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Adviser and found 1t contained much
useful information about the care of
my health, about physiology, anato-
my, and everything a woman should
know. I then decided to write DIR.
Pierce and tell him all about my all
ments. I received such a nice carefully
considered letter, in reply, giving me
advice about my diet, exercise and all.
This advice is free to everyone and
wonder you don't write him at once. It
didn't take me many months to regain
my good looks. Ever since was fifteen
I have suffered untold agonies periodic
ally but now am free from pain, worry
| and bad temper. I started in with light
exercise and movements in the morning
before dressing, taking breathing exer-
else and tepid sponge bath. Occasion
ally, about once a week, took little
vegetable pill called DR.. Pierce's Pleas
and to stimulate the liver. Then took
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription three
times a day for those womanly weak
nesses told you about. That's my
secret of beauty. It's the easiest thing
in the world to be happy and keep ones
good looks. Look at the thousands of
women who have been made we'll by
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription; look
how they keep their good looks. DIR.
Pierce offers $500 reward for women who
cannot be cured. Let me read you the
offer: The proprietors and makers Of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription feel
fully warranted in offering to pay $500
in legal money of the United States, for
any case of Leucorrhea, Female Weak
ness, Prolapsus, or Falling of Womb
which they cannot cure. All they ask
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the floor instead of straw, 1t would not be
unlike what my fathers castle was
If l were altogether different would /
look like Saxon maiden also?" Helga's
voice laughed in his ear She had come in
through the womens door, with Thorhild
and throng Of high-born women. Already
she was transformed. A trailing gown OF
blue made her seem to have grown q head
taller. Bits OF finery-a gold belt at her
waist gold brooch on her breast, a string
OF amber beads around her white neck that
showed coquettishly above the snowy ker-
chief-banished the last traces Of the shield
maiden. For the first time 1t occurred to
Alvin that she was more than a good COM
rade-she was girl, a beautiful girl, the
KIND that some day q man would love and
woo and win. He gaZed at her with wonder
and admiration, and something more; gazed
so intently that he did not see EgiPs eyes
fastened upon him.
Helga laughed at his surprise; then she
frowned. IF you say that YOU like me bet
ter in these clothes 1 shall be angry with
you," she whispered sharply.
Fortunately Alvin was not Obliged to
commit himself. At that moment the head
woman or housekeeper who was also mis-
tress of ceremonies in the absence of the
steward, came bustling through the crowd
and divided the men from the women indi-
eating every one his place according to the
strictest Interpretation Of the laws Of pre-
cedence.
If there had been more time for prepara-
ton there would have been a larger COM
pany to greet the returned guardsman. Yet
the messengers Thorhild had hastily de-
spatched had brought back nearly a score
or chiefs and their families; and what with
their additional attendants, and Leifs band
OF followers. and Ercs own household,
there were few empty places along the
walls.
According to custom, Eric sat in his high
seat between two lofty carved pillars mid
way the northern length of the hall. Thor
hid sat in the seat with him; the high-born
men were placed upon his right the high
born women were upon her left. Opposite
them, as became the guest of honor and his
fathers eldest son, Left was established in
the other high-seat. Tyrker, weakened and
blinking, and swaddled in furs, sat on one
side of him: Jarl Harald's son was on the
other, merry-eyed. fresh faced and dressed
like prince. On either hand like beads on
necklace, the crew of the "Sea-Deer''
were strung along. Kark came the very
last Of the line, in the lowest seat by the
door. Alvin had fresh cause to be CRATE
full to the fate that had changed their sta
tons. His place was on the foot stool be-
fore Leff's high-seat, guarding the chief 6
cup 1t was an honorable place, and one
from which he could see and hear. end
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also am a Christian"
Flint had struck steel. Eric leaped to his
feet in a blaze.
Say that again!"
Thorwald and dozen of the guests shook
their heads frantically at him, but Left re-
peated the declaration.
Crash! Down went Eric's goblet. to
siliver into a Thousand pieces on the table
edge With furious curse he flung him
self back in his chair, and leaned there,
painting and glaring.
A hum of voices arose around the room.
Men called out soothing words to the Red
One and expostulations to Left. Others felt
furtively for their weapons. Some of the
women turned pale and chung to each
other. Helga arose, her beautiful face
shining like star, and left their ranks and
came over and seated herself on Left $
foot stool, though the voice of Thorhild
rose high and shrill in scolding. Left S
men Strengthened themselves alertly.. and
fixed upon their master the eyes of ex-
peotant dogs. Thorwald hurried to his
brother, and laid hands on his shoulders,
and endeavored to argue with him.
Left put him aside, as he arose and faced
his father Through the tumult his voice
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of the decoration Of the garter to the shah
Is a very feeble reply to Russia's very
strenuous efforts to secure predominant in
f1uence in Persia. and it is felt in official
circles that the Russian action, which vir
tually amounts to outf1anking the British
strategic frontier may necesstate the oc-
cupation of BaluchiStan in force and a
last resort 1t may become absolutely neces.
sary to cut Russia off from the sea by oc
cupying southern Persia, at the head of
the Persian gulf, which would produce a
serious crisis
1t will be remembered that Premier Bal
four, speaking recently in the house Of
commons said significantly that the re-
quirements of the army were regulated by
the military requirements of India This
statement was repeated a few days ago by
Lord Selborne, and as a pendant to these
remarks hear from a good source that
Lord Kitchener, has telegraphed to the
government that no reduction in the heavy
army estimates must be permitted in view
Of the grave situation In Persia
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TROUBLE IN THE ICE TRUST.
Stockholders Charge officials With
Malfeasance in Office.

The New York Herald Of today says: Ice
Trust stock reached Its lowest ebb yes
terday when the annual report was made
public showing a deficit Of $162. 493 on De-
cember 81, 1902, against surplus of $685.
$40 the year before, a decrease Of $s21 1858
These figures were made public at a
stormy meeting of the stockholders Of the
American Ice Company, held at No. Is
Exchange place, Jersey City.
Direct charges Of malfeaSance and dis
honesty were made against officers of the
company, and only the enormous number
of proxies held by the president, John D.
Schoonmaker, enabled him to defeat res
olution calling for an examination of the
books and papers of the company. One
angry stockholder was howled down after
he had twice proposed that the corporation
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MAKES GAMBLING A FELONY.
Washington Legislature Paid Heed to
Secretary Moody's Warning.

A special dispatch to the New York Her
aid from Seattle, Wash, Tuesday, says:
The state legislature has passed a bill max
ing gambling a felony. The approval of
Gov Mcbride is certain. Opponents Of the
measure had attached a number of amend
ments covering church society games Of
chance, but they were stricken out, and
the bill as it stands makes the participator
in any game for money eligible for sentence
to the pententiary.
In Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane gambling
has been permitted under the wide-open
policy.
Secretary Moody a few months ago de-
clared that no more ships would be sent
to Puget sound for repairs any other
purpose until Bremerton, the navy yard
town, was ridden of gambling houses. The
gamblers raised a large fund and sent lob
byists to Olympia, but they could not de-
feat the bill
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With his ears listens.
And with his eyes observes:
50 explores every prudent man.
-HAyAMAI.
In accordance with the fashion of the
day, Brattahlid was a hall not only in the
sense Of being a large room, but In being
building by itself-and a building it was
entirely unique appearance. Instead of
consisting of huge logs. as Morse houses
almost invariably did. three sides of it had
been built of immense blocks Of red sand
stone; and for the fourth side a low, per-
pendicular, smooth rock had been used. so
that one of the inner walls was formed by
natural cliff between ten and twelve feet
high. Undoubtedly it was from this pecu-
liarity that the name Brattahid had been
bestowed upon ii. Brattahlid signifying
steep side of rock Its style was the ex-
treme of simplicity, for a square opening
in the roof took the place of chimney,
and it had few windows, and those were
small and filed with a bladder-like men,
brane instead OF glass; yet ii was not with
out certain impressiveness. The hall was
so large that nearly two hundred men could
find seats on the two benches that ran
through II from end TO end. Its walls were
OF symmetry and massveness TO outlast
the wear of centuries; and the interior had
even certain splendor.
Tonight, decked for feast II was mag
nihcent to behold. Gay-hued tapestries
covered the SIDES, along which rows OF
round shields overlapped each other like
brfght-painted scales. Over the benches
were laid embroidered cloths; while the
floor was strewn with straw until it spar
kled as with a carpet Of spun gold. Before
the benches, on either side of the long stone
hearth that ran through the center of the
hall, stood tables spread with covers of
flax bleached white foam. The light of
the cracking pine torches quivered and
flashed from gilded vessels and silver-cov-
nd ats NJ rarx hx-,t
tfful glass, ruby ard amber and emerald
green.
II have nowhere seen finer hail." Alvin
Admitted to Sgurd as they pushed their
way In through the crowd. III the high
seats were different, and the fireplace was
against the wall, and there were reeds upon
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sounded quiet and strong, the quiet Of per-
feet self-command. the strength Of fear
less heart and an iron will.
ut Is a great grief to me that you dis
like what l have, done; yet now / think 1t
best to tell you the whole truth, that you
cannot feel that I have acted underhand
In anything
Eric gave vent to SQUAD between a growl
and a snarl, and flounced in his chair.
Thorhild made her son gesture of en-
treaty. But Left. looking back into the
frowning faces calmly continued:
"Olaf Trygvasson converted me to Chris
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Plague Crisis at Mazatlan Past.

Lieutenant Kaiser of the United States
consular service in Mazatlan describes the
plague situation in Mazatlan as follows
while the plague is still with us, it Is
the general opinion that the worst has
passed, and that the plague will soon be
thing Of the past. We have had one or two
new cases daily, but not any new cases for
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should be dissolved and a receiver ap-

pointed.
After the excitement had subsidized and
when the opposition had departed President
Schoonmaker introduced the following pre-
amble and resolution, which were adopted:
Whereas certain resolutions having for
their purported object, among other things,
an investigation into the business and af-
fairs Of this company, have been offered
at this meeting,
Resolved, That committee Of three, to
consist of John A. Sleicher, the chairman
of this meeting; G. G. Goodrich Of Bald-
more, Md, and Thomas Sturgis Of New
York, with full power and authority to
make such investigation of the acts and
doings of the officers Of the company as
we'll as of it's business and affairs, and to
make report Of their findings to the stock
holders, in such manner they shall deem
most expedient and wise, be, and the same
hereby is, appointed
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INDIAN FRONTIER MENACED.
Russian Activity in Persia Causes
England Grave Concern.

A cablegram to the New York Times from
London today says: Russian commercial
and political activity in northern Persia
has given rise to serious reflections on the
part of the Indian home authorities with
reference to the future Of the British In
dian frontier. There is excellent authority
for stating that both Lord Curzon and Gen.
Kitchener are extremely anxious that the
defensive position of the frontier be placed
on thoroughly effective footing.
It Is generally felt here that the dispatch
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Indiana Assembly Adiourns.

A dispatch from Indianapolis, Ind, says:
The sixty-third general assembly ad-
journed Monday afternoon. Governor Dur
bin signed ninety bills and has forty
two yet to act on. The session appro-
priated $4,000 for an indiana exhibit at
the St. Louis exposition. The use of voting
machines in the four largest counties was
ordered, and the legislature increased the
governors salary to 5000.
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Applies for Writ Of Mandamus.

jeremiah Casey has petitioned the SUI
preme Court of the District of Columbia for
writ OF mandamus to compel the commis-
stoner of patents to erase and expunge cer-
tain alleged forged assignments, said to be
on record in the patent office, affecting the
rights of the Casey Machine and Supply
Company.
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FURTHER HEARING ORDERED,
Interstate Commerce Commission
Takes Up Southern Merger Case.

The interstate commerce commission has
ordered further hearing in what is known
as the Southern merger case, to be held in
New York city on March q.
This is the case brought by the Kentucky
railroad commission against the Atlantic
Coast Line. the Southern railway, the
Louisville and Nashville. the Cincinnati
Southern, the Cincinnati, New Orleans and
Texas Pacific and the Chicago, Indianapo-
lis and Louisville railroad companies.
The complaint alleges that the defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

the last three days The authorities are
doing everything in their power to stamp
out the fever. and have burned about 500
houses with all their contents"
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1t Is announced on good authority that
one and possibly two professors of the Har-
ward Law School have been selected for
important positions in the royal court Of
Siam
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such disorders as kidney, bladder and uric acid
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Reasons for Objection.


knowledges and recognizes Colombia's SOW
ereignty over the canal zone, yet virtually
and with design secures to the United
States the domination over and the owner
ship of Colombian territory.
IT regard the indemnity which Colombia
will receive as inadequate compared to the
rights she will relinquish, especially bear
ing in mind the present railroad annuity,
and also the prospective income unoer the
French company's canal compact con-
slider the privileges that the United states
acquires under the treaty In relation TO the
exemption of import taxes, lighthouse dues.
ETC., as ruinous to the present 1sthmian
revenue from the above sources. also
hold that the land now owned by the rail.
road, especially that on which the town or
Colon is built, should revert to Colombia,
and not belong to the United States, be-
cause under article III Colon would be an
American town. l am opposed to the nden-
mite period given to the United States under
article XIV to complete the canal 1
would like to see the other articles OF the
convention radically amended prior TO ITS
ratification by Colombia.
Hopes Treaty Will Fail.
Under these circumstances I hope that
Senator Morgans present tactics In the
United States Senate will render the ratif-
cation Of the convention impossible during
the present extraordinary session and until
the Colombian congress meets"
The Senate remained in executive session
yesterday afternoon until $3.50. and Senator
Morgan continued his remarks upon the
Panama treaty.
During the day Senator Morgan forward
ed to each senator copies Of eight PAM
phlets prepared by himself on the canal
question. They dealt, usually under special
titles, with the following subjects: The
history of Colombia's canal concessions and
the organization of canal companies; the
methods employed to put the old Panama
Canal Company into operation in France;
Colombia's relationship to the canal COM
pany; Campaign Of Bo, Hutin and Crom-
cion: Attorney General Knox and the law
Of the case; the rights of creditors of the
Panama company, and the state of civil
cation in Colombia.
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OPPOSES THE TREATY
SENATOR MORGAN HAS AN ALLY
IN COLOMBIA.
Senior Teren Says That He Hopes That
Ratification Will Be I'm
possible.

A dispatch from Colon, Colombia. yester-
day says: Senior Oscar Teren, who was
elected congressman for one of the provinces
of the isthmus. in an interview regarding
the canal treaty said:
.One Of the most important matters that
will come under discussion at the coming
session of congress undoubtedly will be the
Panama canal treaty with the United
States. Although am not opposed to the
construction Of a canal across the isthmus
or to allowing the United States to con-
struct the same, am nevertheless strongly
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Herran convention Of January q on broad
grounds.
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CHAPTER XIV.
For the Sake of the Cross,

A wary guest
Who to rejection comes
Keeps a cautious silence;
With his ears listens.
And with his eyes observes:
80 lN nlnnns nrnrr. rnrnHnnt man
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The Washington times., 1903-01-05
NEGRO NOMINATED AS
CHARLESTON COLLECTOR
The President Sends Crum's Name to
The Senate.

President Roosevelt today settled the
contest for the eoHectorshfp for the port
Of Charleston. s. C.. over which there
has been d heated controversy for many
weeks 2ast
The negro candidate, DIT. ". D. Crum,
has been selected and his name was sent
TO the Senate today
This is the case which has been much
talked about becaGsesof its bearing on
the negro question in the South United
States District Attorney Carriers and
Major Micah jenkins first indorsed
white man. R. r ToIbert. but his Sc
lection was made impossible because OF
his participation in certain election dis
tUrbaRces a number Of years ago
Carriers and Jenkins then recommended
Crum as he best of all the negro candI-
dates
His selection today closes the case.
The Presidents action is taken 10 Indi-
cate that DR.. Crum's S opponents could
not substanttate the charges made
against nim-
The Washington times., 1903-01-05
UNITED STATES TO
HOLD THE BALANCE
OF WORLD POWER
An Austrian Paper Predicts
New Political Alignment.
TIE TRIPLE ALLIANCE FATED
Count Lamsdorf's Mission to Vienna.
Isolation of Germany-A Quad
rupIe Alliance.

VIENNA. Jan. 5.-The leading Aus
trian weekly, "Sonnund Montag Zef-
tung." today forecasts vast changes in
international politics.
Count Lamsdorff, the Russian foreign
minister, the paper asserts. did not come
to Austria to discuss the situation in
Macedonia, but rather TO negotiate for
the destruction of the triple alliance
The paper continues:
Germany having estranged both her
allies by her new tariff bill, now seeks
to become a third party in the anglo
Japanese alliance. Russia and France
are. therefore, compelled to secure other
support to restore the balance of power
necessary. This support will come from
Austria and Italy.
THE international situation IN the
near future will be Germany isolated in
Europe. but with England and Japan in
the background. Russia, France. Austria
and Italy viii form a quadruple alH-
ance.
These changes will result in Ameri-
can pTedominance. The United States will
hold the balance Of power between these
two combinations