davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26
MichdelsOn'S
Mems Gloves & Sweaters

Aders Kid Gloves. also other well known
makes: tan. gray and a few black: sold at RdN-
SIoo and SIPS. Our price. -......... wv
Kid Gloves, in kid, suede mocha and buck
Adlers and other well known makes: sold ON
at 81 so and $500 Our price. 80. ....... O>S
and pockets: SOC sod at Soc Our T price ' 44c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
CONTINUED from Seventh Page.)

entertaining at tea today in compll-
ment to her sisters. at the Woodward.
from to & o'clock. Mrs. J. Kemp Bart
lett, Mrs. Frederick A. lowering. jr.. and
Mrs. William r Norris and her sister
in-law. Mrs. William A. Dixon. all Of
Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26
MiChdelSOn'S
Hats and Caps

TIGIS aGIOI WaIpS
Boys Golf Caps fancy plaids and mixtures; sold e
CSC. Our price 1OS
Mems and Boys Golf Caps, for winter use;
have fur inside bands former prices SOC and 75c. Nm
Mems Soft Hats-New Fedora styles in shades OF green,
gray and black; bow in the back Sold at sz'oo Csc
Our price
Mems Velour Hats right OF the boxes. Colors
black gray blue and brown Always sold at $500 q zR
Mems Black Derbies all new and up-to-the
minute shapes; regular price, $25o. Our price. @n 2R
now 800 " wv
First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson. ito1 Avenue of
the Presidents. will receive tomorrow for
the last time this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

Mrs. Paul Bartlett will entertain at a
dance for her daughter, Miss Caroline
Ogden Jones, March 10. MIR. and Mrs.
Bartlett are at the Parkwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

Mrs. James Irwin Steel of Pennsylvania
is at the Burlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

Col. and Mrs l.. D. Tate entertained
at dinner last night for their house
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Burgess OF
Burlington, Vt. asking to meet them
Representative and Mrs. Dent. Mrs.
Borah. Mrs Swanson. Col. Marsh and
Col Goethals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26
MichdelSOn'S
Hosiery, Collars, Etc.

FEWSIgIy9 WWIIalFS9 EGGo
Seamless Hose, i'll black and colors: XVI
sold at Ioc and IeI2c Our price. WIZ
Seamless Hose, i'll black and colors;
Good quality cotton Isle and wool; sold a.,
at I5c and Ioc Our price. ............ ~
Silk and Isle Hose, Onyx and other we'll
known brands; sold at 25c and .35c pair.
Our price Observation-Disclosures. NC
Silk and Isle Hose in black and all the new
o ouloa anu 'a''' e'le~'S s''l = - ~ Csc
Holeproof Hose, in fast black and few
color eoors; sold at z5e everywhere Our loo
Linen Collars, Lion and Red Man brands
Omitted quantity sold at two Tor 25c. Our zc
price. i for 25c, or, each ................... ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

Among those entertaining dinner par
ties at the Chevy Chase Club last night
were Mr. and Mrs Arthur Lee. Miss Es-
Their Denny, Capt. Gill, Mrs. James Ed
wards and Mrs. Morris Evans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

Mrs. Thomas Sterling, wife of the SEN
ator from South Dakota, received today
at the Cliffbourne. She was assisted by
her niece, Mrs. Thomas Sterling, jr., and
Mrs. Inez Seymour Milton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

Miss Ruth NJ. De Pue and Mr.. Rush
Mitchell Collins of Bethesda, Nd, were
married by the Rev. Thomas S. Childs at
Chevy Chase. Md. Saturday afternoon.
February II, and viii be at home to their
friends afer March l, at the Denver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

OF the much
wanted and scarce
chiffon taffeta. i'll
all new spring
shades, with full
ruffie around skirt
and lace bodice and
sleeves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26

This one OF old
blue charmeuse,
with black shadow
lace tunic; g-irdle
of velvet. Fin
ished down front
with lace frill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-26
ST. $2{;s x* Suit $7.95

Entirely New Model Suits. of
strictly all-wool storm serges, in
rich shades of blue, tan, gray,
black. etc: short 2-button semi
fitted jackets: satin finish through
out and dress shielded; silk and
net braid or novelty check collar
and cuffs gives a m= NJ
stunning finish; new SI.WS
tunic skirt. .....
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25
Imagine meeting the street the person you see in
your looking glass every morning! Begin Another
Mans Shoes" today.

but, as matter of fact, | have
just finished dinner"
He waved aside the objection.
We'll, well, a bottle of wine,
then"
There was four-wheeler trun-
ding slowly up the Embankment,
and without waiting for any fur
Their reply from me. he raised his
hand and beckoned to the driver.
AS we drove away, | said: I'm
afraid I'm hardly dressed for the
Milan"
He shrugged his shoulders.
I'VE will have a private room in
any case" he replied.
Reaching the famous restau-
rant we got out. and Northcote.
after paying the fare. led the way
into the hall. where a waiter came
forward to meet us.
II want a private room. and a
little light supper of some kind
said Northcote.
Certainly, SIR" replied the
other. will you come this way,
sir"
He guided us down a brilliant
ly lit corridor, stopping at the end
door on the left, which he opened.
We found ourselves In a small
but luxuriously furnished room,
with a table laid for supper.
Northcote looked at the menu,
then ordered couple of dishes
And bring up bottle of '93
IIeidsick," he added, "and some
of that old liqueur brandy"
The man bowed, and after pull
ing out our chairs from the table,
noiselessly left the room.
Let us be frank" said North
cote abruptly. 1T happens that
you have the power to be of con-
siderable service to me, Mr.. Bur
ton"
Indeed" I said, lighting a
cigaret."
ION the other hand" he went
on, there is certainly a chance
that l might be of some use to
you"
| l thought or the reported ex-
tent of his income, and then OF
my beautiful Bolivian gold field.
1T is quite possible" l admit
ted gravely, as the door of the
room opened, and the waiter came
in, carrying supper.
| When the waiter had with
drawn, | filled up my glass.
There was a short silence. Then
Northcote got up from his chair
and, walking across the room
locked the door. He seated him.
self again at the table.
Mr.. Burton" he said, "what
value do you put upon your life?
For what sum would you be pre-
pared to run very considerable
risk of losing it?"
He leaned across the table and
looked me full in the eyes.
IF you do what. l want" he
said slowly, Il will give you ter
thousand pounds"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25

If you were stone broke would you for $50000 mas
querade your own double knowing your life to
be in danger?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25
CHAPTER I'll.
Mercia SOlanc.

| | must have fallen forward at
the very moment she fired. There
was no report. only the jar of i
powerful air-spring. but the bullet
crashed into the woodwork of the
desk Just exactly In a line with
where my head had been sec
ond before.
was across that room and had
my fair visitor by the wrist In
considerably less time than It
takes to read these words. She
dropped the pistol and stood fac
ing me with horror-stricken eyes.
]. Perhaps 1t would be as well, Z"
! said, releasing her hand, If you
gave me back my latch-key."
From her belt hung small
leather bag. She opened this,
took out key, and threw 1t down
| on the sofa.
Thank you," I said. "And
now. IL you won't think me in
quisitive, may l ask why you
wanted to shoot me?"
why do you pretend you don t
know" she asked contemptu-
| ously..
ION my honor" said, II
haven't the remotest idea"
Her lip curled delightfully."-. ri
am Mercia Solano," she said.
ITS a charming name," l OBJ
served.
"Ah, you can JEST" she cried
bitterly. You were well named
the Satyr OF Culebra."
Really" | said. But what
have done to deserve all these
/ little attentions?"
"You ask me what you have
done, when the grass is still
brown above my fathers body!"
Burying her fase In her hands,
she broke down and sobbed like
a child. l crushed back a sudden
savage desire to take her in my
arms and explain everything.
Look at me-" l said, with
sternness. II swear to you by
everything I hold sacred that
was in no way to blame for your
fathers death. / can't tell you
more at present, but I'm speak
ing the literal truth"
The earnestness in my voice
seemed to have some effect.
Il don't understand, she
said family. "Guarez-" Then
she stopped abruptly.
"Yes?" | said, with an en-
couraging air. 1t struck me that
Guarez was possibly a gentleman
whom 1t would be healthy to know
a little about.
But an obstinate tit seemed
suddenly to have come over her,
for her lips closed.
Going to the door, I listened to
see If any OF my household were
afoot.
"The coast seems clear" said.
"I'll come down to the hall and
let you out"
We reached the hall without
misadventure, and. pulling back
] the latch of the front door,
opened 1t sufficiently wide to al
low my visitor to pass through.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25

81 want you to go back to my
house in Park Lane. and for three
weeks to live there as l should
have done. If you are still alive
at the end of that time, which is
extremely improbably, you can do
anything you please"
''If IL is not too inquisitiye a
question:" said calmly, 81
should rather like to know why
your death is matter OF such
urgent importance to someone?"
Northcote's eyes narrowed. at
is a private affair."" he answered,
coldly, land I'm afraid 1t must
remain so. | can only tell you
that the danger is real and i'm
minent. | have good reason for
believing that my own servants
are honest, but beyond that ]
would trust no one"
at seems to me-" / said, that
l shall have to stay indoors"
Northcote thrust his hand into
his pocket and pulled out small
j red leather notebook.
AlLeE Tie lllSI ltl udybs hG
said, "you can please yourself. To
start with, you would have to
carry out certain engagements
have made. which you will find
in this book"
A sudden mischievous Joy in
the promised excitement of the
situation came flooding through
my heart.
Every WE'LL" ! said, II promise
you I'll do my best"
Northcote tore a slip OF paper
out of his pocketbook, and, lay
ing it on the table, began to dra "
a plan in pencil. He outlined the
various rooms neatly and skill
fully.
That's plain enough" I said,
taking the paper. What about
the servants?"
There are only three of them
two women, and Milford, the
butler. | have got rid of all the
others during the last two weeks.
These three | think you may
trust. Milford you certainly can
WELL" l said, "if he swallows
me as Stuart Northcote, / expect
shall pull through"
YES" returned Northcote
1.-THE only other person you need
worry about is my cousin-Mau-
rice Furnicall." He paused. 81
believe I have promised to go
down and stay with him for sew
eral days in Suffolk. If you can
get out of 1t without difficulty
perhaps you had better. In any
case, be very careful not to make
a slip of any sort when you see
him. He is the only relation !
have in the world, and to a GER
tain extent / have trusted him.
l sometimes thing have been
foolish"
There came a sudden knock at
the door.
Northcote, crossing the room.
turned back the key.
The waiter entered. 81 came to
see whether you would require
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25

drew,
Bathed, | selected from North
cote's wardrobe a blue serge suit
and a pair of brown boots.
Thus groomed, | strolled down.
stairs 10 the dining room.
Breakfast was laid for me at
the end OF the big table. I had Just
seated myself. when tho maid
came into the room, carrying a
fragrant urn of coffee.
DIR. Richie is coming round as
soon as possible. SIR" she said.
That's all right" | returned.
"I'll look In and see Milford as
soon as I've finished"
Milford's room was In the
basement Just under the dining
room. The maid showed me the
way.
when entered I found him
sitting propped- up In bed. He
was breathing with difficulty.
"Hullo. Milford" said, what
have you been doing to your
self"
81 don't know. SIR" he an
swered feebly. II felt rather
queer last night. sir. and when I
woke up this morning | was like
this"
"Dr, Ritchie's coming round to
see you in a minute" | said.
As | spoke, there came sharp
ring at the front-door bell.
II expect this IL Richie now"
| added.
Continued Tomorrow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25
CHAPTER III.
l Am No Longer Myself.

I am fairly used to surprises,
but there was magnificence
about this unexpected offer that
for a moment took away my
breath.
You certainly do business on
a large scale, Mr.. Northcote,"
said. do you pay in CASH."
For an answer he thrust his
hand into an inside pocket and
pulled out a big roll of bank
notes. which he laid on the table,
Here are the ten thousand
pounds" he said quietly. "But
before / go any further, will you
give me your word of honor to
keep what am going to say en-
tirely private, whether you de.
cline or accept"
Certainly"
Very well. Within few
days, unless | take certain steps
there is every likelihood of my
being a dead man. To put II
plainly, | must disappear. II
stay in London under my own
name | shall certainly be killed.
1.-THE gentlemen who are Sc
anxious to accelerate my passage
to heaven are doing me the honor
of paying me a very close and in
telligent attention."
He paused. Then, very slowly,
he made his amazing suggestion
the words dropping from his
lips with an almost fierce inten-
sity.
Il want you to take my place
in the world / want you to
change clothes with me tonight
and go out of this restaurant as
Stuart Northcote.
l took a deep breath and bent
forward, gripping the table with
my hands.
Yes" said, "and what
then2o
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25
TIMES E0yEl WEEK
"Another Mans Shoes"
ssxs;sI VICTOR BRIDGEss

As soon as she was outside, | fol-
lowed her, closing the door be-
hind me.
'I'll just stroll along behind
you until you pick up cab," l
said carelessly.
In the lamplight I saw flash
of terror leap into her eyes.
no. no." she whispered. you
must go back at once. 1t is not
safe"
She hurriedly laid her hand on
my arm. IL don't understand. "
she said pitifully. ITS all so
different from what expected.
but oh! please -please-"
There was a rumble OF wheels.
and hanson came slowly trun-
ding past. | signalled tn the
driver. who at once pulled up.
Then | stepped forward and stood
by the wheel so as to protect her
dress.
Goodnight" she said softly.
When | reached my study. the
first thing | did was to light a
cigaret. Who was Mercia. and
what had her relations been with
Northcote? That the ruffian was
responsible for her fathers death
was fairly obvious. but as to the
circumstances of the tragedy
was utterly in the dark. Then
suddenly II occurred to me | was
as sleepy as an owl. With a yawn
| went into my bedroom.
II was large apartment and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25

chandelier.
/ had just closed the door when
a man suddenly appeared at the
back of the hall. His clothes
were the conventional costume of
an English butler.
ANY letters, Milford?" asked
easily.
There were some letters by
the last post SIR" he said. II
have placed them In the study"
l mounted the wide staircase.
and, crossing the landing at the
top, opened the door of the room
which Northcote had marked as
my study. The electric switch
was just inside. and | turned II
on. flooding the whole apartment
with light.
On the farther side OF the room
stood a handsome oak desk.
walked over to II. and seating
myself In the chair, began play
ing in curious, unconscious
way. with a small silver mirror
which stood ON one side of the
desk.
1t was the tiniest sound behind
me that attracted my attention
without moving. l glanced side
ways in the mirror.
A long curtain, which appar-
emily concealed a recess at the
side OF the fireplace, was beina
gently moved aside. With every
muscle tense, watched the pro.
cess.
Then suddenly. to my amaze.
ment, a beautiful girl stepped out
into the room. For moment
she paused. then she pulled out q
small pistol from under her lone
cloak and pointed It slowly and
carefully at the back of my head
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25

anything else, SIR" he said.
81 think not" said Northcote
coldly. You had better let ME
have the bill, though"
He produced five-pound note
which he handed to the waiter
waving away the latter's offer OF
change.
With a murmur of thanks the
man withdrew.
Northcote locked the door be-
hind him, and returned to the
table.
II am ready" he said curtly.
In a moment | had slipped off
my coat.
Our complete transformation
must have taken us about a quar-
ter of an hour. Northcote'
clothes fitted me with extraordin-
airy accuracy. When / had fin.
ished, ] examined myself in the
glass with no little satisfaction
AS far as looks went, the decep.
ton was perfect.
Northcote, who had meanwhile
arrayed himself in my own dis.
carded blue suit, seemed the exact
image of the reflection l was ae-
customed to see each morning in
my lodging house mirror. He
handed me the money, and his
latch-key.
I'VE had better not go out to-
gether," said Northcote. Then he
paused. "Good-by," he added. 81
don't suppose we shall meet
again"
l picked up the long fawn-coi-
ored overcoat, which lay on the
sofa, and walking across the
room, turned the key.
Walking along the corridor oil
the hotel, reached the entrance
A man in livery at once stepped
forward.
Taxi, sir?" he inquired.
YES" l said; "I'll have a
taxi"
When the cab rolled up I gave
the drivers Northcote's address
in Park Lane. Then | stepped
inside and settled myself back on
the comfortably cushioned seat.
/ had done it now = there
could be no doubt about that
Apart from the cheerful prospect
of finding knife between my
ribs, | was faced with the truly
colossal task of keeping up an.
other mans identity for three
weeks.
We soon reached Park Lane
and stopped outside an imposing
mansion.
l stepped to the pavement and
handed the driver half crown
He touched his cap respectful;
and glided away.
For perhaps thirty seconds
hesitated; then, mounting the
broad stone steps, / thrust my
latch-key into the door. II
opened easily. l stepped in over
the threshold.
found myself in a large cir
cular hall, surrounded by several
stone pillars and lit by an electric
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25
CHAPTER ~.
My Butler IL Poisoned.

awoke next morning wit.
someone knocking at my door.
Jumping out, thrust my feet
into pair of slippers that lay
on the sheepskin rug. donned
Northeote's bathrobe and unlock
ed the door. was confronted
by a pleasant-looking girl carry
Ing a tray of tea.
II have brought YOU UP your
tea, SIR" she said. mr.. Milford
is not we'll this morning"
oh" | replied. I'm sorry
for that. What's the matter with
him."
She shook her head. 81 don't
know. sir: but he seems very
poorly"
well. you'd better send for tho
doctor at once | said.
shall | send for DR.. Richie
sir?" asked the maid.
| nodded. Ask him to come
round as soon as he can. I'll look
in and see Milford after break
fast"
The girl finished her various
duties in the room, and then with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25
Festo Program Out

Complete details OF Tacoma's
1914 Montamara Festo, including
directions to strangers as to how
to reach the races, where to OBJ
tain rooms during their visit, how
much the various events will cots
and where to see everything most
advantageously, are contained In
an official program booklet just
published by the Carnival asso-
citation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25
HE GUESSED.

There's one reason WHY
could never love you, Chollle,
Can't you guess what 1t is?"
mo, l can't think"
That's the reason"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-25

"Swap" ads. III words 8 times
IS cents. See Want Ad page. 80
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-16
WILSON EXPLAINS PAGE INCIDENT
Declares Newspaper Reports Were
Incorrect as There Were Omissions
and Addition in Address.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 16.-That Am
bassador Page was simply misunder-
stood, was the opinion expressed by
President Wilson today in discussing
with callers the ambassadors recent
speech in which he referred to the
canal toll question and the Monroe
Doctrine.
The synopsis of the speech as it ap-
peared in the United States, the presl-
dent explained was full of misquota-
tions due both to omissions and addl-
tions by correspondents. The chief
executive referred to the passage IN
which Mr.. Page is quoted as saying
that the president had recommended
the repeal Of American shipping ex-
emptions from canal tolls mot mere
ly TO please England" In the speech
itself, said the president, the word
merely" was omitted so what the
speech asserted was that the appeal
wasn't recommended "To please Eng
land"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-16
WILL FIGHT TOMORROW
Annual Freshman Sophomore st. Pat
rick's Day Scrap VIII Be Staged
On Campus at 10 O'Clock.

After numerous hot tilts between
members of the freshman and sopho-
more classes at the university final
arrangements for the annual Saint
Patrick's day fight between the two
classes were concluded late this after
noon and a set of rules" adopted to
govern the contest. The scrap will,
as last year, be in the nature of a
fag-pole rush" The second-year men
will form around the foot of the pole
at the top of which, ten feets from
the ground, their colors will be fasten-
ed Twenty minutes will be allowed
the freshmen to pull down the flag
The pole is to be erected tonight by
the sophomores and, by agreement,
no actual hostilities are to commence
before 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The second-year men are greatly out
numbered and it is expected that they
will resort to some sort of strategy
as a means of equalizing their
chances for victory. Following the
fight the girls of the two classes will
give joint bury-the-hatchet party for
The combatants.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-16
PRIVATE BANK GOES UNDER
Auburn. Wn., Institution Closed Doors
TOday-Has Over 1000
DepositOrs.

SEATTLE, Mar. 16.-The Auburn
private bank Of Auburn, Wn., with
capital stock Of $25, 900 and about 1000
depositors, closed it's doors this morn
ing with the announcement that the
affairs of the bank were in the hands
Of an attorney.
Federal Judge Neterer, on peti-
ton filed by depositors named Dr.. b.
E. Poye, who has $4,000 on deposit, as
temporary receiver Officials OF the
bank admitted today that they lacked
the funds to meet obligations but de-
MED insolvency and asked the court
to take temporary charge OF the con-
.tcern.
The deposits amount to $2O5,OOO. The
available cash is $4,000. The security
. held by the bank is personal real es-
tate of the owners valued at $2OO,ooo.
This makes enough property to secure
the depositors as soon as cash can be
realized. H. H.. Howard, Oscar Chris
topher and l. Becker are partners
forming the banking company.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-16
GOING BACK TO TRINIDAD
Smother" Jones Declares Her Release
by Military Authorities Was Not
Conditional.

DENVER, Col, Mar. 16.-"Mother"
Jones, released from custody of the
military authorities, was brought here
from Trinidad early today by Colonel
Davis. General Chase ordered her re-
lease. She was arrested January II.
General Chase explained that Mrs.
Jones asked release and that he grant
ed the request when she promised she
would leave the strike zone. Mother"
Jones gave a different account of her
release than that by General Chase
She dened that she had asked for
freedom. She announced her inten-
ton of returning to Trinidad.