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Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1914-03-06
How The Weather Bureau
Forecasts Storms, Frosts
and Floods.

soAuStiiitig mysterious ana ocoul
about the work of the Weather
Bureau In forecasting the coming
of storms, frosts and floods. Nc
few think that the observer,
must necessarily get their dats
oy reading the planets, the stars
a.d thanoon. As a matter oI
fact the forecaster of the Bureau
fortells the coming of disturb
ance in q businesslike way, very
similar 70 that in which a man
who has ordered a shipment OF
goods would estimate the date OF
its arrival.
Suppose a business man had
ordered a carload of pinsapples
from the Hawaiin Islands. He
would ltnow the average time it
would take the steamer to make
the tripfo the Pacific port, the
averages time for unloading and
loading Unto refrigerator cars, and
the avsEage number of days to be
allowed these cars for their trip
across thecontinent to New York.
His estimate, however, would be
subject to error because the
steamship might be delayed by
fog, or the cars might meet with
an accident.
Storms. like plneapples, as a
rule do not originate in the United
States. They come TO US, some
from the Philippines, Japan, ST.
beria, Alaska, Canada or the
Gulf Of Mexico. The Weather
Bureau gets cable. telegraphic
Or wireless notice Of a foreign
storm. Sation after station or
vessel after vessel reports the
storms arrival in its neighbor-
hood, 50 that the general direot-
on and rate of progress can be
determined very early. In fact,
he arrival of some storms can
30 foretold ten days in advance.
The foreeasters watch for the
'egion of low barometer which
8 the storm center around which
he winds GLOW. This whirl or
'ddy moves bodily forward with
he general eastward drift OF
lbout $50 miles a day in our lati-
udes. As the lenes of equal
PRESSURE (isobars) around the
ow center crowd closer together,
ne winds attending the storm
Increase in force. The forecaster
Observation-Disclosures of move
nent of the storm and it's velo.
ity.
When weather disturbances
re reported, the forecasters
now from experience about how
ong 1t takes them to reach our
'aoific Coast, and then how long
'fter they will reach the Atlantic
'oast. For example, IL a storm
oming from Siberia drifts east
yard around the North Pole and
eappears in Alaska, it should
ppear in Washington and Ore.
.on in about two days; should
et to the Great Lake. in six days
nd to the Atlantic Coast in
even or eight days.
Unexpected conditions may
clay storms or divert them from
he straight track just as q re.
rigerstor car may be thrown
n its scedule or be shipped by
ccident on Q wrong road. Some
1 these storms deplete themsel-
ss by running into regions OF
Ugh barometer which are Of
reater magnitude and extent
han the storm itself. Some OF
hem, however. travel completely ,
round the world.
To keep tab on cold waves
nat come into the United States
-om Canada and Alaska, the
Weather BeFesu studies the
'ansdian weather reports. Eng.
md sends reports from Iceland
10 British Islands and Con.
mental Europe, and daily rel
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1914-03-06
Tive SCHOLARSHIPS oueF,

Chances for two four.year scholar
ships in the University OF Missouri
are open to high school STUDENT OF
the state this spring. The first Is the
Frank P. Blair scholarship OF al gn.
nual value Of $3.50 and the o,t1r
worth $500 annually to the h.'d.r 4.
offered by the Missouri socie,y Il
Colonial Danes OF America. F. n
are held by the successful candida. %
for four years. Seniors or graduates
OF accredited high schools are quail.
fied. Application must be made by
March to the committee on scholar
ships at Columbia. The examination,
which will be on English, a foreign
language, history and civil govern
ment, is TO be held April IT. II may
be taken In any high school Ia tue
state from which an applleat on has
been made.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1914-03-06
May Restore MIdnI,ht Trains.

May Restore Midnight TraIna
The hearing asked by Frank L. Tbi.
oott and several amusement com paA
les OF st. Louis and Kansas City
against various railroads asking re.
storation Of midnight trains between
the two cities has been set for March
10 In ST. Louia
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

The names of thirty persons to
serve as Petit Jurors, for the week
beginning Monday, Oct. 10Th, at
10 O'Clock, a. m, follows:
Thomas Choate. ward I; Joseph
Leboeuf 7,Otis Hoffpauir 3, Emile
Dutel 5, Owe Broussard 6, c. ].
Montgomery 6, L. H. Kibbe I,
Mehault Segura /, Owe Comeaux
4, Claude Sicily 5, J. Alcide Lee
Blanc 3, Jules S. Motty 6, Clarence
Richardson 3, Ernest Lemaire 6,
Joseph Eitello 3, Frank Haynes I,
NJ. l.. Eldredge 3, George Honold
3. Oscar Boudreaux 3. w. F.
Morgan. 2, Engine Bourgeois, l..
Joseph Stansbury, ;, Sidney Gou-
treaux, 6, c. J. Moss. 2, P. u.
Broussard. 3, Thelesmare Delcam-
bre, l. Thelesphore Nunez, /, w.
w. Greene, 5, Russell Green, 6,
W. H. Henry, 2,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

A Buy-a-bale' movement was
organized he Tuesday at meet
ing of the business men, held at
the court house in the interest of
the cotton situation. Mr.. Ophelias
Bourque was made chairman; f. p.
Putnam, vice chairman, D. L.
Mcpherson, treasurer; A. O. Lam
dry, secretary. A big meeting
to further the movement will be
held on Saturday Oct. 10th. .
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03
Among Those Coming and Going


DR.. Nesom. of the Louisiana State
Experimental Station, was here Thurs
day and delivered an excellent address
OH Tick Eradication and Agriculture in
the interest of Trade Week.
Mrs Summs Caldwell and family, Mrs
Anna HAYES andMiss Rose Eddie motor
ed to New Iberea Sunday. where they
vested friends and relatives.
Mrs ]. b. Gibson returned Saturday
from a visit to Gueydan.
Misses Agnes and Elaise Landry, of
ST. Martinville, are visiting relatives
here.
Mrs R. W. Bernard and son returned
form New Orleans Sunday. where her
son underwent an operation.
F. f.. Woodman. of Louisville Miss,
is visiting in this city.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03
Saturday, October 3, 1914.
Constitution and Bylaws of
School Improvement League
ARTICLE l.
Name and Object.

ARTICLE !.
Name and Object.
(a) This organization shall be known
as the School Improvement League OF
Abbeville.''
(b) The purpose of this League is to
devise WAYS and means of itnpToving
our school conditions.
ASTICLE II.
Membership
ANY lady residing in Nermilion Parish
IS eligible 10 membership.
ARTICLE III.
DaeS.
The annual dues Of this League shall
De One Dollar, payable a .lle first meet
ing of the year. -.
ARTICLE ". ..
,5.t Quorum.
Five .a,nIabers shall consatutf q
ARTICLE V.
Officers.
Shall consist of President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer,
who shall serve for one year The office
of Secretary and Treasurer shall be held
by one person.
ARTICLE VI.
Duties
ia) The President shall preside at
all meetings. appoint all committees,
and perform all duties incident to her
Office, and lie ex-officio member OF AL
Committees.
ID, The Vice President shall. in the
absence of tsse President, ASSUME her
duties.
(c) The duties Of the SECRETARY
Treasurer shall be to serve al notices,
snake all collections and keep the mi-u
ptes of each meeting.
ARTICLE VII.
Meetings.
The time of meeting shall be the first
70 be held in tie Abbeville High School
Study: Hall, at $50 PIN.
ARTICLE VIII.
Amendments.
The CONSTITUTION and ESI.4ws may be
amended at any regular meeting by
two-thirds vote of the members present
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03
Brief News Items of Local Interest

Mr.. John Bagley, one of Our
progressive farmers, was very sue
CeSSful this year in raising some
fine peanuts. He bought two
gallons of seed, and made three
and a half barrels. He attributes
his success to the work he done,
having Kept the ground we'll pull
varied, and pulled the dirt up to
the vines as they grew.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

The Pelican Club has been or
ganized with some fifty members.
The object of the club is to have
all such as gymnasium, reading,
and resting rooms, pool tables.
etc. Suitable quarters will be ar
ranged for.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

DR.. and Mrs. J. H. McCann Ell
tertained at supper Thursday week
in honor of Mr.. p. ]. Miller, Miss
Amide Guilbeau, DR.. w. P. Miller
and Mr.. P. H. Bailey.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

John I. Brooks, one of Our real
estate, insurance and collection
agents, j. now a notary public,
having received his commission as
such.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

MIs. Andrew Vaughn was Oper-
ated on Tuesday at the Sanitarium
by DR.. H. A. Eldredge. She is now
doing fine and resting we'll.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

Ninety-nine per cent of our peo-
pie want peace and disarmament.
The other one per cent has to do
the fighting.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

Jesse b. Hull. of New Iberia, repre-
senting GruIRwald's, spent this week
heIe. He had piano and player piano
OH exhibition for trade week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gray came i'll Sun
day. They are playing i'll the Victor
orchestra.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

Miss Amide GuifbeNr entertain
tanned at lunch Monday. MIR.
Breaux, of Lake Charles, and DR..
w. p. Miller.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Samson en-
teitained at dinner Sunday, Miss
Amide ,Guilbeau and DR.. w. P.
Miller.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

Miss Bessie Flemming was the
hostess last Saturday to the Five
Hundred Club, at the Palms
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03
Classified Ads.

FOR SALE---One share of stock in the
Erath Sugar Co.. Ltd. For particulars
apply to this office,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

One and one-third fare for the
round trip to New Orleans Tick
cts on sale Oct 7, 8 and 9 Re-
turn limit Oct II. on account of
Gulf and Interoceanic National
Road Conference and Organiza-
ton Convention Louisiana Good
Roads Association
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

The young men gave a dance at
the French Hall last Friday night
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

Heiam's (the best) Sweet and
Sour Pickles in bulk, at Grimmer' 5
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

am applying for pardon.
ELI BROUSSARD,
Sept. 18th, 1914.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

FOR SALE-One II Il. p. stationary
gasoline engine, slightly used S225. CO.
Also smaller sizes. J. L. Ritter, Alb
beville, La.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

Mrs w b Utley entertained last
FtiGay at an informal tea
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

Bought at home and used at
home" is also good.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

FOR SALE-Printograph, in good con-
dition, including two cases of type and
other accessories. Cheap for quick sale
Apply at the Progress Office and See the
machine
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

What effect has the war on Anne
rica9 Ask some one who knows.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

FOR SALE-A pretty 50 arpent farm,
all high land, good house barn and
fencing; IA bearing pecan trees. This
property is located about miles from
Abbeville. For further information call
at this office.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03
Taken Up.

Taken Up by the undersigned, one
mare mule, 2 or ) wears old, sorrel,
branded on left shoulder like a Co.
Owner may have same BY proving prov
ing property and paving costs.
81 WILLIAM GORDY.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

The following letter was sent
OFT BY the School League and is
self-eXplanatory:
Abbeville, La, Sept. %, 1914.
AT the special meeting theLadies
SchoolImprovementLeagued decided
the year to mean from September
to September. This will make the
amount due each year at the first
regular meeting after school begins.
If this is not done. the school would
not receive any benefits until after
the session is nearly over. Accord
ing to this ruling, the annual fee
is due at the next meeting, to be
held Thursday Oct. Sth.
The League decided to purchase
play ground apparatus for the pri-
mary children and books for the
larger students.
1t is hoped that you will attend
the next meeting and if convenient
pay the dues, so that the above
material may be purchased at once.
Let each member come out and
help start the years work in behalf
of Our school children.
Mrs. NJ. T. Gordy, President.
Miss Rosa Mills, Secretary.
This is a glorious chance for all
the patrons, and all others who are
interested in the welfare of the
children, to join most worthy
/ league.
! The ladies have decided to fed
crate themselves with the Louisi
ana Federation of Women's Clubs.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

WANTED-Some news correspondents
from our country towns. Write or
call and see us. We have a little prop
osition to offer. The Progress.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03
Do You Want a Nice Farm?

No. g. IA arpens with improvements, Milton P O.
Enough wood the place for small cash payment and
balance o purchaser
No. 4. Town properties me of Crowley payable
monthly nstaments.
164 arpens we'll improved, Fourth ward,
Leroy P. o. about miles school,
land in the country irrigation CANAL
red about
Tract will be divided smaller
of taking the whole Some of this land
per arpent.
For Farms of different location prices apply
JOS. N. PREJEAN.
Maurice, La.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03

FOR SALE-Old Newspapers, i'll large
or small lots. Willie Bernard.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-10-03
Peoples Bank & Trust Co.

located at Ahbeville. Ternlihon Parish
Report furnished to the State E,Ianin-
er Of State Ranks BY the above Bank at
close o. Susiness on Sept. 2znl. 1919.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Approaching hair loss. while fire.
quently contemplated with misgivings.
is nevertheless often accepted as in
eyitable. Such loss is not always nee
essary and can be prevented
No one should buy a bottle of New
bros Herpicide with the idea that II
will make hair grow on head where
there has been no hair for several
years II will not do 1t.
When the hair is dry. brittle, I'M
even and coming out with every
combing, 1t is an indication of dan
druff contagion. For combating this
condition and giving the hair nat
ural gloss and beauty, Newbro's Her
picide, when applied intelligently, has
proved of extraordinary benefit. Hav-
ing an exquisite odor and containing
neither grease nor hair coloring matter,
you will enjoy Herpicide. 1t is clean,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
HAIR Loss Is NOT NECESSARY;
SAVE IT -NEWBRO'S HERPlClDE

sanitary and delightful hair dressing.
Newbro's Herpicide was the first
preparation to be compounded In har-
mony with the theory of dandrun con-
tagion and costs no more than the on
brand and so-called lust as good
article. Why accept anything but tbs
original?
Newbro's Herpicide In 50-cent and
81 sizes is sold by all dealers who
guarantee it to do all that is claimed
If you are not satisfied, your money
will be refunded.
Applications at the best barber
shops.
Send ten cents in postage or silver
to the Herpicide company, Dept. s.. De-
troit, Mich, for trial bottle and an In
teesting booklet on the care of the
hair Young & McCombs Cooperative
Store company, special agents
(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Don't t. leave - this spot, no mattei
what happens"
Il shall watch this Impairment care
/ fully. never fear"
Remember. when knock. so. LET
me in instantly. and keep your wits
about you"
-H'Allen never fails, sar. But what
is coming to pahss?-
Never mind what IS coming to pass.
This is going TO be a big night. my
boy-a very big night" Kirk strolled
out into the hall and made his way to
the lobby.
Already the orchestra was tuning up.
the wide porches were filing with well
dressed people. while n stream OF
arrivals on the special from Colon. It
was very animated crowd. sprinkled
plentifully with Spanish people-some-
thing quite unusual. by the way-while
the presence OF many uniforms gave
the AFFAIR almost the brilliance of a
military function.
Kirk wandered about through the
confusion. nodding to his friends.
chatting here and there. his eyes fixed
anxiously upon the door.
Clifford approached and fell into con-
versation with him.
Great doings, Ell? Garavel is going
TO run for president. This is a kind
OF political coming out party. 1t look
ed like fight between him and Gen
eral AlfareZ, but they've patched it
up, and the general Is going 70 with
draw. Garavel Is TO have Uncle Sans
congratulations and cooperation
Excuse me-" Anthony saw Run
nels searching the room with anxiety.
He hurried toward him and inquired,
breathlessly:
Have you got him?-
Sure, I showed him your room.
He'll be on the job. has she conner"
XIX shook his head. Gee! I'm
nervous" He wiped his brow with a
shaking hand.
Don't weaken" Runnels encourag-
ed. I'm beginning to believe you'll
pull II of. I told my wife all about
we might need her-and
she's perfectly crazy. There they are
nowi Go TO IL, old man"
Into the lobby came a mixed group.
IN which We're Andres Garavel, his
daughter. Ramon Alfarez and the
Cortlandts- Kinks face was white as
he went boldly to meet them. but he |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
f|Aa~HaS

/ see that?D
| did his best to smile unconcernedly
He shook hands with Edith and her
| husband, bowed TO Gertrudis, then
turned to meet her fathers stare.
MAY ! have a word with you. sir?'
Garavel inclined his head silently
As the others moved on he said. This
is hardly a suitable time or place. Mr.
Anthony"
"Oh. I'm not going to kick up a fuss.
/ didn't answer your note because
there was nothing to say. You still
wish me TO cease my attentions 2"
II do. II is her wish and mine"
Then shall do so. OF course. II
Miss Garavel is dancing tonight I
would like your permission to place
my name on her program"
NO" exclaimed the banker.
Purely to avoid comment. Every
one knows 1 have been calling upon
her. and that report OF our engagement
got about considerably. It would set
people talking IL she snubbed me- That
Is the only reason came TO this dance
Believe IRE. I'd rather have stayed
away"
'Ternaps you are rTgnr. Let us nave
no unpieasantness and no gossip about
the affair by all means. / consent,
then" Conversing in friendly man
ner. they followed the rest of the party.
Kirk ignored Ramon's scowl as he
requested the pleasure OF seeing Chi
quita's program, then pretended not TO
notice her start OF surprise. After
frightened look at her father she timid-
~ extended the card TO him, and he
wrote his name upon II.
AS he finished he found Mrs. Cort-
iandt regarding him.
"will you dance with meT' he In
quired.
Yes saved the fourth and the
tenth" As he filed in the allotted
spaces she said in a low voice: "You
are the boldest person, Did Mr.. Cara |
vel give you leave TO do that or
"Of course. Thank you" He made |
his way out OF the press that had gath
cred and toward the open air.
tunnels bounced upon him Just out
side.
We'll. well. quick! Did you make itr'
Number nine
Good. II was gnawins my finger
nails whevi I'm glad that is over.
Now pull ronrself together and don't
forget you have the first dance with
Mrs. Runnels. There goes the music. 1
I'm too ratified TO dance"
Anthony found his friends wife bub-
bling with excitement and scarcely able
10 contain herself.
"Oh. I'll never live through Il.
know" she cried, as soon as they wero
put upon the noor. How can you be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
@SIN0L RELIEVED
ITCHING AT ONCE
Aad Completed, Cured Skin Humor.

"ad Completely Cured Skin Humor.
Se7. !. Isl2-"At first little red spots
-. .een On ny arms and body. which I
we're getting larger every day.
- lteeed ne 30 much that scratched
-et until / bled- There were tines
stood up all night and scratched I
- ro1hied about three weeks. during
- Tine used -. which seemed 20
no good whatever. Then. finally.
ossat q trying ResinoI Soap and
poi Ointrnent. As soon ~ / applied
- IMMINENT ! felt much relief After
- y few tines. I noticed the sore
a,sSiy faeirg away. and "a about .
a. ! Sss cured" (Signed) Adolph
-. az Shepherd Ave. Brooklyn. y. Y
- - soothing. healing balsazls IN Reslnoi
,'.-.'-srt and Resinol Soap. penetrats every
~ pore % the skin. clearing IL Of all I'm
-. driving away eczema. rzshes. ring
-. psorizsis. and ether eruptions, ard
III --Hg plrnpies and blsckheAds impssslbls.
- eriSed By physicians for eszhtesn years.
Hee samples write 60 Dept Ie-M.
80. Baltimore. Nd Every druggist
- - = EeItnol Ointment Tin opal 5a-s. zoe
'A-oo) aad Kssinol Soap (zSe per eAks)-
Aeysrtlsenent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

"sfiss Garavei." his wife echoed
THANK heaven you camei-
"Quick. the music will stop! Judge.
this is Miss Garavel. You must marry
US just as fast as you can"
81 presume you consentr the judge
asked.
IL want to be happy" she said
simply.
you understand, judge, she's of age.
So am I. They want TO force her to
marry a man she Doesn't
The muffied strains OF music ceased.
There came the faint clapping OF
hands.
"iadre de Diosr' Miss Garavei cried.
1--WE are too iate!' She beat her little
palms together In desperation.
There was a breathiess interval
Then the mus1c began again. and 70
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
GTo be Continued Next Saturday,

New Haven, Conn.-Charies H. Msir-
ray. flagman of the Bar Harbor ex-
press. which was wrecked by the
White Mountain express on the NV
Haven railroad at North Haven sept
2, pleaded guilty to manslaughter ed
was sentenced TO one year in the co4n-
ty jail. The sentence was suspen6ed
and Murray put In care OF the prQ>a-
ton ofIicer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

n tNTHON1 had no partner To-
lIAE the eighth dance and was
- very glad of II, for he could
t4J not have carried of the nee
.essary small talk. AS it was, he felt
that his excitement must be patent to
those around him now that the time
had come.
As the music ceased and the dancers
came pouring out into the cool night
air Runnels approached with his wife.
Together they strolled or through the
crowd, disappearing in the direction OF
the north wing of the hotel.
1t seemed ages before the orchestra
struck up. Kirk began TO fear that
something had happened to the must
clans. He edged closer to the do II
and searched out Chiquita with his
eyes. There she was seated with her
father, Colonel Bland from Gatun and
some high officer or other-probably an
admiral.
Kirk heard the orchestra leader tap
his music stand: then as the first
strains OF the waltz fioated forth he
stepped into the ballroom and made
toward his sweetheart. All ut once he
found that his brain was clear. his
heart beats measured.
or course she saw him coming. She
had waited all the long evening for
this moment He saw her hand futter
10 her throat: then as he
paused before her she rose without a
word. His arm encircled her waist.
her little cold palm dropped into his as
lightly as a snowflake. and they glided
Whispering her name over and over
again pnssionately.
"why-why did you do this, senorT'
she protested family. 1T is very hard
for me"
'Tt Is the last time shall ever hold
way.