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CHAPTER TWO.

CHAPTER TWO.
OBJ boy but thrill of fear passed
him in spite of his bravest endeavor he gazed
the wondrous apparon that him.
moments he sat turned to motoness he;
but his fastened the Being and
devourine detail of his appearance
And how strange appearance he presented
His jacket a wavering Of white light edged
with braid of red that little in all irec
tons The buttons bazed golden His trousers had
bush ncandescen color, with glowing stripes OF GRIM
son braid His vest was gorgeous with all the coors of the
rainbow blended into flashing respondent
ture he most majestic and his eyes held the soft but
penetrating brilance of electric lights.
1t hard to the searching
Rob did it. at splendid apparition
said in a low, clear voice:
Il am here"
Il know that" answered the boy trembling,
here?"
and must obey the laws of nature that compel to
spond to your summons"
II didn't know touched Key"
boy
understand You unconsciously. No one in
the world has before kept
the secret safe locked within her BOSOM"
Rob took time to wonder at this statement.
Then who are your? he inquired. at length
THE Demon of Electricity
Good gracious' exclaimed Rob, "a demon!"
Certainly. in truth the Slave of the Master Key
and forced to obey the of who wise
fortun and
fool hardy enough-to touch it,
Tive never guessed there such thing
ter Key, Demon of Electricity, awfuly
II called up! stammered the boy. abased
the imposing appearance of his companion
The Demon actually smiled at this speecn,-a that
almost reassuring.
II sorry" said in kndlier tone "for it is
not much pleasure waiting century after
to command services have often thought my
ignorant that you seem unlikely the
electrical power"
"Oh. have great among us!" cried Rob-
rather neted at this statement Now
,Gd1son exclaimed the Demon, with faint sneer;
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sent The cable loosely laid and
bottom coils. Movements of cable
in hea kinks o
friction cracked the insulation the wires letting
grounding the Insulation has been broken
places entire cable necessary
hundred miles in length, laid
A. Leishman Is shocking the sultan
for the consideration settlement
by the United States. The
treating with
powers not take strong stand for fear Of
creating Europe Turkey
sharply called to time by the
a nation apparently little world the
Statesso far Turkish politics concerned Mr.
been handicapped by being compelled to
official who The latter's
have been cancelled repeatedly the
all of Mr.. Leishmans work brought to nought
insists that hereafter his business
with official sufficiently high to act with final authority
present indications 1t will
Kruger president Of the Transvaal repub
Botha being set in his stead Since the taking
territory British, much
of his interest country, said
to South Africa General Botha is
Boers it is believed win
prove useful in the position than Mr.. Kruger
hope
According the report Of George II. Hess, who
Dawson Canadian Manufacturer association
thorough prospects
of Yukon yield the Kondike the year
against the
year. gold fields have been discovered although
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what does he knOW?'
Lots Of things, de-
clared the boy. Hes in
vented no end Of Won
derful electrical things"
You are wrong to call
them wonderful" replied
the Demon, lightly. HE
really knows little more
than yourself about the
laws that control elec-
tricity. His inventions are
trifling things in compari-
son with the really Won
derful results to be OBJ
tanned by one who would
actually know how to di-
rect the electric powers
instead of cropping blindly
after insignificant effects
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30
since 1897 thousands prospeco have explored creek
and in he country,

since 1897 thousands pospecors have explored creek
mountain in the
weekly of cal was
time in the island of Mndanao Twenty killed
by the falling walls accompanying the first shock The
the Lanao.
in the Moro section Vcers headquarters
the American
that the mountains and rivers and other
siderably disturbed much damage done
Martinique to be again at the mercy of vicious
Mont Peee For several days prolonged noises in quick
succession have been heard from that direction people
surrounding islands There cable line working direct
Martinique direct from impossible
When Lightning Strikes.
OF those struck by ~ are killed
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# yCHOLF FOR
JUNIOR DEJIGVERS

The journal has arranged tDith
the minneapolis School Of Fine 4rts
to cffer a scholarship as a prize for
contests, beginning Uith the school
year: Full particulars will be giOen
next lUeek
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,na stood by Hdses seev
but can see plainly he will never accomplish it."
Then there's Tesla" said the boy .-.1'
Demon laughed. K:
There is Tesla to be sure he said
"Why, he's discovered powerful light" the Demon
chucke ''and he's in communication with the
people in Mars" 5$= :.1-@. : ".%@~@ f==.-<
why, the people live there" ~@ - >~ .-
'There none" :..~ -. ..&.s -
quiet almost Robs breath away, and
caused him to stare hard at his visitor +->-
IT'S generally thoueht he resumed in an ANNOYED tone
that Mars has inhabitants who far in advance of
civilization Many scientific think the people
Mars have trying signal for only don't
understand their signals And great novess nave written
dartians civilization,
"And they all know much about that little planet as
do yourself interrupted the Demon 1mpatienty 1.-The
trouble with Earth people that delight in guessing
about Mars because traverse all have had
leisure investigate the different planets Mars is not
peopled other of the recognize
in the heavens Some contain low orders of beasts to be
but Earth alone has intelligent thinking reasoning
population scientists and noves would do better
trying to comprehend their in cropping
through to unrave the mysteries of barren
portant worlds"
surprise disappointment;
he reflected that the Demon ought talk
ing about, so he did not venture to contradict him
1T really asonshing, continued the tAppariton how
little you people learned about electricity. 1t is an
element that has existed
formed and if YOU out understood it's use humanity
would be rnarveousy benefited
I'VE already" protested Rob; "our discoveries in
electricity have enabled live conveniently"
Then imagine condition able fully
troll this element replied the other gravey
weaknesses privations be
into and luxury
That's true, MrMr.-Demon," said the boy. Excuse
me 1don get your name right but understood to
a
"Certanly. The Demon of Electricity
But electricity is good thing, know, and-and-"
i've always understood that demons things"
added Rob, boldly
"Not necessarily" returned his visitor you will take
your dictionary you will find that de-
be either good bad like other class Of
beings Originally all demons o
people have consider do know
why. Should you read Hesiod will find he says:
Soon world Of holy demons made,
Aerial spirits, by great designed
To be earth the guardians
But Jove himself myth" objected who had
been studying mythology.
The Demon shrugged his shoulders.
"Then take the words of Mr.. Shakspere you
DEFER he replied. DO not he
Thy demon CHATS keep thee) is
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Noble, courageous, high,
unmatchable."
"Oh, if Shakspere says
it, that's all right" an
swered the boy. But it
seems you're like a genius
for you answer the sum-
mons Of the Master Key
of Electricity in the same
way Aladdin's genius an
swered the rubbing of the
lamp.
"To be sure. A demon
is also a genius; and a
genius is a demon" said
the Being. What mat
tiers a name? I am here
to do your bidding"
(To be continued.)
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30

RESIDENT ROOSEVELT has begun his trip
through the New England states and everywhere
has been greeted with the greatest enthusiasm His
notable speeches so far have dealt with the prob
lem of the trusts and with the meaning Of the
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30

When Lightning Strikes.
Less than half of those struck by -
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19
WALBRIDGE BILL.
Called the Ross Bill" Being Draft
cd by Hon. Jonathan Ross.

Provides State commissioner to
purchase all intoxicating liquor to be
sold by State agents for medicinal,
chemical and mechanical purposes
State liquor agents to be appointed,
one or more in each county-not more
than ten to a county.
The State commissioner to fix sal
aries of State agents, and select a
place of business for each. The com
missioner to visit these places and
make inspection at least twice year.
Liquor in sealed packages to be fur
nished to State agents by the COM
missioner.
person wishing to purchase intox-
icating liquor would 90 to State
gent and make a request for liquor,
and must satisfy the agent that it is
for one of the purposes named. Pen
atty imposed if agent sells otherwise,
or if a purchaser falsely represents in
making purchase.
Repeats the law making it necessary
for States attorney to get a certifi-
cate from judge as to faithful enforce
ment of law before drawing salary.
Abolishes offices of county commits.
sioner and town agents. Repeats the
following feature of the prohibitory
law: United States tax fl allure as
prima facie evidence of violation of
law; the disclosure proceedings il
cases of intoxicated person; proceed
ings before chancellor for violation
of injunction and punishment for con-
tempt; the provision making liquor
cases take precedence of all others il
court.
Amended by minority committee so
as to provide one State agent in
each town.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

Referendum.
Continued

Referendum.
Submits the act itself to the people,
vote first Tuesday in March.
Special Features, Officials, etc.
There may be 246 liquor electors, SO
per day, ten cents mileage each way,
to and from county seat; AZ county
liquor commissioners, SO per day, and
ten cents mileage, each way, for trav-
cling about the county; 3 State
liquor commissioners, $40 a day and
mileage as allowed members of the
General Assembly; one State liquor
uperintendent, salary 80, 900 year,
with authority to make all purchases
of liquor for use in the State; ex-
pert accountants 81 per day, not ex-
ceeding 30 days in a year; superin-
tendent to appoint all assistants, at
salaries fixed by State commissioners
one State store keeper and assistants
in each town so voting, salary fixed
by commissioners; prohibits clubs
no civil damage feature, unless store
keeper sells illegally and damage re-
suits.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19
Legislative Notes
Capitol Happenings. Facts of Leg
islation. Fads and Fallacies
of Legislators.

The committee on agriculture last
night concluded it's deliberations on
the Russell cattle commission bill, and
voted to 7, to report it favorably.
The vote was tie until Chairman
Dean cast the deciding ballot This
action of the committee ensures
lively debate in the House. The mi
nority are in favor of giving the COM
mission more power in certain cases
than the Russell bill confers, would
like to have the compulsory test re-
tanned, and object to an so per cent
compensation without compulsory test.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

The pages are looking forward to
their mock session on Thursday night,
aud it will not be their fault if the
fun is not thick 1t is rumored that
some luscious specimens have been
engaged to serve as pages on that &C.
casion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

The ninety-six sticks of dynamite
found so arranged under the rails of
the Pennsylvania and Reading rail
road that a passing train would ex-
plode it looks a trifie as though things
had not cooled entirely in the anthra-
cite region.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19
LICEN Sc BILL
Continued
Referendum.

Submits to the people the time tive
act shall go into effect vote inst
Tuesday in January. This referendum
is one the Vermont Supreme Court
has passed on and pronounced o. X.
Special Features.
Contains civil damage features same
as other high license measures.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

people, then let the issue be joined.
1t is for the Legislature to make up
the case the argument will be made
to the people.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

The reports of 22l English trade
unions with BOB, 1910 members, indi-
Gated that in September five per cent
of all these members were without
employment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19
Rare Bargains
Yard Damasks

More special values.
75c 68 inch Bleached Damask for
55c
81 90 2-inch Silver Damask for
75c.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

If reports are true as to the feeling
which prevails in the committee, the
Russell tuberculosis or cattle commits
sion bill, which passed the Senate, is
likely to have a different appearance
when the House finishes with it.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19
AGENTS WANTED

To represent the Connecticut Gener
Life Insurance Co. Apply to +. l.,
DRURY, General Agent, Room 3,
Walton Block. State Street. Mont
pelier, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

The Ross bill, to put the prohibit
tory law into its best shape, was very
tenderly laid on the table by the SEN
ate on Monday afternoon. Just what
the action means is question. Senator
Walbridge, who is sponsor for the bill
protested and thought that there could
be no better time than that for final
action, but only three or four faint
"No"s were heard when the motion
was put to vote. 1t is quite pos
present law, to which they are opposed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19
Towels To Be Thankful
For.

These Towels are all most desir-
able nds and should have the at
tention Of. every woman who cares
to take little trouble to secure the
best for her money.
% doz Hemd Huck Towels,
very fine, all linen, 2O9 MO inch.
Csc each
25 dozen finer, softer all linen
Huck Towels, with hemstitched fancy
edge.
81 lie each
25 dozen fine figured Huck Towels,
with dan ask pa terms in erwoven.
22x43 inch,
soc each
% dozen fin linen Huck r, wells
22x44 inch, with dana k feur de lis;
these are 75c tow els,
soc each
5 pieces of turkey red Damask in
elegant designs, 60 inch; worth SOC,
81 lie zach
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

The discussions of the liquor ques-
ton are growing frequent and warm
But wait till the matter gets into
court and the flow of eloquence and
assertion begins in House and Senate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19
soc each
NOTICE

Came into my enclosure,
May 20 one back yearling
heifer. Owner can have same
by proving property and pay
ing charg' :.
" ESLkY LAMBERTON,
Plainfeld, VT
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

Senator Royce is once again in his
seat, though he does not look very
rugged after his quite serious illness
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

Senator Backus is all enthusiasm for
a Vermont building at the st. Louis
exposition. A meeting of the newly
appointed commission on that matter
was held in the Senate chamber on
Monday afternoon, after adjournment
to consider various propositions.
Architect Walker of Montpelier was
present with drawing and estimates of
building. There seems to be quite a
general feeling that it would be a
good idea. if Vermont's building at st.
Louis should in some way be made
representative of the State and her in
dustries. Her maple sugar industry
is the most distinctively her own, as
no other State can compare with her
in that, for wherever maple sugar is
sold it is ALWAYS pure Vermont maple
sugar" even though in fact it was
made far from her borders. Why not
give outsiders an object lesson on
sugar making.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

Now for longer days, for limited de-
bates, and for a thorough cleaning up
of the Legislative business by eight
O'Clock of the morning of next week
Wednesday. 1t can be done.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

On Monday afternoon 100 House bills
and SO Senate bills were still in the
hands of the committees, to be acted
on. 1t is very safe to conclude that of
this number not few may be ignored
as unimportant and not worth serious
consideration.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

The public hearing on the bill for
he removal of the State Capitol, set
for Tuesday, has been postponed to
some now uncertain date, on account
of the absence of the chairman, Mr..
Warner of Vergennes, called home by
illness in his family.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-19

A number of the chairmen of the
members, had conference with the
speaker and clerk last evening to can
vass the situation with regard to fiual
adjournment and it was decided that
all business in hand could be well
taken care of in season for adjourn
ment ON Wednesday morning of next
week Barring any unlocked for break,
this is what will happen.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-25
NO IMPORTANT MOVEMENT,
Except In a Few Stocks of Smaller
Railroads, In Stock Market
Monday.

New York, Feb 25.-The stock mar
ket sank back into the professional
traders hands Monday and there was
no important movement except in a
few stocks of smaller railroads not
allied to any of the great systems and
in some minor industrials. The de-
clines established for American
stocks in London since the close here
on Friday afternoon had to be faced
at the opening. This caused a lower
level at first than on last Friday, but
prices were at no time down to the
London parity, Ind they soon began
to recover, in ,ite of the selling on
arbitrage on London account at the
advance. The confidence that the su-
preme court would refuse Jurisdiction
in Minnesota's suit against the
Northern securities company, which
has been firmly held in Wall street
for three weeks, was unimpaired
Monday morning, and the traders did
some of their buying on that basis.
The announcement of the decision by
the court failed to attract any outside
demand and the efforts of the traders
to take their profits caused reac-
ton in the market and an easy clos
ing. The decision of the administra-
ton to push the case against the
Northern Securities company de-
prived the other suit of much Of it's
Importance, but the fact remains
fhnf rnCCih1n of
against the company is closed by this
decision, and a step thus achieved to-
ward the establishment of the COM
pany's status. is generally felt that
all possible courses of procedure will
have to be met in the same way.
Amalgamated Copper was affected by
the reported sale to 1t of mine and
the removal of threatened litigation.
Colorado and Southern was heavily
bought, with an advance of over a
point on reports Of a transfer of con-
troll An upward movement of num-
Der Of low priced minor railroad
stocks had no other apparent cause
than sympathy with this movement
in Colorado and Southern. Tennessee
Coal was a feature at an extreme ad-
vance of 3A on rumors OF a resump-
ton of dividends. Dealings in South
ern Pacific continued large, but the
movement in the stock was small.
The bond market showed some de-
gree of firmness, but business was not
large, except in the Wabash debenture
BIS. Total sales, par value, So, 49O, 900.
U. S. IS, coupon, declined Is and
the regulars advanced Il per cent on
the last call.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-25
SOME NEWS OF INTEREST

Messrs. Wolmarans and Vessels,
the Boer European delegates, during
their stay in America, will center
their efforts in Philadelphia and Chi
cago, believing that those cities are
the headquarters Of anti-British SEN
timent The delegates started for
America in response to the urgings
of Webster Davis, former assistant
secretary Of the interior.
Samuel Rawson, the famous his.
torian, is dead in Great Britain.
Diplomatic and society circles in
London have found a common SUBJ
ject Of discussion-the engagement,
just announced, of Consuelo, Duchess
of Manchester, to M. de Sevral, the
Portuguese ambassador to the court
of st. James.
A dispatch from Barcelona says
everything was quiet there Monday.
The newspapers which were com
PEELED to suspend publication during
the rioting by the striking workmen,
reappeared Monday morning. Many
of the employers had paid their men
for the whole of last week, but
threatened to dismiss them if they
did not return to work Monday.
A report compiled by Russian con
sular agents In Turkey shows that
during 1901 $3.50 Christians were
murdered by the Turks, an average
Of six murders daily. In only 81
cases were the murderers punished
The longest term of Imprisonment i'm
posed for the murders was four years
and the shortest term four weeks.
The seismic disturbances at Sha
maka have recommended, and a fresh
volcano began to erupt vigorously
killed in the Shamanka disaster I.
/ now estimated at 5000.
Ninety people were locked In q
Brooklyn car because Dr.. Murray, Of
the Brooklyn Hospital OF Contagious
Diseases, discovered a case OF malig
nant smallpox among the passengers
The car was switched to one of tn,
Brooklyn traction stations and hell
there until physician from the boar,
OF health had vaccinated the passen
4 gers and fumigated the car.
| Detectives Gordon and Hornbecl
brought to New York from Southamp
ton aboard the American liner 81
Louis. James Murray, or West Jeffer
son, O., extradited for manslaughtey
He is accused of killing his wife
Murray was first cabin passenge
and none of his fellow voyagers eS
cept the detectives knew that he wa
under arrest. He gave himself up +
the police in ireland. declaring tina
the killing was unintentional
The preliminary examination Q
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-25

Miss Florence Burns, charged with
killing her sweetheart, Walter s.
Brooks, in New York, has been post
poned until Wednesday.
The Patrick trial was postponed
Monday because of the funeral of the
father Of Fred B. House. one of the
counsel for the defense.
The Pennsylvania railroad special
bearing Prince Henry had just passed
curve about quarter of mile east
of Bristol, Monday morning, when an
extra freight train jumped the track
and was badly wrecked Cars were
thrown over four other tracks and
traffic was delayed for foru hours.
Had the princes special been two
minutes later it must inevitably have
collided with the wreckage and a dis
astrous accident would have resulted.
Guy CARRIER. a prisoner in the
Dauphin county, Pa, Jail, awaiting
trial for larceny, died of smallpox.
Nervous excitement following the
discovery that his house had been
robbed is believed to have caused the
death, at Chicago, of Erskine G. Muir.
ply, formerly manager Of the Iowa
division Of the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad The direct
cause of death was pronounced heart
failure. Murphy had just sent. in a
report summoning the police, and was
on his way to his home when
stricken. The patrol wagon, which
had hurried to the scene Of the rob-
berry, was called on to stop en- route
to care for the body of the victim.
Huntsville, Tenn, was almost de-
vastated by fire. Twelve business
houses were burned to the ground.
entailing loss of 100000. The origin
Of the fire is unknown. This is the
second disastrous fire that the village
has sustained within the past two
years, the first consuming the court
house, bank and several business
houses.
The United States supreme court
has handed down it's decision in the
application of the state of Minnesota
against the Northern Securities com
pany. 1t Is In favor Of the company.
The court finds it has no jurisdiction.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-25
Martha WashingtOn's
SPECIAL NOTICE.

oufold which