Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 209, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 January 1924 — Page 8
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Some time aso Mr. veonre asked br an interviewerr "What is your t avorite amusement: The novelist re-^ plied: "loafing about a great city between midnight and dawn. His reason he gave as follow: "At night it is the, unexpected happens The few people about you would be in bed. were it not for some unusual cause: love, purpose of crime agony of apprehension, or bla-k poverty. Lonely under the stars, thes? people seek company: they willingly oufide in you; and even enlist you in their schemes.’’ Thus Mr. W. L.
IN A LEGATEE’S SHOES
-1 m STOPPED in a dark street, the name of which I did not know, as in the distance I heard a clock strke. It was a single stroke coming from a church near by. Consulting my watch, I found that it was haif-past. two. I hesitated, for the night was unpleasant; It was rather cold, and a powdery rain fell steadily, making the pavements shine under the street lamps. On such a night as this. I reflected, I was hard ly likely to encounter one of those wanderers from whom adventure could be drawn. Those who had money would have found some asylum. whle the poor slunk in arches where I would not find them. Somewhat reluctant to lose the value of my long vigil, I turned toward the in rth, where lay my home. The
AN ELDERLY MAX IN EVENING CLOTHES CAME TOWARD ME
silence was almost absolute; sometimes, in the distance, an automobile 1 assed. At times a faint rumble was thrown up by a train from the station near by. But not a human being was about. Only for a while did a neglected cat, her fur sodden, follow me, whlnntng piteously for company. My route took me through comPortable streets, where the houses exhibited charming curtains, and where shrubs protected modest respectability from the instrusion of my eyes. There was nothing for those eyes to see, however, so wearily I turned Into Viking Square, reflecting that with luck I might discover a taxi at the other end. Viking Square is a large and comfortable district of Its own, centered round a neglected garden, where grow a few trees. In the middle is a tennis lawn, used by the younger members of the Viking Square community. Tonight file asphalt of the court shone wet .and miserably about ASPIRIN Say “Bayer”-Genuine! Genuine “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin have been proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians over twentythree years for Colds and grippe misery. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost only few cents at any drugstore. Each package contains proven directions for Colds and tells, how to prepare an Aspirin gargle for sore throat and tonallitis.—Advertisement. £ i * | Ends Stubborn Coughs 2 | in a Hurry J [ * 4 * J Vor r*al effectlTene**. this old < * T hia-ins<l remedy bat no qul. * T Easitv and cheaply prepared. < J Ton’ll never kfiow how quickly a bad ,-ougb can be conquered, until you try this famous old home-made remedy. Anyone who has coughed all dav and all night, will say that the immediate relief given is almost like magic. It is very easily prepared, and there is nothing better for coughe. Into a pint bottle, put 2Va ounces of Pinex; then add plain granulated sugar syrup to make a full pint. Or you can use clarified molasses, tihney, or corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup. Kltlier way, the full pint saves about two-thirds of the money usually spent for cough preparations, and gives you a more positive, effective remedy. It keeps perfectly, and tastes pleasant—children like it. You can feel this take hold 'nstantly, soothing and healing the membranes in all the air passages. It promptly loosens i dry. tight cough, and soon you will notice the phlegm thin out and disap pear A day’s use will usually break tp an ordinary throat or chest cold, -ind it is also splendid for hronehitis. spasmodic croup and hoarseness. Pinex is a most vaiuaole coneenlrnttd - omp >nttu of genuine > rwey p:ne ex ract. the most r liabl. remedy for throat and chest • ailments. To avoid disappointment, ask your druggist for “2*<> ounces of Pinex" with directions and don't accept anything else. Guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction or njoney refunded. The Pinex Cos., Ft. Wayne, lad.—Advertisement.
George hag wandered hundreds of eights In London. Paris. Barcelona. New York, Chicago, etc. He lias participated in several exciting adventures, which he relates here, altering the names and details for the sake of his strange companions of the night. Three of ttiese adventures actually happened to Mr. George; three are slightly amended* They make up the picture of darkness and passion which stands behind the face of every great city, and represents a hidden world into the daring can penetrate.
' fell the drips from the tall frontages | of. the houses. All these were alike, i five stories, and varying in color be- ! tween the jet blackness of age and new white paint. The square had an air of wealth, for at no window hung the disgrace of a Nottingham curtain; here and there, large boxes of pink geraniums and marguerites suggested comfort within. As I went up the square, I thought that for a moment I discerned a figure on the steps of a house: then I lost sight of it and it was only as I drew close that I observed it again. The light from the street lamp touched a white apron. It was a maid, standing on the steps, and looking away toward the northern end of the square. There she stood, and my old habit of interest led me to stop close up against a gas lamp, combin-
ing my body with its outline, so that 1 might not be observed. I could see her more clearly now. She was that most symbolic figure in an English household: a i expectable, elderly parlormaid. At least, the light touched her hair and showed it gray, while hr well-staiehed apron stood out in stiff folds. What was she doing? The idea of so respectable a servant standing '.n the drizzle upon the steps of a house at this hour was preposterous. Evidently she was waiting for somebody. Love? Surely her years and her appearance made that unlikely. So I thought, though I well knew that old age, strange circumstances, and peril, never stand in the way of passions. Still she was watching. I wondered for a moment whether she was the accomplice of thieves, and had grown impatient; but then she would not commit the folly of standing in the full light. I have learned this much in nocturnal adventure, that ten seconds of conversation is better than an hour of observation. So I carefully released myself from the lamp and. treading loudly to draw her attention, went up the square. As soon as she heard my footsteps, the maid turned toward me. Her attitude, stooping a little forward, was tense. No doubt she was short-sighted, and took me for the. person for whom she was waiting. As I came closer, she seemed to hesitate, took a step toward the house, then came back. I was quite close now; I marked her pleasant, thin old face, and the extreme neatness of her clothing. I was determined to know what she was doing here, and prepared to stop, intending to ask her my way. But as I stopped, and before I could speak, she jumped down the steps, and came to me, an air of piteous appeal in her eyes; her hands rising, she cried: “Oh, Mr. Charlie, you've come at last.” Automatically I replied: “Sorry I’ve been delayed.” But as I spoke I knew that she was not mistaking me for another person. I could see the He in her eyes, the deprecating smile upon her lips. She knew that I was not Charlie; her intention to entangle me manifested itself at once in hurried speech, “Oh. Mr. Charlie, she's so very bad, and she’s- been asking for you all night. Please come up now. You won't have to stay very long. Oh. Mr. Charlie, it’s so awful to see her so ill. She’s been such a good mistress to me all these years." While she spoke. I analyzed the situation. Evidently I was to be asked into the house. Evidently I was to be made to believe that I was the missing Charlie. Something strange and sensational must hide behind this, for people do not lay traps for casual S strangers in Viking Square. In the | slums, yes: in the gilded center of I the town, yes; but not in the midst of respectability. Besides, I was not wearing evening clothes, and no doubt, ' after two hours in the wet, I did not look like a good prospect for robbers. The front door was open. The blackness of the hall drew me Irresistibly. I must know what there was behind. So, playing my part. I said; “All : right. Don’t get excited. But then you always were excitable, weren’t I vou?” T went up the steps and folowed the maid into the hall. II The front door closed behind me* mysteriously. Almost at once, the maid touched a switch which filled with radiance a large and wealthy 1 apartment. The well-drilled servant took my mackintosh from my shoul : ders and as I. with intentional slowness. withdrew myself from Its folds, j I was able to observe with surprise the I iuxury of my surroundings; The walls i were covered with tapestry panels let nto white'And gold frames. The h ill was bare, containing only a table an two chairs, but these three were a. most priceless Chinese Chippendale pieces, museum pieces, the backs cui out in fantastic scrollings, ribbons am. wheels. And my feet perceived the
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contact of a Persian rug of Incredibly fine make and age. Those four articles represented a small fortune. “Will you wait a moment. Mr. Charlie?” said the maid. She tapped at the door of the dining room, went
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in. The apartment was lit up. At once an elderly man In evening clothe came toward me: “Oh, Charlie,” he cried. “Thank heavens you’ve com. at last!” I did not reply for a moment. 1
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aw that the maid was going upstairs. ' watched my man carefully. T suppose you got my wire?” he vent on vaguely. He looked nervous. “Oh, yes,” I said. I had had time i survey him. He was tall, thin, peraim 60. Good-breeding appeared in 11 his features, and in his hands, also n the negligent fit of his dinner jacket. “Wei! then.” he said, "we’d bettei .;o upstairs. You aunt’s awfully 111. I’m afraid she won’t last till morning, and she wants to see you awfully badly.” Eor a moment I was tempted to go on with this mad comedy, but I prefer, when I can, to be accomplice rather than dupe. So I said: “Look here, sir. you know I’m not Charlie.” “Not Charlie!” l>e cried. “What do you mean?” But i caught in his eyes uncertainly, on his lips the deprecation which I had perceived in the maid. "Don’t be absurd,” I said, but in an amiable tone. “I know quite well that I’m not Charlie, and so do you, and you know I know. But I don’t mind . . . going further with this if you like.” His eyes seemed to measure me: "I don’t see how I can.” he replied. (Continued In Our Next Issue) The high water mark of Canadian immigration was reached ten years ago, when the total was 400,000. In the principal countries which ook part in the Word Wir there are 7.120,000 disabled men In receipt of pensions.
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The Jay County Farm bureau has purchased a motion picture machine for farm bureau work. Films of an educational nature will be used. Jay is the second county in the State to take such steps. Funeral services were held at Rushville Sunday for Ira L. Kaster, 42. His death was the result of a case of measles. Anew organization to be known as the Civic Music Association will be formed at Marion this week. Its purpose is to bring world renowned artists to the city. The last livery stable in Newcastle is being torn down to make way for a garage. There wasn’t any business for the stable which was built nearly sixty years ago. Elwood police have on their hands a oilopidated flivw and a cargo of chickens no one claims. Occupants of the car escaped when they offered their wares for sale at a local store and police were called, It being believed the fowls were stolen. The cornerstone for the new Electrical engineering building at Purdue will be laid Wednesday. Officers of various Indiana public utilities, at Eafayette in annual conference, will take part. Curfew will not ring tonight or any other night in Bluffton. City
OUT OUR WAY—By WILLIAMS
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fathers defeated a proposed ordinance ro bring the curfew back saying it wasn’t being done in this age of flappers. 'mprovement in production of coal at Clinton is noted. Average -output of mines for the past few days lias been about 225 cars, compared with the low point of 140 recently. Anew United Brethren Church at Daleville will be dedicated Jan. 20. v Retail prices of milk in Ft. Wayne was increased from seven to eight cents a pint Sunday. The raise is said to be due to higher prices distribu-
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tors h’-e paying the I>airy Marketing Association, a farmers organization. A bespectacled tilling station bandit is giving South Bend police a lot of trouble. In each case the hold-up man appears at the station, robs the attendant and escapes in a stolen auto. The car is always found abandoned after the robber escapes. The Rev. Gerald Chaffee has re signed as pastor of the Elkin Methodist Church and to become paste* of a similar church at WawalflP* A general vaccination has been Ordered in the schools and factories of Mtineie to check an epidemic of smallpox. the worst the city has known for years. None • f the cases have proved fatal.
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