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Evening star., 1920-11-21
SCHOOLS. IN NEW BUILDING

FREDERICKSBURG Va. Novem-
ber 20 (SpeciaD.-Both the senior and
Junior high. schools Of The city will
move into Fredericksbueg's new $780, :
900 high school building on next
pleted and ready for operation And
this classrooms are ready for occupancy.
All Of the pupils In the elementary
school Utu remain IN ~ slAse saAo1
bandinR - i ~ =
Evening star., 1920-11-21

Western Pacific properties and that the
properties may be operated as separate
lines.
No provision was made to take care
of the stockholders of the Denver
and Rio Grande railroad. Mr.. Bowie
said. The stock, common and pre-
ferred. amounts to $S7.775,670.
Attorney c. c. Carnine of Denver
representing the Denver and Rio
Evening star., 1920-11-21

YOU'RE AN EASY PREY. with
your flesh reduced below q healthy
standard, for Consumption and other
Scrofulous and dangerous diseases.
And it's for just this condition that
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discover
ID especially valuable.
II you're thinner than you ought
to be, whether from wasting dlseasea.
defective nutritf0n, or whatever
cause. the "DiscoveFy" will surely
bring you mp to the healthy stand
ard. BY restoring the normal action
Of the .deranged organs and func.
tions, It arouses every natural source
and means Of nQurishment. A
strengtA-restoref and aesh-builder.
1t can be had in tablet or liaui1
form. Tablets 6Oc. All dFuggfste.
DIR. Piefce,s Pleasant Pellets are
the original little liver pills, first put
up over 40 years ago. They regulate
and invigOrate stomach, liver and
bowels, Much initiated but never
equaled. sugar-coated and easy to
take ~ candy.
Evening star., 1920-11-21

There appeared in Santiago August
the frst copy of fortnightly maga-
zine in Spanish entitled Americaa
dedicated to n better understanding
between the United States and Chile ~
Evening star., 1920-11-21

London's underground railway IL to
be equipped with trains of six cars.
with the 'front.' rear and one Of the
intermediate ones motor driven.
Evening star., 1920-11-21

Grande stockholders protective com
mittee. read formal protest against,
the sale.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Entertainments
MISS cLAck HOSTESS AT
CARD PARTY FOR MISS PETERSON

CARD PARTY FOR MISS PETERSON
Miss Lille Clack was the charming
hostess at most enjoyable affair on
FRIDAY afternoon, when she entertained
at cards in special compliment to a
lovely young visiting girl, Miss Kate
Washington Person, of Rochester, N. Y.
The attractively appointed rooms
thrown open for the occasion were ar
tistically decorated, great clusters of
feathery pink crepe myrtle being eff
ivory wicker, with clusters of pink
roses in low bowls and crystal vases.
Miss Clack, who greeted her guests
most cordially, was daintily gowned for
the afternoon in flesh pink gecrgette
crepe, hand painted in rose design, and
the honoree, Miss Person, wore an ex-
quisite French frock of palest blue
georgette crepe, having a front panel
Aof flesh pink crepe with lace garniture.
Miss Clacks sister, Mrs. Charles Wat
son, who assisted her in entertaining,
was lcharmingly gowned in pale blue
taffeta, with organize and lace over
drapefies.
A progressive game of 500 proved an
interesting diversion for the guests,
three pretty prizes, set OF lingerie
clasps, correspondence cards ana a uec-
GRATED fan, being awarded to the for
Miss Clack presented beautiful en-
ameled and decorated fan, as n souvenir
OF the occasion.
During the progression of thS game
dainty bon bous, carrying out the PINK
color note of the decorations, and re,
freshing fruit punch were dispensed ana
at the close of the afternoon delicious
ice course, carrying out the PINK cotM
scheme was enjoyed the ices pelng
served in cantaloupe baskets,
The guest list was limited TO aoou'
rs of the young friends OF the hohoree'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Illness Fatal To n
Local Business Man

Franklin Rillingsley. 6s, connected with
the Bannon Coal & Ice company, for
many years, died Friday morning at
o'clock At the residence of his brother,
George Billingsley, ia Pontotoc avenue.
He had been III for II months and death
did not come as a surprise.
The body will be forwarded Friday
night fro mthe parlors of John ]. Col
lins,- undertaken, to Elizabeth, Pa,
where the funeral will ltake place from
the residence OF his son, Fritz Z. Bill
Kingsley. Elizabeth lodge 1909, |, o. o.
F., of which he has been member for
46 years, will be in charge of the SER
vices.
Mr.. Billngsley is survived here, by
his wife. Susie j., three nephews, Chas.
L., Frank W., and Geo. A., niece
MISS Pearl Billingsley and his brother
George r. Billingsley, all cs Memphis
His children are William Billingsiey, Of
Pittsburgh, Pa, Frank Billingsley, Of
Wichita Falls, Texas. George l.. Bill
Kingsley in U. s. service at Manila, P.
J., Mrs. Matilda B. Morgan, Mrs. Mary
l., Taylor and James A. Billingsley, all
of Dravasberg, Pa, and Fritz l.. Bill
Kingsley, of Elizabeth, Pa.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
.SOCIETYAND CLUBS
Here and There

DR.. /. G. Duncan has gone to spend
a few days with his family in Hardy,
ARK, where they are spending the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Ella t. Maier has gone to Daw-
son Springs, Ky, for the month OF
August
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Warren Yancey and
wife, of London, England, are visiting
his mother, Mrs. T. B. Yancey, 1877
Carr avenue.
Miss Tommie Thornton and Miss
Rubie Hughes have returned to their
home at Collierville after a six weeks
course in summer normal work at the
University of Wisconsin, at Madison,
Wis.
Mrs. Harry ]. Word. 1923 North Belize
we, will leave Saturday night for st.
Louis for visit with her father. She
expects to be away about a month.
Mrs. Mary Z. Walden and daughter,
Miss Jeanette. will leave Monday for
Iuka Springs,
Miss Bertha Barr has returned from
stay OF several weeks at Lake Ge-
neva, Wis.
Mrs. A.: S. Lewis, Jr. and daughter,
Leila, win leaves the first of the week
for a visit Of a month with friends and
relatives in Louisiana.
Miss Roberta Dancey, of Morehead
Miss, is numbered among the visitors
in the city for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles B. Beardsiey,
the latter formerly Miss Lucille Doug
lass, have returned after an absence u
several weeks. They motored to chi
cago, where they were entertained by
Mrs. Beardsley's aunt. Mrs. Warren
Burkhart, and were later entertained
as members of a house party given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Dyer, of Clarksdale,
Miss, ~ their summer home at Bay
View, Mich, later returning for few
days fishing at Horseshoe Lake Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Mathis, Jr., of
Leland, Miss, are spending few days
with Memphis relatives and friends.
Mr., and Mrs. p. e. Wier have gone
on a trip to California and before re-
turning will visits points in the East,
~ -
Mrs. j. P. ]. Bruce has returned after
several weeks stay at Eastern coast
resorts.
Miss Elizabeth Daley, of Indianola,
Miss, is spending the weekend. in the
CITY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Trip Around World
In DirigibLe Planned

NEW YORK, n. Y, Aug. 13.--A nom
stop flight around the world will be
attempted by the Zeppelin drigible
balloon builders in Germany within the
next twelve months, according to a
statement yesterday by Maj Charles
J. Glidden, an official of the Aero club
of America, who recently returned from
trip around the world organizing an
international airplane race.
Maj Gldden said the Zeppelin firm
has long planned to win the distinction
of accomplishing the first circumnavi-
cation of the globe by air and would
make the attempt soon unless prevented
by the allies.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
NIGHT MEETINGS TO BE
RESUMED BY COLLINS

The night meeting at Central Baptist
nounced Friday. to pray for the sick
and afflicted who are unable to attend
meetings in the daytime Warren Col
Inns, the healer. will speak at five meet
ings each day, at IL am, at the
3 pm, and at s pm.
Continuous prayers for the sick will
be made FROM pm. to pm. daily.
Mr.. Collins and his assistants will call
at the holmes Of the sick when reques-
IL am.
Central church plans to follow these
meetings with a vigorous evangelistic
campaign this fall, in connection with
the ministry of healing conducted by
Mr. Collins
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
BIRTHS.

Martin j. and Mildred C. Tinsley, sos
McLemore. July rs; girl
Jake and Fannie B. Leviton, 9S1 Media,
Harry G. and Birdie w. Thompson,
633 Bethel, Aug. s; girl.
James c. and Mamie Alice Few, 20S
Poplar, Aug. 4 girl.
John H. and Claudia G. Bowers, Lake
View, Miss, Aug. 2; boy.
Hugh r. and Ella o. Reaves, SIT
tniGnII Aug 8; g 1Tar, somrsor 1913
Exchange, Aug. s. girl.
Ulysses E. and Sadie B. McCannon,
1898 Dunnavant. Aug, I; boy, ooo
Homer S. and Matilda r. Peck, 2S6
North Watkins, Aug. 7; boy.
Otis and Willie B. Bullet, 34
Humphrey, Aug. Z; boy.
w. A. and Mamie A. Miller 68S South
Somerville, Aug. S: boy.
Charles Fl. and Grace II. Shelby, 1855
Adelaide. Aug. g.. boy
Joe and Laura Roman, so6 Louisiana,
Win Win and Sadie Phillips, 1858 Arkansas.
Aug 5; girl
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
FINE CROP PROSPECTS IN
CARROLL COUNTY, TENN.

HUNTINGDON. Tenn. Aug, IL (Spl.)
1t has been several years since Car
roll county had finer prospects for
crops at this time of the year than are
reported over the county now.
Corn and cotton. are both looking well,
and with proper seasons from now on
much rain, storms, or late drought
may yet interfere, but the outlook is
good. .tfrg 4.g-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

J. W. Garvin and Martha McComb S.
p Michaels and Ethel McAdams, Lee
land Hoffman and Alice Kelly, G. c.
Sawtelle, Jr., and Marie A. Rice, J. NJ.
Tumlin and Mrs. e. w. Baskin, Ed
ward NJ. Hurley and Marie !. Steele,
Walter Pointer and Lena Pettis, Frank
Poulos and Lillian Carter, Charles Fl.
Keith and Eliza Estes.
West Hollis and Lillian Reed, Ma
thaniel II. Parker and Lee Ella Smith,
Tom Cowan and Ella Brooks u. S.
Waterford and Emma Johnson, Sam
Redeem and Edna Maxwell George Ed
dings and Mary Johnson, John Oldridge
and Beatrice Smith.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
DEATH NOTICES

Death notices will be inserted without
charge If presented for publication by
burial director or authorized person.
BIILINGSLEY.-- AT the residence Of
his brother, Geo r. Billingslex, ia
pontotoc avenue, Friday morning, Aug
ust 10, 1920, at 4:10 o'clock. Franklin
Billingsley, age 66 years.
Remains will be forwarded from the
funeral home of Jno. ]. Collins, S12 Pop
lar avenue, this friday evening TO
JGlizabert, pennsylvania, for burial.
ing, August 49, 1920, at o'clock, Geo.
Edward son of Elwood and the. late
1fdna Powers Shippy; grandson of Mr..
and Mrs. J. l.. Aldridge and Mrs. Nora
Powers. Age 3Fyesrs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Weddings
Rice-SaWtelle,

A pretty wedding was quietly solem-
nized at the residence OF the officiating
clergyman, the Rev. DR.. II. o, Hoi-
stead, on Adams avenue, on THURSDAY
evening, when Miss Marie r. Rice be-
came the bride of Mr.. George u saw
telle, Jr. +.
The bride was charmlngly goWned IN
lavender organdie, with hat and access
series in harmony.
Miss Irene Boswell was maid Of honor,
and Mr.. Robert +. Rice, brother OF the
bride, served as best man. The we'd
ding was attended by a number OF
intimate friends and relatives.
After September /, Mr.. and Mrs. Saw
telle will be at home at 2054 Oliver
avenue
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
SPEAKER FAILS TO REACH
CITY: MEETING CANCELLED

Failure of Daniel Waters, U. S. de-
partment of commerce trade commits
sioner, of Lima, Peru, to arrive in
Memphis Friday resulted in the meet
ing of the Chamber of Commerce for
eign trades committee and other promi-
nent business men to hear him being
called off. No word as to his arrival
Mas been received following his failure
to reach the city Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
CLUBDOM
Club Gives Dance.

The Bluff City Five entertained on
Thursday evening with an al fresco
dancing party at the casino in Overton
park.
During the evening delicious refresh
ments were served to the guests, about
100 of whom had the PLEASURE OF being
present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Pope Skins Knee
In Fail On Floor

ROME, Aug. 10. (By The Associated
Press.)-Pope Bendict met with slight
accident today, slipping on the polished
marble floor while going from his bed
room to his private library the Mes
saggero states. He sustained slight
abrasion of the skin. at the knee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
DEATHS.

Benny Bennett, age 10 years, TAI
Beale, Aug. Z; auto accident.
Mrs Bessie G. Levin, age 80 years,
1147 Rayburu, Aug. s; pneumonia -.
Walter y. Overly, age so years. St
Joseph's hospital, Aug. 8; heart fall
Creighton Hammett, age 2 years, Bap-
fist hospital, Aug. IL; intestinal intoXi-
lanes C. Brown, age s months, 77S
poniar. Aug. Z; malnutrition.
Alice Brown. age As years. BIB South
Fourth, Aug. 8; phthisis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
AHEARN DISMISSED.

of the illinois A. G., worlds record hol-
oder for the hop step and jump, has
been dismissed from the American
Olympic team on charges of insubordi-
nation, rf.sa ..
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Fine Chenille
Bath Rugs

In all the wanted col.
ors, blue, rose, gray
and mixtures.
24x48-inch size, $500
30x60-inch size, SITS
27x54-inch size, $3.50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Imported Scotch
Madras, Yard $500

Natural or ivory color, as and so
inches wide, fabric mercerized in fin
ish. A fabric which makes the best
kind OF curtains for living rooms, de-
signs are dainty, launders perfectly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Mems Underwear
Mems Genuine B. Y. D. Athletic
Union Suits for SI.29

Mems Madras and Null Union Suits
for SI.05
Athletic, short sleeves, full button,
closed crotch, sizes "a to 46.
Mems Satin Madras Union SHits SI.39
Every style, athletic, closed crotch, all
length sleeves, knee style, sizes 81
to So
Mems Pure Sir Stripe Madras and
SOiSette Union Suits, $I.95
Every style, athletic, closed crotch,
IA and "a sleeves, sizes to SO.
Bathing Suits, $2.95 and 1896
Samples and regular stock, finest as
sortment of colors,
(Mdin FLOOr.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Heavy Seamless Wilton Rugs $3.50

Both frnged and unfringed copies of finest Wtons Wool
design and coorings have the looks off very much finer
rugs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Extra Size
Wilton Rugs

We show a complete line
Of extra big rugs in these
fine Wiltons, 9x15-foot
sizes, $245 to $265.
IL 1-3x15-foot sizes
range from $165 to
1920.
These rugs are all match
ed up in 9x12 sizes and
the 8 1-3x10-6 size, and
in some 6x9 size.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Madras 69c Yard

5000 yards short lengths, In regu
Q to 10 yards and some times mo
69c yard.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
HOn1eturniS1
liars Worth Of High {
81 and 36-Inch
COlOred Madras
$l.OO, $1.5O, $1.75 Yard

gray. green, tans and blues. all new
and perfect goods.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-17
LOUISVILLE

Friends are very sorry to learn
that Rev. Erwin and little daughter
are sick with flu. They are with his
parents.
Rev. A. N. Jackson filled Brother
Erwin's appointment here Sunday.
The prayer meeting is doing well
now. Sunday school here is doing
nicely.
Miss Lena Default is at home sick
She has been employed at the Fulton
Co., at Knoxville for some time.
Miss Jennie Harper is sick.
Mrs. Jim Jeffries is improving
slowly.
Mrs. Kate Hunt who has been sick
for some time is some better.
Mr.. W. X. Jordan and Mr.. Everett
Default called on Mr.. Louie Ballew
Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Ballew has
been sick for about eight weeks.
Mrs. Dora Onks called on Mrs.
Ida Default and Mrs. Susie Wilbur
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Cordie CULLEN called on her
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-17
Establish Orphanage in Rome.

BY reason OF the liberal response
from the native Christians In the vart
GUS mission fields to the rs Million
Campaign, many improvements on
those fields have been made possible
Among the engagements already pro
vided for are an orphanage in Rome,
the addition of girls department at
Rio College in Brazil. and land for a
girls school at Sac Paulo, Brazil.
The Interior China Mission was
asked for $500 for the campaign, and
the missionaries there subscribed this
alone, while the naive converts added
$4,000. The North China Mission has
subscribed $4,000, while Brazil will
respond with nearly $1,O00.000. In
South Brazil the campaign as it was
carried on in the South, was duplicated
with all the special days and other ex
traordinary efforts ard the response
is far beyond the anticipations of the
Foreign Mission Board In Argentina,
the quota asked was $4,000, while the
returns from that country have already
AaG4.2d $125,o00.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-17

IRA, were Maryville visitors Friday
Mr.. Leonard McCulloch passed
through our burg Sunday.
Master Charles Reagan is impH6v-
ing some with the measles.
Mr.. Bill Anderson visited home
folks Saturday night and Sunday.
Misses Stella Brewer and Maggie
Caldwell spent few days recently
with Mrs. Sallie Poole.
Misses Eva and Jess Lowe attended
Sunday school at Centenary Sunday
morning.
Mr.. James Griffit and wife visited
Mr.. Sam Kagley Sunday.
Mrs. Sallie Woods spent one even
ing last week with her brtoher near
Mint.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-17

daughter Mrs. Annie Jones Sunday.
Misses Annie Ballew, Irene Hood,
Irene Onks, and Iva Smith called on
Misses Lena and Una DeVault Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wilburn of
Knoxville are visiting their parents
Mr. and Mrs. T. R. wilbur.
Jr. o. U. A. NJ men are certainly
remembering the widows and orphans
They made up nice sum of money
for Mrs. Burns and her children, who
lives near Middlesettlements Mrs.
Burns husband was buried a few
days ago.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-17
MINT

Friends were sorry to hear of the
death of Joe Roddy.
Miss Maud Wilson is spending a
few days in Maryville.
Mr.. Bob Howard who has been on
the sick list is improving now, which
friends are all glad to learn.
Miss Maggie Caldwell spent Friday
and Friday night of last week with
Stella Brewer.
Miss Iva Woods called on Miss
Maggie Caldwell one evening last
week.
Miss Jennie Kagley and brother
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-17

Claude and niece Miss Elba Patterson
of Tellico Plains have been visiting
her sister Mrs. H. F. Dyer.
Mr.. Stoke Brown of our communi-
ty have moved over on his home place
near Union Grove.
Miss Beulah Johnson and brother
Earl, called at the home of Mrs. H.
F. Dyer last Sunday a week ago.
Mrs. Minnie Dyer and her sister
Mrs. Callie Patterson also Mrs. Sinda
Pesterfeld and daughter Bertha,
called on Mrs. Laura Linginfelter
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. Oscar Johnson called on Mr..
w. NJ. Pesterfield one night last week
Misses Grace and Ellis Henson
spent Tuesday evening with Mrs.
Minnie Dyer.
Mrs. Sindia Pesterield called on
Mrs. Martha Baker last Saturday.
Mrs. F. P. Dyer was visiting her
brother in Maryville Saturday who is
seriously i'll.
Mrs. Maude Watkins called on her
mother Mrs. Sam Baker one day last
week.
Mr.. Jim Dyer was in Knoxville
Saturday.
Mr.. C. E. Linginfelter was the
guest of Mr.. French last Saturday.
Little Ulys eagle was visiting his
aunt Mrs. Chas. Linginfelter last
Saturday.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-17
MISER STATION

Mrs. Will Smith called on Mrs.
Isaac eagle one evening the past
week.
Mr.. John Smith who has been sick
is able to be out again.
Miss Lena Linginfelter and
brother Harrison, spent Sunday
evening with their grandparents Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac eagle.
Mrs. Callie Patterson and son
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-17

ROOMS FOR RENT-Two furnish
ed rooms at 514 Central street. Heat
and water. Call Mrs. Bertha Costner,
Peoples Phone 100. m3p.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-05-13

lions I should have to make sooner
or later to the unimaginative Tor
renee, l wasn't wholly convinced Of
the general beauty Of the prospect.
'MOntani was in the theater,"
suggested.
Her laughter rippled merrily over
the wire. ooh. he tried to follow us
in taxi! We had great time
throwing him off in the park. I'm
not sure he isn't sitting on the curb
right now watching the house un-
graciously."
"You have the fan with you; Mon
tani jumped right out Of his seat
when you opened it, in the theater."
(Co::r,nued next weekly
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-05-13
esseAao1 6> cMexJ Jcexaox7ey ,<om,
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I.-Richard searles, success
s gu Ame G piaywnght. confides to his
whom he had seen in London, he has
with the thought that she should interpret
Dewing. has disappeared and searles re-
fuses to allow the play to be produced
With ar, anyone else in the part. Singleton
where he had been serving in the aviation
CORPS His uncle. Raymond Bashford,
q wealthy man. had contracted mar
on = visit Ito t. Japan, He LETT Singleton q
and end the priyilege of residence in the
e. garage" Of his summer home. Barton-on-
believed to be travelling in the Orient. The
household at Barton is made up of elderly
EMPLOYEES: emp , Of the Tyringham; New York
the TERMS Of his will these people are to
have q home at Barton for the rest Of
their lives: Singleton goes to Barton, TAX
Larkspur." There he finds the household
strangely upset. some of its members be-
Ding suspected by their comrades of pro-
iishment. Informs him that he has been
perplexed by the somewhat mysterious
visits OF q, stranger, apparently a for
eigner. seeking Mrs. Bashford. Antoine
has formed the male members of the
household into a guard for the protection
of the premises. Torrence high official of
the trust company handling Bashford's
CHAPTER I.-singleton reads searles'
play and thinks highly Of it. In his tenn
porary absence Mrs, Bashford and a
gleton meets his aunt and is astonished at
finding her a. young and decidedly attrac-
tive person about his own age. At lunch
a Mrs. Farnsworth. They are somewhat
unconventional, but highly agreeable COM
panions: Mrs; Bashford and Singleton
Bob" Informed Of the visits Of the for
eigner which had so disturbed Antoine,
the two ladies seem to be much amused.
''Alice" being Mr.. Bashford's widow. Sim
gleton laughs at him, but Terrence re-
fand at am s stae hs
ment, Raynor. has been making inquiries
about. the two women. -
CHAPTER III.-Searles writes Singleton
Violet Dewing, have been unavailing..
Alice admits to Bob that she and Mrs.
Fap1sworth are slightly acquainted with
self Count Giuseppe Il Montani, having met
him in Japan, and that they have invited
him to cali Singleton is at first favorably
but s rus
belonging to Alice render him uneasy.
Later Singleton lea-ns that Montani is not
guest of the hotel where he claimed to
be stopping Antoine informs Singleton
that a conversation between a stranger
and Elsie, wife of one of the employees on
the stranger had sought to bride Elsie to
steal for him the fan in which Montani
had shown interest. Elsie seemingly &C
guessed: Alarmed, Singleton remains on
watch. During the night the stranger ar
rlves and is vehemently berated by Elsie
for his attempt to bride her. The man Is
The two ladies' seem highly diverted by
the occurrence.