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the name was a queer one. 1t stuck
in my mind"
But then" Clara insisted, what
became of him?"
ooh, gave them the slip" the Judge
chuckled. HE always did. Reported
to have changed ships in m~id-ocean.
Hal, is that another bother"
Harry stretched his hand for it, but
It stayed suspended-and, for an in
slant, it seemed as if the whole table
waited ~expectant. Had Buffers cam
era caught the clear face Of Farrell
Wand, or only a dim figure? Flora
wondered if that was the question
Harry wanted to ask. He wanted
and yet he hesitated, as if he did not
quite dare touch it. He laughed and
filled the glasses. He had dropped
his question, and there was no one at
the table who seemed ready to put
another.
And yet there we're questions there,
in all the eyes, but some impossible
barrier seemed to have come between
these eager people, and what, for in
ca%lculable reasOns, they so much
wanted to know. It was not the gent
al Indifference with which Butler had
dropped the subject for the approach
ing bottle. 1t seemed rather their
own timidity that withheld them from
touching his subject which at every
turn produced upon some one OF the
eager three some fresh startling effect
the others could MOI understand. They
we're restless; Clara notably, wen
under her calm.
Flora knew she was not giving up
the quest of Farrell Wand, but only
setting it aside with her unfailing
thrift, which saved everything. But
why, in this case? And Harry, who had
been so merry with the mystery at
dinner-why had he suddenly tried to
suppress her, to want to ignore the
whole business; why had he hesitated
over his question, and finally let it
fall? And why, above all, was Kerr
so brilliantly talking to Ella, in the
same way he had begun at Flora her
self? Talking at Ella as if he hardly
saw her, but like some magician fling
ing out a brilliant train of pyrOtech-
MICS to hypnotic the senses, before
he proceeds with his trick, And the
way Ella was looking at him-her be-
Wildered alacrity, the way she Strug-
gled with that was being SO rapidly
shot at her-appeared to Flora the
prototype of her own struggle to I'M
derstand what reality these appear
ances around her could possibly
shadow.
Often enough in the crowds she
moved among she had felt herself
lonely and not wondered at it. But
now and here, sitting among her close,
intimate circle, her friends and her
lover, it seemed like a horrible Obses-
sion-yet it was true. AS clear as if
it had been how her in a revelation
she saw herself absolutely alone.
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CHAPTER III.
Encounters on Parade.

|IlSOOIlNSIo I'll 7 al 0NS
Flora, before the mirror, gayly stab
bling in her long hat-pins, confessed to
herself that last night had cen queer,
as queer as queer could be; but this
morning, luckily, was real again. Her
fancy last night had-yes, she was
afraid it really had-run away with
her. And she turned and held the
hand-mirror high, to be sure of the
line of her tilted hat, gave a touch to
the turn of her wide, close belt, a f1irt
to the frills of her bodice.
The wind was lightly ruf1ing and
putting out the muslin curtains of the
windows, and from the garden below
came the long silvery clash of euca-
lyptus leaves. She leaned on the
high window-ledge to look downward
over red roofs, over terraced green,
over steep streets running abruptly
to the broken blue of the bay. She
tried to fancy how Kerr would look
in this morning sun. He seemed to
belong only beneath the high arti-
fetal lights, in the thicker atmosphere
of evening. Would he return again,
with renewed potency, with the same
singular, almost sinister charm, as a
wizard who works his will only by
moonlight? When she should see him
again, what, she wondered, would be
his extraordinary mood?
1t was Clara, standing at the foot of
the stairs, who belonged to the morn
ing, SO brisk, so fresh, so practical
she appeared. She held a book in her
hand. The door, open for her imme-
dint0 6nnoT f1Irn ShnWnd hnunn6 tho
descent of marble steps, the landau
%glistening black against white pave
ments. 1t was unusual for this formal
vehicle to put in an appearance so
early.
81 am going to drive over to the
Purdies'," Clara explained. Il have an
errand there"
Flora smiled at the thought of how
many persons would be having er-
rands to the Purdies' now. 1t was re.
freshing to catch Clara in this weak
ness. She felt a throb of it herself
when she recalled the breathless mo-
ment at the supper table last even
ing. "Oh, that will be a heavenly
drive" she said. Please ask me to
go with you. My errand can wait"
Why, certainly. I should like to
have you," said Clara. But if she had
returned a fiat mo-" Flora would not
have had a dryer sense of unwelcome,
Still, she had gone too far to retreat
Mischievous reflections of the doc
trine the E~nglishman had startled her
with the night before fickered in her
mind as they drove from the door
Was this part of 1.-The big red game
not being accommodating, nor so very
polite? The streets were still we
with early fog, and, turning in at the
Preside gate, the expresses dripped
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Now that we've got you here, you
must all stay to luncheon" Mrs. Pur-
die determined.
1t looked as if they were about to
accept her invitation unanimously, but
Harry demurred. He had to be az
Montgomery street n Jackson by
one o'clock. Il hoped" he added,
glancing at Flora, that some one was
to drive me-part Of the way, at
least"
Flora, with an unruly sense Of dis
appointment, yet opened her lips for
the courteous answer. But Clara was
quicker. She rose.
Yes" she said. It'll drive o back
with pleasure"
Harry's glimmer of annoyance was
comic.
II have to be at the house for lunch
con-" Clara explained to her hostess
as she buttoned her glove, but there
is no reason why Flora shouldn't
stay"
"Oh, I should love to-" Flora MUIR
INJURED, not knowing whether she was
more embarrassed or pleased at this
h~igh-handed dispensation which placed
her where she wanted to be.
But the way Clara had leaped at
her opportunity! Flora looked curl
Ously at Harry.
He seemed uneasy at being bounced
upon, but that might be merely be-
aus he was baked of a tete-a-tete
with herself. For while Clara went
on to the gate with their hostess be
fingered a moment with Flora.
May l see you tonight"
All o lave to do is to come"
She gave him an oblique, upward
glance, and had a pleasant sense OF
power in seeing his face relax and
smile. She had a dance for that even
ing; but she thrust it aside without
regret. For suppo Harry should
have something to tell her about the
Chatworth ring? She wondered If
Clara would get it out of him first on
the way home.
The -four left on the veranda watch
ed the two driving away with a sud
den clearing of the social atmosphere.
In vain Flora old herself it was only
the relief she always felt In getting
free Of Clara. For in the return OF
the majors elderly Establishments, in
Kerr's kindlier mood, as we'll as in
her own lightened spirits, she had the
proofs that, with them ali, some ten,
sion had relaxed. 1t seemed to her as
if those two, departing, were bearing
away between them the very mystery
of the Grew idol.
CTO BE CONTTNUEDD
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dankly on their heads, and hung out
cobwebs pearled with dew. She vas
sure, even under their d%rippings, that
the "damnable dust" was alive.
Down the broad slopes that were
swept by the drive all was green to
the waters edge. The long line of
barracks, the officers quarters, the
great parade-ground, set in the fat
and between hills and bay, looked
like a child's toy, pretty n little.
They heard the note of a bugle, hin
and silver clear, and they could see
the tiny figures mustering; but in her
pr~eoccupation it did not occur to
Flora that they were arriving just in
time for parade. But when the car
riage had crossed the viaduct, and
swung them past the acacias, and
around the last white curve into the
white dust Of the parade-grOund, Clara
turned, as if with a fresh idea.
wouldn't you like to stop and
watch it?"
why, yes" Flora assented. The
brilliance of light and color, the pre-
cisiOn Of movement, the sound of the
brasses under the open sky were an
intermezzo in harmony with her spir-
tied mood.
The carriage stopped under. the
scanty shadow of trees that bordered
the walk to the officers quarters.
Clara, book in hand, alertly rose.
I'll just run up to the Purdies' and
leave this" she said.
Then she really did want to be rid
of me-" Flora unused, as she watched
the brisk back moving away; "and
how beautifully she has done it,"
Her eyes followed Clara's little figure
~retreating up the neat and narrow
board walk, to where it disappeared
in overarching depths of eucalyptus
trees. Further on, beyond b trees,
two figures, smaller than Clara's in
their greater distance, were coming
down. Flora almost grinned as she
recognized the large linen umbrella
that Mrs. Purdie invariably carried
when abroad in the reservation, and
presently the trim bounding fig
ure of Mrs. Purdie herself, under it.
The Purdies were coming down to
parade-at least Mrs. Purdie was. But
the tall figure beside her-that was
not the major. She took up her lorgnon
1t was-no it could not be-yet surely
it was Harry! Lazy Harry, up and
out, and squirting Mrs. Purdie to the
review at half-past ten in the morn
ing! Are we all mad?" Flora
thought.
The three little figures, the one go
ing up, the two coming down, touched
opposite fringes of the grOve-disap-
peared within it. On which side
would they come out together? Flora
wondered. They emerged on her side
with Harry a little in advance. He
came swingingly down the walk
straight toward her, and across the
road to the carriage, his hat lifted, his
hand out.
We'll, Flora" he said, this is
luck"
What in the world has got you out
SO early?" she rallied him.
Game out to see Purdie on bust
ness, and here you are all ready to
drive me back"
That's your reward"
He brushed his handkerchief over
his damp forehead. We'll, there's one
coming to me, for 1 haven't found
Purdie."
| Her eye were dancing with mis-
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First Newspaper Had Short LIZ.

The first newspaper ever published
in America got beyond it's first
issue. 1t was called Publick Occur
rences and appeared in Boston, Sep
TENDER Is, 1890. 1t contained a prom.
Use to publish in it's next issue the
names of II the liars in Boston. and
The authorities, taking c~ognizance Of
the threat, wisely forbade the publ
aton The Boston News Letter was
the first journal to be regularly pub
lished on his continent. 1t was start
ed in 1904 and was followed by the
American Weekly Mercury, in Phila.
delphia, in 1919. English journalism
is only 35 years older than American.
the London Gazette, an official publ.
cation, having been founded in 6 6
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Bath s.reer. Bath. In panner-

Some time ago great Indignation
was expressed by antiquarians and
artists throughout the country at the
threatened destruction Of one side Of
Bath street. Bath, with its Georgian
colonnade, and it was hoped that the
threatened danger had beer averted.
says the London Standard. On Satur.
day morning, however, a firm Of local
contractors. acting on an order from
the owners of the prODsrty. began the
work of demolition.
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chief. Harry, I believe you're out
here about the Crew Idol, tool"
He shook his head at her, smiling.
Il wouldn't talk too much about that,
Flora. It ficks poor Purdie on the
raw every time that" His sentence
trailed off into something else, for
Mrs. Purdie and Clara had come up.
The book had changed hands, to-
gether, evidently, with several expla-
nations, and Mrs. Purdie, with her
foot on the carriage step, vas ready
to make one Of these over again.
"The major'n be so sorry. He's
gone in town. It's so unusual for him
to get off at this hour, but he said he
had to catch a a AS Mrs. Britton
and 1 were saying, he's likely to be
very busy until this dreadful affair is
Strengthened out. If you can only
wait a little longer, Mr.. Cressy," she
vent on, 81 am expecting him every
moment"
ooh, it's of no Importance" said
Harry, but he looked at his watch
with a fold between his brows, and
then at the "a that was coming in.
well, at least, you'll have time to
see the parade said Mrs. Purdie. 81
always think it's a pretty sight,
though most of the women get tired
of it."
Clara's face showed that she be-
longed to the latter class; but Flora,
too keenly attuned to sounds and
sights not to be swayed by outward
circumstances, was content for the
time to watch, in the cloud Of dust,
the wheeling p~latoons and rhythmic
columns.
Yet through all-even when she was
not looking at him-she was aware of
Harry's restlessness, of his impa-
swung barrackward, and the cloud
began to settle over the empty field,
he snapped his watchcase smartly,
and remarked, Still 10 major"
"Why, there he is now!" Mrs. Pur-
die screamed, pointing across the pa
rade ground.
Flora looked. Halfway down on
the adjoining side of the paralleIo-
gram, back toward her, the redoubt-
able Kerr was standing. She recog-
nized him on the instant, as if he
were the most familiar figure in her
life. Yet she was more surprised to
see him here than she had been to see
Harry. She felt inclined to rub her
eyes. 1t took a moment for her to
realize that his companion was indeed
Maj. Purdie.
The major had recognized his wife's
signaling umbrella. Now he turned
toward it, but Kerr, with a quick mo-
ton of hand toward hat, turned in the
opposite direction. In her mind Flora
was with the major who ran after
him. The two men stood for a little,
exp~ostulating. Then both walked to-
ward the landau and the linen UNI
brella.
The carriage group waited, watch
ing with tagging conversation, which
finally fell into silence. But the two
approaching strolled easily ard talked.
Even in cold daylight Kerr stil gave
Flora the impression hat the open
was not big enough to hold him, but
she saw a difference in his mood, a
graver eye, a colder mouth, and when
he finally greeted them, a manner that
was brusk. 1t showed uncivil beside
the majors ~urbanity.
The major was CAD, very glad, tc
| see them all. FIe was evidently also a
little Hurried. He seemed to know
they had all met Kerr before. Had it
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GZNIW
~MNW
COfNNOw Wd0 by
6O&O~ ME6NW O..
SYNOPSIS.

At a private view Of the C~hatworth per
sonal estate, to be sold at auction, the
ring mySteriOuSly disappears.
Harry Cressy. who was present, describes
the ring to his fiancee, Flora Gilsey, and
her chapcrOn, Mrs. Clara BrittOn, as be-
ing like a heather god, with a beautiful
sapphire set in the head. Flora discov-
ers an unfamiliar mood in Harry, espe-
attends ladies night" at the club and
meets Mr.. Kerr, an Englishman. 1t comes
out tina the missing ring has been known
as the Crew idol.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
PERSONAL.


 BEEN OUT LATELY To TIoua- PlaO,a We mean. Growing faster than ever. The ideal spot for home oT iu- Vestment Look elsewhere. then com. here City impTovenrntS NOW DL.N a few lots left JJ the old Dricc Si0 'ioy-ll nd Sl0 month. Thomas. end of lu- dian School car line u
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
FOR SAIE-REAL ESTATE GREENE & GRIFFIN REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENT
 COMPANY,
 127 NORTH CENTER ST.

S0 acres, with 40 acres Of new alfalfa, at bargain price S6000-with only $500 cash. New house. new well, all fenced, good soil, and very easy terms. Close in. Ii you want a piece of land and pay for il with the proceeds, see us about this.
 I50 acres, l20 in grain a fine stand. . miles from Glendale; one of the best farms in the Salt River Valley. This iS alfalfa lard. and when irrigated you can run a shovel handle down tO the shovel. Regular water. 500 per acre buys it. with 5000 down, interest : per cent on balance, long time
 49 acres, all in alfalfa. This iS the second summer it will be cut: clean and heavy stand. Close to Glendale and Phoenix. Pric" S115 per acre. This piece vii! cut oyer S2U09 of hay this sum- mef.
 70 acres at S@0o0, all in new alfalfa: new house, good well and will make d. fine small ranch. For a man who is q worker. We will take S7O0 cash and ball ance very easy terms.
 10 acres, with ;t new house and good we'll: all in new alfalfa. Price $I750. and only S3J0 down: balance easy terms. X lin" small ranch. See us about this.
 GREENE 6 GRIFFIN REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENT
 COMPANY,
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

hntt..- well located. pfic" >-"o1. terms f..IG cash. bIlinc" monthly. let tn" rrnt pay th, balance. Address l:oN iIhl. this office
 FOR SALE Nice improved 25-acre tract cl"s" to fair 2t"unds, partners want 10 dissolve. prir" S:4n Der acre; terms given.
 FOR SAf.E-ia acres. near fair grounds with rood brick h"t.'' aud uth"T iin Pr"v.ment... price ,1ao0. terms. FOR SAl.I--c l-: a'T" tract iu alIIlta and voting fruit. %""d new modern brick house. near car liu-. terms given. price isa06. See GROOM x EAEEEIT l. North lsf Sv'.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

FOR SALE.-Ranch of >o acres F miles from city; partly improved, with water right; also store on place doing fair business. \ rie bargain if taken u once. Cal II. A. Mckee at Me Kee's. ri
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
FOR RENT-REAl ESTATE.

FOR SALE OR EXcHANGt,-For I" ici"S in garden district pr garden soil, n. or east, two lots 50Nl$7 l-9 IL ou F.. Adams St, between Sth aud sth. Call at T65 F. Adams, after . p m. or ;td- dress above number.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

TIE RANCHITOS BONITOS-fr ire fin est tract adjoining city for suburban homes at reasonable prices and reStric, iinws: an acreage lot in this tract VII not fail to double in value within two years These tracts can be nad m sizes from l to 20 acres.
 I have a large list of farm lands, iIn- prove dand unimproved. in tracts from , acres to 6i0 acres.
 IO-ACRE FRUIT RANCH, in best orange district: oranges. lemons, grape fruit, dates, apricots. almonds, peaches, ouinces pears, apples. blackberries.
 20 ACRES. . l-2 miles east; small house, good well. old water right
 FOR A SHORT TIME have a flne speculative property near depots. bring Ing good income. at a bargain price.
 CITY PROPERTY-Income residence, business; also vacant lots at all prices, i'm every direction. among which are many bargains for home builders and
 W. K. JAMES. s7 E. Centsi st
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

FOR SALE-1O. 20 or 40 acres. ad
 joining Hadsell's Addition to Glendale See Chas. A. stauffer at E. J. Bennitt & Co.'S. gs
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
AUCTIONS.
'-'--'----
BIC AUCTION SALE BIC ATCTIO\ SALE

Th" Arizona Auction X Development Co have bought seven acres lying be- which they have cut into lots and will sell at auction Thursday March 10th. at 70 o'clock. This gives the home seeker a splendid opportunity to get home site at his own price. Persons interested should rall at West Wash in@ton street Tor information.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
GREENE & GRIFFIN
 BARGAINS FAD WHY

Six room frame slightly ont of repair the cXpeT.itIrc of a few dollars will make it look like new-With q 70Xl3, lot-ought to sell for SI750. Also two lots. each 50xlS5; worth $500. Win sell the whole for 5000. Terms. SG00 down. balance t0 suit. This properly is well located and ought to sell at sight.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

70 ACRES-Just west of Phoenix; partly in alfalfa: good well and new house: regular water and completely fenced: for Ss5 Der acre: one third cash. TEN ACRES. near Phoenix; regular water; all in alfalfa and newly fenced. for SlG0 per acre.
 10. 20. 20. 40 or so acres: old water rights; in alfalfa: located just in the right direction ana close tn town. for Sl1, Der acre.
 ELLIOT EVANS COMPANY,
 15 East Adams Street.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

and oats, IA acres in bearing orchard. good 5-room brick house. modem and
 ip to date: good barns buggy shed. gIainery. windmill. tank. wclh fenced. uic,. shade. lawn and ornamental shrub tery. one of the oldest water rights in th. valley. only ten minutes drive from town. S@001 cash will handle this, bal. on easy terms. Price Sll,0O1. For sale only hy Jos. Johnston. 42-t4 N. First Street.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

Beautiful corner lot. l90xl 70: east and south front: suitable for three houses: well located in north part or town in the money. si550. Half cash
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

FOR SAIE-Fifty or more tons Of al falfa hay in stack. Inquire Elliot Evans. ls East Adams St- q
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

FOR SALE. lots s6xi37 l-a each on Pierce. between lOth and Huh streets; price :eOu cash for the two. \. Wolfe. !.3 x. Second St
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
STABLES AND coeRAL,.

PALO ALTO STABLES Tor s~eu hacks and 2 se1ters. bugsi,s and shO~y saddle horses. Stevens X Wiggin-
 Phone Main 7s. 4t1 Ave. between Adams and Washington.
 ON CALL-HACKS-OS CAi.I.-CSold- en Eagle Stable. Tel Main 5l. Buss-.. AmhlIlanc.. Livery
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

ATCTION-C. Q. McMuTtry, eNpe- ricfccd live stock auctioneer. See him O. N. Scott before making your da tes. Office Valley Realty Co., q West Adams St. Phone. Main 3SG. gs
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
MOHUY TO LOAN.

UNLIMITED FUNDS tO loan on i'm proved Salt River Valley farm land and income business property. No delay.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
FIVE DAYS AT $500.
wAIcH THIS NAME FOR BARGAINS.

GREENE GRIFFIN
 REAL ESTATE 6 INVESTMENT CO.,. 127 N. CENTER ST.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
4S0 ACRES

4S0 ACRES. $i25
 West "f I'hoeniv. in Ie0-acre tracts or n"r'-, s1 acr~S in alfalfa and houS. and "nihuildingS on "h" "f ihr 1908. All Ur bIIin'" in grain. Frn-rd has been m cultivation Tor years.
 3a0 ACRES. s65 iv@ uil.s southwest Of Glendale lsg-I. fenced. TrrInS: one fourth down. balance to suit. with interest at C per s1o lo AcRes. .s5 TWO miles from Glendale. all cleared and l"v"l"d and ready for plnughins. T-rnS: fourth down. balance to shit. win interest at Der cent. =. on.--l.llI mile from Peoria: 70 acres in alfalfa. l.llance in grain. Extra wei improved. House. barn. gr.,ntry. wind mill. fenced. etc.
 loo ACRES. SIPS one ana one-half miles from beet sii- gar factory at Glendale. All in grain; has been Harmed for years.
 f60 ACRES. SIPS Two miles from Glendale, 80 acres in alfalfa balance in grain. Fenced. small Three miles northeast of Phoenix; all in alfalfa. Small house.
 co ACRES. $50
 Fiv,. miles west Of Phoenix: all in al- falfa; good house and well improved.
 one and one-halt miles from Peoria. 4o ACRES. anu SIPS
 Three miles from Glendale. Has been one Of the best orange groves in the valley. Terms: SI5o down and $500 per
 THE H. [. LATHAM COMPANY,
 Real Estate, Loans. Insurance. Hotel Adams Phoenix' Nr'zona
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
PAPER HANGING PAINTING AND TiNTiNG

Good mechanic and best of references Chas W. Hawks. l27 North First st. Phone. Black 9S3l.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

.FOI: SALE -i.i.ht-ac ranch. l mile rom EIstllkc Tank. Inquire l64l East Jefferson.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

Lot l50xSII and new Groom brick. pebble ash finish: porcelain bath. toilet and stand. This house is well built and finished; is located north of town. close to the car line. The lot is all in alfalfa and the grounds and house cannot be duplicated for this money. Price reduced to 5000. Terms, half cash. balance to suit.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03
PROFESSIONAL { BUSINESS CARDS.


 IbD NDG DESIRE TO fI ii.D-Wc will plan and cons truct your building. select or furnish lot in desired location. supply money. and ;.uarante" satisfaction. 1uir- tN years exclusively in the business. Norton % Iligss. 5l West Jefferson St.. Fhn.iiiy Arizona. kb
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

 FOR SAiE--l fresh nIil"h COW aud two h-iftI calves. Apply 2"1 F., Mcr. ' I[iuI..V st !!
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

FOI: SAI.E-A fine sineI.. driver; city broke: carriag" or buggy: gentle fnr lady 10 drive. At FTanforter's barn, -" x. Center !. H. s;asan. owner. n
Arizona republican., 1910-03-03

GOOD DRIVING HORSE for sale. Works anywhere. Can bc seen at Valley Corral Five Points.