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acquiescence seemed unmanly and
weak. He rose and paced the little
room to relieve his feelings. Days and
weeks of almost constant dissipation
had affected his mental poise quite as
disastrously as the strain of the past
twenty-four hours had told upon his
physical control. and he was shaking
nervously. He paused at the sideboard
finally and poured himself steadying
drink
Lorelei watched his trembling fingers
fill the glass before she spoke.
you mustn't touch that" she sah.
positively.
"Eh?" he turned, still frowning alb.
sent-mindely. "Oh. this" He held the
glass to the light. you mean YOU
want me to begin-now? A fellow has
to sober up gradually. my dear.
really need jolt-I'm all unstruna"
81 sealed the bargain"
"But, Lorelei-" He set the glass
down with mirthless laugh. "Of
course, won't, If you insist. intend
ed to taper off-a chap can't turn tee.
totaler the way he turns handspring"
He eyed the glass with a sudden in
tensity Of longing. Lets begin tomor.
row. Nobody starts new life at 2 a.
II. And-it's all poured out"
She answered by taking the glass
and tlinging Its contents from the open
window. This done, she gathered the
bottles from the sideboard-there were
mot maryland, opening the folding
doors that masked the kitchenette, she
upended them over the sink When
the last gurgle had died away she
went to her husband and put her arms
around his neck.
"You must" she said, gently. "1f
you'll only let me have my way We'll
win. But, Bob, dear, it's going to be
bitter fight"
Lorelers family spent most Of the
night In discussing their great good
fortune. Even Jim, worn out as he
was by his part In the events connected
with the marriage. sat until late hour
planning his sisters future. and Incl
dentally his own. After he hdd gone
to bed mother and father remained in
a glow Of exhilaration that made sleep
impossible. and 1t was nearly dawn
when they retired to dreams of hopes
achieved and ambitions realized.
About nine-thirty on the following
morning, Just when tie rival Wall
street forces were gathering, Hannibal
Wharton called up the knight estab.
llshment.
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CHAPTER xVlI-Continued.

LOrclel was standing very white and
stu; now she said Don't you think
you'd better go?"
The elder man laid aside his hat and
gloves, then spoke with snarling dellb.
Grafton. ''I'll 20 when | choose. No
nigh and mighty airs with me, II you
please" After curious scrutiny of
them both he asked his son: you
don't really imagine that she married
you for anything except your money,
DO youi"
81 battered myself" Bob begs a,
xtlniy.
Bah. You're drunk"
Moderately, perhaps-or la US say
That am in an unnaturally AJGumcnta.
tive mood. take issue VIII you. You
see, dad. I've been crazy About Lorelcl
ever since | first saw frr. and"
"To be sure, that's ,1i,e natural. But
why In hell did yoe marry her? That
wasn't necessary. aas IT."
Lorclci uttered sharp cry. Bob
rcst, his eyes were bright and hard.
Mr.. Wharton merely archcd his shaggy
bows, inquiring quickly OF the bride:
Whats the mattcr2 | state the On Sc
correctly. do | notT'
mo" gaspcd Lorclcl.
Lets talk plainly"
That's n bit too plain, even from
lou. dad" Bob cried. angrIly.
"lt's time for plain speaking. You
cot drunk. and she trapped you. I'm
ere to get you out OF the trap" Adj
srcssing himself TO Lorclci, he said
Ten thousand dollars Will buy n lot OF
clothes. believe that's the amount
Mcrklc offered you. isn't III"
'Merklc7 What are you talking
abou'1" Hob demanded.
"Jid Mr. Mcrklc tell you how and
why he came to make that ofrcr?'
,Sed Lorclel. indignantly.
NO. But he offered It, did he not?"
Yes, and | refused II. Ask him
shyr'
I'VE don't seem TO be getting along
,ery we'll" Bob lnterposcd. "Lorclci IL
my wife and your dnughtcr.in law
What's more. | love her: so guess
hint ends the Reno chatter" He
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poinment. Bob hasn't anything, and
he won't have until l die, but I'm good
for thirty years yet. I'm not going to
disinherit him. I'm merely going to
wait until you both get tired. Take my
word for 1t, poverty is the most tire
some thing in the world"
I'VE can manage" said Lorelei.
you speak for yourself. but ne
can't make livins-unless he has
something in him that I never discov-
cred. fear you'll find him rather a
heavy burden"
Throughout the Interview Mr.. Whar-
ton had kept his temper quite perfect
ly, and his GOODNESS at this moment
argued greater hxity Of purpose than
might have been inferred from a dis
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rosscd 10 Lorclci's side and cncirclcd
Ter with hls arm. There's no price
Tag on this marriage. dad, and you'll
regret what you've said"
wharton senior shrugged YEARLY.
you tell him, MISS, maybe hen be-
llevc YOU"
'Tcli him whntr nskcd Lorclci
"Thc truth. OF course" He paused
for n reply. and. receiving none. broke
out wrathfully: Then will. She's n
CRATER. Bob. aud her whole family are
CRITTERS Now. let me finish, She
snakes b"r living In any way she can
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sly NOPSI3.
II T.

Peter Knight. defeated for political Of
fce in his town. decides to venture New
York In order that the family fortunes
might benefit by the expected rise OF Ms
charming daughter Lorelei. we'll
known critic Interviews Lorelci Knight.
now stage beauty with Bergman's Revue,
for a special article. Her coin-hunting
mother outlines LOrelei's ambitions. but
Slosson, the press agent, later adds his
Information. Loree attends Millionair o
HammOn's gorgeous entertainment. She
meets Merkle a wealthy dyspept!c. Bob
Wharton comes unlimited. Lorelei dis
covers n blackmail plot against Harmon.
In which her mother Is involved. Merhle
and Lorclei have an auto wreck. The
blackmailers besmirch her good name
LOrelcl learns her mother Is an unscru-
pulous plotter. She finds in Adoree Dem
crest n real friend. and fnds Bob Whar-
ton is likable. Lorelei leaves her family
and goes to 1.-Two alone. Lorelei and drum
ken BOD Wharton are tricked Into mar
riagc f.ilas shoots and wounds Ham
mon seriously. Adorce Demorest meets
Campbell Pope. Harmon dies. Old man
Wharton seeks to divorce his son and
1orclci. but they refuse TO separate even
under pain OF dlsinheritance.
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pleasant At his nrst opportunity Bob
explained rather briefly:
u offered Lorelcl her freedom last
night when my Income was ampu.
tatcd."
You've had time to think Il over"
his wife lnterposed. do you stlll
want mey'
why, OF course. And your
She shrugged. II don't change In
one night. Now-i wish you and Jim
would leave mother and me"
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At last lorelei shows her fine
character TO those who would
use her as dupc and to those
who misjudge the girl. In
dilemma that would have nom
plused most thoughtful women,
young Bob Wharton's wife mas
tiers . situation in manner to
make him proud Of her. And
she chooses TO stick by Bob.
How very powerful agents tried
to wreck their honeymoon and
how lorelei set about to build
foundation Of permanent hap
plness In marriage Is told In this
installment.
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Author of
"We Iron Trail"
=" TIE Spoilers"
"We SiIver Horde" Etc.

do the square thing. I'll step aside and
give you another chance, If you say
So"
During this little declaration Lorelei
had WATCHED him keenly; she appeared
to be seriously weighing his offer.
81 was getting pretty tired of
things" he added, land l s'pose I'd
have wound up in the D. T. parlors of
some highly exclusive Institution or be-
hind bathroom door with a gas tube
in my teeth. Butt met you, and you
went to my head. wanted you worse
than | ever wanted anythlng-worse
even than | ever wanted liquor. And
now have you. I've had you for one
day, and that's something. l suppose
It's silly to talk about starting over
I don't want to reform II don't have
to; moderation strikes me rs an awful
cold proposition; but it looks as If re-
form were indicated II I'm to keep you
I'm just an album of expensive habits,
and-we're broke. Maybe I could-do
something with myself II you took a
hand. It's a good deal to ask of n
girl like you, but"--he regarded her
timidly, then averted his eyes-"if you
cared to try 1t we might make 1t go
for while. And you might get to care
for me a little-if I improve" Again
he paused hopefully. 1--WE been as
honest as know how. Now, won't you
be the sameT'
Lorele reused herself, and spoke
with quiet decision.
an go through to the end, Bob"
Bob started and uttered an inarticu-
late word or two; In his face was a
light OF gladness that went to the
girls heart His name had risen free
ly to her lips: he felt as IL she had laid
her hand in his with 4 declaration of
absolute trust.
"You mean thatr'
She nodded
He took her in his arms and kissed
her gently; then. feeling her warm
against his breast. he burst the bonds
that had restrained him up to this mo-
ment and covered her face, her neck.
her hair with passionate caresses. For
the first time since his delirium Of the
night before he abandoned himself to
the hunger her beauty excited, and she
offered him no resistance.
At last she freed herself and,
Strengthening the disorder OF her hair,
smiled at him mistily.
"Wait. Please"
"Beautifulw His eyes were aflame.
you're my wife. Nothing can change
that"
Nothing except-yourself. Now. you
must listen to me-" She forced him re-
luctantly into his chair and seated her
self opposite. He leaned forward and
kissed her once more, then seized her
hand and held 1t. At intervals he
crushed his lips into its pink palm.
Eve must start honestly" she began.
"Do you mind II hurt your"
"You can't hurt me so long ms you
don't-leave me. Your eyes have haunt
ed me every night I've seen the curve
Of your neck-your lips. No woman
was ever so perfect, so maddcnng."
always that. You're not husband
at this moment: you're only man"
He frowned slightly.
That's what makes this whole mat
ter so difficult" she went on. Don't
| you sce?"
He shook his head
You don't love me, you're drunk
wIth-somethlng altogether different
TO love. It's true" she insist.
81 IA
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lei and trying to persuade his son to
leave her.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
Improvements at Clifton Laundry

improvements at Clifton Laundry
 From last Saturday to Monday of this week the Clifton Steam Laun- dry were busy moving into their new Washroom which has been built in addition to the main building. In addition to the improved machinery now in use the management has in- stalled a new four compartment 36 by 84 American washer, which is the last word in washing machinery, and which doubles the capacity of the plant.
 New collar machinery has also been installed and the laundry is now in a position to do the highest grade of collar work, and which cannot be equalled by any laundry in this sec ton. With the up-to-date machinery previously installed and the recent ac- quisition, the last word in laundry equipment has been said.
 This enterprising firm is now in a position to give the public high-class work at reasonable prices and there is no need for sending your laundry work outside.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
A CHANGE FOR SCHOOL
 CHILDREN

The Oklahoma Cafe on Chase Creek is this week offering $5. % in gold coin to the school child who will submit the best name for the cafe. The man. agement intend to change the name of their place of business and take this method to stimulate suggestions.
 The competition is open to all school children and their suggestions as to a name must be submitted on or be- fore May 5th, 1917. Here is a chance for the children to exercise their powers of thought and some one will be the lucky one to win an easy
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
RED CROSS ORGANIZES
 IN CLIFTON DISTRICT

On Monday evening last a number of citizens gathered at the Christian Science building in South Clifton for the purpose of effecting a local or ganization of the Red Cross in Cliff ton. Mrs. M. Reardon was appoint ed as a member of the relief commit tee by the state meeting of the Council of Defense which recently met in Phoenix, and has started a systematic campaign for recruiting members. An application for a char ter has been sent to Washington and there is no doubt but what little trouble will be experienced in eff fecting an organization here.
 It is a regrettable fact that the United States is far behind other ma of the Red Cross and it is to be hoped that the movement now on foot will see America in the lead in this glori- ous work in a short time. Germany, at the outbreak of the war, had a membership of 1,125,OOO, Japan today numbers 1,S00,000, and in fact the other great countries are largely in excess of ours which numbers but about 250,000. President Wilson is head of the society in America while Wm. H. Taft is vfce-president.
 The organization is a worthy one and does a vast work in times of peace as well as in war, such as re- lieving victims of floods, wrecks, etc. In the last two years the Red Cross has aided in S6 disasters and expend- ed more than $15,000,000 in money and relief supplies, thus showing that it is work of love and mercy
 Those who are interested in the work of the Red Cross society are urged to join the local branch, more details of which will be given later.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27

The University week at Tucson was
 much enjoyed by the local contest
 ants, Mildred Kelly, Rita Risdon, Jewell Burgess, Saul Rabenowitz and
 Daniel Romero.
 c. H. s. won three seconds and one first. Daniel Romero won second in
 oration and second in rapid calcula-
 tion. Mildred Kelly won first in sew | ing and second in cooking.
 All the contestants did good work efforts. Daniel Romero simply took the house down by the earnestness
 in which he delivered his oration. As
 each orator finished his oration he
 was greeted by cheers from members
 of his school but for Daniel all cheer ed and cheered again. No one doubt ed for a moment his winning Mil
 dred Kelly put all doubt out of the
 the judges as she had surpassed her
 regular school work by big margin and won hands down. These con- testants are more to be complimented as they met more experienced students from larger and older high schools and won.
 Earnestness and ease with which they worked, more than anything else,
 won for them.
 To show their appreciation of the efforts of our contestants the High School students and faculty spent
 Monday morning in hearing reports 1 by contestants and planning for next year. The spirit displayed by teach CTS and pupils is of a winning kind. | Just watch c. H. S. in 1918. The
 fire works have just started. The big show is yet to come.
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New Cafe and Dance HaII-

The floors above the Oklahoma res taurant on Chase Creek have been
 undergoing repairs the past two weeks
 and the entire floor is bc;Dg thrown
 into one large room which will be used as a cafe with dancing privil- eggs. \ iipe hf Jdwood floor Is .. i,.e
 laid and an expenditure of $t'"9 Is beIng made to make the pllce one af
 the most up- 70 Gate in the southwest.
 Good music wi.l he furnished and Lt hs for fam;lJ or priva-3 parties
 may be reserI ed Short orders Wal be served at all times and ice C. an soda, cigars and tobaccos will be re5G- l&I'y carried. It. is the inte T. i)u Ct the management, if the business ate i justifies, to add cabaret attractions, which will make the resort first-class
 in every respect. The opening date will be announced later.
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LaIIy Wins Libel Suit

Laliy Wins Libel Suit
 On fast Saturday the supreme court of the state handed down it's decis- ion in the Lally-Cash case, in which the judgment of the lower court was reversed. This brings to an end the S25, 900 libel suit brought against J. M Lally by former sheriff of Green lee county, J . G. Cash. The suit was also brought against the editor of the Mining Journal but during the trial of the case in Stafford before Judge McAlister in September, 1915, the case against the latter was drop ped and judgment at that time was rendered in favor of the plaintiff. l. L.. Quiat of Morenci and R. w. Chambers of Stafford, attorneys for LaIly, appealed the case to the su- preme court with the above result, thus ending case which for some time attracted considerable attention locally.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach the diseased portion of the There is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness. and that Is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness Is caused by in- famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is tnhamed you have a mbling sound or irn- perfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed. Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrh, which is an inhamed condition of the mucous sur faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine. Cir cular0 free. All Druggists, 75c
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. O.
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- - SCHOOL NOTES

The annual Patrons Day will be observed this year by the schools, Friday. May 4th. Work in art, his tory, geography, commercial manua, training and domestic art will be on exhibition in the different grades. Parents and others who are interested are cordially invited to attend. The girls of the High School Domestic Science class will serve tea to wis., itors at the High School during the afternoon.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
At the Baptist Church.

At the Baptist Church.
 Regular services Sunday, both morn ing and evening. All members of the church are expected to be present. Special music at the morning hour will be interesting. The sermon sub ject will be "The Clay in the Potter's Hand" The evening service will be patriotic in song and sermon. Sun- day is denominational day by appiont- ment of the Northern Baptist Conven tion. Religious liberty in this coun- try is largely the result of Baptist achievement and from most every pulpit some phase of this subject will be discussed Sunday. We can and should be loyal to both state and church We can be patriotic and re- ligious for we love both God and our country. You will find hearty wei come to all our services.
 JOHN w. BITTERLY, Pastor.
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Tempe Visiter-

Tempe visitcr-
 Wm. Hiatt. of the Tempe Normal school faculty, was in Clifton this week inspecting our school system with view of getting acquainted with the methods used, equipment of de- partments and efficiency of the teaching force. From incidental re- marks made by him the schools are in first-class condition and the teach CTS from the Tempe Normal school are making good.
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Enrolling Nearing Completion

Enrolling Nearing Completion
 l.. V. Hoyt and George Montgomery, who were appointed as two of the en- rolling officers by Assessor Kerby, completed their duties yesterday. The former has been working the terri tory from Guthrie to the state line, while the latter has had the Eagle country to deal with. It is thought that the officers in Clifton and Mo- irenci will be through by the end of the week, with the exception of a few stragglers.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
Return from Grand Lodge

Return from Grand Lodge
 A meeting of the Grand Lodge of Oddfellows and Rebekahs was held last week in Stafford at which a dele gation of Clifton members were pres sent. They report a most enjoyable and instructive session. The Cliff ton contingent returned home the first of the week Those in attendance from here were Mesdames Campbell, Combs, Jones, Walter Penn and Tap pin and Jas. Kilsby, John Patterson, and Geo. Reitzer.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
District Engineer Here

District Engineer Here
 Charles H. Sweetser, District Engi- neer of the office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering, whose headquart- CTS are in Berkeley, Calif., spent a few days recently with Highway En- gineer O. N. Powell who has charge of the Clifton-Springerville road sur vey
 Mr. O. N. Powell and MT. Sweetsef left for Tucson on Sunday morning where they expect to go over the proposed Mt Lemon road.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
Removed to Home

Jas. Pollock, who has been confined in the A. c. hospital for some time recovering from an accident at the shelter, was removed to his home last week where he is slowly recover ing from his injuries.
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Ice Cream Social

Ice Cream SOClaI-
 The Senior Class of the Baptist Sun day school will give an ice cream so- cial at the home of Mrs. Alice Spann on Friday evening, May Eth, begin ming at :, o'clock. Home made cake will be served.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
St. Phillips Guild Dance

St. Phillips Guild Dance
 On Tuesday evening next the ladies of St Phillips Guild of the Episcopal church, will give a dance at the Princess Theatre, the proceeds to be devoted for the purchase of a lot owned by MT. Chas. Davidson on Fraser Row. It is understood that the purchase was concluded this week through assistance received through the Episcopal church corporation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
oischaroed from HospitaI-

J. R. Hardman, A. & N. M. opera tor at Duncan who has been in the A. c. hospital recovering from an operation, returned to his duties this week
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pres byterian church will meet with Mrs. w. H. Neill at her home in South Clifton OF Thursday afternoon, May 3rd at 2:30 p. m. All members and friends are cordially invited.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
Clifton Boys Enlist

Two Clifton boys answered the call of Uncle Sam this week and enlisted in the navy. MT. Wayland Bills, af- ter passing his physical examination in Clifton, left on Wednesday for Fl Paso to report to the United States Navy Recruiting station at that place. On Friday MT. Geo. B. Gamble, Jr., successfully passed the local physical examination and will leave Tuesday morning for Fl Paso on the same mis- sion.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
Round About Town.

Or. Robert Mann, Dentist, Hampton Block, Phone e11. tic.
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BoWnan's Auto Truck Delivery for Quick Service
From Indian Hot sprinas-

From Indian Hot Springs
 Henry Hill, proprietor of the Indian Hot Springs, in Graham county, was in Clifton the first part of the week looking after his local interests and receiving the glad hand from a host of friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27

$500. The management has depos- ited $5.0 in gold with the Copper Era to be awarded the child giving the best name, the management to be the judge. i
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Morenci Nisitors-

J. w. Brighton, manager of the Mo renci Club accompanied by his wife was county seat visitor on Thurs day.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27

George CospeT, of Duncan, has been spending several days in Cliff ton this week with his daughter, Mrs. Ben c. Fehrman.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27

FOR SALE-4 room house on Fraser Heights. Kitchen range and 1inoleums go with house. For par ticulars address P. O. box 214. 1tpd
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Sunday in VaIIey-

Among the Clifton people who spent Sunday in Duncan and vicinity were MT. and Mrs. J. B. Irvine, MT. and Mrs. Simon Hagenauer, John and Will Cranberry, Attorney A. R. Lynch and Wade Hapmton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27

FOR SALE-Lot with room house and furniture in North Clifton. Ap- ply p. o. box 354. 4-20-2tpd