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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Mrs. L. E. Roberts and daughter
Mrs. Graden Clifton attended the
funeral of their uncle, E. w. Smith
at Plain City, Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Northrup and
daughter Rosemary of Columbus arc
expected here Friday for visit OF
several days. with their home people
DR.. and Mrs. C. E.. Northrup and
Mr.. and Mrs. John D.; Erwin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Mrs. Fannie Gorrell of GAINESVILLE.
who underwent an operation four
weeks ago, is here at tn home of
her daughter Mrs. Maurice Archer
now, and is showing steady improve
ment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

You can save enough on a, spring
coat in our coat sale, to buy nice
Ifroek,-White,S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Watch this s:-"Convoy' will be
run just one night, as we do not
want to conflict with Amateur
Night" And there will be two
shows, Decoration day night, and
8:45 A special program OF short
subjects will be used.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith and
daughter nrotored here Sunday from
Cambridge and: spent the day. at the
Mcbride home. Miss Anna Mcbride
accompanied them home for visit
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Miss Opal Martin, Miss Ruth Pur-
sci and Mr.. Herbert Ross were
among those who attended the Tri-
angle Fraternity dance in. Columbus
Saturday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

!, CREAMl CREAM
lam paying for knn
Butterfat, lb...4OV
w. n. BrOomhall, Stockport

John Hopes of upper Malta. son
of Charles Hopes, is quite Ill with
grip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

WORK inside or outside. Salts
faction guaranteed. Phone 293-
Black. a14tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Get hosiery insurance. Buy Allen
A hosiery to match the slippers and
frockS.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

See the nice pillows and nice
prices, in Mendel's windows
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Miss Dortha Milligan of Malta has
been employed as pianist at the Twin
City opera house. She succeeds Mrs.
Herbert Lewis, who has resigned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Mrs. John Sherman and daughters
Misses Martha and Esther Sherman
have been visiting relatives in
GAINESVILLE this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

"Duco' is making great hit
with the ladies, for furniture and
home use. See Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, June
2-3-George O'Brien and Olive Bor-
den with a cast of $4,000 people in
Three Bad Men, This is the pic
ture that hundreds of exhibitors are
saying is just as good as the Cover
ed Wagon 1t is 4 big picture and
while it has not had the national
publicity that oiher big pictures
have had, we are. sure you will be
more than pleased with it. No ad-
vance in admission. All we want is
big crowd. News. One show at 8.
each night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

We are making some very special
prices on living room suits, at Men
del'S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Jap Rose Toilet Soap, for. ;. .25c
you can have lb. sugar for. use
Prunes, after next Tuesday in rs
Id. boxes. >. :. ;. ;. .$1.75
Sailed Side, per lb..-. :. ;. :. zoe
Soup Beans, 4 lb. ;. :. .25c
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Get hosiery insurance. Buy Allen
A hosiery to match the slippers and
frocks.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

You will want a Flag Set for your
auto. We have them.-M. Burke.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Mr.. III. G.. Chadwick returned to
Columbus Tuesday, after visit at
Roxbury, Waterford and Stockport
He formerly resided at Roxbury,
leaving that place 80 years ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

terms, in silk rayon and fast color
cotton fabrics.-Whife's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

See the. special value tub silk and
crepe de chine dresses; s5.95 and
$10.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

crepe de chine dresses, $5.95 and
$1O.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

BARGAIN in town property
The undersigned is offering for sale
her two-story, room frame house
in McConnelsville. This house Is To-
Gated on lot near the old AfcConnelI
homestead, and is offered at a bar
gain for quick sale. ELLA VAIN
WRIGHT, Mcconnelsville. o. I2m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
| Estate of Annie e. MeIntire, de-
ceased. Harry M. Finley has been
appointed and qualified as executor
of the estate, of Annie e. McIntire,
late of Morgan county, Ohio, deceas-
| ed
Dated this 23d day of May A. D..
1927.
ALFRED Fl. MERCER,
Probate Judge of said County
26m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Come to our bargain basement
for mems, boys and chiIdren's foot
wear.-White'S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Morgan grange P. of n. will con-
duet a memorial service for its de-
ceased patrons, Saturday evening
May 2S, at O'clock
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

TIRE BARGAINS: $S.25 and
your old tire for new 3Ox3M cl.
cord, first. Other sizes In proDor-
t o n .-WALRAvEN'S GARAGE.
Malta. Phone339-Red. Road Ser
vice. d2tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

WEDNESDAY, June 1, the eighth
grade commencement will be held in
the Twin City opera house. Doors
open 7:3O. Curtain, 8:15.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26
LOCAL NEWS

Flags for Memorial Day.-M.
Burke.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

SHETLAND PONY STALLION
Sorrel and white--can be seer
any day at SWALLOWS Store,
Cloud.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

TOMATO PLANTS and
Ponderosa, lie per dozen.-C. E.
PECK, Malta. Phone 24O-Red.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

PROPERTY on Main street. NAL
ia, with six room house wired for
electric lights. City and cistern
water in kitchen. Full corner lot
Good barn. Will be priced right IL
sold within 80 days.-CHARLES
sANooIEh. 12m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26
WANTED

POSITION as stenographer Cam
furnish good references. Phone 173-
RED. m26tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26
FOR SALE

WILSON soy beans.-D. p.
MOORE, Beverly, o. Phone Hack
ney. o6m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

BATTERY SPECIAL: s11.75 and
your old battery for new GIL West
inghouse rubber case battery Fits
Star, Durant, Chevrolet. Ford
Buick and Pontiac. Yes we charge
batteries, and have good rentals =
WALRAVEN'S GARAGE. Malta.
Tel. 339-Red. aets
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

PARLOR TABLE and porch
swing. Both are OF oak and arc
hand made.-CARL GODFREY.
Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

TOMATO, cabbage, pepper and
pimento plants at my home on Front
street, lower Malta.-A. S. CRAM
BLIT.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Boy Scouts from Pennsville, Ches-
terhill, Stockport, and the local
troops will be out to see Fred
Thompson in his great scout picture
Saturday night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

SWEET potato plants Nancy
Hall variety. 40c per 100 while
they last. e. PECK, McConneIs-
vile Rt. 8. Phone Neelyville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Mems work shoes, s1.9S, $2.25,
S2.45, $2.95, $3.45. Special values.
Bargain basement. Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

The two admissions on one ticket
will be cancelled for Decoration day
show, after that two persons admit
ted on each 30c ticket.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26
l.. L. SHARPl
DENTIST
Durbin Building X
Phone Z 10 Red
HOME MARKETS

We still sell congoleum rugs, at
MendePs
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

SATURDAY June - Pauline
Frederick in Her Honor the Cover
nor" This picture has mother
love theme, and will make an ideal
program after the big action pictures
preceding it. Cartoon. Comedy.
Two shows, 7 and 8:45. Admission
10 and 30c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Masonic Notice
Regular meeting of McConnels-
vile chapter No. 1872, Thursday,
June 2.-J. A. Hambleton, H. p; J..
T.. Cowan, Sec'y
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

Just a few more rugs tos close ou,
very cheap, at Mendei's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26
Specials.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
LlNDlMORE'S GROCERY

Large can sliced pineapple. 25c
Large Post toasties, for. -. Csc
Small Post .toastfes, for. ..25cs
Large Corn flakes, for.. ). 25cs
Small Corn fakes, for. =. .25c
lb. can pink salmon, 18c, or
IOr.. 50c
Shredded Wheat, box. j. -. lie
Sardines, in oil or mustard: 81
cans for... ..z5c
Old Reliable coffee, h.. ..45c
Oak Leaf corn, 8 cans for. -. .25c
3 pounds good coffee :. :. $500
per b.. 35c'
Peaches, largee can. .15c
10 qt galvanized bucket. ;. Zoe
Good brOomi :. :. ..... 4Sca
3-Minute oats, 8 boxes.. :. Csc
Large can pineapple. :. !. .25c'
Shinola, 3>cans. =. -. .25c
|CerCO. ZJc
Large can Royal Anne cherriess .29c
Babbitt's cleanser, 2 cans. -. Sc
Hoosier Gloss. starch, for. Csc
Large enameled dish. pan. -. 55ca
Large enameled wash basinr. 30c,.
Enameled' stew panr.. .... ...25c
Enameled water dipper.. 200,
Large can hominy.. :. .lOc
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26
T WIN CIT
OPERA HOUSE
Member Motion Picture Thsatre
Owners Of Ohio
OF The. National BOARD of Re
view, and National Committee

MEMBER m0GsOn t'ACtuEG 1MS6NkC
Owners Of Ohio
Member of The. National Board of Re-
view, and National Committee
for Better Films
THURSDAY and FRIDAY, May
26-27-Madge Bellamy in Summer
Bachelors" From the novel by
Warner Fabian, author Of Flaming
Youth" Fox News. One show each
evening at s. Admission 10 and soc.
SATUR RDAY, May 28-Fred
Thompson and his horse "Silver
King" in "a Regular Scout" This
is the big scout picture we have been
talking about for several months.
Cartoon. Comedy. Two shows, z
and S:45. Admission 10 and 30c.
MONDAY, May 3O-Dorothy Mac
Kaill and Lowell Sherman in "Con-
voy." A picture booked especially
for Decoration day. Filmed with
the cooperation of the United States
navy. Fox News. Two shows Z
and 8:45. Admission 10 and soc.
TUESDAY, May 31-Buck Jones
in Hills of Peril" Another dandy
Jones picture. New comedy. ANA
teur night. Cash prizes for ANA
teurs. The following will be given
to the audience: An electric iron
from the Electric Service Co., Flan-
agan and Peck, and an electric curl
ing iron, flashlight, and " dozen
spoons from management. On Tues
day, June Z, we will give away so
piece imported dinner set. See this
on display now at Everybody's store.
Keep your tickets as they will be
good on this special prize. Come out
next Tuesday and see how it Is done.
The Tuesday night crowds are get
ting bigger all the time-there's
reason. Just one show at 8. Admis-
sion 10 and soc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-05-26

5nl4
Evening star., 1927-11-13
MRS. REEL EXPIRES
AFTER SUDDEN ATTACK
Resident of Tuxedo, Stricken on
Road, Dies-Had Formerly
Been Ill.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TUXEDO, Nd. November 1N.-Mrs.
Nettie V. Reel, SO years old, wife of
Ernest T. Reel, painter. and a long
time resident here. died suddenly this
morning at $50 o'clock at Kenilworth
near the District of Columbia line as
she was on her way to Washington.
Taken i'll on the road at Bass avenue
and River road, Mrs. Reel died as she
was being, placed in n truck for re-
moval TO a Washington hospital
Mrs. Reel was a sufferer from
asthma and heart trouble, and cor
Oner's inquest. presided over hy Jus
tice of the Peace ]. r. II. Willmuth.
acting coroner. returned Z. verdict OF
death from natural causes.
Surviving Mrs. Reel, besides her
husband, are three children-Mrs.
Thelma Chrismsn, 80 years old, of 523
g street southeast, Washington5
Ernest. %, of Geesgetown, d. G., and
Fred, "A, who. lives with the family
here.
There are also three grandchildren,
Helen and Marie chrisman and Fret
Reel. jr.
Evening star., 1927-11-13

pounds since leaving this country
using her usual methods of midnight
bathing
One of the first questions Miss
Garden asked zher interviewers was:
Where is Gene Tunney? That boy
Is decidedly n dear"
When informed that Tunney was
out of town she declared herself dis
tressed. but not so distressed as she
was when he was or the canvas in
the seventh round in the Chicago
fight.
Very lovely" was the opeca stars
opinion of Ruth Elder. and she
boasted of having danced with George
Haldeman in Paris. Comdr Byrd she
declared 10 be her favorite among the
bird men.
"Will you manage any more
singers?" she was asked
Il wouldn't manage singers again
Evening star., 1927-11-13
BISHOP SEES 1928
ISSUE AS DRY LAW
Methodists at DanviIIe Hear
Attack on Smith, RitChie,
Butler and Reed.
annr,al n,snatch 70 The Star-

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
DANNILLE. Va. November IL
Prohibition will he the 1928 campaign
issue. declared Bishop lanes Cannon.
ir,, addressing the Virginia Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
here tonight. Gov. Al Smith Of New
York, Gov. Albert c. Ritchie of Mary
land. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butter.
president of Columbia University, and
Senator James \. Reed Of Missouri
were assailed in bitter terms aud Nir.
rinia was urged 10 send dry delegates
to the 1928 Democratic national con
Vention.
Bishop Cannon. who is chairman OF
the General Board of Temperance and
Social Service Of the Methodist fsps-
ropal Church. said he wished Prcsl-
dent Coolidge had called . special ses.
sion when challenged by Gov. Smith TO
do so, and had lecislated enforcement
of the LIQUOR laws in New York State.
Wet Newspapers Flayed.
Newspapers of the Nation. particu-
larlv in New York, Baltimore, St
Louis and Chicago. which have given
space editorially to attacks upon pro
hibition. were denounced hy the speak
er. and of DIR. Butler he said;
HE has been so puSnaciously Vindic-
tive and 1iSregardful Of all personal
and social amenities in his attacks
upon the intelligence of supporters Of
the dry law il is difficult TO escape the
conviction that he has personal rsa-
sons for his ferociOus epithefs,
Senator Reed was asSailed for his
words in the recent controversy with
the late WAYNE f. Wheeler, Anti.
Saloon League general counsel.
Demands Fundamentalism.
Bishop Coming Denny, 7S-year-old
head of the Virginia Conference, ad-
dressing a class of Il new ministers
today, told them that If they did not
believe in the virgin birth Of Christ
10 get out of the church. The Bible
must be literally accepted as the word
of God, he declared, and modernists
are guilty Of idoatry.
One of the important features of The
session Monday will he the vote TO
change the date of meeting back to
October, from which it recently was
changed to November. Pulpit changes
will be announced probably Monday.
Election of officers will be among other
business features of a still crowded
program. The session probably will
adjourn Wednesday. 1t began last
Thursday.
Evening star., 1927-11-13

her mother, Mrs. Margaret Williams
Miss Mildred Green and Miss Elsie
Green have returned from Suffolk.
Va. where the former was maid OF
honor at the wedding Saturday, No.
vember S, OF Miss GLADYS Elsie Dole,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ashur
Dole. to Mr. Jephtha Seth Morgan.
Mrs. Herbert Durand, who was the
recent guest Of friends in Alexandra,
left last week to visit her uncle and
aunt, Rev. and Mrs. Edwin s. Kinks.
i'm Casanova, Va, before returning TO
her home in BronXville. \. J.
Mrs. Laurence Stabler has arrived
home after spending the past six
months travelling IN Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. +. Carlin and Miss
Louise Carlin returned Monday from
a visit TO friends in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John TAYLOR Lewis
Evening star., 1927-11-13
Mary Garden Peeved When Bill Tilden
Gould Only Ta-Da Star Spangled Banner

"You must know 7 admire him
when | would sing for him the Star
Spangled Banner,' Ye gods. The
Star Spangled Banner of all songs!"
When asked If she knew the words
to the national anthem, she replied:
'Of course / didn't. | asked Bill
Tilden TO give me the words and he
went so far as tn sing oh. say, can
Won see then he ia -da ed the rest
What a scholar he is, | finally had
to have the words looked up in a
library"
Miss Garden said she had lost 80
Evening star., 1927-11-13
FORMER URUGUAYAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIES
DR.. Viera. Once Intended Victim
of Assassin, Was Wartime
President.
Ev the Associated Press.

Fy the Associated Press
MONTEVIDEO. Uruguay, Novem-
Der 12.-Dr. Feliciano Fiera, former
President of Uruguay, died today.
DR.. Viera was liberal leader and
had long been prominent figure in
Uruguyan politics.
The wartime President of Uruguay,
who died today, was the intended vic
tim of an attempt at assa ssination
during a riot that followed a general
strike in August, 1918. The President
was standing upon q balcony watch
ing the riot when pistol was fired
at him and the bullet missed him mar
rowly.
Under Senior Viera's guidance, Uru-
quay severed diploma tic relations with
Germany in July, 1917. After the sew
erance of relations the country was
stirred by labor troubles.
DR.. Niera was a member of the
"Red Radical. party.
Evening star., 1927-11-13

OF New York, who have been at. Hot
Springs, are the guests Of Mrs. Lewis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w.
Schneider. on North Columbus street.
Mrs. Wallace Lindsey and her
Young son, Robin, departed last week
for Houston. Tex. to spend the Win
ter with her father, Col. Robbins.
Mrs. William Mason of Baltimore
was the guest last week Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John G. Graham.
Mrs. Mae Dowdin of Hyattsville was
the week end guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
y. II. Albright. -:
Evening star., 1927-11-13
CIVIL LEGION ELECTS.
Officers Named at Convention in
Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI November 12 Up
Charles II. Wilson of Huntington, w
Va, was elected president Of the Civil
Legion and his city Was selected as
the next convention place AT the clos
ing session Of The second annual civil
Legion convention here today. Other
national officers elected were:
Vice presidents. Tom Jones, Meek
Niagara Falls; Charles A. Howard. Ab-
erdeen. OAK: i. G. Heinlin, Bridge
port, Ohio; secretary, John p. Tansey,
Chicago; treasurer, Frank g. Haiicek
Chicago historian. Miss Leafa Seibert,
Prophetstown, n; chaplain. Right
Rev. j. II. Darlington. Harrisburg
Pa; legal adviser, William Harding,
Des Moines.
Evening star., 1927-11-13
HELD AS DYNAMlTER.

SCRANTON. Pa. November y 1p).
Prank Centersp. a miner of Pitt,ton,
was arrested by State troopers today
charged with planning 10 dynamite
the home Of a mine foreman. Police
alleged that they had discovered dyna-
mite in Contorsos home.
The police have three men in GUS.
tody in connection with the recent dy-
r4n1iting Of ST. Johns Church in
Pittston and the blast at a high school
IN West Pittston Thursday.
Evening star., 1927-11-13
VICE CONSUL FOUND DEAD
Georgei Reed Emerson, Stationed at
africa, Chile, succumbs in Bolivia.

SANTIAGO, Chile, November 70
Rl.-George Reed Emerson. United
States vice consul in africa. Chile, was
found dead at his hotel in La psz,
Bolivia. where ne had gone on \ bus.
mess trip, it was reported here to-
night.
His oesth was attribul ed 10 heart
attack brought. about by the high al,
titude Of La PAY, Emerson. a native
of Middlebury, Vt, was 2s wears old.
de Was formerly stationed in Cuba.
Evening star., 1927-11-13

If | had to so hungry in the street,
| instead" she replied.
| She added "a q parting shot:
| Now, listen. if you ask RE any
| more about my diet. marriage or nv
weight, your name is mud. so that's
| that
Evening star., 1927-11-13
By th,. kssoclated press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW. YORK. November 12.--Mary
Garden thinks q lot of Charles A.
ndbergh--enough to- sing for him for
nothing, which she terms her highest
,tribute--hut'% she doesn't think so
much of William TiIden's scholarship
So she said yesterday when she ar
rived on the Aquitania.
Turning impatiently from the sub
iect of nude ba thing at midnight
and kindred things. she related an
incident of the Lindbergh reception
in Paris
Evening star., 1927-11-13

When travelling by train King
George and the members OF the royal
family pay the same amount Of rail-
way fare as would he charged 10 any
individual requiring similar accommo.
dations
Evening star., 1927-11-13
Italian Order Bars Charleston.

CHiETI. Italy. November 12 H1.-
Holding that the Charleston and
Black Bottom are contrary to the
moral and esthetic spirit of the M.
ion" Prefect OF Police Russo has pro.
hihited these dances In all bathrooms
in the Chieti Province.
Evening star., 1927-11-13

II takes from 5000 10 5000 cocoons
to produce pound of raw silk.
The Washington times., 1927-09-30

opera house, had drawn such
brilliant throng and scored such
4 sensational success.
At half past two the last Of
long line Of motor cars swung
out into the Avenue Malakoff.
The door was closed from the in.
side. Becky turned and walked
up the marble stairway singing
to herself, radiant, successful. It
had been a nerve-racking and
heavenly evening, Remembering,
she could only visualize flowers,
noise, faces, terror. And then the
thunderous applause that an.
swered all her fears. that filled
her like some great spirit, so that
she throbbed and burned. And
afterwards q silence that was q
still greater tribute, and the
sound Of her own voice flowing
forth like stream OF golden,
mellow wine.
Admiration. Acclamation. Flow.
ers and compliments. All, 1t was
all wonderful. And the people
who had come to her house after.
wards! Not only enthusiastic, but
distinguished, these people; names
among them that three years ago
she would scarcely have whis-
pered. Oh, this, this was what
she had lived for! The joy Of her
voice, of pouring music into ears
thirsty for beauty, ever more and
more, OF pouring herself out end
lessly, an eternal offering to that
Unsuitable monster, the public.
81 was made for this, only for
this. Not for love. God took
love away because he wanted me
to have this said Becky to her.
self as she walked up the marble
stairs.
She was filled with gratitude.
Everyone had been so kind, even
Scarlet was endearing himself
to her by a new consideration.
His irritating demands for money
had grown less, Of late, his cour-
tesy more marked.
He treated her with q sort Of
ironic courtliness. Was it be-
cause Of her success? she won
dered. Sometimes she had a sus.
picion that Scarlet was falling
in love with her. His attentions
to other women had fallen off.
He was all charm and thoughtful
ness perhaps = But
Becky shook that thought off
with a frown. That would com.
plicate matters. They must rer
main partners-business partners
nothing more. Still. 1t gave her