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About Morning enterprise. (Oregon City, Or.) 1911-1933 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1912)
MORNING ENTERPRISE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1912. kn J The Masquers Thoughts Are Our Own . Story Showing That Our Inmost By CLARISSA MACK IE Miss Vardemond dismissed ber maid and leaned back in uer chair with a weary little sigh. She had superin tended the packing of her trunks and had inspected with ' languid interest the lustrous white bridal gown, with Its dainty accessories. There was one hour before dinner. After dinner would come Stephen. She must do it at once. She went to a writing desk and from some secret hiding place brought forth a carved sandalwood box. She turned a golden key in the lock, and odors of sandalwood and rose leaves perfumed the air like incense rising from an invisible altar. She took out a bundle of letters and a man's picture. Ontying the package. Bhe placed the envelopes face upward In a long row on the rug. There were thirty in all. Thirty days of perfect bliss in one's life. That was not so very much, she thought rebelliously. But then each day bad beeD full of an unutterable Joy that had been rounded to an idyllic close by the receipt of a letter. She pressed a white finger on the first mis sive. It was merely . an invitation to ride in the park. Th last letter was a passionate avowal, ending in black night for her. She stretched out her arms and mur mured wistfully. "All within this little space!" Then she made a motion as If to gather and toss them into the fire, but hesitated. "Once more." she breathed to herself, "only once more." She did not open the letters. One by one in the order of their dates she picked up the missives and read them with her mind's eye. Graphically she lived each day. and at the close of the "ONOE MORE," SHE BREATHED TO HEB I SELF. "ONLY ONOE MORE." day she tossed a letter into the fire's heart and watched while the passionate flames consumed it As she read her face changed from the first faint flush of newly kindled love to deeper recognition of love's meaning tenderness, perfect joy, and then, with the last letter, awakening and despair. I When the last one had expired and Its blackened specter had flown up the chimney, hot -tears fell on the picture in her lap. She looked on it once as one looks on the face of the beloved dead and laid it on the pyre. Ere it was consumed in the licking flames she placed the sandalwood box above It and watched the ascending smoke and crumbling embers through blurred vision. When the fire glowed clear and bright again her tears ceased to flow. 1 For a long time she gazed into the nery coals wherein her tokens of har piness had been consumed and likened it to the ordeal through which she hnd .passed. After it wa3 all over, the brief, feverish term of joy which bad been allotted to her. she had with drawn into the grateful shadow of Stephen Wade's friendship. Friend ship which had ripened into a love in which she played tile passive part of recipient, for she had no love to give only calm affection but it was affec tion thjlt K'nnM h hiefrinf na Ufa it. self and perhaps would be more sat isfactory thau transitory love! Stephen did not know this. He was not aware that the offer of his shelter ing love afforded a grateful refuge to her bruised heart. He believed in her love for him. He believed her to be too high minded and steadfast to come to him with anythinsr less than love ' Yet she had done it and he would never know. It would be her life's purpose that the noble hearted man sIih had promised to marry should never learn that in return for his deep love she brought him sincere affection and nothing else. : With a quick, graceful movement she arose to her full height and shook .back the copper glory of her hair. It Lwaa as If she had slipped off wine Franklin's Kite Experiment. Commenting on Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, which proved that lightning and electricity are the same a scientist says: "It was one of the most brilliant examples of ludk yet recorded. To attempt the extraction of lightning flashes from a lowering sky was almost suicidal. Even at this late day timid persons occasionally fly to feather beds, sit on glass Legged chairs or find refuge in rubber boots during thunderstorms. A repetitllon of Franklin's experiment cost his Immedi ate Imitator his life." burden that had lain heavy on her Deautirui shoulders. .ow I can begin anew," she said triumphantly. "I believe it is customary." solilo quized Wade, with a bitter smile, as he drew a letter case from his pocket. Then he stared into the lire absentlv. A half hour passed, during which he sat utterly motionless, the fine profile of his face cut like a cameo against the dark velvet of his chair. .- With a sudden start he slowly open ed the letter case. From an inner com partment he took a small parcel wran- ped in tissue paper and unrolled it in his broad palm. He looked down upon an absurdly small fan with rich Ince and delicate pearl sticks crushed aud broken. His own baud had wrought the injury. Ah, the pain again! He had not thought it possible, for had not his very soul died that nichtV Yet there was the pain, the terrible crashing agony. Could men suffer like that and live on? Aye, man had done it and would. He drew a sharp breath. The Dain dead ened into apathy, and the broken fan supped from his fingers to the floor. He saw a full southern moon shift ing light through honevsuckles and roses while he watched with nassionnti-' ardor the shadows flickering across a beautifully dark face with soft black eyes and rose leaf lips. There was the rise and fall of her low toned con tralto as they talked, to the sound of whose music he could listen forever. He saw a warm southern sun shed ding light on long delightful days when life was fntoxieatinsrlv blissful days wherein care nor aDnrehension nor any doubt found place, days when his upright honorable, clean soul re Joiced in the love of a woman, in the glory of perfect womanhood that was without a flaw. Poets and historians were base revilers to the contrary; he. Stephen Wade, knew. He saw a moonlit night heavily scented with jasmine, when his verv heart ached with the Derfect 1ov of living when, in the pale shadows of arching palm alleys, his perfect Joy turned to agony, his stronir fcnnri clinched about the fragile toy of lace ana pearl, had crushed it as his hmws were crushed under the flaying scorn or Ber voice, under the indifferent mockery of her softlv lumi nous pvaa Bewildered with nam. he had turned away with ashen face. Hp had Wfl IK ed miles through the brilliant night, every star hanging like a lamp in the sny, while the clinging perfume of the Jasmine flowers that rioted the wayside hedges overpowered his senses and numbed his agony for the time. When the first pink flush of dawn had spread into the pale morning sky he had stopped beside a fern edged pool. Hot eyed and weary, he lifted ue nana ana looted at the fan. at first stupidly, then with growing ap prenension and then realizntinn vta shuddered now as he thought of the nours. days, months, years, that had followed. Then had come his meeting with uonstance Vardemond. his warm n. miration for her beauty and her sweet sound disposition. They had become the best of friends. They understood eacn other perfectly, but he had never areamed of marriage. He did not want to marry any one now. But some one had whispered a word, or it mnreri.il ized in the air. for it had nevtr mnir from his modest inner consciousness that Constance cared. fctepnen Wade did not hesitate. He held out his hand and his his life, and she took them gracefully. us one wno thankfully receives a great uoon, ana between them had come a perfect peace and understanding To Stephen, Constance Vardemond represented the -highest type of wo- mannood that he believed conli oiot Beyond that his nature, which iiad been hammered into a cool, calm ness of temperament- did not Innniro lo morrow they would be marrited with J, VvmV iiuu unniant pageantry that was a part of such occasions in their circle. This was the lasit night ne could open the book of the past A deep toned clock chimed the hnnr He passed a hand wearily over his eyes. "Of course it is near dinner time," he muttered. "And nftr Hin ner there . is Constance it I believe this is customary!" He laughed harshly and picked up the fan. The simple action seemed to give vent to some inward storm of passion, for suddenly he tore the sticks into fragments and tossed them into the fire. Then with a fierce cry he leaned forward and snatched a small bit from the glowinsr mass. Wit h sear ed fingers he clutched the smoky tatter or lace and splinter of pearl and press ed it to his lips passionately. Then he flung it back into the fire. With compressed lins and smllen miserable eyes he watched the licking flames devour his little all the only thing he had cared for In the world There was a last burst of .devouring flame and then, when not one atom or his fetich remained, he sprang to his feet and faced the large photograph of Constance Vardemond that stood on the table behind him. He looked at it with a grave stead fastness in eyes from which all pas sion had fled and where nothing bnt a great peace remained. Constance should never know- that the love he was bringing to her was a make believe, a sham. The love she had chosen to honor him with should receive its full quota of deep, earnest affection, and he would make it the purpose of his life that the woman who loved him should never guess that he had none to give in return. "It is good to begin life anew." he smiled confidently. There was a sof tap at the door. "Dinner is served. .Mr. Stephen." CORRESPONDENCE MARQUAM. The sunner eriven hv the" Ladies' Aid in the M. E. hall last week was a success finanacially as well as social ly. The Marquam Marine Band fur nished the music. . Guy C. Larkins and wife, of Stafford, Wfrp hpro rnllin(y nn roloti-irpQ on1 last Sunday, where he is teaching scnooi. Wp rpprpf tptv Tnnph tn Inso niir present telephone operators Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hihhard and wife thov take charge of the Molalla Telephone omce me nrsi or tne year. KELSO. Schnrd closed last, week while, nnr teachers, Mr. Purcell and Miss Lam- ereaux attended the Clackamas Coun ty Teachers' Institute, giving the chil dren a whole week for Thanksgiving. The children of our school filled two boxes of Thanksgiving contribu' tions which were sent to the Child ren's Home in Portland. Steps will be taken soon to get the use of the schoolhouse for social and educational nurooses. The school- house should be the educational cen ter, not enly for the children but for all th rjonnlo nf tho rfimmnnHv OTirl there is no valid reason why it should not be used especially as there is no other building in the district where the people may meet. The mill formerly owned by Ander son and Hoist at. Sandy THriVp will soon start running. The parties who bought the mill also bought Hoist's and Anderson's timber. Otis Richev has nnrchnsed twpntv acres of land from Mr. Hansen on I Sandy Ridge. A. Dixon's little hnv received a nit on his head from an axe in the hands of his little brother. Dr. Barendrlck sewed ur the wound which proved to be very serious. H. Francis is surface-clearing on ac re of land for Robert Jonsrud. The Misses Stella and Clara Jons rud and Miss Vida Rrewer nf Port land snent Thankseiviner with thn for. mer's parents, Gilbert Jonsrud's. Max Kligel has commenced work on his new barn. Mr. Gunderson. who recentlv had his knee badly cut by falling on an ax is in a serious condition. Compli cations set m and he is not expected to survive. Charley Danielson is contemr1atin! buying a donkey engine to use in clearing sixty acres of logged off land. He cleared one acre last spring and put in wheat which yielded seventy bushels. Mrs. Carrie Skan and Mrs T.pwIr Eri, of Portland visited relatives here last ween. L,ewis Eri has gone to Southern Oreeon for the heneflt nf his health. j W, S?lk MM2- DRESSES i fsSssgj. -f'k WRmbaamr 15 to choose from H xL ' . . .. ViJ H .... ' Petticoats Every color in 3000 lot $1.95 WAISTS 98c to ;2o.oo $15.00 Dresses to choose from at 'HALF PRICE ' Serees Ratine, Fancy Cloths, Party Dresses, Dancing Frock in Chiffons Nets Evening and dinner Gowns, Opera Coats, samples and mocU els of the world's best makes at a saving of half. Worrell' .00 Dresses $4.00 ).00 Dresses 12.50 Dresses $5.00 515.00 Dresses $6.25 $7.50 Tailored Sample Suits bought for 43c on the dollar, a collection that is wonderful in magnitude. No two alike and none like them m other stores. $20.00 Dresses $ 1 0.00 Up to $300.00 at a Saving of Haf Silk Petticoats unprecedented in quality, style and price. Values to $5.00 $2.98 K p yiti.tJ $25.00 Sample Suits $ 1 3.98 $30.00 Sample Suits $14.75 $35.00 Sample Suits $lK85 $40.00 Sample Suits $24.75 $1.98 Values to $4.00 Values to $3.50 $1.49 Waists in every good style for WORRELL'S Amas giving ysc to $20.00 Umbrellas Furs! Furs! 98c to $10.00 $1.98 to $300.00 Until you can't rest. Just think 2000 coats No two alike. Velvets, plushes, boude,cros cule astnchan, Johnnies and full lengths in belted and fancy designs. The largest col lection of styles on the Coast. EAGLE CREEK. School has reopened after a week's vacation. H. S. Gibson made a business visit to Portland last week. W. F. Douglass, with the hel n nf three men, dug and put in the barn G60 sacks Of potatoes last week and he has several hundred sacks yet to dig. . Mr. and Mrs. Tracy niestpr and Miss Oruha Clester werft tn' Mnlalia last Wednesday and were the guests of Mr. Clester's parents for the re mainder of the week. ' Mr. and Mrs. TTdell entertainprt Mr and Mrs. R. B. Gibson at dinner Thanksgiving.' . Mr. and Mrs. Guv Woorlle and Mrs. Ray Woodle spent Thanks giving with Mr. and,1Mrs. J. P. Woodle or uistacaaa. Mrs. Viola Douglass. Mrs Tann Douglass and Carl Douglass spent the week-end with relatives in their neighborhood. H. G. Huntington traded a h to H. S. Gibson for a new hack har ness last Monday. Walter Douglass made a return t rin. to Portland Monday . Jim Bell, of Sandy Ridge, was over 1 4 amme loaics an AMERICAN CLOTHIERS FOR WOMEN 6th and Alder, Opposite Oregonian Portland, Oregon H nr-'trfflr- mum m m m-m this way Saturday DOVER. Elma DeShazer is quite ill. -George (Vanatta went to Portland last week'to take a position with Capt. Exon. Miss Eleanor Bews entertained her young friend Friday evening. Miss Alice Wheeler returned to her school work this week. Alice Berghouse is visiting friends in Dover. . Mrs. H. H. Udell is on the sick list this week. Mr. Seward had to kill one of his horses last week. The animal break ing one of its legs. K. . C. Vanatta spent Thanksgiving in Portland. M. M. Reid was home for the Thanksgiving holidays. Mr. and Mrs. DeShazer entertained I the TJdegrave family to dinner Sun I day. , I Birch Roberts returned from Hood 1 River Thanksgiving. He packed fif i ten thousand boxes of apples while 1 he was gone. j Supervisor Keith with a crew of I men finished laying the plank on the ' Sandy Road Friday. Dover's high school pupils all left ior Eistacaaa Sunday, moving. ELWOOD. His Wig In His Pocket. Benjamin Franklin once wore his wig in his pocket at the court of. Ver sailles.. When he was about to present himself at the court for the first time he was informed that a wig was essen tial. Franklin's head was so large that no ordinary wig would begin to fit It However, one was found sufficiently large to pass him through the ante chambers, after which he was permit ted to remove the ridiculous conven tional appendage and place it tn bis ample pocket. After 15 years of faithful duty in being post masters of Elwood Mr. Henderson's have tendered their res ignation. We feel assured we have lost honest and diligent workers yet we are grateful for the past favors. Mrs. Alvaretta Martin and daughter Dessie, of Oregon City, visited rela tives here last week. Rev. A. S. Henders and wife visited their parents a few days last week, re turning Friday to Cornelius where they reside. A sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed by relatives at Mr. and Mrs. Henderson's last Thursday, Twelve being present. The Elwood school reopened after a week's vacation. Miss Lillian Fred olph, the teacher, returned from In stitute filled with vim and courage of the wide awake teacher, s - Mr. Frank Bittner run a saw tooth in his knee. Dr. Adts of Estacada, dressed the wound. Prof. James of Estacada, visited the Elwood school Monday. BARLOW. Many are on the sick list this week. Jas Erickson is ill of a cold and fever. Mrs. W. W. Jesse has gone to Spo kane, on account of her ill health. Mr. Jesse accompanied her. Mrs. Will Bauer is in the hospital in Oregon City. Mrs. Churchill is very ill and is in the care of Drs. Dedman and Mason. Mrs. Wurfel is ill. Mrs. Andrus is laid up with a lame hip. A wagon load of young people at tended the dance at Aurora Wednes day evening and report a good time. Mrs. Churchill's father and mother are with her during her illnes. Mr. Kebaugh is breaking his new 'colt. W. S. Tull and wife were in Oregon City visiting this week. U. S. Armtrong has rented the Tied eman ranch and is moving onto it. 5 his Your Automobile ? Its a 5 passenger car with full equipment, including a clock and self starter. It's one you would be proud to own, and we are going to GIVE it tosomebody on May 1st. This is the plan: Votes will be given with every purchase 1 vote for each lc purchase and thejperson who has the most votes on May 1st will get this Auto mobile free of any charge. Its a prize worth working for shall we enter your name and give you 2000 votes for a starter? Just ask for the Contest Manager at Huntley's. See the Car in our window. iB!GJJYTOCembracing hundreds and hunfireds of desir ale gifts there is something for every taste and every pocket book, so now is the best time to make a start when your friends will be spending their Christmas money. Votes are transferable before they are voted not after. So if you decide not to enter you'can give your votes to some friend who is contesting. How to Become a Candidate Fill out coupon below and m ail or bring to Huntley Bros. Co. store, and you will be assigned ,a number, and given 2000 free votes for a flying start. I hereby enter the $1800 Auto Contest. " Please assign me a number and credit me with 2000 Free Votes. (Signed) I hereby nominate ...... 7. ... as a candidate in the $1800 Auto Contest. (Signed) ruls of contest ONE. No names of contestants will be known, each entrant having a number. TWO. Each contestant receives 2000 free votes as a starter. THREE. Votes will be counted each Wednesday and recorded. FOUR. Different colored votes will be used each month and all votes of a certain color must be deposited during the month issued. FIVE. All votes are transferable only before being, cast in ballot box. SIX. All votes must be cast at ballot box In Huntley Bros. Co. Store, or mailed to the Contes Manager. SEVEN. Any individual, church, lodge, school, or other organ ization in the county is eligible to enter the contest. EIGHT. Contestants will not be permitted to solicit votes In side our stores or in front of them. NINE. The contestant having the most votes to his credit at 9 P. M. May 1st, 1913, will be declared the winner. TEN. The decision of the Contest Manager is final in every question which may arise during the contest. The Retail Store HUNTLEY BROTHERS CO. Quality Druggists The folio wing business houses are participating in this contest and will give votes with all purchases: J. LEVITT V. HARRIS STAR THEATER OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE The Up To Date Glothier. . Quality Grocer. Pictures and Vaudeville. The Paper with the News.