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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02

Glass Is an ideal shelilng for kitch-
en- closet. rs II can be kept clean 50
en- silly. If this Is too costly paint the
shelves white and give a coat of enam-
el This Is easily scrubbed and does
away with the necessity OF germ-catch-
ing papers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-02

II have a world of confidence in
Chamberlain Cough Remedy for have
used it with perfect success. writes
Mrs. NJ. |. Basford, Poolesville. Md.
For sale by all dealers.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
PROGRESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

The News would extend to the Charleston & Western Carolina rail way, ct al. it's sincere congratulations on the Pullman car which will be in augurated on its lines between Green vile and Charleston Saturday. For an indefinite period of years the public. as we'll as the press, used all grades Of persuasion and argument To get this added accommodation on this line, and hope was finally abandoned by all except the faithful, optimistic few
 The Pullman will without doubt be received with wide-Open arms on the part of the travelling public through out this acCtion. Just what has been the immediate cause of this suddenly announced improvement in service IS a matter Of interesting speculation, but a discussion on the matter would be purely academic at this time. and just so we get the Pullman there will be no cause tO further delve into the inner depths of railroads con =. e News
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Jessie Bedinger deceased Notice is hereby given by the under signed, Administrator with the Will Annexed of the Estate of Jessie Be dinger deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased. to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Adminis- trator with the Will Annexed. at the Law Offices of Barnett r. Marks 4O1-402 Fleming Block, Phoenix, Ari- zona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said County of Maricopa.
 II. E. ST. CLAIRE, Administrator with the Will Annexed of the Estate of Jessie Bedinger Deceased.
 Dated at Phoenix. Arizona, this 30th day of June. 1911. Sd
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
O3362. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. U. s Land Office at Phoenix, Ariz.. June 20. 1911.
 Notice is hereby given that George Washington Ross. of Phoenix, Ariz. who, on February 23. 1906. mad, homestead entry No. O3362, for SWA SEA. N1s SEA, NEA SWA. Sec ton 2S. Township 1 N. Range 1 F.. G. and .. R. meridian. has filed notice of intention to make final five-yeaI proof. to establish claim to the lanf above described. before register ant receiver. U. s. Land Office. at PhOc- nix. AriZ. on the 25th day of July 1911.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Nathaniel w Haggard. Dan John son. James Gilson. Ephriam Baker. al of Phoenix. Ariz
 FRANK Fl. PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
IN THE PROBATE COURT

Of the County of Maricopa, in the
 Territory of Arizona.
 In the matter of the estate of Jos eph RapapOrt. deceased.
 Notice Is hereby given. that in pur- suance of an order of the Probate Court. in and for the County of Mar icopa. Territory of Arizona, made on the Eth day of July. 1911, in the mat ter of the estate of said Joseph Rap aport. deceased. the undersigned, the administrator of the estate of said deceased. will sell, at private sale, to the highest bidder, subject to confirm ation by said Probate Court. on or after Tuesday the 26th day of July. 1911. at 10 o'clock A. NJ. at the office of the clerk of the Probate Court, in the Court House. in the City of PhOe- nix, in the County of Maricopa, Ter ritory of Arizona Cat which place bids in writing will be received) the fol- lowing described real estate, to-wit. . An undivided one-haIf interest iE tract E, a subdivision of the north east quarter of Section 27. Township 2 North, of Range East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. Maricopa County, Arizona Territory, being approximately nineteen acres. There exists against the whole of said property a mortgage of thirteen hun dred (S13OOOO) dollars.
 Terms of sale: Cash or part cash and remainder in deferred payments. said remainder to be payable and se- cured in the manner provided by law.
 NJ. c. McDOUGALL. Administrator of the estate of Joseph RapapOrt, deceased.
 Dated this Eth day of July. 1911.
 dm
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
AUCTIONS.
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c. c. McMURTRY, Auctioneer. sells sales anywhere on earth; satisfaction guaranteed; judge of values and get you the prices. C. O. McMurtry. or flee l5 North First Ave Phone. Over land GGl. Consolidated. Black 3o31. tf
 w. D. HAMMOND. the best known live stock and general auctioneer m the southwest, now prepared to con duct sales throughout Salt River Val ley and Arizona. See me before claiming dates. Ellison N. Wilson, representative. office with Messner & Jacobs, 42h w. Adams St Over land 1121.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

FOR RENT-5-room modern brick house, 3 acres in alfalfa Also small orchard. Located two miles north of pOstoffice on Indian school car line. Will lease for one year. Rent req sonable. Bicknell Dairy, phone Sub. 151. dg
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

FOR SALE-A splendid business To- cation on N. First Ave.
 We have for a short while. small acreage for subdivision. close to town and desirably located. It will pay you to look into this proposition.
 We also have a good business propo- sitlon which 1t will be to your advant- age to inquire about and which will pay you good money on the investment.
 Call and ask particulars regarding these three bargains in real estate.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

P. K. HICKEY. attorney in Land Office; expert accountant, public stenographer. 30 years experience in drawing up non-breakable legal pa pers. Charges reasonable. 203 Elem ing block Phones: Overland 1414;
 Rlack 4q11 7-dn
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

S195 PER WORD inserts Classified ads in SC leading papers in U. S. Send for list. The Dake Advertising Agency, 427 s. Main St. Los Angeles. or 12 Geary St. San Francisco. Cal
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
GREENE & GRIFFIN.

A BARGAlN-For prompt action. small block Arizona Finance stock (Ar- izona Fire Insurance Co) for sale at sacrifice; owner compelled to sell to meet pressing obligations Address P. O. box 24,-Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS
 CARDS.

WALL PAPER, Paints and Var nishes, Alabastine. Brushes. etc, etc. Have our man call and give you esti- mate on decorating. All work guar anteed. Dorris- Heyman Furniture Co.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

J. w. CRENSHAW. attorney-at- law. General practice in all the courts and U. $. land office. Special atten- ton given to corporation. mining and probate law. Office 211 Fleming Building. Phoenix. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A HoME7

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A HOMe7 We have a brand new, modern, five room cottage on North Seventh ave nue; has "built-in'' buffet, bookcases, writing desk, mantel, cabinet kitchen, large closets and porches. bath, gas, electricity, city water. cement walks and every convenience. Must be seen to be appreciated. Let us show you. Price, $37OO; one-half cash. balance easy.
 THE CAMP, TANNEHllL CO.,,
 8 East Adams St.,
 Phoenix, Arizona. If
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


 THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore sN- isting between Samuel Mahan and Vernon l.. Clark under the firm name of sam Mahan and Co, has this day been dissolved by mutual con sent sam Mahan continuing the business and assuming all obligations of the firm, and all accounts due to said partnership are payable to said sam Mahan. July 20, 1911. dg Specifications and estimates furnished at short notice to parties in tending to build. R. c. Harris. Hotel Phoenix, room 6. db WANTED-Wen drilIing-Any one wanting a well drilled can have IL done immediately by calling on D. H. Burtis for particulars. Phones. over land 344; Con. Main 34. or address F. J. Jones. 13S N. First Ave, Phoe- nix If QUICK Messenger Service to all parts of the city. 712 w. Jefferson St. Overland Phone S160. dl
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

ADVERTISERS great Ftate of North Dakota offers unlimited )p- portunities for business to classified advertisers. The recognized advertis- Ing medium Is the Fargo Daily and Sunday Courier News. the only sev- en day paper in the state and the paper which carries the largest amount of classified advertising. The Courier-News covers North Dakota like a blanket; reaching all parts of the state the day of publication; 1t Is the paper to use In order to get results; rates one cent per word first insertion. one-half cent Der word sue ceeding insertion; fifty cents per line per month. Address. The Courier News.' Fargo. N. D.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

MASSAGE-Mrs. M. F. Miller, 12 Westmoreland Place. Overland 1O4S.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
ELLIOT EVANS co. Is F. Adams St.

FOR SALE-We have for exclusive sale nine very choice lots on North Seventh street. building restrictions. close to car line; the lots have front age of 6s feet depth to alley 1S5 feet. The price Is $500 per lot; terms You can't beat this.
 PLANK & ENSIGN.
 19 w. Adams. If
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
PERSONALS.

MATRIMONIAL NEWS, Berlin and 303 Fifth Ave. New York. Estab- lished 1883 F. PodsZuz. Editor It
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

LEE & Pl UNKETT, accountants. 06 NatIOnal Bank bldg, auditing. Con. black 56O1. Systematizing. Ov- erland 3I3. S-dg
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

MRS. ELIZA A. EDWARDS-EH- PERiENCED CARD READER. SEES PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. LA DIES, 25c.: GENTLEMEN, Soc. 223 BUCHANAN ST. CORNER THIRD.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. 4-room frame house, corner lot, $1250. $200 acsh. New Groom frame house, $500. $200 cash. New Groom pebble-dashed house. s275O $500 cash. balance $30.00 per month.
 New Groom brick house. corner lot. 5000. $35O cash
 E. E. PASCOE,
 11o NORTH CENTER ST. If
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

LIGHTNING DELIV FRY TRANS FER AND STORAGE CO.-llauiing and furniture moving. Sand and gravel. Pianos boxed and stored. If
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
SPEcTAcLEs AND EYEGLASSES CORRECTLY FITTED. HARRY FREEDMAN, oPTiCIAN, 70 SOUTH CENTER STREET. tf

FEN & HILnRETH. Land. Mining and Irrigation Law. room 21O Elem ing Block: F. O. Box S47; phone, Red 3O21. Phoenix. Arizona. Public land scrip for sale.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
IF ITS A HOUSE THIS IS YOUR BUY

FOR SAlE-$2S5O A bran new down to date bungalow. Five rooms and bath. Built-in bookcases, buffet and China closets. Hardwood floors
 big windows. wide porches. screen sleeping rooms and kitchen. A dandy little home. This is near the library and within walking distance. Only $500 cash, balance like rent; your own terms. Quit paying rent. In- quire 237 West Monroe St. ti
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
WE WILL TRADE
OUR BARGAINS.

We have two 4O-acre pieces of al falfa, adjoining the town of Glendale. which we can sell at $162 2.50 per acre. We will sell % acres of this if buyer wishes. These are as good stands of alfalfa as there are in the valley. Let us show you before you buy. If
 GREENE 6 GRIFFIN,
 127 NO. CENTER ST.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

S14OO WORTH FOR $S5O-Seven 5O- foot lots, Grand Avenue Addition, one block to car line 1850. Half cash. Burroughs, fl West Adams. ak
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
BEST BUY IN TOWN, EVER GREEN HEIGHTS LOTS, EASY PAYMENTS. BURROUGHS, "A w. ADAMS ST. OWNER.

FOR RENT-4O acre alfalfa ranch. miles north of Five Points on Black Canyon road. Call or see W. s. Dor man, Mesa, Arizona. If
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR A QUICK SALE-Neat four room bungalow, one square from ear line and library. Gas. bath and city water Apply at 137 North 18th Ave.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-1n large or small amounts on improved valley or city realestate. See J. F. Nelson, at torney at law. All Fleming Block. dd
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
FOR SALE-REAl ESTATE.
KENllWORTII PLACE

Best buy in city of Phoenix for a home. Building restrictions s35OO. in surfing best class of residences. Street car service. cement sidewalk, graveled roads, city water, gas, electricity. Lots 70X145 1t. $500. Easy payments 10 per cent discount to purchasers building within 90 days. For sale by real estate dealers
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-One nice large Jersey milk cow Notify R. c. Shaver at star Livery Stable. dS
Arizona republican., 1911-07-21

UNION HOTEL, GIS w. Washing ton. Rooms reasonable gs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-03

gans? Do you know that there exactly tortythree
Morgans with residence telephones, not to speak OF
those in apartment houses whose not in the
book? Well, eliminated about thirty, and then began
ringing the other thirteen 1t was after twelve that
found the right and had talk with Miss Carlton
| had to tell her right out what was up. You can't
1nince matters much d wire. OF course she was
terribly agitated hear her half brother dead while
she was at reception, and she hung up before could
ask her when | could see her didn't have the
to call her up again and decided to wait till this morn
ing to interview her. Now, Mr.. Fenon, IN ready to
listen to your yarn.
ETS come up to my room first" said Fenton and he
- opened the front door and led the way up two
flights of narrow stairs past acoves decorated with
dusty plaster casts, along smelly, shabby little halls
where they could hear dodgers still snoring, to small
bedroom the third floor. AS he threw open the door
he noticed note on the floor, which had been pushed
under the crack He stopped and picked it up read it,
then handed it to the reporter.
well what do you think of that? he said in surprise
Richmond read it aloud:
Will Mr.. John Fenton be kind enough to call at No 300
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l l

She turned to him gravely "Nr. Fenton," she said
"you have no doubt wondered why, at such time
this with my half brother lying dead should ask you
perfect stranger, to come here to see me-
Fenton tried to speak The words "a perfect stranger
hurt him keenly. But she went on
"The fact is that if what suspect is true, finding
is almost important to as losing my half brother.
As him. need only say that there much love
lost between | could either like respect
him. But he is dead need not enlarge my reasons
When my mother married Mr. Brewster it great
blow me- and have reconciled myself to 1t.
After she died, year ago. knew that it would not be
possible for to keep the semblance of friend
ship with Gordon for long. As you may know, two
months ago left this house to live at the Hotel Plaza,
and have scarcely seen Gordon Brewster since"
Miss Carlton" Fenton said at last finding his
tongue, before you go ought, I'm sure, explain
why the last time you | was pretending to be
someone else. Really it with the best intentions"
She laughed. "Oh, rang up Marguerite Morgan and
asked about you. She explained all that, and under
stand. What want more to understand IS what YOU
know about this little ornament
She handed him the golden heart-shaped locket set
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XII. THE BREWSTER MANSION

THEY reached the house and rang the bell. Fenton
who, expecting maid to answer, was composing
hs mind to wait in anxious suspense the ten or
fifteen minutes that would PROBABLY elapse before Miss
Carlton should looked suddenly to find her
the very girl of his dreams-at the opened door Tie
turned white. Belle Carlton blushed wildly. The two
might have stood there staring each other indefinitely
had not the reporter, smiling at their embarrassment
taken off his hat and introduced John Fenton.
She looked at him-how she looked at hin!-as If he
ghost: but recovering her equanimy before ne
did, she gracously invited the two men into the back
parlor
you'll pardon my surprise, Mr.. Fenton,' she ex-
planned @but hadn't expected to see you 50 soon In
deed had sent my maid for you only Just now
Richmond spoke before Fenton could answer. Il m
sure you must want Mr.. Fenton alone. he said
Suppose wait-in the dining room" He gave a
glance Fenton for the reporter had the bag OF jewels
ready under his overcoat.
"Oh, have nothing I'm not willing for you to hear
Mr. Richmond she said. Indeed, if I'm not mistaken
it may give you good story"
Richmond reluctantly sat down. and Fenton, still
beauty struck and dumb still feasng his eyes Belle
Carlton, followed his example.
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with the diamond star which he had tried to get from
the cab driver. when met YOU at the Hotel Plaza,
she said Il going to ask you then; but | feared
had made mistake. You you dressed in gray
tweeds, while only an hour before had you in
brown coat and -overals7 Her eyes twinkled. Il
should have asked YOU at the Morgans in spite of your
having been introduced to me as Count Capricorn but
that telephone message left time. It was lucky
that Mr.. Richmond had given me your address earlier
in the evening. Now that locket has a history. |
scarcely dare ask you what you know of it, whether it
is yours not but, if is, have much to tell YOU
miss Carlton, | believe that is my locket," said
Fenton examining it carefully. AT least, remember
seeing when was about eight years DID, in the pos
session of a named O'Shea whom, have reason
to believe, kidnapped me- And if that is true, my real
is Bruce Courtenay.
Miss Carlton gazed at him with heightened color her
lips parted, her face strangely expressive. She had
stretched out her hand to him, and just about to
speak, when she was interrupted by long ring at the
front doorbell and hurriediy exclsng herself saying
that it must be her maid returning she left and went
into the hall
NOW'S my time Fenton" cried Richmond, jumping
~ up. "I've located the dining room, back there.
I'm going to have look that safe. And he darted
to the doorway gave look down the hail. and dis
appeared toward the of the house.
Fenton for few minutes paced up and down ner-
vousy. 1t annoying to have the conversation IN
terrupted just at the moment when apparently ne was
to find out whether his suspicious about his own identity
correct, when he to find too what secret con-
nected him with Belle Carlton. But Richmond could
succeed in replacing the jewels in the safe without her
knowing it. the accident was well timed. Then, as he
listened for her return he heard strangely familiar
voice. which steadily higher He went to the door
to hear more clearly
do you mean to say I've made an ncpient octagon
of myself by running around this hologastnc town tor
nothng9" someone thundered, and Fenton was amazed
to recognize it as DR.. Hopbottom.
"Im very sorry" said Miss Carlton.
"But by the pancyclic Septuagnt, WASH 1t on your
business?"
"Its too bad you forestaled.'
"Forestalled! Do you you d take the word OF a
seventeencent hypercorrosive blastoderm like that
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West 72dst his earliest opportunity and greatly oblge
Miss Belle Carlton?
@Well," he said, a thought she seemed remarkably
interested. suppose she wants to return the locket
Fenton shook his head. "Im afraid it more serious
than that" he said. "By Jove can imagine what she
thinks Of me this time! See here, Richmond I've got
to tell you the whole thing now, anyway And you We
got to help out She wants to see me because she
thinks I've stolen the Brewster family jewels
Richmond jumped off the bed in triumph AHA!
Then that tale of yours wasn't fake after ALL he SAID
"Well, did you steal them, old mani.
For moment Fenton hesitated studying the re-
porters face. In it he saw with all its sharpness and
eagerness rare kindness and sympathy. He felt con-
fidence in the man, and he needed TREND with
quick gesture he took the leather bag from its hiding
place and emptied the contents upon his table, Out
rolled the Jewels and spread in gttering mass before
the reporters eyes,
aThere!" said Fenton calmly. @How's that for cir
cumstantial evidence?"
Richmond gasped "But thought you SAID they
had been stolen from YOU!
Richmond you may not believe i'll can hardly
believe it myself but I've found these Jewels three
times this night and lost them twice Then, as the
reporters brows drew together in an expression OF m
creduty Fenton began with the story OF that eventual
evening He told of his visit to the fortune teers and
of the raid his discovery Of the and how she
had conded the jewels his his to Schefe
Hail. and the story she had told him there OF Gordon
the dead body to West 2dst and OF their subsequent
discovery of Brewsers theft Of the jewels Then ne
narrated his own promise and attempt to deliver them
and his failure. The description of how he was chloro-
formed, robbed and left in the pigeon loft brought him
to the Liars Club, where he had first met Richmond
@Ah!" said Richmond "that restores my faith IN my
powers of observation. / that first tale
of yours true
4You see why this story can never be printed,
thought" Fenton asked anXiously.
I'm cad" Richmond replied simply "But go
That's pretty lively START if you can keep up
the pace"
Fenton smiled. keep it up?7 he said. at isn't
yet! won't wake up, probably, till see Belle CARL
lon" He tell Of his visit with Elkhurst alias
Sproue, to the Plaza Hotel, and of Mrs Elkhurst's
appearance and story proving her husband to be one
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FIFTEEN minutes afterward Fenton having plunged
into cold bath and changed his evening clothes fer
his modest business suit, the two young men set
mond dscoursed upon the events OF the night and the
material he would find therein for stories for The Item
without violating the confidence Of the dead octoroon
Belle Carlton whom Fate after having tossed across
his path so many times, perhaps preparing to
link still closely to his life He had gone far with
his emotions that night and now he found himself
thinking of her as actually his What else could mean
that mysterious attraction he had felt when he first saw
her portrait the thrill the first sight of her gave him.
his agitation at the first sound OF her voice! Belle
Carlton! The name rang in his like bell. Why
seemed he had known her always! 1t seemed
if when he her, words would be unnecessary-as
she too must know that they two were made tor each
other And So to West 72d-st he walked if on air
Richmonds talk had turned baseball and theaters
Fenton heard not one word.
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Of the gang that the trail Of the Jewels. Her
information had led him down town to the St. Paul
Building where he discovered the Jewels with the
dered body of the bogus Count Capricorn.
"By Jove' Richmond cried. "Iheres story, any
way! I'll wire that in Immediately over the phone.
There's good chance get scoop on that muir
der for the first afternoon edition, and he off down
stairs the telephone while Fenton restored the Brew
ser Jewels to the leather bag and pored over Belle
Carillons note
At Rchmonds return Fenton completed the night
adventures with of his meeting Miss Carlton
at the organs reception and his afterward nnoceny
handing the Jewels to the very gang that had been
after them Sproule Elkhursts escape and his conding
of the Jewels again to Fentons finished the nara
tive
A ND now, he concluded, @what am to do! must
the Jewels to Miss Carlton Immediately OF
course But she will have know that her half brother
stole them. l wish could spare her that for the sake
of that poor girl who has Just committed suicide
Richmond thought it LET see," he began.
"You saw that the caretaker Flint discovered the safe
door open. Did he lock it? That's the question. He