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A Story of Married Life
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
By Adele Garrison
CHAD. H. FISHES.
PreaMeM.
1. B. IRBLTOIV,
Office. S61-SC1 Willamette Street. Eugene. Oregon.
Eastern Representative, Robert K. Ward, 5 South Wabaeh Avenus, Chicago, III.,
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THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 21, 1917.
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CONTROL FOOD PRICES
r J LTHOUGH we may not question the 'loyalty of Senators
I Gore, Reed and Smith, who , are so bitterly opposing the
passage of a measure giving the president and Herbert Hoover power
to control the prices of foodstuffs and prevent speculation, there is
room to doubt the wisdom Of their action and their motives are sub
ject to some criticism. -
The United States is facing the problem of feeding the world
and at the sanie time working no hardship on the people of our own
country. That there are thousands of unprincipled men and cor
porations ready to take advantage of a situation has already been
proved.; They simply fatten on the misfortunes of others. To pro
tect the nation there must , be something done that will make it im
possible for the speculator to make more than a legitimate profit.
There is no desire on the part of the administration to prevent
the producer from reaping the rewards of his labors. The farmer is
entitled to a fair profit, and the government is willing to see that
he is given a clear field by removing the speculator. '
' ; Protection of the consumer is of importance because a large
majority of the people of this country will be engaged in other lines
of work than farming and these must be given a chance to live and
live decently. The speculator is' a parasite that we can easily get
along without for gambling in food products at this time is a crime
that we must control, either now or. take the consequences later on.
Reports from Washington indicate that the obstructionists are
hearing from home, and the sooner the people let their representa
tives know how they feel about the motter, the quicker we are
going to settle down to business in the right way. ,
WHAT WE ARE FIGHTING
CHE emperor of Germany in a letter to the late emperor of
Austria at the opening of hostilities in Europe, said :
, "My heart is rent with grief, but it is absolutely necessary to
deliver everything up to blood and fire, sparing neither men, women
nor children, neither old or young, and leave not a tree standing
nor a root intact. By this system of terror the only one applicable
to a nation so debased as the French it is certain tnat the war will
be ended whhin two months; whereas if we give way to humanitarian
'considerations, the- war may last for years. However much it may
pain me, I shall have recourse to. the former of these two systems,
which will prevent much bloodshed, although appearances might
lead one to suppose the contrary."
A few days ago the same emperor penned the following lines
to the deposed king of Greece : -
"I have heard with wrath of the infamous outrage committed
by our common enemies and upon you and your dynasty. I assure
you that your deprivation can only be temporary. The mailed fist
of Germany, with further aid from Almighty God, will restore you
to your throne, of which no man by right can rob you. The armies
of Germany and Germany's allies will wreak vengeance on those who
have dared so insolently to lay their criminal hands on you. We
hope to welcome you hi Germany at the earliest opportunity. A thous
and cordial greetings from your William."
After reading these cpjstlcs it is easy to understand what we
are fighting for and why the United Stales through its president has
notified the world that autocracy must be driven from the face of
the earth. Little Belgium was the first to be delivered up to blood
and fire; its men, women and children were not spared and its land
scape marred by ruthless hands. Serbia, Poland, Montcngro and
Rumania and parts of France have suffered and plans were made
to invade the United States. Nothing was to be left that opposed
the kaiser's will. It is in the interest of humanity that we are fight
ing. It is in the interests of humanity that we are giving our young
men and our money and we will not be content until wrongs have in a
measure been righted and the future of the peoples of the earth safeguarded.
How Mrs. Underwood Met Dicky.
The crackling of the logs in Lillian
Underwood's library grate was the only
sound to be heard for many minutes after
she bud told me of the little daughter
who had been so cruelly shot awoy from
her life. -
With her elbow resting on the arm of
her chair, her chin cupped in her hand,
her whole body leaning toward the
warmth of the fire, she sat gazing into
the leaping flames as if she were trying
to read in them the riddle of the future.
I patiently waited on her mood. That
she would open her heart to me further
1 knew, but I did not wish to disturb her
with either word or movement.
"I knew you would be like this," she
said At last. "Almost any other woman
would have gone off on an emotional
tangent over this story of mine, espec
ially when- it so concerned herself. 3ut
you "know enough to keep still when you
sco a situation that no' words can help.
It's a rare gift, my dear. Cherish ft,"
My face flushed with pleasure at her
words of praise, but my only answer was
a low, sincere, "Thank you," at which
she nodded and fell silent again.
"I might ns well begin at the begin
ning," There was a note in her voice that
all at once made me see the long years
of suffering which had been hers. "Only
the beginning is so commonplace that
it lacks interest. It is the record of a
very mediocre stenographer with aspir
ations."
That she was speaking of herself her
tone told uie, but I was genuinely sur
prised. Mrs. Underwood was the last
woman in the world one would picture
as holding down a stenographer's po
sition.
They Met In Paris.
"I can't remember when I didn't have
in the back of my brain the idea of
learning to draw," she went on, " but
it took years and years of uphill worh
and saving to get a chance, I was an or
phan, with nobody to care whether I
lived or died, and nothing but my own
efforts to depend on. But I stuck to it,
working in the dayUme and studying
evenings and holidays till at last I be
gan to get a foothold, und then when
I had enough put by to risk it I wtnt
to Paris."'
' Her voice was as matter of fact as
If she were describing a visit to the
family butcher shop. But I visualized
the busy, plucky years with their re
ward of Paris as if I had been a specta
tor of them.
"Of course, by the time I got there I
was almost old enough to be the mother,
or, at least, the elder sister of most of
the boys and girls I met, and I had
learned life and experience in a good,
hard school. Some of the youngsterB
got the habit of coming to me with all
their troubles, fancied or real. I made
some staunch friends in those days, but
never a stauneher, truer one thnn Dicky
Graham." .
I started in surprise. Dicky had told I
me of bis studies In Paris, and of the
gay, careless time he spent there, but he
had never menUoned Mrs. Underwood as
having been ono of his circle. As I
thought of it, I remembered that Dicky
aside from praising Mrs. Underwood as
a "bully good scout", and characterizing
her as one of bis oldest friends, had said
very little about her to me.
" Mrs. Underwood saw the movement
She turned and put her hand on mine,
smiling half-humorously, half-tenderly.
"Tell me, dear girl, when you were
teaching those history classes, did any of
your boy pupilB fall in love with you?"
I answered her with an embarrassed
little laugh. Her Question called to
memories of shy glances, gifts of flow
ers and fruit, boyish confidences all
the things which fall to the lot of any
teacher of boys.
"Well, then, you will understand me
when I tell you that in1 the studio days
in Paris Dicky imagined himself quite
in love with me."
There was something in her tone and
manner which took ail the' sting out of
her words for me. All the jealously and
real concern which I had spent on this
old attachment of my husband for Mrs,
Underwood vanished as I listened to her.
She might have been Dicky's mother,
speaking of his early and injudicious
fondness for green apples.
"I shall always be .proud of the way
I managed Dicky that time." Her voice
still held the amused maternal note.
"It's so easy for an older women to
spoil a boy's life in a case like that
if she's despicable enough to do it.' But,
you see, I was genuinely fond of Dicky,
and yet not the least bit in love with
him, and I was able, without his guess
ing it, to keep the management of the
affair in my own hands. So when he woke
up, as boys always do, to the obsnrdity
of the idea, there was nothing in his
recollections of me to spoil our friend
ship."
"For Offense and Defense."
Then there came the early days of
my struggle to get a foothold in New
1'ork in my line. There 'were thousands
of others like me. Six or seven of the
strugglcrs had been my friends in Paris,
We formed a sort of circle, 'for
offense and defense', Dicky called it;
settled down near each other, and for
months we worked and played and starv.
ed together. When one of us sold any.
thing we all feasted while it lasted. I
tell you, my dear, those were strenuous
times but they had a zest of their own,
I saw more of the picture she was
revealing than she thought I did. I could.
guess that the one who most often sold
anything was the woman who wr.s so
calmly telling me the story of those
early hardships. I knew that the dom
inant member of that little group of
smugglers, the one who heartened them
all, tha one who would unhesitatingly
go hungry herself if she thought a com
facie needed it, was Lillian Underwood.
BIG JUNE SALE FOR
SPRINGFIELD NEWS
ther, Dr. Irene Kestcr, for a few days.
Returns from Roseburg
Mrs. Fred Hinson and Mrs. Nina Me
Pherson returned Wednesday morning
from the Women of Woodcraft conven
tion which was held in Roseburg this
week. Mrs. McPhcrson was given the
honor of being elected district manager
at the next district convention. Plans are
being laid to hold the convention at Eu
gene next year.
For humanity's sake subscribe to the Red Cross fund Do it
today. If a solicitor fails to call on you, fill out the blank in
another part of the paper, and send it with the cash to either of
.the Eugene banks or The Guard. You will be given due credit.
Return from Spokane.
Rev. H. C, Ethcll returned Tuesday
night from Spokune whore he had been
attending the district assembly of the
Church of Nazarcnes.
Red Cross at Thurston.
Tuesdny evening about fifteen people
from here attended a Red Gross meeting
held nt Thurston. Mr. Davis of Eugene
spoke, also Rev. Chris Jensen, of the
Christian church, Thero was a quartet
composed of Mrs. J. E, Richmond, Mrs.
J. O Holbrook, 0. B. Kcssey and Rev.
Jensen. Prof, Kirk had charge of the
meeting.
Go to Waltsrvllle.
Mrs. Mary Lancaster of Astoria, pres
ident of the Rebckah assembly, of Ore
gon and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Walker,
Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. J. P. Fry, Mrs.
Hannah Hill and Mrs. Sillni Gay, paid
the Waltorvlllo lodge a visit Tuesday
night. They report a delightful time. Mrs.
Lancaster paid the Eugene lodge a visit
Wednesday evening.
Return from Newport.
Mrs. Ed Collins and little son, Edgar,
returned from Newport Tuesdny after
noon, where Mrs. Collins has been for
her health, for several weeks. She is
feeling quite a lilt better.
Hero from Albany.
II. C. Burton of Albany, arrived Tues
day afternoon to attend to business and
attended the W. O. W. lodge that eve
ning. Ho went on to Camp Creek en
route to his homo Wednesdnv coming.
Motor Down from Portland.
A. J. Perkins and Frank Whitman of
Portland, former residents at this cltv.
motored down from Portland Tuesdny
evening In Mr. Perkins' new Cole 8. Mr.
Perkins will remain here for at least a
week.
Down from Portland.
Mrs. Koto Jarris and little daughter,
Betty Jane, of Portland, arrived last
evening to visit at the home of her mo-
SPRINGFIELD PERSONALS
Mrs. L. May and son, Verdun, left
Wednesday in their car for Portland.
Mrs. Fischer of Wendllng, Don Fis
chcr's mother, orrived Wednesday to
spend a fow days with her son,
Delia Clark is spending a few days
visiting at the Cummings borne in Camp
Creek.
Dan Fischer returned from Wendling
Tuesdny morning.
Mrs. L. Erickson of Wendling arrived
Wednesday.
' Henry Adrien, Miss Hazel Scott and
Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson, motored
up the McKenzie river to the Henry
Korf cntnp Tuesday night.
Air. and Mrs. Fairbrothcrs, of Ridge
field returned to their home Thursday.
Miss Theda Perkins left for Portland
Wednesday morning to spend a fiw days
visiting with friends.
Mrs. Claud Benton of Albany spent
Wednesday in town.
Mrs. R. R. Hughes of Mabel snent
Wednesday In town.
O. F. Caller of Tayotte, Idaho, is
spending a few days visiting friends.
G. M. Sutherland of Cohure. is in the
city.
LIE COUNTY NEWS
If you are perplexed on the
. question of trousers, let us
"set you right" with
DUTCHESS
TROUSERS
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These wonderfully service
able trousers are honest
through and through.
In no others can you get as
much comfort and long ser
vice regardless of cost.
The makers have set a stand
ard for their produpt and
every pair proves how high
that standard is.
We should like to have you
pass judgement on . Dutchess
Trousers today.
Suit
Reduced x
20
Blue Serges Excepted
Our entire line of
Men's high grade
Steinbloch and Kirsch
baum suits, (blue ser
ges excepted) will go
on sale tomorrow ark
20 per cent less than
regular selling price.
Not an old suit in the
lot. v
New styles excellent
weaves and colorings
and the very best of
tailoring. Your size
is here
$18.00 Suits
$20.00 Suits
$22.50 Suits
$25.00 Suits
514.40
51600
S18.00
520.00
$30.00 Suits $24.00
June Bargain Specials
1
.'iMmton's J
Boys9 Pants
Made of best-grade corduroy in
, light or dark shades. Knee lengths
in a full range of sizes. Prices
$1.50 and $2.00
Underwear Specials
r
Men's balbrigan shirts and draw
ers. 25c garments, 50c suit; Men's
underwear, garment .....50
Men's union suits ...$1, $1.25
Boys shirts and drawers 25c gar.
Hose Specials
Boys Iron Clad hose, pair ......186
Men's black or tan hose, special,
15 pair, 2 pair 250
Men's black cottoon hose, special
10J pair, 3 pair, 25
35c Men's Ties 25
Men's full cut work shirts, Spec
ial x. 70
Canvas Gloves 10
Boys9 Blouses
Big assortment of the famous K.
and E. Blouses for boys; light and
dark colors. Moderately priced at
50? ; also boys blouses at 25;.
Hat Specials
Mexican straw garden hats in
many styles. Boys' straw hats 15(J
Men's garden hats 25, 50
Men's Silk Hats 50
Boys' Wash Suits M
special '. $1.45
85c Kinder Klothes in two-piece
styles. Special 70
Men's handkerchiefs, 3 for....25(
Men's bandana handkerchiefs 10)
Red or Blue
Men's Dusters $1.75
JUNCTION CITY .
(B) Stall Cerrtipondtnet)
Junction City, Or., June 21. Junction
City is fast gaining her quota of Red
Cross funds. The Inst report of progress
with some of the captains yet to report,
showed the subscription well over JGOO.
Tuesday evening.
Louis Von Ornmn ot Po-tlnnd was a
business visitor here Wednesday,
Sirs. M. R. agner nnd daughter, Miss
Gladys Wagner, left this city this morn
ing for Wisconsin where they will spend
the summer visiting with relatives and
friends In various parts nf that state.
A number'of Junction people headed
by A. I,. Rwarts are arranging a fish
ing trip and will leave Friday to bo gone
from two to three weeks.
Miss Lee Fortmlller of Alhsnv Is a
litest at the home of her grandparents.
nr. and Mrs. N. L. I.fe.
Peter Johnson, an aged resident of this
vicinity who died the ISth, was bur
ied Wednesday, his remains being taken
from the Danish Lutheran church to the
I. O. O. V. cemetery.
Today, Thursday, the bands are play
ing and the streets are well filled with
the enthusiastic Odd Fellows picnickers.
over there will be at least 2500 Odd Fel
lows and Rcbcknhs register from neigh
boring lodges.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Herman Miller of Cot
tage Grove ""were the guests of various
friends in the city yesterdar.
Bert Roose, who has been visiting
the Wagner-Thom families here, left
Wednesday for Seattle where ho will
take a position for the government.
Our local constable is occupying a good
part of his time hunting among the un
employed who pass through or loaf in
the city for the slackers who enn't pro
duce the little green certificate. Some
have produced their proof, there are still
o few to bo interviewed.
A certain man in the city of Junction
who has one of the best paying stores
here, wants to go to war 'so badly that
he offers his business nt a sacrifice to
anyone who will take it over. This Is
not nn advertisement but to commend
a good nnd true patriot, who will sacri
fice all ho has to aid his country.
William Carroll, family and friends
motored down to Junction from Eugene
Wednesday for a short visit with friends
here.
Everyone you meet here, wears hnt
"Red Cross smile" evidence of a "cheer
ful giver." And that's what they arc.
Red Cross work.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith nud chil
dren, B. F. Smith nnd Clivc Smith took
Sunday dinner with Mrs. D. C. Lemley.
Mr. and Mrs. Irn Mounts of Alvadore
were Franklin visitors Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Bryant nnd daugh
ter Ninn were dinner guests of Mr. nnd
Mrs. John Allen Sunday.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Jasper Allen and chil
dren motored to Wendling Saturday for
a two days' visit with Mrs. Allen's bro
ther, Dude Dorsey.
Mrs. 8. J. Bryant went to Hnrpolo
Sunday to visit Mrs. J, A. Richardson
for several days. Mrs. Lena Pope of
Blachly is also a guest of Mrs. Richard
son. John Allen nnd Miller Sorenson re
turned home Saturday from a week's
fishing below Lake Creek.
Mr. nnd Mrs. S. A. Bniior motored to
Elmirn Sunday afternoon nnd into Junc
tion Sunday evening to attend the Red
CroBs mass meeting. Mrs. Eafi Ivic ac
companied them.
Mrs. Victor Ivic nnd children were
guests of Mrs. Norman Purkerson the
week-end.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Chess Kirk motored out
from Eugene Saturday, returning home
Sunday. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. F. Kirk accom-
FRANKLIN
(By Staff Gorrtipondmf,)
Franklin, Or., Juno 21. Mr. and Mrs.
N. J. Bryant motored to Junction Fri
day with their little daughter who was
poisoned quite badly with poison oak.
They went to consult n physician.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Glenn Beck took dinner
with Sir. nnd Mrs. N. J. Bryant Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy McClellaa accom
panied by Mr. and Mrs. Alwred Smith
and Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Stingley mo
tored to Junction Snndnv evening to
hear the Red Cross lectures. !
Rev. A. C. Bates delivered a very good I
fCodtimied oc Pe
It. S. Mosely and dm.gh , f
motored to Eugene ""e dwl'"
""?? . t v Million bow1
Mr. nni .urs. .
. ... i- nA Mrs.
Eugene fcunaay. - . ,
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wooa aim u" " ..wail
visiting relative, here som'
to Eugene. ... .ir
Oscar Edwards of Salem
end visitor in Franklin. .
The Christian
give nn Ice-cream -
grounds next Friday even
the Star Orchestra. Em) . '
J. E. Alleu had the mUfortM"'
a valuable horse last ,.., ia
Guests at dinner nt the bW
Friday were Mrs. '7tV
Vey Wood of Vu8 '"'Cro of I
ley and .Mrs. iaie j
Bon- ... ... ,l !ltn,,
South Franklin the ''' , '
Mrs. Earl We was " '
.. Hv Inst week. She "k '
iuterests of the lied Crwj '
m n. Allen receiif" i
(rZ i Washing Saturday J
nouncin, the death o her . (
Sarah Rnmo,
tu)
It Id estimated that betoro the day la sermon Snnday on "Slackers," and thj '
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