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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Given Sentence of Thirty Days.

Drunk In the Police Court" was the
charge which Henry Tucker had to meet
when he was arraigned before Judge O'Neal
today.
Tucker went yesterday morning into the
Office of Assistant Corporation Counsel
Pugh and made himself obnoxious. Mr..
Langley, who was In charge of the office,
asked Officer Lauten to escort the caller to
the door At this Tucker treated bystand-
ers to some choice oaths. and was sent to
the third precinct station house to sober
ur,1 ready for todays interview with his
honor.
Tucker was repentant today. but Judge
O'Neal gave him sentence of thirty days
in the workhouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Report Gains in Membership.

The Night Watchmen's Protective Associ-
alton Of Washington held a largely attend
ed meeting yesterday afternoon at 014 9th
street northwest On motion of Mr. Ben
F. Klopfer the time Of meeting was
changed from Thursday to Wednesday aft
ernoon.
Mr.. James P. Cochran, the business
agent, and Mr.. A. j. Ronspie, the presi-
dent, reported gains in membership, and
stated that letters of encouragement had
been received from several Washington
business men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Dress Trimming Dept.

rs yds. Black Spangled Gimp, ~ inches wide.
Reduced from so 75c. for pee.
g yd; Black spangled Gimp. rs inches wide.
Reduced from 63c. to SOC. for pee.
11a yds. Black silk Gimp 2ia inches wide. Re.
duced from 100 to 90 for pee.
21s yds Black silk Gimp, inch wide. Reduced
from 81. l3 to 81 10 for pee.
yds. Black SILK Gimp inches wide. Re
duced from 400 to 81 80 for pee.
2A yds. Black Silk Gimp ~ inches wide. Re
duced from s3.75 TO 81. so for pee.
rs yds. Black SILK Gimp, 2a inches wide Re-
ducod from 81 IS to 81. 90 for pee.
y. yd5. Brown Silk Gimp inches wide. Re-
duced from 81: 45 to 10 for pee.
yds. Persian Applique, inches wide. Re-
duced from 81 80 to 81 so for pee
2Es yds. Black Silk Gimp, IL inches wide Re-
duced from S3lS to S125 for pee.
Main floor. q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Prosperity of Tutuila.

Commander C. B. T. Moore, naval gov
ernor at Tutuila, in report to the Navy
Department says the islands are prosperous
and adds that there has been a large in
crease in the production of copra by the
natives, due. to a better understanding on
their part Of the purposes of the United
states, and because of the policy pursued
by this government. Some trouble had been
experienced. he said, in consequence of a
reduction of wages, but he added that the
old scale would be restored IL sufficient
labor could not be secured for government
work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Basket Department.

l Infants Basket, slightly damaged, reduced
froul 95c. to Soc; l. reduced from soc. TO 40c /;
l, reduced from 7Oc. to 35c.
Covered Sweet Grass Baskets. Reduced from
S5c. to 2Oc. each.
Uncovered Sweet Grass Baskets. Reduced
from Doc. to loo each.
l Infants Bassinette, stand slightly dam
aged. Reduced from 90 to $500.
II Indian Scrap Baskets. Reduced from 25c.
to 15c. each.
8 Fancy Scrap Baskets. Reduced from 35c. to
Zoe. each.
sets Palm Table Mats. Reduced from S1.00
to soc. set.
japanese Straw Dress Suit Cases. Reduced
from 81 90 to Toe. each.
Fifth floor. st.
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Infants Department.

4 Infants Hand made Long Slips, shirred at
neck, sleeves and neck edged with lace. Reduced
from $3.50 to 500 each.
3 Children's White Lawn kimOnas, pointed col
lar trimmed with beading and ribbon. Reduced
from SOC. to 25c. each.
Chidren's White PiQue Hat. with stitched
brim and large ribbon bow. Reduced from $3.50
to 25c.
6 Chdren's White Sun BOnnets, of madras,
with crown buttoned on; strings of cross bar mus
lin. Reduced from Soc to 25c. each.
Ohidren's White Pique Coat, 'a' length,
trimmed with insertion. Reduced from $500 to
S1.5O.
l Infants Bedford Cord Long Cloak, cape and
turnover collar trimmed with insertion. Reduced
from $500 to $3.75.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
WOmen'S Suit Dept.

3 Evening Dresses embroidered and spangled net,
cream white, light pink and light blue. made over
tafreta silk; low neck, short sleeves perfectly
clean and fresh; sizes 81 and 50. Reduced from
S6s. 90 to $3S. 90 each.
8 Mohair Suits, black and white and blue and
white hairline checks; short box plaited jackets
and box plated skirts; sizes a. SO and 3S. Re-
duced from $a2 so to $500 each.
/ Light Gray Panama Suit, trimmed with FER
sian embroidery; full shirred skirt; size 36. Re-
duced from SIS 90 to $1,000.
/ Black Cheviot Suit, with white broadcloth vest
and silk revers; size SO. Reduced from $500 to
$3.50.
Brown and White Check Tailor-ma Suits,
with selfstrappcd seams; sizes 81 and 3s he
duced from $4,000 to $500 each.
Brown Cheviot Tailor-made Suits, siik-nneo
Jackets plated skirts; sizes "a and 3S. Reduced
from ST.. 90 to $1,000 each.
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Napkins
Friday Bargain i'm
WOmen's Knit Underwear

a manufacturers samples, con-
sisting of IS dozen Women's Sum-
mer-weight Combination Suits,
Vests and Drawers, offered at
about half regular price.
$50. garment.
Values, SOC. and 75c.
Also the following remnants:
10 WOmens Isle Thread Combination SHIFTS
trimmed with lace: umbrella drawers; size O.
Reduced from zoe. 10 35c each
IL pairs Womens iise Thread Umbrella Draw.
erss trimmed with lace; size g. Reduced from
Doc. and Soc to 35c. pair
Main floor, ST.
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Glassware Department.

dozen Cut Glass Tumbiers, slightly imperfect.
Reduced from $500 to $500 Dozen
! Austrian Gilt Glass Dish, imperfect. He
Guced from $500 to $15u.
Cut Glass Footed Comport. Reduced from
So 90 to 1895.
2 Cut Glass Bon Bon Dishes Reduced from
80 to $l.95 each.
/ 9-inch Cut Glass Fruit Bowl Reduced from
Sl2.5 to $1,000.
Fifth floor, q st,
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Black Goods Department

51a yds. 54-inch Storm Serge. Reduced from
$3.50 to "a 80 for pee.
AZ yds 54-inch Panne Cloth. Reduced from
$16.SS to $1,000 for pee.
yds. 46inch Wolfe Uupin's). Reduced from
&c., to $500 for pee.
yds. 42-inch All wool Melrose. Reduced from
So 75 to 50. 10 for pee.
3ls yds. 45-inch Panama Cloth. Reduced from
"a % TO $500 for pee.
3 yds 42-inch Wool Crepe de Chine. Reduced
from 81. 90 to 81. 90 for pee.
Second floor, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
China Department.

1 1UO-piec, Decorated French China Dinner Set
one plate missing Reduced from $500 TO $ls. IS
12-piece Decorated and Tinted Toilet Set
Reduced from $3.50 to $500.
Hand painted German China Salad Bowls
Reduced from $500 to SIPS each
Decorated French China Soup Tureen. Re
duced from S2.70 to Soc.
Decorated French China Sauce Tureen Re
duced from $500 to $10O.
Richly Decorated French China Covered Dishes
Reduced from $500 to 81 each.
Decorated Porcelain Sauce Boats. Reduced
from 40c. to 15c. each.
Decorated French China Tea Pot. Sugar and
Cream Set. Reduced from $500 to 81 90.
Decorated japanese China Comb and Brush
Tray. Reduced from $1.5O to Toe.
l Decorated French China Celery Tray. Re
duced from 100 to $3.50.
Fifth floor q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Friday Bargain i'm
Mems
Linen Mesh Underwear.

The maker of our Linen Mesh
Underwear has made some changes
in the fabric used for that purpose,
with the view OF Strengthening the
yarn and increasing its wearing
qualities. And i'll order to have our
fall and winter stock of Linen Mesh
Underwear OF one character we will
dispose of the small quantity we
carried from last year (33 pieces
in alD at d off the regular prices !;
shirt sizes "a, SO, 3S, 40, AZ and A !;
drawers sizes 80. 81, 80, 40 and A..
S2.62H per garment.
Regular price, $3.50.
Also the following remnants in
Mems Department:
81 pairs Mems Fancy Isle Thread Sox--ends OF
several lines Reduced from 25c. and BIC TO 3
pairs for Soc.
Mems unlaundered Shirts, linen bosom open
back entirely huished; sizes 1914, 20 and II. Re
drced from SlO0 to soc each.
II Mems Madras Negligee Shirts, cuffs at
tached; SHES IA, 10, ~ and 1Ils. Reduced from
$3.50 to 75c. each.
Il Graduated Four-In Hand Ties. Reduced from
S1.0N TO soc. each.
% Mems Four-in-H Hand Ties-eDds Of several
lines. Reduced from soc. to for 81 90.
81 Mems Washable Fourth Hand Ties colored
designs. Reduced from 25c. TO for 25c.
Mems Terry Bath Robes, with hoods. Re
duoed from $500 TO $500 each.
Main nnor ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
$500 each.
Reduced from $40 and $I2.5o.

8 Girls ~" SILK Coats, shirred and trimmed
with Braid sizes and s. Reduced from $lSoo 70
$500 each.
3 Girls White Serge Peter Thompson Suits,
with all regula ton emblems to match sizes 4, q
and 10. Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Girls 2-piece White Lawn Dresses. trimmed
with lace and insertion; sizes IA, 16 and Is. He
duced from $1,000 to 1895 each.
Girls White Al-linen Peter Thompson Suits
with regula ton embems; sizes 10 and L. He
duced from $1,000 to $500 each.
u Girls Fine White Lawn Dresses, in assorted
styles and sizes. Reduced from S. rs to 81 80 each
10 Girls Llnen-fnish Cambria Russian Dresses
trimmed with embroidery; sizes to 10. Reduced
from S3.75 and $3.50 to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Picture Department.

Colored Picture, Winter Woodland scene, In
black and gold frame. Reduced from $500 to
$3.50.
l Hand -colored Picture, Landscape scene, In
broad green and gold frame. Reduced from SIS 90
to s.. SO.
Sepia Photograph, Sheep in broad green
and gold frame. Reduced from $500 to $3.50
1 Hand-colored Photograph, 1.-The Bull Fighter, -
In broad Roman-eYect frame. Reduced from $1O.0
to $3.50.
Colored Photographs, Fancy Figures and
Heads" in broad gilt frames. Reduced from 81 90
to 5Oc. each.
rs Coiored Pictures, in broad gilt frames Re-
duced from 10c. to &c. each.
Upright Mirror, with heavy mantel- effect frame
and aurora picture In top. Reduced from $50 90 to
SIS. 90.
Fourth floor Tenth at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Bed Department.

31a-ft. Extra Heavy White Enameled Bed, with
gilt trimmings; slightly shopworn. Reduced from
l 4k-ft. Green and White Enameled Bed mis-
sion style; sOiled Reduced from $25. 90 to $500.
4k-ft. White Enameied Bed, with Eve brass
upright rods. Reduced from $13. 90 to So. 90.
Aft. Woven Wire Springs, soiled and shop
worn. Reduced from So. 90 to 81 90 each.
/ Extra Heavy Wooden Cot, with heavy woven
wire fabric; slightly damaged. Reduced from
$2.75 to $1.75
Second floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Muslin Underwear Dept.

3 White Lawn Long Kimonas with colored bor-
lers. Reduced from $10O to 75c. each.
3 Nainsook Gowns, low round neck, short sleeves,
trimmed on neck and sleeves with Torchon lace,
beading and ribbon. Reduced from 81. 30 to $1.00
ZACH
s Lawn Corset Covers tucked back, full front,
laborately trimmed with Torchon edging and In
Sertion. Reduced from 81 90 to 69c each.
Fine Nansook Gowns, round neck short
sleeves; TO be trimmed. Reduced from S1.0O to
69c. each.
Third floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
WraDDer Department.

5 Woniens Fine Lawn Wrappers. white grounos
with fancy black stripes; sizes 81 and 49, Reduced
from 81 70 to 81 go each. -.
10 Women's Fine Percale Wrappers. hgn!
grounds assorted patterns; all sizes. heouceu
from 81 so to $3.50. ..
/ Womau's Ta1eta SILK Bathing Suit; size 80
Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
Third floor, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Friday Bargain i'm
Outing Flannel Dressing
SScnnueS
SaCN ueS.

A lot of Women's Outing Elan
mel Dressing Sacques, in plain pink
and blue, with round collars; but
tonhole edge on sleeves and around
edge of sacque.
SOC. each. Value, $I.oo.
Third floor Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Corset Department.

4 pairs Lily of France Corsets. straight front,
bOned with real whaebone. elastics attached !;
sizes %, "A and %. Reduced from $3.50 to $500
pair.
2 pairs French Corsets. straight front bOned
with real whaebone, elastcs attached; sizes 20
and 81. Reduced from $3.50 to So. so pair.
4 pairs j. b. Corsets batiste, straight front:
sizes q and 90. Reduced from 81 90 to 50c pair.
pairs Corsets; sizes IS and 10. Reduced from
soc. to 25c. pair.
Third floor, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Art Embroidery Dept.

Persian Embroidered Center Pieces round,
reduced from 1880 TO 81 90 each; I. reduced from
ezDO0 To 5000. l. reduced from 5000 to S12. 90.
Dolly Warden" Lawn Bureau scarfs. Reduced
FROM SOc. 20 25e each
G,'Doiiy Warden Lawn Pillow Covers Re-
dueed from 25c to Ice. each.
Main floor, r ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Naval officers Commissioned.

Commissions in the navy have been issued
to Rear Admiral T. Perry. Commander ]. G.
Qunby, Lieut.. Commanders N. N. Taylor.
j. ". Chase. J. r. Edie. c. Davis. u. t.
Holmes. p. Williams and c. T. Vogelgesang,
amt Surgeons F. e. Cullough, w. M Gar
ton. ]. C. Thompson, F. NJ. Furlong and +.
L. Benton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Friday Bargain i'm
Conn plexion SpOnges -.

A lot of Rubber Complexion
Sponges, irregular shapes and
sizes.
sc. each. Value, I5c.
Main floor G. st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Hosiery Department.

IA pairs Women's Black Lisle Thread Hose. with
white soles; sizes 81, and 91a. Reduced from
Soc to SOC pair.
81 pairs Women's Lace Isle Thread Hose, in
gray and light and dark tan; double heels and
toes size g. Reduced from 25c. to 15c. pair.
Main floor st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Friday Bargain i'm
Fancy Hat Pins.

A lot OF Gilt Hat Pins, with lev
eled tops-strong, well-made pins.
Ioc. each. Value, SOC.
Main floor, Eleventh St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Friday Bargain i'm
Table Cloths and Napkins.

a line of Irish Damask Pattern
Cloths and Napkins to match-a
dropped design-from one of the
best Irish manufacturers.
Cloths.
2x2 yds., $40. Value, $3.50.
2x2H yds., $500. Value, $500.
2x3 yds., $500. Value, $3.50.
Napkins.
22-inch, S2.75. Value, $3.50.
24-inch, S3.25. Value, $500.
26-lnch, $3.50. Value, $3.50.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

An injunction was filed by members of the
supreme council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
I'Bisses' Department.

A lot of Girls Fine Lightweight
Tourist" Jackets, in the popular
|. "a" length; assorted cloths and
styles; sizes e to II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Friday Bargain i'm
Misses School Shoes,

A lot of Misses Gun Metal Calf
skin Lace Shoes, with mat kidskin
tops, Goodyear welt sole, military
heel. Stylish last. An excellent
shoe for school wear; sizes 3 to 6,
A to d last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Our business hours from now on-S am. to PM
A Special Remnant Day.

mn OF all goods particularly
~ berofj utchtng
marked low TO quick
ornuntlle
oddsa nd short
tsfop rsonl NJ
ntintheh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Upholstery Department.

A small lot GO pairs in alp Ecru
Cluny Lace Curtains offered at
about cost. These curtains are per-
feet, with the exception of the net,
which, being an off color, does not
match with the lace edging and in
carlton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
$3.50 a pair. Value, $500.
Also the following remnants:

IL pairs Women's Button Shoes, patent tip,
welt sole; sizes and Al "A, "a and 31a b
IL. 3i9 and C-lis. ., 2is and 81. ID. Reduced
from $500 TO 81. 90 pair.
pairs Children's Calfskin Lace Shoes half
heel; sizes Si2, and 912 BIS, Sls g. 9t2 and ~ e.
Reduced from $3.50 10 $3.50 pair
Third floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

lot of Stoop or Small Sofa Cushions; neat de
signs.
I5c. each. Values, 25c. and $50.
Fourth floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

4 lot of Washable French Cretonne Table or
Cushion Covers, yard square; very effective de-
signs and colors.
soc. each Value, 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
$I.25 each. Value, $2.oo.

A lot of Embroidered Sofa Cushions. filled W
good quality silk floss; pretty red and green
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

A LOT of Tapestry Table Covers, 1 yard square;
good color combinations.
soc. each. Value, 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

PO.S0 pan. diuS, PC.0O.
A lot of Cross.strip Snowflake and Grenadine
Curtains. suitable for door Or window hangiDgs;
good colors; yards long,
SIPS a pair. Value, $2.oo and So. 50.
A lot OF Antique Lace Curtains scrim centers
most any room, and excellent for wear; 31a yards
long.
$2.75 pair. Value, $3.75.
A lot of Imitation Bagdad Portieres or Couch
Covers, in rich oriental designs sold sngly in
pairs.
Special value, $2.5o each.
A lot of Tapestry Table Covers, / yard square;
good color combinations.
soc. each. Value, 75c.
A lot of Linen Taretas grounds with pretty
floral designs: excellent for window draperies and
for covering touches, boxes. cushions, etc; "a
inches vide
soc. a yard. Value, SOC.
a lot of Washable French Cretonne. Table or
Cushion Covers, ] yard square; very effective de-
signs and colors
SOC. each. Value, 75c.
A lot of Embroidered Sofa Cushions. filled with
good quality silk floss; pretty red and green eff
fects.
SI.25 each. Value, $500.
lot of Stoop or Small Sofa Cushions; neat de
signs.
I5c. each. Values, 25c. and $50.
Fourth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

A lot of Linen TafYetas. ecru grounds with pretty
floral designs: excellent for window draperies and
for covering cOuches, boxes. cushions etc; 81
inches Wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

lot of Imitation Bagdad P0rteres or Couch
Covers, In rich oriental designs sold singly in
pairs
Special value, $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

soc. a yard. Value, soc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-08-25

barred windows, and as | must see
II again, now that
'"You see, you don't know II quite
all-yet, Mr.. Manager" spst ii out
al him, and then walked to the cop
my hands ready for the bracelets.
But there's one thing do know!"
He's a big fellow but quick on his
feet, and in a minute he was up and
between me and the cop. And there
isn't a theatrical man in all America
that knows ii quicker than Fred Ober-
muller, that can detect i sooner and
develop it better. And you've got il,
girl, you've got it! Officer, take this
for your trouble. i couldn't hold the
fellow. after all. Never mind which
way he went; II call up the Office
and explain"
He shut the door after the cop. and
came back to me. | had fallen into a
chair. My knees were weak. and
was trembling all over.
Have you seen the playlet Charity
at the Vaudeville?" he reared at me.
| shook my head
We'll, it's a scene in a founding
asylum Here's a pass. Go up now
and see it. If you hurry you'll get
there just in time for that act. Then
if you come to me at the Office in the
morning at ten, I'll give you a chance
as one of the Charity girls. Do you
want it?"
God, Mag! Do | want it!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-08-25
knox now 10 snend ESQ ooo,

know how TO spend $4,000?
! spent 1t all therein the box
every penny of 1t. When | got tired
spending money dozed' bit and, IN
my dream, spent 1t over again. And
then / walked and tried to fancy new
ways of getting rid Of it, but my head
acheG, and my back ached. and my
whole body was 50 strained. and
cramped that was on the point Of
giving it all up when-that blessed old
Topham came in.
He set the big box down with q bang
that nearly cracked my head. He
turned on the lights. and stood
whistling Tommy Atkins" And then
suddenly there came a soft call:
Tophami Topham!"
] leaned back and bit my fingers till
j knew ! wouldn't Shrek. The Eng
lishman listened a minute. Then the
call came again, and Topham creaked
TO the door and out.
In a twinkling was out, too, you
bet.
Mag! He hadn't opened the box at
ALL There il stood in the middle Of
the space framed by the three glasses.
l pulled at the lid. Locked! | could
have screamed with rage But the
sound of his step outside the door
sobered me. He was coming back.
In a frantic hurry ! turned toward
the window which | had unlocked
when came In four hours ago. But
hadn't time to make il. | heard the
old fellows hand on the door, and
tumbled back into the box in such a
rush that the curtains were still way-
ing when he came in.
Slowly he began to place the jewels.
one by one in the order her ladyship
puts them on. We Charity girls had
often watched him from the door-he
never let one Of us put a foot In
side. He was method and order itself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-08-25

back again through the black corridor,
through the wings and out TO 0ber-
muller's Office. With both my hands
! ripped open the neck of my dress,
and pulling the chain with that great:
diamond hanging TO II broke 1t with.
a tug. and threw tn whole thing down,
on the desk in front Of him.
For Gods sake!' | yelled Don't
make 1t so easy FOR ae 70 steal!"
don't know .what happened for a.
minute. | could see his face change
half dozen ways in as many Sec
onds. He took 1t up in his fingers at
last. II swung there At the end Of the
slender little broken chain like great;
drop of shining water. blushing and.
sparkling and trembling. -
His hands trembied, TOO, and heI
looked up at last from the diamond to;
my face.
It's worth at least 10000, you!
know-valued at that"
didn't answer
He got up and came over to where
/ had thrown myself on a bench.
What's the matter, Oldef?' Don't
/ pay you enough"
81 want to see Tom | begged. ITS
80 long since he He's up at-at-in
the country"
Sing sing?"
nodded.
"You poor little DEVIL"
That finished me. I'm not used TO
being pitied. | sobbed and sobbed as
though some dam had broken inside
Of me. You see, Mag. ! knew in that
minute Id been afraid. deathly afraid
of Fred 0bermuller face, when it's
scornfuI and sarcastic, and Of bis
voice when it cuts the flesh Of self
conceit OH your very ZONES And the
contrast-well, 1t was too much for me.
But something came quick to So
Der me go
Ii was Gray. She stormed in. fol-
lowed by Lord Harold and Topham,
and half the company.
THE diamond, the rose diamond"
she shrieked It's gone! And the
carpenters say that new girl Oder
came flying from the direction o. ms,
dressirg-room. III hold you response;
BILE
"Hush-sh!' obermuller lifted his
hands and nodded over toward me. !
"olden.' she sQuealed. Grab her,
Topham. III bet she stole that dia-
mond, and she can't have got rid of It
yet" 4
Topham jumped toward me, but
.0bermuller stopped him.
You'd win only half yolr bet. my
lady" 0bermuller said softly. "She
did get hold of the Gray rose, worth
$4,000, in spite of all your precau
tons"
The world seemed TO fall away from
me. looked up at him. couldn't
believe he'd go back on me.
And she brought II straight to
me, as had asked her TO, and p ON
Used to raise her salary if she'd win.
out For | knew that unless proved
to you it could be stolen, you'd never
agree TO hire a detective 10 watch
q those things, which will get Us all
into trouble some day. Here! Sc5ot
out o this. It's nearly time 10. your
number"
He passed the diamond ov to her,
and they all left the Office.
So did |; but he b Id ont his hand
es ! passed. 1T goes-ihat abo a
raise for you, 0lden. Now earn t."
Isn't he white, Mag-white clean
through, that big fellow ObernulierG