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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-23


At 9 o'clock Miss Truro came to the
door Of communication. Her brother had
not returned, but she was not very anx-
ious now. No doubt he would appear In
the morning, and if he had been. taken
worse he would have sent her word, for
that he had promised. She had brought
tray with d nondescript cold meal upon 1t
in case Miss Dupont was obliged to sit
up with her father and should be hungry
in the night, and if nothing else were re-
quired Of her, she would go to bed, as she
was tired Still, if Miss Dupont would like
her to sit up-
But Maya assured her that it would not
be necessary. Her father was better, and
would probably sleep. Mr.. Breakspear
would stay in the next room for perhap.
an hour, and then would go back to his
own quarters. If anything unforeseen had
happened meanwhile she would knock al
Miss Hruro's door; but that was unlikely
When Elizabeth had gone Maya went
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back to the invalid and Breakspear sat in
the outer ROOM pretending to read a vol
ume Of French poetry he had found on
the table. He hoped that Maya would
forget to- send him away at ten o'clock,
according to her express intention He
felt wonderfully fit and strong, consider
ing all that he had gone thru. and wished
that she would allow him to sit up all
night in this room, where he might be
within call in case anything were wanted
Ten o'clock did come and go without q
sign from her, and he had begun to hope
that he would be allowed to play watch
dog turnout the night, when the door
which had been left slightly ajar was
pushed wide open. Maya appeared with
his order of Punishment. e
my father has gone to Sleep" she said,
in a low voice, coming into the room. II
am not afraid to be left alone with him
now, and it is better that you should go.
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sent for and it's effect was beneficial;
but tho the invalid regained his conscious
ness, he was still suffering severely, and
seemed to be light-headed He talked
wildly, and called Maya by her mothers
name. imploring her sometimes to save
him, sometimes not to leave him to die
alone. AS soon as he had shown signs
of returning animation, the girl had ban
ished Breakspear to the adjoining room,
explaining that it would be dangerous
for her father to wake and see stranger.
He had not been told of Breakspear's
presence in the house, and this was no
time for explanations. When Jim begged
her to send to Mallery-Tavy or Mavistock
for doctor, she only shook her head
sadly. Her father much adverse to
doctors, and would take no medicine that
had not been prescribed by Michael. II
he were disobeyed, and a strange doctor
brought .into the house, he would be 50
angry and excited that the consequences
might be disastrous.
| In her anxiety for her father Maya for
got to reckon time, and it was long past
the hour for the changed appointment
when the recollection of 1t flashed back
into her mind. Her heart gave a great
| bound and then seemed to stop beating.
For a moment she feared that she would
faint, but by a desperate effort she con-
trolled herself.
She had said to Breakspear that moth
| ing should prevent her keeping the APP
| pointment; yet she had not gone. Now
it was too late, even if she could leave her
father. 1t was not likely that her enemy
would wait her convenience for long.
When he found that she did not come he
/ would probably take it for granted that
| she had never intended to do so, and
would go away to carry out the threatened
revenge.
Torn between her fear Of the blackmail-
l er and her fears for her father
Maya seemed to have been pushed by
fate to the verge of a precipice from which
/ there was no retreat. She knew exactly
| him into her confidence; any man would
say the same, she supposed, not knowing
1 the terrible nature of the secret which lay
at the mercy of a villain. It was useless
4 to ask advice or help of Breakspear, she
told herself, and there was no one else
1 He would doubtless have rem enbered the
appointment, have remarked that she ha6
not kept it, and be glad, if he were the
true man she wished to believe him. Bu1
she could not bear to speak of the matter
1 with him. Since no good could come from
1 referring to it she determined, for the
/ present at least, to ignore it altogeIner.
/ So the day passed. Evening came anG
! the invalid was quieter, but he had begged
4 when he slept Jim had asked that hi
might remain in the next room unit
4 night, unless her cousin returned from hi:
\ mysterious expedition, and the girl hae
4 consented, for it was good to feel tina
she was not quite alone-that someone
cared and We rAadE to help Il 1t were
lpossible. -. Isl FsssS S. 1900 ~
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Thank you for all your goodness to us to-
day."
Jim was on his feet looking down at her
wistfully. Even now he did not think that
she was absolutely sure of his good faith.
(To be Continued Tomorrow.
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O. Ry.) will sell round-trip tickets to Chi-
cago Sept. s6, 81 2S, good to return Oct.
s, on account Of Chicago Centennial, at
ticket office. 900 Nicollet avenue, for fur
Their particulars.
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The North Western Line c., st. p. &
Q. Ry) will sell round trip tickets to Chi
eago Sept 26, 81, %. good to return Oct.
s. on account Of Chicago Centennial, at
rate OF So for round trip. Inquire at city
ticket office, 500 Nicollet avenue, for fur
Their particulars
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Cool summers suggest North Star
Blankets, the finest in the world You
can buy direct from the factory, North
Star Wooden Mills Co., 22S I'd st S, Minne-
apolis. One block from Milwaukee station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
CHINA STILL FEARS WAR.
FUTILE DEFENCE PLANS
Japanese Ne1cs Not Redssuring-
Viceroys' Reports.

Peking. Dec. 27.-The opinion entertained by
the best informed diplomats in Peking that war
between Russia and Japan is almost inevitable
remains unchanged
Nothing has been received here to corroborate
the dispatches from Toxic, which said that the
japanese government adopting an impera-
tive tone in pressing for speedy reply to its
last note. The report is not believed.
Official communications received here from
high sources say that the Japanese war party
is growing in strength. and is bringing all its
influence to bear the government.
The Chinese Board of War has ordered the
viceroys to furnish full information as to the
numbers Of foreign trained troops available for
active service. The viceroys Of three of the
central provinces in response have reported that
10000 such troops are in readiness. This is un-
questonably a remarkable exa aggeration, as the
great majority of the foreign trained troops exist
only paper
The Empress Dowager has issued edict, at
the request of Prince Ching, appointing several
unknown and probably inexperienced officials
as heads of army departments. One such has
been appointed Director of Training, another has
been given command of the Department OF In
structon. and a third has been put in charge
Of the department which has to do with the
supply of ammunition.
Influential officials continue in their deterni-
nation to keep. If possible China neutral in case
Of war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28

Delegates Chosen to Contention
No Bribery an the City.

Panama, Dec. 27.-EIections for members Of
the Constitutional Convention took place to-day
In every part of the republic. The results are
not yet known. but kilograms from the interior
report the apparent triumph of the candidates
proposed by the popular junta. composed OF
Liberals and Conservatives.
For the first time in the history of the 18TH
mus the elections In the city of Panama have
been conducted without any attempt at bribery
other illegaIities.
Ernest Lefevre. Director Of Telegraphs Of the
Republic of Panama. married last night to
Miss Oderay Arrange. daughter Of Jose Augustin
Arrange. president of the provisional govern
ment. The sponsors were Sefor Arrange and
Mrs. Amador wife Of DR.. Manuel Amador. the
Minister of Finance. The wedding was attended
by several prominent persons, including Minister
Buchanan, officers OF the United States Navy
and members of the consular corps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
RUSSIA CHINA'S PERIL.
Slight Pretert Needed for Var
JQpans Preparation.

London, Dec. 2S.-''The Tirness'' Peking corre-
spondent, discussing how China will meet the
situation in case Of war between Russia and
japan. says that China will not voluntarily take
up arms but that 1t is possible that Russia may
wantonly attack China. He quotes the remark
of Paul Lessar, Russian Minister to China,
answering the query on what pretext Russia
could advance Pekng, China's sole desire
being to maintain inflexible neutrality. NJ
Lessar simply replied. "On eur tirera la quaue
iusqua ce quils mordent" ('Some one will pull
their pigtails until they bite'O.
The correspondent thinks that Great Britain
fails to appreciate the significance of the pres
ent situation and adds that the Japanese
preparations, in contrast with the policy Of
Great Britain. more complete thorough and
detailed than the world probably has ever SEEN
One victory would give Japan immense prestige
in Peking, and might influence China to assist
Japan and bring the Russo-French alliance into
operation.
The Timess" correspondent goes on 10 say
that NJ. Uchida. the japanese Minister at Pc
king, deserves the greatest credit for having
checked China from committing herself by
agreement with Russia regarding Manchuria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
PANAMA ASSUMES DEBT.
REPUBLICS GOOD FAITH.
VIII Take 4bout a Fifteenth Part
of C0Iombia's Obligation.

NJ Bunau-variila, minister of Panama to the
United States. stated last night that ne had in
formed Sir H. Mortimer Durand British Am
bassador to the Unite States. OF Panama's will
ingness to assume a part of the exterior Cebt
of Colombia. in proportion to the population of
Panama, compared with that OF Colombia The
minister says this will be done as soon as the
independence Of Panama is recognized by Co
lombia.
Pananans here who were informed OF the
course adopted by NJ. Bunau-yarilla said that
this step had been taken to show the good faith
of the new republic They believe that court
of arbitration would have reached the conclu-
sion that any part of Colombia's exterior debt
should be assumed by Panama. as never in the
history of the country any part OF the ex-
terror loans utilized for the benefit OF Panama.
The total amount OF the exterior debt with in
terest added. is about s15.OOOOOO. and Panama
has population about one-fifteenth of that OF
Colombia. that Panama will take upon itself
the payment of about S1OOOOOO. If the eondi-
tions are carried out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
IN OPEN BOAT ALL NIGHT.
Men Jump Around II Hours to
Keen from Freezing to Death.

Babylon, Long Island, Dec 27.-With the
Thermometer about zero last night near here,
two men were compelled to remain in an open
boat, and for fourteen hours had to jump around
in the boat TO keep from freezing to death One
Of them is now in bad way from exposure, but
his condition is not considered critical.
William Donley. a Lindenhurst hotelkeeper,
and John Lapley. Of New-York City. left Lin
denhurst yesterday to go cunning. They were
caught In heavy squall Of snow. They at
tempted to return, but the mast OF the boat was
carried away and they were taken by the ice
foes to ConkIin's Point, just east OF here. They
drifted around there in the boat all night, and
this morning they hoisted a signal Of distress
which was seen by Captains Philip and Andrew
sammis. Of this place, who rescued them and
brought them ashore.
LapIey was partially frozen from the cold, but
Donley did not suffer to any extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
CENSORSHIP IN JAPAN.
Peace and Var RNmOrs Balance
Talk of Nezc alliance.

London. Dec 2S-"The Daily Malls" Kobe
correspondent asserts that the Japanese army
authorities have requested the newspapers to
refrain from publishing news concerning the
movements of troops or other warlike prepara-
tions. In an editorial The Daily Mail" says it
regards this as a practical censorship and an
ominous sign
Editorials in other morning newspapers ex-
press concern over the movement of foreign
warships toward the Far East, and particularly
over the statement that United States marines
have been ordered to Corea, fearing some un-
toreseen incident may precipitate a clash. on
the other hand, the speech delivered by NJ. Del
casse the French Foreign Minister. in the SEN
ate on Saturday, when he said that nothing had
occurred to cause him to place faith in the
alarming reports that were being published
daily is looked upon reassuring. and 1T ts
believed that the efforts of the powers may still
be successful in preserving peace.
Gable dispatches published in this morning s
newspapers record no important developments of
Far Eastern affairs.
THE Daily Nails Toxic correspondent reports
the opening of negotiations with Prince Ching
party with the object of forming an offensive
and defensive alliance between China and Japan.
The Morning Posts Peking correspondent
SAYS that all classes of Cinnamon unite in be-
lieving that in case of war China must help the
Japanese and that If this help should not be
given there will be insurrection against the
Manchu dynasty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
JAPAN'IS WAR PLANS.
Merchant Vessels Ready to Register
Under British Flag, 1t Is SAID.

Japan is the destination of three men who
arrived the Etruria yesterday. They are
hurrying to reach that country before war has
q chance to break out with Russia. One OF
them, Percival Phillips, the correspondent
of THE London Daily Express caught the
ship at Queenstown. having started from Lon
don on four hours notice. He brought bag
gage except half a dozen collars. which he
bought at Queenstown. He left here for Pitts
burg on the first train he could catch and will
stop over long enough to see his mother there
Then he starts overland for San Francisco to
catch the Pacific mail steamer Siberia. which
sails from that port January {.
r. Krishnaan. an East Indian, whose home is
in Shanghai. and A. de J. Sousa, a Portuguese
merchant OF Shanghai. also hope to make the
same ship. Mr.. Sousa will go to Washington
first to confer with the Chinese Minister. He
said that in London every one looks upon war
as inevitable and went on:
In case of war breaking out between Russia
Japanese merchantmen is under instruc-
tions to hurry 10 the nearest British consul and
register his ship under the British flag. Each cap
tain is provided with certified check for the value
II registered at the Brltsh consulate Wherever ne
is under his own ownership.
was currently reported IN LONDON before We
left there that English military attaches had been
sent TO Japan. ostenstbly TO study the language
but really 10 be on the ground In case war is de-
rIared Quantities of ammunition have been shipped
10 IaDan I'm the last few weeks nom WoOlWtch
Arsenal. in readiness for war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
PACIFIC ISLAND POSTS.
General Macarthur Returns from a
Tour of Inspection.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUxr.I

San Francisco. Dec. 27.-General Arthur Mac
Arthur commanding the Division Of the Pacific
returned to-day the Siberia from a month IS
sojourn in and about Honolulu. He was accom-
panied by his wife ard his aid, Colonel Parker
w. West. General MacArthurs object in visit
ing the hawaiian Islands was to examine and
report proposed sites for military posts and
he said that scarcely a foot of the island Of
Oahu left uninspected by himself and the
board of army officers who went to Hawaii to
learn the need of fortidcations.
The islands. and particularly Oahu" said
General Macarthur. ARE of vast importance
from a military standpoint and viii no doubt
be looked after by this government. We in
spected all parts of Oahu except the very noun
tain tops. but visited none of the other islands.
/ not prepared to say where the military
posts may be situated or how many may be
established. All that information is to be en-
bodied in the report compiled by the board and
TO be submitted to the authorities at Washing
ton"
General Macarthur would not discuss his re-
cent alleged interview at Honolulu. in which he
was made to say that war with Germany was
probable in the near future. IT have nothing to
say about it," he remarked 81 cannot discuss
the matter at ALL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
WARSHIPS' FINE RECORD.
No Repairs Needed after Squad
rOn'S Run to Honolulu.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Honolulu. Dec 20 (via San Francisco. Dec 20
The arrival on Wednesday of the largest fleet
or war vessels ever seen in any port on the Pa
CHIC Ocean was noteworthy event The fleet
comprised three battleships and four cruisers of
the United States Asiatic Squadron which
crossed the ocean from Yokohama. The battle
ship Kentucky was in the lead, followed by the
Wisconsin and the Oregon and the cruisers
New-Orleans Raleigh. Albany and Cincinnati
Coaling began as soon the Kentucky and the
Wisconsin reached wharf. It was kept I'D at
the rate Of $50 tons hour, and the coaling of
the entire feet was completed at noon to-day
The entire fleet reached here after the LONG.
voyage without accident and with no repairs
necessary. AS soon as any one of the vessels
had coaled she might have started at once on
the return voyage This exploit is regarded as
one OF the most important that any modern
feet has accomplished in time of peace.
With the arrival Of the feet Honolulu boasted
Of three rear admirals and major general of
the army. The admirals were Admiral Evans
in command of the fleet; Admiral Cooper, in
miral Terry, in command of the naval station
at Honolulu. The major general was Mac
Arthur. returning from China to San Francisco
Many entertainments have been planned before
the departure of the feet on December %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
NEARLY SUNK By 4 NINE
NdrToaO Escape of German Mail
Steanler Near SINGAPORE.

victoria. b. C.. Dec 27.-The steamer sbinano
VII" arrived to-day from China and Japan
poiUs' Drought a remarkable story from Singa-
~ "hch is Vouehed for by Shanghai papers,
mario" escape of the German mail
fiihz Heinrich from being blown up
by a submarine mine. When the steamer 1vos
leaving Singapore steam launch with marty
OF British naval officers on board steamed
'o"aro her' and the British naval men shouted
e@elteoiy; You are in great danger! Right be-
lure you Is a submarine mine! For Gods sake
90 astern full speed" Captain Heintzer, res liz
ing that his vessel had too much way to stop,
steamed at full speed, ahead hoping 10 get over
'he Danger spot. Suddenly the mine exploded
ABOUT two lengths astern with a tremendous
roar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28

washington, Dec. fit is said here that the
reason for the removal at this ume OF the pouy
- ~. founder OF the Smithsonian Institution from
60 70 this country is because a stone quarry
bas encroached on the English cemetery at Genos
80 .leh an extent that IL has become necessary 20
e,,a :" The cofins buried there MI Bel Ieit TINS
a',r,ntrv a little more than week ago. coisTsss
se .,urrourlation for the removal or ar
e,attI.on.s body 10 this country aud IL couid nol
b. learned tonight, owing 10 the absenee zee Da fp4
tt|r I sTgleV from the city, whether the reseHts
s e Smithsonian institution had voted money Ior
shfs n,,rnose or DR.. Bell was acllns on ms own
,aI,t. I've Tho matter had been discussed N I0CA
s.te.,sec circles where the opinion preValH tnat
snot IA the grounds Of the institution mere 10 iiAo
,nroESr site for the dnal resting place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
TALK OF PEACE IN SoMALILAND.
Little Confidence, However, Placed in the
Mullah's Proposals.

Rome Dec. 27-News has been received here that
Captain Risio. commander Of the Italian squadron
near SomaIand, arrived at Obbia the flagship
Cristoforo Colombo. He sent emissaries to the in
terror having received intimation that the
Mullah disposed TO treat with Great Britain
through the Italians. The Muah is believed to be
in an almost desperate condition owing to the lack
of a good base of supplies. There IS however, no
belief In the good faith OF the Mullah, as it is
thought his alleged disposition to treat with Great
Britain through the italian officers Is merely
strategem TO gain time while waiting for supplies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
BLOWN UP BY NITRATE.
British Vessel Sunk Near Porto Rico-Hard-
ships of Crew.

San Juan. P. R.. Dec. 21.-The British schoon-
er rugged steamer Lady Joicey. Captain Smith,
bound from Chilian ports to Savannah. Whining
ton, N c., and New-York, with a full cargo OF
nitrate of soda took fire and sank seventy-fve
miles due south OF Porto Rico last Wednesday.
The cargo OF the Lady Joicey exploded. and
the vessel went down within two and half
hours all efforts to save her having proved
futile.
Captain Smith. with his crew and passengers.
arrived at Ponce in two small boats. The men
were exhausted and almost naked, having suf-
fered greatly IN making their way through
heavy seas. There were fatalities. and the
only serious injury was suffered by one sailor.
who had his leg broken and who is now in the
hospital The British consul at Ponce attended
to the immediate wants of the shipwrecked
men, who are expected TO arrive here to-mor-
row.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
A REMARKABLE FRENCH DUEL
One of the Combatants Wounded, but No
Reconciliation Takes Place.

Paris. Dec. IA duel with swords was fought
the morning between Captain Levy. OF the 9Th
Regiment of Engineers and Henry de Moroy.
- -, - eorntte CAPTAIN Levy was wounded
n The arm The usual results OF French duels did
not follow in his case, the opponents remaining az
@ ~ otIad - The duel was the outcome OF an
oitercstfon 1ver the Dreyfus case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28

Company and other Corporations. Is completing
arrangements for automobile tour around the
world with his wifs and a small party. They viii
make numerous stops and side trips taking near
ly twelve months. Mr.. Gtdden has made several
tours of Europe in his high power machine. and
has recently returned from tour north OF the
Arctic Circle and south through Europe. a jour
ney of fourteen thousand miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
DIR. BELLS MISSION TO GENOA
viii Bring Back Remains Of Founder Of
Smithsonian Institution.

Genoa Dec N.-Alexander Graham Bell. inventor
OF the telephone. has arrived here He viii convey
a the Smithsonian Institution at Washington the
roains Of James Smithson. founder OF the insttu-
lion who died in Genoa IN 1873
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-28
MARINES AT PANAMA CHANGE CAMP
The Prairie's Men at Bas 0bispo-The
Castine's Arrival

Colon. Dec. 27.-The marines from the con-
verted cruiser Prairie who had been stationed
at Yaviza have gone from there to Panama. and
are now at Bas Obispo. station on the Panama
Railroad. They occupy the houses Of the canal
company.
The United States gunboat Castine has ar
rived here.