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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18

culiarly chased handle projecting
from its pages. Could anything be
more satisfactory i'll was going to
say, II the young lady had been of the
impulsive type and the provocation
greater. But Miss Challoner's nature
was calm, and were 1t not for these
letters" here his arm shifted little
II should not be so sure Of my jury's
future verdict. Love" he went on,
after a moment Of silent consideration
OF a letter he had chosen from those
before him, "disturbs the most equa-
BILE natures. When 1t enters as a fac
tor, we can expect anything-as you
know. And Miss Challoner evidently
was much attached to her correspon-
dent, and naturally left the reproach,
conveyed In these lines"
And Doctor Heath read:
Dear Miss Challoner: Only a man
OF small spirit could endure wtnt /
endured from you the other day. Love
such e. mine would bo ro1psctahls ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18
CHAPTER VIII.
Strange poinss for George.

Strange Doings for George.
That evening George sat so long
over the newspapers that In spite of
my absorbing interest In the topic en-
crossing me, fell asleep in my coy
little rocking chair. was awakened
by what seemed like a kiss falling
very softly on my forehead, though, to
be sure, It may have been only the
flap of Georges coat sleeve as he
stopped over me.
Wake up, little woman" heard,
"and trot away to bed. I'm going out
and may not be in till daybreak."
you! going out! at ten o'clock
at night, tired as you areas we both
are! What has happened-Ah!"
This broken exclamation escaped
me as / perceived in the dim back
ground by the sitting-room door, the
figure of a man who called up recent,
but very thrilling experiences.
"Mr. Sweetwater," explained George.
I'VE are going out together. 1t is
necessary, or you may be sure
should not leave you"
He gave me little good advice as
to how / had better employ my time
in his absence, and was of before
could find words to answer.
As soon as the two we're In the
street, the detective turned towards
George and said:
"Mr. Anderson, have a great deal
to ask OF you. Mr.. Brotherson has
vanished; that is. in his own proper
person, but have an idea that | am
on the track Of one who will lead us
very directly to him II we manage
the AFFAIR carefully. What / want OF
you, OF course, is mere Identification
You saw the face Of the man who
washed his hands in the snow, and
would know it1gain. you say. Do you
think you could be quite sure Of your.
self, Il the man were differently
dressed and differently oecupiedf
Il think 20. There's his height and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18
CHAPTER VI.
Integrity.


Mr.. Gryce's fears were only too well
founded. Though Mr.. McElroy was
kind enough to point out the exact
spot where he saw Miss Watkins
stoop, no trace Of blood was found up
on the rug which had lain there, nor
had anything Of the kind been washed
up by the very careful man who
scrubbed the lobby floor in the early
morning. This was disappointing, as
its presence would have settled the
whole question. When, these efforts
all exhausted, the two detectives faced
each other again in the small room
given up to their use. Mr.. Gryce
showed his encouragement. Sweet
water watched him in some concern.
then with the persistence which was
one Of his strong points, ventured
finally to remark:
Il have but one idea left on the sub
lgect"
~And what Is that?"
The girl wore a red cloak II mis-
taRe not, the lining was also red. A
spot on It might not show to the cas-
uaI observer. Yet It would mean
mach to US"
~sweetwaterl"
3 A faint blush rose to the old mans
chsok
-shaT I request the privilege Of
1,ontng that SArnsnt overt"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18

clod.hopper, and think that even
you will acknowledge that l stand
somewhat higher than that. Though ]
was silent under your disapprobation,
you shall yet have your answer. It
will not lack point because OF its nee
essary delay"
"A thrOat!"
The words sprang from Sweetwater,
and were evidently involuntary.
1T IL the only letter OF them all
which conveys anything like q re-
proach," proceeded the coroner. "Her
surprise must consequently have been
great at receiving these lines. and her
resentment equally so. II the two me.
afterwards But / have not shown
you the signature. To the poor father
1t conveyed nothing-some facts have
been kept from him-but to US"
here he whirled the letter about 30
that Sweetwater, at least, could see
the name, ut conveys a hope that we
may yet understand Miss Challoner."
"Brotherson!" exclaimed the young
detective in loud surprise. Brother
son! The man who"
THE man who left this building
just before or simultaneously with the
alarm caused by Miss Challoner's fall.
It clears away some Of the clouds be-
Jogging US. She probably caught
sight OF him in the lobby, and in the
passion of the moment forgot her
usual instincts and drove the sharp
pointed weapon into her heart"
"Brotherson!" The word came soft
ly now, and with thoughtful intona-
ton. He saw her die"
why do you say that?"
Would he have washed his hands
In the snow II he had been in igno-
rance Of the occurrence? He was the
real, II not the active, cause Of her
death and he knew It. Either he-ex.
cuse me, Doctor Heath and Mr.. Gryce.
It is not for me to obtrude my opin-
ion."
Have you settled It beyond dispute
that Brotherson is really the man who
was seen doing this?"
mo, sir. l have not had minute
for that Job, but I'm ready for the
business any time you see fit to spare
me-"
Let It be tomorrow, or. II you can
manage 1t, tonight. We want the man
even II he is not the hero of that TO.
mantle episode. He wrote these let
tiers, and he must explain the last one.
His initials, as you see, are not ordi-
nary ones, and you will find them at
the bottom Of all these sheets. He
was brave enough or arrogant enough
to sigh the questionable one with his
full name. This may speak well for
him, and 1t may not. 1t is for you to
decide that. Where will you look for
him, sweetwater? No one here knows
his address"
mot Miss Challoner's maid%
mo; the name is a new one to her.
But she made 1t very evident that she
was not surprised to hear that her
mistress was in secret correspondence
with a member Of the male sex. Much
can be hidden from servants. but not
that"
an find the man; have double
reason for doing that now; he shall
not escape me-"
Doctor Heath expressed his salts
faction, and gave some orders. Mean
while, Mr.. Gryce had not uttered
word.
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SYNOPSIS.

George Anderson and wife SEQ q re-
markable looking man come out OF the
wash his hands I'm the snow and pass on.
Commotion attracts them to the Clermont.
where Il Is found that tho beautiful Miss
Edith Challoner has fallen dead. Ander-
Pon describes the man he saw wash his
hands in the snow. The hotel manager
declares him 10 be Orlando Brotherson.
physicians find that Miss Challoner was
stabbed and not shot, which seems TO
clear Brotherson OF suspicion. Gryce. an
aged detective, and Sweetwater, his as
eistant. take UP the case. They believe
Miss Chnlloner stabbed herself. 4 paper
cutter found near the scene OF tragedy Is
believed to be the weapon used.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18
CHAPTER V.-contlnued.

Does that brighten you? Are you
30 affected by the thought Of blood?"
Don't ask me. And put the thing
under my pillow! thought 1t was so
so pretty"
Mrs. Watkins" Mr. Gryce from
that moment ignored the daughter,
did you see 1t there?"
Eyes; but / didn't know where It
came from. had not seen my daugh-
ter stoop. didn't know where she
got 1t till I read that bulletin"
Never mind that. The question
agitating me is whether any stain was
left under that pillow"
Il didn't see any stain. but you can
look for yourself. The bed has been
made up, but there was no change Of
linen. We expected to remain here;
! see no good to be gained by hiding
any of the facts now"
None whatever, madam"
Come, then. Caroline, sit down
and stop crying. Mr.. Gryce believes
that your only fault was In not taking
this object at once to the desk"
Eyes, that's ALL" acquiesced the de-
tective after short study Of the shak-
ing figure and distorted features OF
the girl. You had no idea, I'm sure.
where this weapon came from or for
what 1t mad been used. That's evil
dent"
Her shudder. as she seated herself.
was very convincing She was too
young to simulate so successfully emo
tons of this character.
I'm glad OF that" she responded,
half fretfully, half gratefully, as Mr..
Gryce followed her mother into the
adjoining room. I've had q bad
enough time of 1t without being
blamed for what / didn't know and
didn't do"
Mr.. Gryce laid little stress upon
these words, but much upon the lack
of curiosity she showed in the min.
ute and careful examination he now
made OF her room. There was no
stain on the pillow-cover and none on
the bureau-spread where she might
very naturally have laid the cutter
down on first coming into her room.
The blade was so polished that It
must have been rubbed of some
where. either purposely or by acct
dent.
They returned to where the girl still
sat, wrapped in her cloak, sobbing
still but not so violently.
'Will-will he tell?" she whispered.
The answer came quickly, but not
in the mothers tones. Mr.. Gryce's
ears had lost none OF their ancient
acuteness.
II do not see that should gain
much by doing so. The one discov-
cry which would link this find of yours
indissolubly with Miss Challoner's
death, have failed to make. Do you
remember the exact spot where you
stopped, Miss Watkins?"
mo, no. Somewhere near those big
chairs; l didn't have to step out of
my way; l really didn't"
Mr. Gryce's answering smile was q
study. 1t seemed to convey a two-fold
message, one for the mother and one
for the child, and both were comfort
ing. But he went away, disappointed.
The clue which promised so much
was. to all appearance, false one.
He could soon tell.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-09-18

81 try to think" said Benham. that
woman Is the equal Of man and as we'll
qualified 10 take part in the political
life; but It sort Of jars that belief to
get the reply I did this morning from
my wife. when I remarked. on reading
the returns. that Bingham ran ahead
of HIS tiokst, and she innocsnlly IN
Ouirsd. "WhAtwus NJ haszyr-luegA
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

I OBSERVE thut the statement
made 10y Mrs. Woodrow Wilson,
wife of the President that she
has never spent $1,000 per wear en-
her Wardrobe is stHr causing much
gossip IN tho country one thousand
dollars a year is not very much for a
woman 30 spend on her wardrobe.
whether She poe mistress Of the White
House or mistress only Of an ordi-
NARY Peachuee street residence.
hope Mrs. Wilson W,l b. able 90 get
along on $1,000 wear and if She can
prove 10 us poor beniehjed heatheas
that she has -ueceeded IN doing ais
wonderful thing. ~half f-elvery hap-
py indeed.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

in our social life, are still young and
beautiful may be mentioned Mrs. John
Grant Mrs Frank Meador, Mrs.
Frank E. Block. Mrs. Harry Stearns,
Mrs. Hollins Randolph, Mrs. Albert
Howell, Mrs. Burton Smith and Mrs
Robert Maddox
n UT why are We always writing
X Of women? If you want some
really interesting matter for
contemplation. consider Atlanta's
bachelors and widowers. First, there
is that well known quartet, the odd
Guard" composed of Colonel Willis
n. Raglan. Colonel Charles ". Crank
shaw Frederick J. PaXon. Thomas
Eglcston and William +. Chaplin
each "the glass Of fashion and the
mold of form" These gentlemen are
not called the Old Guard because OF
advancing ytars-far from it-but
because they have stood by their SO
cia ideals so faithfully. Among other
well known widowcrs and bachelors
may be mentioned Charles e. Curriar,
Or. r. l.. Palmer. Charles A. Ryan
Joseph Brown Conually, Joseph Ga
tins. Clarence Knowles, Edward Pc
tiers. Jr.. Charles Ninninger Milton
Dargan. Jr, John J Woodside' Jr.
Malcolm Phclan, Madison Bell and
others.
Rut of an Atlanta's eligibles. Colo
mel Raglan Is perhaps the most IRE
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

benefit Miss Anne Ormr is je-
eid-I'y one OF tar most n.autifH
girls iu Atmta- she is ta'. aud STEM
der. with q lovely head and beauti-
fully chiseled features Miss Harriet
calhoun is brilliant, dashiug Diana
IKE girI-darh eyed. bright checked,
always glowing with animation an
Irresistible type Miss Katherine FL
Dis is extremely handsome with her
lovely Titan hal-. and Miss Mary
Helen Moody is always greatly al
mireG. Miss Helen Payne is decided
g picturesque suL Msss Charles
owens is very chic auT saarmiu B.
Among rrc most besudlUI youus
mateou- may 10. mentioned Mr.. A.
bert Thornton. Dr.. AIRS Reuben a.
ra.t. Mrs gaHeu.- Htver-y Mr-.
Pr.H5zy calhoun Ais Poorest A.a.r.
D.. Airs Are.-s .a#eaa and Sass
ua .a Moore. HHHu- boz o'.e. nl
irons Rag. ,asss. ve. established
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

queutIy discussed in society An ac-
eompish-d diuuer-giver. patron 81
art and the brilliant host of iuteruI-
,ionaI celebrities. Colonel Ragln ia
NOT only Well known in Atlanta ~o-
..-ty. but I'm New York and London
us wsu lu fact. be- may ice said go
ba au International beau. His affair
d- occur are So widely discussed that
even tourists summing themselves 1a
no, terrace ~ The great hotel uppo-
site his residence count on their nm
gers the numerous bellies and beau
ties whom he has in the past been
just now "about TO marry" %
course those who know him best ou'y
smile at all this. At present Colonel
Raglan is deeply and almost eNciI-
sively interested in The growing ana
blowing or pink and white and purple
hyaciuths. Here's 90 bis health.
Y young JOSEPH GATINS. JR.. IS
Y iool5ug forward Co a lively
4 umme- How do Ve know
Hee H- has puJ Iu San application
to a- appointed Tard Secretary tothe
american Enba ~ iu Loueou DIS he
GENRES lre place ir vii give Gim tie
opportunity -o have t1e m.ae et zee
Emas-s. engraved Jpou h5> fi-.cE2
easa. ana q more or .e-s uugel,...N
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

standing among the jeunesse doree Of
the British capital The pay is in
consequential, less than 81, 900 a year,
and will hardly make Mr.. Gatins an
imposing figure, if that is all he is al
lowed to spend But II he is prepared
to drop from $4,000 to S5o.oo0 year
in and around the clubs and the smart
town and country houses, he win have /,
very fair time Otherwise, he had
better remain in Atlanta and take an
occasional excursion TO Wrightsvitle.
Beach
Whether he will receive the ap-
pointment or not depends largely
upon the new Ambassador, Walter
Page, as the under secretaries must
be persona grata with the Ambassa-
dor The position Of Third Secretary
Of the Embassy in Paris is much more
inviting. The clerical work is all done
by underpaid scriveuers The Third
Secretary Of the Embassy has only to
appear at the Office Of the Embassy for
an hour or two day. take a smart
gallop W and down the Bots. and to
be in prompt attendance at Rumpel-
meyers al o'clock.
Rumpetmeyer's is the smartest tea
shop ia Paris. 1t is on the Rue dc
Rivou, ana all the girls and women
of the American colony are there eacn
afternoon TO spend their time drinking
chocolate at the fixed price per per-
son Of francs. or 81 in our good
American money. The Third Secre-
tary Of the Embassy in Paris. 10 be
OF ana account. at all. must have 4
| house or an apartment in the Champs
/ Elysee district. a motor or two and
a carriage. II he has not these things.
I he will find that his only pleasures
are in the Montmarte district and
the Latin Quarter.
! Everybody in Atlanta is hoping that
Mr.. Gatins will secure either one Of
these appointments and that he viii
let loose a lot Of American charge
where it viii do most good.
NJ OW and then we may pause aud
IN sigh "A second or so for the
poor society writer.
Bromides I've taken at large.
Platitudes swallowed by tons:
Never pgeferring a charge
tSave for the awfullest oue9.
But, since Society's crown
Ganishad my being above.
4 Daily dare to set down
Under the auspices or"
Stern was my strife for the new
Phrases Of Fashion ] vowed
Never TO genuhect TO
Words Of the imbecIIe vd.
Still, when the pressure is hard-.r
| Tempted by devils and men
/ Still I can seldom discard.
Covers were laid for ten"
/ once iu my Galahad dsy
Boldly ] dared 10 assail
[ All the decrepit and gray.
Words that are worthless and stale
Now, in eclipse of my art
Now in the blindness of ease
oualmless. I stoop to lmpart:
I ne party included these
I ] can remember too web.
Back when they called me a lad,
How twas a peril 10 tell
Enjoyable times were had"
| THAT was in Podunk Alas.
How they'd have jeesed me aE6
yelled.
/ lt they had known that I'd pass
/ Dinners were given Cor heIdj.7
I OBSERVE that the statement
! made by Mrs Woodrow Wilson.
wife Of the President that she
has never spent $1,000 per year en-
her Wardrobe is stHE .-eausins much
gossip In tine country. one thousand
I dollars year is not very much Tor a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

monds which was sifJ Of beg grand
mother on the occasion of her mar
riage. other Atlanta women who
wear diamond necklaces executed in
a variety Of styles and of greater OF
less value are Mrs William H. kiser.
Airs. Robert r. Maddox. Mrs. Joseph
T.. whitehead. Mrs. r. Il. Fielder Mrs
James d. Robinson. Mrs. Gordon
Kser. Mrs. Harry English. Mrs Nor
ris Brandon and Mrs James r. Gray
Mrs. William Lawson Peel owns some
beautiful antique pearls
N-uT ony are -.e Atlanta nr-
y irons we'll dressed. h1t .aa
girls quite excel iu naauufs
consuming effects and rHe ..ar frf-
peerless n..a H.- feature u. t".
rr ~.u. fashion a-e S.. H.. .asH-e
.. -a Sng,aau $3.50. of BEATTY
.r- a...s. uHH... la n..rt.
sssue va- Instituted l.luu. -9-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

II ESIDES being accomplished din
X ner givers, Atlanta's society
women are extremely well
dressed and with the exception
Of a small percentage Of model
gowns. which are brought from
great coutourrieurs Of New York
and Europe, most of the tot
lets worn by Atlanta women
are made by Atlanta dressmakers.
They have "a certain style all their
own. which is a part of the very
life we live and the air we breathe.
New York tourists stopping in At
lanta are amazed and delighted at
what can be acquired here in the way
of gowns and at what low prices. con-
sidering the cost Of such things in
the larger cities of the North. Among
the best dressed women of Atlanta
are Mrs. john W. Grant. Mrs. James
d. Robinson. Mrs. Joseph 'B. White
head. Mrs. samuel n Inman. Mrs.
Robert j. Lowry. Mrs Frank Ellis.
Mrs, Harry English Airs. Phinizy
Calhoun. Mrs Robert f. Maddox and
Mrs Gordon kiser.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

n tunes are represented, social
life in Atlanta is extremely
democratic. its leaders are quite un-
spoiled-and this is the best proof Of
their fitness for leadership. Where
can you find more democratic
couple than Colonel and Mrs. Robert
J. Lowry. or Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M.
Inman? Mrs. w. u. Grant. who has
always been one of the leaders. is
democratic and her mantle has fallen
upon her children. Her daughter.
Mrs. John Marshall Slaton. the wife
of the Governor elect, is a perfect
type Of the woman who occupies high
position and enjoys great wealth
without ostartation. Where can you
find more democratic man than
Robert F. Maddox?
These are the people, together with
many others of the same group, who
are responsible for the social life Of
Atlanta, which is intensely Southern
in character. constructed after the Old
ideas Of Southern aristocracy (Which
was both democratic ana aristoCrat-
ic). amplified. Of course, by The ideals
of modern progress. 1t is this exam
pie and precedent which. if followed
in the future win create a notable
society here: one which, with the ad-
dltion Of great wealth. art. music and
fashion. perfected architecture. superb
| establishments land all these things
are coming) viii. il properly devel-
oped. not only reflect great credit on
itself, but present an example Of true
social democracy allied To true ela-
gance and great wealth that viii af-
ford in itself an example to the So
ciety of America When the superb
country places that are now in pros
pect have all been built. then Druid
Hills and PAGES Ferry road Will ceie-
brate The Season" with garden par
ties and We viii take on real sem
/ blanCe of Anglo-Americau life.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

a THOUGH SO democratic and
n unostentstious socially, Allan
tans are by no means lacking
in social accomplishments, and the
greatest Of these. of course, is dinner
giving. Mrs. Robert f. Maddox is "a
finished hostess and her dinners are
superb. Mrs Frank Ellis and Mrs.
John Grant are both expert at dinner
giving. Others who may be men
toned are Mrs. Albert Thornton, Mrs.
Don A Pardee. Mrs. John Murphy
Mrs. James Robinson. Mrs. Carroll
Payne. Mrs. John d. Little. Mrs. II.
N Atkinson. Mrs. John Marshall Sia-
ton and Mrs Hugh Richardson.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

THE most brilliant dinner givers
Of Atlanta, however. are men.
Among them may be mentioned
Colonel Willis f. Raglan. Il. ". At
kinson and that finished cosmopoli-
tan. Captain Albert Howell. There is
in Atlanta a mems club Of dinner
givers. known as the Shell Club. com
posed of Albert Howell. Gordon Kiser,
John Grant, James Robinson. vii
liam Il. Kiser and Dr. W. :. Elkin.
These club dinners are given once "a
month and the purpose of each 10 20
excel the other. Priceless yiands. rare
deIicacies, and costly wines are or-
dered from an parts of tine country.
The Shell Club members make a study
of dinner giving. just as some men
study bridge and others golf Beias
each a consummate critic. the mem
bsrs of the shell club discuss and
criticise each dinner as it is eaten
touching i, with light criticism. a-
one would touch the merits or demer-
it, oI a painting have never at-
JeudeG one of these SHeI club Iir-
ue--. of guus e u.. u,- Iuy url..
woman. r,r trey are strictly STAG aI
fairs. bout .um aHsr .are ala..
Should -a, traJ rH,t e--t-u.ii- an'
where ilJm $50 JU s." ger plate.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-06

a Nd so we are here in Atlanta
II developing a social life which
promises TO be unique in Amer
lea, and 1t is not beyond the range
Of the probable that in the future
Atlanta will be one Of the great So
ciaI centers in America. Everything
points to it, the temperament OF the
Southern people-which is intensely
social-the climate, which encour-
ages social life, and the further very
important fact that vast fortunes are
being built up here. The Grant for
tune. which twenty years ago was
quite large. has doubled itself until
now il is supposed to be Sl0,uuoouo
or S15,000.000; the Hugh lnman es-
tate, which amounted to 100000 ten
years ago. now represents vastly
more than that. Colonel +. F. Mad
COX was rich man in his day, but
his son. the present Z. +. MaddoN'
has quadrupled his fortune. Asa
Gambler, 20 years ago a poor, pTae-
ically unknown man. is now a great
master of finance. with skyscrapefe
I'm Atlanta. New York and Chicago,
and a marvellous business. producing
10 income variously estimated az
feom SI.0oo.goo to s3.ooo.ooo annual
-y William Lawson pee has built
Ip q large fortune. so has j. b.
Nunnsuy. Ernest Woodruff and Joe.
HurJ. Il. N. Atkinson. with the VAS,
water powers or the electric and n". y
e. company back of him. Edwin l.