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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-28
CHAPTER XVIII.
SHIFTING SEXES.

Six feet blnes tn the level of the fiat
top Of the fortress, on tie eastern side
facing the sea, extended paved stone
wall, 90 feet broad. On tie outer edge'
of this rose a massive parapet deeply
embrasured and mounted with frown-
ing cannon that pointed their gaping
rluzzles day and night on the shipping
In the harbor. Seven grated windows
directly beneath the roof faced this
paved wall and the middle grating adj
mitted feeble supply OF Light to the
cell weherein Taul Platoff was confined.
Five minutes before the alarm occur
rcd that reused Maurice from his sleep
two sentries were patrolling before the
row of windows, now back to back as
they neared the angles of the fortress,
now face to face as they approached
and met before the middle window.
Three lanterns, placed at regular inter-
walls, threw a bright light on the scene,
and, shining out on the sea, mingled
with the wavy reflections from the
shipping.
Have you a light, Ivan?" said one
sentry to the other as they met before
Platoff's window.
lCSs was thC iCpiy' nav 80 ny
pipe. Hurry and finish your smoke,
though, for the night officer will soon
be here"
They halted moment to exchange
fire. and as they moved off against nei-
Their heard a sharp crack that came
from a point close at hand.
The distance between them gradually
widened, and they were close to the
angles of the fortress when suddenly
the grating drorned from the middle
window with mendOus crash, and
they wheeled roSrd in time to see
dark figure So nj bly, to the ground
and dash tvwa. I'll parapet.
Crack! { aci. Ia Z the two rifles
simultaneou ly TIC sentries rushed
forward, Int ii d.fl; figure gained
the top of theI -apCt unchecked and
leaped wildly into tie darkness. A
heavy splash tcld lat he had reached
the sea, 90 feet below.
The alarm gun standing ready primed
and loaded WAS touched off instantly.
and as the lo-a boom reused the in
mates of the fer SIS and drew an eager
crowd Of oliccre md soldiers to the spot
the figure Of tIe escaped prisoner was
seen for an Infant striking boldly out
into the hartor,
A score c. rifles belched out flame
and lead-Ti a what effect none could
tell-Gnd few moments later four
boats maEl,l with armed soldiers were
gliding to and fro over the harbor
From midnight until morning they
hunted Paul Platoff in vain. and when
Continued Next Sunday.
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inc mans NCUu.
One thing in our favor is the wild ma
ture of the country. Desolate and unin-
habited hills slope clear down to the
town and almost to the edge of the
bay"
The fugitives devoured the only food
they had-a couple of cold fish cooked
at fire the night beforehand then
stretched themselves on the ground in
the thickest part of the forest What
little sleep they got was broken, and at
midnight a cold, steady rain began to
fall that put summary end to all fur
ther rest 1t dropped through the foil
age and crept in little rivulets along the
ground.
The remainder of the night was pass
ed sitting up.
At last morning dawned, cold, wet
and cherries, and PlatOff, with few
words Of encouragement, led his COM
panions off in single file.
Realizing the increased dangers that
now surrounded them, he observed ey-
cry possible preCaution, seeking out the
deepest part of the forest and keeping
in the shelter of trees and stones. 1t
rained steadily all the morning, and
with wet clothes and empty stomachs
the fugitives felt miserable indeed. At
noon, as they were ascending a steep,
wooded ridge, the sky frightened yisi-
bly,, and Platoff, who had reached the
summit at that moment in advance Of
the rest, shouted with joy and waved
his hands in the air. His companions,
with fast beating hearts, hurried TO the
spot.
Maurice was ahead, and as be gained
the crest and stood beside PlatOtf he
saw spread before his eyes the scene
that he had so often dreamed ola
scene that he could never, never forget.
Six or seven miles to the eastward lay
the Pacific, a cleaning blue sheet, lii
up by a momentary bar of sunlight thai
had broken through a rift in the clouds
Still farther beyond sea and sky faded
into the dusky, gray horizon. But close,
at hand, along the base of sloping greer
hills. lay the graceful curving Of TIT
bay Of Amur, with here and there
ship riding at anchor, while slightly t.
the south, sight never to be forgotten
lay Vladivostok, its roofs and spire
and the shipping in the harbor bathe
in golden mist.
"a sign from heavenp cried Platoh
"God is with us. He will aid us to es
cape" Ard reverently taking off hi
cap he fell on lis knees
All followed his example, overcom
with gratitude and emotion. In silenC
they looked their I'll at the glorior
view, neither willing nor able to speal
Captain Daroman was apparently ;
deeply impressed as his comrades.
strange light was. in his eyes, fer
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and sudden joy upon his race. F
Thus they kpelt for some moments,
and even as they locked the golden haze
faded away, dark clouds hid the broken
rift, the sea paled and vanished, and a
great hazy stormcloud, massed in bill
lowy folds, came sweeping landward,
hiding in its advance the harbor and
the town and the green foothills.
Come" said Platoff, rising to his
feet "come; it is time to 60"
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from Pills belt, which the traitor had
failed to remove, and hurled himself
with fury on the foremost of the Cos
sacks as they swept impetuously down
the narrow fight of stairs.
The steel flashed in its descent and
sank deep into an outstretched arm,
but before the brave Russian could
withdraw the blade for another stroke a
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
LITTLE PAINT STORE.
FOUR YEARS DEMOCRATIC,
First Full Term of Service by a Postmas- ter of Democratic Faith
 and Works. 70

The first day of July marks the first full four years term of @ democratic postmaster at Birmingham. We have had other democratic postmasters, Samuel Thompson, Dr. Vim, Maurice B.. Throckmorton and w. H. Morris had preceded MT. Copeland in office, but none of them served full term. Death claim ed two one was removed, and MT Morris was removed on a change of administered ton.
 Samuel Thompson and pr. H. J. Winn were appointed by Congressman John NJ. Martin. MT. Throckmorton and MT. Morris by Congressman Bankhead. ", R. Copeland was appointed by Congress- man l.. w. Turpin. It has not yet fall- en to MT Underwood's lot to appoint a postmaster.
 Mr Copeland has served full four years term. Under him the civil service laws have been fairly enforced and not one single removal has been made from the office because of politics. When Mr. Copeland went into office there were five colored carriers; four of them are in the office today, and one of them was re- moved on petition of his creditors.
 Of course, when it has been possible, MT Copeland has appointed democrats to' positions in the office. For, above all things, MT. Copeland has been true and loyal to the party which placed him in office When the Cleveland administra- tion decided to leave the democratic par-i .ty MT. Copeland declined to go out with it and was subjected to petty annoy anceS which followed.
 The revenues of the Birmingham post office have increased despite the fact that there are nine postofIices in the inn mediate vicinity which cut off the sale of stamps, registry fees and stamped en- velopes. Birmingham has never had q, more satisfactory postal service, although, during MT. Copelands administration the force of clerks has been cut down untill there are not men enough in the office toj do the work efficiently and promptly.
 The republicans have usually been willing to give plenty of clerical help and. it is to be hoped that the much needed two additional clerks will soon be ap, pointed MT. Copeland thinks that with. two more men an almost perfect servicel can be given. TT
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01

cause him trouble this time. MT Bultong tells mesheshas been looking into the pos abilities of yeast and an idea struck him, at once original and plausible.
 Mr- B. reasoned that if yeast could in ten hours convert one pound of flour into six quarts why not put this increase into other shape. He then bought six small pigs and last week gave to each pig, just before retiring, one small 2-cent cake of yeast. When he came out in the morn ing there were six full grown hogs in Mir. Bultongss yard. Now thought MT. Bulteng, for the Tennessee Packing com panyL Here he disposed of his six fat hogs for $S apiece, clearing just S6.98 on eaehs rr S41ss6 fou the lot. That was not the end of it, however for the packing eompany, in order to realize on their bar gain at once killed the hogs. Imagine the surprise Of MT. Fillips when on stick ing each hog. nothing but volumes of gas and froth Issued out of the cut; each hog SRrtnlS hack to ths size of a pig. Nr. FilliFs at eiIee cons ulted his lawyer who aoVised hin to take out a warrant for Mir. Butong for ma iDra ctice, and assured him that if Mr. Bultong escaped on that charge, Judge Feagin would certainly convict him of vagrsncy.
 It would be as we'll to state that MT. Bultong has applied for patent on this new -process and 1t would be as well for the North Ala bama farmer to eschew its use. MT. R.-has sent cake to the editor Of the Montgomery Advertiser for his personal use. A. B.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
AUCTION

of 30 registered and grade Jersey Cows. with young calves, at w. M. Golfers Stock Yards, corner 27th St. and 1st Ave, on Saturday, July Sd, II a. nn., rain or shine. Conditions of the sale, one-half cash, palace in thirty and sixty days, with interest. Market Price allowed for fat dry COWS in exchange. La dies invited to attend. No by- bidding. Geo. G. Phillips.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
BLOCTON.
Buck Teasley Arrested On an Indictment Found Three Years Ago and Escapes
 With Two or Three Burglars.

Blocton, June 29.-(Special Correspond
 ce.)-Yesterday Buck Teasley, who
 beat up Ed Reach so badly last week, was arres.ed on an indictment found : threesyears. ago for gambling and last enighs was lodged in our temporary jail with three negroes who were charged < with. burglary. This morning the four
 took French leave about 6 o'clock. The deputies who placed them there are mad, and Eli does, not like to have his house s.torn up.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
DELIGHTFUL AND CHEAP TRIP
TO New York, Boston, Phila delphia, Bal
 q | l.

TO New York, Boston, Philadelphia. Bal
 timore and the East.
 Via Central of Georgia railway to Sa- svannah, thence the elegant steam ITS of the Ocean Steamship company to New York Boston and Philadelphia and Mer- chants and Miners line to Baltimore Excursion tickets. including meals and berth, on ship at very low rates during summer months The sea air a great tonic
 Steamer appointments equal to finest hotels
 s For rates, reserva tions, sailing d,tes, etc., apply to any agent of the comra ny for to
 E SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent. @ JACK W. JOHNSON, Union Ticket
 Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 J. c. HALLE. General Pas senger < Agent. Savannah. Ga
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
ENGLISH INVESTORS

Seeking Substantial and Profitable Prop < critics in Fhis Country.
 The State Herald is in receipt of the following letter written from Brooklyn, New York:
 J. Stevens, of London, England, repre- sentlng English estates seeking to make investments in substantial and profitable properties in this country, is now in New York with offices at 437 New York Pro- duce Exchange. He has engaged suite of offices in the Bowling Green building built with British money. Southern prop erty owners might find 1t to their ad- vantage to correspond with the colonel.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
A NEW PATIENT

On Fattening Raised Up to Fhll'
 Grown Hogs In One Night. To the State Herald.
 MT. Amos Bultong is again on deck. Ever since Mr. B. invented the patent cow catcher his fertile brain has been In secihing state of invention, but 1t may.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
s Music for dancing at East Lake, five nights a week by MOntano's Band. 4-a8-tf

Do you know that the resident of the East Lake Atheneum has contrac ed with the Birmingham Electric Railway company for "The Atheneum Special" to be put on the line at the beginning of the next session of that excellent school for young ladies, and that it is for the ex- elusive use of the pupils and the teacher irizcharge? Send for our beautiful new catalogue. 7-1-1m.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to render it promptly, but one should remember to use even the most perfect remedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Sryup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup company. W
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-01
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June s0.-weather~ sfor Thursdays: A Georgia-Fair; continued high tempera- ture; southwesterly winds.
 Alabama-Fair; continued high temper ature; southwesterly winds.
 Mississippi-Fair; continued high tenn perature; southerly winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-Germany has threatened 10 WIFI
draw from the Cretan negotiations unless lns
coercion of Greece is proceeded WIN, d cai'i ~.
condition prevails in Athens hine Ee ~ s $50
nomnced sir A Biliotti, British Consul in Crete.
- Queen Ranavalona III has been exilea o., pS
the French from Madagascar TO the lsiahu vi ~, ~
union. - Professor Henry "a 1r a. Tvmbridee
Wells England The Government troops IN
Uruguay were defeated by the Insurgents -
General Primo de Rivera VIII , Surr Islands
The University of Cambridge conferred tlIe
degree OF LII. d. upon Ambassador Bayare. ,o,-,,o
I'D to date there have been ~ $40 cases VI pos
In Rombay Presidency and 122O4 deaths -
General Antonio Ezeta is still alive - Quee,
Victoria in passing through France was met neal
Paris by President Faure
DOMESTIC.-President Mckinney is TAXING
his time in the matter of appointments, being
determined to secure the best men aValiaple lol
the places to be filled - Repuphcai mn ~,
OF the Ways and Means Committee est aHn 900 n1o
the new tariff bill will yield about S'o,OU,V'W
add;tional revenue - Mrs. Angelina L. Hail.
of Saratoga, N. Y. has given $2oWo 10 tne
hudson Memorial Church, OF this CITY.
commencement exercises were held at the IN
Alan Training School, Carlisle, Penn. -, "A
number of heavy failures were announced I'll, IN
Western cities. - The first ANNUAL mee, ,.as
~ the Hudson Valley Horticultural society was
Ha,d IN Poughkeepse - Professor Simon
Newcomb, the eminent astronomer anu ~ he
tendent of the Nautical Almanac, is 10 oe
placed on the retired list OF the Navy 'o'u"''
CITY AND sUBURBAN.-A mass-meeting IN IN
favor of the arbitration treaty was heiu IA
Cooper Union; some opposition 10 tne Ie9 Ss,;,
tions was developed by an element lea by cN tn
Justice Wauhope Lynn IN tb me charter hart was
mode nublic - A bill to legalize the oPehhe
of racetracks was introduced In the New- .nno
legislature - Stocks were ouil pul e'ioiie
THE WEATHER.-Forecastf for to-day: IN
c-eas;ne c,oudiness, probably with rain; warmer
The temperature yesterday: hehes'' o. We
grees lowest 40; average. 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
PERSONAL.

The Rev DR.. John D. Kinzer. president OF the
Maryland Methodist Protestant Church. has under
consideration n call TO The presidency Of the West
minister Theological Seminary. OF Maryland.
The friends of Joseph OCcnnor, the Editor
OF THE Buffalo Enquirer" urging his selection
as United States Minister TO the Netherlands
"Mr O'Connor" says Tie Buffalo Express"
(Rep) rs n Democrat but not Of the type which
has been in vogue at Washington OF late years
He supported Mckinley both before and after his
nomination In the press and on the stump IL
the Mckinley Democrats. who deserve so wei or
their country. to he specifically rewarded by
the Administration, and Nj. O'Connor desires ms
reward in this form. then The Express desires
to say that IL knows OF no better man Tor the
position
"The Boston Transcript" says: THE late Mrs.
Robert Urea, Paine had been substantial con-
trbutor to the work of the Childrens Aid Society
since 1866 the year following Its Incorporation.
She must have begun to give when but young
woman OF late years her contributions have
been merged with those of the Robert Treat Paine
Association. and very generous gifts have been
received from that source.
Tho Buffalo News" says: 1--WE wish Colonel
Little Brooches Hay all success In his new job
Of loafng around the throne
Although General Beauregard allowed the use Of
his name to lottery company. be didn't think
much of lotteries, according to writer In 1.-THE
Chicago Times Herald" One day he received a
long letter and dollar from a man living in
Mississippi, who wanted ticket that would be
certain to win He reminded the General that he
had faithfully served the Confederacy four years,
and that at times he had fought under him. He
stated moreover. that when he returned TO his
home after the war he didn't have clothes enough
to wad shotgun. General Reauregard sent his
Confederate friend n ticket. and In the same let
ter nclosed the following letter 81 trust that you
may win the capital prize. One as poor as you
say you are certainly deserves different sort OF
luck from the kind that you say you have been
having. But mark my words: If you stick to
tt,n Lotto faft mi 1v nd "A
you did the Confederacy. when you get through
with 1t you won't have clothes enough to wad a
popgun."
Ithaca, ~ Y, March 11.-President David Starr
Jordan, of Leland Stanford University comes here
to- morrow from Washington. D. c., where he at
tended n session OF the Behring Sea Committee, OF
which he Is member. TO deliver lecture on tho
Alaskan fur seal. before Cornell University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
COMING MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS.

Mayor Strong will May have to MI some =
the most prominent places in the city governmsas
They include city Chamberlain Arson u. nv
Cook salary $4,000 full term Of four years; Coun'
sci to the Corporation Francis NJ Scott. sa'au
1900 term four years; Commissioner OF ru'"~
Works Charles t.. T. Coils. salary 5000 term lou
years: Presiden. OF the Department OF Taxes az
Assessments Edward p. Barker salary. Sc" yer.
of six years; Fire Commissioner James r. Sheme's
salary s. 900, term of six years; Dock Comm'sso"~
John Monks. salary $500 term of six years; So%
missioner Of Jurors William Plimley' sa'dr! 49,,
term OF six years; President Samuel a. NC sils.
and Commissioner Smith Ely, or the Park pcpssss
ment presidents salary $500, term pi nhe i4osrI
also the office OF president OF the Heaith boSsSS
which Charles G.. Wilson has held since May ~
although not reappointed. A.. .,,,o r,o6
Of those In the list would receive new commisS."S
from Mayor Strong doubts were entertainer n
some cases. Ex-Assembly man Samuel O. freneH
strong ca rdidate for Commissioner or Jurors. M
there are a number OF applicants, u Is said tof
place OF Commissioner OF Public Works NJ. NJ ~
frmat zion Of the rumor that the Mayor wou'o
reappont General Coils could be obtained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

Republicans cannot get silver or Democratic
vote to restore any part Of the Mckinley dutles'
even for q time: but there is not the slightest
known warrant for such an assertion On the
contrary, Senators who have not acted WIN Tue
Republican party have distinctly stated INA.
they were ready to vote for the restoration Oh
SUBSTANTIALLY the same duties that were emDod-
led in the act of 1890. Moreover, 1t ought to De
the object of every patriotic man, whether Dem
ocrat or silver man or Republican. to provide
without delay enough revenue for the Govern
ment. and to place the Treasury In position
rot to be dcfrauded of part Of the revenue when
II requires by anticipatory imports. The form OF
provision Is not of the least consequence, pro-
yided It is valid and sufficiently effective NO
question could he raised as to the validity OF
either of the measures suggested. and certainly
an act revlving temporarily all or part of the
duties of previous law would not be without
ample precedent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

the Senate has been referred back to that COM
mttee for Its further consideration. Unlike '"c
Alaska Treaty, this latter Is Of hghiy con'en'
tious nature. 1t deals not with facts, pu' WIFI
theories, policies contingencies, principles l's
fundamental doctrine is undoubtedly correct
But in some of its details it may need amehu-
ment. To dispute not only the right and the
prOprety but the imperative duty OF the senate
to consider 1t carefully with view 10 sue"
amendment Is to challenge the authority OF the
Federal Constitution. 1t has been said by the
advocates Of "jamming It through that any
material amendment Of the treaty would cause
Great Britain to repudiate 1t altogether. mat
such Is not the case Lord Salisbury himseii mas
made clear. Then 1t has been said that such
amendments as have been proposed would de-
stroy the value Of the treaty and make II inerei!
useless and somewhat childish formula OF
goodwill" To this n writer in 1.-THE London
Spectator makes effective reply. He points out
that that very option Of referring or not refer
ring certain questions to the tribunal may make
Il easier to induce States to conclude such arDi-
tration treaties. and he reminds his readers tfat
the Parliamentary representatives of fourteen
European States who met at Brussels two years
ago to formulate a scheme for High Court OF
Arbitration put into their scheme exactly such
an option.
The sentiment of the Nation on the subject Is
now pretty well known. That of the President
was expressed in his Inaugural Address in ln'
mistakable terms. The opinions Of the leaders
of the Senate have also been disclosed. 1t now
remains for the Senate to perform its constit'i-
tiOnal duty, without other fear or favor than
may be cOmprehended in its responsibility to the
States it represents and the Nation whose in
terests it conserves. There is reason to believe
1t will perform that duty wisely, in a manner
that will be honorable to the United States and
benefcent to the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12
Music.
THE DANNREUTHER QUARTET.

Mr. Gustav Dannreuther and his associates IA ~
organization which bears his name and Is devos.S
to the cultivation OF chamber music gave thu,
third and last concert In Chamber Music Hall la
night In the first number Of the programme
which Bachs Suite In b minor, the create,
portion of which was played at Of the concer,s
OF the Philharmonic Society this season. they IA
the help Of Ernst Wagner. flute, and Felix Leifes
double bass; In the last, which was Saint-Sagnss
pianoforte quartet, In Il fiat major. op. II, Of Hov
ard Brockway. pianoforte Between these nunnben
the club played the theme and variations from
Bazzinfs quartet In fiat, op. rs. The Damn.
reuther Quartet has done excellent work In q n
cuarly difficult field for twelve years past. and n
was most gratifying to the lovers Of the highest
form Of absolute music to observe that their a.
forts are meeting with a fine measure OF apprecia.
ton. The audience last night filed the room ana
was gentle In quality All that was offered was r..
ceived with intelligent and sympathetic apprecs.
ton. In the closing quartet 1t seemed as II thu
string players were little less certain OF thei,
work than Mr.. Brockway, who played with com.
plete understanding and finished taste but thu
music held the attention OF all nevertheless II Il
one OF the compositions in which the French com.
poser's influences Of the exhaustive study OF Ger.
man organ music are writ large" and his wish Ia
give coherency and unity to the classical forms \
manifest; but IL sounded fresh and inyigoratins
from beginning to end.