove fatal u
his invalid mother.
w Genes d aF9bng ona 'p ssers an pr antS
and asks for pr. Stillwater to attend
she Is disguised with him and marries
= The keep the news from all but their
Sonia refuses to accompany her hus-
Before Sonia tells. Crane she Is mar
ried he mentions the breaking of his
engagement. Sonia says she Will be Tree
wealthy WAITER HENDERSON;
whom Sonia. refused to marry, 10 found
save him Sonia falsely declares, she
was with him that night in his Marin
County shack.
She sends newspaper clippings Of the
Her father kills himself because of
her disgrace.
mother that Jed Thomas is Sonia's
father but Sam Marsh never knew the
truth. Sonia decides to return to work
and continues her unwise love affair
with Franklin.
Don wires that he is coming home.
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vous and unstrung since Daddy
died"
Who wouldn't be nervous after
three deaths in quick succession, all
closely connected with her own life?
But she would make a renewed at
tempt to be cheerful. Deliberately
smiling, she turned her back on her
reflection.
CTO Be COntinued)
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PRISON FOR POISONER

Observation-Disclosures Term for Ven.
dor of Deadly Liquor.
By United Press
BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. 21.@James
c. Voelker must spend from fifteen
to thirty years in prison because he
sold poison liquor which is alleged
to have caused the deaths of forty
persons.
Voelker, who has been on trial
here for murder as a result of the
so-called poison liquor cases in west
ern New York. was convicted of sec
ond-degree manslaughter at mid
night by q Jury.
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Beautiful chests con-
structed of finest gen.
uine Tennessee cedar
in natural finish. A
wonderful gift for
wife, mother, sister or
sweetheart.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
 ENTERS YALE MEET
New Britain Athletes Hope to Make Good Showing Tomorrow

New Britain hopes in the closed high school track meet at Yale in- tcrscholastic meet in New Haven to- morrow are:-1oo yard dash. Bray Grysbowski and Szs To; 440 yard run, Schick and Vetrano; mile run, Soch- inshy and Derrick. and high Jump,
 Max Robinson, Dick Gordon, Osca.
 Eukson. and Harry Ericson.
 The foregoing II men will be New
 Br'ain's representatives in the closed high school meet which is Ibeng held in connection with the Yale iut,rscholasuc events at Yale field tomorrow afternoon. Four Ieycu's will be run off, the 100 yard
 dash. the 40 yard run, the mile run ianl the high jump.
 Coach Loonel Depot Is hopeful of . the success Of some of his men in |the events. Realizing that with the exception of three of the team. all Iare inexperienced and have not been !cntcro1 in g. track meet previous to this yaar. His only hope lies in the liability Of some of the men 10 come through. since no half mile event is scheduled, Captain Fred Zehrer IwilI not participate in the high
 school events. He, TaIlon and Con ley will enter the half mile open
 events scheduled for the meet.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
BANKERS HAVE BATTLE
New Britain National and New Brit ain Trust Teams All StilIcncd Up After Hard Game Yesterday.

With the coming Of this beautiful weather ones mind naturally turns to inc out doors and the great open spaces. So it happened that Monday of this week that Manager Hatsing of the New Britain National Bank baseball team known as the Pear less Nine" called his men together and issued a challenge to the New Britain Trust Co.,. for a game of in door baseball Much to his surprise the challenge was accepted and most thrilling game was played last night at St. Mary's field.
 The contest started about 5;15 o'clock and when the dust Of the battle had settled the Nats were leading t9 to 1G. It is expected that Harry Howard of the Trust Co.,, will Iurotnst the game because he was not as tired as the rest or the boys and
 wanted 10 play nine innings.
 William Pease of the Commercial
 Trust Co.,, officiated as umpire and as an umpire he would make a good tennis player. Alderman Judd play led a snappy game at shortstop for
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

This will be Bray's second entry in the meet. His best mark In his high school career has been the 100 yard dash in 10 and 2-5 seconds, made twice last year. This year in meet he has done 10 and 3-5 sec onds, and if he gets himself in the proper pitch, he may bring honor 10 the city. He is one of the best hopes of the team. Grysbowski ana Szabo are mighty good men who are lin the first year of competition.
 Schick, although inexperienced, has been going great this year, hav- ing copped second in the Loomis meet and first in the Crosby meet. He will have the Hartford High school captain against him as well as the pick of quartermilers from all over this section of the country. Ve- 0trano surprised everyone with great run in the Crosby meet and he is now being regarded as a danger ous man in the event.
 Sochiuskl and Derrick have, in the two meets held this year, finished second and third respectively. Both are young and arc hard pluggers.
 Max Robinson. with Bray. and Zehrer. is among the veterans left from last year. He is a clever high Jumper. and is not afraid to forfeit honor in an effort 10 encourage team work. Dick Gordon, the sensation Of the Crosby meet will again try the high jump. Oscar Erikson has finished third in two events so far and hopes for his continued success iare high. Harry Erickson Is lanky Had who really steps over the bar until it reaches the five foot mark. ! It is probable that the team will place in this event.
 "If we are successful in getting some second and third places tomor-
 row, I will be satisfied" Coach De- pot stated this morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
CARPENTER TRIES COMEBACK TONIGHT
Former Light-HeaYy Champ
 Meets Eddie Huffman

New York, May 21 P}-Georges Carpenter, soldier-box of France, tonight makes another effort 10 win his way to ring fame.
 The former light heavyweight champion of the world. veteran of lthe world war who has been a pugil- ist since he was 1S years old, will tackle Sailor Eddie Huffman of the Pacific coast in the ten round feat lure contest at Madison Square Gar den. Georges is g years old but his career has been crammed with action until in the minds of boxing followers he is an 'old man. in all Of his great battles he has given weight to opponents. Four times hc has gone before the American pub lie and only once has he been vic ttorious That was against Battling ILeyinsky.
 Dempsey knocked him out in four rounds at Jersey City in the battle Of the century," Gene Tunney knock od him out in the fifteenth round at tthe Polo grounds Tommy Gibbons defeated him.
 Thcn he returned to France and Iit was reported that he was through with the ring forever. The same re- port was published after the Dcmp- soy fight. when he came 10 America during the winter he said that he was the emissary of paolina and Fwould not accept engagements 10 box. But he was lured and a victory tonight will place him in line for ianother chance at the light heavy weight crown.
 Huffman is q rugged. upstandiup fighter. shifty but lacking the speed 'of the Frenchman. He has been an ''in and outer" in his bouts in tn, east Against the Boston heavy weight, Jack Sharkey he was pow .erless although he continued to Eiv, ,and take 10 the end.
 Boxing followers favor the chances Iof gorgeous Georges, who has train. "d faithfully for nearly two months in Atlantic City. They argue tha'
 he may have lost some Of his specc but that he still possesses the woap
 on that nearly shook the heavy { weight crown from the head O Dempsey al Boyle's thirty acres; lightning right hand
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
GASCOS BEAT RULERS
Jim I.ynChS Crew of Apple Busters Hi Harder and Longer to Win Game IS to l2.

The Gascos and the Rule Shop teams staged a swatfcst last night at the Pioneer diamond on Ellis street with the Meter Reads taking the cake with a count of 1S to 12. It was a free hitting affair with the outticld- CTS having a tough time because of the strong winds,
 Barnes and Kopcc of the Gascos came through with circuit clouts while q large number Of extra base hits were made by both teams. Wolfe, Brennan and Artie Campbell worked for the Rule Shop while Mccormick. J. Sheehan and kopec were the point for the winners.
 Briggs Parsons played his first game in right field scoring two put outs and one hit. Herhic Sautter held the bindicatcr and this made the game a real one,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
WASHINGTON WILL OPEN
 HOME SEASON TOMORROW
Simsbury 10 Oppose South End Team at 3;15 o'Clock-Dum
 Corps to Parade.

The Kensington A. c. baseball team will open it's home season to- morrow afternoon at @:15 o'clock when Simsbury. the team that de- feated the South enders two weeks ago. invades the home of the Paper Goods to perform for the first time this season before the kansington folks.
 Manager Pat Buckley of the Kensingtou club has arranged q program which is tended 10 make the opening day Of 1926 a momora- blo one for the fans. He has ar ranged 10 have the Sf. Pauls Y. M. T, A. G E, Drum corps lead parade Of tho baseball players from the r. A B. rooms 10 the baseball field. This will start at 2:$o o'clock and if is expected 10 bring out every baseball fan in Konsineton.
 The game itself should bo a sig zler. Simsbury has scored one win over Kensington and through that victory, has q world Of confidence concerning tomorrow's game. On tho other hand. the konsington players want 10 show the home folks that they have a real baseball team this year and contender for city and state honors.
 Although he hasn't chosen the regular lineup yet. Manager Buck 1 ley promises 10 have q good con- bination in the field tomorrow. He and his aides have been looking over the field Of candidates for q number of weeks and he is about ready 10 name the men 10 cover the various positions He has a wealth os candidates all or whom are good baseball players and he is fortunate also in having good . line Of battery men who will give the fans a Iof of entertainment as they nov the opposition down this year.
 To make tho opening a really of fcial ona First Solcctman George Carter will toss out the first bah. Tho game will start promptly at 3:15 o'clock and Jimmy Mahor will hold tho indicator.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

T. is surprising how much interest in the big league baseball play has been aroused by the wonderful come back Of Babe Ruth. With the Bam- bino with IL home runs 10 his credit already. the fans along the street begin to ask already, What has Ruth done todayo''
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the Mats, making swan dives for the low ones. Fred Macomber of the Trust Co.,, reminded of Sisler at first base because he was so different, and Cedarvail of the Mats had a perfect day in the field, having nine chances and making nine errors. The teams are all very stiff today
 and not in very good nature. The
 batteries were as follows: New Brit ain National Bank, Bertini and Hat sing; New Britain Trust Co.,, An derson and Olander.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
NJ HTS MADE OFF HEWETT'S PITCHING
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later as Mercy went out.
 Mercy pitched a remarkable game for the South church, strik- ing out several batters, including Dave Ahlgren. when he pinch hit in the final inning. He received fine support from Jim Havlick at short and Bell in left field. Weed and Kilduff led the winners attack. Biorklund, 'IcEy' Anderson and Hoist starred for the losers; II. An- derson and Fresen pitched well but received shaky support at the crtti- cal moments. The Hnc-ups and score by innings:
 South Congregations - Parker, 1b; Mercy, p; Bell, If; A. Havlick, 3b; Adams, c; J. Havhck, ss; Rock well. 2b; Weed, Of; kilduff. If. First Lutheran - Bjorklund, 3b; Peterson, 2b; F. Anderson, e; H. Anderson. p-rf; Hoist, 1b; Grand ouist. ss; Erickson, f; Olson. cf; Swanson. If; Fresen. ?; Ahlgren, pinch hitter.
 South Con. ..... G1oo1o2-4 3 First Lutheran o0o2o0o-~2 $
 St, Matthews Wins
 The St. Matthew's Lutheran nine started with an 8-6 victory over the White Army in hard fought bat tie. The White Wines started fast, but the Lutherans rallied and gradually took the advantage for themselves. X four-run attack in the fifth drove Suess from the box but Preisser stopped the rally and the St. Matthew's team won out IT the next inning. The linc-ups;
 St. Matthew's Lutheran - E Klopp, ID; E. Prcisser, 2b; Fink c; W. Preisser, lf-p; Surko, %h Schleichcr, Of; Neumann, ss; Suess p-rf; Reckert, rf.
 White Army-Benke, C; Thomas '; Ivcrson. lb; Linn. ss; Hoffman ! ss: Hoffman. 2b; Morse, 3b; W Davis. of; Gustavus, If; Johnson
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
The Standing
Games Today

St. Louis at New York. Cleveland at Philadelphia. Detroit at Washington. chicago at Boston.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
Games Tomorrow

Gridgcp port at Springfield. Hartford at Pittslicld. New Haven at Albany. Waterbury at Providence.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
Games Today

Brldgeport at Springfield. Hartford at Pittsfeld,
 New Haven at Albany. Waterbury at Providence.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

New York ,, Pittsburgh 1. Cincinnati [, Brooklyn 2, S.. Louis 1, Philadelphia l. Chicago s, Boston 1.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
Baseball Standing
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

New York ,. St. Louis 4. Philadelphia 10, Cleveland 2. Detroit 6. Washington 5. Chicago 1&, Boston 4
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

Newark X. lt"adinE 4. Baltimore i. Jersey City s. Toronto 4, Syracuse Q. Buffalo 1, Rochester ..
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YANKEES INCREASE
 LEAD IN LEAGUE
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Two .osr a-s-F Wilson. Seotr. Ran vroft. Three Haso bIts-Coonoy E. Ta3 or. Welsh. 'iouaa.ys. Home ruU@--t f.lgaH Sacrifice -Raor Eaurgo1l Left no bases -Bosfou i rNiyaun $. Stru k out by Nogrld-e l. Io0t ]. Ufs--ou Mo-@jEe : Iu 1-z. smith lu f 2-2. Losing pitcher -Morrd+". Jmptres-M1uu and sweeney, Tme-l-sf
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
The Standing
Games Today

New York at Pittsburgh. Brooklyn at Cincinnati. Philadelphia at St. Louis. Boston at Chicago,
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x-Ea,taa for Knight in Nth.
 Philadelphia ........,..ooo 100 o6o-4 St. Lotus ...............0zo. 101 oox-f
 Two bd-a HJ-laleh. Three base hit
 sand. Home run Bell. stolen bases Wilson. Mueller, SarriHces-Tncverow uau,hlt. Double rlays-Muouer 10 O'Far- rall; Frlnarg to Sand 10 Bentley; Keen 10 Tn.tcnow to Ro'tom,"y. Left on bases Philadelphia 3. S. Louis :. Bases ou halls --oe Knight 3, Tirj.h l. Struck out-hy Eu-Gt l. Keen {. jErs o1-Kuirbt in 2. r.rir1 in | Losing puoner-EnCht. I-lnrlres-N.r ormj.H Eiper and Mo- , LauGNtu. THHe-l.32.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

Efforts of some hotels in Europ" to do away with promiscuous tip ping by adding 1o per cent 10 the bill and turning that money over to servants, is meeting with protests Of guests who declare the service is very poor,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
The Standing
Games JL Iay

Baltimore at Jersey City Reading at Newark. Syracusc at Toronto. Buffalo at Rochester.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

the First Lutherans last night at the hands of the South church. For a year the Swedes have kept their record clear of anything resembling a loss, sweeping through the base ball league last summer without be- ing once defeated and repeating this performance in the basketball race. The result has been that all the other teams have been trying espe- cially hard to beat them and have been pulling for someone to take a fall out of the seemingly invincible Swedes. This has made for some hard feelings, as the Lutherans have naturally felt that the remainder of the league was out to get" them.
 Such was not the case; the league had no personal grudge against the Iutherans as such, hut it did have a resentful animosity against an un- defeated team.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
EASTERN LEAGUE
Games Yesterday
The Standing

All games postponed out of respect 0 ban D'Neih
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

The High school track team VIII he entered in the Yale interscholashc meet in New Haven tomorro" anu although the locals don't expect 10 uin. the team members hope 10 make 4 good showing in the point column. It will he an impressive team that travels from this city 10 Yale field tomorrow to meet the afh- letos Of the other high schools m the state.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

Jim Lynch came in this morning 10 tell us of the Gascos-Rule shop game last night. He refused to make T comeback to the statements ol Jack Hartnett about the game be- tween the Meter Readers and the Landers team the other day. Jim inst said that the teams will play an other game and he thinks it will be his turn to crow out loud at Hart nett.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

Better feeling in the Inter-Church league will result from the deefat of
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
Spe a kin g of Sports
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Jim Clarkin, owner of the Hart ford Eastern league baseball team, hotly denies the reported story that Si Mcdonald will be replaced as manager of the Hartford team by Andy Coaliley, Columbia coach. Nc Donald, himself has heard nothing of the reported change. he states, and he will continue to do his best with the material he has.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

The Gascos had a wonderful time hitting the pill in last nights game Barnes and Kopec laid on the apple for circuit drives and there Were nlcnty of triples and doubles nam nered out on both sides. A strong wind blowing across the field made the outfelders miss a lot of pailS they would originally have caught