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Show J THE SUNDAY HERALD, SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1924 Romans Pay Homage to Memory of Eleanora Duse British Nurses Take Part in Pageant oeo t John Barrett Proved TAith of Old Adage Br FRANK FILSON 0 '.9. lilt, WMra Mww l'ul BARRETT and Frank Rogers JOHN of much the same height and build, but when they were at school together Rogers was shooting np into a man while Barrett was still a boy. That enabled Rogers to bully Barrett to his heart content "Ton coward P tM little boy would scream, as the big one pounded him. Til get even with yon some day." "A bully Is always a coward," answered the other, dodging awsy. When Barrett was as big as Roger A A he was the stronger. He could have taken his revenge then. But he had already forgotten. Barrett waa slow, fellow, and Rogers a more popular fellow at college. Their paths seldom crossed, except on the athletic field. In one of the test games, the result Above la shown a general view of the throngs that gathered at Rome to pay homage to the late Eleanora Duta, noted Italian tragedienne, who died while on a tour of the United State. The funeral cortege w&a simple. In ac- of which was to be the selection of either Rogers or Barrett for the team, cordance with her last wishes. Rogers bullied Barrett again. Barrett had Injured t tendon of bis knee. It was nesrly well now and not likely to Interfere with bis play, unless he received a kick there. Rogers knew Twelve Mississippi communities, about that and, In the scrimmage, he most of them in the southeastern sec- Barrett a kick which totally disgsve tlon, were In the path of recent storms, abled him. 18 which took at least lives, injured "Sorry, old man," said Rogers, as more than CO persons and leveled Barrett lay gasping on the ground. "I buildings and damaged crops. didn't mean to hurt you." "You did, you liar," answered Barrett, "and I'll get even with you for that some day, don't you forget It" But Rogers, who wai elected to the team, speedily forgot And Barrett, it he didn't forget apparently bore no malice, though he never played football again and walked with a slight limp ever after. By the time they went Into the Kingsley bank together they were apparently the best of friends III easy-goin- g British nuraea take part to pageant Mississippi Towns Wrecked by Fierce Storms t colorful pageant recently held at Wembley stadium, iLondon, during the Empirt Day Republicans Hold National Convention ' I ' HUSBAN9 BEFORE KING Beautiful Stunt by Students 1 i mm, V Q again. Gilford Klngsle", who owned the hank, had bad a failure with a big land company recently and there was a good deal of reorganizing work to be done In connection with the concern. Barrett, as general utility man, divided his time between the defunct land company and the bank. Both Barrett and Rogers had known Ruth Kingsley at college, where they were contemporary with her brother. That was how they got their positions. Thap called regularly at the fine old house on Madison avenue. Of course It was Rogers who won the girl's love. She had pledged herself to Barrett. "I'm sorry, Johnny," said Mies Ruth everybody called Barrett "Johnny" "but I find I was mistaken. I don't love you, but I will always be your a i X. i Mik-- 'kik&kki&9l y ' d n I ' j! I J lM O i' .This Is the official photograph of the Republican national convention in session W. Mondell of Wyoming, permanent chairman of the convention. ? " e Entertaining the War Casualties iie' aC its' wlJ ititTOTnrr PI '3", Vtt n; 1 L W. J. Conners, publisher and newspaper owner of Buffalo, N. Y., who D has given half a million dollars to The C3 of his veteran employees. Mrs. Calvin Coolidge laying the cornerstone of the new chapel at the comgift was la the form of shares of mencement day exercises of Merceruburg academy attended by her soa John stock la the new Conners 'and Calvin Coolidge, Jr. ttghwaj la Florida. coast-to-eoe- Hi 'ffjfrh lJ pm:mmt i Left to right Miss Marlon Robertson of Elora, Ontario, photographed leaving her uncle's home rffter her marriage to Dr. F. C. Banting (right) world famous discoverer of insulin, the cure for diabetes. They first met when Doctor Banting was In the Men's hospital, Toronto, where Miss Robertson was an assistant In laboratory work. A fih I barrel. i L&d Ik" O r";'i! la Frank . i First Lady Handles a Trowel f The inset Cleveland. PRESIDENTS COUSIN - . friend." "All right," said Johnny, miserably. He did not cease going to the house, even after Rogers' engagement was privately made known. If In his heart he resolved to get even with the bully, nobody guessed his resolution, not even rushed forward and A woman kneeled at Barrett's side. It was Ruth Kingsley. Her tears fell on the face of the wounded man, and with her little handkerchief she attempted to staunch the blood from his wound. "It's only my shoulder, Ruth," whispered Barrett, beginning to grow pale. Rogers had come forward, trembling and endeavored to assist. But the girl forced him back. "Pon't you dare to lay your hands upon Johnny Barrett," she cried indignantly. "I saw all that happened." Barrett raised his hand deprecating- ly, but Rogers had seized his hat and was already slinking away. The pas- sai:e to the door of the bank, under the scornful eyes of the employees, seemed tin endless one. When he reached the door he began to run. Evidently he ran a good distance, because lie was never seeu in the city again. "Johnny Johnny !" whispered Miss Ruth. And, In the presence of everyone, she kissed him. That was how Johnny Barrett got even, and Incidentally proved the truth of tha odiure. at Insulin Inventor Takes' Bride Rogers himself. "I'm sorry I had to cut you out, old man," said Rogers, "but I Just had to. She's a stunner, is Miss Ruth." Barrett walked out of the room. He did not want to hear Miss Ruth discussed by Rogers. There had been a good many cases with connected of impoverishment the failure of the land company, and at one time Mr. Kingsley had re ceived threats from various sources. The bank was Just closing; Inside, Rogers had stenped out of the teller's cage, ana then stepped nacu as a ragged looking man drew near. "After closing time," he said. "ToMrs. Arthur J. Willson, prominent morrow." woman of Philadelphia, has society He stood at the door of the cage and been spending Bome months in Madrid the ragged man, opening the wicket and recently was "commanded" to sing which led to the ladies' table, walked before King Alfonso and Queen Vicup toward the back door of the cage. toria of Spain at a reception given by "You've had my money and my Ambassador Moore. She accepted but, wife's life, you dogs!" he roared, "and from word to husbnnd her receiving I'm going to have your life. You're hurry home, she packed up and left, Mr. Kingsley, I know you." Ignoring the royal command. Barrett, who was working at a desk near by, raised ills head; then, seeing CONNERS IS GENEROUS the revolver which the fellow was flourishing, he sprang in front of Living stutuary by a group of dancing girls .won first prize at the annual Rogers. stunt show given by the students of the Illinois State Normal university at 'I'm not Mr. Kingsley," babbled Rog Normal. One especially beautiful number is here illustrated. ers, cowering behind Barrett as the man raised his weapon. "I am," said Barrett, advancing with a smile. "Yes," screamed Rogers, thrusting Barrett forward up to the revolver '. :v I'M is Miss Mary F. Cooledge of Atlanta. Ga.. the nre'tv Hon them cousin of President Coolidge, who has been entertained at the White House, She's the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cooledge, and the Civil war caused the loss of her grandfather's fortune. When he started a new business and had a lot of stationery ordered, the printer misspelled Jiis name, making it "Cooledge." Rather than lose all the paper, he decided to let the new spelling stand. CAMPAIGN CANDY NOW Miss Emily r !, fred I r mi?MW3mm i President and Mis. Coolidge entertained for the disabled service men In the army, navy and public health hospitals In the vicinity of Washington "and everal thousand veterans enjoyed their hospitality In the lovely White IIuB gardens. President Coolidge Is shown signing the hospltul bill drafted bv the Teterans' bureau and passed by both houses which appropriates $3 800 000 to carry on the hospital program to take care of the disabled veterans ' I r.nv Al Smith' daughter, j j E. i'Hal j S I sam- pling candy from new "campaign box," replacing cigars in these day! of equal suffraga |