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Wornen's Shoe Dept.

Io. pairs Women's Cascade Pumps; bronze
kidskin yamp with ivory quarters; hand-turn
sole and wood Spanish heel; sizes, A, s, 81,
and z; B. 3, 81, 4. AZ and 611; c, 4, AZ,
,.,r3. pairs ,Women's Lucille Pumps; ivory
sole and French Louis heel; sizes, A, 81;
B, 3H, IA, and 81; c, 4 "A and S.
Is pairs Champagne Lucille Pumps, with
large tongues hand-turn sole and French
Louis heel; sizes A, 4, ~ and s; B, AZ, 4,
AZ, S, sH and 6; c, 81, 4, s. 81 and &.
$3.7S pair.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-08
Dress Department.

One-piece White Linen Dress, blde COL
lar and cuffs; trimmed with large pearl but
tons; size Io. $3.50. Was $500.
I One-piece White MILDLY Dress, dark
blue sailor collar, with red iaeing; size a.
$7es. Was $s.o5.
Girls White Linen Dress, white
guimpe; trimmed with pearl buttons; wide
black velvet belt; size a. $500 Was $1,000
Sport Skirt, tan and rose stripe; full
skirt and pockets. sI.so. Was $500. =
Is Girls Ginshsm and chsmbray Dresses,
light and dark colors; sizes 6, 8 and 10 years.
sI7s each. Were $zso and $500.
Third noor-G azesl
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Outing Goods Dept.

Khaki Couch Hammock; best rein
forced steel springs; patent head rest. S7.7S-
Was 5000.
3 Wizzer Cars; splendid exereisers for
the children e5e each. Were Szoo.
Childs Helen Spree" Chair; ivory kn-
ish; slightly soiled. sIoS. Was $500.
I Child's Table; white enamel round top.
tIeS. Was $500.
Automobile, rubber tires, two lights IN
front t7eS. Was SI8oo.
l Hish-srade Automobile large rubber
tired wheels, mud guard and cushion seat.
3ISoo.. Was $1,000.
IourIh honr-Lsrenth nres
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Baker Would Increase
Rank Of u. S. Officers

IN conference with members of
the House and Senate MiIItary Az.
Iatrs Committees, Secretary OF war
BAKER yesterday afternoon recom-
mended the creation Of rank Of
sneutenant general In the United
In this way, Secretary Baker
nopes 10 bring the Officers OF the
army, who viii Command visions ~
the American expeditionary forces
sent TO france, up to q rank cor
responding with those of the French
oniesrs with whom they will have
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I'LL TEAR UP TRACK
WAS KINGS THREAT
So Witness Declares Befor. Senai.
Raj S,nka Committee.

han Stnka (omm1ttee.
That ctsrenea ?. King. president
ef the Washington Railway and Elec-
rio ConpAny, stated he would tear
- the tracks - the company before
= vouid recogatss the union was
. striking conductor, before the Sem
ate Investigating Committee yester-
Reilly tsstiasd that the statement
was made on March 10. at the time
that he was. urged to sign the indi-
When the committee adjourned at
sd .. M. only four witnesses in re-
outtal Of the company's testimony re-
manned and their evidence viii be
taken. arguments made and the hear
ing closed at the session which be-
Against the company's objection
the Amalgamsted introduced statis-
dcs from ninety cities, showing z
wages paid and the aggregate amount
In ten years which Individual en-
nloyes earned. over the amount paid
Electric Company In the same period.
The committee ruled that the COM
pany could introduce any statistics IL
might have that would impeach the
truthfulness Of those introduced by
The Amalgamated.
0NA1NL~g saAAlI1 II AuGyg NOdIEcA
for the Amalgumated, assumed re-
sponsfniiity for the pamphlets eircu-
lated amonG members OF Congress
telling Of strike conditions. He said
he told Senator's that President King
had wiifully deceived the men In or
ration. Il told them" saId Vahey,
that ! didn't think he should be
permitted t. get away with Il and
that Congress had the power to ad-
Just things 70 prevent . recurrence
Of such conditions.
Questioned as 10 his compensation,
Attorney vahey said: Il have as yet
got nothing and cannot say what
my Zee viii Be- / expect sometime. %
Books OF the Amalgamated showed
that the organization Of street car
men had expended t1zSIooo In six
where thsrs were Industrial disputes
bstweeu the union and traction COM
pAnie.. and about $500 for general
frznf II. Thompson. Of the grew
snos % sSaHa;fsi n, Of the union; Ssn eaIisd .IisS
upon 70 explain his differences with
prsvi6usiy testified that Thompson
had failed to speak to him for over
Q Teas because he would not join the
vaon- Thompson testified that the
year period. He said that Peters was
commonly known TO be worth 1000,
mostly inherited, and that somo years
ago when the employees removed their
heavy coats after the winter, he
noted that Peters uniform pants
stated that he laughed and Peters
reported him to the superintendent
for his hippancy. Next day Peters
Wa ordered TO get q new uniform.
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Nonsupport Charges
Against Eight Husbands

Martin o. Crehan, Ambrose R.
Thompson. Thopas J. Fryer, James
=. Mcclure, william L smith,
william Robinson. Cutler Colbert
and Charles W. JernaquIn. all al
legged reereAnt husbands, were in
dicted yesterday by the grand jury
for nonsupport Of their wives or
chudren-
Three additional charges Of nIe-
gal morphine selling were made in
tndiotmsnts returned against DR..
william o. wetmOre. Jerre sulIi-
van. eolored, was charged with
crtminAllY Assaultlng two little
girla. Others Indicted and tho
charges against them are: Louis
ZereH David Manley, Richard
Smith. william @. Kidd. RAYMOND
Barrows and Raymond HaRer
houSsbrsaking: John II. Flaherty
grand larceny; Benjamin johnson.
robesry. and James A Kelly, fors-
cry.
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Friday Special in
Huckaback Towels.

these are what are termed as sec
onds, being subject to slight imperfec-
tons. of such character, however, that
their serviceableness is not affected. For
that reason only are we able to offer
them at this low price. Sold only by the
dozen.
zoo doc. Sine ls13s inches.
si.so and $1.ss dozen.
Second floor Eleventh street
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REMNANT
DAY

Housefurnishing Dept.
] lot Zspp Washing PowSer. ,. sssh.
was Sc.
lot wnsieyt Securing Powder, fsr $e.
Was Sc.
] lot Acme Lime, &c s.A Was lie.
! lot The Luster Box Polish. Sc ssek.
Was l0c.
lot Acme Lye. &c s.ch. Was Ioe.
lot Daisy Lye. &c each. Was Sc.
I lot Nickel Rim Glass Inset Coasters,
l0e each. Were 25e.
! lot Brass Metal Poksh. Ice ssek Was
l5c.
lot Brass Metal PoGsh. 1Se ssek. Vas
25e.
FihA aoOr-T srssC
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Final Clearance of
PURE FOODS
In the Closing Out Sale.

So great has been the response to
our announcements that the stocks have
now narrowed down to small and odd as
sortments. but the values are none the
less. The following are available today
at special prices:
Marasehino Cherries,
Spices,
Extracts,
Grape Juice,
Ginger Ale,
Asparagus, full length al =, :,
Mincenieat,
Dates,
Alfalfa Meal,
Colonial Vinegar,
Tea in desirable blends.
Finh hoof-Teth srsst
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Qh 10 s-yard Iengths.)
Cotton Dress Goods Dent,

ISe s2-lneh Ginghams. Ise yard.
7ses 38-inch Printed Vo;les aoe ward
zoe 3s-inch Printed Voiles, aoc yard.
3oc'38-inch Plain Voiles, aoc ward.
soc 3z-inch Zephyr Ginghams. aoe ward
3sc 3S-ineh Printed Voiies. axe ward.
SOC 12-inSh Plain Voiles, age yard.
soc So-inSn Plain Voiles, 4sc yard.
7se Novelty Voiles. SOC yard.
s'e0nd ao0s-o street h1sa..s....Ss..s -
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Travelling Goods Dept.

canyas-eovered y Trunk; size g IN.
$Ir,So. Was $1,000.
High-grsde Wardrobe Trunk, used a.
floor sample. $4S.oo. Was $1,000.
I. Steamer Wardrobe Trunk. tITz<.
Was $4,000.
Full-si1e Wardrobe Trunk ts7sa.
Was $500.
Mems Dustproof Ben Crauk LODI
Wardrobe Trunk. $1,000 Was $1,000.
IcuA Acor-Tunth StesL
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Friday Special in
Crepe de Chine Blouses.

These are taken from our own stock and
represent unusual values. They are made With
long sleeves and large. pretty collars: in flesh
and white and in several styles. including plain
as well as frilled effects. All sizes in the as
sortment.
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Friday Special in
Valenciennes Laces.

A splendid assortment of Edges and
Insertions; some in matched patterns,
widths ranging from 81 to 2 inches.
Good quality. white. round mesh that is
exceptionally desirable for so many trim
ming needs just at this time.
Specially priced, soe dozen yards.
Main noor-G street
The Washington herald., 1917-06-08
Book Department.

A few good books for young readeu:
3 Copies Each.
Witch Winnie at Shinneeoek
Witch Winnie in Venice
Witch Winnie in Spain
Witch Winnie in Versailles
Witch Winnie in Holland
Witch Winnie's Studio
Witch Winnie's Mystery
All by Eliz. Chsmpnsy. Illustrated.
Good type and paper
Were 60e each. Now sc each.
40 Copies of
The Rejuyenston Of Mama and Papa Goose
By M. H. Panooast
IS full-pase illustrations in eolo1.
Were $l.3S each. Now SOC each.
Copies
A Book of Sweetheart.
Decorated by Will jenkins.
Now lSe each.
5 Copies
Lovely Woman
Pictured by Famous American Artists.
Decorated by E. S. Crawford. ALI illustrated
In eolou. Slightly shopworn. -
Were eoe. Nov ISe.
8 English Bibles.
3 New Testaments.
Episcopal Hymnals.
Al one-hsH former priesS
ssoood soor-F sEsa
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Friday Sale of
w. & L. Special Corsets.

able for summer wear One of pink batiste,
lightly boned, with elastic at waist line; the
other Of white batiste, low in bust, with long
hip and not heavily boned. Sizes 20 to z6
An exceptional value.
Special price, $l.oo pair.
Ihrd Aoor-Esrnnth arn.t
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Our Usual Friday Sale of
White Tailored Skirts
At the Lou Price of SI.OO

Models that are far better than those
usually offered in $l.00 skirts; very good
quality materals-rep. sabardine and
linene. all with separate belts and several
styles of pockets. They are well fitting
and splendidly tailored. Sizes 25 to 30
regular and 81 to 36 large. Special price,
$1.00 each.
Tnird soor-G street
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Special price, Sl.l5 each.

Lingerie Blouses in tucked and lace
trimmed styles; long sleeves, high or low
neeks.
$3.sS each. Were $500
sa.s5 each. Were S3.os
$I.ss each. Were $7.os
Cotton Wolfe and Organdy Blouses; long
and three-quarter sleeves
sIYoo each. Were SIPS and szos.
Third doog-G aresL
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Reduced to $l.95 each.
Were S3.25.

And the following:
A lot of Georgete Crepe and Crepe
Waists, with long sleeves and large collars;
flesh and white. ss.ss each. Were ss7s.
a few Crepe de Chine and lap Silk
Blouses, in black and white; long sleeves and
flat collars. $7.eS each. Were $3os.
Third nocr-6 srssL
The Washington herald., 1917-06-08

40 far nors harm than rood ~
dAy doctorS prescribe orKarjc iron~
hGEAtso Iro1. This pArtto1iaT FORM Of
IRON = sasly asslInilafed dnsE not
elaekea nor intrrs thu testk nor upset
tss .eonseh, Il sill Snes.als the
nsryoaA irritable, earswo-n. ha1.srS,
tossing sonsn - psr cent In two
weeks time In lnaSy lnBtAness. /
ohNs need ii IN my own practice With
mon serprtnng rssults.- Ferdinand
soIk; sgHAIED IRON rssmnsasss
tvs s.y lese s'Dssist xttA a. assolus. s..r.
aai.s d iSee,sa ~ ssass rsfssdaa. H b m.
Stass< N mls sir ~ Ias o'oossslPs nrv.
s.oss, eses''s orss st'rss aad a. sssd Sruy.
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Dr.. Ferdinand King, New York
Physician and Medical Author, Says:
EVERY WOMAN
EVERY MOTHER
EVERY DAUGHTER
n e z D S lR O N
AT TIMES
10 Put Strength Into Her Nerves
and Color Into Her Cheeks.

There can
be no bsAutI-
ful. healthy,
rosy-cheeEed
women With
oJt lDh The
trouble In
the past has
b en- that
when women
needed iros
they general
~ took ordi-
nAT metallic
iron. which
0 NAm 49,
rode6 IN o
mlnmAAh anA
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Baby Carriage Department.

White Enamel Pullman Sleeper; equip
ped with sanitary removable cushion; Sss.oo.
Was $1,000
Folding Co-cart; slightly imperfect;
s4.es. Was S67s.
Fown aoof-N~ua srest
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Wooowaro 8 1otbrop
New wYork-WAsHNGToN-
New York -WASHINGToN-Par

naudth
0ea .aay 80 a. s ooar
that tocph
Doron
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Boys Department.

3 dozen MILDLY Blquses. in all whit. and
white with blue collar and cuffs; sizes to
10 years. Reduced to $1eo each.
only. Reduced to $3.ss each.
Third aoor-E Eleventh street
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Friday Clearance of
Tailored Hats and
Colored Sport Hats.
Choice, $500.
Were $500 and $500.

A splendid assortment in all the de-
sirable eolors of the season. Variedness
Of styles and models that will afford ex-
cellent selection.
FLOWERS, 2se bunch; formerly sl.o0.
Roses. for-set-me-nots. field flowers
and many others that are just now in de-
mand;. odd and small lots that we de-
sire to close out quickly.
Third noor-F Strest.
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Friday Special in
Sample Lingerie Blouses.

There are dozen in all representing one
OF our best manufacturers samples. A number
of beautiful styles, made with long sleeves
and large, attractive collars.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-08
Friday Sale of
S. Dozen Odd Plates,

In some instances there are several dozen
plates of same pattern; in others only one or
two odd plates. 1t is final clearance of
every plate that cannot be duplicated. in pat
tern.
Fine grades of Porcelain. Alerton's Eng
lsh Bone China and some handsome designs
from well-known factories in Limoges, France,
are included in this sale.
as dozen Breakfast and Tea Plates, i'm
ported and American porcelain; floral and
border patterns.
Clearance price,
l0e each; $120 dozen.
10 dozen Breakfast Plates, conventional
and floral border.
Clearance price,
lSe each; 81 dozen.
10 dozen Luncheon and Breakfast Plates.
fine imported china, spray and border deco
rations.
Clearance price,
2Se each; $3.50 dozen.
10 dozen Richly Decorated Imported
China Plates, various sizes and designs.
Clearance price,
Soc each; $50 dozen.
FfA hocr-G sres
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Victrola Department.

Mahogany "Pooley" Record Cabinet,
$500. Reduced from $500.
2 Mahogany Record Cabinets. Sll.Se
each. Reduced from $3.50.
! Oak Record Cabinet. $11.so. Reduced
from $3.50.
Fourth Aoor-Eeyeuth sres-
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Friday Special in
Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests.

Forty dozen Women's Swiss Ribbed
Vests; low neck. with narrow shoulder
straps. An extra good value.
zle each. S for $l.oo.
Main noos-G street.
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Pink Batiste Gowns, low neck and short
sleeves, SIC.
Nainsook Gowns, low neck and short sleeves;
made in many pretty STYLES and neatly
trimmed; some empire effects, Sc.
Gowns of cambrie and muslin, high and We
neck with long sleeves; embroidery trim
med, SSc.
Combinations (corset cover and short skirt
and corset cover and closed or open
drawcrs), straight or circular cut trim
med with good lace or embroidery, ssc
Long Pettieoats of sateen, double panel, I'm
ished with scalioping Sse.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-08

Short Pettieoats, of muslin, trimmed with fine
lace or embroidery, Sse.
Long Cambria Pettieoats. with deep flounee
and embroidery ruffles, sse.
Envelope chemises, soft nsinsook, dainty lace
and embroidery trimming, sse.
Corset Covers. of cambric and nainsook, loose
and fitted styles, prettily trimmed, some
with short cap sleeves, ssc.'
Drawers-Cambric and nainsook, in straight
and circular styles, closed and open, with
hne lace or embroidery ruffline, Sc.
Third noor-F street
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REMNANT
DAY
Annual June or Vacation Sale of
WOMEN'S .UNDERMLLSLLMS
At the Special Price, 58c Garment

In all the that holding Under
mu we have had feel thoroughly sadfed splendid quail
ties and the really remarkable values collection
thing in ndemusin that could for summertime
They staple styles useful all mistake IN
laying IN large quantities for utreu
the last sale of ud.mu. this that viii hold Ju
ay, 1918 -. - '
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Second noor-Eierenth street
The Lamar register., 1917-03-21
CHAPTER XVI.
The Sentence.

In the anteroom the doorkeeper
waved Hardy to a door on the right.
1t led him into Il stenographers' room.
He saw the fiounce of a woman's skirt
behind a revolving bookcase near the
far end of the room, and paused.
Someone stepped into the room after
him. and touched him authoritatively
on the shoulder.
zone moment, Captain Hardy
your sentence"
He turned and faced the presidents
aide with the clear, unhinching gaze
of a brave man about to be shot. The
aide saluted with punctilious formal
lty. Hardy responded with equnl for
mnlity. The aide presented an official
document. saluted, and Withdrew from
the room.
For a long moment Hardy stood with
the decree OF his fate slowly crurnpling
in his hand. His eyes were fixed on
vacancy. Doubtless he was seeing the
years Of soldlerly comradeship and
The Lamar register., 1917-03-21

ereacherous cousplrators succeeded In
crushing you. DO you think II was
pity that made me live u lie all this
tlme-that forced me to tiout you and
accept his detestahle uttenuonsT
Her voice sank to a note OF deep
humility.
Il know how very unworthy Of you
[ am. Yet l hope l ain not 50 un-
worthy as that first day ut the coulee.
when l scornod you, and you, with
your skill and courage and moderation
.aved US without harmiug those whose
attack ne had vau.0uly brought upon
rs. was a cuquoftc-a coquptte In
.atuated with the Eiud Of man with
whom coquette deserves 90 be intu.
rut,d. But / was not altogether fr.y
llous. ! soon perceived your iwmD
.rabIe superiority over him. only HE
icnd could not overcome tho a-einu-
ion that had bound my h'a 70 VI.
soul sought 10 free itself from the
,pell-I struggled and prayed Yet
iot until there at the mine, when you
.howpd Yourself the bruvest the most
generous
She flung out her arms 10 him in
iteous appeal Captain My cap
aiu, Say that you do NOT thIus mc-
tItogethrr what hc-thuushr mei
Hardy drew her hands together. ana
.aur 60 kiss them with rrv,raaf pas
sion.
"Dcarrst." he replied "you forge
hnr other day in the coulee-that d..
thcn you thought me dying. / gaze
10 into your eyes, and l saw the loo
4 my mother"
CTIiE ENDD
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NOTICE OF CONTEST

Department OF the Interior
United states Land Qihce, Lamar. Col
TO EdHa d. LaW'ton m Of Cimarron. Kus..
and Lamar, Colo, Cuutc5lgg+
You are hereby notified that John
* Bruniue who gives Granaaa, colo
January 10Th. 1917. file Ia this Office
his duly corrobOratcd application %
contest and secure the cancellation or
your homestead Entry, serial 30.
ulbllG made February lJiht 4'l9s ipI
is9}t j 5l-ia ~ 9aa Pr &c. n' r., az Z
South. Range 90 West, or the 9th Prllr
cipai Meridian. and aa grounds for hia
Lawtuu has wholly abandoned said
land. that she has wholly failed to ea-
t4UIIah aud maintain bona ude resi-
deuce thereon since date Of entry ana
thuL these defaults elIHl 70 the present
date. That said absence from me laHA
ans employ meut lH military aefEieH
rendered in connection with operation.
in Mexico. or nl1uH lhe borders there
OF, or i'm mobilization camps elstWhrIr.
In the military or naval 1rEuulEltl9us
Of the United states OF OF tHg National
Guard OF amy OF the several states.
that the said allegations VIII bg taken
aH gaufs5asd, aud your aAlu entry. VIII
heard. either before This office or on
appeal. iI guu lIl 90 lle Iu thls Ollie.
tuIu twenty days after tine FOURTH
PlHilstl9h OF iAI- no-i.t. snow
below, your answer, under u.ths spggt-
Ideally B. aHuEIluE fl those allegation
OF contest. together with due proof
chat gpu have served COPY OF your
answer on fH. said H.HlUarIut either
Ir person ur Hr Tg.lEr.r.l mIll.
4u4 should atIt. lU your answer the
name Oh the post office 20 which you
desire future notices lu be- s.uL TO you.
a. l.. BEAVERS
Register
H. j. McGHATH
Receiver.
Date OF first pub. March Z. i5ll.
Date or second pub. March 10. 1917.
Date OF third pub. March q, 1917.
Date OF fourth pub. March Z8. 1917.
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cold storage Is unknown. My uncle
told you about the affair. The fellow
was drunk he aimed his gun at me.
supposed 1t loaded. and shot him in
self-defense. Hardy was present He
can't deny what l say, without for
swearing himself"
Hardy met the presidents look of
Inquiry. and bowed In confirmation OF
the statement The president again
looked thoughtful. THAT leaves the
mans sister as the only witness to the
contract. 1t would be well II she could
be produced"
The aide left the room. vandervyn
again shrugged. search has been
made for her. Mr.. President. All that
could be learned from her Indian rela-
tives was that she had been very sick
and had gone away. OF course that
meant to the happy hunting grounds.
There was no other place that she
could have gone"
The aide returned to the room lead
ing tall young woman who was
dressed In Partisan tailored suit
that vandervyn had last seen on
Marie. She was gloved and heavily
yelled, and she entered the room with
perceptible timidity. Marie went to
take her arm in a reassuring clasp and
raise the veil. At no time since their
coming to Washington had Vandervyn
been given so much as a glimpse of
Miss Dupont's reputed Hindu maid.
This undoubtedly was the woman, and
he looked at her with sharp curiosity
as Marie raised the veil. Marie step
ped aside and gave him full view of
the girls face.
"OInna :" he exclaimed.
"Yes. Is it not happy surprisef
said Marie.
She smiled at the shrinking girl,
and drew her about to the president.
MY dear, this is the great White Fa-
ther of all Indians and Of our tribe
he is our father-your excellency' this
is Mrs. Reginald vandervyn."
The blow was given with merciless
force. As vandervyn gaped at Marie
her eyes famed with sudden up
leaping of fierce eIultance.
He gasped and choked out: You
The Lamar register., 1917-03-21
nnrIcr or t1NAL sErrITMENr

Notice is hereby given that on Nom
day. the 2nd day or April, a. d. 1917.
WIN. o. Davis. the Administrator Of
the Estate OF Jessie r. Davis, deceased,
viii appear before the Judge OF The
County Court al the Court House ~
Lamar in the County OF Prowerg. Col
said dav and present his accounts for
dnal settlement and pray the approval
OF the same and ask to be discharged.
at which time and place any person in
Interest may appear and present OBJ
ipctions n any there be.
Witness. J. c. Horn. Judge and Act
tpu clerk Of the County Court within
and for the County Of Prower7 IN the
state Of Colorado and the seal y snla
Court this first day Of March a.
1917.
(SBALl - 1900.
Judge and Acting Clerk.
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.z66e=
QUARTERBRE[D
BY
ROBERT AnES
BEwWET
Continued from last week.
coopynsh, By BrOvno : Howell osJ

Vandervyn nodded: Captain Hardy
is too skilled strategist not to realize
that the best way to shield himself is
TO raise the cry of stop thief' against
others. Does he allege that the sigma
lures to my contract are forgedT"
THE signatures are genuine, They
were obtained by fraud" bluntly
charged Hardy.
MY word is as good or perhaps
somewhat better than that Of Il cash
Tered officer" rejolned Vandervyn.
You deny the charge" the president
stated rather than inquired.
Most emphatically," pleasantly
agreed Vandervyn. He looked signifi-
cantly from Hardy to Marie. "As Il sol
dier-until recently-the gallant cap
tain probably believes in the saying
that all is fair in war and love"
Marie lowered her eyes. The presi-
dent looked thoughtful. "Of course,
Mr.. vandervyn, there can be no ques-
ton. when 1t is a matter Of your word
against his. Yet were there any other
witnesses than yourselves and the In
dians?"
your excellency evidently has not
seen the contract" said Vanderyyn. 1T
is duly Witnessed by Charlie Redhear,
the official Interpreter, and by his sis
ter"
"Ah, the interpreter, you say? This
matter may be rumored in the hous"
and even in the senate. IL will he
well for you to send for the man
Vandervyn shrugged. cant do ii,
even to oblige you, Mr.. President. The
fellow has gone to the place where