davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24

ting his pose. "Are you trying to ge,
your nose into my affairs3"
Most certainly not" returned West
cooliy. yet facing the other with u
steady eye. "But I may be led to In
vestigate those OF Miss Coolidge, II
she should so request. 1t seems she
possesses no one to represent her ut
present--not even the family lawyer. /"
what do you imply by that re-
markT"
THAT she has gone to you, and to
/the attorney who represents the es-
tate. relative to some very strange 0c.
curTences OF late. only to be laughed
at. No effort has been made to re-
lieve her anxiety"
"You mean that fool story about
some one else pretending to be herf
And you propose investigating her
wild imaginings, heyf BY Cad. you
are going TO have an interesting time"
II hope SO; at least. I am hoping
to discover some truth"
"Good. wish you well," and his
tone was one Of decided relief. "Your
adventures ought to prove quite anus
ing"
Coolidge laughed heartily, the whole
affair apparently taking on a new as-
pect, now that be felt he comprehend
ed the real purpose of the other.
"Oh. By the way. West. you must
pardon me II send Sexton into your
room for valise I left there. You
see I occupied that suite until you
came. I do not know why Natalie de-
cided to change me this time--natur-
ally wished to reserve the best for you,
] presume"
"very kind Of her. am sure. There
10 Sexton now
(which means breakfast is served.
Shall we 60 inr'
The two men walked slowly up the
graveled path, leading to the side
door. Vests thoughts were busy with
this new discovery. Had he mad
yertently stumbled upon clue? SO
he had occupied the room usually re-
served for Percival Coolidge. Per-
haps here was the explanation Of the
coming Of his strange visitor. West
glanced aside ut the face OF his un.
conscious companion. deciding quickly
TO venture a chance shot.
"were you expecting a caller last
nightf" he asked calmly.
Coolidge wheeled about, startled out
OF his self-control.
"A caller OF course not. What
put that In your head"
because / had one, In that room
you say You always occupied. The
visitor vanished as soon as was
seen, and the thought occurred to me
just now that you might have been the
one sought"
Perfectly absurd, Westl You must
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
-sxsssn ysstrg, aI~. !,

bha Mxzekn yAxrk, Ar.".sa ~ reitTfSs
"You knew Miss Nstalie's father
then, and must enjoy the place TO re
main so lougf"
1T has been very pleasant, SIR
until the last month or So" regretfuily
yet evidently glad Of the opportunity
TO talk. lingering with one hand OIL
the knob OF the door. "Since then
things haven't been Just the same"
In what way7''
well, ! don't exactly know, sir.
Miss Natalie seems to change her
mind. an we never can please her.
That's the trouble, mostly. Last night
| waited up until you all went to bed,
an then locked the house, the way
she told me to. But that didn't suit
her at all. for she stopped me on the
stairs mn made me go hack an leave
the side door unlocketl--iust said she'd
intend to that herself"
Miss Natalie told your You are
sure. Sextnn:'
"Oh. IL was her, sir: there was
iighr burning In the hail. an she was
n dressed up ms though she was goin'
o,if Taint the first time. either.
aint got no right TO sny anything. but
II puzzles me what she wants to 60 out
for at that time o night. And
thought maybe ought TO speak to
MIR. Percival Coolidge about It,"
"SO. wouldn't, Sexton" said West
quietly. at would likely enough only
get you into trouble. Probably she
cannot sleep well. and so walks In the
garden"
As West made no further effort TO
, continue the conversation. but began
to cRrelessly roll cigarette. Sexton
slipped silently through the opening.
the vaiise In his hand, and closed the
door behind him.
This attempt to dig Information out
Of servant was not a pleasant ex-r
perience. yet West felt that In this
case 1t was fully justified. II he had
retained any lingering doubt to what
had occurred the previous night. this
doubt had entirely vanished In the
face OF Sections testimony. His visi-
tor. and the one who had ordered the
servant to leave the side door unlocked,
had been the same-not Natalie Cool
ldge, but strangely resembling her.
Whatever else her purpose would he,
one object wns clearly connected with
the presence there Of Percival. Very
well this meant that he already had
two distinct lines of investigation
opened to him--the woman, and the
man. The first was like pursuing
shadow, but Coolidge was real enough.
He determined to keep In touch with
the fellow. confident that he would
thus be eventually led to a discovery
of his companion.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
'ro ArTEsp MEvaop,sra
CONFERENCE At PHOENIX

A number Of Stafford people left by
auto this morning for Phoenix to at.
tend the annual conference OF the
Methodist church that will be held in
that city on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday Those leaving were Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Hall, Mrs. Gertrude
Anderson, Mrs. e. G. Foster, Mr.. and
Mrs. b. C. Weaver, Rev. ]. l.. Lyons
AMI ID. j. Kennedy At Miami they
will be Joined by Mrs. Lyons, who
went to that city on the train yester-
day afternoon to visit over night with
her cousin, Mrs. ID. G. Decherd.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
gNRourE TO CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Fl. d. Ahlbrandt. who Is en-
route from st. Louis, Mo-, to her home
In Los Angeles. CAL, will arrive in
Stafford on the train this afternoon
for short visit with Mrs. II. d.
Dubois. 1t has been five years since
Mrs. Ahlbrandt moved away from here
but she is still remembered by host
OF friends. who will be glad to see
her again.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
CHAPTER ~
West Wins the Flrss Hand.


The newcomer stood at the edge OF
the front steps. and paused long
enough 10 light a cigarette before de.
scendlng. His features were as clear
cut ns though done In marble, and
about as expressive. For the nrst
time. In the glare Of the bright morn
ing light, West took stock Of the fel.
low, and realized his true nature. In
stinctiveiy he felt that here was the
particular antagonist he was to be
p'tted against. His companion must
have sensed the same fact, for she
swiftly drew back beneath the shadow
Of the vines.
"You meet him." she whispered,
"alone. would rather he did not
md us together"
She had vanished before he could
interpose, slipping away so noiselessly,
he was scarcely aware Of her swift
action. Coolidge strolled on. the blue
smoke Of the cigarette marking his
progress West stepped csrelessly
forth from the coucealment Of the
vines, watchful for any change OF ex-
preston on the face OF the other.
. There was none. not even o look OF
surprise, ora tightening of the Iip.
@Ah! Captain" he said easily, toss
ing his stub aside. and drawing forth
his ease for another GLORIOUS air
this morning: the advantage OF early,
rising; you indulge. presumer'
"An army habit. mean to do away
with later. Thanks. I suppose break.
fast Is not readyr'
Hardly yet" giancing Rboat In
quiringly. my niece Is usually out
here at this hour, which accounts for
my venturins forth. She 10 not heref'
-Not now. although there are EVIL
dences that she has been" Indicating
the gloves and pruning shears visible
beside the walk. "we must have ar.
rived too late"
$50 II seems You are aware Of who
i am, ! presumef the position I hold
relative to her property"
Certainly: you are her uncle and
guardian. Under the terms of the
viii you remain In full control until
she Ia twenty-five, now almost at hand,
except for an annual income, payable
10 her monthly. Is not that the situa-
tioni"
"You have apparently made very
careful inquiry" he commented with a
perceptible sneer "No doubt this was
a matter Of deep interest to you"
'Of some interest, confess" ac-
knowledged West, controlling his tenn
per. Although my information has
not come from inquiry. Miss Natalie
was kind enough TO talk to me about
her affairs, presupposlng my interest
In them. My family is far from pov.
erty stricken. and l have very good
profession. 1t is quite right you should
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
know this"
'"wnst'pr 'prusesslem, INDY I asiYs
Civil engineer"

Know this"
s.wnst. profession, INDY I asiYs
Civil engineer"
"But not established. I imasiney"
II had very good connections before
the war. Since returning from France,
| have made no effort to renew these.
or seek others. I. OF course expect
to do 80 later. and shall be In no way
dependent upon Miss Coolidse's for
tune"
Although quite willing TO share II
I presume?"
~ think yon have insinuated that
often enough" returned West, fully
aroused by the insolent words and
manner of the other. Perhaps II
may be well for us to have a plain
understanding without further delay,
Afr. Percivnl Coolidge. As l under.
stand matters, you are her guardian
under the special provisions of your
brothers willf"
"You are perfectly right, sir. and ]
should have been consulted previous
to this engagement" Coolidge said
with dignity. Even now II is sub
ject to my approval"
II think not Your guardianship
was merely a special provision OF the
w.:,, wan reference to the estnte. So
j understand, at least. At tWenty.one.
she became mistress Of her own per
sonal affairs. and no longer needed to
consult you"
II controlled her Income"
e'Only the surplus; certain sum
was to be paid her each month until
she was twenty-five; then the entire
estate came into her possession. Be-
yond this you exercised no legal
authority"
"You seem well posted"
''The lady herself informed me as to
these facts"
Coolidge gave utterance to IN oath,
which burst from his lips before 1t
could be wholly restrained.
"D-n you' just what is your
gamer" he exclaimed roughly, forget.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the Ora.
ham County Highway Commission
will sell at public anuction at the
Court House door in Stafford, Graham
County. Arizona, October 80. 1899, at
Q O'Clock A. NJ. TO the highest bidder
for cash paid in hand the following
described articles towit:. One Mil
building and foundation both TO be re-
moved from the property immediate
ly after sale by the successful bidder,
one blacksmith shop and tools to be
moved at once from the property by
the successful bidder, said buildings
being located on the Highway Right
ofwsy at Central, Arizona, formerly
owned by M. p. Ferguson.
BY order Of the Highway Commis-
sion this 26th day of September, 1929.
l.. w. LAYTON
Secretary.
First publication Sept IS, 1922.
Last publication Oct. "a, ds2a. r.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
NoGAlEs VISITORS

Louis C. Kelsey. a prominent civil
and hydraulic engineer OF the Pacific
coast, was business visitor in town
Sunday and Monday, arriving here
from Nogales Saturday afternoon, ac-
companied by Mrs. Kelsey. They
made the trip by auto and left during
the afternoon for the border city.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24

and hotels where have nos been. and
with parties do mot know. This has
been going on for a month now. !
have endeavored to discuss the situa.
tion with few people. but they only
laugh at the strange idea. No one win
listen to me seriously"
"And you conceived the thought that
perhaps total stranger might prove
more sympatheticf"
Yea" she admitted. "n he was
young and adventurous; provided 1
interested him at all. II would seem
to offer me chance; and then, Il
unknown to the party impersonating
me. such a one might learn the truth
unsuspected. Do you believe me, Cap.
tain?"
II have no reason to doubt what you
say. mean to do my very best to
uncover the mystery. You have these
fraudulent checker
"Yes; one was returned to me only
yesterday"
II shall want them. together with
pne you drew yourself. You do not
mind II ask you one or two rather di.
rect personal questionsf"
-Assuredly not"
"what caused you to announce our
engagement
She laughed, but from sudden en-
barrassment.
1T was silly. wasn't It. Really /
do not exactly know; a sudden lm-
pulse. and the words were spoken. 1t
occurred to me that our intimacy
could be accounted for In no other
way"
$50 | supposed. Well, there IL no
harm done, but now. you understand.
we must play out the game"
''Play II outf'
Surely; act natural. permit no sus-
picion to be aroused. Even II I should
feel impelled by duty, to kiss you, It Is
my privilege"
"Why-why. you cannot mean that!"
'oh, but I do. This is no threat
that shall insist on carrying the mat
ter to such an extreme. yet / must In.
sist ON the right II II becomes neces-
sary."
Her eyes fell, the breath pulsing be-
tween her lips.
II am not afraid" she said rather
proudly. "Yes, will play the game"
Good knew you would. And
now for the second question; why did
you come to my room last night2'
She stared at him incredulously.
"Your room come to your room! |
Assuredly no; what can you mean?"
"Then II must be that have al.
ready encountered the ghost" he de-
clared smillngly. "For the very cOun-
terpart of you certainly visited me.
had clear view of her. would have
worn she was YOU"
"A woman?"
Absolutely woman; flesh and
Hood, no doubt as to that"
when was thIs7"
AFTER midnight"
"It was not !, Captain West; please
'elieve that--but hush; there comes
'erciyal Coolidge !"
i
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
INSURANCE MAN FROM pemIrc

INSURANCE MAN FROM DEMING
Edgar Hepp, special fire insurance
agent was In Stafford yesterday from
Deming, N. NJ, on business and while
here was the guest of Major e. d.
Householder, of the Graham County
Abstract Company.
Graham guardian., 1922-10-24
LEAVES FOR Los ANGELES

Mrs. r. p. Brooks left Sunday MORN
ing for Los Angeles to visit relatives.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28
WEST SERENA

Mrs II +. Ruger accompanied MIS-.
Anna Bultman and daughter Lucille,
of Ottawa. to Milwaukee Saturday
for visit with friends.
j. W. McMullen. Of Ottawa, was a
business caller in this vicinity Mon
day.
The West Serena Threshing Co, he
gan this seasons threshine Tuesday
morning. The wheat so far Is MAX
ing 80 busels per acre and better
V. G. Breese and family. Of Ottawa,
were callers nj the Sinclair home sun
day evening.
lone Windus, Of Freedom was a
guest of Pauline and Jessie Dwkee
Friday.
G. B. Shuler and family were Otta-
VS. callers Saturday.
VI. l.. Cartwright. of Sheridan. was
caller in this vicinity Tuesday.
Miss MAY Miller, OF OTTAWA is spend
ing the week with her sister, Mrs :
r. Sinclair.
NJ. G. Ruger and wife spent Satur
day afternoon in Ottawa.
Chas. Krug and Albert Houchin and
family motnred to Seatonyille Sunday
in the formers car. Miss Vera Hou-
chine remained there for a two weeks
visit with relatives.
Paul Malai<e was an Ottawa caller
Saturday evening.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28

shane BY Saturday the card VIII be
changed With Mrman NJ Andcr
sons opponent, the fans should see
good fight anyway as Joe always Is
Il card.
Ever Hammer who meets Benny
Leonard at Michigan city ON the
Afternoon OF August &, viii leave this
morning for the Indiana town to
put in his finishing training, The
blonde tiger took Il hard workout al
Fcwett's gym yesterday, winding NJ
vita three rounds OF boxing with
Mike snyder, who is his chief spar
ring partner
Hammer demonstrated his strength
upon Snyder and showed that he
cuuld handle the welterwcight In the
rlHches. lie had his left hook work
ms line lie will get down to real
work tomorrow. Manager Ferguson
said.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28
NO CHANCE FOR JONES
AND SARAZEn TO NEE I

I Atlanta. July IS Robert T. Jones
of Atlanta, who tied with John Black
OF California for second place in the
national golf championship in Chica
go this summer, will not get an
other chance this year TO play the
victor Gene Sarazen OF Pittsburgh
Pa.
Jones said he would not enter the
western open or the southern open
in both OF which Sarazen is expected
10 take part. He explained the ives
tern comes too close to the national
amateur championship tourney in
which he would play and that he vii
be at Harvard when the southern
open starts.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28
Games To-day

Boston AZ Chicago.
PHILADELPHIA at Cleveland.
Washington a. Detroit
New York at ST. Louis
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28
ALLAN DECLARED
STATE CHAMPt0N
ON THE RIFLE RANGE
OTTAWA MAN AWARDED GOLD
MEDALS FOR PERFORMANCE
SUNDAY AT FORT SHERIDAN
WINS HoNoRs WITH SERVICE
GUN. ~

Final proof that Clyde Allan, 0tta'
!. wa rife range expert, carried away
4 honors at the state championship tour
a ney last Sunday at Fort Sheridan
4 came 10 Ottawa today with an Off
cial tabulation of the scores. Allan
I, was awarded the gold medal with
which goes the state championship
s and another gold medal for making the
highest score with service sight.
Allan secured 90 ont of a possible 100,
living with w. l.. Stockton, of Chi
cago, who because OF using telescope
sights was graded below the Ottawa
man.
Three OF the five medals awarded
nj the tournament came to Ottawa,
C. NJ. Corbin won one OF them with
an SIS and the two others were award
ed Allan.
Interest in tue shoot evoked wide
spread interest in all sections of the
state. and there was a large entry OF
crack marGsmen entered for the hon
Ors.
= Allan's feat in using a service sight
on service rifle Is considered by
range experts as nothing short OF
marvellous His principal contenders
for the state championship used spe'
cial make guns which would not be
effected by warming and rick sights,
most of which We're iiye-sectioned tel
sscopes placed along the barrel OF
the rife for use on the 1000 yard
target.
Allan entered the tourney sans any
Of this fancy stuff and when the
mdges sat in council 10 decide Whelh-
en- Stockton. of Chicago, or Allan
should be the state champ they made
the awards 10 the ottawa man. Allan
Il now waiting receipt of the medals
which he will display with a lnsti'
hahIa omOunt of pride.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Boston, s. Chicago, T.
Philadelphia L Cincinnati, p.
New YORK, u; st Louis, ,
Pittsburgh at BroOkly. rain
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Chicago. &, Boston, ..
Washington, 9; Detroit L.
Philadelphia. ~; Cleveland. >
New York. 6; 81 Louis, >,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28
Games Today

Chicago at Boston,
Pittsburgh at BrooklNu
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
ST Louis IT New YORK.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28

Isn't Powdering Her Nose.
A pretty telephone girl may BE pref
cradle. hut a plain one Will answer.
--Po~fon Transcript.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28
HERRM BALL TEAM
QUITS: BLAME STRIKE

Horrin, H.. July 2S-Due 10 the
continued strike of the miners and
railroad shopmen baseball in south
ern Illinois has collapsed.
Herrin, West Frankfort and the
Murphysboro-C Carbonate associations
have found it impossible to finance
teams any longer Harrisburg is still
holding out Most OF the players are
going To other cities.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28

Agrmgements, iollowine yesterday 3
match were made FOR an early re
turn date, with Ottawa going 10 Deer
Park 60 be guests Of the club there
After the day has been selected II will
be- announced in ample time tor AL
the Ottawa players to make plans for
going ta Deer Park to compete in the
contest
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-07-28

Fitzsimmons, the promoter of the
match at Michigan City, returned yes,
terdaN from the east, where he made
arrangements To meet Jack Dempsey
aad Bin Brennan here Aug, 10 sign
them for their Labor Day bout at
Michigan City. .It
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-06
SCIENCE FAITH
LECTURE TOPIC
John J. Flynn Explains Teach
ings at Murat Theater.

Christian Science-a Positive
Faith" was the subject of lecture
given by John j. Finn of Evanston,
ILL.,. last night at the Murat Theater.
The lecture was given under the
auspices of the Second Church of
Christ, Scientist Mr.. Finn was in
troduced by c. Frederick Schmidt,
chairman Of the board OF directors of
the church.
Christian Science is not a blind be.
lief" asserted Mr.. Finn. Christian
Science is an understanding of infinite
intelligence and of mans relationship
TO the Supreme Being"
Mr. Finn said that Christian
Science is invariably attacked by
those who do not understand what 1t
teaches. what II aims to do for hui
manity. or what 1t accompllshes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-06
BUILDING PERMITS

E. p. Melcher. garage. 41sO n. PennsyI
z. p Heicher. garage. 41s4 n. Pennsyl
Circle City Construction Company. duplex
Circle city Constructor Company. duplex
1886 ollege. $40. 500.
Lichtenauer Brothers. addition, 1O11 W
Wainscott. remodel, l407 Blaine, S235.
Alexander Box Company. storage. 111O
: D: HICKMAN. repairs. 20 W. Twenty
d. ?. Barrett. factory. SIS ". McCsrty
b. F. Payton. dwelling. 1919 W. Thirty
James F. T. Sargent. garage. ss4o Cen
r. p. obl.nrer. garage. 1922 College. $500
Claude Willis. repairs. 400 Massachusetts,
william +. Coleman. remodel. garage, 30
william E. Durant. garage. 1868 Arrow,
Anna N. Robbins. dwelling. 2o16 Floyd,
Martin Hugg. repairs, 40 Virginia. s44S.
George W. Watkins. dwelling, 413 E. For
tieth. $4,000.
GeorEe " Watkins. dwelling. 1865 Cen
Duplex Home Company, garage, s64O Fall
4. Peterson. reroof. 1882 Prospect. $500.
Superior Garage. garage. S345 Central.
H. schnidernAn, dwelling. 1858 n. Della
ware So. 800.
3. B. wright. dwelling. 800 z. Fifty-First.
Con Doherty. dwelling. 14O1 n. fremont.
So 800.
J. n. Stephens, dwelling, 1896 n. Belle
view, 81, 800.
4. &. French. dwelling. TIT .. Fifty
Second. $4,000.
Robert Minton. garage. CAT Parker. $3.50.
Frank J. Mccoy moving picture theater.
1901 Howard. SIC. 500.
Edward Ossanforth, addition, SIS Parker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-06
GERMANY AGAIN
REFUSES TO PAY
GSSumeS Folded Arm Attitude
Toward Allied Ma
lions.
CAN NOT COMPEL LEVY
New Government Will Pursue
With Policy on All War
Debts.
CAN NOT COMPEL LEVY
By United EetOs

By United Meas
BERLIN, Dec. 6.-Germany has
again folded her arms and presented
this attitude to the allies. what are
YOU going to do about it?"
The republic will refuse to pay the
indemnity Of 1 200, 900 marks that the
entente demands because Of attacks
on allied officers at Ingolstadt and
Tassau.
This became known following con
ference between Chancellor Wilhelm
Cuno and the premiers OF to fede'
rated German states.
The reich government takes the po-
dtion that It cannot compel the cities
to pay punitive indemnities without
a special tax levy and expressed
doubts that the Reichstag would pass
the necessary legislation.
= Chancellor Cuno, It was revealed.
yas decided toilet the allies take their
own course in the matter.
Furthermore. it was stated that the
new government will pursue the pol
icy regarding reparations that was
enunciated by former Chancellor
wIrth. namely-that war debts will
not be paid to an extent THAT would
cause internal collapse to the country.