Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1917 — Page 2

“Dorothy Delights”

By GEORGE HASKELL

(Copyright, 1916, by W. G. Chapman.) Wh<»p Ifftnan Hill suffered a financial collapse, and shortly after passed on to a more peaceful’world, the people of Olmstead wondered,what wouM heroine of the widow and daughter., 'They saw them move out of the handsome residence, but very few lolloped them to the little house in the outskirts of the town, or troubled to hunt up their new address. They Hocked to the auction sale of the fine furniture and ornaments, hut of all the things sold, only one found its way back to its erstwhile owner. This was a picture of an apple orchard in bloom. that young Field knew Dorothy Hill had loved, and he sent it to her .with something of his tender devotion in every word of the note that went with it. ■ People also wondered if the two were engaged. “Arthur Field can’t afford to marry a poor girl.” said the gossipy Mrs. -Lang. “I -happen t<» know what his salary is." “Perhaps all he wanted was her money. Well, time will tell.” Meantime Field-was holding an important conference with Dorothy. “Now, why couldn't we marry on my salary?” he urged in answer to iier plea for a postponement. “For ever so many reasons." she said in a quiet, troubled way. “Mother only has me now. I Couldn't leave Tier. It would be putting too much on you. dear —O yes, too much/* “But I know I shall get a raise soon, and I'm sure we can manage.” “We must wait a little.” she said. “Oh. I know I can’t give you what you've been used to, but —” “It isn’t what we’ve been used to.” she broke in. "Let that go! It doesn’t matter I We have put it away!

“Are You Going to Marry Pearson?" He Asked.

It’s just she problem'of three people living on that amount per week. Can it be done, and leave any joy,, any sweetness after the grind and the stress of every day? it's you. dear. I’m thinking of. It would fall heaviest on you.” “No.” he said, “it would be yoii who would suffer most.” He went home very thoughtful. He had never suspected this gay. lighthearted girl of sinh hard common sense; for he began to bl? convinced it was common sense. Soon after this he came to Dorothy with the news that he had been offered a much better position in the largest city of the state. He was leaving • the next week. and. he had grertt hopes of bringing Dorothy and her mother there before long. .......Touetiter_ they built some beautiful air castles in which they were to live happily ever after. Letters flew Steadily hack and forth, and Dorothy was happy'in noting, the cheerful, confident tone in which Field wrote.—--Meanwhile the small amount of money with which they had been left_ was steadily dwindling, and Dorothy saw that- she must try to find something to do. The two wonten knew about as much about the business of earning money as, a mce= little -w hite I.H ten playing with a ball.. “Oh, dear!” wailed the mother. “I don’t know what we can do!” , Once Arthur Plp)<l h»<l sent' her a small check in a letterr delk'ately suggesting she should buy something she liked, but she had sent it back. Dorothy was very proud, perhaps abnormally so. but it was her nature. girt "also wondered what they could do, but " she didn't wail. She set about trying- After a week of set>backß and discouragements, she suddenly said to her mother: "Dearie. Just thought of something. You know I can make the best butter-scotch .going. I’m going to try selling It!” . A. .u “Selling it!" echoed her mother 'blankly. “Who will take it out?”

Poor Mrs. Hill’s horror at the proa (Pect, and her objections and entreaties not effecting a compromise in her daughter’s decision, she lapsed Into tears, but Dorothy remained firm. She made the candy, put it tip in neat boxes, and took it around as samples to several shops where fleets were sold. Tlh“ ratljer novel sight of the once rich and fashionable Miss Field, who. had been wont to stop before their "doors in her own car. offering a sample of her work for sale rather appealed to a few of the men. and she came home with four small orders, but only./m .condition that she was to take t4i**¥tsk of the candy selling. ___ “My poor <hild!” cxclitlmed. Ker mother tragically as Dorothy entered. For answer, Dorothy laughed, and told of iter success. The goods sold well, orders increased, and soon the "Dorothy Delights.” as the candy was called, was bringing in a comfortable little income to the two women. Frank Pearson, an unmarried man of about forty, the head of one of the most important firms that Dorothy supplied, began to take a marked interest in the energetic girl who made, the ready-selling candy. She was always referred to him for orders ami her pay. One day Mr. Pearson found it necessary to call at her house “on bifsiness.” Mrs. Hill invited him to call again, and soon Mr. Pearson became a frequent visitor. Pearson was a man who had not allowed the buying and selling of drugs to entirely monopolize his mental equipment. Music, literature and art were in his spare hours brought to the rest and refreshment of his mind, so the two rather lonely women found his society pleasing and congenial..-. But Dorothy in no wise wavered in her devotion ’to Arthur Field, —His letters told of encouraging success and raise of salary. She, in turn, in-f+n-iHwi him of her flourishing “business." and he wrote that very soon they would be together. One evening Pearson, who had been away for a week on_a business trip to the hig city, casually mentioned having met Field. Dorothy’s eager interest shone in her face as she asked: “How is he?”

“Very well.” answered Pearson. “Enjoying himself hugely; leading the gay life, doesn’t let much get by him,” “What—what do you mean?” stammered the girl. “Oh, I don’t mean he drinks or does anything disreputable —at least, I don’t know that he does. I only know I -saw hinrjn a“cnbaret treattitg three’ pretty lively girls to dinner.” “Who were they?” “I can’t remember even one of their names, though he introduced-me. Oh, Field is keep!ng right up with the procession,” he laughed. Dorothy-did--not go to sleep very early that night. She began to think she had noticed of late some change in his letters. But, no. she would not believe anything wrong of him —but the pillow was wet with tears. The next letter from Field was rather brief, and evidently hurried. Then came a lapse of two weeks, in which she heard nothing. It seemed to her now 6he must acknowledge the bitter truth. Her pride asserted itself, and she determined not to ask for any explanation. At last a typewritten letter came telling of having been very busy, and promising to soon write again. He had never before sent her a typed letter. She even had doubts of it’s having come from him. It rema fined —h n answered; — Pearson had made it unite dear to Mrs. Hill that ho wished to become her son-in-law. The lady was; highly in of the alliance, but Dorothy heartbrokenly refused th consider marriage with anyone just then. AH the zest and Joy of Jiving seemed to have gone out of life. She began to wonder if she ought to make the sacrifice her mother asked. ' Suddenly -she heard a voice that made her heart stand still; and Field stood before her. “Are you going to marry- Pearson?” he asked. • _ “Hitvr you any right to- inquire?” she flashed. . > Then he told her how, when he was showing the town to three cousins from Omaha, Pearsoft had come up and told him, in the course of the talk, that he was engaged to her. He had been terribly ill, but meant as soon as he cotild to come and see for himself. Poor Mrs. Hill was actually dazed with the sudden_change in sons-in-law.

Poet’s Wife in Rome.

Mary Shelley, wife of the poet, wrote many letters to Leigh Hunt end his wife. In one- of them the delight of the poet ,and his wife in their life in Ro me J *TSS£4M£tuJMMi-^ — -\Ve -pass our, days in viewing the divines! statues in the world. . . . It is a scene of perpetual enchantment to live in' this thrice holy city, . “The other night we visited the Pan-. saw the lovely sight of the moon appearing through the round aperture above and lighting the .columns of the rotunda with Its rays. . . ‘My'letters would never be at an 4-IMI if I were to tell a millionth part of the delights of Rome.”

Odious Comparison.

“I thought 'the ■ modern styles in women’s 'clothes were rl di CUfiOUS.” “But you’ve changed your opinion?” “Yes. I’ve just beehJJboking over some photographs of fashion queens taken fifty years ago.”

Concession.

“Does your husband use tobacco?” “Sometimes.” replied Mrs. C. Vete “'when Lwant to clear the plants of In sects. I let him smoke in the Conserva torv.” ’ i ■ Z

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN. RENSSELAER. IND.

AGGRESSIVE MANAGER FOR CHICAGO CUBS

FRED MITCHELL, KEEN STUDENT OF BASEBALL.

Fred Mitchell, former Yankee catcher and assisUnt to Ma migerGeorge Stallings of the Boston.club, will manage the Chicago Cubs next season. The deal was put over after a brief conference between Charles Weeghman and Percy Haughton, respective presidents of the Chicago and Boston National league club.. In exchange for Outfielder Joe Kelly and a cash consideration, said to be $5 000, Weeghjnan has secured the only available field leader capable of making a real ball club out of what there is -of Chicago’s team. Almost, unknown to the general run of baseball fans, Mitchell has long been recognized in baseball’s inner circles' as one of the keenest students of the pastime in the game today. • Mitchell is one of the most aggressive men in the game, a fighter for every little point that might be turned to advantage of his club.

PATSY DRISCOLL IS CAPTAIN

Star Halfback of Northwestern Eleven Chosen as Leader—Good Thing, Says Murphy. Pattie Driscoll, star halfback of the Northwestern eleven, was re-elected captain of the Northwestern eleven for

Patsy Driscoll.

1917. “The re-election of Driscoll-was, a very fitting thing,” says Coach-tFped Murphy. “Pattie hs a very capable back and a remarkable leader.”

PARTICIPATE IN PENN GAMES

Princeton and Harvard Will Send Re lay Teams and Track Stare to Pennsylvania Meet.

Both Harvard and Princeton Mil probably send relay teams and track l stars to the Pennsylvania relay games on Franklin field next April. A report that the two universities were arranging a dual track meet for that date is denied by both. Manager Clark of the Harvard track team said the other day: “I wish to deny the rumor that Harvard will -meet Princeton In a-dual meet the last Saturtlay in April and withdraw from the Fenn relays. Harvard will not nteet Princeton in such games and will probably attend the relays.” From Princeton comes word that the Tigers ahcl Cflnison llave not agreed to 'meet on jthe track in April, although such a' repoxf has betin heard abbiit the university.

GOLF IS NOT AN AMUSEMENT

According to Decision of Judge Baldwin of Chicago, It Is a “Beneficial Recreation." Golf, according to a decision by Judge Jesse A. Baldwin in the circuit court, at Chicago recently, is a “beneficial recreation rather than an aniusement.” The decision frees Mary A. Condon, as executrix of the eSthte of John Sondon, owner of the old Harr letn race track, from paying an annual amusement license fee of $750 a year for the public golf llpks which now adorns the former racing park.

SPORTING WORLD

If soccer is a sport they ought to serve tea in the trapches? — - » ♦ ♦ The eight-hour day does not refer to ball players except in St. Louis. -♦ » » A professional athlete is one who collects whenever he can catch the promoter. * * *» ■ Baltimore is the largest minor league city, but you never hear any Baltimorean boasting of it. ♦ ♦ ♦ The Pittsburgh club is after Jack Smith, the Cardinal youngster who played well last season. . . .t,———— Mike Gibbons is said to scoff at money. Most of us do if the money belongs to someone else. * * ' A football hero who gets through a season without at least one broken bone must feel deeply mortified. ♦ * *

John McGraw says the deal whereby r It? acquired Buck Herzog he. considers i the most important in his career. * » * In order to be up-to-date these days you should announce your retirement. Look at Bill Carrigan, for instance. • ♦ • A man’s head is just as safe in a hockey game as it is when protruding above a trench “somewhere in France.” ... , j ■' *; * •—. Baseball is a game that is sometimes played bn baseball fields. But most of the time it’s played around a hot stove. * • • St. Louis will probably hold the 1917 junior and senior Amateur Athletic union track and field championships next summer. ♦ ♦ ♦ if the trade of .lim Scott for Ray Chapman is made, the White; Sox chances of landing the flag will be considerably improved. • ». ♦ They refer to sport scribes as harte boiled eggs- but- the new handle doesn’t fit very well with eggs at 83 and 90 cents a dozen. An individual tenpin tourney will be conducted among alleys In Richmond. Baltimore. Portsmouth, Hagerstown. Washington and Norfolk. . An Englishman Says golf ebsts a great deal more In than in England, but a lot oWsare not going to move to England right’away. Chicago university will include compulsory football practice in connection with required gymnasium work for members of tbe i ♦ ♦ • Michigan university boasts two soccer teams made up of South African students, who played thelgame iq their own country and prefer it to Rugby; One of the bravest , guys in "the world is the fejjow who will enter a marathon race In athletic attire at this time of year. He s either brave or a shellback. r: *

CALLED POLO MOUNTS

New Nomenclature Adopted by National Horse Show. ■ a Association Raised Height Limit to Conform With Requirements of Army—Problem of Supply Is Thereby Simplified. “Polo mounts,” not “polo ponies” as of old, was the caption over the competitions that most interested followers df the galloping game in the prize lists for the thirty-first national horse recently held at Madison Square Garden. It was at the prompting of William Hazard, secretary and treasurer of the Polo association arid president of the Rockaway Hunting club, that the new nomenclature has been adopted by the National Horse Show association committee. He requested that the term “polo mounts” be substituted for “polo ponies” In the prize list and catalogue hereafter. There are two classes for polo mounts, respectively, for light and heavyweight mounts. In each the judging will be for manners, handiness and conformation, and the owner or a polo club member must be in the saddle. At the annual meeting of 1914 the Polo association voted to raise the height limit, mainly to conform with the requirements of the army and thereby simplify the problem of a government supply of mounts for army players. The new rule was: “Mounts—The height of mounts shall not exceed 15.1 hands.” Subsequently, a letter of explanation was sent broadcast to the editors and authorities j>f the newspapers by R. F. Herbert, suggesting the word mounts be used hereafter instead" of ponies. The increase in height, besides making it easier to obtain lightweight army remount's availiible for polo, ended the many confusions due to the use of mounts that were palpably beyond the old 14.2hand limit. v

PINNACLE OF GOLFING FAME

Chick Evans of Chicago Performs Unusual Feat of Winning Open and Amateur Titles. e - ■ Accomplishing that whleh no other golfer in the world has done —winning an open and amateur national championship in the same year—Chick Evans of Chicago, has reached the pinnacle of golfing fame. His performance at Philadelphia, where Saturday he defeated Champion Gardner for the - amateur title, was even more meritorious than his golfing at Minneapolis, where he won in a field composed of the best amateurs and professionals in the country. This must be obvious to anyone who has ever participated in tournament play, for the mental strain in one tournament usually is severe enough to throw a man off of his game in a sub-

Chick Evans.

sequent tournament —especially one in which the stake was so high as it was for Mr. Evans at Philadelphia. Strange as it may seem to those who only casually - follow golf, Mr. Evans heretofore had never won either the amateur or open championship. He has been in the front rank of American golfers so long that nearly every layman had a xague faotion he at one time or another had wonsone or the other of the titles. Mr. Evans was the Western champion,, jbKlfia. .Kinping it in 1900 and 1910. In 1914 Mr. Evans was defeated by one stroke for the open championship of the United States. Walter Hagen won the title from him by shooting 290 to Mr. Evans’ 291. Mr. Evans traveled abroad a couple of vears ago and won the F rench cham tionshln. after having finished weh jp in the piny in Gfpat Britain

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Ten Billion Tons of Coal.

The Nenana coal field, Alaska, will be tributary to the government railroad aow Under construction from Seward to Fairbapks. Though the coal of this field js_ lignite and hence of low grade, yet it has great value as a source of fuel and power for Fairbanks and other Yukon placer camps. The field is about sixty miles south of Fairbanks. It is estimated by the United States geological survey, department of the interior, that the Nenana field contains some ten billion tons of lignite. The Nenana coal field lies In what is known as the Bonnifleld region, which also contains some gold placers that have been mined in a small way for the last ten years..

IF YOUR CHILD IS CROSS, FEVERISH, CONSTIPATED Lock Mother! If tongue Is coated, cleanse little bowels with “California Syrup of Figs." Mothers can rest easy after giving "California Syrui> of Figs,” because in a few hours all the clogged-up waste, sour bile and fermenting food gently moves out of the bowels.and you haT6 a well, playful child again. Sick children needn’t be coaxed to take this harmless “fruit laxative.” Millions of mothers keep It handy becausethey know Its action on the stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of “California Syrup of Figs,” which contains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups.—Adv.

RECORD OF SEVEN[?] YEARS

Smithsonian Institution Has Been Active in Good Work for the Past Seven Decades. Today, after 70 years, the operations of the Smithsonian institution are international In scope and governmental in affiliations.. The institution is now administering several government-sup-ported bureaus, some of which had their origin in the Institution’s early activities. Among those governmental branches are: The United States National museum, including the National Gallery of Art, the official depository of all national collections; the bureau of American ethnology, - which conducts and records studies of American aboriglniesjthe Astrophysical observatory, which Investigates the physical properties of the sun; the National Zoological park; the International Exchange service, the official medium for the exchange of publications with foreign governments, and the Regional Bureau for the United States of the International Catalogue of Scientific literature, which prepares and publishes afi annual classified index of all the scientific publications of the world.

. - _ Serinua. ' “She’s only flirting with him.” “It’s more sertojis thnn that. I saw her looking up his rating.” Siam has resumed the cultivation of cotton once a leading Industry in that New York city has eight pension funds.

Instead of Worrying about the high cost of living, just buy a package of Grape-Nuts —still sold at the same , fair price. Enjoy a morning dish of this delicious food, and smile over the fact r that you’ve had a good breakfast and r Saved Money ■ " l ’ . • Isn’t that a fair 1 start * for any day?