EVESTIffGr LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1915.
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Independent Order Odd Fellows
The 6petntton of the employment bureau,
tvhleh owned for business last week, demon
strAted that It Is an urgently needed Institution
In this city. Although It mi
Known that many members of
tho order In this city xe,i'
out of employment, the r i
or applicants soon demon
strnteti to the manaiters of the
i rmreau mat emplojers of la
bor hern xvhn are members of
the order must do their psrt
In helping the work alone. A p..
plications for positions were
rrcvircu irom memDers ex
filiated with lodges In Penn
sylvania, New Jersey and other nearby States.
Preparations are belna- mode by the board of
directors to gel In direct touch with every
emplojer of labor In tlie city as well as thoso
members holding positions xxlth firms xxho may
be able to place men. The fact that the bureau
does not make any charges to the employe or
employer .has created entire satlelactlon nmong
thw xnrlojs loOaes, and It is expected that
ttry lodge financially able will contribute to
the maintenance or the bureau. The .cost Is
borne equally by all the lodges and the ex
psniei are being kept down to a minimum.
.mrlcah Suir Lodge enJocd a gala night
.Fubruary 18. Thlrti -three out of as living
past Brands reixnded to rotlcalt and the room
cSDacltv was taxed with members and visitors.
The old ofneers camu from all parts, 1'. U.
Charles Maulle traveling from Quebec. 1. U.
Nandy Neel was accompanied by a delegation
from Arxxame Lodge, of tlloucesttr City, N. J.,
whore he Itxes. The flint degrto was conferred
on n class ot IT ranuliIntoH by V, (!. William
l'atterson aa noble grand. I'. 0. William
Moorhrad aa king, nnj i unft that was com-
Josed entirely ot past granda ot this lodge.
' D. u. l-owvll, ui West Philadelphia, and
Secretary Ed Zcpp, of Hamilton Lodge, and
many other xlsltors highly cnrrpUmemcd tho
past grands on the quality and rltunllstlc cor
rectness ot their work The Entertainment
Coismlttee sutpllnl refreshments.
The 11th district rrogrcsslvo (Committee held
Its fourth cnuvocntlon at c'lnclnnntus Lodge
Xebruary 13 nnd was attended by 200 members
of the orncr. llrothcr Calvin u. Althotise. a
member of Clnctnr.ntus Ixidg,, gaxe n splendid
address on the "Three Links of Fraternity."
V Q. Ioula Mtngle, of Kast fork Lodge, gave
nn Instructive, address on Adxntic.eil Odd Fel
lowship." I. O. Richardson, president of the
orphanage, talked about tho work at the
home,
Tho fifth conxocatlon of the district will be
held nt North Star Lodge. Kensington axenua
and Cumberland street, on March 8. Tho speak
er) will bo the ltcv. Walter Jl. Itandes, v. a.,
ot Hillside, and grnnd scrlbo to O. E. Kdw n
, L. Hitler. The flth district will hold a gola
night at Textllu Hall. Kensington axenus and
.Vumbtrland atriet. on April Tt. Tho flrst and
socond decrees will be exemplified by Clncln
natus nnd Fame Lodgte.
Utile Lodge conrcrrcd the second degree in
full form on three candidates with some ot
'Ihelr "old-timers" In tho harness February lb.
vast Orand rierson asiumed his old rolo on
the team, to the admiration of the candidates,
tlllo was honored again by the presence of
flrolher "Mat" Wiley and several other xll-
turs. who escaped before their names could
o secured. ...... .
The "'trail hitters," under' the leadership of
Captain Conway, visited Metropolitan Lode
last Tuesday night nnd aroused considerable
Intersst In the encampment branch. Metro
politan had had a successful team, doing do
?ree work every Tuesday night. Visiting mom
era alxvajs find a cordial welcome. j
Symmetry Lodgo. of Hamburg, celebrated Its
70th anniversary February 17, which was tho
Important social event Of the winter In that
enterprising little city. -Tho banquet was held
In the armory, decorated for tho occasion, and
450 were seated. District Deputy Grand Mas
" ter William U. Kline was the toastmaster and
Introduced the following guests of honor: Tost
llrand Patriarch F. F Conway, of Philadelphia;
Orand Representative Wilson K. Mohr, ot Al
lentown. nnd Orand Patriarch S. II. Pope, of
Philadelphia, all of whom mado addresses
Symmetry Lodge la one of the oldest and
wealthiest lodges In the Stato and claims
romo of tho most prominent citizens of Berks
Spring Garden Lodge conferred the second
degree on four candidates In a highly efficient
manner February 18, greatly Impressing the
candidates nnd visiting brothers. The old
"standby," District Deputy J. C. Hendersjn,
By E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM
SYNOPSIS.
Leonard Tavernake bcrfeiufs J7ealrfc Frhiifc
Jln, an American girl tn dlttren ";
lie prevents her from commlHIstr suicide, and
hives her a position as housekeeper to Mm.
Then pretend to be brother and sister. Bhorllu
alter. Mrs. -Wcnham Gardner, Uratrice's stater,
tries to make Tavernake tell where Beatrice Is,
but he refuses. Mrs. Gardner Is an adven
turess, who has married a rich man and is
keeping him prlroner In a desolate part of
England. She ojTers fo Jlnance Tavernake tn
a real estate speculation.
Bratrtcs gets a poslflon !n n musical comedy.
Alter the first nloht Tauernak, kisses her for
th" first time, lie Is troubled at the thought
that he kissed her because of her resemblance
to her beautlu! alsfer, Elizabeth, (Mrs.
Gardner).
CHAPTER XIV.
A. "WAnNING FROJI MR. PRITCHARD.
In the morning, when he left, for the
city. Bhe was not down. When ho came
horns in the evenlns. she waa gone.
Without removing his hat or overcoat,
he took the letter which he found prop
ped up on the mantlepleco and addressed
to him to the window and read it.
Dear Brother Leonard. It wasn't your
fault and I don't think it was mine. If
either of us Is to blame, It Is certainly I,
for though you are such a clever and am
bitious young person, you really know
very little Indeed o'f the world-not ao
much, I think, aa I do. I am eolng to
stay for a few nights, at any rate, with
one of the girls at the theatre, who I
know wanta some one to chare her tiny
flat with her. Afterwards, I shall see.
Don't throw this letter In the flro and
don't think me ungrateful. I shall never
forget what you did for me. How
could IT
I will send you my address as soon as
1 am eure of It, or you can always write
me to the theatre.
Good-bye, dear Leonard,
Your Sister Beatrice.
Tavernake looked from the sheet of
Ttotepaper out across the gray square.
He knew that he was very angry, angry
though he deliberately folded the letter
up and placed It In hla pocket, angry
though he took oL' his overcoat and hung
it up with his usual care; but his anger
was with himself. He had blundered
badly. It waa absolutely out of harmony
with all his Ideas. He told himself
that he was glad Beatrice was gone.
Housekeeping with an Imaginary sister
In this practical world was an absurdity1,
Booner or later It must have coma to an
end. Better now, before it had gone
too far better now, much better! All
the. same, he, knew that he was going to
be very lonely.
He could fix his attention upon nothing,
At last he pushed his papers away, put
on his hat and coat, and walked Into the
tre.ei.
Tavernake hesitated for a moment under
tUt portico of the Milan Court, looking
i)t at the rain which had suddenly com
jftiene4 to diacend. He scarcely noticed
tbst he had a companion until the man
ho waa standing' by his side addressed
Wm,
"JSay, your name U Tavernake, isn't It?"
Tavernake, who had been on the point
of eirjding away, turned sharply around.
7H man who had pokn to him was
wrins morning clothes pf dark gray
tweetf and a, sot Homburit hat, HU com
Iltufl waa little sallow and be was
iu-shvM ept for a eMght blaak
m was sokJnir a Wafc
id acftKHt viaa transatlantic.
aWut Mm apparanca struck
i biHj vasuuly familiar, but
net m 8rt recall where lie, had
twtore.
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I am xtMac to ask you a. &ttBiw!iat
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who has been confined to the houso for several
weeks, wan keenly missed. The degree staff
wilt put on the third degree tonight. Spring
Oarden Lodge la deeply Interested In the now
employment burcnu, assisting to make It a suc
cess and seeking to influence other lodges to
git It their earnest support.
Tho annual service at the Odd Fellows'
Home last Sunday was conducted by American
star Lodge, The sermon waa preached bv the
Ilav. Thomas W. lltman, pastor of All .Souls'
Universalis! Church, ,47th street and l.arcn
wood avenue. Tho choir of the same church
sang. There were solos by Miss Phoebe Mac
Kay and Adam Patterson. Addresses were
made by President Slppa and Vice President
Hunt, The Lodge Committee was composed
of Thomas Flood, F. V. Sherry and Thomas
Slpps
At the Odd Fellows' Orphanage the services
were in charge of these lodges: Clnclnnatus,
neacon, Shackamaxon, North Star, Parker
Norrls, Mutual Friend, Ouardlan and Fame,
constituting tho 11th Philadelphia District, Ad
dresses were made by District Deputy Orand
Master Samuel French, who presided: the llev.
Illchard lladclirre. pastor of St, Matthew's
Methodist episcopal Church: Past Grand Mas
ter Prod. C. Hanyen, Itobert Graham, Presi
dent Hlchnrdson nnd Chairman Itobert Loxo.
A quartet choir of Bt, Matthew's Methodist
Kplsiopal Chuich.had charge of the music,
which Included solos by Stanley Btalner and
C. w. Carroll. There were selections by the
children's orchestra and chorus, Miss Mary
iuun (i-uu tut) ncttpiurai lesson, iviounc jionv
Lodge on Monday presented a large American
Hair to the Orphanngo christian Kndeaxor So
ciety. Tho Odd Fellows' Home had lis annual dona
tion day, reception nnd entertainment on Mon
dav. Friends of the Institution gave tl.V0 In
cash and many useful articles President Slppa
mm nis nnnuai report ana review ea mo iiib
tory ot the Institution, which was the first
fraternal homo opened In America, Among tho
other speakers were tho Rev. J, M. S. Elsen
berg, of 'trinity lletormod Church; tho llov
I. 0. Hoffman, of the Lutheran Church or the
Xallxlty. and Past Grand Master Fred Henyen,
of Scranton. Prof. C. O. Althoune, of tho
Central High School, gave an Illustrated lec
turo In the evening on Washington.
The nnnuai spring rally of the junior socie
ties will be held on Saturday afternoon next
nt 2.10 o'clock In tho auditorium or Odd Fel
lows' Orphanage, Osonti and Chelten avenues.
The Orphanage- Junior Christian Kndcuxnr Si
doty, under direction of Mra. I A Enoch
(matron) and "iilitor George" (Instructor), will
hae Hole charge of tho proMiaiti. aim x,.li
entertain with on elaborate Junior christian
Endeavor exercise, entitled "The Tcmporanco
nags, onie special rcaiures win do music
by the I. O. O. F. Junior C. E. Orchestra, an
Illustrated object talk by "Mister George," etc.
Improved Order of Red Men
Many ot the tribes outeido of tho hunting
grounds of the city havo followed tho advice
of the great sachem In his last speaking leaf
and are arranging for the ad
mission of large classes of
palefaces on the last council
sleep of thla moon. Prom re
ports received from different
eillons of the Stato n guln
almost sufficient to overcome
tho losses of the first six
moons of tho fiscal year will
bo renllzod.
A district meeting waa held
In the council chamber of Wyaluslng Tribe,
Palls of Schuylkill, on the sleep of the 18th
sun. The tribes in that section were well
represented and had a 11 a and effective
meeting.
Tho deputy great sachems are making ar
rangements In their various districts for tho
raising ot the chiefs, which takes place the
first week of April By many of tho tribes
public raisings will b held, to which the pale
lace friends will be invited, thus affording them
an opportunity of witnessing this Interesting
ceremony and lotmlng somo of tho lessons thnt
aro given to tho chieftains
The great chiefs of tho Great Council of tho
United States will conveno In New York city
on the sleep of the 2Tth sun for tho purposo
of considering some problems that will af
fect that body. Great Chief of Records Broolta,
of Chicago, on his way to New Vork will stop
oft to spend Friday afternoon and evening with
his old friends hero. ..,.,., ...
Maumec Trlbo has reorganized their minstrel
Z3g;
TEMPTING
A TALE OF LOVE, MYSTERY AND INTRIGUE
Impertinent question," his neighbor re
marked. "I suppose you can ask It," Tavernake
rejoined. "I am not obliged to answer,
am I?"
The man smiled.
"Come," he said, "that's honest, nt any
rate. Aro you In a hurry for a fexv
minutes?"
"I am in no particular hurry," Taver
nake answered. "What do you xvnnt?"
"A few nights ago," the stranger con
tinued, lowering his voice a little, "I met
you with a young lady whose appearance,
for some reason which wo needn't go Into,
Interested me. Tonight I happened to
overhear you Inquiring, only a fexv
minutes ago, for the sister of the samo
young lady."
"What you heard doesn't concern me
In tho least," Tavernake retorted. "I
should say that you had no business to
listen."
His companion smiled.
"Well." he declared, "I havo always
heard a good deal about British frank
ness, and it seenu to me that I'm getting
some. Anyway, I'll tell you xvhere I come
In. I am Interested In Mrs. Wenham
Gardner. I am Interested, aUo, In her
sister, whom I think you know Miss
Beatrice Franklin, not Miss Tavernake!"
Tavernake made no Immediate reply.
The man waa an American, without n
doubt. Perhaps he knew something of
Beatrice. Perhaps thla was one of the
friends of that former life concerning
which she had told him nothing.
"You are not, by nny chance, proposing,-"
Tavernake said at last, "to discuss
either .of these ladles with me? I do not
know you or what your business may be.
In any case. I am going now."
The other laid his hand on Tavernake'a
shoulder,
"You'll be soaked to the ekln," he pro
tested. "I want you to come Into the
smoking-room here with me for a few
minutes. We will have a drink together
and a little conversation, If you don't
mind."
"But I do mlnu," Tavernake declared,
"I don't know who you are and I don't
want to know you, and I am not going to
talk about Mrs. Gardner, or any other
lad; of my acquaintance, with strangers,
Good-nlght!"
"One moment, please, Mr, Tavernake,"
Tavernake hesitated. There was some
thing curiously compelling In the other's
smooth, distinct voice. "I'd like you to
take this card," he said. "I told you my
name before I expect you've forgotten It
Prltchard Bam Prltchard, Ever heard
fit me before?"
i "Never!"
"Not to have heard of me In the United
States," the other continued, with a grim
smile, "would be a tribute to your re
spectlblllty. Most of the crooks who And
their way over here know of Sam.
Prltchard. I am a detective ana l come
from New York."
Tavernake turned and looked the man
over. There was something; convincing
about his tone and appearance. It did
not occur to him to doubt for a moment
a word of this stranger's story.
"You haven't anything against, her
against either of them?" he asked.
"Nothing directly," the detective an
swered. "All tha same, you have been
calling upon Mrs. Wenham Gardner this
evening, and if you are a friend of hers
I think that you had better come along
with me and have that talk."
"I will come," Tavernake agreed, "but
I come a a listener. Remember that I
have nothing to tell you. So far as you
are concerned, I do not know cither of
those ladles."
Prltchard smiled,
"W1L" he said, "J guess we'll let It
go at that AU jtn same, U ynu don't
mind, we'll talk. Com this way and
wtfll set to the smoking-room through
ih hotel It' under Coyer "
Tity made their way tg the doora of
tte hstsi. As soss it4 thsy tmd entered,
Xavrak sHk(i ggala.
troupo and are now prepared to give entertain
ments nt any ot the tribes. Several palefaces
were adopted last week. This trlbo la now
In tho midst of n campaign to rnlso their
memUrshlp to ,101, and they expect to accom
plish this before the end ot tho great sun.
Sioux Tilbo's wigwam was the centre ot
attraction for tho admirers, of the Dakotah
Association February 18. This youthful auxil
iary In Iledmanshlp Is speedily assuming
prominence In the fraternity and Its earnest
activity display, a spirit that Is certain to
bring great results. The great chiefs honored
the organization by general attendanco. Past
Great Sacl.ems 'Hogore, Farley and Pooro,
Great Senior sagamore Samuel Walker. Great
Chief or Records Thomae 't. Donnalley, Great
Keeper of Wampum Faner. together with a
number of representative chiefs from various
tribes throughout .the reservation, Including
P. 8. Morris, of Passyunki Doctor Ileswlck;
Robert Kerns, of .Wyoming; Arthur Thompson,
of Wapella, llrothcr Clark, ot Ixigan, and tho
' old war horse" of '87. John II. Mowers, en
tertained the assembled host with words of
good cheer and encouragement.
Degree Master George I Stevens reported
the ihenomenal progress being made by the
degree team, and announced that they would
confer Uie warrior's (and chlera degrees at
Mennn's wlgnam, Hroad and Oatharlno
streets, on the sleep of the first sun, worm
moon, and Invited all eligible brothers desiring
odvancemetit to be present. The team will
aloo confer the chiefs degree nt Wyoming's
wlgnnm on tomorrow's sleep. Doctor Farley
will sco thnt tho team Is In possession of
proper paraphernalia and, to mako sure; had
10 fathoms and 60 Inches for that purposo
tucked in his "Jeans" before leaving tho wig
wam. A broad Pteo forward wnn mnrta few lha
association In Its tinarlmoiis decision to In
vito Brother Philip Mlnaselon, tho eminent
sociologist, a member of Sioux Tribe, to de
liver his lecture on "rraternal Societies,"
w-lth special reference to Rcdmnnshlp. Tho
arralr will take placo at Menno's wigwam on
the sleep of the 10th sun, plant moon. Red
men present will receive strength nnd ammunl
1 1 on for work In human uplirt through tho
motherhood that has never been presented
before. No 87 maintained Its reputation nt
the festive board nnd, under tho efficient
management of the Entertnlnment Committee
consisting of Brothers Con. Mlefler, John
D.'rcro'.Jamc" Stono, Harry Itenznian and
Albert Rltzert, tho "Inner man' was well cared
lor Paleface Jnmcs Sothern was cnllghtcnod
into the mveterlcs of tho adoption degree In
the usual vigorous manner for which Sioux Is
famous.
Pacontn. Trlhn nAnnifA Mvornt nnl,rit,na nn
last Friday's sleep, Past Sachem John It.
jirciiuuiKii urgei! tacu memucr to capture a
palefnce before the crd of snow moon. Several
candidates havo been proposed, but with the
term ending In worm moon n large Increase Is
looked for to offset tho number of members
who will drop out of the entire order. Sev
eral lnictlvc members were deeply Impressed
with the rapid progress of the tribe. Pacunta.
Jland, under their gallant leader. Brother J.
Linus, rendered their numbers artistically.
Brother Daniel O'Nell sang several selections.
Past Sachem John Camero gave a lengthy ad
dress on tho "Red Men's Jumleo Association,"
This new body of Red Men promlso somo
large social events for members of the order
during the summer moons. Chairman J. II, 1),
White, ot tin Entertainment Committee, has
arranged a big program for tomorrow's sleep.
The raising tenm Is being drilled rogularly
for the work next month, and those who
promised to tnko part aro urgod to attend
the meetings moro punctually. P S. Orcen
halgh will take chargo ot this work, nnd as
l'acnnta Tribe cxrects to do the work In
public this year, tho members aro requested
to report to him or else their places will bo
tilled. Past S-ichtms Gro-nhalgh, Nicholson,
Camero and Mcllugh attended tho meeting
last week.
Braxcs, chiefs and warriors of 11 tribes In
tho Uorks reservation held a district council
In Reading on February 10, with about AOO
representatives. PnBt Great Sachom Charles
T. Davis announced that the purposo or tho
council was to Interest tho different tribes
men In the work of tho organization. A but
ton representing tho fraternity Is to bo given
for exejy candidate Other grent chiefs who
fiartlclpated In tho exercises were tho follow
ng Great Sachem Charles Pass, Gnat Senior
Sagamore Samuel W. Walker, Past Great
fcnehem Harry Burnett, Past Great Sachem
Charles It Wllllu, rharlcs A. Hauik. Danlol
It. Reed, Hayden McQuardt, John P. Luft,
Calvin Rehrcr, David Etter, Charles S. Wcg-
"You understand that you will only bo
wasting your time If you nre hoping for
nny information from mo?" ho declared.
"I have nothing to tell you."
The detective nodded.
"I am taking my chances," he said.
"You look as though you hail common
sense, at any rate. There aro a few
things you ought to hear."
On their xvay to the har, they had to
cross the further end of tho cafe.
Prltchard directed his companion's atten
tion toxvard a little croxvd of people xvho
were Just taking their seats at a round
table.
"Crooks," he whispered, "every one of
them. Nexv Yorkers, for tho most part.
See your friend, Mr. Tavernake?"
"Elizabeth!" Tavernako muttered.
Prltchard smiled again.
"Mrs. Wenham Gardner," ho continued
"Well, xx o xvon't say nny thing about her
Just yet: Major Post, very xvell known
In tho upper circles as 'Jimmy'; Walter
Crease, tho man xvlth his hnlr parted
down the mlddlo there, and tho pale face.
Ho plays at being a nexx'spnper corres
pondent over here, got a flat on tho
Addphla Terrace, but Heaven knoxvB
what ho really does! And look there's
Chnrllo Faulkes. out of Slng-SIng last
month. What a nerve!"
Tavernake looked at the round table In
blank amazement. His companion's
xvords meant little to him The three men
to xvhom the dotectyte had alluded were
the three mon whom he hnd recently met
In Elizabeth's sitting-room. They were all
most correctly dressed, and, compared
with the other guests In their Immediate
vicinity, possessed an nlr of distinction,
although, us usual, Elizabeth was tho
dominating tlgure.
"What ore you talking about?" Taver
nake demanded. "You surely don't mean
those people who are xvlth Mrs. Gardner?"
Prltchard led him on out of eight up
the stairs and Into the smoking-room.
"My young friend," ho said, "I am an
old stager at this game, and you're Just
a trifle green. That clnss of person
knoxvs how to wear Its clothes. They'd
pass most anywhere, thnt lot would, bet
ter that) you or I, I dare say, for they've
studied all tho tricks. All the eame,
that very distinguished-looking gentle
man with the gray hair came out of Slng
SIng from a doing a five years' sentence,
only last month.
"A five years' sentence for what?"
Tavernake gaBped.
"Robbing a trust company of something
over a million dollars," Prltchard an
swered. "They never gpt the money back,
either."
Tavernake vtosj silent. The thing seemed
to him Impossible. His companion had
ordered drinks and 1't a fresh cigar,
"You see, Mr- Tavornake," the latter
continued, biting the end of his cigar
and chewing It thoughtfully for a mo
ment, "London and New York are, after
all, a long way aart. The people who
come and go In thvse restaurants aro not
likely to know anything of the criminal
tide of our city. As soon as what we call
a tony American crook get out of prison,
he comes aver here. Probably not a soul
recogplzea him, and there are great fields
open always. I am not sure," he con
tinued, "that today the crook doesn't do
better In London than Jn New York
Itself,"
Tavernake moved restlessly In his chair.
"What the devil Is all this talk about
crooks!" he exclaimed impatiently "I
didn't come here to listen to this sort of
thing I am not sure that I believe a
word of what you say."
"Why should you," Prltchard remarked,
"without proof? Look here."
He drew a leather ease from hla pocket
and spread it out. There were a dozen
photographs there of men In prison attire-
The detective pointed to one, and
with a little shiver Tavernake rscognlMd.
the face of the man who had been sitting1
at the right hand of BlUabetb
"You doa't bwb ! say," he faltered,
"that Mrs. OAilJWr '
OF
man, lrvln Hosteller, George Snyder, Elmer
Snyder and others.
The talks hy Great Sachem Pass nnd Great
Senior Sagamoro Walker xvere the beat excr
heard by Redman In Reading. As the result
over .100 members pledged to strike the troll to
tlie wigwam moro regularly, to propose not le.-a
than ono candidate In his tribe, and to glvo
Brother .Walker next year the largest Increase
In membership. Tho ladles of the Degree of
iPocahontas served tho banquet and wore
highly complimented, This monster council
was arranged by tho board of control of Red
Men's Hall, Charles T. Davis, Haden Mo
guar.lt nnd Allen Miller.
. It Is likely that a membership campaign will
bo Inaugurated as a result of the gathering.
Two years ago a similar contest was waged
with tha result that nearly 800 now members
were admitted by the city nnd county tribes.
There are nine tribes of the order In Reading
nnd eight In the county. The membership la
nearly 0000 nnd the locnl tribes own their
own nome.
Tuskawllla Tribe's railing team Is In great
demand this term, having engagements with
two tribes and a third In prospect. Tho team
is under the direction of P. 8. George D.
Craig, assisted hy P, 8. John Henry All
brothers are Inxlfed to the wigwam, JOlh
street and Woodland avenue,
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Tho allied camps of the Sth district last
Sunday paraded from headquarters, 81st street
and Ridge avenue, to Northwest Baptist
Church, SSth street and Lehigh
avenue, and, through Frederick
J, Shoyer, presentod the church
with a lag. It was received
hy the pastor, the Rev. W. D.
cope.
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Sedgely avonuo and 8th
street, received a flag from
Pjunn RIOT. It xvns tircsenteil
toy Harry A. Stono and accopted by Charles II.
Fry. The pastor, tho Rex'. Charles W. Heath
cote, dclKerod a patriotic, address.
A silk flag xvas presented to Taylor Memorial
Methodist Protestant Church, Hunting Park
nxenue and 7th street, by Camp K10.
At First Baptist Church, Wlsslnomlng, Past
Prisldent Samuel i" Wells presented a flag on
Denair ot uamp liiu.
Camp 01." was donor of a flag to Norwood
Memoaist episcopal unuren.
Camp 03 attended a patriotic serxlca In Wes
ley Methodist Episcopal Church, hepvlva nnd
Huntingdon streets, nnd presented n flag to
tho church
At Darby Prosbytcrlan Church, 1th and Main
streets, camp ,'IH gave a flag.
Camp asttJ visited the West Tork M. E.
Church and wero Joined by the ladles of Camp
'IK, which Is connected bv blood ties with
Camp H20. The Rev. II. W. Hand spoke on
tho relationship of tho fraternal organization
to tho church. This camp Is forming a de
gree tenm from tho young members and hope
to get In working shapo soon.
Camp 3(11 attended divines sorvlco at the
Olnev Lutheran Church on Sunday. There
aro four applications for liquor licenses In the
xlclnlty, and Camp 3(51 went on rocord
against granting them. Tho Entertainment
Commlttco, J. F. Miller, chairman, fumlshod
a Lincoln anniversary February 12 and a
cake-guessing contest February 20. As no
ono guessed what tho cake contained, It was
put up to the highest bidder. Brother William
Nceley. Thoro will be nn "old song" night
soon. On Sunday ex-enlng next a big delega
tion will go over to Tacony Mothodlst Episco
pal Church, Longshoro and Hcgerman streets,
on Invitation of Camp HSU, to participate In a
Hag presentation to the church.
Tho Phlladolphln-Bucks district annual ban
quet will be held on Saturday at Camp 330,
Cornwclls, There will be a record attendance,
a flrst-clnss entertainment and an nliaround
good time.
blfty-four camps, having moro than 10,000
members nnd assets of nearly ,VK),000, xvero
represented by about 150 delegates at tho an
nual Berks county convention, held at Mohn
ton, near Reading, on Monday. Tho conven
tion xvas called to order by Retiring Presi
dent Orson N. Rltzman, of Reading, A num
ber ot recommendations contained In tho an
nual nddress of President Rltzman were cm
bodied In the resolutions xxhleh were adopted.
Thrv encouraged the nrcsontatlon of flam tn
churches, urging that each camp present at I
least ono nag aunng tno coming sear, nnd
The detective' folded up his case and re
placed it In his pocket.
"No," ho said, "xve haven't any photo
graphs of your lady friend there, nor of
her sister. And yet, It may not be so
far off."
"If you are trying to fasten anything
upon those Indies, " Tavernako began,
threateningly. '
The detective laughed and patted him
on the shoulder.
'It Isn't my business to try nnd fasten
things upon nny one," ho interrupted.
"At the snmo time, you seem to be a
friend of Mrs. Wenham Gardner, and It Is
Just as well that some ono should warn
her."
"Warn her of what?" Tavernake asked.
Tho detective looked at his cigar medi
tatively. "Make her understand that there Is
trouble ahead," he replied.
Tavernako sipped his whiskey and soda
and lit a cigarette. Then he turned In his
chair nnd looked thoughtfully at his com
panion. Prltchard waa a strlklng-looklns
man, with hard, clean-cut features a man
of determination.
"Sir. Prltchard, I nm a clerk In an
estate olllco. My pocplo wero work-people
and I nm trying to better myself In tho
xx'orld. I haven't lenrned how to beat
about a subject, but I have learned a little
of the xvorld, and I knoxv that people
such as you are not In the habit ot
doing things without a reason. Why tho
devil have you brought me In hero to talk
about Mrs. Gardner and her sister? If
you've anything to say, why don't you
go to Mrs., Gardner herself and say It?
Why do you come and talk to strangers
about their affairs? I am hero listening
tn you. but I tell you straight I don't
like It."
Prltchard nodded.
"Say, I am not sure that I don't like
that sort of talk," he declared. "I knoxv
all nbout you, young man, You're In
Dowllng & Spence's office and you've got
to quit. You've got nn estate you xx-ant
financing. Miss Beatrice Franklin xvaa
living under your roof ao your sister, I
understand until yesterday, and Mrs.
Gardner, for some reason of her own,
seems to be doing her best to add you
to the list of her admirers, I am not
sure what it all means, but I could make
a pretty good guess. Here'B my point,
though. You're right. I didn't bring you
here for your health. I brought you here
because you can do me a service and
yourself one at the same time, and you'll
be doing no one any harm, nobody you
care about, anyway, I have no grudge
against Miss Beatrice. I'd Just as soon
she kept out of the trouble that's com
Iwr." "What Is this service?"- Tavernake
azked.
Prltchard for the moment evaded the
point.
"I dare say you can understand, Mr.
Tavernake' he said, "that In my pro
fession one has to sometimes go a long
way round to get a man or a woman Just
where you want them. Now we merely
glanced at that table as we came In, and
I can tell you this for gospel truth
there Jsn't one of that crowd that I
couldn'ti I Med, haul back to New
York on soma charge or another. You
wonder why I don't do t. I'll tell you.
it's because I am waiting waiting until
I cat) bring home something more serious,
something that will keep them out of the
way for Just as long as possible. Do
you follow me, Mr. Tavernake?"
"I suppose I do." Tavernake answered,
doubtfully- "Yon are only talking of the
mea, of courser
Prltchard smiled.
"My young friend." he agreed. "I aro
only talking of the men. At the same,
time, I guess I'm not betraying any con
fidence, or telling you anything that Mrs.
Wenham Gardner dosn't know herself,
when I e.y that she's doing her best to
qualify Xor a jvtnllar position."
Yo nm i jfcat ba is fWJUf upUktn7
aginjt the r 'SmmA JeWmel,
called Upon the Congreismcn-cieci to vote for
the pnssago ot nn Immigration bill similar to
the Burnett bill vetoed by .President Wilson.
The resolution! also offered the services of
the various camps to the O, A. It- to assumo
tho carrying out of the anual custom of deco
rating the graves of the soldier dead, the vet
erans having sent a communication that their
ranks aro diminishing and thnt eomo one else
will have to tako up tho work. Tho P..O. 8.
of A. will co-operate with the Bona of Vet
erans. The following officers , wero elected!
Nathaniel Orlng. Reading, president! William
K. Young Illidsboro. secretary and treas
urer! L. o. Haas, Reading, master of forma.
Foresters of America
Court Fairmount was honored last week by
tho visit of Doctor Daly, of Court Schuylkill,
candidate for grand treasurer, accompanied by
Brothers Mills and Thorpo, of
tho same court, ah maae an
earnest appeal for the elec
tion ot Doctor Daly at the
annual convention. The mem
bers ot 'he team struggling
for first honors In procuring
hew members are still hard
nt It and candidates are still
pourlrg In.
Tho committee having
, cnargo or tne pinociue tour
nament will meet tho delegntca of the other
courts Intending to participate thla evening at
Court Hamilton Dlsston xxhen It Is expected
the final arrangements will be completed. Court
Schuylkill has challenged the winner of thla
three-cornered contest. Brothers Ross nnd
Kennedy, who aro looking after Court Fair
mount's Interests, are besieged by members
xxlshlng to enter.
Brothers O'Toole and Mas-eo. tho deleratea tn
tho Combined Excursion Committee, aro work
ing hard and expect to carry a largo number of
Court Falrmount's memhors to Reading on
June 20 Lively times and largo meetings will
bo the order In this court from now until tho
latter part of March, when tho election for
delegates takes place.
Court American Eagle, meeting nt 24th nnd
Onkford streets under Chief Ranger Stephen J,
Pougherty. had as an entertalnmont February
18, the champion pinochle tenm from Court
Robin Hood, compo-ed of Brothers Meyers,
Connors, Corbett and Thompson Court Amos- i
lean Kaulo beat Rohln Hood three Hnut nnf
of four nnd ro claims the championship of the
Foresters, and they xvould Ilka to hear from
other court pinochle teams. Court American
Eaglo has aleo beaten Court Pontlac, Address
'ommunlcntlons to Brother David Klsslck, 1023
South 24th street.
Court North East was delighted to have
Past Grand Chief Ranger Charles P. Bradley
nt the Inst meeting. He gave a X'ery Impressive
address on the subject of dues, State Master
Wood Chopper Thomas O'Connors addressed
the court members anil urged tho courts to
organlro a cabin of choppers to promote the
soclnllblltty of the order. There xvas also a
delegation from Court Tamanend to Issue a
challenge to Court North East to a pinochle
and quoit tournament. As Court North East
xvlll accept there xvlll le some Important
tournaments between these courts. Tho
monthly chopper meeting followed nnd four
candidates wero Initiated. Refreshments xxere
served. Court North East Is noxv running a
continuous benefit In the moving picture thea
tre, Aramlngo nx-enue nboxe Huntingdon street,
and nsk all members of the order to patronize
tho court's benefit. Tickets can be secured
from tho secretary, John Creedon, 2121 East
Hazzard street. A baseball team Is being or
ganized nnd other courts are urged to get In
lino for n league.
Court Cross Keys' Washington celebration
was greatly enhanced hy the stirring addresses
of Brothers White and Poxxers, of Court Hav
erford. Brothers Whitford and Kelly, of Court
Delaware and the following court members:
Brothers, Lortng, Goldthwalt, William White
and Keller. Enthusiastic applause xxas ac
corded tho speakers hy tho large assemblage.
Brother William II. White, captain of the de
gree team, made an urgent appeal to the team's
members to use their utmost endeavors to per
form the Initiatory degree at the next meeting,
thereby helping the court to maintain its ropu
tntlnn of being the banner court ot West
Philadelphia
Court Schuylkill Initiated 5 new members.
John Flck, Anthony Belzer, James Clifford,
John O'Donnell nnd Francis J. Oxvens. Flx'e
Indlgantly. "I don't believe It for a
moment. If she in associating with these
people, It's because she doesn't know who
they are."
Tritchard flicked tho ash from his
cigar.
"Well," he Bald, "every man hnB a right
to his own opinions, and for my part I
Ilkq to hear any ono stick up for his
friends. It mnkes no odds to me. Hoxv
cver, here are a few facts I am going
to bring before you. Four months ago,
ono of tho turns at a vaudeville show
down Broadxvay consisted of a perform
ance by a Professor Franklin and his two
daughters, Elizabeth and Beatrice. The
professor hypnotized, told fortunes, felt
heads, nnd the usual rigmarole. Beatrice
sang, Ellznbeth danced. People came to
seo the show, not because It was any
good, but bicauBo tho girls, even in New
York, xvero beautiful."
"A music-hall In New York!" Taver
nako muttered.
The detective nodded.
"Among the young bloods of the city,"
he continued, "were txvo brothers, as
much alike as twins, although they aren't
txvlns, xvhoso names were Wenham nnd
Jerry Gardner. There's nothing In fast
mo which tnose young mon haven't tried.
Betxveen them, I should say they rep
resented everything thnt was known of
debauchery nnd dissipation. The eldeat
enn't bo moro than 27 today, but If you
were to see them In the morning, either
of them, before they hnd been massagod
and galvanized Into life, you'd think they
xvero little old men, xvlth Just strength
enough left to crawl about. Well, to
cut a long story snort, both of them fell
In lovo with Elizabeth."
"Brutes!" Tavernnke Interjected.
"I guess they found Miss Elizabeth a
pretty tough nut to crack," the detective
went on. "Anyhow, you knoxv what her
price was from her name, which Is hers
right enough, Wenham, who xvas a year
younger than his brother, was the flrst to
bid It. Three months ngo, Mr. and Mra.
Wenham Gardner. Miss Beatrice, and the
devoted father left Nexv York In the
Lusltar.la and came to London."
"Where Is this Wenham Gardner,
then?" Tavernake demanded.
Prltchard took his cigar case from his
pocket and selected another cigar,
"l!?'', thwat'? wllere yu Btrlk the nail
right on the head." he remarked ,
Is thla Wenham Gardner? I don't mind
telling you, Mr. Tavernake. that to dis
cover his whereabouts Is exactly what
I am over on this side for. I have a com
mission from the family to find out, and
a blank check to do It with,"
"Do you mean that he has disappeared,
then?" asked Tavernake.
0ff ',h,V.faceor the rth- lf." Frltch.
ard repllod. "Something like two months
uu, hip young married couple, with Miss
Beatrice, started for a holiday tour
somewhere down In the west of England.
A few days after they started, Miss Bea
trice comes back to London alone. She
goes to a boarding house, is practically
penniless, but she has shaken her sister
has, l believe, never spoken wth her
since. A little later, Elizabeth alone
turns up in London. She has plenty of
money, more money than she has ever
had the control of before In her life, but
po husband."
"So far, I don't see anything reraa.rk
aoe about that," Tavernake interposed.
"That may or may nqt be." Prltchard
answered drily. "This creature, Wenham
Gardner I hate to call him a man was
her abject slave up till the time they
reached London, at any rate. He would
never have quit of his own accord. He
stopped quite suddenly communicating
with all his friends. None of their cables,
even, were answered."
"Why don't you go and ask Mrs. Gard
ner where he is?" Tavernake demanded
bluntly.
"I have already," Prltehard declared,
"taken that liberty With tears In her
(,ye, she assured me that after some
slight quarrel, in which the admits that
she was the one to blame, her husband
walked out of the houne where they were 4
-. 1 A -W - . . ri ' . I
uurn7, w sue uas h cm jbjui since.
w wm juk reaay with i te jim-
new propositions were also presented. The
Campaign Committee to aid In electing Dr.
Waller J. Daly as grand treasurer give,. J
very encouraging report. All members or tne
order are Invited every Tuesday evening
Post, No, 18, O. A R Hall, 20th and Carlton
"court Northern Liberties hefd smoker last
Monday evening,, whloh was Immensely en
Joyed. Brother John J. Farrell Is actfio In
arranging these affairs for the court, and all
the expense of those smokors are -.borne i ny
the members of the Entertainment Committee-.
This court la In the best condition for a 'on
time, nnd everything promises to bring tho
most succcssiul year of Its career. . J.
Green Is financial secretary, and resided at
2310 East Sargent street. ,
Court Olive Branch's reports show the court
to be In belter condition than v'f.b'JS'Jt
Brother George Kelly, Is one of the. most
active members of this court, and much of
...- .. - j... , kl. ..e-n-ta Tha ellrt
meets at Sepvlva and Norrle streets every
Thursday evening. Robert Welsh li financial
'cou'rMOIrardvllle, located at Olrardvllle, held
a mock trial and smoker February 20. Past
supreme Chief nanger Mace, supreme Trus
tee Donahue, Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger
Pilot. Grand Chief Ranger Seymour, Dr.
William D. Baon, Slate Senator It. V. Far
ley, John J. Farrell, Jr.. and Thomas D.
Donnelly, supremo secretary, ot Jersey City,
mado a special trip to the meeting J1"1' ?:
ceived a royal wolcome. The official speeches
were made on tho good of the order.
Court Sylvan. No. 08. at rottsttmn, cele
brated Its 28th annlveraary on iebruarv iu
with an entertainment and. banouot. ana tne
mb.re. laqj? -" 'HY J'A. W .,,SrIiC.,lr10rS.t
Tilled. Tho results of two event wore highly
n AFM nlimH.M -A BtlinV inn KUUU lllllll-n ,'".'
credltablo to tho commltteo in. cnargo. vum-
idltabli
posed of M. L. Soosholtz, cnaiman: x,i invr
Mlsslmer. William Ash. , haymond Mlsslmor.
Ray Hartranft, Ixiwls I. Kejne and JUchanl N
Seasholts. Financial Secretory Clymer Mini.
mcr road nn historical sketch of the court ana
gavo many interesting facts In connection w tn
Its progress, stating that It was Instituted with
41 cnaner mwnncu ui oi """'".LLK."'"nnrt
the roll!, nnd now has 17l members nnu
$4787; 21 tn the treasury, after expending
$15 874.70 for sick nnd iuncrnl benefits and
binevoicnt purposes during Its SJyijirsof o-l-itcnce.
Among thoso taking part In i tno ex
ercises were Past Supremo Itanger Ham-
Mace. Grand Chief Ranger Michael J. Sev
nou; Grand Treasurer William D, "aeon.
I) Gra:id Secretary Robert Comber. Dcputv
Grand Chief Rangefa William II. Gilbert and
Earle I. Smalc. John I).. Evans. Esq., D. 8.
Marouetto. S, B. Moser. George W noshon.
D. H llerto ot. Harry T. Delllcker Hilary
Mlsslmer. II. Y Nolman. M. D.. D. W. Hlmes
and Joseph Fout.
Order of Independent Americans
Tied, Wblte and Bluo Council heard Brother
Peter Kite say some Interesting things at last
meeting. The sage of the council. Brother
nieCllHK "" i- xi.lll.Aln, rrtlAhrnlAd
his birthday anniversary by
a eurprlsa to his felloxv mem
bers In the nature of refresh
ments. Brother Wllhelm Is a
fnltlitul xvorker for tho coun
cil, The guard of thla council
has been organized, xvlth
Brother Jacob B. Wlstcr aB
captain, who said It was his
desire to bring the guard up
to a high state of efficiency,
ana rcgisterca names oi many
members anxious to Join. This council Is llx'o
and gives visitors a cordial welcome. Tho
offl.'ers are: John Knight, councilor; George
Greenxxood, vice councilor! William Davis, re
cording secretary; Albert MacNutt, financial
secretary; George C. Mangan, treasurer; Ben
jamin Dunkam, George J. Clime nnd Clarence
Halm, trustees; Hannan Everhart, assistant
recording secretary: Gcorgo Wllhelm, warden.
Clifton Heights Council paid a visit to Edwin
A. Shubert Council February 18 nnd performed
tho Initiatory work In n highly efficient man
ner. Tho degree team nnd guard, under Cap
tain Shcpley. were xvarmly commended. Tho
councilor of the team was H. H. Emery. A
Dutch supper xx-aa served to about CO mem
bers. harton Council's game of darts with the
Guurds last xveck resulted In tho score of :t
to 28 for the council Among tho speakers on
the night of March 3 at the Stato flag presen
tation, besides the State Council offlccrs, xvlll
be- PoBt State Councilor Harry Walters; Will
iam T. Ramsey, or Chester; E. Krouger, E
Wilson and John D. Sauers
bouthwork Council gavo a Washington tea
tlculars, and even Implored me to help
find him."
"I cannot Imagine," Tavernako said,
"xvhy any one should disbelieve her."
Tho detective smiled.
"There are a few little outsldo circum
stances," ho remarked, looking at tho
nsh of his cigar. "In the first place, how
do you suppose that this young Wenham
Gardner spent tho last week of his stay
In Nexv York?"
"How should I knoxv?" Tavernake re
plied. Impatiently.
"By realizing every cent of his property
on which ho could lay his hands," tho
detective continued. "It Isn't at any tlmo
an easy business, and the Gardner In
terest Is spread out In many directions,
but ho must have sailed xvlth something
llko forty thousand pounds In hnrd cash.
A suspicious person might presume that
that SiO.OOO has found Its xvay to tho
stronger of the combination."
"Anything else?" Tavernako asked.
"I xvon't worry you much more," tho
detective ansxvered. "There nro a fexv
other circumstances which seem to need
explanation, but they can wait. There Is
one serious one, however, and that is
wnere you come In."
"Indeed!" Tavernake remarked. "I was
hoping you would come to that soon."
"The two sisters, Beatrice nnd Eliza
beth, have been together ever since xvo
can learn anything of their history. Those
people xvho don't understand the disap
pearance of Wenham Gardner xvould like
to know why they quarreled and parted,
why Beatrice is keeping axvay from her
sister In this Btrange manner. I per
sonally, too, should like to knoxv from
MIbs Beatrlco when Bhe last saw Wen
ham Gardner alive."
"You want me to nsk Mlas Beatrice
these things?!' Tavernnko demanded.
"It might come better from you,"
Prltchard admitted. "I have written her
to the theatre, but naturally she has not
replied."
Tavernake looked curiously at his com
panion. "Do you really suppose," he asked,
"that, even granted there were any un
usual circumstances In connection with
thnt quarrel do you seriously suppose
that Beatrice xvould give her Bister
away?"
The detective sighed.
"No doubt, Mr. Tavernake," he said,
"these young ladles aro friends of yours,
and perhaps for that reason you aro a
little prejudiced in their favor, Their
whole brlnglng-up and associations, how
ever, have certainly not been of a strict
order. I cannot help thinking that per
suasion might be brought to bear upon
Miss Beatrice, that It might be pointed
out to her that a true story Is the safest."
"Well, If you've finished," Tavernake
declared. "I'd like to tell ypu what I
think of your story. I think It's all
rt d silly nonsense! Tills Wenham
Gardner, by vour own saying, was half
mad. There was a quarrel and he's irone
off to Paris or somewhere. An to your
suggestions about Mrs. Gardner, I think
they're Infamous,"
Prltchard waa unmoved by his com
panion's warmth,
"Why, that's all right, Mr. Tavernake,"
he afllrmed. "I can quite understand
your feeling like that Just at first. You
see. I've been among crime and criminals
all my days, and I learn to look for a
certain set of motives when a thing of
this sort happens. You've been brought
up among honest folk, whq go the
straightforward way about life, and nat
urally you look at the same matter from
a different point of view. But you and I
have got to talk this out. I want ypu to
understand that those- very charming
young ladles are not quite the class of
young women you know anything about.
Mind you, I haven't a word to say
against Miss Beatrice. I dare say she's
as straight as they make 'em. But you
must take another whisky and soda, Mr.
Tavernake. Now, I insist upon It. Tim,
come right over here."
Mr. Prltchard seemed to have forgotten
what he was talking about. The room
had been suddenly invaded. The whole
of the little supper party, whose Indi
vidual members he had pointed out to
his companion, came trooping Into the
room. They were all apparently on the
be ot terms with themselves, and they
ait seemed to make a point of absolutely
Ignoring Prltchard' presence. Elizabeth
was the one exception. She was carrying
a tiny Chinese panll under one arm;
with th finger of her other hand she
held a lorJ.-a!isH mounted mwcle to
hw ye, etared directly t tbe two
i
.ms-ft A, HTttj9at .-
berger suctrln ended the cullnarv A v,lHtl
to tne satisfaction of the large SmnMrt"Wa
tnl The troupe hope to lvl KiTR.1"' rrfflj
talnmem next month. th TdJ 11". "P?lbr ti2i
later. " '" " nnUnjtf
Jr. Order United American MtihM
.. i'l".....; ",:U '" .cnargo th. Hi -fiSM
nine. March 0. t, J? "r
. w"iV be held, on E tfc? i SJ'IIWE
room, Governor ijS'.Nc
and. National connete1
xviiKin are expected t l
iiiu Dvcning, '
Tha ,?.- ...
ES5M?w.0ir!utaTa..
oouncii meetings. ,lw l-,tililr
. Stephen Glrard Council Is worklnr i. .J?
largo clan for Initiation. f vn MJjjir.
for
r Its debating contest to Marco is4?,4'-
qucatlon of erecting a Jr. O. U. A.u"L,l'
Spring City Council will hold a cuM1
,. J',lrc,, 27' tM "uVSB,
Rockdalo Council conducted an i.i.J?--'
Washington nnd Lincoln service at ik""".
of the regular council moetlng last rrtiJ."'
nlng. Refreshments and cigars xtmEHf!
Perm's Park Council Is arranghVg ' R1L,
meeting In March as a part of a Tii i M
Bhlp campaign. n a t"i "
Toughkcnamon Council Is arrantln. Urt
orense Its funeral benents b?fiSL!S
class "B" of tho National I&ntrU&Ll!
Department about April 1. -ua,nu foam
Fraternal Patriotic American"
More than 2000 mmi,,.. , .. .
laat Mondav evening witnessed a g-il?S
Inl'l-.lnn of candidate, from ttZSfigf
win ui i-niiaaeipnia. und-- .C
supervls on of Stats ViSfW
cllor William IT Rifi,?""1
Tho Tcmolo was "iowSfSft
gags and, colors of Uw uS?
Stato and cltv, and tho &
tlon ceremony was th. &
oxcmpllflatlon of tho xVcrt S
xvero:" Elm,"" C","..?WU
councl or: Robert C. DenclahockV lunlw J?3f
councilor: Victor C. Peters, vlco couneB.lf,V
gustus H Gocbel, warden! Albert Kami.
ductor: V. C. Haumgard. Inside enlln,!V2"
lore O. Schwartz, outs do sentinel- filnS
Brother Samuel A. Harkcr. chanlaln; HirrrHt'
Ann. financial secretary: Robert M lffi7J.'
cording secretary. Richard II. Crockfort V,'.
ganlat: Thomas G. Wlldo. caotaln IISS.'S
Diligent Council. No. 4. The addrtES Tl.?.
aa follows: "Washington's PrtncSlsJ'' ill
Rev. Samuel A. Hnrker. grand " chaflth'S
New Jersey: "Our State Cocll," a'uV
Coy, stato councilor: "Our Board of OfiwS"
Erxvln L Getter, junior past stat, eomtnor--pur
Future." William H. ShenemanT jut;
vlco councilor- "Our Good Care of ths cr
P.55ns' A A.14,.L'1"1.,? 5"nt0 eountll trsuorfr:
"Our Gi cat Work." Oeorge 8. FordTstste
council eecretary. The Invited guests xtSi
II. P. F. Von Mlnden. State councilor of nJw i
Jersey: councils ot Camden and vicinity tth '
I'.CKiment unnormea ItanK Of New Jerter
councils of Middle and Western Districts of
Pennsylvania, Congratulatlona and comnJnas.
tlons xvcro extonded on nil sides, and thosa
taking cart felt satisfied that the event would
be a lasting testimonial to this great American
fraternity
A new contest In tho campaign for members
In Luval Council xvns Introduced br Dr II
Hunter Lott, tho physlcnl examiner. A xritch"
a turkcv and a box of clgnrs are the crlies
offered to tho Individuals xvho get tha reculred
number of nexv members bv December 23 nut
This has caused a largo demand for cronosl
tlon cards. William White, the flrst r.rldnt
and organizer of tho "Old Guards." hit been
nrmlnated again for that post, there being no
opposition. Ho xvlll soon start on hu tenth
year of activity in that direction, fhei other
nominee wero: William J. Bubcck. vie, d-mI-dnt:
William J. Guckes secretary: Robert
W Grlssom. treasurer. The Old Guards have
Just rcnrganlkcd xvlth some 30 members on th,
roll and n fair financial standing. All Indica
tions point to a successful future.
men. Presently she came languidly across
tho room to them.
"Dear mc," she said, "I had no idea
that oven your wide circle of acquaint
ances, Mr. Prltchard, Included mjr friend,
Mr. Tavernake." ,
Tho txvo men rose to their feet'Tavsr
nake felt confused and angry. It was
ns though he had been claylnir the traitor
in listening, even for a moment, to these f
stories.
"Mr. Prltchard Introduced himself to
me only a few mlnutea ago," he'declared.
"He brought mo In here and I have been
listening to a lot of rubbish from him
of which I don't believe a single word."
She flashed a wonderful smile upon
him.
"Mr. Prltchard is so very censorious,"
she murmured. "Ho takes such a very
low view ot human nature. Alter ali,
though, I suppose wo must not Mini
him. I think that as men and women
wo do not exist to him. We are'elmply
the pegs by means of which he can climb
a little higher In tho esteem ot his em
ployers." Prltchard took up hla soft hat and
stick.
"Mrs. Gardner," ho said, "I will con
fess that I have been wasting my time
with this young man. You are a, trills
severe upon me. You may And, and b
fore long, that I am your best friend."
She laughed delightfully.
"Dear Mr. Prltchard," Bhe exclaimed,
"It Is a strange thought, that I If only I
dared hopo that some day It might com
true I"
"Moro Unlikely things, madam, i
happening overy hour," the detective re
marked, "Tho world our little corner, of
it, at any rate is full of anomalies. There
might even come a time to any one of us
three xvhen liberty was more dangerous
tnan the prlBon cell Itself."
He nodded carelessly to Tavernake, and
with a bow to Elizabeth turned and left
tho room. Elizabeth remained as though
turned to stone, looking after hlra as h
descended the stairs.
"The man la a fool!" Tavernake cried.
roughly.
Elizabeth shook her head and sighed.
"He is something far more ineffective.
Bhe said. "Hu Is Just a little too clever.
Elizabeth did not at once rejoin 'her
friends. Instead, she sank on to the low
settee close to xvhere Bhe had been stand
ing, and droxv Tavernake down to her
side. Bhe waved her hand across at w
others, who were calling for her. , -
"In a moment, dear people," she !.
Then she leaned back among the Min
ions, and laughed at her companion, .,
"Tell me, Mr, Tavernnke," she awed,
"don't you feel that you have steppe
into a sort of modern Arabian Nlg-hU?
"Why?" j;
"Oh, T know Mr. Prltchard's weakn?
she continued. "He loves to throw's
glamor around everything he y 9
does. Becnuso he honors nje by Jnteff
estlng himself In my concerns, he M
probably told you all sorts of wonderm
things about me and my friends. A ve
ingenious romancer, Mr. Prltchard, VvU
know. Confess, now. didn't he teU.Mi
some stories about us?" Jr1 I
She might have spared nerseiija
trouble ot beating about the bush. ThtjJ
was no hesitation about Taveroase-aB
"He said that your friends were WL
nn nt lh.ni criminals." Tavernak4l$2
clared, "and he admitted that Pv'iXHJ,
working hard at the present uorosffi
discover that you were one, too.
Kh Inuohail anftlv hut heartily.
"I wonder what was his object,"
remarked, "in taking you into n
fldence?"
"He happened to know." Tavernak
plained, "that I was intimate v.n
sister. He wanted ma to ask Beatrj
certain question." ,
Elizabeth laughed no more. She l
steadfastly into his eyes,
"And that nuestlon?"
'ir wentA m tn flair R&trlC&
she left you and hid herself In Londi
She tried to smile, but not very j
cessrully.
"Accordlno- to hla story." TaV'
continued, "von and Beatrice and
husband were away together sow
In h. .niintw KnmAthinff naPP'
there, something which rejulted Uy
disappearance of your nusuauu- v
txxtna back alono and has not P
vr..t iinpfl Rami aftarward. VOxS,
came, bask alone, Mr Oarthw
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