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CHAPTER Xxx.
Alwin's Bane.
Much goes worse than Is expected.

-HAvAMAL.
The light Of the short day had faded, but
the wind had not gone down with the sun.
Powdery snow choked the air in binding
storm One could not distinguish house,
though it were within foot of his eyes.
IF do not come to the gate before long"
Alvin observed to the shaggy little Nor
wegian pony along whose neck he was
bending Il shall believe that the fences
have been showed under"
He had been sent out to find another of
Biorns sailors who CHANGED to be visiting
In the neighborhood, to invite him to come
to Brattahlid and tell what else he might
know concerning the chiefs yoyage--a sub
ject in which Left had become strangely in
terested. Alvin had accomplished his err
rand and was returning alf-frozen. with n
ravenous appetite that made him doubly
impatient over their slow progress.
III We do not get there before long" he
repeated to the pony, with dig into his
TANKS II shall get afraid that the drifts
have covered the houses also, and that we
are already riding over the roofs without
knowing it
But as he said IL tall gate post rose on
either side of him, and the pony turned to
the left and began cropping his way across
the courtyard to his stable.
The windows of the great hall glowed
with light and warmth and jovial voices and
fragrant smells burst out upon the storm
with every swing of the broad door. AS
soon as he had stabbed his horse Alvin
hurried toward IL eagerly and staining
and shaking of the snow, pushed his way
In through the crowd of house thralls who
were running to and from the pantry with
bowls and trenchers and loads Of food. He
hoped that Left was thers, SO that he
should not have to go back across the
snowy courtyard to the sleeping loft TO
make his report. Stopping Just inside the
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CHAPTER XXI.
The Heart of a Shield Maiden.


Kindred die,
We ourselves also die;
Dut the fair fame
Never dies
OF him who had earned 1t.
Out of doors the stir of spring was in the
air; snow melting on the hills, grass sprout-
ing on the plains Gditha's troubled face
frightened little as she turned up the lane
against the sun and felt Its warmth upon
her cheek
ut gives one the feeling that 1t will melt
ones sorrows as it melts the snow" she
told herself.
Then she passed through the gate into
the budding courtyard. where her eyes fell
upon Leif's sleeping loft. with Kark run
ming briskly up the steps, and the bright
ness faded.
But there is some ice the sun cannot
melt" she sighed
On the threshold of the great hall Thor
hill stood waiting for her Inside all was
confusion-men placing tables and bringing
in straw, maids spreading the embroidered
cloths and hanging the holiday tapestries.
The matron's headdress was awry, her
cheeks We're like peoples and her keys were
kept in a perpetual jingle by her busting
motions.
She cried out as soon az Editha came
within hearing distance. How long you
have been, you little good-for- nothing! 1
have looked out four times for you. Was
Astrid away from home? Did you return
by Eric's ford and learn whose slip it is
that is coming in?
The little Saxon maid dropped her re-
spectful courtesy. If at the came time she
dropped her eyes with a touch of embar-
rassmeTt the matren was too preoccupled
to observe it.
Il was hindered by necessity. lady, Astrla
was not away from home. but she was un-
certain whether her son would wish to sell
any malt so I was Obliged to walt until he
came in from the stables 70
.sHumph.'' snifred Thorhild. "Egil OIafs-
son has become of great Importance since
his father was mound laid This Is the
third time ! have been kept waiting for
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Indiana Traction Lines Combine.

A dispatch from Anderson, Ind, Sunday
says: At the annual meeting of the stock
holders and directors of the Union Trac-
ton Company of Indiana yesterday final
steps were completed for the merger of
the company's lines with those of the In
dianapolis Northern Traction Company,
connecting Indianapolis with Peru and Lo-
gansport. This gives the combined COM
panies $50 miles of electric interurban
trackage, connecting the principal cities of
central and northern Indiana, with a capt.
tai stock of S9,6o0,O00. The plan CT merger
was inaugurated by lease some months
ago and completed today by the adoption
of the following resolution:
Resolved, That both the common and
preferred stock of the Union Traction
Company shall participate proportionately
in the division of the common stock of the
Indianapolis Northern Company, which
company is and shall be a leased and con-
stituent part of the Union Traction Com
pany.
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done the deed, Left flung the dripping sword
down beside its VICTIM and without speak
ing, STROBE out of the room.
Then strange thing happened. Helga
ran over to where the lifeless heap lay in a
widening pool of blood and raised the
wounded head in her arms and rained down
upon the still white face such tears as no
one had ever thought to see her shed.
When Thorhild came to take her away she
cried out, SO that every one could hear her:
do you not understand? / loved him. L
did not find it out until now. loved him
with all my heart, and now he will never
know! Loved him."
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Statue of Sterling Morton.

Sculptor Rudolph Evans has been in
Washington several days, at the home Of
his father. 1898 Connecticut avenue, making
preparations for the execution Of the me-
mortal to be erected in Morton Park, Ne-
braska City, in memory of the late j. Ster-
ling Morton, Secretary OF the Department
of Agriculture. The statue is to be erected
at the expense of the Arbor Day Memorial
Association. as a tribute to the founder OF
arbor day. 1t is to be a full-size figure of
the Secretary. standing on a granite base,
and inu front of him is TO be a wood sprfte,
guarding and training up young sapling.
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There is much in merit,
but OF two stores OF equal
merit the one that does the
best advertising will do the
most business.
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THE FRONTENAC-A NEW HOTEL, AS GOOD
as the best-kentucky ave-, Atlantic City; 100
yards from Beach. The center of all attractions
Direct southern exposure. Contains every Com
fort and convenience, including elevator, steam
heat baths, etc. Capacity, $50. Spacious
parlors, with unobstructed view of ocean. Special
spring terms for pleasant AMI excellent
cuisine. IS and $40 weekly; 81 so and 81 daily
Booklet. Mrs. Il. Y. MOVER. fe2S- a6t-lO
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BERKSHIRE INN,
HOTEL. JACKS SON.

On the Ocean Front at Virginia ave., overlooking
Boardwalk and Steel Pier. A new. FIREPROOF
hotel, built of brick. and steel. 100 beauti-
fully furnished rooms, with unobstructed view of
ocean, many with bath. The hotel Is a model Of
elegance and superior comfort. Elevator; steam
heat; paror &c. Cuisine and service Of the
highest standard. Terms are reasonable. Write for
folder tte2l -26t-12l CHARLES E. COPE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
TO ASSESS DAMAGES.


The case OF Louise Dyson against the
Rhode Island company. in which part OF
the jury was impanelled yesterday. was
placed on trial this morning before Judge
Dubois. the vacancies having been filed.
The defendant was defauted and the
case went to the jury for assessment OF
damages.
Testimony regarding the extent or the
plaintiffs injuries was put in, several
physicians testifying to Mrs. Dysons
injuries being severe and consisting OF
a fractured rib and internal injuries.
The plaintiff received the Injuries dur
ing a collision OF cars while riding on
Crescent Park car and she asks for $4,000
damages.
The defense has yet to put in Its testi-
mony regarding the extent OF the Injuries
and the -dse is still pending.
Irving Champlin is the cousel for the
plaintifr and David 8. Baker and l.. w.
Waterman for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
SQUARE OVERWHEL MED

AT last the enemy's infantry over
whelmed the square and annihilated them
all. with the exception Of the 81 fugitives
above mentioned"
The dispatch closes with the "list OF
officers and men missing and no doubt
killed in action" namely Col A w, V.
Plunkett. Capts. Johnston, Stewart, OIL
Gaynor and Bell. all OF the Kings Afri-
can Rifles; Capt Whey OF the Second
Sikhs; Capt. Sims of the Indian medical
STAN; two white privates, ~ men of the
Second Sikhs and 124 men of the Africa N
Rifles. The two Maxim guns were also
lost.
Another dispatch from General Man
ming, who Immediately on hearing OF the
deieat or Colonel Plunkett started for
1umDurru with AGO men says further ins
formation reached him from Colonel
Cobbe to the effect that the latter has
plenty of food and supplies and four
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
court
CASES
DELAYED
Trials Of Several Cases Gould
Not Proceed Because Panels
Were Incomplete.

A peculiar jury tangle has been the
cause OF many complications at the Prov
idence court house during the past week
resulting in the closing of one OF the
court rooms in the common pleas division
for the greater part OF a day and leaving
parts OF juries inpanelled on three oases
without enough TO complete them.
The trouble began Tuesday when II was
found that by reason OF the continuance
OF the case OF Whipple VS.. stephens for
several days the jury in that case was
not available for any other during the
interim When the case OF Oates VS.. the
Union railroad company was called on
ly 10 Jurors were available. and a day
was lost in summoning new jurors to
supply the deficiency.
These were speedily used up and We'd
neyday after a jury had resEed In enc
case but - men were found available.
II was thought Il might be possible 10
get a jury TO go on with case against
the Rhode Island company but three OF
the II were challenged and that left those
3 men available.
The remaining three were taken as the
nucleous OF n point 90 try a case againsa
the American Locomotive company which
effectually tied up all the jurors at pres-
ent on duty.
The situation was relieved TODAY by the
conclusion OF several cascs and there
was an over supply for time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
FIRST WOMAN STUDENT.
Mrs, lie Roy, Who Obtained a CertIficaSs
From Harvard, Dies at New York,

New York. April 2s.-Harvard's first
woman student" whose determination 20
enter tho examinations OF Harvard uni
versity on terms OF equality with men
students resulted in the founding OF Rad
cllfre college. is dead from Brights dis
ease. Her name was Clementina NJ. Le-
Roy. She was the wife OF Herman Stew
art Leroy. n member Of one OF the we'll
known families of this city.
She was Miss Clementlna Morgan. In
her girllhood her parents wished to have
her 60 TO Nassar or go some woman s
seminary but she declined 10 do so. say
ing that she would have degree from
Harvard.
She applied for matriculation I'm Har-
ward I'm 1870. 10 the great astonishment of
the faculty. The president finally agreed
to let her pass examinations. although no
arrangements could be made actually 10
admit her 10 the institution. She received
A certificate. saying that she had passed
in All the studies with distinction ana
raveral annual examinations. which she
passed later. giving her n standing al
most equal 90 a 1eRree. N ~ had been
possible for woman In those days TO be
an A. II.
Mrs. Leroy was one OF the organizing
trustees Of Barnard college. and for sew
erai years was actively interested In It's
e6airs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
ELEVATOR FELL.
AgassIan Was Injured and Sues Franklin
Michlne Co. for $4,000.

As the result OF the falling of an sleva-
tor at the Franklin Machine company s
plant Dec. 30, 1902. Charles Agassean has
brought suit against that company for
$1,000. The plaintiff who was employed by
the American Screw company was sent
TO the defendant company's plant with q
truck loaded with screws. II was neces-
sary to use an elevator and the plaintiff
claims that although the load was no
greater than an elevator OF that sort
should carry the cable broke when II was
about two stories up letting the load fall
to the ground. The plaintiff alleges con-
siderable injuries as the result OF the Jar
and others from the falling OF the load
upon him and claims that he will never
be as we'll again.
Barney and Lee are his attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
A PUBLIC HEARING.
To Be Given by the Committee on the Reo-
cation of Monuments.

The members OF the committee on the
relocation OF public monuments met In
the mayors office, City Hall. this morn
ing and were qualified and sworn in by
Secretary OF State Bennett. The commit
tee was organized with Judge Horatio
Rodgers as chairman and Daniel #. Hay
den, clerk.
1t was voted 10 hold a public hearing
upon the relocation OF the monument Of
General Burnside and the Soldiers and
Sailors monuments now located in Ex-
change place. the hearing to take place
May 5th at o'clock In the State House.
The following constitute the committee,
Judge Horatio Rogers, Secretary OF State
Auditor Philip 8. Chase. John Hendricks,
president Of common council and r. III. l.
Goddard.
All OF the committee were present with
the exception of Mr.. Goddard who is
travelling In Europe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23

London, April 23.-The war office today
received from Brig. Gen. Manning. in
command of the British forces In Somal-
fland despatch dated 20 miles westward
OF Galadi. Somaliland, April Is, as fol-
lows:
II regret to report that flying column
under the command OF Col Cobbe which
left Galadi. April 10, TO reconnoitre the
road TO WalwaL had a most serious cheek
April is. on the morning of April lS.
Col. Cobbe was at Gumburru, 40 miles
westward of Galadi and had decided to
return to Galadi, owing to the serious
difficulty in finding the road to Wulwal
and to the shortness OF water
He was about to leave his Zareba (pro-
tected camp when firing was heard IN
the direction of a small party under the
command OF Capt. Olivey which had been
sent In a westerly direction to reconnoire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
CANNOT WITHDRAW

He has about n thousand camels and
does not think he can withdraw from his
position without assistance, because the
scrub is thick and the enemy's forces
seem likely to act on the offensive.
General Manning adds: 81 march again
directly and expect to arrive at Gum
ourru tomorrow at noon. l shall accom-
piish the extricatlon OF Colonel Cobbe
with as much transport az possible ana
return to Galadi l can only carry suffl-
oient water for the march TO Gumburru.
returning directly. I shall, therefore. be
unable to advance against the enemy II
the latter holds back"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
MANY LIVES IN PERIL.
Three Persons Injured and Sixteen Families
Driven Into The Street by Fire.

Chicago. April 23.-Three persons were
injured and l6 families were driven to the
street early today by fire I'm an apart
ment house at 263. 265 and 267 Thirty-hfth
street, which totally wrecked the struc-
ture. The injured:'
Mrs Gertrude stiles, probably fatally.
Mrs VIM Linden. badly burned.
Mrs. Gottfred Sowitch. badly burned
about the face while rcscuing child OF
Mrs. Linden.
The hre started I'm the basement OF the
building and had gained such headway
when the fremen arrived that a general
call for engines was sent In. Most OF the
tenants were caught while asleep and
barely had time to reach the street I'm
their night clothing. Neighbors made
them comfortable until friends and rela- =
tives arrived and took them 20 their
homes. The loss on the building was $25,
400
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
Wife DEAD,
HUSBAND
is GONE
Peculiar Circumstances Surround
Demise Of Mrs. MOOrehead
Who Took Poison at Brooklyn

New York. April 23.-After suffering
terrible agony for more than FIVE days
Mrs. l.. Il. Moorehead, a mysterious
young woman of great beauty is dead In
the Brooklyn hospital.
Although 1t was known that the young
woman had taken poison, presumably
with suicidal intent, no report was made
OF the case TO the police until late hour
last night.
In the meantime the husband. who had
watched at the bedside OF his wife since
she was taken to the hospital had dis
appeared and all trace of him has been
lost.
According 90 the information gathered
by the coroner, Mrs. Moorehead took
poison last Friday while in At OF pique,
following a quarrel with her husband at
tho St George He Immediately gave
the alarm A physician who was called
saw that there was little chance for
the woman's recovery and he ordered
that che be taken TO the hospital.
Moorehesd kept repeating TO the ply
sician that he must save the woman, for
II she died he was ruined.
In tho hotel 10 was understood at first
that the husband said his wife had at
tempted suicide after a little quarrel with
him. But later he changed his story.
saying that she had taken poison by mis-
take.
II was loarned today that Mrs. Moore
head was the daughter OF George w.
Trimble OF Philadelphia. Moorehead.
who disappeared after his wife's death.
has not yet been located.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23

since. and have to report the total loss
or Col. Plunketts party. with the excep-
tion Of 81 Yaos, who have arrived here.
The latest information extracted from
the fugitives Is to the effect that Col.
Plunkett pushed on after the enemy 3
force to the open country seven miles
westward OF Gumburru. where he was
attacked by very strong force OF mount
ed troops and the enemy's infantry. who
attacked at close quarters.
He kept back the enemy until he had
no more ammunition when he formed a
square and charged with bayonets I'm the
direction OF Col Cobbe's zareba lie
moved some distance in this manner, but
a great many men, including Col. Plum
kett himself. were killed or wounded by
the pursuing enemy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
SUES FOR BALANCE.
Henry N. Wood Claims Susan A. McDer-
mott Owes Him S400.

Suit has been brought in the common
pleas division of the supreme court
against Susan A. McDermott OF this city
BY Henry NJ. Wood.
The plaintiff claims he built, house
for the defendant on Linwood avenue
tho contract price OF which was 5000.
The sum OF $4,000 was paid on the ac-
ceptance of the house by the defendant.
but the plaintiff claims that althoush
he kept his contract in every respect the
defendant had not paid him the bal
ance, 500.
He places his damage at 5000, and
brings suit by his attorney, Albert ID.
Bean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23

dealers remarked that they would be glad
when they got their union men back.
The numerous complaints which came
in every day from their customers en-
phasized the great difference between
union and non union help.
General Organizer Grace and First Vice
President j. O'Toole have been active
since yesterday morning and the present
indications point to a settlement late this
afternoon.
The teamsters will hold a ball In Music
hall tomorrow evening and the program
has heceived generous subscription from
leading firms throughout the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23

The Eastern company Is greatly in need
OF teamsters JUST now while the coal bust
ness Is booming.
The union men ars all capable teams.
ters and experienced in the business OF
de livering family coal. 1t is hard TO get
teamstersswho can cd this work in sat
isfactory manner and it is for this rea-
son that they are In demand by the coal
dealers
During the recent strike the dealers
had a trying time with the unsatisfactory
work OF the strike-breakers and many
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
DEPUTY SHERIFF M'CUsEtR BACK.

duties as court officer in Judge Wilour
room in the Providence county eou'
house today after an Illness OF over
week. -, -. -.ttn
bronchitis and Ia grippe and on his ep.
pearance this morning received~e nesIU
,yelcorie from members or the Urr hnu
other court attaches. With whom no
favorite.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
VERDICT FOR $3.50.
Awarded Mesgan In His Suit Against Rhode
lsIand Co. for Injuries 10 wife.

The jury in the case OF Francis c. Nee
gan against the Rhode Island company
returned verdict for the plaintiff for
$3.50.
Mr.. Meegan was sueing to recover dam
ages for injuries received by his wife,
who was knocked from a buggy which
was run into by an electric car on Paw
tucket avenue, August 13. 1902. She is said
to have sustained permanent injuries.
German, Egan and German were the
plaintiffs counsel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
Meeting to Be Held This Afternoon,
at Which It Is Probable Ar
rangementS Will Be Made
for Their Return.

The have gone back the yards of
Eastern company few work there but their
sponsby through order given by the drivers
The had their regular roll call meeting this morning
special meeting
held o'clock and it rumored that the
ing will result in arrangements whereby of the will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
CARPENTERS STILL OUT.

The union carpenters who struck at the
Evans shop. Wayland avenue Tuesday.
are still out and " the strike r. not set
tied today there ls little probability OF
hero going back there 20 work
About eight mer went out Tuesday be-
cause several non-union plumbers were
put 20 work upon the same job. The non
union plumbers are still at work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
FIRST COMPLAINT.
New Law Relative 10 Destruction Of Pro-
perry Offender Is Bound Over.

jeremiah Kennedy was bound over 90
the grand jury In 500 by Judge Sweet
land today. for wantonly destroying prop
erty OF the city OF Providence.
lie was arrested for drunkenness I'm the
2d police district. last night and In his
alcoholic induced treuzy, tore zap the seat
I'm his cell and with. II battered the brick
work. doing damage 20 the extent OF $40.
This IL the first complaint I'm this court
under the new act
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
AFTER THE THEATRE

Go to Dary a Anthony's. One Of those
dainty, after the theatre suppers Is ft-
ting climax to the evenings entertain
ment. (Formerly l.. A. Tillinghast's.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
Troops Under Col. Plunkctt Slaugh-
tered by Enemy Near Gumburru,
in SOmaliland--Ten Officers and
18O Men Met Death While At
tempting to Retreat to Col.
CObbe'S Protective Camp.

Aden Arabia April a3The British transport Hadinge arrived
here today from Berbera the capital of Soaand Africa
and confirmed the of British defeat Sonaland
The officers of the Hardnge that officers and
out OF total British force of recently killed
gagement with the Somalis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
relief FORCE SENT

"At 9:15 In the morning Col Cobbe des-
patched Col. Plunkett with 1900 men OF
the Second battalion Of the Kings Afri-
can rifles, As men OF the second Slkhs and
two maxim guns for the extricatlon OF
Capt. Olivey. IL necessary. As matter
OF fact Capt. Olivey had not been enga-
ged Col. Plunkett. on Joining the de-
tachment, continued TO push on. At IL as
Col Cobbe heard a heavy fire In the di-
rection taken by Col. Plunkett and at
about one In the afternoon few fugi-
tives coming In reported that Col Pun
kett had been defeated with loss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-23
ALMOST ANhlHtlAIED

"The news has been fully corroborated