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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
BOOK THREE.

Two weeks more sufficed to make
the Marquis Of Montezuma famous in
London. Every day new accounts Of
astonishing features connected with
his life appeared IL the papers.
Naturally the Marquis was the most
sought after man in all London.
Bushels OF invitations poured in
upon him over which his secretaries
were busy all day, their labor being
usually a polite note. declining the
honor on account of pressing engage
ments.
The Marquis accepted few invita-
tons. and these generally took him
to the clubs, though the season was so
late few notables could be met with
there.
Captain Livermore had forced the
Hon. Prentice Langford to keep his
word-he had early made the acquaint-
ance of the American Midas, and they
reached the friendly stage of inter-
course that is marked by game be-
tween gentlemen. but somehow, for the
first time in his life, the genial cap
tain found luck run harshly, and. in
stead Of handling some OF the wonder
full wealth of the nabob. he was strip
ped OF all the ready cash he had at
hand.
Certain Of retrieving his fortunes,
he played time after time. Finally he
staked his all on a last chance. Evil
fortune followed him to the very end
- Cd m Irtnk ha
for he had lost.
Then. looking up into the face of his
opponent, he saw a sparkle in the eyes
OF the Marquis. glow Of triumph that
gave him a cold chill.
Where had he seen that same look
before? Cudgel his brain as he would,
he could not remember. II am done
for tonight. Marquis; you have won
all possess; your luck is prodigious,"
he said, as he rose.
"Ah! indeed, you are kind to say so.
captain; but assure you 1t was not
always the case. The demon of mis-
fortune has had his little fling at my
door, even as he now knocks at yours.
but you see | lived through it, and my
hour has come. Shall we enjoy any
further social play, captain? l assure
you, it is rare pleasure for me to en-
gage in this little pastime with gen.
tleman of your skill and attain
ments.'
II hope to see you again II am able
to scrape any part of my resources to-
gether. II not. Marquis. you can be
satisfied that l am down to bed rock.
4 never yield while l have single
weapon left in my hand" he said.
grlmly.
IT can wen believe that. captain"
ana, returning Liverrlore's stiff bow,
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he watched the soldier saunter among
this one and laughing at SOME sally as
though nothing had occurred to dis
turb his equanimity.
The Marquis frowned.
He knew this man was absolutely
ruined, and yet his victory had been
robbed of half its sweetness because
he had failed to quench that indomit-
able soldier spirit that refused to
knuckle under at misfortune's call.
That afternoon he attended q garden
party at Lady Catherwoods palatial
home. Here he was, as usual, the lion
of the occasion, and his hostess was
kept busy introducing him. Finally
they approached single figure. stand
ing under a royal palm that had been
brought from the famous Catherwood
conservatory for the occasion-the fig
ure Of young woman.
Her back was toward those who adj
vanced. but he could catch the queenly
poise of her proud head. II her face
did not disappoint the anticipation
aroused by this first glance. she must
be a fit subject for an artists dream.
my dear, have succeeded in rescu-
ing the Marquis, and bring him cap
tive in my train to pay his respects
to my guest and kinswoman," said
Lady Catherwood, blandly.
The queenly figure turned. and in so
doing came under the soft light of a
nearby lantern.
Thus the Marquis found himself face
to face with spectre of the past
again in memory he could see this
gloriously beautiful creature gracefully
gliding about in the dance, while man
dolins and guitars struck weird chords
that served as time to her flying feet;
again he could see the gay sash tied in
a knot that ornamented one plump
shoulder, while shining knife fast
ened by scarlet ribbon, decorated the
other, the cold, cruel blade nesting
against her heaving bosom as she thus
invited her hot-blooded admirers to
meet in mortal combat, for the guest
of Lady Catherwood was no other
than Senorita Juanita, the belle of
Gautarica.
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He hurried over to the table, upon
which he laid couple of bank notes,
and tearing a sheet of paper from his
wade mecum, wrote upon 1t these
words:
Accept this from a friend. Hope
for brighter things in the future
trust in God"
A movement on the part of Mazette
warned him 1t was time to be gone
he only fingered long enough to pin
the money and the note to the table
and then walked hastily down the
stairs.
Once outside the marquis walked to-
ward the Strand with a swinging
stride-he seemed to have thrown Off
some of the cynical moodiness that
had marked his intercourse with all
men since striking London.
Finally he drew up at a shop almost
in the shadow of st. Clements church,
in a neighborhood famous for its lit
erary and artistic atmosphere.
Over the door was the sign of Duval,
sacred to many who had handled
ufush Vt Sldyou III Tue "Oliu me-
tropolis.
M. Duval saw a prospective purchas-
er, and of course, was all smiles.
misunderstanding, he always kept
them in stock and had the means of
reproducing any photograph at short
notice
He watched the customer separate
half dozen of the little paintings on
ivory from the rest, and marveled at
the ease with which he had thus pick
ed out all the works of one brush.
These are the only decent ones you
have. Tell me how much for the lot"
he said. quietly.
Mr.. Duval named a price far in ex-
cess of their intrinsic value, judging
that he must have been blind to their
merits, and was Immediately cursing
himself under his breath for not hav-
ing added on a third more. for the
marquis carelessly threw the amount
down.
This artist pleases me, sir.
would like to have dozen family por-
traits done by the same brush. For
each Of these shall pay five pounds to
the artist and your commission of one
pound. Is that bargain. NJ. Duval?"
The dealer snatched at 1t eagerly.
Consider 1t settled, then. Now, I
am an expert at this work. 1t Is evil
dent to me the artist is lady"
Monsieur is quite correct" bowling
low and rubbing his hands together
with pleasure.
very good fiere Is no nsed of
paper between usg "A nudum factum Is
quite sufficient. Hut. my dear Mon
sieur Duval, remember, they mast be
by the same brush"
hand you in package OF family pic
lures which wish to add to my collec-
ton OF miniatures. ] shall also leave
-fhe money here. knowing you to be an
honest man, to be paid to the artist,
as fast as she completes each ivory
Mon Dieu; 1t is one great pleasure.
Would that there were more custom
ers like you, m'sieur 1t would then
BE- happiness to be in trade" said the
fiattered and delighted dealer in pic
lures.
The marquis took his leave, filled
with sensation Of having started the
ball rolling. nor was 1t until he had
gone that M. Duval thought to recall
the fact that he had failed to ask his
princely customers name.
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Many Near Death In Fire.

Pittsburg. Pa. April 14.-Fire which
destroyed the Wallace block drove
thirty families from their homes. The
block was a three-story brick. The
flames spread with wonderful rapidity
and many narrow escapes by the ten
ants were made
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17

Rome. April l4.-In the event Of the
death of Cardinal Iedochowski, which
is apparently imminent Cardinal Sa-
TOLL. who is at present acting in his
stead as project of the propaganda, Ia
expected to succeed to that office,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
How New York Removed snow.

Street snow was removed in New
York city by shoveling 1t into boxes
attached to road engines and melting
1t by a spray of steam. The saving of
expense, as against that of hauling il
away, was enormous.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17

She-"How many men owe their
success in life to their wives" He
Eyes, and how many more men owe
their wives to their success in life"
Doesn't the sopranos voice sound
metallic to your" Yes; but then, you
know, there's money in it."
rs he really such an expert stem
ographer?" "Expertness is no name
for it Why. just for practice. he
actually took down church sewing
circle discussion without missing
word"
Visitor to the prison-'T suppose
this life Of yours here Is continual
torture?" Convict-"Oh. no, not so
bad as that. We don't have visitors
every day, you know
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17

The most valuable picture on earth
Is that OF living holy family.
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An American Nabob.
A Remarkable Story of Love. Gold and
Adventure.
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do anything you ought to do. 1t can
lay keel; 1t can sail ship; 1t can
buy a cargo; 1t can work pulley; 1t
can pave a street; 1t can fit wrist
band; 1t can write a constitution; II
pirate to the astronomer as his tele-
scope. to the chemist as his labora-
tory. to the mason as his plumb line.
to the carpenter as his plane, to the
child as his marbles.
No time to be religious here! You
have no time not to be religious. You
might as well have no clerks in your
store, no books in your library, no
compass on your ship, no rifle In the
battle, no hat for your head. no coat
for your back. no shoes for your feet.
Better travel on toward eternity bare
headed and barefooted and houseless
and homeless and friendless than to go
through life without religion.
Why. my friends. religion Is the best
security in every bargain; 1t Is the
sweetest note in every song; 1t Is the
brightest gem in every coronet. No
time to be religious? Why, you Will
have to take time to be sick, to be
troubled, to die. Our world is only the
wharf from which we are to embark
for heaven. No time to secure the
friendship of Christ? No time to buy a
lamp and trim 1t for that walk through
the darkness which otherwise will be
illumined only by the whiteness of the
tombstones? No time to educate the
eye for heavenly splendors or the hand
for choral harps or the ear for ever
lasting songs or the soul for honor.
glory and Immortality? One would
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
IMPORTANT BILLS
BEFORE THE SENATE
AMBIGUITY IN SUBSIDY BILL.
New York Merchants Association Sug-
gests Change to Congress.

The Merchants Association of New
York has sent to President Roosevelt,
members of the Cabinet, and members OF
both houses of Congress copies Of a
pamphlet containing correspondence which
recently passed between officers of the
association and Senator Frye regarding
the ship subsidy bill now pending in
Congress, and known as Senate bill No.
134S.
The association has called the attention
of Senator Frye to what has been regard
ed by some persons as an ambiguity in
title 2, section g. of the bill, which de-
scribes the eligible tonnage in this way:
ANY vessel of the United States duly
registered by citizen or citizens of the
United States, including as such citizens
any corporation created under the laws
OF the United States or any of the States
thereof" etc.
The association has asked that a
change be made TO dispel any fear that
the description might apply to foreign
built ships registered by American cor
porations.
Senator Frye, in reply, declared that
the description ''is, of course. to be read
in connection with existing laws, which,
as you are aware. do not permit the reg
istry Of foreign built vessels" The as
SOCldtlOn mas Sdiu IN d IuTtneT letter tndt
the adoption of its suggestion as to
change cfslanguage in the bill would, in
its opinion, reconcile very large hostile
sentiment to the legislation desired
The pamphlet contains statement that
the association favors legislation for the
upbuilding of an American merchant ma
rine and the consequent development of
the shipbuilding industry In the United
States, and also the following statement:
III by any subsidy bill the very large
fleet of foreign tonnage now owned or
controlled by Americans. and the enor
nous additions to this fleet in contempla
tion, should become eligible to its bene-
fits, or If through provision made in such
bill for tonnage owned by Americans. in
contradistinction to tonnage of American
build, it is made possible or easier to
hereafter give American registry to such
tonnage. vast sum of money, unlimited
by the terms of the bill, would at once
accrue to the products of foreign ship
yards to the disparagement and discour-
agement of our own"
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
DINED WITH PRESIDENT.
Governor Odell Said to Have Discussed
New York Politics.

Governor Odell, of New York. dined
with President Roosevelt at the White
House last night. Although he said there
was nothing of political Significance in
his visit to the President. it Is thought
that the political situation in New York
and the disposition of certain New York
Federal positions was touched upon.
Prominent among the points of patron
age now pending is the case of Naval Of
hcer Sharkey. of Brooklyn. against whom
charges were filed two months ago.
1t is alleged that Mr.. Sharkey wrote to
n New York judge, asking that two men
who were about to be brought to trial
should be dealt leniently with. No de-
ci8ion has yet been made In the case, but
it is thought that one is imminent.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
HON. HENRY w. CAMPBELL
URGED FOR APPOINTMENT
Congressman 10 Present His Name 10 The President for Posi-
hon of Fist Assistant Postmaster General

It was reported last evening that the
name of Hon. Henry w. Campbell, of De-
troit, Mich, will be presented today to
the President for appointment as First
Assistant Postmaster General.
Mr.. Campbell, who is stopping at the
Raleigh, is well known here in Washing
ton, having been for number of years
Assistant Librarian of the House of Rep
resentatives.
He is possessed of large executive abil
ity and has always taken a lively inter-
est in the development of the postal serv-
ice of the country. His appointment, it
is said, would be well received by the
Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin Repub-
licans.
Mr.. Campbell, like the President, is
great sportsman, and has made for him
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
Mr.. PLATT AT WHITE HOUSE.
First Visit OF Connecticut Statesman
Since Cuban Tariff Imbroglio.

For the first time since the imbroglio
over the Cuban tariff became heated, Sen
ator Platt, of Connecticut, was in con-
ference with President Roosevelt yester-
day. He called at the White House dur
ing the afternoon and went over the
ground carefully with the President.
Senator Platt had nothing to say. how
ever. of anything that evolved in the con-
ference. or of any course of action on his
part, or on the part of the President
which might result from 1t.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10

self the reputation Of successful hun
ter.
During the campaign Of 1900 he did
some very effective work in the West. He
was a member of the committee that en-
tertained President Roosevelt in the sc
campaign. He is an ardent admirer of
the President. as well as being on most
friendly terms with him.
He is not a candidate for the Office Of
First Assistant Postmaster General in the
sense that he has made a personal appli-
cation. His friends-and they include
about all the Republican members in the
House-are pressing him for the place.
1t is believed that if the office goes to
Michigan, as it is thought it will, he will
be rendered the appointment.
He was very much disappointed when
his friend. Mr.. Harry New, of Indianapo-
lis. declined 1t.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
BILL TO PROVIDE AN
ELASTIC CURRENCY

of the laws looking to the establishment
of the gold standard, one of the objects
of the measure is to place this subject
beyond question.
Possibly a Just fear has been enter
tanned about the advisability of making
our silver dollars exchangeable with gold
as long as s346, 600. 900 United States notes
are outstanding and more than $780,,
100000 national bank notes are TO all in
tents and purposes an equal burden upon
the Treasury.
'To remove every possible apprehen-
sion the bill provides a method whereby
the national banks are to assume the re-
demption of $3.50, 100000 of United States
notes. the Government concurrently re-
deeming and paying off one-half of that
amount, or s65,000,000.
Gives Banks Power.
"These two sums make total of $685.
100000. and leave a balance of only $751;
100000 outstanding. which will be much
more than covered by the $50, 900 of
gold in the Treasury, as it is confidently
believed that several millions of United
States notes have already been lost or
destroyed and will not be presented for
redemption.
AT the same time the Government will
be relieved from the redemption of the
national bank notes now outstanding. so
that this total burden of 800, 900, 009 will
be removed from the Treasury Of the
United States and the way made clear
for the redemption of silver dollars in gold
coin.
THAT this may be done without the
least possible risk to the Treasury the
further precaution has been taken to limit
the issue of silver certificates hereafter
to 50 and under. while no national bank
note Will be issued in any denomination of
less than SO.
Purposes of Bill.
ITO summarize the purposes Of the bill,
then. it will be seen that we believe we
have devised plan Of completely reliev-
ing the Treasury from its present dan
gers, of providing the country with an
elastic currency, which will always be
responsive to the demands of trade every
where and co-ordinated with its current
demand. that the rates of interest in all
parts of our country will be much lowered
and equalized, that the last doubt with
regard to our standard of value will be
eliminated. American enterprise and cap
ital will find its way to all the ports of
foreign commerce, and that the founda-
tion is laid for securing to our own coun-
try the exchange market of the CONNER
cial world"
The Washington times., 1902-03-10

The reelection Of Representative Bah
cock as chairman Of the Republican Con-
gressional Campaign Committee at the
joint caucus tonight is regarded as GER
tainty, in case he will accept.
There is strong opposition to his re-
election on the part of those members
who feel aggrieved at his championship of
his bill to reduce the steel tariff. The op-
position, however, has found it impossible
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
CHURCH IA X BILL WILL BE
PROBABLY TAKEN UP TODA Y
Expected That Pos0ce Appropriation Bill VIII Be Report
ed 1omorrow and Considered FoAowng Day.

Chairman Babcock will probably call up
today the District bill to tax certain in
stltutions for water mains and special
improvements.
Tomorrow it is expected that the Post
Office appropriation bill will be report
ed and taken up on the following day. 1t
will doubtless occupy the time of the
House for the remainder of the week.
There are also two election cases report
ed to the House, which are privileged.
and they will probably be called up and
disposed of some time this week.
One is the case of N. B. Spears. Repub-
lcan, against John l.. Burnett, Democrat,
from the Seventh Alabama district. The
The Washington times., 1902-03-10

Committee on Elections Nc 1 has unan-
imously reported in favor of Mr.. Burnett,
the sitting member, AMI over this there
is not likely to be any controversy.
The other is the case of j. Mckenzie
Moss. Republican, against John S. Rhea,
Democrat, from the Third Kentucky dis
trict. The Republican members of the
committee have reported in favor of Mr.
Moss and the Democratic members,
through Mr.. Fox of Mississippi, have re-
ported in favor of Mr.. Rhea. There is,
therefore, but little doubt that Mr. Rhea
will lose his seat.
The river and harbor bill will also be
reported to the House tomorrow or the
next day, but it will not be taken up for
consideration this week
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
DIED.

McSfiCHAEfssOn Sunday. March o. 1909. at
7:l5 a. M, EDWIN BAILEY. only of VIII
liam c. and Mamie VI. MeMichael, in the thir-
teenth year of ms age.
Funeral Tuesday, at p. m, from the Peoples
Mission, $40 Pennsylvania Avenue. ml1s
MALATESTA-on Sunday. March o. 1902 at
6 o'clock 4. m. MARY. beloved wife of John
Nalatesta, aged seventy-four years
Funeral from her late residence. 723 Fourth
Street northwest, on Tuesday March IL. at $50
a.. M; from thence to st. Mary's Church, where
requiem mass will be said for the repose of her
soul at 10 O'Clock. Relatives and friends ara
respectfully invited to attend. MI
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
MR.. BABCOCK'S REELECTION AS CHAIRMAN
or CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ASSURED
May Haze Position He So Republicans o Organization Il
LoudenSgs 10 Be Retained as oe1ea1-oe"
7tuaM May WHhdraw Contributions

1t is said that one member OF the
House, whose check for $4,000 has al
ways been placed in the hands of the com
mittee, will decline to contribute If Mr..
Babcock continues as chairman. All this
adds to the distress of the Republican or
ganiSation in the House.
Representative Loudenslager of New
Jersey will probably be reelected as sec
retary of the committee without Opposi-
tion.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
House Committee Expected
to Consider the Matter
Within a Few Days.
A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Absence of One Has Kept All Dis
trict Improvements or Contemplated
Structures From Showing Signs of
Progress-Measure Reported Early.

Within the next few days the House
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds will begin consideration of sew
eral public building bills of special inter-
est to Washington. All the measures in
question were introduced in the House
during the frst two weeks OF the ses-
sion.
The reason they have not yet been
taken up by the committee Is because
all the time of the committee has been
devoted to hearing members and delega-
The Washington times., 1902-03-10

TO rally enough votes to defeat him if he
is in the fight. 1.'7
MIR. Babcock has conducted several win
ming campaigns, and is recognized as
money getter of superior ability. Some
members fear, however. that he will not
be able to collectIas much OF the "sinews
of war" this time as before, as the Steel
Trust will scarcely contribute very lib
orally to him. aI
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
CUBAN CONCESSIONS
A VEXED QUESTION

bers who rest midway between the advo-
Gates of a reduction and the members
from the beet sugar States, the project
for commission is one which can be ac-
cepted by both warning factions without
compromising their dignity.
The conservative members say they
want the facts, and many of them believe
they can be obtained in no other. un-
prejudiced manner. 1t has been suggested
that as this is a matter affecting the
revenue the investigation should be con-
Quoted by a subcommittee Of the Ways and
Means Committee