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so that made it easy and she called up his num-
Der
is this Mr.. Valentine Vail?" she inquired
politely.
Yes was the reply. What can do for your?
I'm a friend of Florences," said Miss Fairfield
g1ibly, and she wants me to ask you to wait for
her She'll be at your office at about four O'Clock,
and she wants you to go with her Grand, a
most important Grand.
HIM. To pick out a set of furs, l suppose
She remarked this morning that summer
the time to buy them. Well, whatever Flossie
says goes. I'll be here"
IAN right, good-by,' and again she rang off.
Her work was done Surely after such
assistance those two foolish young people could get
together7 But it seemed SO tame to drop the
matter and prosaically take her own train back to
Stamford Connecticut She wished she could talk
with Hamilton. 1t absurd, of course and
she had no intention of doing it, but it would do
no harm to if by any chance he was in the
s. telephone book. She found two Richard Hamiltens
and merely because she couldn't bear to stop the
fun she concluded to try them.
The first she called proved to be most ill
hammered man, and she rang off hastily. The
next time a subordinate answered who told her
that Hamilton had left the Office and gone to his
apartment. She inquired the address of Hamilton's
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sion the young mans face that some one he
knew arriving Following his glance, she
fine-looking le-aged man helping girl
from a cab. Grace hadn't the slightest doubt
the identity of these people and in seconds
she had noted every detail of Florence Wallis
appearance
She pretty, vivacious girl, with a roguish
wilful face and a fascinating smile The dainty
costume of white embroidered linen and the black
hat with plumes met with Grace's entire approval
and she breathed a sigh of relief that her ben
ehciaries such proper people.
Then she looked back at Dick Hamilton and
amazed at the change in his demeanor
His eager alertness all gone and he leaned
against a pillar in attitude of hopeless de-
lection. Grace almost burst into laughter as she
suddenly realized that the young merely
acting his part. She had told him over the tele-
phone to pretend that he about to sail and of
course Florence must find him properly respondent
With bowed head and folded arms, Hamilton flor
Grace felt convinced it he) stood, looking
like whose last earthly hope has departed
Although careful to avoid any appearance of
recognition Grace drew nearer to him and waited
In moment Florence and her father approach
ed Breathlessly, Grace watched the meeting and
unashamed of her housekeeping, listened for words
that would prove the identity of the actors in her
10 Fro,,, Al
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That alters the case cried Dick, and light
came into his eyes he grasped both the little
white gloved hands. Listen, Florence the boat
sails in few minutes, and we've no time to waste.
If postpone this trip and go later in the season,
will you go with me? Will you, love?"
Yes" said Florence with such adorable
glance at the big man that Grace wondered how he
RETAINED from catching her in his arms.
But he only said Come then, my girl. Let's
get out of this, quick. Where's your father?'
But" said Florence, don't you have to see
about your luggage and your ticket"
Oh-er-yes. Well, you stay here with your
father. Don't move, now; stay right in this place,
and III go and order my things sent back, and
I'll get my-er-ticket extended" From the
difficulty he seemed to find in making these pre-
varications, Grace judged that young Hamilton
ordinarily truthful man.
He soon returned, and they started merrily away,
Grace followed and saw the two get into
four-wheeler she climbed into her own hanson.
On sudden impulse she pulled off one of her own
dainty oxfords, and her cab passed Florences she
tossed the shoe in at the window, crying: "Fates
congratulations and good lucki" Then she said to
her driver: To Blanks shoeshop, fast you CAM
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that Hamilton had left the off
apartment. She inquired the &C
rooms and said good-by Then
she called up the bachelor
apartment-house. Here a rather
curt clerk consented to make
inquiries, and finally informed
her that Hamilton had gone
to his club.
Grace Fairfe1d's mood had
changed From a spirit of reck-
less daring, she had passed to
that of logged persistence.
Richard Hamilton must be
found! She had put Florence
Vail in a miserable position,
otherwise, and she must rescue
her After trying two clubs in
vain, she tried third and was
told that Hamilton had been
there but had just gone out.
In despair, Grace cried out :
"Oh, isn't there anybody
there who can tell me where
he went?"
Perhaps the emotion in her
voice touched the heart of the
statue-ike servant who was
answering her call, but at any
rate he asked a passing club
member, who was a friend of
Hamilton's, if he would take the
receiver. And so, when Grace
cried again: Cant you, please,
tell me where to find Mr.. Hamil-
toni" a kind voice replied ::
Why, yes; he has just gone
around to Mrs. Lyons on Fifth
ave.
Is there a telephone there?"
inquired Grace breathlessly.
mo, / don't think SO. No,
I'm sure there isn't. Can l do
anything for your"
"Yes. Go and tell hin-no,
go and ask him to telephone me.
Will you please go and get him
this telephone? Go quicklyl 1t
Her unknown friend had app;
waited for ten minutes, and thel
again. Hamilton had not yet re
give her telephone numberl S
would repeat her call later 1t
but her next call brought
last.
Is this Mr.. Richard Han
in voice weak with excite
ton.
Yes. Did you wish to spea
" | do. And I've no time for
Are you going to India?"
Yes"
Are you sailing on the Be
noon?"
mo, I've changed my plans {
"Oh, / don't care when you
minute. If Florence Vail would
you go at all?"
Excuse me, madam"
Answer my question! Wou
" Well, not alone .
Then listen. Florence Vail
ing on the Bouvardia. and She
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on Florence's face, Grace saw
that she was deeply touched at
Dicks evident misery.
A moment more and a white
gloved hand was laid gently on
the big gray suede one, and a
girls voice said softly: Dick
With an admirable start of
surprise, the man looked up
from his reverie, and exclaimed:
Florence! Why are you
here?"
Grace could have embraced
them both, in sheer joy at the
success of her plan, and also
in admiration of Hamilton
acting
Vail, who had doubtless
been coached by his daughter,
stepped aside a little and
seemed interested in watching
the crowds OF people.
. came to tell you good
by" said Florence. She spoke
SO low that Grace was obliged
to edge up a little nearer, but
she knew she was in no danger
of being recognized, and too,
the lovers were already OBJ
hvious to the fact that there
was anyone else on the boat
but themselves.
After your good-by of last
evening, another was hardly
necessary" said Dick.
That's right" said Grace
to herself. Give it to her;
she's a naughty little coquette."
Il wanted to say too, went
on Florence, stammering a
little, "that-that I'm sorry
you're going"
case" cried Dick, and a light
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
before Saturday evening, when the time
for entries closes.
w. c. T. U. Federation

The regular monthly meeting of the
Christian Temperance unions was held
yesterday in the Vernon Congregational
church. The meeting was presided over
by Mrs. Hattie F. Merrill and was
opened with devotionals by Miss CT.
Stickney After the regular business
session Mrs. Kate Tupper Wilkes, who
has been appointed superintendent to
organize the women to work in the no
saloon campaign, gave directions to
them regarding the distribution of liter
ature and other campaigning. Mrs.
Burlingame of Rhode Island led a SYM
postum Saloon or No Saloon" declar-
ing if the movement to abolish the
saloon fails it will be because of the
ignorance and indifference of the peo-
pie. Others who took part in lively
discussion on this subject were Mrs.
Hester T. Griffith, Mrs. Celia Noll, Mrs.
e. P. Boiler and Miss G. T. Stickney.
Luncheon was served at noon and Rev.
William Davis opened the afternoon
session. Mrs. oliver Stewart, vice pres
ident of the Suffrage league of Illinois,
gave an answer to the question, "Why
do women want the ballot?" in a speech
filled with witty and pointed remarks.
Music was furnished by Miss Cecil Bar
low, Carl Shaddan and Mrs. w. H. Car
penter
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
Wornan's Clubs
Election of Officers

The Highland Park Ebell the baby
branch of the Ebell club, met Tuesday
and elected officers to serve through the
coming year. Mrs. NJ. D. Osmud was
chosen president, and Mrs. r. II. Trip,
who has served the club so charmingly
as president during the past year, was
elected first vice president. other Of
ficers are: Second vice president, Mrs.
r. Hood; treasurer, Mrs. S. S. Judson;
recording secretary, Mrs. Hammer; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. E. S. Nc
Clelland; critics. Mrs. C. r. Ritchie and
Mrs. Grant.
Although less than two years old the
club has had a remarkable growth and
is foremost in all affairs, social, intel
lectual and civic, in Highland Park
The members are planning as their
closing event a reception which prom
ises to be a delightful affair and several
hundred invitations will be sent out in
a few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
Diamond Medal Contest

An oratorical diamond medal contest
will be given Friday evening, May &c,
in the First Congregational church on
Hope street, between Eighth and Ninth
streets. The affair is in charge of Mrs.
Alice Chantry of Whittier the superin-
tendent of medal contest work.
Following are the contestants: George
Pierson of Pasadena, R. L. Smith of
Whittier, Eugene Tincher of Pomona,
Miss Myrtle Grant of Los Angeles, Miss
Alma Swain of Whittier and Mrs. d.
Shields of Glendora.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
Staying of Seagure

Finally according 10 Ine story, IleI-
cules decided to wipe out the whole
list of railroad shop employees. and is
said to have written note telling of
his intentions, and then to have gone
to the railroad shops armed with two
revolvers.
When Hercules arrived at the shops
he entered into conversation with the
men with whom he had formerly been
employed.
do you intend to take me back?'
he asked. Upon receiving a negative
answer, he again asked: Then it is
all OFF," "All off," answered one of
the men.
Like a flash, it is alleged, Hercules
leaped to the top of a stool and leveled
his revolvers. Flash after flash came
from the muzzles. according to the evil
dence as he fired into the crowd of
workmen. Before he was overpowered
Seagure had been shot and killed.
When officers reached the place Her
cules stood in the middle of the shop
and his face was an utter blank. AT
times an idiotic laugh came from him,
but with that exception he made no
sign that he appreciated what he had
done.
At the preliminary examination it
was noticeable that the man was not
shamming insanity and he was taken
before a lunacy commission. A verdict
ordered him committed in Patton and
the case was removed from the docket
His petition TO be taken to Los An
geles for trial on the charge met with
instant attention from the district at
torneys office and the case will be sci
for June 8.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18

Mrs. Phillip Gerhardy has been elect
ed to serve the Wednesday Morning
club as president for the coming year.
Mrs. Gerhardy was elected first vice
president at the last meeting of the
club and at the special business ses-
sicn held yesterday morning she was
placed in nomination for the presi-
dency, left vacant by the resignation
Of Mrs. f. u. Prior.
At the opening of the session, Mrs.
Prior's resignation was brought before
the club for consideration and there
was as there has been all along, much
opposition to accepting it. One of Mrs.
Priors friends then spoke for her, de-
claring that she would not reconsider
her decision. and moving that the re-
signation be accepted with regret. The
motion was carried and the new presi-
dent elected. Mrs. Gerhardy has been
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18

a member OF the club since its infancy
and she is considered a very capable
woman and one who will do honor to
the position. She was prominent on
the committee in charge OF the meeting
of the state federation held recently in
Los Angeles and is also a member OF
the Friday Morning club.
Mrs. M. A. Foster was chosen to fill
the former place of Mrs. Gerhardy
as first vice president.
Following the election, business af-
fairs in relation to the work OF next
year were discussed and plans made for
the closing event of the year. 1t was
decided that this shall be a picnic to
be held in MiIler's canyon next We'd
nesday. The club members will leave
on the Hollywood cars at 10 O'Clock
from Fourth and Broadway and the
day win be spent in delightful manner
in the pretty canyon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
Ruskln Art Club

Under the direction of Mrs. J. F.
Kanst the Ruskin Art club spent a de-
lightful morning yesterday studying
the works and lives Of the painters Of
Holland, Belgium and Germany. Mrs.
Kanst was the club delegate to the
Woman's parliament and she also made
this an occasion for giving her report.
After Introductory remarks by the
leader several papers on the different
artists were read by members of the
club. Miss Victoria Wilmer was one Of
the young women who contributed to
this part of the program and Holland"
was made the subject Of an interest
ing sketch. Mrs. Nichols read a paper
on Israel" and Mrs. j. w. Hendricks
one on "Mauve and Mesbag." "Ander
Voin" was the artist chosen by Miss
Lethia Lewis for her paper and Mrs.
Koyer spoke of "Wanters."
Plans for the exhibit are progressing
rapidly and a report yesterday showed
everything in a very favorable condi-
tion. All artists of Southern California
are invited TO submit work to the jurors
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18

usual charming manner and awakened
the keenest interest. 1t answers in
some ways the question which has
been creating much discussion of late:
"Why should these countries, united
by nature, wish to become separated?''
Mrs. Riddle gave a sketch of James
Hyde of the Equitable. and several
others added items concerning that in
stitution and it's members. The storm
centers of the worlds politics were in
vestigated and the usual review of
archaeological and scientific discoveries
was given.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
LAUNCH CATCHES FIRE
Occupants Jump Overheard but ReacF
Shore Safely

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May ia launch in
which were John S. Huyler, the
wealthy manufacturer; his son-in-law
and three other men who were about
to board a steam yacht in the Hud-
son, has caught fire. Oil in the bot
tom of the launch became ignited a
moment after leaving the dock and the
blaze spread quickly to the bow.
Mr.. Huyler and two others sitting
there were compelled to jump over
board to save themselves. All are good
swimmers and had little difficulty in
reaching shore. The fire was ex-
tinguished in time to avert serious
accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
N|NE-YEAR-OLD
GIRL L|NCU|ST
SPEAKS SEVERAL LANGUAGES
FLUENTLY
INTERPRETER FOR GRANDMA
Mother of the Child Is Spanish and
Father an ItaIlan-LittIe Ones
Smartness Far Exceeds
Her Age
INTERPRETER FOR GRANDMA

A 9-year-old interpreter is the latest
wonder to be discovered among the
school youngsters of Los Angeles.
The child is Juanita Salites, an
orphan, who lives with her great grand
mother at Ninth and Mateo streets.
The old woman had occasion TO visit
the county clerks offices yesterday, ac-
smartness far exceeding her age the
child took the necessary questions from
the clerk and without an instant's hesi-
tation translated them to her aged rel
ative, while the clerks looked on in
wonder at the child's remarkable COM
mand of the English language
Smoothly and rapidly came the flow
of words from the little ones mouth,
while her great black eyes snapped
with intelligence and comprehension.
She seemed to thoroughly understand
and enjoy her work.
Speaks Perfect English
The child's English is more perfect
than that of the ordinary child of
IL or 13 years of age, and she handled
the legal phrases of the pension re-
port as though it were A. B, C or a
fairy story.
The little ones mother was Spanish
woman and her father an Italian. Both
died when the girl was a baby and she
scarcely remembers them, but faint
recollection of the sweet syllables of
her fathers language still clings to
her, and occasionally a little Italian
song. in it's minor key, comes from the
childish throat as the only sacred leg
acy from the long forgotten parent.
The great grandmother of the child is
Mrs. Clara Salites, an aged Indian wo-
man, who was prominent in the early
history of California and who is now
spending her last years with none but
the 9-year-old descendant to keep her
company.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
tuesday Topics Club

An account of a journey through
Norway and Sweden. illustrated with
views, given by Miss Victoria Wilmer
at the meeting of the Tuesday Current
Topics club. was one of the most in
teresting features of the session. The
paper was given in Miss Winners
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
Business Woman's Club

The Los Angeles Business Woman's
club will give a banquet and musical
next Wednesday evening for the pur-
pose of raising money for fund to be
used in starting a library in the club.
The club is progressing in a manner
that exceeds what some of the founders
had hoped, and 1t is expected that this
affair will be delightful social event.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
DEMANDS TRIAL ON
MURDER CHARGE
CANNOT STAND HORRORS OF
INSANE ASYLUM
CASE DocKETED FOR JUNE 5
Amos Hercules, Alleged Slayer Of
seauure, to Be Returned
From Patton Asylum
at Once

Struggling between two horrors, that
of remaining in an insane asylum, pos
sessing all the mental faculties Of the
sane person, or facing a Jury in a
criminal court with a charge of mur-
der against him, has been the condition
Of Amos Hercules, a railroad employe,
who was sent to Patton asylum from
Los Angeles about a year ago on a
charge of insanity, and who yesterday
decided to take the final step and sent
TO the district attorneys office a de-
mand to be taken to Los Angeles for
trial.
The case Of Hercules has been one
Of tlA most curious in the annals of
crime. He was employed in the Redon-
do railroad shops prior to the tragedy
which has ruined his life.
During December, 1903, he was or
dered to assist man named Seagure,
who was employed as assistant to the
shop blacksmith, to carry in some coal
for the forge.
Hercules started to carry out the or
der, but when he reached the coal box
he revolted at the idea of the menial
work and went back to his labor with
out having fulfilled the order
The affair was reported to headquar-
ters and Hercules was discharged. He
went away and brooded over the affair
for three days. His discharge seemed
to have caused him considerable worry
and he returned to the shops several
times and asked to be taken back
again,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
Los Anqeles w. c. T. U.

The Los Angeles Union w. C. T. U.
will meet this afternoon in the First
Methodist church and a symposium on
the subject MY Path in the No-saloon
Movement will occupy the afternoon.
1t will be led by the president Of the
union, Mrs. Lucy Blanchard.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18
CLEANLY WOMAN
ETrOneOusly Thinks by Securing Her Seal
ThaI She Cmres Dandruff

CIeany woman has an erroneous idea
that by securing the scalp, which removes
drum She may wash her scalp every day,
and yet have dandrun her life long accom-
panied by falling hair, too. The only way
in the world 10 cure dandruff is TO kill the
dandruff germ, and there is no hair prepara-
tion that viii DO that but Newbro's Herpi-
eide. Herpicide, by killing the dandruff
germ, leaves the hair free TO grow as
healthy nature intended. Destroy the Gauss,
you remove the effect XIII the dandrun
germ with Herpicide Sold by leading drug
gists Send 10c In stamps for sample to
The Herpicide Co., Detroit Mich.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-18

Clever Giving for June Brides

Happy will be the recipients IL the picture
is selected here. What is more appropriate
than a picture artistically framed? Hun
dreds of subjects to select from. Visit our
art gallery. Sanborn Vail & Co, 357 South
Broadway
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DR.. BYRON w. KING.

An effort is being made, with
every indication of success, to Sc
cure DR.. Byron w. King for a lee
ture here the last of the present
month. He will be in the state
about that time. Two dates-Oct.
goth and 3Ist-have been snb-
mitted and it is believed that he
will accept one of them.
DR.. King lectured here during the
Normal Institute in June and his
discourse pleased everybody SO we'll
that many want to hear him again.
His reply is expected at any mo-
ment.
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A. HIGH COMPLIMENT FOR OUR POET.

Judge c. w. Ellis is in receipt of
the following compliment from
Hon. Eugene +. Ware. otherwise
known as "Ironquill''-t fore
most poetry writer of Kansas
When production meets the ap-
plause of such a critic as Ware, it
certainly is all right:
Topeka, Kansas. Oct, II, 1905.
Judge c. w. Ellis,
Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Dear Ellis:-Your tribute to old
Maine, published in the ssIndexn of.
October 4th, is all right. As my:
father was born in that state, say.
three cheers and hurrah for your
sentiment. | also send you best
regards and would like to know if
the fish bite like they used to up.
the creek.
Yours truly,
E. f. WARE.
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1T WAS A HUMMER.

The Harmony Concert Company,
the first number on this season S
lecture course, fully sustained the
reputation given it by the press of
the country and cities it has visit
ed, in the entertainment here last
Wednesday. The company is COM
posed OF five young lady artists and
the program consisted of vocal and
instrumental music and readings.
1t would be too difficult a task for
the Index to select a favorite
among the FIVE but we believe pub
lie sentiment was bit. partial to
Miss Maude Kirksmith, violimst,
Miss Lillian Kirksmith, Autist, and
Miss Woolsey, impersonator, yet
we doubt if they are. entitled to
more praise than Miss Gertrude
Kirksmith, violinist, and Miss 1ig-
gins, pianist.
The opera house was literally
filled although the attendance
would have been better if the en-
tertainment had begun later. A
business man hardly feels justified
in closing at 7:5o.