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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07


/ Miss Lola Wilson has arrived home
from Breneau College at Gainesville.
Ga.
Uncle Joe Rascoe Of North Zulch is
visiting his daughter. Mrs. Allen
Smith.
Miss Marie Bright OF Houston In a
guest OF Mrs. r. Z. Cole for Common
/ cement.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. s. Tilson Of Hous-
ton Are guests OF relatives and friends
In this city.
A. II. McSwain Of Rock Prairie was
in the city today and called ON the
Eagle.
Mrs. Joe Lloyd and Mrs. W. G. Hor-
ton were visitors to Bryan today from
Reliance.
J. u. jennings. proprietor Of the
Texas Bakery%-wtnt to Waco on bust
ness last night.
G. r. Wicker left Sunday morning
on a business trip to Corsicana. Gil
mer and Tyler.
Mrs. ]. c. Harrison OF Hico. Is here
on visit TO her parents Mr. and Mrs.
l. n. broadway.
Little Miss Annie Lee Baker In
visiting her uncle. +. II. Baker and
wife of Palestine.
Miss Nellie Bate has returned from
Waco. where she is a teacher in the
Waco High School.
Master Rudolph Lee has returned
from a visit to his Grandmother Mrs.
c. ]. Sterling OF Mexia.
Miss Matte n. Craig arrived today
from Nayasota and Is guest Of Miss
Mary Oliver Roberts.
George lsbell OF lola Is visiting his
daughter In this city and attending A.
NJ. commencement.
W. r. Sampson Of Mlllican Joined
his wife here today on a visit to
ireiends and relatives.
Mrs. John Cooper and daughter
Miss F1orrie Neal Cooper. OF Waco
are guest Of Mrs. J. y. Cole,
Mrs G. c. Cox and Misses Lola and
Winnie Belle washburn Of Flynn were
shopping in the city today.
Misses Ola Sims and Abbie wooten
Of Rockdale are guests Of friends In
this city for Commencement.
Tom Long and sister Miss Lille
Long OF lola we're among the out-of.
town visitors TO Bryan today.
Miss Madeline Curry has returned
TO her home In Hearne after a pleas
ant visit to Miss Kathryn DAILY
Prof. Oscar Peters>oi Hondo is a
guest Of relapNes>and friends in this
city for ColleFt Commencement
Rodney Tabor Of Houston Is a
Commencement visit9r and Is guest
Of friends and relatives In this city.
DR.. and Mrs. c. A. searcy OF Hemp.
stead and little daughter spent yes.
terday In this city with the formers
parents Capt. and Mrs. A. J. Searcy.
Mrs. J. l. Hensarling and daughter,
Mrs. Goree Nicely were among the
visitors to the city today from Well
horn.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07

Temperatures al Bryan for the a
hours ending At a. N. this morn
ins-Hishest. - degrees; lowest. -
degrees.
Forecast until 7 p. m. Tuesday
Tonight unsettled cooler. Tuesday
partly cloudy. warmer.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07

ScTicG TO THE PUBLIC.

The Pastors Association Of the
City OF Bryan hereby requests your
presence at general mass meeting
for the Citizens OF Bryan to be held
In the District court room at Court
House. Monday evening June 18th.
1915. at $3.50 o'clock. for the purpose
OF discussing the advisability Of hold.
ing an election to prohibit Pool Halls
in Bryan. Come and let US reason
together. Ladies have a special in.
vitation.
c. c. WHEELER. Sec.
Pastors Association.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07
NOTICE TO chAuFFEURs.

All hired ohaufeurs found operat-
ing automobiles within the city limits
without chauffeurs' license. will be
prosecuted under ordinance covering
same. after June S. 1915.
W. w. HARRIS.
Mayor Of Bryan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07

DR.. Edgar Y. Henry Of Montgomery
was a visitor, to Bryan yesterday.
DR.. Henry was formerly Of Bryan and
has large circle OF friends In this
city. He was member Of the Grad
usting Glass Of Chicago University
this session. and received his ". d.
dergee.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07
LOCAL and OTHERWISE

]. L. Breach was down today from
Tabor.
We have car OF hulls on track.
Wick Bros.
Special Chicken Feed. ring i65, For.
rest Jones.
c. c. Morgan OF Reliance was In the
city today.
Wick Bros. for hulls and meal.
phone $40.
Mrs. J. +. Duncan Is visiting rela.
tives In Palestine.
Feed our Special Dairy Feed. For.
rest Jones. phone 465.
Piel Brothers German lager beer
IN bottles nj Marwill's.
Best mixed horse feed on the mar.
ket. Cali Forrest Jones, 465.
c. NJ Mitchell was visitor to the
city from Cooks Point today.
II. G. finland of Nayaso,a was a
visitor TO Bryan yesterday.
II you need delivery wagon ring
Reid Brothers for John KEYS.
Misses Cora and Maggie Casters Wis
tied Bryan from Kurten today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Lewis wire guests
Of friends in this city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Crane Of Hondo
are guests OF relatives In this city.
Joe Spell OF Hockey. spent Sunday
with his mother Mrs. Emma Spell.
Mrs. c. y. ousley is visiting her
daughter Mrs. Jno Rosser OF Dallas.
Mrs. Malcolm Monroe OF Houston
is a guest OF Miss Blanche Buchanan.
Mrs. George Cisson OF Hearne Is a
guest Of Mrs. W. +. Stuart and family.
Mrs. A. NJ Rhodes has returned
from visit to relatives in Houston.
c. J. Denton OF whltewright Is a
CUES; OF his son v c. Denton OF A. a
NJ. College who II a member OF the
graduating class at that institution.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07
TAKE NOTiCEl

Who has in my pasture a two-year-
old. light-colored Jersey heller. white
In tanks. peculiar white spot on left
side in front Of hip. erumpled horns.
battered? Also one bay work horse.
wire cut scars on legs. branded 6 on
let jaw? w. r. CAvITT.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07
NOTICE..

The Federated Christian Charities
win hold their regular meeting on
Friday. June 4. at 10 n. m. in Car
negie Hall. instead OF their regular
meeting day. which is on Monday.
Business OF Importance win come up
and every member Is urged TO be
present
W. s. WILSON JR. Secretary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07

These will be special cars TO accom-
moda,e the crowd Tuesday night for
the final ball.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-06-07
TEXAS LEAGUE srAsDlsc.

Yesterdays Results.
Houston ,. Beaumont 2.
Dallas 2. Waco 0.
Galveston &c. San Antonio 60.
~. Worth 4. Shreveport 3.
Where They Play Today.
Houston az ~. Worth.
Galveston at Dallas.
Beaumont at Shreveport.
San Antoio at Waco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, October 2.-The cotton
market was less active today. and
fluctuations were irregular, with the
close steady, at a net decline Of to
II points.
There appeared to be some confusion
early, as a result of relatively weak
cables and the postponement of the
prices were barely steady at a decline
OF ito 10 points, and there appeared
to be considerable scattering liQuida-
ton. but the offerings were readily
taken around the opening prices. De-
cember contracts, which sold at 11.90
on the call, advanced to 1908 during
the middle of the morning, while jan
uary rallied from 1907 to 1928 or to
about the closing figures of last night,
aged by bullish spot and trade ad-
vices. and rumors that southern au-
thority made the condition of the crop
between so and 81 per cent. Fair wea-
ther was reported in the south, follow
ing the storm, however. and prices
eased of again later in the morning
under renewed realizing or liquidation.
with December closing around 1877
and January 1913, or some 10 to IL
points off from the best. It appeared
from the smaller volume of business
that scattering accounts had been
pretty well evened up before the close
last night in anticipation of the gov
eminent reports scheduled for publ
cation this morning, while the delay
attributed to the effect of the storm on
Geographic facilities naturally created
no fresh sentiment as to the showing
Of either ginning or condition figures.
son. 1.047,404; exports, 1886: season,
647,059, port stocks 990769
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
COFFEE MARKETS.

NEW YORK, October 1.-THE market
for coffee futures was steadier today in
sympathy with reports of steady pri-
mary markets and on some scattered
near-month buying. which evidently
found very few sellers around the ring.
The market opened at an advance of
2 to points, and closed at net gain
of 4 to 8 points for the day. Sales of
$3.50 bags included EXCHANGES of l De
Der. 6.17; November, $40; December,
6.22; January, 6.26; February, $50
March, SIS: April, $40; May. SAB; June.
6.4s; July, 6.54; August, $50; septem-
Der. $50.
Spot coffee steady: Rio Is, 6A: Santos
As, 9 cents Cost and freight offers are
unchanged. 1t was reported that a
Brazilian shipper had accepted bid of
Sh ctnts for Santos As late yesterday,
but it was also stated that other bids
at concessions had been refused. Firm
offers of As ranged from about $40 to
$50.
Rio exchange on London was I'D
higher, while milreis prices were un-
changed at Santos and rs refs lower at
Rio. Brazilian port receipts. 1900;
Jundiahy, $1,000.
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Scandal.

From Lie
Scandal is that which gives us pleas
ure in the thought that somebody else
has done something which we have es-
capped doing because we were not SINH
larly situated.
Scandal furnishes an occupation for
women and newspapers. 1t began IN
the Garden of Eden and will end
few minutes after the last man has
left the earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03

and two ocean vessels, calling for
Il, 900 tons Of steel. More vessel orders
are pending Black and blue annealed
sheets and steel hoops were advanced
50, and bands were up 81. Bars, plates
and shapes were strong at LAO cents
base. Steel building work called for
II, 900 tons fabricated steel. The Brook
lyn Rapid Transit will take bids o.
tober 9 on $1,000 tons steel for exten-
sions and third tracking elevated lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03

interest took an order for 5000 tons
for 1916 shipment. September steel e1-
port sales were the heaviest Of record.
Including 100000 tons Of wire prod.
ucts. Italy bought 10000 tons Of Bes-
semer pig iron during the week. Italy
is still negotiating for pig iron. as
are France, Holland and Russia. Ocean
freight rates on all metals were adj
vanced enormously.
Contracts were placed for two lake
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l Will Sell

$1,000 Capital Traction so at 1O7.
$1,000 Wash. Gas SO at 1854.
$4,000 Georgetown Gas SO at 1O4K.
x2,OOO Wash. Rwy. Elec. 40 Mt SIN
IS Capital Traction at 81.
25 Wash. Rwy. pfd. mt 81.
50 Wash. Rwy. com. at SO.
100 Wash. Gas Mt TN.
400 Washington Utilities Co. mt 22h.
10 Mergenth aler at 100.
2S LanstOn mt S1k.
10 Federal Nat. Bank mt I41.
50 East Wash. Savings ibid wantedl.
70 McLachlen banking ibid wantedl.
70 Continental Trust mt I1S.
50 Wash. and Southern Bank mt 02Ix.
10 Munsey Trust mt 95N.
10 Nat. Bank of Washington at 20.
80 Exchange Bank Of Washn. at II.
100 Washington Baseball Club at I7k
1000 Miller Train Control mt 40 cents,
% GraphOphOne common at O5.
25 GraphOphOne preferred Mt los.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
Railroads Are Neglected.
SPECTATORS Ears Are Deaf
to Warning by Financiers

NEW YORK, October 1.-The riot of
speculation in war stocks took on
more violent phase this week. Trans
actions ran in excess Of a million and
. half shares for each full session.
with q total of about S.250.00o for the
six days, while sales of bonds, at par
value. approximated $so.ooo.ooo. this
latter item being exclusive Of private
transactions.
Conservative counse1s were heard
against the dangers Of such reckless
operations as featured a very consid-
cradle part of the trading, but the
10 Significant. however. that lenders Of
money exercised severer discrimina-
ton toward collateral in loans. Actual
news had little to do with the move
ment in the specialties. Rumors of in
tended combinations and Of contests
for control for certain properties were
widely circulated.
Big Loan Stirs Traders.
Speculation was stimulated by the
agreement on the alf-billion-doll
loan to Great Britain and France, pro-
vision being thus assured for the &C
commodation of our foreign custom
ers. The amount proves to be the min
imum expected and the cost to the Dor
rowers was much higher than expected.
London joint stock banks also were re-
ported to be large borrowers from New
York banks to supplement the pur-
pose Of the government loan.
The hardening effect on foreign ex-
change was little more than moderate
The domestic money market also was
but slightly affected. Conviction that
other needs remain to be met as the
result of New York's new position in
the worlds money markets prompted
continued conservatism in the employ
ment Of credits.
investments Hold Own.
Two significant features of the stock
market situation were found in the
continued backwardness Of railroad
shares and the state of the bond mar
ket. Investment issues are holding
their own. but that is about all that
can be said for this class of securities
The effect of the new foreign loan upon
existing Issues of high class offers
FOOD Tor conjecture. During the week
II WAS announced that the banking
syndicate which last June purchased
a large block of New York city bonds
MAD nnally disposed of the entire issue
International conditions hardly were
a market factor. aside from the inter-
est manifested in the new Offensive
of the allies along the western front
OF the war area
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, October with
only irregular wire service at the cotton
exchange, trading in contracts remained
suspended today. but the board Of d.
rectors announced that business would
be resumed as usual Monday at o'clock.
The spot market was quoted as nominal
and unchanged at 11.75 for middling.
with no transactions,
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Huge Orders by Railroads
Feature of Steel Industry

NEW YORK. October Heavy orders
Tor railroad equipment during the week
Temporarily diverted attention from war
contracts Rail mills booked orders for
2a4.0oe tons standard and light section,
for 1916 shipment. including 10000 tons.
estimated, for the Chicago and North
western system. 120, 900 tons for the New
York Central system, 10000 tons for the
Philadelphia and Reading. 16, 900 tons for
the Pere Marquette. $500 tons for the
Erie and $500 tons light sections for in
dustriil roads
Car shops took additional orders for
l.2so cars placed contracts for about
5000" tons bars. plates and shapes and
are still negotiating for about 10. 900 tons
of steel. Locomotive builders took or
ders for fourteen more engines, Including
ten for the Atlantic Coast Line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YORK, October Cotton
Burlaps were sold for later delivery at
higher prices. Linens were high and
firm. Hosiery and underwear were In
good demand. Mems wear and dress
goods were firm. but less active.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
Other Securities Neglected
in Halliday Session of
Exceptional Trading.
NEW RECORDS ARE MADE
BY THE POPULAR ISSUES
Westinghouse Contributes Is Per
Cent of q Turnover Which Az
gregates $500 Shares.

NEW YORK. October A-Todays ses-
sion Of the stock exchange furnished q
1tttng close to one Of the most active
wesks IN TIE history Of that institu-
unn. ~ the outset thsro wore signs
tAak he movsmsnt In the specialties
had IN its course, temporarily. at
bsast, but before the end Of the first
hour hs0vy trading was again in full
swing. TIE second hour was even more
aGtavs. the short session recording q
tuxnov0r Of about 100000 shares.
OF this amount Westinghouse con-
ts4buesd about Is per cent and United
0oAtss Sessl and American Car and
Teandry Is per cant each Westing-
he1ss was the all absorbing feature
fer . time. adding a total Of almost
points to yesterdays substantial gain
q the maximum Of 1871.
Up by Leaps and Bounds.
American Car got into its greatest
stride shortly before the close, the in
curry for this stock sending the price
up by leaps and bounds to IS, new
record. and an overnight advance of IL
points. United States Steel was back
ward at first, but came within frao-
ton of yesterdays top, its best price
in four years, just before the end.
Some of the recent favorites, like
Bethlehem Steel and General Motors.
were conspicuous for their new records,
Bethlehem attaining to as and Motors
to $50 on 10-point advances. WHY'S
Overland also achieved new high at
225k Such issues as American Wool
en-, United States Cast Iron Pipe,
Pressed Steel Car, Industrial Alcohol
and the petroleums all figured to
substantial degree in the rising move
ment.
Railroads Are Neglected.
Railroads were again treated with
scant consideration, playing little or
no part in the days doings, except to
manifest heaviness at intervals. Ca
madam Pacific was pressed for sale, but
in the final dealings betterment in this
group was registered.
News of the day bore mainly upon the
foreign loan, with its large subscrip-
lions. and trade reports. which indicated
an increase of expansion and distribu-
ton, particularly at jobbing centers.
The bond market was firm on mod
crate dealings. Total sales, par value,
aggregated $2,320,000:
United States bonds were unchanged
on call during the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
WEEKS RANGE. OF PRICES.
Corrected to the Close of Business October z
the Office of The Evening Star.
Railway and MisceIlaneous Shares.

following
the o - "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. October 2.-Beeves-Re-
ceipts. 1893 head; no trading.
Caiyes-Receipts, 81 head; steady. Fair
to good veals. II. O0a13.0O; Canada grass
ers, SIS.
Sheep and lambs-Receipts. 1.151 head
steady. Sheep (ewes). 3.00a5.50; lambs.
Hogs~Receipts. 1.4ss head: no trad
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, October 2.-Hogs-Receipts,
5000 head; strong. Bulk. 7.2oaS.05; light.
7.35aS1O mixed. 6.S0a8.25; heavy. 6.70a
$40; rough. 6.70aS.95; pigs. 5.25a7.65.
Cattle-Receipts, 500 head; weak. Ma
tive beef cattle, 6.00a1O25: cows and
heifers, 300a8.25; calves, 775a11.50.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000 head; slow.
Wethers, 5.75a6.55; ewes, 360a5. 80;
lambs, 7.00a9.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
l Will Buy

Is Capital Traction mt S8A.
Is Wash. Rwy. pfd. at SOA.
Is Wash. Rwy. com. mt SAY.
50 Washington Gas mt S1A.
10 Mergenthaler Mt 1871.
Is LanstOn at 81.
10 Nat. Bank of Washington at 20.
10 Farmers 4 Mechanics Bank Mt 24a.
10 Munsey Trust Mt %.
100 Washington Baseball Club Mt IS.
23 GraphOphOne com. mt 901z.
25 GraphOPhOne pfd. mt 90.
so Greene Cananea mt 30.
Subject to previous acceptance or
cancellation. All executions for cash
Buying and selling orders on all listed
stocks and bonds solicited
Deliveries for cash Mt yOur own hank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
Rail Contracts Large.

September rail contracts .Tefe~fhe larg-
est since January. 1872 Railroad car
shortage is acute and 10000 more cars
are under negotiation. including 10000,
II was stated. for the Pennsylvania rail-
road system.
Manufacturers of war munitions for
Great Britain and France placed
orders for about $4,000 tons steel bars
and billets. including 10000 tons for
the central west Huge tonnages of
steel for projectiles are still under
negotiation for 1915 shtpment- One
contract for 100000 3.2s-inch shells
fof Great Britain calling for $4,000
tons steel was closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03

From Life.
Atrocity-Recreation for Germans.
Neutrality-An illusion of some Pres
idents.
Retreat-Constant occupation of enc
mics troops.
Advance occupation Of our
own troops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
THOMAS L. HUME, Broker
1410 C Street. Tel. M. 1886.
Rooms SILL
Rochester MinesCo.

Has already produced 81 900 10000. 1t is
now producing xGD,O00.OO mouth. 1t Is earning
10 per cent selling price of stock. Immense
tonnage of high-grade milling blocked out
three veins to $50 foot level and proven to 500
feet. Gold values increasing with depth. Driving
tunnel at rate Of 10 feet per day veins
1.2OO-foot level. Now within 800 feet of veins.
Sensational development anticipate very shortly.
Seven lroughs Coalition
Is great Gold Mine paying quarterly dividends
Of u. cents share equivalent to ~ per cent
selling price OF stock and producing aboat
SIo.OOO per month. For full particulars OF tn,
and other interesting Nevada Mines ask
send you WESTERN MINER, a weekly pubca-
tion. edited by experts for three months abso-
lutey free.
JANUARY JONES'
81 Gazette Building, Reno, Nevada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
Prepared by Providence.

c. ". Barron. owner Of the Wall Street
Journal and the Boston News Bulletin,
two Of the leading financial papers OF
the United States, declares: THE United
States was prepared for this war by
Divine Providence by the passage Of the
federal reserve act, which places unlim-
tied credit for trade and trade expansion
in the United States.
1.-THE failure of the national bank act
as a regulator Of interest rates paved the
way for the reserve act with arms Of
power reaching into every state in the
Union, bearing reserves Of credit OF in
dividuals and banks and aggregations Of
individuals and banks, the whole but
tressed and supported by the United
States Treasury. with its full power of
taxation and command over all metal
and paper moneys.
mo such basis of credit was ever
founded In any nation and no such basis
was ever dreamed Of ~ possible by one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
Big Orders for Wire.

The Steel Corporation interests Sc
Cured additional contracts for $4,000
teo0 bashea wire and IN indeDenden&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03

There is small weekly paper which rejects
New York Stock Exchange opportunities from
the small investors standpoint. Published
weekly by John Muir & Co $l.00 q year.
Send for sample copies ODD LOT REVIEW,
I'll Broadway. New York City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03

hundred millions Of free and willing
workers
THE barter Of hard coin for human
production long since passed into history.
Exchange Of individuals and Of nations
are now conducted by credits"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-03
Money to Loan

Secured by First Deed Of Trust On Real Essas.
Joseph I. Weller. GA F St. NV.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-09-14
CHAPTER XII.

Guests were coming in punches,
now, and kept Hall so busy for half
an hour that he had no time to plan
how he should escape from the other
two women with whom he must in
evitably have matrimonial converse.
So far, he was not particularly anxious.
Rosamund he thought he could dis
pose of somehow, putting her off till
Flodie should change her mind; and
from Carolyn Dallys and Mrs. Royal
ton he feared little. He would trust,
at any rate, to the inspiration Of the
moment. With four millions-and Flo
die-he didn't much care what they
thought of him 1t was a caddish trick,
perhaps, but-four millions! The end
would have to justify the means.
So, handsome and elegant and popu-
lar, witty and well-bred, he laughed
and gossiped with his guests, started
the dancing, introduced one to another,
showed his color prints, and between
times, watched the mousy girl in white
who had so suddenly assumed an ex-
~ GOA AA1POA III LILO 4AAO'
Flodie, merely bowed to and patron
lied by most of the guests, had discov-
cred an unexpected friend in Mr.. Dore-
mus. He, finding her his only &C
quaintance, had stuck to her like a
burr. Flodie liked him. At one-step
he could not cut much Of figure, but
seated in the Office with Flodie, where
she could keep an eye on Alfred and
the caterer, it was not long before she
felt impelled to make him her ally.
With all his elephantine wit and his
manners of the old school, Mr.. Dore-
mus treated her in jocose. fatherly.
indulgent way that inspired her trust
And, that evening, Flodie had dire
need of a coadjutor. She began to