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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
OBJECTS TO ROADS
THROUGH CEMETERY
Attorney Matt Sullivan Protests
Against Dissertation of Graves
by the Supervisors
Dispute Arises Over Removal of
SepuIchers From Old City
Burying Ground

If it is the intention of the supervis-
ors to desecrate the graves of the
dead" said Attorney Matt Sullivan be-
fore the hospital and health committee
of the supervisors yesterday, 7 am
here to protest"
1t is no dissertation" Chairman
Payot retorted. Ito make drives and
beautify the grounds with trees and
flowers"
When the committee adjourned the
dispute as to the removal of graves
from the old city cemetery on lands
end was still far from solution. Sulli-
van, representing the Italian mutual
benevolent society, threatened to sue
the city unless half the removal ex-
penses were paid out of the city treas
ury. Payot admitted that the super
visors were ready to carry the park
around the remaining grave plots. But
he said he would inform himself as to
the cost of removing the bodies, with
out promising to contribute.
The supervisors decided six months
ago to make a park of the old cemetery
after the United Railroads had made
an extensive cut in its beach line. They
allowed until July 1 for the removal OF
the collins. but perhaps not more than
600 have so far been removed. Sani-
tary Inspector Hassler said that there
were stir about 10000 graves there,
mostly of indigents.
The Italian society received plot
from the city for the burial of poor
members. Now sullivan contends that
the city can not transfer lands from
one department to another except when
vacant and unused. The old cemetery
he said. was set aside by legislative
act solely for burial purposes" and is
now so used He intends to appear at
the next meeting of the committee TO
learn what is 10 be done.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
What TO Do With an Old Organ

A woman who has Tor many Years
been the possessor OF a fat topped reed
organ changed ii into useful desk
without spending penny. Tie black
walnut case. though plain. is really
house room. though the works within
long since ceased to be Of any value.
With her own hammer and screw driver
she removed the keyboard and other
apparatus. until she reached a plain
wooden surface about three feet above
the floor This made the bottom of a
box of which the organ lid was the
cover The box is about one foot deep.
Neatly lined with green biotting paper.
il makes an admirable place in which
to keep writing materials. The pedal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
SONS OF ST. GEORGE
ELECT GRAND OFFICERS
Fraternal Order Is Reported in
a Prosperous Condition

The eighteenth annual session of the
grand lodge. Pacific jurisdiction. of
the Sons of ST George. was brought
to a close in St Georges hall yester-
day afternoon by the election and in
stalIation of the following as officers
for the current term:
E. T. Josie of Oakland. past grand
president: Edward Cooper of Los An
geIes. grand president; William III.
Button. Sacramento. grand vice presi-
dent; Thomas Poyser, San Francisco,
grand secretary: George Vale. San
Francisco, grand treasurer; W. RI.
PoIkinghorn. Riverside. grand mes
senger, William Wits, San Francisco,
assistant grand messenger; William r.
whyte. San Francisco. assistant grand
secretary; II. ]. Vachter, Pasadena,
grand chaplain: James Carter. Oak
land. grand inside sentinel. and A A.
Allison, Thomas Bradbury and Samuel
Creba. trustees. These officers were
installed by Past Supreme President
F. D. Brandon.
san Francisco. Alameda and Los
Angeles were named as the place for
the next session, and il was decided
to accept the offer of the last named
city.
The reports of the grand onlcers
show a membership OF 1000 in 16
lodges. with a good gain in finance
and members during the year. The
per capita tax was fixed at so cents
Just before adjournment a valuable
gold badge was given to retiring
President Joste.
Tuesday night the officers and dele
gates of the grand lodge were given a
reception and banquet in the Red
Mems building by Burnaby lodge No
1874. at which c. ". Riffee delivered
the address of welcome. which was
followed by a program of music and
dancing. Last night there was a re-
ception in Oakland by Albion lodge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF
REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA
Gonzales Valencia Successor of
General Rafael Reyes

BoGOTA, Aug. 4.-Gonzales Valencia
was today elected president of the re-
public of Colombia by the national con-
gress TO fill the unexpired term of Cen
eral Rafael Reyes. resi- gned. This
means that he will occupy the post of
chief executive for about one year
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

straps were cut. letting the pedals drop
fat upon the floor. Over these a small
doormat fsoft rug) was spread length
wise through the opening in the case
intended for the pedals, and these thus
covered made warm and comfortable
foot rest. When the organ case is
closed. the fat top furnishes a broad.
smooth surface upon which to write.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
Daily Menu
4 Cook Book Protector

1t can not fail to be a source of an
noyance to any neat house keeper to
have her favorite cook book or maya
zine disigured by spatter of egg or
milk or an equally unsightIy smudge
of butter, even if the said cook book is
only one of those really reliable little
pamphlets that are sent for the asking.
The following device fully answers the
purpose:
Procure a nice. clean sheet of ordi-
nary window glass, and be sure that
it is clean. of course; put it over the
page where the recipe is you wish 10
use. and you will find you can read the
type quite as well or even better and
the glass will also keep the book open.
with perhaps a weight of some kind, if
the book be large. and there is no pos
sibility of anything injuring the best
Of your books.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
Last Chance
Go East
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS EAST

August 9 to IS; September a
IS, : to 10; I'll, Is to Is; Octo-
Der 10 TO 18.
*To Chicago only; Ito Omaha
only; ito Omaha and Kansas
CITY.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
NOTES OF THE AUTO

A new road has been opened for auto
mobile traffic in the Lake Tahoe region
Running from TaIlac to Glen Alpine
Springs, a distance of seven miles. it
opens up one of the most beautiful
scenic sections in the Sierra, as well as
a we'll known district for trout fishing.
The first machine to make the climb
was two cylinder REQ. owned by San
ford Bacon of San Jose.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

ANNoYs WOMAN PHYsIcIAN.-Mrs. Kate
C,rnnincham was convicted by Police Judge
ConIau Yesterday OF being drunk in a public
place on complaint Of Dr. Clara Freeman. 901
Devisadero street who alleged that the woman
whom she had once treated for Illness was
in the habit Of walking into her house when
drunk and raising disturbance Mrs. Gun
rinrham will be sentenced this morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
PREPARE FnR EAR

PREPARE FOR FAIR.-In order 70 arouse
public interest in the forthcoming fair 10 be
given By the Chevra Giemilus ChssOdim free loan
association from October p TO November,
mass meeting Will be held in Dreamland pa
Vilion at s p m. August 10. at wh-ch the aims
and purposes of the fair Will be explained The
free loan association is a charitable organ
ization and looks to the fair 10 reeOup from
recent financial loss.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

WANTED IN sEATTLE.-Harry Chesterfield
was arrested yesterday by Detectives BunDer
and Freel ON a dispatch from Seattle that he
was wanted there on charge OF criminal as
SauIf
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
A FEW WORDS WITH tie
LADY OF he1 HOUSE

There are moments when one hears
the infinite and perceives the inen-
able.-Amiel
o o g 9
Daily Menu
BREAKFAST
Oranges
French Omelet Tomato Sauce
Slices of Salt Pork. dipped in Flour.
Fried
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Currant Buns (reheated1
Coffee. Cocoa.
DINNER
salt Goldfish Chowder Pickles
Canned Peach Shortcake, Cream
Coffee
SUPPER
Salt Goldfish Balls, Tomato Catsup
Bread and Butter. Cake
Tea
Grape Juice
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

See the page for the Modern
House Keeper" which appears
regularly in the magazine of The
Sunday Call. Cash prizes are given
each week for the best household
ideas and kitchen recipes. Send
in your choicest ones to Modern
House Keeper Page" The San
Francisco Sunday Call.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
Low ROUND TRIP RATES

To Chicago $3.50, St. Louis
$3.50, Omaha, Kansas City
and St. Joseph 5000, St. Paul
$3.50 via Seattle one way
$500 higher. To New York,
Boston. New Jersey and New
England resorts very cheap
round trip rates in effect every
day from Chicago or St. Louis.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
LATEST PEERLESS
CARS ARRIVE HERE
H. O. Harrison Company Has
Received the 1910 DEM
constructors
New Models Show Many Ex-
ceedingly Interesting Refine
ments of High Order
By R. R. L'HOMMEDIEU

The latest of the 1910 models to
reach this city is the Peerless car
The demonstrators for San Francisco
and Los Angeles reached the city yes
terday, consigned TO the II. o. Harrison
company. The general appearance in
color and lines appears at first glance
to be identical with the 1903 product.
but upon closer examination are to be
seen the many refinements. the result
of a years added experience and sober
thought of the designers and manufac-
turers. The engine, which is thor
oughly Peerless, is beautiful piece of
workmanship. Polished and finished
to a nicely 1t is a pleasure to look
upon. One of the changes this year is
a new Peerless carburetor. for which
there is claimed much wider range of
flexibility There is an absence of coils
on the dash. as this year the ignition
system is solely of the high tension
magnetic order.
The car is also equipped with high
and low gasoline tanks, guaranteeing
feed under all conditions of road and
mountain work. Another refinement rs
seen in the rear springs, which have
been increased four inches, adding to
the comfort of riding in the rear. In
building the toolbox, they have incor-
porated the gas tank, which is now
practically out of sight, adding to the
appearance of the car.
The shaft from the clutch TO the
gears has been shortened, making the
gear case much more accessible A de-
vice that will appeal 10 the owner is
refinement that makes it possible when
the gears are shifted into neutral to
lock them with a paddock and thus
prevent the use of the car without the
owners knowledge. Sidelights and tall
lights are electric, which is part of the
equipment. H. o. Harrison, who re-
ceived the cars, was more than enthu-
siastic over the new models. claiming
for them that they were by far the
finest product ever turned out by the
Peerless factory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
McCord Reports
New Agency

VI ot " HITt away
they signed up for 100 Overland and so
Marions with the Portland agency. and
opened up with a new agency in Sea tile
for 200 Oyerlands and so Marions Nc
Cord claims that this will be increased
10 at least 500 before the season is over.
Vice President Bowman leaves for the
factory today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
w ord Received
From Lynch

the great celebration in that place in
honor of the Wright brothers. From
Lynch's glowing description, which COW
ers AZ pages in large book form. it is
seen that Dayton did itself proud when
it celebrated the historic success of its
sohs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
THE BURLINGTON BEST FOR you

Plan your trip one way via
Seattle, thence on the Burling-
ton-Northern Pacific or the
Burlington Great Northern
through trains TO Chicago, St.
Louis, Kansas City and Oma-
ha. The other way via Salt
Lake, Scenic Colorado, Denver,
using the Burlington's famous
Chicago-Denver electric-light-
81 -nnr.n1-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
VIII Handle
the HANDLERS

trail south, will handle the Rambler
automobile exclusively in southern
Illinois, eastern Missouri and Arkan-
sas. Before selecting the Rambler the
st. Louis firm considered various other
makes. They chose the Rambler in
order that they might be able to
handle car noted for the complete
ness of its factory. it's advantageous
location in the middle west and the
satisfactory terms of the contract it
offers TO implement dealers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

Don c. McCord. coast representative
of the Overland cars. and ". G. Bow
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

Net amount q Risks
written during the
year ---
Net amount Of Risks.
expired during the
year --.-..--.-
Net amount Ia forcel
December 81. 19oS-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

L. V. Lynch, mana ger of the Speed
well motor car company of California,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
REPAIR SHOPS
TABER-FRENCH s AgT Hs. s5ae4IS y. CO. 3;
STATEMENT

VULlH lnOUhHlIUL UU,
Of AMERICA
OF yo NEW Yo iss an y THE STATE OF NEW
1905. and for the year ending that day
Published pursuant to the Provisions OF Sec
from the annual statement dled with the In
snranee Commissioner OF the state u Cali
fornia-
Amount Of capital stock paid ID
IN cash -----.-.------. -.-------- $1,000. %
ASSETS
Loans on Bonds and Mortsagcs.S Il OOO.O8
Cash Market syslue Of an Stocks
and Bonds owned By Company .--- s. 795. 044. 81
Cash in COmpany's Office -------- I.5eo-59
Interest and Rents due and accrued. e2.5S7.1 70
Premiums in due Course OF Colec-
Biiis Isl receivable. not Ms5ared. taken ''O''''
for FiTe and Marine Risks - $500
insurance On losses already paid 1901
Total Assets ..............-...s T.s1i. T0s.s5
-=--
LIABILITIES
Losses adjusted and uuDaid-.s e6.O92 "a
in Suspense '. .--'-7'.',... 2os.osos4
Losses resisted. including expenses. $4,000
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming one year or less. S2,96l.-
367-63s reinsurance. 80 per cent $50. 633. 81
Gross premiums Fire Risks Run
23917. reinsurance pro rata. 80 2.O97. 9ss. 81
Taxes due accrued .-.-.-.-.-.-- 1858. Is
Return premiums and reinsurance
All other liabilities ....-.-....... BID s.
Total liabilities .-.-......-....s4 .Oss. 4sI- p
INCOME
Net cash actually received for Fire
Received for interest on Mortgages $1,000
Received from interest and 5.vi-
dends Bonds, Stocks Loans aud
from an other sources -. 255.74ala
Gross increase In Book Value OF
Ledger Assets ..--........-...... 1925
Total income .....--.-.....-.-..-s4.s ls,5O2l2
@
EXPENDITURES
Net amount paid for Fire losses Ga-
Guiding STA. 1854 losses OF pre-
Expenses Of adjustment and settle
to stockholders - %
Paid or allowed for Commission
paid FOR salaries. Fees. and other '''
charges for ofneers. clerks. etc. n5.4ss 50
Paid for State. National aud Local
All iAA other payments ana szpendt '''- %
lures -.....--.----..'..'-.-. -o9.4il6l
Total expenditures ...-....-..-.- s4.Oss.sii.4a
----
Losses incurred during the year So 4ss.iss.os
RISKS AND PRENIUNs
Fire Risks Premiums
Net amount u Risks
written during the -
Tear -------------f SaoJ, Aut.si- so e .J0z-18
Net amount Of Risks
expired during the
year --.--t osli.,94s9SyI O.ltd. tSo-lA
Net amount Ia force
December 81. DOS 5TT.tlS.oiSi 6.s7s.5o6 -
GEO. ". BURCHEIL. Vice Pres
NEyETT $ BARTOW. Sec
Subscribed and sworn TO before me. this 26th
day OF January. 1903.
T LIVINGSTON KENNEDY, Notary Public.
HOLI.A v. WATT
Manager Pacific Department
Royal Insurance BuildlnE
6nn Franchises
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

Calvin c. Eib, vice president of the
Pioneer automobile company. an
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
Now Booking
Demonstrations

which has just arrived The new We
hicle has shown a world of power. and
Eib seems more enthused over it than
any car since the big 20 Thomas came
to the coast.
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INCOME

Net cash actually received for Fire
premiums -------.-.--.. ~
Received for interest on Mortgages.
Received from interest and 5lVf-
dends on Bonds, Stocks Loans aud
from all other sources .--.-
Gross increase In Book Value OF
Ledger Assets ...................
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

of the company, have
returned from their
trip to the north
WaSf Whiln nunr
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

A. c. Leonard of w. d. Newerf rub
Der COMPANY. in discussing the Doc
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
Back East
tx curSiOnS

Low rates 70 many other points
On Sale August 9 to Is. inc, September Z to 10,
Is to 10. inc September and to Chicago only.
Limit-October 81 1909
Stopover privileges including Grand Canyon and
Petrifed Forest.
Special Event
Christian Church Convention
Pittsburg. Pa. Oct 18th to 18th inc.
Sale Dates, Oct. 4-5-6 Limit Nov 80 1909
Rate $500
For detail information phone or call on
JAMES B. DUFFY, GENERAL AGENT
673 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO
L. LOVE, It.. A. Ferry Depot San Francisco
j.. j. WARNER, G. a, Broadway, Oakland
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

The local Office of the Thomas B.
Jeffery company has received word
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
Want More
Doolittle Rims

TO worry about concerning this new
equipment is the question of deliver
les. The manufacturers have prom
ised that he will be protected on this
point but from the sales already made
and the enthusiasm expressed. with
the reports of the number of change
overs made in other sections of the
United States, he fears that at times
he is likely to lose business on account
Of not being able to supply this make
of rim.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

DR. WONG HIM-Dear Sir: For sew
eral years. while suffering agonies of
pain 1 tried in vain, TO find relief from
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

- INV 81 the IdC-
tory at Dayton, o.
He has written tc
The Call under date
Of Infx % +.1Tss
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

Loans on Bonds and Mort cages 5
Cash Market Value OF all Stocks
and Bonds owned by Company -
Cash in COmpany's Office -..-
Ndeu III D1lAe .
Interest and Rents due and accrued
ton
Bills receivable. not Matured. taken
for Fire and Marine Risks .-.
Due from other Companies for Re
Insurance on losses already paid
Tnaa1 A--ota 9
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Elre kisks Premiums
saso. ls4.sz2 s5.57s5O25s
sos.ss7. 5o5 5.lsa7saii
77.fiS.0Isl s.s7s.5o67 -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

GEO. ". BURCTEII.. Vice Pres
NEvETT $ BARLOW. Sec
Subscribed and sworn to before me. this 2sta
day OF January. 1903,
T. LIVINGSTON KENNEDY. Notary Public.
HOLI.A v. WATT
MANAGER Pacific Department.
Royal Insurance BuildlnE
6nn Franchises
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
ARTISTIC VAUDEVILLE

MARBLE. in the Deft
Designated In Old
DANCERS-6; NAT
Z RANK J. CONWAY.
d Co. SCHRODE and
ted BY George: HER-
: oRPHEUM MOTION
l. Tremendous Hit.
ARD CIRCUS.
;. SOC, zoe: Box Seats.
Except Sundays and
PHONE DOUGLAS 30.
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QUEEN INSURANCE Co.
Of AMERICA

Of NEW YORK. IN THE STATE OF NEW
YORK. on the 3ist day OF December. A. D.
1905. and for the year ending on that day.
Published pursuant TO the Provisions OF Sec
ton Gil OF the Political Code and compiled
from the annual statement fled with the In
surance Commissioner % the state 0f Cali
foruia.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05

SAM CHIP and NARY \
Dialogue with Dlrries I
Edzm AMERICAN
THEWS and ASHLEY: 2
GEORGE LIE MARE and
hULYEY; GRIFF. Assists
BET and WILLING: NEW
PICTURES. Last Week
SAM WATSoN'S FARHY
Evening Prices, I0c. 25c.
500. Matinee Prices Z
Holidays. 10c, &c, SOC. P
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Total Assets
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nou ces that, COM
menOing today,
the selling force
of the company
will book demon
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LIABILITIES

Losses adjusted and unpaid ----....
Losses IN process OF Adjustment or
ID suspense =
Losses resisted. including expenses
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming Que year OF less. S2,96l.
367-63s reinsurance. 80 per cent .
Gross premiums On Fire Risks Run
ming more than one year. S3.9iT.-
239-1I. reinsurance pro rata. 90
Taxes due or accrued -.-.-..-..-
Return premiums and reinsurance
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Amount Of capital stock paid NJ
IN cash -----.-.----.-.-.--- 81 900 900 q
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EXPENDITURES

Losses incurred during the yesr. Sc. tss.lss.o5
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-20

the face. and ut the same instant. from
a point not a yard away. apparently,
an inarticulate cry rang out upon the
stiffness.
Heart in his mouth. he stepped back,
lowering the lamp. which impishly
went out. and lifting protecting fore
arm.
''Who's that?" he demanded harshly.
A strangled sob Of terror answered
him. blurred by swift rush Of skirts,
and In breath his shattered nerves
quieted and a gllmmer Of common
sense penetrated the murk anger and
fear had bred In his brain. He under.
stood and stepped forward, catching
blindly ut the darkness with eager
hands.
Miss Calendar he cried xuardedly.
Miss Calendar. It is Phillip Kirk.
woodv'
There was a second sob. Of another
ealiber than the first. Timid fingers
brushed his. and a hand. warm and
fragile. closed upon his own in a pas.
zion Of relief and gratitude.
FRO BE Continual
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Ole
BLACK
BAG
By Louis Joseph Vance
BY Louis Joseph Vance
Copyright. 1908 by The Bobb..Nsrill Co.

Her pass key grated in the lock.
Opening the door disclosed a dark
and uninvitlng entry hall, through
which there breathed an air heavy
with the dank and dusty odor of un.
tenanted rooms. Hesitating on the
threshold, over her shoulder the girl
smiled kindly upon her Communicated
esquire and stepped within.
He lifted his hat automatically. The
door closed with an echoing slam. He
turned to the waiting cab, fumbling
for change.
I'm walk" he told the cabby. pay.
ing him of.
The hanson swept away to tune
Of hammering hoofs, and quiet rested
upon the street as Kirkwood turned
the nearest corner in an unpleasant
temper, puzzled and disconnected IL
seemed hardly fair that he should
have been dragged into so promising
an adventure by his ears $50 to put itl
only TO be thus summarily called upon
to write "Finis" beneath the incident.
He rounded the corner and walked
halfway TO the next street. coming TO
an abrupt and rebellious pause by the
entrance to a covered alleyway. Of two
minds as 10 his proper course Of ac-
ton.
In the background OF his thoughts
No. Frognall street reared its FIVE
story facade, sinister and forbidding.
He reminded himself of its unlight.
ed windows Of its sign To Be Let. :
Of the effiuvia Of desolation that
had saluted him when the door swung
wide. A deserted house. and the girl
alone in twas II right for him to
leave her so?