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Duvall reached over and took
her hand. "Why should we not
see each other always?"
She allowed him to hold her
hand in his, happy at the thought
that he wished to do so. Il
should be very glad she said
hesitatingly.
Duvall raised her hand and
pressed it to his lips. There IS
only one way" he said softly.
The tone of his voice. the eX-
preston of his face thrilled her.
You mean--?" she began, then
hesitated, wondering what he
would think of her.
Il mean that | love you," he
cried earnestly, drawing her to-
ward him. Il want you to be my
wife"
"Oh. Richard!" she whispered,
and held up her face to his.
Grace, my darling" he muir
INJURED and kissed her waiting lips.
The occasional passers-by in
the garden smiled to themselves
at the sight of the couple upon
the bench, but Paris is lenient to
lovers and these two were obliv-
ious to the outside world.
THE END.
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Candidate for
CITY COUNCILMAN

Running on a platform of expe-
rience in all branches of munich
pal public works, including light
and water plants. Although Mr..
Vaughn is widely known for his
results and excellent Judgment in
building up and improving Taco
ma on his own account, he is a
new man in its political field.
Mr.. Vaughn, since coming to
Tacoma, has employed about 800
different men, who are Mr..
Vaughn's strongest supporters,
proving his ability to properly
deal with his employees.
The handling of the taxpayers
INTEREST and TRUST, not as a
politician, but as one of them, in
good, honest, business admins
tration. His upbuilding of. Taco
ma is sufficient proof of his con-
fidenee and interest in "Growing
Tacoma" The interested man is
the efficient man. Why not vote
for him?
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tsVHtiHutu iFoH ouE hHSt hssuU.t
The Count D'Este rose from his
chair with a sigh of relief and,
grasping Emile's arm, made ready
to take his departure.
II presume you have no further
need of my nephew and myself
here, Monsieur Lefevre." the
count said with his most ingrati-
ating smile.
wait" said the project coldly,
then turned to Madame Tissot and
La Rue. You also remain here
for the present" He turned to
Grace. You say. mademoiselle,
that Monsieur Duvall could con-
firm all you have said as TO the
events of last evening"
"Yes." she answered. unable to
choke back her sobs, ''if he We're
only alive"
The knowledge that he was not
evidently afforded DEste the live
lest satisfaction. "Duvall? That's
good. he jeered. DO you expect
"A dead man to testify for your"
why not, COUNT" remarked a
quiet voice from the rear of the
room. D'Este and the others turn
ed In surprise to see Richard Du-
vail standing In the doorway
leading to the projects private Of
flee. This sudden appearance of
Q man whom they had supposed to
be dead threw the occupants of
the room into something APP
preaching a panic. La Rue fell
On his knees with a scream of
fear. Madame Tissot shrank back
against the wall, gazing in terror
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CHAPTER NJ.
Giradr' s Secret.

Richard Duvall went toward
the door of the private office, en-
tered it, and almost Immediately
returned, carrying in out hand a
wig to which was attached a false
beard, and in the other hand a
blue workingman's blouse.
That's all that's left of our
poor friend, Girard," he said. "No
doubt chief, you will feel 1t your
duty at once to place me under
arrest for so cruelty doing away
with him."
Wonderful the perfect cried,
absolutely wonderful, But why
did not you explain everything
last night"
ITO tell you the TRUTH" Duvall
said earnestly, 81 did not care to.
| cannot afford to let any one but
yourself and Miss Ellicott know
that Victor Girard and Richard
Duvall are one and the same per-
son II / am to go on with my
work. | cannot afford to give
away my methods to such people
as Madame Tissot and her gang.
They must suppose that Victor
Girard has been sent away on a
long term of Imprisonment.
so you were the one who took
the million francs?" the project
asked with somewhat grave
face.
II was. I fully realize the po-
sition in which | am placed by my
actions, but 1t was the only way
in which I could get the money.
Over six months ago, Miss Ellicott
wrote to certain relatives i'll
America, explaining to them the
situation. 1t so happened that
they brought the case to me, and
I determined, without communi-
eating with her in any way, to
come to Paris and see what
could toward assisting her.
soon found that the count had SO
arranged matters that 1t would
be practically impossible for her
legally to establish any claim to
the Inheritance which had been
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at the newcomer. The count ut
Tered an angry oath. Emile said
nothing, but stood with chatter
ing teeth. gazing at his uncle.
Grace rose from her chair, joy
full smile upon her face.
"Oh-Mr. Duvall!" she cried,
holding out her arms to him.
Good morning, everybody"
said the detective easily, then
turned to the project. Good
morning. monsieur. Quite a lit
tie surprise, eh?"
Lefevre looked at him in aston
ishment, then rushed over ana
grasped him gladly by the hand.
"Duvall," he cried, this is a mir
acIe!"
Not at ALL" remarked the as
sistant with a laugh. You forget
that | am a good swimmer"
The project glanced for a Ms
ment toward the door of the pri-
vate office, then smiled quietly to
himself. You are just in time to
testify in behalf of this young
lady"
That's what | am here for.
said Duvall, looking affectionately
at Grace.
Duvall wheeled upon Madame
Tissot suddenly. Madame Tissot,
| wish to ask you a question:
why not" she inquired with
show of brayado. You have a
! voice"
And you also, La Rue" went
on the detective, with growing
sternness. The Apache quailed
| before him. I'll don't wish TO
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us in the library as Duvall. How
did you accomplish this?'
Simply enough. l walked into
the hall as Girard, after ! had
locked you and the count in the
library, and passed into the vesti-
bule at the front door. AS | did
so, | removed the long overeoat
which | wore and rung it with a
number of other coats upon a rack
near the entrance. 1t remained
there during your search of the
house, quite unnoticed. My soft
hat | had thrust into one of its
pockets. AS soon as | got into the
vestibule | removed my wig and
beard, placed them in pocket of
my coat and took out the Panama
hat in which I Immediately reap
peared as Duvall. This Panama
hat is a very fine one, and so thin
and pliable that it may easily be
passed through finger ring. |
was sorry to be Obliged to sacri-
flee it last night said Duvall,
laughing, land | trust that your
men recovered it,"
ct was the only vestige of you
that we were able to find" re-
marked the project, smiling.
"Vernet has the hat in safekeep-
ing downstairs"
Good" Duvall went on with
his story.
"The rest of my operations
were carried on in like manner.
1t was easy enough, and some
time will give you detailed ac-
count of the whole thing If you
wish, but Miss Ellicott here needs
her nerves steadied by walk in
the fresh air, and, with your per-
mission, l am going to accom-
pany her"
Certainly" said the project,
with a kindly smile at Grace's
white face, "but you must GER
tainly tell me all later. However,
1 cannot refrain from one ques-
tion-just what have l been hav-
| ing the Seine dragged for?"
"A water pitcher" laughed Dn-
vail, with an old piece of bed
clothing wrapped around 1t. In
the darkness l have no doubt 1t
looked very much like the figure
of a man. 1t probably went to
the bottom like a stone"
The project rose in his chair
and laughed jovially as Miss Ell
licott and Duvall passed out OF
the office.
The Luxembourg gardens near
by offered a pleasant relief from
the city street. They strolled
along and in short time had
found a hospitable bench beneath
the trees and sat down.
Before long" said Duvall,
"you will be returning to America.
1t will be very lonely without
you"
But you will be going, too"
said Grace eagerly. after my
affairs have been settled, will
there be anything further to keep
you here?"
mo. l, also shall be going
back. But it may take several
months and all that time you will
be alone, except when / can see
you"
YES" she said quietly; 81 shall
be very much alone. There is no
one in Paris who means anything
to me, except yourself"
He leaned forward and gazed
inquiringly into her face. The
intensity of his glance made her
turn away. 81 hope we shall see
each other very Often" she said.
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BY BETTY BROWN.

It's in March and April, while
little girls are wearing warm
serges or gabardines, that wise
mammas plan the frocks of ging-
ham, chambray and lawn that are
to be worn when Riddles are
romping out of doors in June.
So today l am showing you
some very pretty models for sum-
mer frocks designed by Starr-Best
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frightened way.
"On the night of August 9th
last you and man by the name of
Laroche-"
Laroche. cried Madame It's
sot, starting back in fright. The
count also seemed startled at the
mention of this name. La Rue at
once began to protest violently.
You and man named La
roche went on the detective re-
lentlessly, were summoned to
the house of the Count D'Este to
witness will made by his dying
wife"
"No-no. It isn't true" cried
the fellow, squirming under the
detectives gaze.
The latter pointed his finger ac-
cusingly at the ,groveling Apache.
You we're paid by the Count
D'Este to deny that such will
had ever been made. Three months
later you and Laroche quarreled.
You stabbed hia, while this wom-
an held his arms. Then you threw
him into the Seine"
Madame Tissot struggled vainly
to break away from the restrain
ing arms of the gendarme. La Rue
assumed an air of logged resist
ance.
The detectives next words left
them both pale and trembling.
"Laroche is not dead" he said
sternly. He was rescued from
the river and still lives"
Madame Tissot staggered back
and turned to her accomplice.
" You fool" she muttered in a
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frock.
The model is blue Bingham with
blue and white plaid Bingham
trimming, collar and cuffs and
belt.
The sailor collar is cool and
comfortable for a play dress.
The third frock is quite
"dress-up" affair in hand emf
broidered crisp white lawn, with
broad pink ribbon sash.
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Co. of Chicago.

Co. of Chicago.
The long-waisted baggy little
dress at left will be very pretty
for after-play wear, especially Il
made in white, or delicately col
ored lawn.
A simpler model is the play
dress at the right.
Bingham or chambray, winch
will stand good deal OF Tubing,
is a suitable material for this
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left to her by her aunt. DE este
had not only destroyed all traces
of the will, but had so cieveriy
manipulated his wife's affaifs
during her illness that her prop
erty at the time of her death haa
been entirely converted into
either cash or negotiable seeuri-
ties. Thus Miss Ellicott was
helpless. Under these circurn-
stances | decided that the only
way in which | could assist her
was by becoming a thief.
Most Irregular growled the
project, endeavoring to hide the
satisfaction which he really felt.
mo doubt, chief, but effective.
On my way from New York to
Paris, | learned of the several
Matchmaking outrages which had
caused so much annoyance to your
department during recent months.
1t at once occurred to me that by
posing as a criminal of this nature
| might be able to brighten the
count into giving up the money,
but | realized that any such at
.empt would be extremely danger
Gus and almost certain to end IN
| failure on account of the activi-
ties of your department. | there
fore conceived the plan of going
to you and requesting you to as
sign me to position upon your
force, representing to you that |
was engaged in the pursuit of GER
tain blackmailers who had fled TO
Paris from New York. Thanks to
the letters which I had brought
with me, and to your kindness, I
was able to secure such a posi-
/ tion."
The project gave a low whistle.
Never have | heard of anything
more ingenious. In other words,
Monsieur Duvall, you were sup
posed to be making every effort
to arrest yourself" He began to
laugh heartily.
WELL" he said, Ego on with
your story"
my first attempt was naturally
to make a demand upon the count
for the money. l knew D'Este
would not give 1t to me; what |
hoped to do was to irritate him
to such a point that he would call
upon the police for assistance. 1t
was over a month before he be-
came sufficiently exasperated to
do this. /, of course, learned of
his every move through a young
woman, the maid Gabrielle, whom
| had introduced into his house as
a servant. l dealt with this wom-
an, however, only as Girard-she
did not know me as Duvall, hence
in order to get her assistance in
the latter capacity ] was obliged
to terrify her by informing her
that l knew all about her connec-
lions with Girard.
81 learned from her the morn
ing of my first visit to the Count
D'Este's house that the latter had
determined to call in the police
and | at once went to him as Cir
ard and told him, as you know, TO
place the money in the library
that night, informing him that |
would come for 1t. In spite of
my threats, l felt sure that he
would not do as / asked unless
he were urged to do SO by the po-
! lice and this, as you will remem-
Der, was what I recommended.
But" said the project, evil
IDENTIFY much mystified, you left
the house as Girard and almost
Immediately returned and Joined
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The fourth model is designed
for outdoor play and there are no
frills or fuss ruffles on it.
Plain linen or gingham trim
med with a colored material would
be effective in this model, but it
would be very pretty and cool
looking made in checked Bingham
in light blue and white.
The wide, short sleeves and
rolling collar are particularly suit
able for warm weather.
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START TT TODAYt e.

BESIDES all the other good
things this paper will KiveRsaeh
week stsndard-price -cvei.
Nothing better for evening read
Ing.
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colors-checked Bingham or Mad
ras dotted with white or blue.
The plain suit is in light blue
chambray with white edging out
lining the yoke and trimming
cuffs and collars.
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tie boy in bright mixtures.
In this group of models, they
are Starr-Best designs, by the
way, and therefore the smartest in
the kiddies' fashion world, you
will note most of them are mixed
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BY BETTY BROWN.

Little Boy Blue will often be
little boy brown" this spring and
he will be a little boy
IN y or dark pink.
too, he will be a gay lit
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A NOVEL A WEEK

A stnndsrd. high-ciass, book
si.e novel complete this week In
this paper.
M long waitsp a full INSTALL
meat will come 90 you every day.
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The little mems colored suits
are invariably trimmed with
white sailor collar and white belt,
though sometimes where Tubing
is a serious consideration blue or
green or some other shade that
harmonic with the suit is used.
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POLLING PLACE

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JUDGES

$3.50. ..,Grace Ward
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27
[RepltbIlcan A. p. Leased Wlrel

BROCKTON, Mass, Oct. 26.-Henry Cabot Lodge ranking republican member of the senate committee on foreign relations, in speech here to- night, asserted that President Wilson had added to a postscript to the sec ond Lusitania note of June 9, 1915. in which he informed the government of Germany that the strong phrases of the so-called strict accountability" note ot May Is were not to be taken seriously" Senator Lodge said that this postscript disappeared after members of the cabinet had threat ened to resign and to let the public know of the postscript
 On May :, 1915, he said, the Lu- sitania was sunk and l15 Americans
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27

lately Its provisions, they said, are mandatory and not discretionary as with the other retaliatory acts. The first legislation which has been passed 10 protect American trade after the war apd which was aimed. strangely enough. some officials pointed out. es- pecially at the German dye importers. would seem to apply during the. war and against the British
 The department can act only in the case of each individual importation. and then only on proof that the law has been violated So far. it is said, no complaints have been received. The state department is expected to sub init proofs of violations of a law so clearly international in-rffect Officials indicate, that as the results likely to ensue from an enforcement of the act are so opposite to it's purpose and SC questionable as to the public interest that an attempt may be made to have it modified as soon as congress re- conVenes
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27
WILD EYED BAKER
 SEES MARES NEST
fContinued from rage Onel

sufficient evidence available against any individual to warrant his arrest and prosecution. Attorney General Gregory indicated tonight that such information as had been laid before him was of a vague and inconclusive character.
 While administration officials gen orally declined to discuss Secretary Bakers warning. il was admitted that the information received does not givu any clear indication of either the time or place Of the proposed attack. MT Baker, it was suggested, probably act ed on the theory that the publication of the fact that the American com manders had been warned might serve to prevent it altogether
 The war secretary is known to have received the information on which he | based his statement today on his re- ! turn from a campaign trip that has ] kept him out of the city several days. | He conferred during the day with Sec | retary Lansing and other state depart ment officials. Attorney General Greg ory. and held long conferences with 1 General Scott and other officers of the war department.
 | For some days vague intimations | that an attack of some sort along the
 border might be in prospect have been | reaching the state department. Up to today they have been so indefinite. it
 is understood. that officials were not inclined to treat them seriously. There were no clues on which to make an , investigation.
 4 report brought to the border today by Americans arriving from Mexico said the bandits were close to Gener- al Pershing's advance posts and had
 demanded the retirement toward the border and eventual withdrawal .oi the American troops under penalty oi attack. No confirmation was received
 by the war department up to a late hour.
 The nature of the warnings report.
 ed sent to General Funston and Gen.
 eral Pershing were dot discloced. |
 Is assumed here, however. that tn,
 war department relies wholly upon tn,
 discretion of the officers to safeguard
 their commands and the border towni
 and hamlets from attack. A nor, optimistic view of the situation 1T northern Chihuahua was taken todal
 as the reports of the Carranza garri
 son at Chihuahua City had been rein |. forced by 5000 men. and that d formid
 able campaign against the bandits wa
 about to be launched
 Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican ambassa
 dor designate. when shown Secretar, } Bakers statement. said he had hear, ? intimatIons when he returned iron Mexico two weeks ago. that a borde raid plot by intervention on both side Of the border was being worked out He said he had promptly informe' General Carranza. who telegraphed il
 reply that troop movements to pre-
 vent such an occurrence had been or s dered.
 s T understood" Mir Arrendo added I that the border attack was planne l. with the purpose primarily of imped . ing negotiations of the internationa r commissioners. and also presumably { s produce some effect in the comin
 presidential elections, both in the Unit
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27
FIGHTING FIFTH ALMOST BATTLES
TRe7ublican A. p. Leased Wire1

 FL PASO, Oct. 26.-Three unarmed MeXicans, chased by bullets from their side of the border, splashed through the Rio Grande today 10 the protection of an outpost of Company G. Fifth Ohio Infantry, stationed several miles north of Fl PasO.
 The fusitives informed the guards men that they were political prisoners who were freed from the Chihuahua penitenUary by Villa during his attack on September 16. Not being in sym pathy with Villa. they said they es- capped and worked northward. being discovered and chased by Carranza scouts as they approached the river. None of the bullets struck on Ameri can soil.
 Lieut. H. s. Burdue, in command of the outpost, turned the Mexicans over to United States immigration author ities.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27
LODGE EXPOSES WEAKNESS IF WILSON IN THE GERMAN AFFAIR

rghtfully on board were sent 10 their death. At Philadelphia the next day, President Wilson said that there was such a thing as being too proud to fight" l think he said it for the pur- pose of seeing how the country liked it. He found out and changed his mind overnight.
 "On May 13. he sent his famous strict accountability and omit no word or act note 10 Germany. signed by Secretary of State Bryan. On June 9 1915, a second note was sent, mucl milder than the first. and it was signed by Lansing, secretary pro tenn, MT. Bryan having resigned the night before. It seemed incredible that MT. Bryan should sign the first note and refuse to sign the second
 After the note had been read 10 the cabinet and agreed to by all the members. Mir. Wilson added a post script which l have not seen. because it mysteriously disappeared. In this postscript President Wilson informed the imperial German government that the words strict accountability and the other strong phrases in the first note were not to be taken seriously, and ended by agreeing to refer to the whole motter to arbitration. This, of course, pleased MT Bryan, but it did not please the other members of | the cabinet, who threatened to re- | sign and expose the whole thing. "The postscript was removed and
 MT. Bryan resigned MT. Bryan told ] Dr. Dumba. the Austrian minister. ] that the note of May l3 did not mean ! anything, and Dr. Dumba immediately
 sent the word along to Berlin. He later was recalled. ltsometimes Is q | great mistake to tell the truth. and ii
 later was recalled, It sometimes Is q
 foreign ambassador There has been
 no reparation and nothing has been 1 done"