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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21
XVII
Complications.

EITHER you are working too hard,
Alexander" said Lady Erythea, in
specting her nephew through her
lorgnette, as they rose from the
luncheon table, cor the burglary has
been a greater shock TO your nerves
than 1 should have suspected. l do
not like to see you wearing that pal
lid and constrained expression. Your
sister will be quite concerned about
you. She arrives, you remember, by
the evening train"
"Diana ~ said MI. Lambe. II had
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21

PEAK NAMED FOR INDIAN GIRL

survey named for Sacajawea the
great peak in the Bridger range.
where she was captured during her
childhood, and where she later point
ed out the pass over the mountain
now used by one of the great rail.
ways.
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CHAPTER xVi-Continued.

"What was that? A dog?" he said
%confusedly.
Georgina, pink to tn ears, had risen
to her feet; her eyes shone somewhat
v~iciously.
ut sounded to me more like a cat p
she said in acid tones, and walked
away down the path.
Mr.. Lambe followed her.
When they were out of sight, the
arbor, her face crimson, her shoulders
shaking, a handkerchief pressed to
her streaming eyes.
Poor old Georgie" she gasped. 81
couldn't help it. 1 should have burst
in another minute"
She squeezed the handkerchief and
controlled her emotion.
'They'll have a jolly old tangle to
sunpick, too, when Aunt knows!" she
said t%houghtfully.
mo use stopping here. l suppose
I'd better finish my dusting."
Aimee made a circuitous journey to
the deserted drawing room, and busted
with the energy of a high-power ma
chine. The room was not much the
better for it. She was only just in
time, for the ~housekeeper appeared,
and after some sour comments, stood
by her while she did a good deal of
the work over again. Then Aimee was
marshaled into the library, to dust
that.
The library overlooked the path
leading to the garage. 1t vas some
forty minutes later that Aimee caught
sight of the chauffeur approaching.
She flung down her buster and ran
to the window, giving a cautious
whistle, as a poacher who calls his
dog.
Billy made sure that the coast was
clear, and came to her window. He
looked at her and laughed joyously.
"The clouds have rolled by, part
ner!" he said.
"What has happened? Have you
seen Alexander?"
"Sure. Just had a pow-wow with
him in the garage"
"What did he say to you?" asked
Aimee quickly.
Billy eyed her thoughtfully.
"Never you mind. The games
square. The PADRES all wool and a
yard wide. You're all right now.
Unless"
But the policei Suppose they trace
us and. come back here?''
"They may not. l b'lieve 1 see a
way through it. AND I've all the time
off. this evening. You sit tight"
But if they come, herei"
"Then they'll get me-" said Billy,
'but they won't get you; you're safe
from the cops, anyhow. 1 promise you
that"
Aimee leaned out of the window,
with flushed cheeks, and caught his
hands In hers.
Billy" she said breathlessly, "how
good you've been to me. How good
you've beenl l want"
"Pd be fiayed alive for you" said
Billy suddenly. There isn't anything
/ wouldn't do-and I've done nothing.
yet. You've got the grit of twenty"
He held her hands tight in his.
"Aimee-"
'Oh! Look out !" exclaimed Aimee,
darting back. There vas a heavy step
on the gravel and Mr.. Tarbeaux came
round the corner. Billy walked briskly
forward.
Mr.. Tarbeaux bent a suspicious and
accusing eye upon him.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21

A fool will rush in where a CRATER
Is satisfied with q look-in.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-03-21

The difference between precious lit
tie things and brats Is that she brats
live across the street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-08

est hard work I soon spent my unexpected little
fortune among the harpies of New Yorks night Iife
and seemed that should be driven to struggle for
a living once more as dancing partner and lounge
lizard.
While the annulment proceedings were pending
prOvidentially made the acquaintance at dance of
Miss Marjorie Wilson, daughter of Willard Wilson,
proprietor of the Remington Hotel in West Forty
sixth street, New York. and the Wilson group of
hotels.
Marjorie Wilson was a tall slim brunette, with
cear-cut cameo-like profile and the most beautiful
hands have ever seen on woman. She was in
tensely artistic and her musical abilities almost
amounted to genius
1t was my alluring manner of dancing the tango
that played on the susceptblites of this emotional
young girl Her father was developing a new tract
of property at Pine Beach, New Jersey l spent a
very pleasant Summer there with this capital
lists daughter, organizing dances and yacht and
motor races. Under these circumstances a romantic
young girl could hardly help falling in love with a
man who was generally accepted a British lord"
The very day after the decree annulling my mar
rage to Anabel Henderson became final was mar
ried to pretty Marjorie Wilson She knew of my
troubles with my first wife, but did not know that
my nobility bogus. Once | journeyed
down to interview Clerk Scully for the purpose of
taxing a marriage license.
Inns time gave my name merely as James Doug
las More Gray, but the aStute official winked at me
as gave the name. He knew was really "lord"
and that was concealng my title for of my
own Wy Drlde and were hastily married by the
Kew ~ u. Steen. One of my dancing cabaret friends
acted as best and witness, and the three of US
went to the Ritz, where my friend opened bottle of
champagne and proposed
The future happiness of Lord and Lady Gray!"
Once more the New York newspapers assisted in
establishing my position in the British peerage.
nave before me now New York newspaper which
says:
Lord Gray Wins Second Tango Bride in
Ten Months.
Nobleman, %, Elopes with Miss Marjorie
Wilson, Daughter of Hotel Proprietor
Plans Trip Around World"
Following the example of many modern British
nooIemen now entered business and chose a line
"nlch seems especially to attract the nobility-the
safe OF motor cars The life of hard work and sle1-
der income proved too severe a strain for man of
my parasitic instincts, and was likely at any mo-
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81 there During my tangoing days on Broadway
had known this young man we'll
One day was waiting in the camp to take break
fast with Vernon Castle when his tragic death oc-
Cured. He was killed while trying to avoid a coll
lision with another machine.
While in Texas received all the honors which
the somewhat raw and uncouth social leaders of Fort
Worth could shower upon me. was elected men,
Der of the exclusive River Crest Country Club at Fort
Worth, where my uniform, clever dancing and aris-
tocratic bearing proved irresistible attraction
Never Shall forget that noisy vulgar, ostentatious
crowd, thinking themselves socially as good as any
people on earth, and yet unable to distinguish an
mpudent, penniess adventurer from real English
nObleman.
Once again received orders to proceed to the
front for service with the British forces. On my
way was instructed to stop in New York and assist
in the first Liberty Loan campaign. For this pur-
pose ordered to cooperate with the indefatI-
gable commander of the New York Women's Motor
Corps At her request and under the auspices of the
llIustrious body of women to which she belonged I
made great series of speeches for the Liberty Loan.
In my brilliant British aviator's uniform standing
on the steps of the City Hall the Public Library or
in the ballroom of some great hotel like the Plaza
appealed to Americans to dig down into their pock-
cts and help to win the war. Around me stood an
admiring circle of New York's beauty and wealth. l
fatter myself that my speeches brought great inan
cial results, but unfortunately the prominence I
gained at this time finally drew the attention of the
British Air Ministry to the fact that was the very
man who had defrauded them successfully few
years before.
To this unhappy discovery l attribute most of my
subsequent msfortunes and the severity with which
the British police afterward treated me whenever
fell into their hands.
| was allowed to proceed to England just as if
nothing had been discovered about me- In accord
ance with the abominable system of red tape that
prevails IN British government circles, | pro-
noted to be first lieutenant and then temporary act
ing fight commander, when they were, in fact, COM
plling my record of fraud in order to punish me.
fat I aniNv ooffh o
most delicious days of my life in London. My uni
form and my dancing carried me into the stately
homes of many of England's arstocracy just as my
bogus title had done in New York. danced great
deal with the Countess of Clancarty and many other
titled ladies.
| lived at the Washington Inn, in St. Jamess
Square, London, established mainly for American
officers There Iwas waited upon by English ladies
of title, anxious to show their gratitude to America
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ment to relapse into my old ways of living by my
wits.
premature death carried off my poor young
wife and saved her from the pain of learning about
my career of crime and imposture, which must have
come to her in time.
The regularly recurring crisis of choosing be-
tween hard work and the risk of going to prison
faced me more. At this moment the great war
broke out and believed saw a chance to escape
from my troubles. My previous training qualified
me to become military aviator without much delay.
If could secure officers position in this honored
service might help me to career of successful
fraud and easy earnings The idea took such strong
hold me that could not give due thought to the
significant fact that l had already once defrauded
the Chief of the British Air Service, General Sir
David Henderson. That would always mean danger
to me in the British service.
General White, of the British Military Mission in
New York, promptly accepted me "probationer
third class air mechanic" | was then sent to To-
rontO, Canada and placed in the School of Military
Aeronautcs, Toronto University for theoretical in
structiOn. My knowledge of motors and flying made
most OF this course unnecessary. | rapidly became
a cadet, and after passing all my examinations with
the Royal Flying Corps. was told that should be
sent to the front, but my unusual mechanical expe
rence made me so valuable as an instructor that
never reached the place of danger
AS an officer of the Royal Flying Corps | was
welcomed III the best society wherever went both
in Canada and the United States. l was put up at
the OeSC CLUBS ana enjoyed the nneSt dinners and
wines that millionaire households could afford.
In meeting Americans always felt very anxious
not to encounter one on whom had imposed myself
as lord, for, of course, it was impossible for me
to assume the title in the British army. l did, in
deed, encounter in Toronto Mr. William Winslow, a
New York financial magnate, who had met me when
was hourshing the title very conspicuously at Palm
Beach, Florida.
How do you do, my dear Lord Gray?" exclaimed
this millionaire effusively.
Hush, my dear fellow" said. 1--WE never use
titles when we join the army. It's considered bad
form. | am just Lieutenant Gray"
With that gullibility and ready Difference to their
social superiors which mark most American million
aires Mr. Winslow replied
Certainly my dear Lieutenant Gray. | under
stand you perfectly"
When the United States entered the war l was
assigned to Camp TaIlafero Texas, to assist in the
instruction Of American aviators Upon reaching
the camp found to my surprise that Lieutenant Yer
non Castle, the dancer and husband of an equally
famous dancer was Flight Commander of SQUADRON
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continaed on Paesl4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
EIGHT INJURED
IN ACCIDENTS

Eight persons were injured IN au,
tomohile accidents Sunday. none 0t
them seriously. A coupe driven hv
4 a. Elliott. OF sis ssd ave. over
turned az summit ave. aud Seneca
81 WHEN n tire blew out
Elliott sustained sltghS injuries. us
did Edgar Calvin. 1891 aga ave
George Black. Ills SD ave, and
James Mclaughlin. lI0T s4th ave.
all occupants OK the machine
Harold Jones. a member or the
Everett fire department. was slight
~ hurt when the car in which he
was riding was run into. early sun.
day morning. north or Kent. By a
machine driven BY Ed Carlson. 1856
W. 18th 81
w If, Daniels. Of the Burke no
tel. was bruised when struck by an
auto driven By o. C. Mcdonald. 1887
2sth ave. Albert D. pinney. sslT
Tenth ave. y. T.. and Miss Daisy
Weaver were hurt when motor
cycle driven hy Plnney nan into an
auto driven by W w Ayers ii6s
Aiki ave. az Fourth and Madison,
Eugene Andercs. 8 of 2so4 Marine
ave. was hit by an auto driven by
Benton Burke. OF Auburn. ana
slightly hurt. near his home
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
PLAN MASON
SESSION HERE

Plans FOR the session OF Royal
Arch Masons. 20 he held herr octo-
her 80, we're being completed Mon.
day, The asscmblagc, which Is Tor
tlFe purpose OF comforting the Most
Excellent Masters degree. is said
10 he the first az its kind 10 be
held in tho state The degree IA
the most spectacular Of York Rite
Masonry, Il is said.
The Masonic Temple win he the
scene Of the nssemhlagc. with dele.
gates from % cities attending. and
probably al Of the as Royal Arch
chapters viii be represented with
officials and candidates. The meet.
ins win he as a preliminary 70 the
Triennial conciave OF Knights
Templar. which viii be held in Sc.
attic in 1898.
Committees In charge ~ arrange.
ments for the Forthcoming CONVEX.
Mon Of October %. as named, IN.
|clude: General Committee: n. +.
'Sulliyan. chairman. c. NJ. Sherman,
Of Tacoma: G.. G. Galley. OF Camp
lewis: p. n. Morse. high priest Of
Seattle chapter and Myren T..
Bailey, high priest OF Oriental chap
ter. Seattle.
Music COMMITTEES: David G.
Black. Tscoma: Magnus C. Peter.
son and Thomas Gent. both OF Sc
,attl-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Something Is Wrong in
Los Angeles, 1t Seems
Rain Causes Wayfarer to Be Postponed;
Press Agents Are Silent

There's something quito wrong
with tho universe, or az least
the world, Perhaps tina, New
York scientist who says tho poles
are changing Is rgh, after all.
for just listen 10 this.
"WaSfarcr" Scattlo's beauti.
ful pageant witch thrilled the
citizens OF this state ON two sue,
ccssive years at the University
stadium. was a miserable failure
on two nights In Los Angeles
the city 90 Angcls-hecause OF
RAIN.
Just fancy that lain on two
separate evenings Just ruined the
performances and caused the
spectacle 10 be closed. Rain in
the land where the sun always
shines. and shines with such a
mellow. golden light that the en-.
tire world-f.os Angeles press
agents tel you-looks upon the
southern California city with
eyes OF green envy.
And TO make sure the suspl.
icion that something radically
wrong has happened 10 the uni.
verse, or az least the world.
fierce electric storms have played
over the Southern paradise.
striking terror 20 the hearts OF
the timid and damaging the light
system OF the city Twice dur,
ing one night bolts from tho
heavens struck vital points In
the electrical equipment and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Major General to
Inspect Defenses

Mai. Cen. Charles S. Morton will
arrive in Seattle Thursday evening
from an inspection tour Of coast de.
lenses on the strait. He is com.
mander OF the Ninth Corps area.
with headquarters in San Francisco.
lie will inspect Fort Lawton Friday
morning and speak at the Members
Council luncheon OF the Chamber OF
Commerce Friday noon. In the eve.
ming he will be guest at a dinner at
the Rainier club.
Friday at 8 p. m. he will address
the veterans OF the city at the
American Legion club. Saturday he
will be entertained at Fort Lawton
by Col. oliver II. Dockery at a
formal reception Saturday evening
he will be entertained at the Seattle
Golf club at dinner. He departs Sat.
urday night for his home
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
LOOT.
MONTANA BANK

BUTTE. Mont. Sept. 17s-ssy.
erul posses OF officers were today
securing the canyons and valleys
southeast or here, seeking a baud
Of robbers who looted tho Southern
Montana State bank at Ennis. Il
little town IS miles from Butte
The bandits first isolated che ham.
let BY cutting telephone wires. then
entered the village and burglar
ized 30 safety deposit boxes in the
bank. Amount Of tho losses has
not yet been computed.
Lack or telephone connections
delayed officers in getting on tho
trail OF tho band. which is be-
Ileved headed toward Yellowstone
National park.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
AGED WOMAN is HELD
AS OWNER OF BOOZE
PLANT IN PORTLAND

CORTLAND. Ore. sept, H.
Il ono OF the largest Illicit
liquor plants discovered In Port
land was carted 10 tho police
station horo today In motor
trucks Two i50.gallon copper
stills. throe o0,gallon watts filled
with corn mash. and an elab'
oWte water piping system and
cooling tank are included In the
Ss,0OO worth OF equipment seized
hy police in the attic OF a sub
urban residence.
Mrs Carrie powdy a eomely
old lady with all the appearances
OF motion picture grandmother
was arrested as owner ot tbs
outtt. while two men. hired 70
dc the heavy work. were also
taken
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Freakish Weather
for San Francisco

SAS FRANCISCO, Sept, it,
Freak weather was tho rule In
San Francisco today.
Beginning with perfect. clear.
warm day yesterday. the temper
aturs dropped at shutdown and 1T
10 p. IN. was s.. but an hour
later had gone up 10 20 ana during
the night went Etill higher.
Towards morning a heavy wind bo.
gan blowing and today the wind
continued in tha form OF warm.
scorching blast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Seattle Persons
Are Believed Safe

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE
state department reports MS safe in
Japan: Mr. and Mrs II. r. Perkins
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Pen.
nlngton. The latter, Il is thought.
may be Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Penling.
ton. Of whom requests for informa.
tion came from Seattle. No. in.
formation has yet been received re.
garding Charles Murray or Mr..
Skies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17

plunged tho great city into
stygian blacknosa,
no you remember tho wonder
fully Ideal weather that pre.
vailed Ia Seattle during both
performances OF 1.-The Way,
faror"f
Isn't this wonderful fall
we've been having? Not a drop
Of rain. or oven a cloudy dag
yet Too had "rhc Wayfarcr
can't take Soattlo's weather with
Il To Los Angeles, as we'll as Sc
attlo's genius.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Buy Blankets Now
When Prices Are Lowest

66xs0-inch Al-woof Plaid Blankets in block effect ;
a very excellent blanket; pair S7.75.
66xS0-inch Woo-mixed Blankets, plaid effects in
attractive color combinations; pair $685..
6Sxs0-inch Atwood Blankets in plaid colorings-
blankets Of superior weight and quality; pair $500
~ Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
WATER sHUT.OFF NOTICE

Water viii be shut off Tues.
day from n. m. 70 y. m. in
the following districts:
on e5th ST.. from Fourth ave.
n. r. to weedin pl; on Eighth
ave. N, f.. from 70. 55th st. 20
y. 65th st.; on Fifth ave. N. H.,
from e. Goth st. to E. 65th st.;
on Seventh ave. N. H.. north Of
Il. 6OtH ST.; on Il. Goth ST.. from
Fifth ave. N. u. to Eighth ave.
N. t.. and on II, 63d st.. from
Fourth ave. N. n. to Fifth ave.
N. 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Bein Jolie and Vogue
Brassieres Soc

Brasseres of fancy striped madras, made long in
front and fasten with hooks in the backothers have
wide elastic band at waist linemarked for clearance
each Soc
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Bed Spreads
Underpriced

72x7s-inch Fine Single Bedspreads- finish;
priced, each SITS.
66xs4-inch Fine Crochet Bedspreads of splendid
weight, each $3.50.
79xs6 Crochet Bedspreads of superior weight and
finish each $3.50.
j S0x90-inch Heavy Crochet Bedspreads in a large
variety of patterns each $3.50. First
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Crepe Boomers Soc

Boomers of heavy quality crepe, made with rein
forced seats to give added service There are pretty
figured patterns; all are made with elastic at the
knee. - Second Floor
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Liquid Veneer
Mops 79c

A new triangle.shaped Mop.
oiled. ready for use-this Mop
can be easily washed; is en-
tirely different than any of
the other mops.
Basement Store
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Bein Tolie Corsets $2.o5

New models in Bein Jole Corsets Of fine silk-strped
brocade with elastic tops and large inset of elastic
in the back-these corsets have three sets Of garters
Sizes 25 to 80. Second Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
In the Toilet Goods
Section

"Salco" Sanitary Pads large
size; special. dozen. soc.
Fairy Soap, special. 4 bars
for 25c.
Limit 4 bars to n customer.
Dat Meal Soap; a splendid
bath soap; 3 bars for 19c.
First Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Mid Month Sale of
USED
FURNITURE

Presents opportunities to buy good used Furn-
ture at prices great deal less. than you would
pay for cheap new furniture
A-meta CoStumer ............ So 90
Mahogany-flnlshed Rocker, ............. 1915
Three-piece Parlot Set. $3.50
Hall Mirror with hooks ............... 1925
Birds-eye Maple Dresser with mirror. 1928. 90
Fumed oak Bed Davenport, brown leather $500
Waxed Oak Buffet with mirror $500
Oak Extension Table square top. ...... $500
Golden Flr-finished Chest of Drawers. 81 90
Reed Desk with mahogany top, and chair $2S.75
Solid Oak Hall Bench. $500
Fumed Oak Living Room Davenport. $4,000
Orlole Go-BaSket ........-.... 5000
Fumed Oak Desk, William & Mary design $500
Single Door China Cabinet. $500
Gate-Leg Table, 44-inch top. $4,000
Colonial Oak Serving Table. ..........$ $1,000
Large Colonial Early English Dining Set $165 90
Golden China Cabinet with glass shelves $25 90
White Sewing Machine $1,000
Mahogany finished Paror Cabinet. -$14.5O
Reed Porch Rocker ............. s. 90
Oak Library Table, 36-inch oval top .S14,75
Fumed Oak Library Table 72-inch top. $500
Oak Desk with book shelves. ......... $500
Early English Buffet $1,000
Mahogany Windsor Chair. .$7.75
Solid Oak Arm Chair .......... $3.50
Fumed Oak China Cabinet, Adam period $25. 90
victrola, mahogany case. ........... $65.OO
Satin Walnut Bed .................... $500
Oak Bookcase with open shelves. ....... $7.75
Leonard Refrigerator, 50-lb. ice capacity $24.OO
Duofold Tapestry Davenport ......$57. so
Solid Oak Library Table, 4S-inch top. :. 1915
ktcnen queen .............. $500
Chest of Drawers, mahogany finished. .$24.OO
Oak Ro-top Desk 4S-inch ....... ....$17.75
Footstool leather top ............$ $500
Low Walnut Bed Observation-Disclosures $3.50
Golden Oak Extension Table, 42-inch top. $3.50
Library Table, mahogany finish .......$23.75
Black Leather Couch, drop head. $500
2inch Post Bed and Spring. .......... $14.5O
Four 3-6 Metal Beds each S1.OO
Oak Morris Chair with velour cushions. $500
Round Extension Table, 54-nch top. :. . $4,000
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Hand ailored Blouses
$I.4o
81 40

Manufactured and handmade and Blouses of dainty
coored fabrics are in this clearance at price much
below regular value-the sizes SO to al.
Second Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-17
Two Hundred

Heavy copper bottom wash
boilers with heavy wire re.
inforcod rim. securely rive;ed
handles and flange tight Fit.
ting cover. Choice OF No. Z,
or ..