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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-22

much insolence from men. but yours
what is this?"
Just an ordinary glove, q woman's
glove, possibly not yours. but in the
finger of it scrap Of paper was con-
cealed which the general"
'"Then@"
"Oh. yes he received 1t quite safely.
That is why I am here"
You come instead of him? You
waste your time and mine. have a
message for him; 1 give 1t to no one
else"
You do not understand" said West
I want to-" she laughed. rs he
afraid? 1t is not like him"
Her attitude was dramatic. and her
laugh had ring in it which once
heard was not likely to be forgotten.
West knew he had heard it before.
Where? If he could remember It might
give him a clue how to act
"Oh. he is not afraid" and he laughed
too; but he is not quite as free aSyou
imagine. nor as he himself would de-
sire. When visitors like the general are
in this country We DO our best to take
care of them. Police watch over their
safety wherever they go. and at this
moment I imagine the general is doing
his best to give his guardians the slip
IN order to visit you without any one
being any the wiser"
Then why are you here?-'
The general is aware that traps are
sometimes set for persons in his posi-
ton"
You think
Il think he will be quite SAFE
Intuition and memory came to Valen-
line West at the same moment
This woman. with the fir. of passion
4 her eyes, was too closely in touch
with the primitive 70 hide her feelings
successfully. She hated General Rasi-
loft. Why? She was a Pole; 1t would
be more natural for her to lave him
West knew she was Pole. for rernen-
brance had come to him. She was
Elska Maloski. the prima donna who
had created sonethiag OF a sensation
during the past opera season He had
heard her sNg in la Boher1e" and
Faust" He had never been in her
company before never spoken TO her
but he knew she had been widely feted
and she would certainly not remember
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-22

concerned since I owe my life to her.
We do not want It known that either
she or we have been in this house to-
night. / propose to send her away in
my car at once. and then. IL your high
ness will allow me to return with you.
can explain"
II am not sure can do that"
Valentine West took a small silver
token from an inner pocket and showed
1t to the duke
II shall be pleased to drive you
back" said the duke and then turning
to Elska Maloski. he asked: Can you
not tell me something of that dead
mans secret?"
Nothing. 1t is true. know nothing.
was only concerned with Michael
Rasilofr"
Il can tell you something of him.
said the duke. Months ago he was
disgraced. He is in prison at this mo-
ment. ] think you may safely leave
him to the Russian government"
A few moments later thtre was a low
whistle in Grove Road and a car came
out OF the darkness and stopped at the
gate OF No. AZ.
Amos, you will drive this lady to
Charing Cross. II she wishes to go
further you are at her disrosd. You
Will not return here for me-"
West helped her In. =
You ere sure the woma in the house
knows nothing about your" he asked.
Quite sure. Braska has only had
the house a month The woman Is not
in the house now. She came daily and
only stayed late to let you in. She left
directly afterward."
Then think can promise that you
will hear nothing further about it to-
night. Good-by. and thank you"
Perhaps wo may meet again." she
said, but 1t was difficult to decide
whether she wished 1t or not.
Perhaps" he answered. II have
usually found the world a very small
place."
A little later Valentine West drove
out Of Grove Road with the duke.
Thy police will find him tomorrow
he said in answer to a question from
the duke. II shall arrange that His
death will be a mystery. Too many
inquiries will not be made"
Your secret service is more thor
ough than I supposed. Mr.. West II
would interest me greatly to know how
you discovered what was my purpose
in coming to England"
Il only discovered 1t this evening,
your highness"
And my journey has been fruitless.
1 had hoped for evidence against men
suspect in Russia; men who. I be-
live. are responsible for much evil. who
are curse 10 their country. / wonder
how much that man Braska knew"
Il cannot say. In this affair my
buainess has been TO protect your high
ness" and Valentine West smiled to
himself in the darkness of the motor.
II would have surprised the duke had
he known how curious England was
about his visit; had he overheard the
interview between West and the foreign
minister. He might have had even a
greater respect for the secret service
of this country.
Il have to thank you for guarding
me most efficiently. you with the help
of Providence. Had my not got a
punctured tire outside Lady Hanson's
might have arrived first. and then
probably / should be lying in that
empty house at this momen."
In this case. your highness. Provi-
dence has not played much part" said
West when the duke put him down in
Piccadilly. Il had your tire very thor
oughly punctured when left Lady Ha-
sons tonight"
The dawn was breaking az vaicntins
West entered his chambers in Bruton
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-22

toned. stood aside to let him enter.
Evidently she expected a visitor. She
led the way down the passage to the
back. opened a door and showed him
into q room. tawdrily furnished. with
a most appalling wallpaper. and one
gas-jet burning in a three branch
chandelier. The woman closed the door
and left him without a word
Valentine West was prepared for
anything, or imagined he was, but he
had not expected to be admitted sc
easily. It made him cautious. He look
ed quickly about him and listened for
sounds IN the house. The room wa.
one OF two between which heavy gree:
curtains hung closely. At one TIM
there had evidently been folding doors
The door by which he had enteredJwas
in the wall at right angles to the cur
tanned opening. and In the wall OPP
posite the curtains. and to one side of
It. was another door. II might be the
slatternly woman's idea OF a desirable
sitting-rooD, but there was nothing In
it to indicate what manner OF person
was accustomed to occupy It Valentine
West was certainly not prepared for
the person who came to him.
She entered by the door in the wall
opposite the curtains. a girl In SHIN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-22
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

The youth of the soul is everlasting, and
eternity is youth.-Richter.
Education is the knowledge of how to
Use the whole of ones self.-Beecher.
If you have a task worth doing,
DO It now
In delay there's danger brewing,
DO it now
Don't be n by and Dyer
And 4 sluggish patience-trieri
If there's aught you would acquire,
DO it now
Nixon Waterman.
To him that wills. the way is seldom
wantinS.-old Proverb.
Teach me Thy way. O Jehovah: and lead
me In a plain path, because of mine enc
mies.-Ps. % II.
He who for love has undergone
The worst that befall,
Is happier thousandfold than one
Who never loved at all.
Lord Houghton.
Why destroy present happiness by a
distant misery, which may never come at
all f-Sydney Smith.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-22
all who had been present to do her

all who had been present to do her
honor on these occasions.
Il am afraid you are looking upon me
as an enemy" he said. Il am most
anxious to be considered a friend. You
have forgotten me; it is not remark
able. but one does not so easily forget
Eiska Malosl<i."
You know mel How"
You have been entertained more
than once; is it remarkable that l
should have been among the guests? j
am a music lover. Only tonight !
have enjoyed the music of your friend
the violinist. who was your messenger
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12

events have been the dances at the
Peacock, number of which added to
the enjoyment of the otherwise I'M
eventful week. One Of the largest af-
fairs was that given by DR.. and Mrs.
]. G. Belt on Wednesday evening when
they had as their guests Mr.. and Mrs.
r. c. Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. L w. Balch,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. McCurry, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Gushing, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
E. Kelly, Mrs. Lewis Cuber, Miss Alta
Yates, Miss Maud Hidden, Harry Pearl
and Lee Vetetoe. DR.. and Mrs. George
Blair were also hosts of the week and
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Sheldon were
others who entertained in this charm
ing fashion.
MIR. and Mrs. Loring Wild
Ia Make Home Here
Society is extending a cordial greet
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Loring Wild who
arrived Friday from Yuma to make
their home in Phoenix. Mrs. Wild
will be best remembered as Miss Mil
bred Stacy. The Wilds are at present
domiciled with the A K Stacys at their
attractive home on West Willetta
street.
Pasadena Residents
To Winter in Phoenix
Mrs. James Drake and Miss Marion
Drake are to be among the winters
smart residents passing the season
with Earl F. Drake, who has leased
the Scott White residence on North
Fourth street for the season.
Chicago Visitor
Is Delightfully."- Feted
Mrs. H. c. Bangs Of Chicago who is
the week end guest of Mrs. W. O
Sweek, was the incentive for a charm
ingly arranged luncheon of eight COW
ers at the Country club on Friday
Mrs. Sweek presiding. Last evening
DR.. and Mrs. Sweek were dinner hosts
in compliment to the visitor, enter.
tanning eight guests at their home, 52t
West Latham street. Mrs. Bangs will
pass the remainder of the season witt
her sister, Miss Anderson, of Glendale
avenue.
Mrs. John Longan
Luncheon Hostess
Mrs. John Longon gave an inforna
luncheon yesterday in honor of Mrs
H. c. Bangs, six guests enjoying he
hospitality.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Delightful Benefit Planned
For DaY Nursery Banefit

Society is keenly interested in the
| day nursery about to be established
for the benefit of working women who
have no one with whom to leave their
little ones while they are employed. In
order to finance the scheme, the Junior
Guild is arranging a series of affairs,
the initial benefit being a tea from
to o'clock Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Charles K Pishon,
| $50 West Portland street. The event
| is being planned delightfully."- and will
be one of the charming affairs of the
early season worth while not only for
the cause for which it is given but
also for the enjoyment it will bring
the guets from social viewpoint
San Francisco Visitor
Is Motif for Dance
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Clark gave a de-
| lightfully informal dance last evening
in honor of Miss Bertha Thorn who
has been their guest for a fortnight
and who leaves Tuesday for San Fran
cisco.
Winter Residents Return
From Summers Absence
Mrs. Carleton Woods and her small
daughter, Miss Petrine Woods, have
returned fror a summers absence in
West Virginia
Mrs. Thomas E. Campbell
Entertains for Guest
Mrs. w. V. De Camp and her daugh-
ter, Miss Rosemary De Camp, who
we're the guests of Mrs. Thomas E.
Campbell for a week, returned Friday
to their home in Humboldt During
Mrs. De Camps brief stay In Phoenix
she was charmingly feted by the gov
ernors wife who gave a series of in
formal affairs in her compliment.
The Priscilla Club
Holds First Meeting
Mrs. A. L. Doran and Mrs Eva But
Ter were hostesses of the first meet
ing of the Priscilla club on Wednesday
when the members and their guests
gathered for the first time this season
Mrs. Perry Downing assisted in re.
ceiving. The guest list included Mrs
George Allzire. Mrs. w. S. Heflin, Mrs
V. E. Lindsay, Mrs. G. Fred Sharpe
Mrs. r c. Baker, Mrs. IT. e. Irvine
Mrs. S. ]. Rogers, Mrs. James A. Jone:
and Mrs. e. M. Lamson.
Down Town Dances
Popular Events
Among the delightfully."- infmma
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12

prominently in the activities Of the ex-
elusive set. It has been too long
time since the club events featured
the calandar according to pleasure low
ers who recall the delightful functions
of a few years ago given by the club.
DR.. Robert Brownfield. chairman of
the entertainment committee, is inter
ested in advancing the old time gayety
and has chosen Thanksgiving night for
the initial affair of the season which
will be a formal dance at the Wo-
mans club. There is a bit of senti
ment in choosing Thanksgiving night
which from the time of the organiza-
ton Of the club, when debutante's
mothers were debutante's, marked the
inauguration of the season. Following
the holiday dance will be other affairs
of equal importance, according to DR..
Brownfield, who has announced that
there will be at least one event a
month. Assisting him on the com
mittee in charge will be H. w. Asbury
and Donald Dunbar.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
PLANE SERVICE is TOO SLOW

London England is finding that
the airplane is not a competitor with
the railroads for inland travel. Not
when the railroads are operating.
Air stations must be placed too far
out from the heart of a city. The re-
suit is half hour spent at each ter
minal in getting to the center Of things.
time which with the British rail sys-
TEN, is made by the trains.
Some day, when landing fields are
provided in the center of the larger
cities, or planes are made to land in a
smaller area they will be used more.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Mrs. John Longan
Luncheon Hostess
Mrs. John Longon gave an inform
luncheon yesterday in honor of M
H. c. Bangs, six guests enjoying l
hospftality
TO KEEP PERsHINe's CHAIR
washington Starr

The chair which Gen. John J. Perish
ing sat in the House during the joint
session at which the thanks Of Con-
gress were formally expressed to him
was brought from the office of House
Leader Mondell 1t is new mahogany
chair with a leather cushion and is
one of the new office set installed when
the office Of the floor leader was reno
waited.
A suitable plate is being engraved
and the chair will be preserved as one
of the heirlooms Of the Capital.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Returns to City
After Coast Visit

Mrs. Selim ]. Michaelson returned
Monday from San Francisco where she
passed the last few weeks of summer,
following several weeks in southern
California Her sister, Mrs. David
Silverman, who was her guest last
spring is at present in Los Angeles,
but plans to visit here later in the
wear
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Desert Picnic Is
Wednesday Event

A delightful picnic supper at Camel
back was an event of Wednesday, en-
joyed by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Woolsey
Mr. and Mrs. Sims Ely, Mr.. and Mrs
]. d. Saunders, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B
Gillespie and Mrs. Herbert Parsons.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Informal Tea Is
Charming Event

One of the pleasant events OF the
week was the informal tea given
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Paul Ben
nett, who entertained Mrs. Kimball
Bannister, Mrs. Stayton Doris, Mrs
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Lieut.. HeWins Is
Guest of Sister

Lieutenant Melvin E. Hewins passed
the week in town with his sister, Miss
Rosa Hewins and Mr.. and Mrs. L. E.
Hewins, with whom Miss Hewins has
made her home during his long alb
sence in France. Since the war the
young officer has been in the graves
registration service and only recently
returned from overseas. He expects
. to take up his residence in San Fran
CISCO
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Eagerly Await
Country Club Dance

AS the initial event of the year the
dance at the Country club Thursday
| evening is being anticipated with no
small amount of pleasure by members
of the exclusive set. This will be the
first time society has gathered since
last spring and the affair will bring
| together all the old and many new
members of the Country club. A
| charming dance program is being ar
ranged for the event which will be
| among the notable functions OF
| autumn.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Miss Alice RedewiII
To Open Studio Here

To Open Studio Here
Miss Alice Redewill is receiving a
cordial greeting on her return to Phoe-
nix, her legion of friends being de-
lighted at the change of plans which
brought her home after she had de-
cided to remain in San Francisco.
where she was booked to appear with
the Symphony orchestra Miss Rede-
will, with her mother, Mrs. Augustus
Redewill. arrived on Monday and are
established at Desert Inn with DR.. and
Mrs Francis H Redewill. Although
she has not fully outlined her winters
program, Miss Redewill will have a
studio on the desert this season and
will appear in town on different ac-
casions. The brilliant pianist is es-
pecially interested in the work of the
Associated Charities and will give q
benefit in its behalf during the year.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Mrs. Edward MeIczer
Expected Soon From East

Mrs. Edward Melczer will return
Wednesday from a several months stay
in the east, the greater part of the
time of which was passed at her for
mer home in Chicago The Melczers
will be domiciled this winter at a
charming home at Third and Willetta
streets
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Washington Visitors
To Be Winter Guests

Washington Visitors
To Be Winter Guests
Mrs. Porter McCumber and her
daughter, Mrs. Brand Harrison, of
Washington, D. c. will be among the
attractive winter residents. having
leased a residence on West Lynwood
street
Lieut.. Schnellbher
To Arrive Here Soon
Lieutenant Paul Schnellbher of
Peoria, will be among the winter Wis
itors arriving in December for a fort
nights stay. He will be a guest at the
]. Jay Sullivan home, 62s North Sec
ond avenue.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Gives Dance in
Honor Of Guest

Gives Dance in
Honor Of Guest
Complimentary to Miss Bertha Throm
of San Francisco, who is the guest of
Mrs. A. B. Clark, Mrs. ]. Jay Sullivan
gave prettily appointed dance We'd
nesday evening at her home on North
Second avenue. American Beauty
roses featured the effective decorative
scheme. Mrs. Sullivan's guests num-
bered twenty four.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Mrs. Celora Stoddard
aavas fnr Coast

Leaves for Coast
Mrs. Celora Stoddard left Thursday
for the coast where she will be Joined
shortly by Mr.. Stoddard. They are
planning a number of interesting trips
while away and time their return home
by the first of November.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12

G. S. Cunningham and Mrs. Winfield
Hartranft.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Plan Social Event
For Expected Guest

Mrs. Jack Harris, a charming young
woman of Compton is to be in Phoenix
for the autumn season, the guest OF
Miss Faye De Mund. Mrs. Harris is
expected the latter part Of the month
and already number Of smart events
are being planned in her honor.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Judge and Mrs. Smith
Open Residence Here

Judge and Mrs. Frank O. Smith,
formerl Of Prescott are attractive ad-
ditions to Phoenix society. They have
leased the residence at 224 East
Roosevelt street for the winter and
will be at home there after Novem-
Der /.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Son Is Born to
Herbert Atlas

Friends are congratulating Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Burr Atha- Jr- on the
birth of son. The Atlas are at pres
ent on the coast, but are expected home
early in November.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Home From Long
Northern Visit

Mrs. d. NJ. Francis is at home again
after a delightful summer in Flagstaff,
followed by few weeks on the Cali
fornia coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
FINE PROGRAMME
 AT COMMUNITY SING

The community sings being given at the Frolic theatre are meeting with warm reception and are largely attended by the negroes of Birmingham and the pro grammes rendered compare favorably with the big sings staged here during the
 war period The best talent among the
 negroes of the district has contributed to make the sings success. and frequently a number of prominent white singers take part in the programmes. The singing Of
 the old time negro melodies always meets
 with great favor.
 One of the features of the Sunday sing at the F'rolc theatre was the singing of
 the children from Mary Reese Johnson's s
 Kindergarten at Bessemer. The chorus
 work was loudly applauded and two of the children scored big successes with solos. being forced to respond with en.
 cores Fosters singing of "Old Black Joe' pleased the audience so much that he was forced to respond with an encore,
 when he sang Dear Old Pal of Mine" number of prominent white people
 were present among the number being Judge and Mrs Oscar R. Hundley, Miss Mary Gillen and Miss Berney Gillen Of
 Bessemer. and Maj. w. E. Thompson. Miss Gillen favored the audience with two negro melodies. Ship Is at the Land in" and John Saw the Angels Another feature of the sing was the chorus of the First Congregational church choir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
House Hears Echoes or. SeUenth District Race
Aftermath of Campaign Marked by Jocular Discussion of Both Parties-Republican in South Compared to Tck-Infected Cow, Which
 Closes Argument
By HUGH M. ROBERTS

Washington, October 6-(Special) The recent political campaign of the Seventh district was transferred today to the floor of the House, but the bit terness which featured the real "ar- ticle' was supplanted by a spirit of bantering and jocularity.
 Representative Heflin, in his capac- ity of dean of the Alabama delegation, initiated the affair by stating that the people of the Seventh district had elected Mir. Rainey. democrat, to suc- ceed the late Representative Burnett. He added that despite theA activity of Representative Fess of Ohio and Repre- sentative Wood of Indiana, Alabama was still solidly democratic.
 Mir Fess, in making reply, declared that the result, in it's greatly reduced majority, in the fact that the repub- lican candidate carried five of the seven counties, was practically a re- publican victory, He mentioned the fact that democrats in order to make the district safe for them, had recent ly redistricted in such manner as to eliminate two very strong republican counties.
 MT. Wood taking the floor declared that when he reached Birmingham, he saw in the paper where his visit had been compared to the visit of the car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
Local Tuskegee Club
 to Follow Advice of Booker T. Washington
Leading Negroes Adopt Resolutions Hedging Themselves to Support
 Principles of Late Leader

The regular weekly meeting of the Tuskegee club, made up of graduates and under graduates of the Tuskegee institute who live in the Birmingham district, at the residence of J. O. Diffay. was addressed by Editor oscar W. Adams of the Birmingham Reporter, who has just returned to the city after several weeks spent in the north and east observing the conditions of the negro in those sections
 His address was very interesting and full of good, sound common sense After discussing the situation and gen of Chaplain John W. OVletres. W. w. Green Mrs J. o. Diffay John w. Davis and Prof. Charles T. Mabry was ap- pointed to draw up a set of resolu- tions voicing the sentiment of the Tus- keegee Graduates club, and the follow ing resolution was reported and unani- mously adopted
 'In view of the present unrest and disturbed conditions existing through out the country and the conflicting remedies advanced by or from differ ent individuals and sources: It IS the sense of the Tuskegee club that the wisdom. common sense and souno Judgement of the late Booker T. Wash ington. which proved so rar-reachins and effective dring his life. is the standard by which this club shall be guided. Therefore, be it resolved, That we as members of the Tuskeeee club do here and now solemnly pledge our selves to support and in all circum- stances be guided and directed by the lessons of his life and works