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Show " r . M pyill ll II r;. II I x I THE HERALD, FRIDAY, r AUGUST 25, 1S22. , II fc- - yyyyy) ' J l' ' noes ana taxes a posfUor of ran tare, cnemaeives tn their death, grip ot tttt ,hn o finally 4 e. weapon.- - He had shot himself, it ?... l The dead man wm a etiwger, and I practical: we would fc Bhockley. though we teft jLJthaiji' watrb of aUte. , and on the slisbtesl sound within blu unounaclous, f "YourT dopYwaaT ba,B Johnaoa awash the door and enters ' thV Minute after minute draaaed manithe wrong man, I tali oy and I grew stiff with 'jai: enforced ..!? wld, On - v ill atari feiirrtjry rsoSff REFORSBU that from early ebild- hood I nave always ba clairvoyant. On onfc occasion my unci took me to the city 'to visit him. It as during tbia trip Ciat a newly m n ' ted couple boarded the train at ' thr slip and occupied tha aeat i'tfi ixvai. ol us. omea Instantly had attracted The m attenti n; she was beautiful and T found mj eyes riveted on her to the exclusion of all else In the car. Then, aa the train slowly started, a strange thing happened: tn the car, he window JIHi8 nand was extended, where it regloved mained only an Instant, but quite long enough for her to grasp the missive it contained. Her face grew scarlet as she glanced at her unsuspecting husband and secreted the paper. The seat was Qf the type that has a space betwirn It and the back and 1 caught sight Of the white paper projecting below, f bad just reached forward, thinking to prevent lis falling to the floor, when It disappeared and glanced up to find the eyes of the woman on me with an expression- tigerish ferocity that I nearly .. fainted. The Incident profoundly startled me; tt induced the psychic condition. c'r-i- i ajJ&Ultf' 1 h girl, seemingly, is born of desires which she sees fit to keep in healthy exercise. First comes the desire for toys, toUs, and the like, then a touch of dative vanity love of finery and glistening adornment Then comes the desire for lore. "When the average girl has gaown all lta happy times and marries, ahe la supposed to continue loving the man who has favored her against the EVERY a set whole, wide world of women. When a girl has several lovers and marries, she has memories. It la a wise girl who marries her first lover, or forgets him when she marries a later one. Jennie Truax was married, the mother of five children, all bearing a strong yeaemblance to their husky German lather. Now, who on earth expects, or even Inspects a matron of middle age who forever lamenting that she la tired ft life and the man she married and flghs tor the one who almost killed pmself when she refused blm aad iaaUy went Into a decline and almost ad with a broken mainspring. fjnder the atimulua of my Tecent ex perience, I eat tn rapt passivity, and. In a aeries of kaleidoscopic pictures that at times merged Insensibly until the minutiae blurred and again left off with groteaqoe1 abruptness, visualised the .future of Jhe newly wedded pair. With only occasional lapses at first In the procession of events as the veil dropped from before my bewildered eyes, I carried it swiftly forward, witnessing Incident after Incident, trivial in themselves, but each pregnant with meaning aa bearing on the ultimate destiny of the couple. Through the years I saw her as a ?d?rJs. fdfather" clock, with alirer-tippe- d hands that lndicat- ed the hour as 11 in the evening, 1 saw him screamed with the vividness ot II aeliberataUr shoot himself. An4 now- - U yean later I had seen the woman and been told Cot ehe was the wife of Bhockley, my new em- nwyer me man I had left in Jtne of- flee but a few minutes before paring the half hour's street-ca- r ride to my uncles'; where I had been Invited for dinner that evening, I found my mind obsessed with the dreadful portent of my vision. consummate duplicity man against man; inflaming their passions and jealousies, and deceiving all who caaie in contact with her. And ber husband I observed him always as a vague, secondary figure, for 1 had not seen ani d d noi see. hi n ea. iod face appeared to plod conirib? in ' ;s pjisonously beauut..! , e,. i. chesen. " Presently b's o:it' ciiiare. wan n I :. i ... ,. time. " I "saw 1)1 n anol enai gl. v that, situated not :a. ft .:i he Axminster. Ueicm u ,oi a:- distinctive feature f t.h oh Though I had known the two men were acquaintances, the question startled me. "Very well," I answered, 'a clutching g, 1 Urie 1 - ! 1 ad , r.. d to-ta- 'Well," bejwgantowjs, tmtS&&J228& hossT" His answer left sensation at my throat 'Works like a dog, like a dog" my uncle, in a tone he little con-Mnu- ed "ought I understood. "And hia wife A ua'Qius raught from my aunt in- -' tii:n and ray uncle took it klrg his head. - ! N H ai . c ; - " . i - . l : : !.. ' Well, Jennie had her memory of Bill Bill was a first lover and long, ion.: after Jennie was married, he used to be so foolish as to send ber Christmas cards, valentines, birthday trinkets and little things to feed the flame swept so rudely by a greater love and five children. Then Bill went away, not tar, but just far enough away to keep out of Sometimes Jennie spoke of trouble. Bill in such a way that her husband would stop, listen with hia head a little on one side, then he would leave without making the least comment This did not silence her, so after a while when her domestic duties began piling up aa a woman's housework will do where there are ao servants, Jennie got Into the habit of saying right In his presence that she eertalniy did wish she had married BUI. "S.?e what I have doqa taw myself," she wailed, looking at her unfcept house, untidy children and unhappy husband. "Any woman can do better .xXv ' ,abH,il tO during the abort time of je . ar.x.ou... ance. this day he appeared perfectly uicei ia o i tej 1.19 levnlver'."' I asked ghastly, and though my curious alanc at him fatted to connect his appearand as i.n:;.-vwith that of the shadowy figure In ,a in rie ..ala it a Joke?" "U it a ,j ke. I roloned unsteadily, vision, my alarm tnBtantly returned Hadflcld," he said, "do you think "thai you fia.v a hi". 'Rrauillai.'ier' clock in uone oi out s.ntkjs auil tbav T0U can nwaie work al0M (or 'he man I lei 'Knui-- about bun been davar t suiter iut in do told him. Til my best," l Johnson's kern eyea appralx-- me. "1 am tired., he went on, "wjd He knew 1 had never been in the upI Intend a rest" stairs of his establishment. ."Where are you going?" I ventured. "Your man Shockley," be said "Up.to The Axmlnster," he replied caa- - however, much re-- L the office early. I ma terlag the tenden- d .1 been at work a el ii opened and :n! ra:i)y worn aii cbTrved blm registered under an assumed name,' me wUte-feee- d, and 1 myself assigned him to an apartFascinated. I watched him go to the ment that happana to contain a clock. vault The only one of lta kind In the "And tt anything happens." he add- pUoe," I insisted. ed, "youll find papets la here." The only one ot its kind In the It was on my Nsa to ask him If I plaoa," he cradjpa lma should find the revolver m lta accusAa the boor ttfw DfQKtf Johnson tomed place. But I seemed tongue-tie- became vwnr ajrrpjsf, tUra to, If could only stare. When the door closed behind him. I ran to the vault and aearohed for what I knew was not there. The weapon was gone. t It was a three-houride to the San- ot my vision Wn ob- itarium and that day at 4 o'clock I fol- score as taemei tc itWUr & faU of lowed him. I had previously telephoa- - SDoOkley lnevttabjk Aaooraing to my ed my friend, Arlle Johnson, the nsoj-'- ? ream tha mih upstairs wu to die ager of The Axmlnster, enough of th by his own hand in just a half hour. circumstances to bring him, Long before this we had removed our d; r MWM rs' red-fac- ed I H J 111 ihe third week he buttoned his coat close around him to hide the dirty shirt, and it always endrii b his washV. lien Jtn ing and ironing it himself Die told him she vvishe.i she h:ii he did not wish Bill any harm but he wished It, too. He worked hard at Ms dally tai;k. and they existed. Still Jennie was nit wine, she did not Improve with age; and tfc loss of a few front teeth and the appearance of gray hairs did not Intimate to her that Cupid had long since forgotten her, "and never meant for her to have such romances in old age, hut just the same she went around with the same lament Sometimes she did not gtv the children any supper, hut permitted them to eat ham sand- wlches and drink red pop. This will please the average child at all times; but it is mighty poor fare for a hiimr mar-Bill- , switched to a music exchange. There the operators, on learning what particular selection the subscriber desired to hear, would put on a photograph record and start the machine. The expense was met by a monthly charge to each subscriber for music. Because of war losses and high taxation some members of the nobility in England hire out their au12 tomobiles as a means of increasbe ing their income. ago, Del., subscribers some could If You Are Building a Home or remodeling your old home with a colonnade or book cases, mentel shelf or a kitchen cupboard, or any other kind of cabinets, or have your furniture repaired, r" See S. W. Peterson 443 West Phone First North. Cocoa, loose, lb z. can Dry Pack Shrimps Brooms, heavy ie Pot Roasts, lb - i t rj,-i you can't be with him. I am satisfied to let you be with him and I'll take good care of the children. You must not stay here and suffer any longer with an old dub like me. Then I do not believe I ever did love you very much. I am not going to miss you." "But I do not know where he Is," and her answer lacked a lot of real expected Joy. "Of course, I cant leave you. But Bill did love me." "Well, don't let that worry you. I know where he Is." He took a piece of newspaper from hia pocket and read slowly and dis- fence in acter. that city. Bill Is a bad char Mrs. Truax did not swoon. She Just opened, her mouth and kept it open. while her husband laughed the heartiest he bad laughed In twelve years. The next day Jennie did a three weeks' washing in one day, showing that her energies when properly directed could be made profitable. "But why do you keep on calling me Charlie? Dtdnt I tell you my name waa Percy V She Of course How stupid of me; "BlTl Jamison of Bradyvtlle but I tinctly: keep on thinking this la Wednea waa sentenced to six years In the day. Moundsvllle penitentiary tor robbing Judge Cummin's house last Fall. It la "My new novel has Its scenes laid in said that upon the termination of hia the wheat fields." sentence be will again be arrested by Editor Then I suppose you are go Pittsburg authorities for a similar of- - tng to run It In cereal form. 1 By STANLEY t, NEWT SHE AREARJN' ranoran at morn when the sunbeams kiss their boughs, They glow at the llgllt of day. darkness has covered In j with dew, which sparkle and glare Like diamonds rich with a radiant light, 'Tls a magic of beauty and God's supreme might. Their boughs you may, on the beauty wrought, TIb a secret of nature that can Look where be fraught; 15 15 80 way. S. M. ZELUFT. Gaxollne reserve stocks In this euuntry are the largest in the history of the county, and are growing at a much faster ratio than domestic consumption. WaltO THS NPW WSSJMAXEH BOTf TO CSW MARSHAL OTWf WALiTHa SO HE temneNBOTO ths tmk op runnvas Down tub suswaoua arftAN&gai. Tonr : ' Attention! Fall in line at the Provo Army and Navy Depatment Store, where your dollar is worth twice as much. :W motor-chape- mv h sway; For life's 1 Prime Rib Roast, lb . . lb. 20? cut, Pork Roast, any REGULAR PRICES Pickling season is now on ; come in and get your dill and onions and spices. We carry a lull line CEREALS 8 Pickling Onions, lb Corn Flakes Kellogg's 5 Dill, per bunch 15 Large 8 Cauliflower, lb i sr. Small HUNGRY Vfc?i Peppers, Bell and Red Armour's Corn Flakes 15 Small 10S 10 Hots, lb in ...15 VEGETABLES AND Large price is generally 1500 higher Post Toasties order to make allowances for the FRUITS 15 chauffeur's commission and for the Large 25 Potatoes, 16 lbs the with Small 10 customary bargaining Beets, pickling, lb...-- .3 Puffed Wheat 15 buyer. Puffed Rice, 2 for....35 .Corn, Roasting Ears, per New of Rev. Branrora Liarse, 25 dozen Shredded Wheat, 2 for 25 from York City, has a G lb. ..20 Cabbage, tne Branzos, pkg. on ds which he preaches to crow Cream of Wheat, pkg. 25 2 streets. The car, which represents Melons, lb a miniature cnurcn, nounw 25 5J Wheaco, pkg Canteloupes, each to gan. and its steeple folds down Rolled Oats, bag 50 5 allow the vehicle to go into a Apples, cooking, lb garage. 5 Pilsbury's Buckwheat, b Peaches, dozen of 85 bag Blue Damson Plums, lb 3 Benjamin F. Range, age 96, an . .30 carton. Haddam, Conn., recently bought Rolled Oats, 5 lbs 10 Tomatoes, automobile and has taken out a Rolled Wheat 35 Cherries, Black Sweets, per driverV license. "Range is said to be the oldest man in the country Mother's .Oats 36 12 lb nw north 12 rods, thence west I6.a feet, thence south 7 rods, othence to the District Court of the Third west 24.75 feet, thence sou in ofruua, be'dlcial District 41 feet to place County ot Salt thence east State of Utah. ginning. In all about 19.22 square In the matter of the estate of rods. i'ce Noyes Said property will he sold .on or Chappell Deceased, , pursuant to an order duly nade after the 1st day oi sepiemoer. f the above entitle iftnrf Anted 1952, and bids will be received oyle th day of August, 1922. the un- - th administrator. James W. ChapI nea, administrator of the nell. 961 South Seventh fcast t.. at of Alice Noyes his or deby Lake Utah, Salt City, Chappell, at meir f wed, will sell at private sale the torneys. Baker ft Baker, said ''owing described property: prop office in Provo, Utah, for votnmeneinsn a vu. v"w erty on or before the aaia 1st aay oi ui i. ,.dv W, corner ot Block 30, Plat "B," September, 1922. City Survey, thence north 5 PJ0 Terms of sale, cash. Bids must be ru5i then r u.t 90 .1. by certified check or accompanied Pui 5 rods, thence west 33 feet to draft for 10 per cent of the amount P Placeroos.of beginning, in all 10 bid. balance to be paid upon con yore of sale by aDove court. f uuimenrlnv ....v. . firmation Dated this 10th day of August, ever to apply for a license. P"er of Lot j BIock 30i put 0 1922. F?T0 City Survey, thence north h Dr. H. W. Nichols, an eminent JAMES W. CHAPPELL, we8t 41 Administrator. electrical engineer, announces that ,ence thence 12 rods, thence used In radio east 41.6 feet (First publication Aug. 22; last the ethe is notbutonly that It is an In inamUoinn ?lace f begtaatag. In al about publication Sept 1, 1922.) terference. Dr. Nichols believes! . .'. Commcnnu.'i,tx.or Automobiles selling for $1,300 in that much can be done to remedy j ieei west oi tne a,,,, "uis 5 yuuieast corner of the United States are traded in the static disturbance by a means Japan tor about $2,500. The asking! of sharper tuning tt won. For there In their stately but silent way, Live on in their beauty to brighten 554-- J. 5-t- tll Ph . The tall stately pines on the side of the hill, Seem to whisper, then sigh as they never SATURDAY SPECIALS .... XkA k. uviim cu Iiu m ivwi iiwi 11111, ui He gripped a revolver and the weap- - volcewaa Tthe first husband of my on was discharged aa Johnson caught wtfe The two of them have been blm with powerful arms and hor hia corresponding elnce she divorced him, . to the floor. ami i ,am, Bp tare to kill him!" At the lnsimt the air waa shattered Aa the import of his disclosure by two more revolver shots. Tbey swept over my senses, I felt faint and came not from Shockley's weapon as caught at Johnson for support Johnson had hammered the struggling The clock!" I gasped, shielding my man into unconsciousness, but from eyes tn sudden dread. The big clock 1" a an adjoining room. The frightened voice of Johnson's ' With sudden dumb, suffocating hor- wlfelnterrupIeX J ror that in some Btrange manner my "The new oner she asked, tremvision had beenjulfllled, I helped the blingly tajtelman place Shockley on the bed. "My God!" I heard Johnson exclaim, '' "Come!" I nan ted and led the way I followed the direction of his gate. down the hall. In the back of the room stood the timeWe saw the body of a man at full piece, Its silver-tippe- d hands indicating length on the floor; tine hand clstclied hut a few minutes after 11. a revolver and even as we looked the "I moved it from the other room," fingers twitched convulsively, fixing the woman said dully, "this morning," THE OLD HOME TOWN fair TICE OF PRIVATE ftAl P REAL PRADFRTV i It " seized htm by the arm. "Who la her I demanded. My employer scarcely glanced at 1 "THE PINES" For nature i - bent over . By Margaret Taylor man when be has pitched dirt all day. A change finally rame and the fam-i'- y rinv"i to a now Mae. The hoiiBe wan tie'v arvl v. Ill) the change came a sli;!!; differ. 'net in Jennie. She took i little mine ir;.1e In her surruund-u- i ?. bet it was i!aln to be su n that her Ik art was broken, or else she loved to aot like ii dying martyr. Also having learned to lake In the movies, she felt more and more like the person who must live long and be unloved. One night in the throes of agony, aft er a crying spell, she suddenly ex- claimed : "Ah, me, ah, me, a lite wast ed! I would to Gawd, that I were with BUI this night" using the lata novel phrase to better portray her srfftcken heart Then to her utter astonishment her husband laughed d- cni "Jennie It Is Just too had It is now said that communication with Venus would be entirely within tha realm of possibility were It not for the great cost. Dr. Abbott reports that the cost of sending radio waves to Venus would be enormous. That planet reflects light as if It were surrounded by clouds and all conditions indicate intelligent life. At Wilmington, i ua-- As we gased there came the adund of, many people In the hail way; through the guests and employe! crowding about us a man la pajamas made his way. 1 waa startled to set 8nockl'- - H WM wrprislngly cool; d fore anyone could atop him he v mm and thick like the bottom of pop bottles, used U took wisely through the glasses at bis hate mother and once when ahe proclaimed to her brood and a chatty neighbor woman that she was sorry she bad not married Bill. Jamison, the child wanted to know why she did not marry him anyhow. After a whila It became a daily topic. She would stand around all' morning with her hands on ber ample hip-- , talking to any woman who would stop long enough t talk with her, and thus she would bewail the fact that she had too much to do, True, there was more than enough tor three women to do; but ahe certetsTy was not doing one- tenth "of what waa her duty. Often lit tie Ous went to bed with his clothes on, than this." and what Gus did the others learned to ' little Qua, the one who bad to wear do. Sometimes Jennte hnb.md wore spectacles that looked big and round the same work ahlrt for two weeks and r7. j. The Everlasting Wish years ny i xv chimes of the clock downstairs In the hallway as it struck the hour 11. Jjhoson and I bad noted that tt waa two minutes fast uuui w Ulnae wuiw "os juoi whispered comment, when the light in Shockley. room waa switched oa.-Amost simultaneously Johnson's burly form catapulted against the door; it gave way with a crash and he hurtled into the room with me after him. In inute. surprise Shockley stared at I F0R6OM AKP 10OU. H6VMS i f . . l, 9-- Ib ' IQ-l- U.S.ArravGooys are offering you some remarkable shoe values real genuine foot comfort in shoes that last. U. S. army phoes stand for service, economy and comfort. We Buy U. S. 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