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The Washington times., 1916-12-06
SPANISH COUPLE COMING
Ricardo Gomez GARLIC de Aibornox
and Bride to Visit Here.

: Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage in Barcelona, Spain,
OF Ricardo Gomez Garlic de Aibornoz
and baroness Pillar Ramirez do carta-
gens, daughter OF General Baron de
Juras-Reaies and the Baroness, de
JuIaz.Reales.
Richsrao Conner csrrlllo as Albor,
OF Don Francisco Sanchez Latour, Tor
many years well-known diplomat
here. ...l ,F...s IS.
fie. Is also a relative OF Don Jose
years ago In Europe, Miss yuilliard, a
niece of A. ID. Juilliard, OF New York.
A sister OF Nine. de Sanchez Latour,
the young widow OF Baron Scheles-
niger, married recently M. P.'Clemen-
Other near relatives Of the bride.
groom are the Duchess OF Nagera, of
Madrid, and the Marquis de Faura, of
the Spanish diplomatic service. IL.
The newly married couple are ex'
OF. a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. do Sanchez
Iatour.
-t'ts - Al.
MRS. Msrburs Estertsins.
Mrs. Theodore Marburg, of Balti-
more, entertained n small company at
luncheon in the rose room OF the
shoreham yesterday.
; The former Ambassador to Russia
and Mrs. George IT, Marye have
closed their beautiful estate at Bur.
lingame, Cal. and are now In New
York. Miss Doyle. who has been
spending a few days In Washington
en- route from pittsburgh. where she
has been the guest OF her sister, mrs.
day. Little Miss Helen Marye is now
with her aunt. Mrs Moreland. In
Pittsburgh, and will return about the
middle OF this month to Join her par.
ents here, who have opened their
house at Connecticut avenue and N
street for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marye and Miss Doyle
will attend the wedding tomorrow In
New York OF Miss Harriet Alexander,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H.
Alexander, whose marriage to Win.
throp william Aldrich, son OF the
late Senator Aidrich, will take place
at 2 o'clock in the First Presbyterian
Church on Fifth avenue, and Will be
followed by a reception.
The Washington times., 1916-12-06
To spend Holidays Here.

Mrs. Theodore A. Baldwin, wife OF
Captain Baldwin, ". =. A.. who, with
her sister, Miss Katherine Judge, went
turned 10 Washington at the end OF
last week. Miss N,dge will return
tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1916-12-06
Mr.. AND MRS. STOKES HOSTS
Entertain With Dinner and Dance
for Miss Margaret Fahnestock.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus Stokes en-.
tsrtained a large company OF young
people at dinner last night In com.
pliment to Miss Margaret Fahnestock.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson
Fahnestock and one OF the seasons
most popular debutantea.
The other guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
King stone, DR., and Mrs. Carl Paul
i Hiu,bsehsr' Major and Mrs Thomas
and Mrs. John Baldwin Cochran. Miss
Adelaide Heath, Edgar Allen Poe, Jr.,
OF New York; Miss Kitty Belt, OF
warrenton. Va; Commander Charles
Miss Caroline Nash, Miss Catherine
McCllntock, ,Sylvanus Stokes, Jr., Lar
kin w. Glazebrook, Jr., Carlos Acuna.
nrst secretary OF the Argentine EN-.
bsssv: A: vouros, charge d'affaires OF
the Greek legation. Mr.. constantinidi.
nrst secretary OF the Grek legation:
Bowie Clark, Ballard Moore, Beverly
Sinclair. the Misses Blair. Miss Eu-
rora Clover. Maurice voik, Miss Man
uela de Pena, Arthur Bradley Camp.
Georgina Schofield, Manning Stead.
Col. Eduardo Raybaud. military at.
tsche OF the Argentine embassy;
Count Raoul d'Adhemar, Miss Eliza.
beth Harding. Miss Eleanora Morgan,
Gerald May. and Ralph Snowden Hill.
=, About fifty additional guests were
Invited for the dancing, which follow.
ed later In the evening.
Mr.. Poe, who was the house guest
OF Mr.: and Mrs. Stokes, returned to
New York this morning. Miss Belt.
who IL also visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Stokes will not return TO warrenton
until the end OF the week.
To spend Holidays Here.
Mrs. Frederick Hicks will come to
Washington from her home In New
York Immediately after the holidays
20 join her husband, Congressman
Major and Mrs. Earl !. Brown will
be hosts at a dinner OF twelve covers
this evening at their apartment in
viii be Col. Mason Patrick, U. S. A.,
commandment. at the Washington Bar
racks and Mrs: Sstriek.
Mrs. Theodore A. Baldwin. wife OF
Captain Baldwin, ". =, A., who, with
her sister, Miss Katherine Judge, went
10 New York about ten days ago, re,
last week. Miss N,dge will return
tomorrow.
To Honor ID. A. II. Regent.
The Daughters OF the American
Revolution OF the District OF Colum-
bia will honor the State regent, Mrs,
G. M. Brumbaugh, with a reception
to be held Friday evening from s
to IL o'clock at the Raleigh Hotel.
Mrs, Brumbaugh Will be assisted in
Mrs. William Clementson, and the fol
lowing State officers: Mrs. Frederick
w. Matteson, Mrs. Champe G. McCul-
Ioch, Mrs. Eleansre W. Collins, Mrs.
Alexander NJ. German, and Mrs. Paul
r., Hiekok,
All members of District chapters
are cordial yinvited.
-.
Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis, of Chi
cago, has Joined her husband, Senator
Lewis, at the Shoreham. where they
will live this winter.
The Washington times., 1916-12-06

Friday afternoons. Mrs. Kelsey 10 the
one or the architects OF the Pan Amer
lean Union building. As Miss Jeanette
Washburn, she made her debut In
Washington forty years ago.
Miss Edythe De Orange. OF Martins.
burg, W. Va, IL! visiting her niece,
Miss Lenna NJ. De Orange. At her
residence, 1912 Monroe street.
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half moan II can't project it-there is some
The minutes seemed to drag into hours.
Far away. with thumbs upturned against
n sin scanned jowl sat the mysterious leader
attitude ''' nv
Strangely enough he was ensconced in a
leaden walled chamber the door OF which
a small, slit window in the side of the com
partment ON the sill OF this lay small.
in that II was of some transparent material
The Master Eazed Hxedly into this sphere
Within the crystal tiny fieck Of white APP
peared and a note seemed to be unfolding
clan ~ am receiving it now protected
against all outside influences"
- lie read It. repeatinE the words in an
He hesitated and .gritted his teeth in silent
fury as he paused for thought. Then he
s s.nI In that serpent-like kissing voice
the mystery workers:
There can be no truce between the black
%heh Re nd i Reese has the
registered on white pad OF paper with his
1T is from the Black order." cried Alden.
catching up the paper as Reese opened his
eyes.
the others with grave tone in his voice as
he added:
Well, there is the reply. 1t Is to be a
see that. Well so be IT.. 1t is better thus
Evil is never conquered by retreat nor
scampering away in fright. White magic
Mrs Maynard began to weep.
oh doctor. I am 80 discouraged. had
al PEACE ;, at such 81 time Why should they
He scribbied another note. but t' the eo mos:
sage could not be sent through tho ethereal
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CHAPTER XyXyI.
a Trap for the Ma.fer

NIT Dr., Alden lost not minute In racing for
Myra 8 home. The girl told him little ovor
inc telephone but he guessed much When
ne was led to her bedroom, no walked about
win half closed eyes and tightly compresssd
TIPS. he studied the position OF the sbears
ana examined the little handle Of the gas
let with reading glass There were aps
parently no teil-tale finger prints Mrs
Maynard and Myra waited silently ne 10
me threshold and even tho window sills
Al last he opened the door OF her ward :
robe closet. There was the red glow Of tn a
Why. It's on fire" exclaimed Myra. stem.
ping forward ercitedly. ''e'
NO. It's not. asserted tho physician
iEht bulb. ITS worse than fre!'
lie unscrewed the light from Its socket
Did you have red lamp in your cIoset
Miss Myra?' he auered sharply
fore" "' 'e
"um-ah!" and the doctor examined the
object carefully. This was made in France
have only seen one like il before II gives
more crimson rays than any other light
wonder how II came therc?"
I certainly don't know" and Myra re-
sarded him with helpless bewilderment lit
WAS ~,st a 2 white light this morning when took
Alden studied tho tiny flaments of the
bulb viz
You know. Miss Maynard the peculiar
thing about this lamp ts that red light rays
are conducive to psychic work. Here Is a
little sttmulant for black magic There was
no way to enter your home this time OF
day. except through the unseen. Hero has
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CHAPTER XXXIy.
The Mental aIessenEer.

DR.. Alden and Myra had followed her
mother into the study OF the famous clair
voyant.
Alden. after the preliminary introduction.
made explanation OF the case which in
terested the psychic profoundly. The doc
tor reserved many OF the details. but his
story was complete enough to win the vital
interest Of the other man
We'll. I'll start right away" declared
Reese. write your message on piece of
leader OF this Black Order. no matter where
he is
Alden sat down at table while the others
waited He used a memorandum pad and with
his fountain pen had rapidly lmned this
"If you will stop your attack. on Mis-.
Myra and others l will agree to lenve
You In peace.
Now while / relax in this big chair. just
fold IT up and hold It against my forehead.
You do not need to show 1t to me now, in
structed the clairvoyant. who had already
drawn down the shades, leaving the room
in soothing darkness.
Alden obeyed. The clairvoyant closed his
eyes and the trio about him were very
silent.
Minutes passed. without avail. His face
became drawn with the inward struggle which
he seemed TO be making. He breathed In
rasps and even in the dim light or the
room Myra that he was tensely clutch
ing the leather arm OF the big chair with
clawing fingers.
u can't reach him." he muttered. in =
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places OF possible auditor But on real
i19g that his had been safe he
stracted perusal of the magazine to bide his
time.
no news from Myra when the butler entered
us there anything I can do for you. sir?''
Narney regarded the man with scepticism.
Willis seemed too hright-eeyed in his solicit
tude It were well to dispense with this
watch dogs attention for brief opinion. no
told himself. He drew a banknote from his
pocket.
You very thoughtful. Willis. You
can favor me greatly If you will. l want
tobacco shop down the street Here is a
Maya1 en- Ssaf as Wins And hurry riES'
The butler nodded and left the room with
pereeptible glance OF suspicion at the visi-
tor. Varney did not mistake it.
faithful BE se a9 with t. yoq
ening smile. as he watched the butler dis
appear down the driveway. However. l
think your developing cieverness will he too
late"
Sure that his way was clear. with the
other servants busy in the Kitchen. Varney
to the floor on which were the family bed
rooms. He hurried into Myra's boudoir and
fully
"Ah." he smiled, II was afraid there were
trio and gas. This is good"
eertaining that both the. carrent and the
ton. Then he went to the closet. Opening
the doorway Of this he searched within and
found an electric light arranged so that the
Very Convenient" exclaimed the plotter
Master Master said that ultra Violet rays Of light
would interfere with the astral projection
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but that red would be tho easiest. 1 will
leave the light lit for future reference"
He unscrewod the ordinary incandescent
bulb from the wardrobe socket From an
Inside pocket of his coat he drew forth a
peculiarly shaped rcd globe which he sub
the current. he closed the door and left the
room with the same feline caution with
which he had entered.
As he pcered out OF tho window Of tho
hall he beheld the figure OF Willis hurryinr
up the driveway. Varney managed to reach
the library just In time to assume non
chaiant attitude OF absorption in the maya
the front doorway.
Well. willis. you made n very quick
trip. | thought the cigar shop was about
Yes. sir" answered Willis. with a cough
Well. did you get the cisars?"
mo. sir. The man had none loft. sir. I'm
30 sorry, sir
Did you get any others Willis? You
know / would have taken substitute"
oh. sir. thought you would be too
particular to do that. sir" he replied. Shall
No let 1t 20, Willis. Il will go down and
get them myself now" and he walked
toward the hallway TO look for his coat
and hat.
AS he turned back on the driveway to look
at the mansion he chuckled
That old hypocrite never went there. He
thought he fooled me. Well. he s guessing.
but 1t will do good. The Master told me
that she would be mine forever and forever
in all the ages il we win out. Well. We viii
win out with the arts and mysteries of the
centuries to help US ! wonder what they're
doing at that clairvoyant's placer"
He walked on, satisfied.
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his hand from the ivory Keyboard Board With l" heF
own fingers.
Arthur" she gasped. II cannot marry
gagged"
You don't know what you saying"
Yes. I do. Arthur. Now know only too
well. But before did not realize. I cannot
marry you; Arthur; and you must accept
your ring back again.
He protested Mt first with deep show OF
injured pride. then with that ingratiatinE
eloquence and hatterinE consideration which
had made the earlier impression upon tho
young girl he begged her to reconsider.
Gently she shook her head and then to
ease the pain which he declared WAS rending
thur. 1 Will think It over until Monday. IL
YOU insist"
Her manner was firm and varney grudg-
tnGly ended his entreaties He abruptly
down the driveway. fecking with his cane
at the pebbles.
81 must Ee, the Master; to let me, project
I'll play hand that is worth while"
He took taxicab at the nearest stand
suburban streets. Twice he changed vehi-
cies. looking behind to observe II he were
followed.
so ARRareng yon sa' h,a otter s,nnous
through tho doorway Of an old building in
a tumbledown section Of the city a few
leader OF the Black Order" within the
thought-proof shelter OF the leaden cham :
Der.
my astral under tho red light? Please do
to hate"
The Master scrutinized him with look
II had not planned II, Varney." he said
with a smile. but perhaps IT is good vara-
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s5ygS: for Ssif ssST l, Wa Was Ii. aa.rS
And tho reason for tho silence in reply
was that The Black Master had imin olated
ieaden chamber BY closing the slit and " wt the
tss ah e1ys.a He had
before his small dIp,isate Of Aldens hyp
soul was journeylnE now with the mai lev.
olent, eyes closed. hands clenched tightly
like teeth only that Individual spirit could
Myra her mother and pr Alden returned
de1ectedly to the house. where tho physician
babe them good-by
,s;s sps he said as he parted II b.
tie Battery Of son ARTILLERY WnoS ~ rxe
the gentleman with the ubiquitous thumbs
I'm tell you that in due time h he said
TheH We're ssanang f in 70 tho Corridor
the big doorway. Mrs Maynard had hur-
neWed nerves SO That ehe eou xS.m suS on Fe
themselves to be alone.
But gnk o to them Arthur varney had
Ing Ing n0W ears ears alert 6ehnd the porters Of
s' Sissa IN Sel a. My5ss 1!,,ls hand in
suddenly and saw the sweet con 'rGHem 1 OF
her ,, warm glance; :. :,
say good by to you becanseM N%'S nara 10
''why?" she queried softly.
subdued but vibrant voice which carried tn
confession to the tinglng OF the caves
dropper. Farneys eyes flashed with Jealous
fury.
The girl gently withdrew her hand from
the ardent clasp OF the physician and re-
moved her glove. She held out the white
fingers OF the left hanG and exposed the
sparkling solitaire
Although it was all mistake which I
cannot understand now. doctor. il is wrong
for US to talk SO while am wearing Arthur
Narney's ring"
You right. Miss A1yra." answered the
physician. "Good-by. we will talk Of II
later"
Not II know IT," muttered the secreted
listener as he turned away with murderous
determination on his dark face.
The doctor turned and after deep look
INTO Myras smiling eyes. lit with a new
none now. he departed his mind busted
strangely enough with mingled plans for
love and fight to the death
MyTa paused on the doorsill then turned
OH" she exclaimed. startled at the sigh,
OF Varney. II didn't know you wero here
Arthur"
I've been sitting In this corner all the
from the far end of the room to which he
had discreetly retreatcd. He pretended "a
have heard nothing, and Myra was relieved.
Narney sat down to the piano. began to
play with a splendid touch. Myra turned in
dismay as he began to sing. in far from
unpleasant baritone voice. tho old song:
"Myra. my love-Myra. my true
love-
"say you'lI be mine through the long
years to coIne"
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CHAPTER XNNy.
The NATURALIZATION.

Within the wardrobe strange thing was
Of no no more substance than the shadow OF
mmps s mes more ea 3ad Now
madly.
Gradually 1t assumed a definite shape
legs and arms appeared. likewise a crooked.
snaa li neck, until finally a crude head with
this british asure erowdins the sIiken
ay it Vas tho pue BY e.
power. from a shape resembling a rough
The door Of the wardrobe opened ana man the
hsure, walking clumsly., passed out through
was merely the vestise Of resemblance ' see
tween this notified. hideons monster and tn.
.oMar I'd the fearsome reaeetion The figure
vert Tn up in gesture Of dismay,
figure walked toward the dressing table and
bedside and raising them up. daeee 70 ine
was about TO plunge them into the bosom.
houSded victim prevented even in the e't spell eli
Of Oft the Masters hypn9ti,m. 1t paused. this
mans spirit. drawing back as though in
Then. dropping the scissors on the counter.
nane by the girls head, the spectre walked
Of the room. 1t, reached upward. turned on
the jet valve and the gas began to escape.
to Close s Il Ssd Sssr
opened Myra lay sleeping now. unconsciou,
,o In the glow OF the red light crushing
nsuT re- beg , to dsinteErate nysteriousl,
srayness which now once more. in the ether
Of Shut the qsa the sbern
g ga fer an instant at the girl. then through
once more 1t passed the collie. This tim,
the the animal min sprans to its feet backing
rage. The, astral passed Though the walls all.
and crossed the Intervening space In it's owr
Arthur Varney's body nuttercd with return
Ing consciousness.
Well" cried the Master earar,v
..o.l turned on the gas" replied varnev
on. how my arms hurt-and my feet-nnc
ny feel eea horribf HP me- do something for me
tu The Master MAJ soothed him with hypnotic
triumph long delayed.
ee nd h eG~ IN hs ns had b, f.s
Of that brute instinct Of which we know 81
It to Myras room There it scratched ,e.i q q
the doorway.
sn sAs scw ssrs Rs sn ASsq
bm ronsst w, In I tseT r dssperat
rooms. o '"S""ra from thei
,,' What is the matter with the dog?" criee
II think he's crazy. madam. began Wills
What's that queer smell?" cried tn,
pushed upon the door to be- met 'T by siaE
ening sweep of the choking vapor.
With cough and an exclamation NJ a1arr
Wills ran to the bed to lift the girl An,
carry her unconscious form from the room
Myras mother opened the window an,
gasped for air. She reached up to turn of
'she. has tried to kill herself again," III,
miserable mother murmurcd '
AS Myra regained consciousness her mothe.
plled her with questions. She could mo-
understand She entered tho room weaki,
ana saw the scissors on the bed
Mother. did put those there Ana
certainty did not turn on the gas"
blinked in polite perplexity. "'''''
Mother! mother! IT is more of tho work
or the Black Order--we must send for DR.
room be touched" e " '"iS
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ton: Yet fear to trust this important work
TO anyone other than myself"
He beckoned toward the chair and drew
ject Tarney fixed his eyes upon the re-
volving mirrors as they showercd the gilt
tering rays. Gradually no became tense and
silent. Then the Master muttcred a strange
Incarnation. The body sank back stifrly into
the chair and the black pontn laughed ex-
ultontly.
KIN her" he commanded. Kill her!
He He sat down then to await Developments
seemed to shadow itself for an instant in
the corner OF the room. II bore a bare re-
semblance to human figure as II passed
through the half-opened slit window OF the
lead chamber
Back in Myra Maynards bedroom the girl
had stretched out to relax her throbbfng
nerves Her head ached and her eyes burned
with unbiddcn tears.
"Oh. il seems wicked. so wrong that
poor mother and should suffer this way
for no fault OF our own. And poor Payson.''
The girl had closed the window for a
on the bed unconscious of gray shadow
which had entered through the solid wall.
OF the This wrath passed quickly
into the closet. through tho closed doorway
Myra dropped Off into n troubled dream.
No soul within tho residence had senaed
the danger lurking within for the girl cX-
cept ono faithful servitor: Myra's pet collie,
which stirred uneasily In its sleep In the
lower hall.
The dog had shifted, its hair rising stirly
hacked into with a low growl.
Then 1t had curled up again. looking about
the dim corridor with watchful eyes.
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Written by Hereward Darlington,
The Distinguished Authority Psychic Phe-
Dramatized by Charles w. Goddard,
The Well known Author of "The Perils of
Pauline;'' "7hc Exploits of Elaine;' tThe God
dess;'' "The Misleading Lady, 'sThe Ghost
Breaker;'' "7he Man From the Sea-
Everything You Read Here Today You Can See
Pictures Produced by the Famous Wharo Sudio
for This Newspaper.
With MIR HOWARD ESTABROOK as DR.. Alden
Miss JEAN SOTHERN as the Charming Myra Maynard.
Next Sunday Another Chapter ssThe Mysteries
Of Myra' nd New ictu
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Will. bowed and left him alone. appar-
entity reading a magazine. But no sooner
was Varney alone than he sprang to the
telephone. quick. lowtoned call for a
certain number-and with eager watchful-
ness against possible eavesdropping he be-
gan TO talk soon a familiar voice
greeted him.
Yes. yes. master
There silence. in which the confident
attitude was replaced BY certain timidity.
Yes, master. will do az you instructed
me. But wish TO warn you against new
tack. Alden has taken them to Bert Reese
the clairvoyant. BE on your guard for this
man Is dctcrmincd--cyen as much "a you
and I are"
There was an apparently curt command:
Tor NarncY'S face registered new shade or
fear as ne added: Yes. master, your COM
mands are life and DEATH shall be done"
AS he hung up, the receiver he ran noise
lesslE to the library doors TO examine the
tapestries and all other possible hiding
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tcontinued on Last Page)
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-10-28
NO. HE WASN'T COOC00:
BELLHOPS WILL DANCE

Al Anderson, hellhop at the St.
Louis, had been; acting peculiarly al
day. "Pinky." the clerk. was puzzled
and began gossiping with VERNE, the
operator, about AIS peculiar behav.
ior.
There he goes again." said Pinky
suddenly.
And then the lobby chair warmers
gazed in establishment at what they
saw. ,,x< Is
Al Anderson game from the bar
with two bottles of ,Budweiser and
two glasses on a: tray And he: was
waltzing, humming tune to him.
SELF. He waltzed up to the elevator
and rang the bell. While waiting for
the elevator his shoulders swayed and
his feet moved from side to side.
'"Too bad" said one of the chair
warmers, "he was always such a nice
kid"
IT wonder if it coald be the change
in the weather?' ~queried the other.
But a few minutes later the bell
hops actions were explained. AL
came downstairs, waltzed up to the
clerks desk, and while Pinky looked
in establishment, AL pulled wad OF
tickets from his pocket.
''Say," he said, 1.-THE bellhops are
going to give their annual ball at
the Auditorium on Nov /: Can I
sell YOU a. ticket ?"