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him in the early dawn of the morning,
lying in the clover, dying-dying, my
lady-the dear lad who had never given
me an angry word. We knelt down be-
side him, and we tried toraise his head
to look at the children for the last time;
but he could not see them-his eyes
were dim, he CROPPED with his hand, as
though he was in darkness. He neither
saw them nor me, but he knew that
was there.
ELLEN, he said, and even in dying
the words sounded quite clear-NEllen,
you have been a good wife to me.
am losing my life for few birds OF my
lords; but he will see to you. The earl
will. see to you-he will never let you
want. And all the men standing round
him said:
"'That is right enough; the earl Will
never let you want
Ito be continued)
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vents generous heart was touched as
she looked at her. she was so thin. so
worn, with face SO white and so sad,
and great despairing eyes; her clothes
were a thin, shabby dress, and still
thinner and shab'oier shawl. AS the
young countess stood before her in the
pride of her youth and beauty, amid
all the luxury Of her surroundings, she
felt, in some vague way, ashamed OF
the contrast
did you want me?" she said, In a
low, gentle voice. 81 am Lady Cara
ven. Did you wish to see me?"
The thin, worn hands were clasped
tightly. The woman hardly seemed to
have the power of speech.
do not be afraid" said the young
countess; tell me what you want"
ooh, my lady, my lady," was the cry
that seemed to come from break
ing heart, will you take pity on
me?"
81 will, indeed, If can. II can
help you, l promise that l will. What
Is the matter? You must not fear to
tell me- lean understand the sorrows
of others, and feel for them"
The woman looked up into the kind
ly, beautiful face.
81 hardly know how to tell you, my
lady. 1t is not the earls fault. None
of us blame him; he does not know 1t.
1t Is all Mr.. Blantyres doing"
But what is it," she asked, gently.
"You forget that do not know"
my lady, it is this: My husband-a
fine, strong, handsome young man
was killed here in the woods two years
ago; he was keeper and there was
fight with the poachers-my husband,
John Woodruff, was killed. He was a
fine, handsome young man, and we had
three little children. l was fetched to
him after he was hurt. He had been
struck with the butt end Of a gun, and
the doctor said that the moment he was
moved he would die. So his companions
fetched me to him, my lady-me, with
my three little children; and we saw
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over the field as New England house.
wife picks threads from her carpet.
All the work of this sort in regiment
is done by it's prisoners-men who are
under short arrest for misdemenaors or
for some breach of military regula-
tons; and, clad in brown, they go
about in detachments of two or three
under guard of sentry, who bears a
loaded rifle and who is responsible for
the prisoners he is in charge Of.
When regiment is going into camp
the busiest and most harassed person
in it is the quartermaster. He it is
who has charge of all the camp equi-
page and who is responsible for the
transportation Of it. Also he must
stand ready to supply any deficiency,
from feed for horses or mules to coat
for some private who is suddenly mi
nus his; and he and the commissary
sergeant his right hand man, think
not of themselves until the regiment is
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source of great pleasure to Lady Cara
ven. All places were alike to her; the
shadow of her unhappiness darkened
them all.
1t was lovely evening when they
reached the castle. The sun was shin
ing full on the towers and turrets. Sir
Raoul cried out in delight when he saw
the place.
"This is just how have seen it a
hundred times in my dreams" he said.
There is no other spot in England one
half so fair"
upon my word" said the earl, turn
ing to him suddenly, Il wish that you
had it instead of me; you would make
a thousand times better master"
And Sir Raoul could not help seeing
that the young countess turned to him
with the same wish most plainly writ
ten on her face.
"You will be better master yet than
you have ever been," said Sir Raoul,
touched at the unexpected humility of
the words.
mo; 1 shall never improve" replied
the earl with a short laugh. I'VE shall
soon see the quiet of Ravenswood dis
turbed. Do you know that only three
out Of twenty declined my invitation
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BY CHARLOTTE N. .BRAEME.
INTERNATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION
JR XXIV.-(Continued.)

CHAPTER V.-(Continued.)
"That girl is as proud as Juno" said
The earl, for want of better COMPARE
son.
"She has every right to be proud,
Uric" remarked Sir Raoul. "She is
without her equal for goodness and
beauty"
She seems to think 1 shall kill her
4 l touch her." said the earl, bitterly.
"She would rather lose the costliest
jewel we have than touch my hand to
lay it in it safely"
Sir Raoul made no reply.
Meanwhile the artist has made great
progress with his picture. 1t was a
work of love with him. He came to
Halby House at times, and sometimes,
when Sir Raoul felt well enough to es-
cort the countess, they went to the stu
dio. How it seemed to grow under
his brush, that fair face-fair, pure,
original, so exquisite in color, so dam
ty in blooml When the painting was
finished there was but one opinion
the portrait was simply a masterpiece
CT art, with its delicate beauty and r4ch
coloring.
But everyone made the same remark
the face was so sad, the dark,
Swallowed eyes did not look as though
they had ever smiled, they were so full
of strange, sad dreams; the beautiful
lips were sad, and looked as though
bo,, I, 10, cd in oirliGh fash l.
ion.
The portrait was hung up in the
drawing room. 1t did not remain there
long; the earl did not like to hear the
comments upon it. One morning he
said to Sir Raoul:
This portrait of Hildred's is consid-
cred a very fine picture; l think
should like it hung in the picture gal
lery at the castle"
Side by side with all the dead-and-
gone Ladies Caraven?" replied Sir
Raoul. II do not blame you. To me
there appears to be quiet reproach
in the face which is not pleasant to
see."
There is no cause for reproach,
said the earl. You seem to think that
I deceived Hildred, Raoul. From first
to last there has been no mention OF
love between us. 1t was a case oil
money versus title. We both have
what we wanted; therefore, no more
need be said.'
Sir Raoul, being a wise man, said NO
more just then.
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installed under cover. Each officer car
ries his own camp outfit-tent blank
cts and mess chest-and sees to 1t be-
fore he leaves garrison. There his re-
sponsibility practically ceases and falls
upon the shoulder of his "stryker"-
not socialist, but servant provided
an officer by army regulations. The
stryker is sort Of general factotum,
and is usually man from the officers
own company or troop. He is jack
Of all trades, and good at them, too;
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
lola AND VOLTAIRE.
Latter's Defense of Lally Recalled by
Formers, Trial
IDI yOU W U1N'
Ito be continued.)

Latter's, Defense of Lally Recalled by
Formers Trial
History has a strange way Of repeat
| ing itself in human actions. The trial
| of lola in Paris for openly declaring
the innocence of Captain Dreyfus re-
calls a similar part played by Voltaire
more than 100 years ago, when he de-
Tended the honor of another French
soldier, Count Lally. Lally had failed
to save India from the English, had
been taken prisoner, and had, with truS
magnanimity, begged his captors to
allow him to go to Paris to answer the
| charges that had been made against
him. His request having been granted
he voluntarily placed himself on trial.
| But his countrymen, Infatuated at the
loss of their possessions in India and
| Canada. were in no mood to treat him
with impartiality, and after proceed
ings which were tainted with fragrant
| illegality, Lally was condemned to
death by the Parliament of Paris on
| the vague charge of abuse OF authority,
exaction and extortion. Voltaire, who
was always ready to espouse the cause
of the victims of injustice and oppres-
sion, helped the murdered mans son,
known in the days of the revolution as
Lally Tollendal, to clear his fathers
name. With unrelenting perseverance
he went to work to procure revision
of the proceedings of Count Lally's
trial, and one of the GROWING triumphs
of his life was the news, brought to him
on his death bed, that his untiring eff
| forts in the cause of justice had been
crowned with success. Strangely
enough, Voltaire also exerted himself
in trying to save a man condemned by
our own government of the time. The
execution of Admiral Byng was par
allel in the history of England to the
| death of Lally in French history, Vol
taire. who had known Byng when in
England, did his utmost to save the
unfortunate admiral. He obtained from
Richelieu, who had been Byng's OPP
ponent at Minorca, a letter setting
forth the formers conviction of his de-
feated enemy's courage and good sea-
manship. This document Voltaire for
warded to England, and. though it was
not entirely successful. he afterward
claimed that it turned four votes at the
court martial.
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We shall have the prettiest woman in
England here"
who may that be?" asked Sir
Raoul.
do you not know Lady Belle Win
stone-the lovely golden haired young
widow"
Sir Raoul looked at the noble, beau
tiful face opposite to him; it could not
have been colder and prouder.
Lady Belle Winstone," he repeated.
IT have never even heard the name be-
fore. l incline to the belief" he con-
tinued with a bow to the countess,
that we have the loveliest lady in the
land at Ravensmere now"
"You are a courtier, Raoul,' laughed
the earl. do not commit yourself 10
any decided opinion until you have
seen Lady Belle"
my opinion has long been formed"
replied Sir Raoul, pleasantly. When
ever he advanced the cause of the neg
lected, unloved wife, he did it with so
much good humor that the earl could
not possibly take offense.
Lady Belle" continued his lordship,
has had more admirers than any wom+
an in England"
"Then / should say" replied Sir
Raoul, "that she was great coquette."
Lord Caraven laughed.
"She is indeed; but then her coquetry
is 80 delightful that man does not
mind being made the victim just for
once"
Tastes differ" said Sir Raoul,
calmly. "a coquette would never
please me-"
Then the carriage stopped at the
great entrance, and they were at home.
Remembering that after all he owed
this house to the wife he did not love,
Lord Caraven deigned to say few kind
words to her; he said he had never seen
so many roses at Ravensmere, and new
err such beautiful blooms. She did not
even turn to,look at the flowers he in
dicated but passed on, the words he
had spoken about Lady Belle ranking
in her heart.
What mattered the bloom of the roses
to her? He did not love her; she did
not even like him; but she could not
forget that he was her husband, and
it was intolerable that any other WON
an should have all his admiration.
With a gesture of naughty pride she
swept into the house. Sir Raoul I'M
derstoodlthe action we'll.
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magnificent. The Ravensmere WOODS
stretched out far and wide; antlered
deer reclined in the shade of them:
They were woods always full of music,
where bluebels grew with the red fox
glove and wild hyacinths, where starry
primroses grew at the roots of the
trees, and cowslips hid their sweet yell
Tow heads-a home for the ferns-one
of the loyeliest of all the lovely hooks
in England
The interior of the castle was just as
attractive. Covers and wrappers had
been removed and everything restored
to its proper order, for the earl and
countess were expected home with a
arge party Of guests.
The home coming had not. been a
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
SOLDIERS IN CAMP.
CLlMPSES OF LIFE AT FAR
FAMED CHiCKAMAUGA.
Regula-n Who Left Their Girls Behind
Them ia the Northwest Are Having
an Exciting Time of 1t Near
Chattanooga.

The full regiment of infantry was
drawn uD in line in campaign outfit"
and the color sergeant and his aide
had brought from the colonel's quar-
tiers the Stars and Stripes that were
embroidered with victories Of that reg
iment in the past, and waved proudly
beside the regimental flag of blue. Then
the order was given to Sound of"
and before the last notes of the bugles
had died away the brass band broke
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-05-06
Metal Production of the United Stat.

Metal Production of the United States,
The value of the metal production in
the United States the past year is esti-
mated at over $762,OOO,OOO. This pro-
duction, says the Engineering and
Mining Journal, not only emphasizes
the great total value, but also the i'm
mense variety of the mineral produc-
ton Of the United States. Not only is
the United States the largest producer
of iron and steel, copper, lead and sill
yer, and of gold, but almost every min
eral and metal known to commerce is
found within our borders, and is mined
or prepared in some quantity.
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old mansion of Ra-
vensmere look fair
er than in the leafy
month of June.
1t rose, noble and
lofty, a perfect pic
ture of harmonious
coloring. The castle
was situated in the
loveliest part Of
Devonshire. 1t was
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and when the regiment reaches camp
he makes at once for his own particu-
lar officer and looks after him. 1t is
the stryker who pitches the tent and
unpacks what luggage his superior may
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CHAPTER XVI.

ERHAPS the dis
tress that Sir Raoul
Lauretson could not
help feeling for the
sorrows for his fair
young kinswoman
was too much for
the weak, shattered
frame, or it may
have been that the
air of RaYensmere
did not suit him.
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The world seems a narrow place
when we try to avoid an enemy. bat.
wide and vast when looking for =
friend. FL
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CHAPTER XIV.

In III old T mansion u,r lI of F Ra,
The herald., 1898-10-29
ARTICLE XXI.
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.

Sec. 354. Whenever. in the judgment
of the Council. it shall be deemed for the
public interest the Council may by or
dinance create a Board of Water Commits
sioners. to consist of three members. 10
be appointed by the Mayor and to serve
without compensation. ench OF whom
shall have been resident of the city for
five years next preceding his appoint
ment Upon the appointment Of the first
board under the provisions Of this article.
the members shall SO classify themselves
that one of them shall go out of office
al the end of two years, another at the
end of three years, and the third at the
end of four years. and their successors
shall hold office for the term OF four
years.
Sec s55. There shall be vested in this
board, subject to the powers in this char
ter conferred upon the Council, the con-
troll of all water and water works belong
ing to the city: the construction mainte-
nance and Improvement of such works
the management. rental. sale and distri-
button of such water; the collection of
rates for the same and the general charge
thereof Said Board of Water Commits
sioners shall annually recommend the
rates to be charged for such water which
rates shall not be in force until appr owed
by the Council.
Sec. 356. The Council snail by ordl-
nance more particularly define the pow
ers and duties of said board, and provide
for the appointment of all necessary Off
GERS and employees thereof, including a
General Manger. Cashier and a Su-
perintendent Said Superintendent shall
be competent hydraulic engineer.
Sec. 357 The Council shall fix the sala-
ries or compensation of said officers and
employees and prescribe their duties.
The Cashier shall give a bond in an
amount to be fixed by the Council, which
shall not be less than S50,OoV.Oo.
Sec. 35S. Subject to the provisions of
Article XVII of this charter. the Board
of Water Commissioners shall have sole
mower to appoint employ and dismiss
an the said officers SO provided for by the
Council; provided, however, that the Gen
oral Manager. tho superintendent and
the Cashier shall be exempted from the
operation of the provisions of said ar
ticle.
Sec. $50. Upon the creation of said
hoard and the organization of the Water
department. the Council shall. by or
dinance discontinue and ahrogate the Of
fire of Water Overseer, and all the pow
ers vested in such officer. and all the
duties imposed upon him. by this charter
shall forthwith become vested in and i'm
posed upon the said Board of Water Com
missioners
The herald., 1898-10-29
ARTICLE XXXII.
ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Sec. $780, II is hereby declared to be the
nurpose and intention of the people of
thn CITY that its pubic utilities shall bo
gradually acquired and Ultimately owned
by the city.
Sec. 361. Whenever. not less than
twelve months prior to a general city
election, a petition or petitions, signed by
electors of the city equal in number to at
least fifteen per centum of all the votes
cast AT the last preceding general city
election shall be presented to the council,
setting forth that the signers favor the
ocnuieit;on bv the city of any public util-
itv or utilities, and requesting the Council
to prepare for submission to the electors
of ,he city, as hereinafter provided, a
proposition for the acquisition Of such
utflitv or utilities, 1t shall be the duty of
rho CITY Council to procure through the
CITY Engineer. plans and estimates of the
attual cost Of the construction, compile
tlon or acquisition by the city, of the
necessary works. property and plant to
carry into effect the public utility or
utilities referred to and described in the
petition.
The signatures to the petition need not
all be appended to one paper; but each
sjgner shall add to his signature his place
of residence, giving the street and num-
Der. One of the signers OF each paper
shall make oath before an officer compel.
The herald., 1898-10-29
ARTICLE xxx.
WATER AND WATER RIGHTS.

Sec. $50. The City of Los Angeles shall
continue in the ownership and enjoyment
of all rights to the water of the river Los
Angeles heretofore vested in 1t. its pre-
decessor or predecessors, including the
Pueblo of Los Angeles. and is hereby de-
clared to have the full, free and exclusive
right to all the water flowing in the said
river at any point from Its source or
sources to the intersection of said river
with the southern boundary of said city,
and also the ownership of. and the right
to develop, economize. control use and
utilize all waters flowing beneath the sur
face in the bed of said river at any point
or points between the points of teYminl
above named.
Sec 351. The said city shall not convey.
lease, or otherwise dispose of its rights in
said waters. or any part thereof. or grant
or lease to any corporation or person. any
right or privilege, to use. manage or con-
troll the said waters or any part thereof.
for any purpose. public or private, other
wise than by license revocable BY said
city at pleasure upon notice not to ex-
ceed six months. with the right Of i'm
mediate re-entry upon the expiration or
such time of notice; provided, that this
provision shall not be construed to prevent
the ordinary sale and distribution of the
said waters to the inhabitants Of the city.
or persons doing business therein, for irri-
eating and domestic uses, and for manu-
featuring purposes other than for water
power.
Sec. S52. The said corporation shall have
the right and power to construct, main
tain and operate water works, dams.
reservoirs, bitches. canals and other
means TO conduct the said waters from
the said river at oil points between the
said termini. and to supply the city and
its habitants with water, and to dis
tribute such water either in zanjas. pipes
or otherwise. into. upon and over the
lands within the limits of said city. All
water mains by whomsoever hereafter
laid in said city. shall be of such material
and of such capacity as shall be pre-
scrbed by ordinance: provided that no
such main shall hereafter be laid in
inches in diameter. And the Council is
hereby prohibited from alternating or
leasing any water works which may be-
long to the city, or any part thereof, or
any plant or system which may be used
by said city for the distribution of wa
ter: provided, that this provision shall
not prevent the sale of material which
may have become useless as a part of
said water plant or system.
Sec. s5S. The rates of compensation for
use Of water to be collected by any
person, company or corporation in said
city, shall be fixed annually by ordinance,
and shall continue in force for one year
and no longer. Such ordinance shall be
passed in the month of February of each
year, and take effect on the first day of
July thereafter. Should the Council fail
to pass the necessary ordinance, fixing
the water rates within the time herein
before prescribed. 1t shall be subject to
peremptory process to compel action at
the suit of any party interested.
The herald., 1898-10-29
ARTICLE XXXIII.
FRANCHISES.

Sec. 37e The Council shall not, within
ninety days next preceding the date OF
holding a general municipal election. nor
within thirty days next Immediately fol-
lowing. including the day of holding such
general municipal election, pass any or
dinance. order or resolution granting to
any person or persons, or association OF
persons, or corporation whatever. any
privilege or franchise for the construc-
ton, extension or operation of any street
railroad, telephone system. lighting sys-
tenn or other quasi-public utility, or ex-
tension of the time for the construction
or operation of any street railroad or
other quasi-public utility. over or upon
any part of a street. road or highway,
square. or park within the city. Any
franchise or privilege granted or attempt
ed to be granted in violation of or con-
trary to the foregoing provisions shall
be absolutely void and of no effect.
It shall grant no franchise, right or
privilege except upon the condition that
the grantee thereof shall, within six
else and enjoyment of the same and upon
proof to the satisfaction Of said Council
that the franchise, right, or privilege
shall have been in disuse. in whole. or in
part for the period of six months. said
Council by resolution shall declare the
same forfeited to the extent of such dis
use.
Sec 1873. No exclusive franchise or priv
ilege shall be granted for any purpose
Sec. s74 In granting any street railway
franchise. the Council shall impose such
other lawful conditions as it may deem
advisable, and must expressly provide
that the franchise shall not be renewed or
reerantcd and that the Council shall at
ali times have the power to regulate the
rates of fare to be charged by those us
ing. operating, possessing or enjoying the
franchise.
Sec. 375. Whenever such franchise shall
he for the right to construct and operate
branch or extension of an existing rail-
road. such franchise shall provide that
but one fare shall be eXacted for such
massage en- such branch or extension and
over the line of road which shall have
applied therefor.
Sec. 376. In all matters pertaining to
tbC granting of franchises the city and
It's Council shall be governed by the gen
cral laws of the state in force at the
time. which are hereby declared to be-
and are hereby made, part of this char
fer so far as the same are or may be
annlicable to the class of cities to which
his municipality may belong.