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When Stepin Fetchit Stepped Into Here he is at the wheel of the car that his contract forbids him to drive. Illustrated Feature Section Washington Tribune ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION. July 6, 1929 BEN DAVIS, Jr. Feature Editor Fame In his own words he tells where he got his name; why he was forbidden to drive his three stunning Cadiilacs, and many other things about his interesting and unique career. Dixie Lad Has Risen from a Poverty Stricken Orphan to the Most Popular Negro Actor on the Screen Today. By RUBY BERKLEY GOODWIN Stepin Fetchit really knows his public. And he gives it what it wants. For some people the third time is supposed to be the charm, but in trying to interview Stepin Fetchit one's patience has to lengthen out considerably. At least eight appointments were broken before a successful interview was finally landed. Having arrived at the charming Perry bungalow, I was told by his sister that Mr. Perry (Stepin's real name) would see me in a few minutes. Stepin in one of the "Hearts In Dixie" poses. My observations of the cheerful and exquisite furnishings in his home were interrupted by the entrance of a wide-awake young man, who neither drawled nor whined, but held out his hand, smiled pleasantly and said "Good-morning." Different From the Stepin in Pictures I was surprised. I had expected to see a mild "Gummy." not quite so lazy as the original in "Hearts in Dixie," but slow enough to be known and recognized as "Gummy." That is why I had to adjust myself to this energetic young man with a collegiate look and a nervous vitality that showed itself in his gesticulating and restless movements. Has to be Funny "People expect me to be funny. I am funny. I have to be, you understand?" he began. To corroborate his statement he handed me a press clipping ranking him to be the "greatest comedian since Bert Williams." Stepin, Culture Stepin, the Smooth Cultured Gentleman "I was born in Key West, Florida, but they know all about that I s'pose. You just ask me what you want to know and I'll tell you," he finished with a trifle of impatience. "Well, we're curious about your name. We heard you took it from a race horse: did you?" Where Stepin Got His Name "Yes, it was this way. Some of the papers have it all wrong. You see I used to hang around the tracks; was everything from stable boy to tout. It was at a Texas race track where I saw 'Step and Fetch It,' the racer. I had lost on every race and didn't have a dollar in my pocket but I did have on some classy togs and a stud that sparkled like 'nobody's business.' Before the next race came on a friend who was with me wanted to bet me that Lawn Martin would win the race. Lawn Martin had never been beaten on that track but as I looked over the list I saw the name 'Step and Fetch It.' It struck me. Names do somehow. 'Here's a horse that can beat Lawn Martin,' I told my friend. "Even money says he can't,' my friend came back. "I'm broke but I'll bet you my clothes and my pin. How much will you bet?" "My friend knew that the sparkler was genuine so he said, 'One hundred and fifty.' "You're on' And so was the race. A Race Horse Start "Well, Step and Fetch It stepped home a head in front of Lawn Martin, thereby saving my wardrobe and pin and netting me some cash. Illustrated Feature Section W. B. Ziff Co., 608 S. Decarborn St., Chicago, Foreign Advertising Representatives tepped Into "I was a dancer and singer and after that I teamed with a fellow. We took the name of the horse. He was called 'Step' and I was called 'Fetch It.' Our act was good but we split up and I was billed with a minstrel show 'Rastus, the Buck Dancer.' But I didn't like that name I called myself 'Jolly Pard.' then later 'Skeeter Jerry.' "Then hard times came to 'Skeeter Perry.' He was put in jail and it seemed that his residence there was be permanent. Stepin Goes Straight "I ain't ashamed to tell you that I really prayed," I confessed. "I told the Lord if He'd just let me out. I go straight if I starved." Stepin's hands once had a way "stickin'" to things. Well, his prayer was answered. Oh, his prayer was answered. "I've seen some pretty tough days since then but I never forgot my promise. At times I made as low as fifteen dollars per week, but I always stayed straight. So God knew I meant what I said and then I began to get some good. I got on a vaudeville circuit and was soon pulling down one hundred per week. I took the name 'Stephin Fetchit.' First Movie Try-Out "One day a friend said to me, 'Step, why don't you try out for pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer needs a boy in 'In Old Kentucky.'" "I went out to the studio and entered a room filled with aspirants for the role. When the man asked my name, I said, 'Stepin Fetchit,' He smiled. 'Is that your name?' "Sure, I replied. "He soon came back and said the director wanted to see me. I slouched into the office and flopped in the chair nearest the door. You see, I put on that pose for their benefit. "Well, the director liked me so they offered me one hundred per week to play the part. I told them, all right, and he told me when to report for work. $75 A Day "When I got back to my room I started thinking. I had sold myself too cheaply. I was making one hundred on the stage. Why quit that if I wasn't going to get more. The day before we were to begin work I went to the studio and told them, 'Nothin' doing for one hundred per week.' "How much do you want? they asked. "One hundred a day.' I sold slowly. " 'One hundred a day,' I said slowly. "They laughed and I started out the door. "They laughed and I started out the door. "Hey, wait a minute," they called me back. "Well, we finally agreed upon seventy-five per day." John M. Stahl was Stepin Fetchit's first director and he is more enthusiastic over him now than when he first slouched into his office. Salary Over $750 Per Week Stepin Fetchit has a two year optional contract with Fox Studios. Many people will tell you that he makes one thousand per week. He told me himself that he made quite a bit over seven hundred and fifty per week and all expenses. He is to receive two hundred per week raise in salary every six months. Pinched Eleven Times for Speeding Yes, he has three cars. A special built Cadillac and two others fully as impressive looking. He couldn't be as slow as people say for he received eleven tickets for speeding so Fox Studios suggested a chauffeur. Likes Old-Fashioned Girls His father and sisters are with him. And, oh yes, Step is to be married and to prove that he is old fashioned, he said: "I want a house full of children. I'll have plenty to take care of them with, so the girl who doesn't want to mother children, doesn't want me. "I give ten per cent of all I make to the church." Stepin Fetchit is a Catholic by conversion. He goes to mass every morning but Monday and every Sunday you will find his three cars loaded with friends that accompany him. Never Misses Church True to his promise to his God, he lets nothing interfere with his attendance at church. The studios know this (Continued on page Ten) Will African Juju Win Modern America? The Discovery of Weird and Mysterious Practices in a Harlem Cellar Has Started the Popular Belief that Voodooism is Gaining a Foothold in America Despite the Widespread Diffusion of Scientific Knowledge. 2 NEW York City was recently astounded by the news that the reporter of an afternoon paper, the Telegram, had visited a Juju temple in a Harlem cellar and observed the weird and mysterious rites practiced by the devotees of the cult. It seemed incredible that, in the greatest metropolis of the world, where civilization and culture have reached their flower, men should be delving in ancient mysteries and devilish superstitions imported from the depths of the Afican jungle. Escorted by an African Negro recently come over from the Dark Continent, the white reporter was taken to a cellar near 135th street and 7th avenue, where many other Africans and a few American Negroes were gathered, sitting on the floor waiting for the ceremonies to begin. On the table was a small catalpa tree, four crude images made of wood, and two wooden gongs. The Negroes were seated in weird positions. Strange Procedure Soon an old black man entered and squatted before them. He was the medicine man. He placed a string of heavy beads about his neck. From this necklace were suspended three goat-skin bags containing charms. He placed a feathered headdress on his head, while the other Negroes took charm bags from their pockets and placed them around their necks. They sat there without clothing clothing on their upper clothing on their upper bodies, their backs scarred with tattoo warts. A Negro rose, struck a gong and there was silence. An image from the table was placed on the floor in front of the medicine man. A goat skin was spread, and the old man put the image upon it. All was silence. The image bore close resemblance to a man, was three feet high and newly made. Then the medicine man requested the image to persuade the moon to help them. A young man began to beat a ceremonial drum. The Negroes swayed, and the old man danced before the image. The drumming stopped, and, producing a handful of large nails, he drove one into the image's forehead. At the last and final blow, he chanted a prayer. Then the hammer was passed around and each person present drove a nail into the hand of the image. One head-man held the nails in place. Images Then an image belonging to one of the members was brought in, and to counteract the evil designs of one of his enemies, the idol was laid face down on the goat skin. The Negro who owned the image drove nail after nail into it while he perspired freely. The last nail being driven, the medicine man beat the drum three times and then rubbed a charm on the frightened Negro's shoulder. So the ceremonies continued, as man after man came up and repeated the driving of nails into different images. The is strong rumor that the Juju cult is finding more and more adherents in Negro America. Moreover, it is significant that, after three hundred years' of contact with Christianity and civilization, more than half the Negroes in the United States do not belong to any church, and large numbers believe in charms and powders of all kinds designed to drive away bad luck or bring good luck. These beliefs are practically identical with Juju, or Fetichism—the religion or philosophy that is whispered throughout Africa, especially the Congo basin and the Guinea Coast. Voodooism which is prevalent in Louisiana and other parts of Dixie, and Obeah, which is its name in many of the West Indies islands, are merely vulgarized offshoots of the elaborate ceremonies of Juju, or Fetichism, as practiced by the mighty peoples of ancient Benin and in Dahomey before the French occupation. INGROWING NAILS Obstinate, painful, dangerous. Eaton's new method conquests them permanently, painlessly, without operation. Information free. Eugene Eaton, Dept. 110. Bandon Oregon. GENUINE PHILLIPS MILK OF MAGNESIA For Troubles due to Acid INDIGESTION ACID STOMACH HEARTBURN HEADACHE GASES·NAUSEA Too Much ACID Feticbism And what is Fetichism? The word comes from the Portuguese term feltics, which means charms, and was applied to the wooden figures, sacred stones, etc., that the early Portuguese travelers saw when they first visited West Africa. It was natural for the Portuguese to apply this term to these objects, because at that time Europe was overflowing with relics of saints, rosaries, and images, supposed to possess magic power. The Charm-House The charm-house or god-house is supposed to be the habitation of a soul or a spirit, which is persuaded to enter the abode by a native who has made an offering to it. Various ceremonies are performed, and the spirit is asked to enter the offering, which is then kept for three days. If no good fortune results, it is concluded that either the spirit did not enter the offering selected or does not wish to extend its protection. In either case the ceremonies must all be repeated. Fetich Beliefs Before going further, it is necessary to point out that the devotees of Fetichism, whether in Africa or elsewhere among primitive peoples, believe that all things, animate and inanimate, have souls and are identical with man in reason, intelligence, and action. Quite naturally, there is a belief connected with this basic one that dead people have no souls and no shadows. Breath is also considered, often, as being the same as the soul. The Basutos of South Africa believe that if a man walks so close to the river that his shadow falls on the water, a crocodile may seize it and pull him in. The Juin Soul The identification of the breath with the soul is the basis of the widespread practice of kissing a dead relative, which is merely an effort to ensure the soul a living resting place. Hence, also, prayers at burials are a survival of the prayers of the medicine man in his effort to bring the soul back to the dead body. Primitive people believe that sickness is absence of soul, and from that grows the belief that if one is sick, someone has obtained possession of the ill person's soul. It also follows, according to primitive reasoning, that, if by some magic, one's enemy gets possession of one's soul, death will follow. 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With so many spirits about in every hedge and stone, branch and vine, animal and bird, it is necessary that certain of them be propitiated or that the native try to bring to his soul and character some of the qualities of one or more of these spirits. If a native trips and falls on a log, he assumes that he has done something to offend the spirit of that log, and immediately sets out to propitiate that spirit. If he is going on a journey, he first makes offering to the spirit of the river over which he will propel his canoe or the forest through which he will travel. Unattached Spirits There are also innumerable unattached spirits capable of entering the souls of men through fetiches or charms. Some are good and some are bad spirits. If an evil person makes a clay or wooden image of another and causes an evil spirit to enter, then evil will possess the bewitched person. 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For Sale at Drug Stores, by Hi-Ja Agents, or sent postpaid upon receipt of price. 25¢ HILI-IA FOR MOVING QUANTITY MOVING QUANTITY FOR 25 CARRIERS THE CREEPING THING A Story of Gruesome and Haunting Mystery --- July 6. 1929 SYNOPSIS An eccentric old recluse, Ezra Selwyn, is found murdered in his octagonal tower room in his mysterious home known as Selwyn House. Old Diaron and his wife, Meme, Haltian servants that have been with him ever since his return as a young man from a tragic stay in Haiti where his young bride was lost in the Voodoo ridden jungles, are the only other occupants of the house. Diaron heard a huge something creeping overhead and then wild shrieks just before he found his master's body. He summons the neighbors. The body is left for the coroner. When the coroner arrives they go to the octagonal room only to find that the body has disappeared. Old Meme spends the next night in the room in an effort to solve the mystery. The same phenomenon of a huge Creeping Thing occurs again. This time the police and guards rush in and find no trace of Meme. But they find a scalping knife and bloodstained bits of cloth. There are a few long black hairs clinging to the knife. Tom Frederick, a detective on vacation, is summoned to the case by his friend, Alec Jonas, who is convalescing from an injury received in their last case. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY. ELWYN House loomed, a gloomy specter, menacing and silent, through the great trees that all ELWYN House loomed, a gloomy specter, menacing and silent, through the great trees that all but hid it from the view of passers on the highway. High up in a single window abutting on the sinister octagonal tower a faint light gleamed. "It is the reflection of the light in the wide corridor. That is the hall window," whispered Alec in a hushed voice as we turned in between the huge stone pillars flanking the grilled iron gates now setting open. "But," I interjected, puzzled, "I thought you told me the wide corridor led directly back through the center of the house above stairs as it does below." My own voice was lowered in key with the general eeriness of the surroundings and the atmosphere of mystery and horror. "It does," affirmed my companion, "but the first door leading to the left, opens on to a short passageway that serves to isolate the octagonal room more effectively from the other rooms of the house proper. This short, irregular corridor, is unlighted save for the tiny window through which you are seeing the reflected light. Since the strange horrors have been happening, this door is left open all night." "Was anyone in this corridor able to observe it during the time the Creeping Thing was in action?" I waited eagerly for his answer. "No,"—Alec paused, in the dimness I saw that he was regarding me almost quizzically—"But I'm afraid you won't find any explanation there, old man. The walls are perfectly bare of openings. The tiny window is a replica of the ones inside the octagonal room. That space is purely to isolate the room of mystery from the rest of the house. I went over it very carefully. There isn't so far as I can see, any possible chance of its being in any way connected with this Thing. However, to prevent the possibility of a chance, I have ordered it to be left open throughout the night. You know Jake has pretty H B A U M well turned the matter-over to me with the consent of the county authorities, not officially, but by common consent," interpolated Alec. As he ended his sentence we were standing before the great carved doors at the entrance. Alec lifted the great knocker, but before it had time to descend the door opened from within. Old Diaron stood in the entrance. His wrinkled brown face was a study of mixed emotions. Grief and fear and anger and apprehension, all, fought to control it. "I look for you, Monsieur. The femme she insist that she stays in the houmfort." (In the island of his youth, old Diaron had known of the lonely mystery houses set deep in secret places of Haitian jungles, and those houmforts of the voodoo worshippers were fitly exemplified by this mysterious room of horrors in the house where he served.) As he spoke, gesticulating wildly according to his custom, his dark old eyes rolled in the urgency of his excitement. We stepped into the dimly lighted hall, Alec preceding me. Once inside, the old man's excited gaze paused as his eyes rested on my own. "Mon Dieu," he exclaimed—seeming to forget for the moment the agitating circumstances. "It is M'sieu Frederick. Now will all be well indeed. Thank the Bon Dieu you have come." The old man turned to me; his tremulous brown hands, hard and wrinkled with age, gripped mine. He was incoherent with something like relieved pleasure. I felt some nerve inside of me tauten at that spontaneous indication of this old servant's confidence in my ability to solve the weird crimes that were being committed in this lonely place. Such confidence as this should not be misplaced if it were humanly possible to justify it; that I resolved. Old Diaron had always been the one figure in that house of mystery that offered or asked friendship from the outside world. I had been the only one of that outside world who had ever responded to his needs. From the first day when he had timidly offered me an apple from the old orchard beyond and back of the shielding trees and bordering the walled-in garden at the back of Selwyn House, I had been his staunch and perhaps only friend. The apple was good. It was only the first one of many, as was my first rendezvous with the canny old fisherman that I soon found the "queer outlander" (as the other townsfolk called him) to be. The success of my career as a detective was no news to old Diaron. Indeed it was one of my few obsessions that no solution of crime was too difficult for me. I felt bound to live up to that reputation. Now, with Alec urging me by his silence and his relieved look of Picasso Alene Hardmore was two inches over six feet in height. . . Her shoulders were square like a man's and her arms flexed as she gripped my hand. Cleveland ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION KEEPING THE time and Haunting Alene Hardmore was two inches square like a man's and her arm turning over the responsibility that rested heavily on his shoulders, I mentally took charge. "I hope you are right, Diaron," I said with the reservation of a mental prayer that I shouldn't meet more difficulties than I could take care of. "Now just what is it that is eating you so about this insistent dame and the 'houmfort' as you call it?" The question brought the old fellow back to the present with a jerk. He immediately began to flail the air with his expressive hands and bewaid in a conglomerate patois of French and English the female propensity for trouble-making, and this one "femme" in particular. For a moment I let the stream of invective and incoherencies flow unrestrained. Then, when I felt the pressure had been somewhat relieved, I brought the excited man down to specific detail. A Female Detective The reprehensible and unreasonable "femma," it seemed, was the graceless, and all but unsexed (according to Diaron), female detective, Miss Alene Hardmore. She had arrived at Selwyn House something like an hour earlier, armed, as it were, cap-a-pie and with the firm and as yet undisputed intention of remaining in the octagonal room for the night; her avowed purpose being the solution of the hitherto baffling and unsolved mystery of the crimes enacted there. "Cherchez la femme," seems to have been unnecessary advice for Diaron in this particular case. She had appeared on the scene of her own will and furthermore refused to budge from same. of "Come along, Diaron," I soothed of the as the flood of invective and complaints slowed down into bubbles and sputters of impatience, "I'll see if we can't dissuade the lady from her unladylike intentions." "Have you ever seen Miss Hardmore?" Alec whispered the question in my ear discreetly as we climbed the long shallow stairs. "No." I flung the answer carelessly back to him, wondering at the irrelevancy of it and vaguely contemptuous of the sub rosa tone in which it was asked. I thought Alec laughed significantly, albeit in an undertone. Stalking nonchalantly along after Diaron, my mind busily engaged on the possibilities and probabilities of solving the nature of the criminal agency or agencies responsible for the deaths of old Meme and Ezra Selwyn and the disappearance of their bodies, I brought myself to a standstill automatically when we were confronted at the top by Alene Hardmore herself. My first impression was of the hugeness of the woman. A hugeness and angularity that gave one the feeling of masculinity. Alene Hardmore was two inches over six feet in height and ebony black. Her shoulders were square like a man's and the great muscles of her large half bare arms flexed and rippled as she reached out and gripped my hand in greeting. Instantly my mind registered disapproval of this mannish woman. Her size and general masculinity aroused a fundamental antagonism in my man mind. No man likes to have to peer up at a woman; and, being considered a pretty large man myself (I am five feet eleven, and played half-back on the star eleven of the interscholastic teams three 8 By Cora Jean Moten The Well-Known Serial Writer Her shoulders were my hand. years ago), I found it peculiarly distasteful. Her voice, when she spoke, prejudiced me still further against her. It was hard and harsh. She spoke deep in her throat like a man. "You're the great Detective Frederick," she said directly and without introduction from the fuming Diaron. "I know you from your pictures and because the marshal and the coroner both told me that they were expecting you in on the case before long. Your friend Mr. Jonas, here, seemed to want to hold everything till you came, but I prevailed upon the authorities at L—(the county seat), to allow me to proceed with investigations meantime. Hope you'll see the thing in a reasonable frame of mind." She regarded me keenly as she said this and paused. I felt myself stiffening against the woman but I had to be courteous. As yet there was no excuse (Continued on page four) IMPORTANT NOTICE! There are some very interesting opportunities offered to our readers among the classified ad advertisements which appear on page 11 of the Illustrated Feature Section in this issue. Why not look them over? Crayon. THE CREEPING THING (Continued from page three) for anything else. She had committed no overt act that could by the farthest stretch of imagination be tortured into antagonism. The slight emphasis on the word "great," preceding her description of my detecting ability, might have been merely imagined, rather than hinted sarcasm. "It depends on how you see the thing, Miss—er—Hardmore," I returned, keeping my voice non-committal and yet on a polite note of deference. Her penetrating black eyes traveled up and down me from my head to my feet and back again. The scrutiny was peculiarly irritating in its deliberation. When she spoke, her deep masculine voice was as deliberate as her gaze had been. "Well, maybe so, after tonight. But for tonight, it don't happen to depend on thinking but rather on authority, and I've already got that." She smiled, an ironic smile of ironical satisfaction. I choked back the epithet that rose to my lips. The huge, black woman pulled a long legal looking envelope from the capacious folds of her black dress A BRAIN TWISTER SKETCH-A-COMIC BY A.W.Rennegarbe Fascinating Amusing Entertaining ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ KEY TO COMIC SKETCH-A BY A.W.Ren Fascinating Amu ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP KEY TO C Start line at point Q 2, continue line N 4, —F S—Q 4, R 5, T 5, V 10, S 10, P 10, M 8, P 10, P 11, Q 11, P 11, M 8, L 7, J 7, J 8, C 5, C 4, D 3, E 3, I —F S—P 11, L 9, K 10, M 12, N 12, D 21, F 25, H 26, I 26, I 25, J 23, M 23, S 23, S 24, R 24, R 25, W 26, Y 25, Picture complete. Finish as per instru Last issue's solution— KEY TO COMIC point Q 2, continue line to point L 4, N 2, N 1, -Q 4, R 5, T 5, V 10, T 11, S 11, S 10, T 9, S 8, P 10, P 11, Q 11, P 12, R 13, S 11, —F S — J 8, C 5, C 4, D 3, E 3, I 6, —F S —J 8, J 9, K 10 1, L 9, K 10, M 12, N 10, N 12, H 18, H 21, J 2 26, I 26, I 25, J 23, M 20, M 18, O 15, P 15, S 1, J 24, R 25, W 26, Y 25, V 25, T 24, T 23, W 2 ete. Finish as per instructions. solution— Start line at point Q. 2, continue line to point L 4, N 2, N 1, Q 1, Q 4, P 6, N 4, — F S — Q 4, R 5, T 5, V 10, T 11, S 11, S 10, T 9, S 7, R 9, R 10, S 10, P 10, M 8, P 10, P 11, Q 11, P 12, R 13, S 11, — F S — P 6, N 6, M 7, M 8, L 7, J 7, J 8, C 5, C 4, D 3, E 3, I 6, — F S — J 8, J 9, K 10, L 9, M 9, M 8, — F S — P 11, L 9, K 10, M 12, N 10, N 12, H 18, H 21, J 22, H 24, G 24, D 21, F 25, H 26, I 26, I 25, J 23, M 20, M 18, O 15, P 15, S 19, R 20, R 22, S 23, S 24, R 24, R 25, W 26, Y 25, V 25, T 24, T 23, W 21, W 18, S 12. Picture complete. 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Laying my hand reassuringly on the nervously twitching arm of old Diaron I gave it a warning pressure. I looked at Alec with the veiled look we both understood. I said: "Take it easy, old scout. It's the other fellow's move; ours will come later." Alec nodded almost imperceptibly. A-COMIC Rennegarbe Amusing·Entertaining TO·COMIC que line to point L 4, N 2, N 1, Q 1, Q 4, P 6, V 10, T 11, S 11, S 10, T 9, S 7, R 9, R 10, P 12, R 13, S 11, —F S—P 6, N 6, M 7, E 3, I 6, —F S—J8, J9, K 10, L 9, M 9, M 8, N 10, N 12, H 18, H 21, J 22, H 24, G 24, M 20, M 18, O 15, P 15, S 19, R 20, R 22, Y 25, V 25, T 24, T 23, W 21, W 18, S 12. ter instructions. INSTRUCTIONS. Points are located at intersecting lines. S—Start new line at next point given. F—Finish line at last point given. Start line at first point given in key to picture, continue same to second point given, and so on until picture is completed. Then trace lines you have drawn, heavily, rounding sharp corners and finish to your best ability. Copyright 1929. All Rights Reserved. Fail To Grow Hair Services to Druggists and Agents Mary Cassatt ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION HING by CO. "This trick is certainly yours, Miss Hardmore," I said easily, smiling disarmingly as I spoke. "If there is anything I can do to help you, command me. We—my friend, Mr. Alec and I—will be on hand. Diaron, here, is putting us up for the night." I looked at the old man significantly. He nodded with alacrity. "The Messieurs will of the most certainty be on hand, Madame, if you need them. Monsieur Frederick will be with me here in the passageway. Is it not so, Monsieur?" Diaron turned almost with a look of supplication on his wrinkled old face toward me. I smiled reassuringly in return. "Later, if you will, Diaron," I said, "but just now perhaps Miss Hardmore would do me the kindness to allow me to examine the room of mystery." I shot a conciliatory glance in the direction of the big woman. "Oh, certainly," she acquiesced drily. "It is the only wise thing to do. I may need your assistance, and if you know the geography of the premises you will be in better position to lend aid in an emergency." At the end of the narrow corridor that has been previously described, the huge woman paused. Following her single file, Alec and I were unable to pass her or indeed to see beyond her save above her and through the interstices between her arms and body as she fumbled at the lock of the tall narrow door leading into the octagonal room. In a brief time, she pushed the door open. It swung inward easily. We passed in behind her. Once in- Do You Want Some Extra Money? Look Over Our CLASSIFIED ADS On Page 11 CHICHESTERS PILLS THE DIAMOND BRAND. Ladies. Ask your Druggist for Oils, Layers, Diamond Brand Pills in Red and Gold metallic boxes, sealed with Blue Ribbon. Take no other. Buy of your Druggist. 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And you'll like her "WESTERN UNION BLUES," on the other side, too. Black Men Blues Vocal with-Piano 7081 Western Union Blues Vocal, Piano, Trombone 75c Mary Johnson by CORA JEAN MOTEN The Well-Known Serial Writer. side, I no longer followed but took the initiative. I was tired of playing second fiddle to Miss Alene Hardmore's first. In this examination at least, I would proceed independently and without interference or advice from her. The great, high ceiled room was dim with shadows. Its many corners were indistinct in their blackness. They hung like gray bats' wings above the huge four-poster bed that occupied the space just opposite and facing the door. In the sudden draft, the musty old curtains that shrouded it swayed back and forth like black cerements of some monstrous creature of the tomb. Slowly and sinisterly they billowed and sank back upon themselves, caving in like the hollow cheeks of a dead miser's ghost. I felt Alec draw in a sharp breath behind me. "Lend me your flash, Alec," I said quietly. I knew how to still Alec's jumpy nerves. He was one of those responsively sensitive chaps. A quiet word, a commonplace command or entreaty, and he was assured and calmed. Alec passed me his flash light. I switched it on. Examining the Room Without further ado I turned my attention to a minute examination of the room. Alec's description had been authentic as to every detail. There was absolutely no possible opening large enough to admit or give exit to any body larger than that of a normal six-year-old child. Of furnishings, there were only the great bed, a deal table beside it, and a single chair. Scattered here and there were huge built-in candle-sticks in which were several half-burnt-out candle ends. They were the only means of illumination in the room. 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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Angelo Solimann, Son of African Prince, Refused Greatest Honors A boy carrying a load on his back stands in front of a large camel, while a woman in a traditional dress stands nearby. In the background, there are palm trees and a tent. July 6, 1929 Angelo The Amazing Story of a Black Slave Who Became Adviser to Europe's Leading Rulers. By J. A. ROGERS, International Correspondent and Author. WHAT men with the ability to be great scientists, poets, thinkers, musicians, and artists are even now roaming the jungles of Africa and are only waiting for the quickening touch of civilization to come forth and dazzle the world with their gifts is proved by the number of Negroes, who led by fate, have come to Europe from time to time to hold high rank there. Among the foremost of these was Angelo Solimann. Born in Congo. Solimann, it seems, was born in the Congo about 1740. He was one of the thousands and thousands of children torn away from family and tribe by raiders and scattered in the slave-markets of North Africa and the New World. Thus his early history has come only from his own lips, and from what his childish memory has been able to recall. He was about seven at the time. He says that he was the son of an African prince who ruled a kingdom called Gangusilan. His family's name, he said, was Manni-Famory and his own Mmadi- Mmaky. He said he recalled the great respect with which his father was treated and the number of his servitors. Clever Child. As a child he was clever with the bow and arrow and could bring down with ease birds on the wing. He was also adept in dancing and in singing the songs of his native land, which made him a favorite with the tribe. One day as he was playing beside his mother while the latter was nursing his sister, another tribe, probably incited by the slave-hunters, descended on his people. His grandfather gave the alarm, and his father rushed out to meet the enemy, while Angelo ran off into the woods with another boy and hid behind a tree. This was the last he ever saw any of his parents alive, for peeping from behind the tree, he saw his father and his grandfather fall under the spears of the attackers. Others of the tribe now rushed out but they were beaten back and either killed or captured. Later Angelo and his companion were discovered, and led off prisoners. Exchanged for Horse. Arriving at the sea-coast he was exchanged for a horse and taken to the wharf. Here he found many of his tribe, awaiting shipment. He looked anxiously for his mother ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION nn, Son of A l Greatest H and his sister but they were not among them. He tried to learn something of their fate, but the others were afraid to talk, and soon after he was separated from his people forever. They probably were shipped on to America while he was taken to North Africa by his master. Here, desolate with home-sickness and the sad fate of his family, he was set to minding camels. Given to Countess. The years passed and one day a rich Italian on a visit to North Africa, saw the young slave and was so impressed by his splendid bearing and his gentle and amiable ways that he bought him, and taking him to Sicily, presented him to one of the richest ladies there, the Countess Solimann. Soon after his arrival he fell very ill and the countess got the best medical attendance for him and showered every attention on him. Among her attendants was a Negro woman, named Angelina, who was particularly kind to him. When he was cured, the countess, who had decided to adopt him into her own family, arranged for his baptism into the Christian faith. When asked by her what Christian name he would like, for hitherto he had been known by his African one, he replied: "Angelo," in recognition of Angelina's care. Loved by All Shortly after he was baptized with all the ceremonies befitting one belonging to a noble household, and as time went on he made himself dear to everybody by his goodness of heart, his just spirit, and the astonishing manner in which he progressed with his studies. As to dress he did not wear the Italian costume but one that was rather Oriental in taste, it having been specially designed for him by a leading Italian artist. It was simple but beautiful in its lines, a flow- What Would You Do If You Doubted Your Husband's Fidelity? See what MARCIA CARTER did in NICE CHILD a Short Story by Blanche Taylor Dickinson. Read it in this issue on Page 11. ing costume of dazzling whiteness, which, it is said, "showed off to great advantage the black, velvety color of the skin." As head-dress he wore a turban ornamented with an aigret and a diamond of the purest water. Remarkably Gifted But Angelo was not destined to remain with the family that loved him so much, and which he loved so deeply in return. One day the Prince Lobkowitz, Austrian general, and one of the great dignitaries of the Austrian Court, visited the Countess Solimann. The prince met Angelo and talked with him, and was so impressed with his well-proportioned body, the nobility of his features, and his wit and intelligence that he expressed a desire to have him as one of his personal attendants. At that time all Italy belonged to Austria, and when one so great as the imperial general, said he wished anything, it was regarded as equal to a command. The countess yielded him to the prince and once more Angelo found himself separated from his loved ones. Apt Pupil The first few weeks with the prince were unhappy ones for him, for the latter went off leaving him to the care of his major-domo, with the instruction that he should be taught German. This he mastered so rapidly that, it is said, in "17 days" he could write and speak that language with a fair degree of fluency. 5 On the prince's return he became his attendant and soon afterwards he became his esteemed friend and confidant. In the wars that followed he fought by the prince's side, and one day when the latter was wounded, he carried him off the battlefield on his shoulders. In the years that ensued Angelo became skilled in military tactics, and proved such an intrepid warrior, that, it is said that Marshall Lacy, commander-in-chief of the Austrian armies, "who esteemed him a great deal, praised him in front of the whole army, and presented him with a superb Turkish sword, and offered him the command of a company." But this would have taken him away from the prince and Angelo declined. Next to Prince In reality, Angelo stood next to the prince. Those who had favors to ask of the prince had to approach him him through Angelo—a task which, it is said, Angelo filled with such tact, kindliness, and irreproachable conduct, that he won the high opinion of all. Some years later the prince died and his last request of Angelo was that he should enter the service of the prince's best friend, the General, Prince Wenceslaus of Lichtenstein. At the same time Francis I, Emperor of Rome, hearing of the death of Prince Lobkowitz, sent a messenger to Angelo, offering him a high place in his service. But Angelo had (Continued on page six) ANGELO SOLIMANN REFUSED GREATEST HONORS By J. A. ROGERS 6 given his word and he remained with the Prince of the Lichtenstein. Guest at Coronation Here he remained for many years doing the same service as he had done for the Prince Lobkowitz. When Francis I died and Joseph II was to be crowned in his place at Frankfort, Germany, Angelo went with the Prince of Lichtenstein to the coronation. At Frankfort he met the young emperor, Joseph II, for the first time, and a friendship began between the two that was to last until the death of the emperor January 30, 1790. Maria Theresa, empress of Austria, and mother of Joseph, had given orders that Joseph should be educated as if learning were play. Joseph, becoming keenly interested in Angelo, invited him to his palace as well as to his apartments in the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace where the two would be seen together at all hours of the day. They called each other by their first names, and would stroll about the palace grounds and the city together. Friend of Emperor The young emperor, it is said, "even took Angelo's arm in promenading." Angelo with his wider experience, and noble and cultivated mind, did much to influence the emperor. Later, Joseph succeeded to the throne of Austria, becoming one of the most liberal and enlightened of all rulers. He was a friend to religious tolerance, which his mother, Maria Theresa, had not been. He did all he could to improve the lot of the peasants and to spread knowledge. His motto was: "Reason and Enlightenment." Secret Exposed Before this, however, Joseph was unwittingly to be the cause of a quarrel between Angelo and the Prince de Lichtenstein. Angelo had been secretly married for some years without the knowledge or consent of the prince. He had, however, confided in the young emperor, and the latter, in conversation with the prince one day, let slip a remark that led to the exposure of Angelo's secret. The prince, in anger, banished Angelo from the palace, and struck his name from his will. Among the things he had destined for him was a superb diamond that Angelo used to wear on his turban when he rode with the prince on great parades or on holidays. 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Returns to Palace On this Angelo went back to live in the palace, taking his family with him, and supervising the work of the tutors. The prince gave him a pension which was to be paid to his wife after his death. During these years he made several voyages, sometimes on his own affairs, sometimes on pleasure. At Milan, the Arch-duke Ferdinand, warmly welcomed him and his family. At Versailles, where he visited the Queen Marie Antoinette, sister of his friend, Joseph II, he was received with high honor by the queen and her court. At chess he ranked with the best of his day. It was an age when gambling was fashionable but Angelo never played for large sums. Was Kind-Hearted The following story is told of him: One day, at the instigation of the prince, he took part in a game of faro and won 20,000 florins. His adversary, eager for revenge, bet him another 20,000. Angelo played and won, but knowing that his opponent would be ruined offered to play him, on which he arranged the cards so skillfully that the other won back the second bet. This act of delicacy, it is said, won him much admiration and praise. When his wife died Angelo was so deeply affected that he decided to retire permanently from court life. Gaining the permission of the prince he returned to his suburban home. Here he spent the days educating his daughter, the Baronness of Heuchtersleben. He received no more friends at his table, leading as retired a life apossible. To set his child the example he drank only water. Perennial Youth He enjoyed robust health, even in his declining years. He showed so little sign of age that his friends, meeting him in the streets, used to playfully tell him that they took him for his son. On November 21, 1796, at the age of 75, while walking on the street, he was taken with apoplexy and died soon after. 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His portrait engraved at Augsburg 'is to be found in the Lichtenstein Gallery.'" (Est. 1901—25 years of satisfaction). Cannibalism Declines in Last Stronghold Noted Polish Explorer Reports Passing of One of World's Oldest Customs SEMI-CANNIBALS IN FESTIVE DRESS Dyaks, members of a semi-cannibal tribe in the Congo, dressed for a festival. Note the odd musical instrument carried by the manin the center. Make your hair lustrous Banish gray hair this quick, easy French way Look young. Keep your hair black. Larieuse will do it in 15 minutes. Easy to apply. One application makes the hair a lustrous black. No stickiness or odor. Any that gets on scalp washes off quickly. Thousands say Larieuse is best. Will make you look years younger. Take advantage—mail coupon now. GODEFROY MFG. CO. 3530 Olive Street St. Louis, Mo. CODEFROY MFG. CO. 3530 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. Please send me one full size package Larieuse French Hair Coloring for the enclosed $1.15. Name Street City State July 6, 1929 Cannibal Noted Pol SEMI-CAN Dyaks, members of a semi-can- odd musical instrument carri RETURNING recently from a year's journey throughout the ca, Dr. Ferdinand Ossendowski, the noted Polish writer and explorer, stated that only in rare instances was there any mention of cannibalistic practices. In the account of his recent trip ("Slaves of the Sun"), Dr. Ossendowski mentions but two or three forest tribes that are now known to practice the eating of human flesh. Human Flesh Relished This is a remarkable change from the situation prevailing in many parts of Africa even as late as 25 years ago. At that time cannibalism was common in Africa. Most of the African cannibals ate human flesh because they relished it and not because of necessity or religious rituals, although there were tribes where cannibalism was a part of their religious ceremony. The Niam-Niam and Monbuttu nations, until very recently, carried on wars for the purpose of obtaining human flesh for consumption. It was not an uncommon sight at one time to see human flesh for sale in the market places of large communities in West Africa. The Bangala, a tribe of very high culture residing in the Congo, practiced cannibalism on a large scale up until just a few years ago. Eating Dead Relatives In some places the eating of dead relatives was combined with the killing of all who were aged or sick. Sometimes the flesh was eaten raw and sometimes cooked. Among some tribes both in Africa and Australia dead bodies were kept and prepared in a peculiar manner. They were then consumed as a rare delicacy by the innocent children of nature. Sometimes it was a religious custom to consume the bodies of deceased relatives as a mark of respect. At other times a murderer feasted on the body of his victim in order to keep from being haunted. Bloody Rites Some of the bloodiest cannibalistic rites in Africa were practiced in Dahomey. There twice a year the cruel "Customs" were held. These were ceremonies consisting of the sacrifice of hundreds of victims for the repose of the soul of the king or one of his ancestors. For these ceremonies the king's army raided nearby towns of other black monarchs for victims. When a sufficient number of prisoners was obtained, they were dressed in ceremonial robes and placed in a stockade surrounded by high stacks of thorn bushes. Female Warriors Then the king assembled his Amazon Corps, of female warriors, and signalling, bade them charge the stockade. Through the thorn bushes they went, their bodies torn by the thorns, and into the stockade where each seized a prisoner and brought him or her triumphantly to the king. The first Amazon to scale the barrier and return with her prize, presented the poor unfortunate to the monarch, who, borrowing the Amazon's sword, decapitated the victim. 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Afterwards, great fires were built and the bodies crisply roasted. Women Barred In Grand Bassam, now a thriving West African port under French control, it was once the custom to hold a festival every time a new village was founded. At such times every one taking part in the festival was forced to partake of the human vicits sacrificed. Among the Basutos, an independent nation of South Africa, it was not long ago the custom when a very brave foe was killed, to immediately pluck out and eat his heart, under the belief that such 4 consumption gave courage and strength. Certain tribes such as the Bakubi of Angola, never permitted women to partake of human flesh. The reason for this was that it was believed that such flesh was good for the soul, and since it was held by them that women had no soul, there was no necessity for their indulging in the cannibalistic rites. South Sea Cannibals It should not be supposed that cannibalism in recent times has been confined to the African continent. On the contrary it is not unknown today, in Australia and the South Sea Islands where Christianity has not gained a firm foothold. Cannibalism was formerly general in Australia among the black people who inhabited that continent. In the Luritcha tribe it was customary to feed weakling babies on the bodies of stronger babies captured in raids on villages. Even today, despite the watchfulness of the Christian authorities, an individual or tribe will revert to the eating of human flesh. Among the Dyaks of Borneo, whose favorite sport was head-hunting, it was the general practice to torture the victim, and then consume the flesh under the watchful eyes of priests. Ferocious Tribes The Cucumas, a tribe of Peruvian Indians, have been discovered of recent years to be one of the most fiercely cannibalistic peoples known. They would eat the bodies of their dead, grind up their bones and drink the dust mixed with fermented drink. This tribe is the most savage on the South American continent. Among some of the very remote Eskimo tribes today, women suspected of witchcraft, are horribly mutilated and even killed. The history of certain West Coast tribes of North America shows the existence of secret societies of magicians who practiced cannibalism, such practice being necessary for membership in the societies. Only Priests Eat In the southeastern part of New Guinea, there are still certain tribes where the murderer is not permitted to partake of his victim. In some cases the entire clan to which the dead man belonged is barred from the feast. It is interesting to note also that in Mindanao, the largest island in the Philippines, the only persons who were so privileged were the priests who led the warriors. Originated With Whites It must not be concluded from the foregoing that only the darker races have been addicted to cannibalism. Indeed, quite the opposite is true. Cannibalism was prac- 7 ticed by the ancient inhabitants of France, Germany, Italy, China. Thibet and all of the region around the Mediterranean Sea. Patricide was practiced with cannibalism. When the Romans visited Great Britian, they discovered the inhabitants devouring each other at every opportunity. On the authority of Herodotus, the Greek historian, we know that the Finnish people of his time were very much addicted to cannibalism. An interesting survival of the early cannibalism of the Irish is seen in their present-day celebration of the wake. Today food is brought to the room in which the corpse lies and everybody eats and drinks heartily But in the old days before Ireland was civilized, the body of the deceased was the piece de resistance of the repast. Worst Cannibals Probably the worst record for cannibalism was held by the Aztecs of Mexico no longer ago than 1521. This populous nation which had reached a very high stage of barbaric culture, waged war for the sole purpose of obtaining victims to sacrifice to the war god, Huitzilopochtli. 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The tall door itself, was, on the inner. side, a polished black surface like the transom. But to such a de- gree was the lustre of its gleaming surface polished that it made a per- fect mirror. It was weird to watch the shadows chase themselves across this black mirror that gleamed like the black, still depths of some deep forest pool hidden among jungle trees. I ran my hand over the polished surface. It was as smooth and cold as marble. My hand slipped over it as easily-as the feet of dancers slip over a highly polished ballroom floor But there was nothing more than admiration of the fantastic idea that had conceived the oddity to be gained from the examination. Alene Hardmore stood still near the entrance watching me. I thought I detected a sinister smile on her ebony face when I looked up unex- pectedly. But she did not move or offer a word of advice or criticism. 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St. Joseph, Mo, rand fantastic they might be. With a last circuit of the room, in which I carefully. examined ‘each article of furnishing closely only to find that they were exactly what ‘they purported to be, I returned to the tall polished door and, with a ‘courteous inclination of the head to the sphynx-eyed black woman stand- ing there, stepped out into the nar- row corridor whither Alec had pre- ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION ee ceded me. witl Old Diaron stood at the further | nac end holding a candle high above his|TH head to lighten the shadowy black- ness of the canyon-like aisle where) ((. we stood. slev “We will be within call, Madame, | pla, room,!if you need us during the night,” I) Se} ‘each | Said,” facing the silent woman. ma: uly to| “I will not need you,” she said. The| a. 1 what | words had a prophetic sound. con ed to} As I turned and followed Alec to; Mi: ith a|where old Diaron waited with the | abc ad to| light, I heard the slight thud of the| anc fand- | closing door behind me. of nar-| Alene Hardmore had shut herself | ove | pre-'in that room of horror for the night the with its black shadows and the me- nace of the unknown terror of ‘THE CREEPING THING, (End.of third installment.) (Alene Hardmore, the female sleuth, exhibited credentials which placed her first in authority at the Selwyn House. Tom Frederick, the master detective, is annoyed for fear a@-woman will, as usual, further complicate the situation. Anyway, ‘Miss Hardmore has no misgivings about her ability on account of sex, and proceeds to investigate the room of horror by locking herself therein overnight. What happens? Read the fourth installmert next week.) 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Is a name to con- ege boxing world, this writing we have this interesting handwrit- ells some invaluable sns who want to know at a real boxer's na- tion and use it along with his determina- tion, he will see his dreams fulfilled. These things are true of Mr. Lewis, but they can also be true of you. It may be that you have a deep set ambition to do something worth while but have not known just what to do. Here in this little picture of a really successful boxer, you have proof that a man with real ambition can do things for himself. "Doug" Lewis' handwriting shows that he has this ambition—and your writing tells things about you in just the same way. It is a real picture of you and your talents. YOU MAY HAVE A PERSONAL REPORT MADE OF YOUR HAND-WRITING IF YOU WILL WRITE A PAGE, USING PEN AND INK, SIGN YOUR NAME, SEND IT WITH A STAMPED AND ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR REPLY, BE SURE TO ENCLOSE THE STAMPED ENVELOPE, FOR LETTERS WITHOUT THIS WILL BE DISCARDED. 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He is the kind of fellow who has ability to study at home, and lay a foundation to get some place in the world. He thinks quickly. He is thrifty, and he shows initiative—the ability to see opportunities for his own advantage. He can talk very freely, and has a very great deal of pride. Mr. Lewis has learned self-control. He has determination, which is not the same as will power. He determines to do a thing, and he will do it if such a thing is possible. He has proved this by his boxing record. He is hopeful; he expects to see tomorrow bring better than today, and he has the initiative and aggressiveness to go after the better things. Ambition Indicated Another quality shows in this handwriting. This is ambition. Mr. Lewis sets his goal a long way ahead. He can be very practical, but it is true that he builds air castles, and then starts climbing to reach them. If he will cultivate more will power. Why worry about delayed periods from unnatural causes. 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We do need plenty of liquid, however, particularly when it is hot and we perspire about twenty hours out of the twenty-four. Water is always the staple drink, and cold milk is one of the best drinks obtainable for the children. Pop, as a rule, is not to be advocated. Better by far to let the children drink a good ice-cream soda, or even better, a drink made from fresh fruit of some kind. Here are some recipes—one for a homemade soda, and three others for home-made fruit drinks that may be taken in as large quantity as you desire. HOME-MADE ICE CREAM SODA Place a ball of ice cream in the bottom of a tall glass. Fill glass rls have lots . and pretty BAROQUE REVUE MUSIC (A. A. W. RENNEGARDE) 3. They became a well fitted pair, for Walker was a very clever business man and was quite at home with the shrewdest theatre managers. Often Walker engaged in the most complicated arrangements with the cleverest of managers; and very seldom failed to obtain his terms. 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Of course, in America he is known by a shorter and uglier name. These male cocottes are of striking figure—handsome, immaculately dressed and with patent leather hair. Few, if any, are blond. I have seen dozens of gigolos, and the noticeable fact about them is that they are all dark. Most women would be proud to be seen with men of such appearance. As to their manners, they are the smoothest and most insinuating. They know feminine psychology as the hand knows the path to the mouth. A lady, entering a night club, unattended, has but to summon a gigolo. He dances with her—dances ravishingly—and she gives him a minimum of fifty cents a dance. Rich women, especially of middle age, have been known "to fall" for these sheiks. They sometimes take one of them to the best establishments and suit him out thoroughly. He becomes her guide when she tours the Continent. Usually he is a Russian and speaks several languages. 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Looking backward that Saturday afternoon a year seemed a terrible long time to have listened to a set line of adulation or chastisement, as the case might be. Bob was adorable, much more so than any of her friends' husbands, and Marcia appreciated him but she could not keep from becoming restless on Saturday afterncons lately. She dreaded them and the certain telephone call from the Willow Catering concern where Bob had been employed so long. Somebody was bound to throw a party Saturday night which necessarily forced Bob to work extra late. Marcia's four rooms were beautiful, cool and appropriate. A radio was near the large front window; an upholstered living room suite and davenport table were cor- He watched the eyelid rectly placed and flimsy marquisette criss-cross curtains were at each of the three windows. Bob had taken the house and furnished it according to Marcia's directions before the wedding, and then when she came on with him from Louisville following the brilliant wedding she found every detail minutely carried out. She had been so happy, in fact she was happy now but as the phone began to tinkle she dragged herself across the room, resigned to imminent unhappiness. "Marcia Carter." Her name sounded hollow. "Nothing surprising about that," she answered his information. "No, I'm not angry Bob, I'm——" "What? Oh, no, you can't help it," she tried to be sweet. "Yes, I'm listening." "Ob. just out." "Sure. Haven't I always been nice. Bob?" "Well, I'm sorry you object—but—I'm going just the same. I'm not going to read a darn line. I'm going somewheres!" She knew Bob had meant to say some more but in her excited anger she hung up just as his positive voice began something. They had never quarreled about anything although they had not agreed on every subject. One was in the air now and Marcia shuddered to think of what it might bring about. After she had cried down two coats of powder and brushed her hair on the divan pillows a time or two she regarded herself insolently. "Nice child, nice fool is better. Bob could be lying to me every Saturday night." She bit her lower lip to repel the ugly doubts that welled up. "Well, sink or swim, here goes," she declared and went to get her coat and hat. Marcia looked like a million dollars when she tripped out her door up Center avenue. It was not far to the Elmore theater but Marcia had not been there alone. Emma and Susie and Katherine told her she was a fool and was only spoiling Bob Carter and herself, too. She smiled and wondered what they would say when she told them about her rebellion. She looked through the crowd and tried to dodge those she knew by --- E CHILD ted Her Husband, So She Set Out to Go The coast was clear when she stepped up to the window to purchase a ticket. 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Must not be very anxious to keep a date with me, the first date, too," the driver of the sporty roadster complained as they drove away. "Oh, Bill, let's don't argue, please!" Marcia cried. "Who was that fellow carried you in there, anyhow?" Bill demanded. Marcia gasped. Where had Bill been. spying? Bill went on speaking: "Just because I been hanging around six months trying to get you, don't think I'm going to take a whole lot of skegelee, 'cause I'm not, brownskin." Marcia's illusions were fading leaving Bill, the man for whom she had cherished a secret admiration the last half year, in bold relief a good looking but coarse mannered guy. "Now, Bill, don't take too much for granted, and just because I consented to go with you tonight in case Bob worked doesn't mean that I belong to you," Marcia said icily. "Come down, baby, before I bring you down. You know I'm wild about you. Marcia. I'm going to take you away from Bob Carter as sure as he's a waiter. You watch me." 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Take me home, please," Marcia whispered and drew closer to warn him of shallow ground. "I'll die first!" he cried and crushed her frightened self to his breast, passionately. Conscience was dying a terrible death, Marcia's arms' were stealing upward and around the neck of the pleading man when a great flare of headlights came around the curve. The bus flashed by just as the two sprang apart in time to read "Willow Catering, Inc." in electric across the body. "Oh, I'm ruined now!" she wailed. Bill was skeptical of her remark. "Well—I haven't ruined you," he laughed nervously and started the motor. "I'll try to beat them to town." Marcia cried all the way in despite Bill's pleading. "Now, Marcia, we got to figure out some way to be together. We care too much for each other to let it go to seed, baby!" Bill told her as they neared her street. Marcia was silent and Bill raved on. "Next Saturday you get in a fidge to go to Louisville to see your people, I'll catch the train at Sewickley and we'll let up down the road somewhere. Sunday night you go on to Louisville and I'll beat it back here to my job Monday morning." They were two blocks away from Marcia's house now and he pulled in at the shady curb. Marcia had been silently resenting the man's amazing cocksureness and regaling herself for a mighty fool. This man against sturdy old Bob. She alighted quickly and leaned forward to whisper. Try Skin Wite at Our Risk DR. SHOENBROD LABORATORIES, 554 W. Adams St., Dept. 10, Chicago, Ill. Name ..... Address..... City..... State..... --- "I'll be damned!" Bill gasped. Marcia began to cry. A new, glorious thrill awaits you, and what is more the continued use of Skin Wite will actually lighten the natural color of your skin. Not affected by perspiration. A wonderful base for powder. 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"I didn't believe you'd go anywhere, you blessed little scared thing!" Bob cried smothering her face with kisses and brushing the soft hair from his eyes. "Ugh-h-h!" Marcia snuggled closer, shuddering. "Daddy going to take it on a nice long trip. Going to be off a week now and take it to see its muver down to Louisville, and on to North Carolina to see its new kinsfolk." Bob petted. He looked down into her face and saw the brave but futile effort to hold two tears in check. He lifted her small body from the floor, inwardly cursing himself for neglecting her and swearing to be guilty of that no more. "Marcia, don't cry," he begged. Little by little the sobbing subsided and Bob returned to the bedroom with his precious burden. She was tired. He watched the eyelids flutter sleepily, saw the rosebud lips pucker for a good night kiss and all the pride one man can hold inflated him as his lips closed passionately down on those inviting ones. "Lord. 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