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MRS. C. SMITH CONVICTED.
Sentenced to TWENTY-FIVE Years
in Prison for Murder.

REPUBLIc SPECIAL
/ Bolton, Tex. Dec. 25.-The jury in the
case of Mrs. c. Smith. found guilty to-
day of Killing Deputy Sheriff Grubbs while
he was serving writ, fixed her punisl-
,nent at twenty-five years In the State
Penitentiayy.
Her husband and son are yet to be
tried on the same charge
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CONSUL HUGHES RESIGNS.
Henry D. saylor Appointed to
Fill Vacancy at Coburg.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. 25.-Consul General
Oliver j. D. Hughes, at coburg, Germany.
has resigned and his place has been filled
by Henry d. Saylor, present Consul at
Dawson City, Northwest Territory.
The State Department declines to dis
cuss the reasons for Mr.. Hughes's resig-
nation. Some time ago charges were filed
dispatch from Berlin stated that the cause
was of family ne tuTe.
He is native of Argentina and was ap-
pointed to the Consular Service from Con-
necficut His successor, Mr.. Saylor, is a
Pennsylvania, Mr.. Hughes will continue
at his post till AIR Sayiors arrival.
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A generously sentimental essay on
Friendship, the Good and Perfect Gift"
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The Doll That Was Lost and Found"
Is little novel of adventure cunningly
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The Washington times., 1903-01-11
What Came Of Fishing Submerged For-Reochmg
Of Line Snapped off Jaus ShazkA Race AgalHf
Time, WHt Life o DEATH at the End of The Course

bar fishing. fear have Overstayed ny
time already. owing TO our getting
aground.
IF you've got friend on that wreck
you better get back to him at once"
why. I though the wreck was safe
enough. Besides. he rather insisted on
remaining
Generally it is safe But there VIII
be a mighty full tide today. It's al
most the fuH Of the moon. and that
wreck VIII be about covered"
Good beavens"' gasped Aston. Thu
spring tides are on! see-T see! NJ
yacht is stuck fast and my little boat
is toe small TO cross the bar safely
Take my big whale boat. put four
men into her and get back there as soon
as you can You're welcome to her IN
a case of this kind. There's four or FIVE
good boatmen out on the wharf now
Any of them will GO and they know the
channels and the bar we'll"
Half frantic with anxiety. Aston made
his arrangements. and In fifteen minutes
he and four others were speeding across
the lagoon in the whaleboat. with two
big sails set and native boatman at
the tiIIer The Blonde was left in charge
of Long Tom and Black Sam.
When they reached the narrow chan
nels amid the mangrove tsIets that front
the inlet, the wind. which was fresh
ening, had shifted to the northeast
1T Will make 1t rough on the bar, q"
said the steersman, I'm afeard we
may be too late. for it's nearly full food
tide now. But he can hang on TO the old
anchor in the bow. I've been aboard Of
that wreck myself when the waves were
fairly swarming up TO her very nose"
Aiston's feelings may be more easily
imagined than described. In rowing
toward the inlet he exerted his strength
TO the utmost and urged the others to
greater exertions. AS they emerged from
the islands and pulled through the inlet,
heavy breakers could be seen out on the
bar that was now seething mass of
white on every side.
On they went. and presently Aston
wondered if they could live through such
water. But these boatmen understood
their business ard bavond SHINING a
sea or two that put a barrel or 50 of
water in the boat and drenched them
thoroughly, nothing happened.
Can you see the wreck" asked
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In another minute Grant had cast his
largest line and hooE, baited with one Of
his smaller fish y number of small
sharks were lowering around. and pres
emily one about four feet long seized
the bait, swallowing hook and all
Grant felt a tug that fairly dragged
him along, He looked round for some
thing around which which 10 take a
hitch OF the line. and saw a large eIeat
some distance along tae deck. He was
edging toward this. holding his line
with both hands. when something gave
way. The shark had snapped the line.
Grants feet few out, and he struck
the slippery slope Of the deck with such
force that the impetus thus given sent
him downward at rapid rate. right
through the open hatchway. He grasped
wildly at the rim, but this had been
broken off by the action of the seas,
and he disappeared into the hold, find
Ing himself submerged in nine or ten
feet of water, with hollow gurglings IN
his ears, and a sense of sudden fear tug
ging at his heart.
He was poor swimmer, but pres
emily made his way up under he bow,
where he climbed into an upper bunk
which the waves had not destroyed. As
he surveyed the scene his heart sank,
for he saw that it was impossible for
him to leave the hold without assist
ance- There was no support by which
he could reach the hatch. which was
about FIVE feet above the water Even
had he been able to clutch the edges.
he felt that he could not have pulled
himself up sufficiently far to climb out
on the deck
Roy will return in an hour or so, "
he thought; then 1 will be all right"
Yet the dismal nature OF mis- sur
roundings and the melancholy booming
Of the sea were extremely depressing.
He had lost his hat and he was drench-
ed, while a sense OF the absurd manner
in which he had been precipitated into
this noisome place made him smile,
though he did not feel at all nirthfuI-
Aston will have the laugh en- me
now. he said to himself Then there
are those sharks outside I hope there
is no way for them to get in, though
1 dare say there is"
After a time he noticed that the
water was rising and suddenly he re
membered that the moon would be full
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Exciting That BH Young GuardSmaH Who Undertook Stang
Conu7ssoH-Ho0 the Emotion Map B DegDh,S
IS Shut A0ay From the Sigh of His FeLous
q IS repeated 80 80 -.

It was repeated again and again.
Suppose some one should insist on ad-
mittance? Suppose the Empress. whom
no one would dare deny, should demand
an audience2
Baret stood near the door as he heard
Laurent, at last aroused from sieep.
talking to the newcomer.
a thousand pardons. my lord. 70
see the Emperor tonight, since he has
ordered me to admit no one, you would
have to walk over my body
tut tut, What nonsense." said the
other; with vexation In his tones Il
had vowed to see him before he slept;
but have it your own way now i shall
not fail 10 report your insoIence 10 the
Emperor. / shall be here at daybreak
must see him before he rises.
Unhappy monarch. II ne had been
here my lord somebody would have
reused him from a heavy sleep 10 hear
what?
The soldier lowered the lights and
walked softly about the room, forget
ting that the thick carpet and tapes
tries duIled .every. sound. and would not
bceray his footsteps.
One! sounded from the tower. and
BareFs eyes were so heavy that he
would willingly have settled himself in
the deep chair. beside the dying FIRE.
had not thought suddenly aroused
him.
What if a snore should disturb Lau-
rent. sleeping in the outer room!
What could be do to Danish sleep?
Had the hours OF the night ever been
SO long? He tried to read a book Of
old romances. but they babe feir TO
serve as a sleeping potion
Again he paced back and forward.
longing for the time Of his release.
Where had the Emperor gomez What
urgent duty required his presence away
from the palace at this time IF afeht
and which would only allow Of his re-
turn-perhaps at the end Of TWO or
three hours2
What case required such secrecy as
this?
a sudden culver Of his nerves ar
rested him. Halt: Baret! The Emperor
asked thy service. not thy specuIauons
One. two, chimed as he walked. and
three was near its stroke. when a noise
was heard IN the distance The chaI-
Ienges Of the senttneIs rang back and
forth Heavy footsteps and the changing
Of sabers sounded from the courtyard.
/ coming nearer-nesrer-
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The young man hoped his voice did not
sound so oddly in the ears of the En-
peror as it did in his own when he
repeated the words, with an almost in
voluntary imitation Of the slight drawI
sometimes heard in the tones of the
ruler OF the empire
The servants steps echoed on the
marble floor and died away into silence
before the Emperor fastened the door
behind him. Then, taking soft hat
and drawing his cloak about him. he
said.
Il shall be at home at 3-perhaps.
And. placing his finger to his lips, ne
disappeared through the secret panel.
To be a king. an emperor, even for .
few hours. was not such a bad thing,
thought Baret. as he looked about him,
The many luxuries-massive hangings,
richly embroidered with the royal em=
bIem. the curious tapestries on every
side. the furniture and fine cabinets-aIl
deeply impressed him.
BY my faith. 1 have a better night
before me than the Emperor, I am sure.
There is small chance Of a single sound
reaching 20 this room before morning
So thinking. he stretched his long arms
about his head and walked slowly
around the room.
The voice Of Laurent was suddenly
heard.
Your pardon. sire. I had forgotten
to restore the fire.
With only second 3 pause. Baret re
piled slowly. calmly:
Good. Laurent; but it will last yet a
while. and I shall retire soon
Again silence: and with peculiar
sense of still having the eagle eye OF
the Emperor upon him. Baret paced the
floor
Suddenly remembering the supper that
had been ordered for him. he sat down
10 the repas5- He had heard that the
sovereign Jared on palmer food than
any other man in the country; and al
though that was an exaggeration, he
now found himself wishing that this
meal had not been quite so simple.
Hark! Twelve booming strokes sound
cd from the cathedral tower. So loud
ly they fell on the heavy silence that
Baret's heart had stood still for one
instant before he realized the nature OF
the peculiar grooming whir preceding tbs
stroke
There was a noise at the outer door
Of the anteroom. where Laurent slept
The Washington times., 1903-01-11
THE EJfEROR,S LEAVE OF ABSENCE4

Again the calls. and a large door
swung open. letting in a tumult OF
voices. that echoed along the high corri-
dor.
Had anything happened to the En-
peror? Heaven forbid. But if this were
so,
The big drops of fear stood on the
forehead of the man who had faced
death a score Of times unmoved-
He crept to the door leading to the
room where the faithful Laurent slept
and listened breathlessIy.
Laurent's sleep had evidently again
been disturbed. as ne heard the ser
wants voice and that Of another
Z cannot wake the Emperor my
lord. He gave particular orders that
he was not to be disturbed before morn
ing. He ms had some bad nights late
". ami is now sleeping quietly.
But. my man. insisted the other do
you not understands We must see him,
or at any rate. find out if ne is in ME
bed and safe. When did you see him -
at II O'Clock. my lord
The newcomer walked about impa-
tientIy. In few minutes he retreatea
to the lower hall apparently TO consult
with his companieHs. Hastily returning
he said quickly and firmly:
My good Laurent. We viii hold YOU
safe from all blame, but we must know
il the Emperor is asleep in his bed or
not To tell you the entire truth, a re-
port has been sent to the minister that
a wounded man was seen about be'e m
hour ago, in the outskfrt Of the city.
who bore a marked resemblance to me
EmDeror'
Laurent's voice trembled. and it wa
with an apparent effort that he repeated
sturdny
But the Emperor said-besides. my
lord, no one has passed here since no
gave me the order But If you think l..
ct all possible
II is the time Of waiting that Ia sol
dier fears The hour FOR action tteaiies
the nerves even Of the coward: and the
brave Baret felt muscles and nerves grow
firm as steel, and MS brain clear and
vigilant
Thoughts Of the possible tate Of the
Emperor. and the only TOO sure fate OF
himself If The report were rue. darted
through his mind WIN wonderful
quickness- He did not hear the voices
for few moments: and as the dread
Of tone Of agitation in his voice
made him long try 1t, he retreated
further into the room. until hsnd
was laid upon the latch Of the outer
door.
Quickly passing through the eurtained
recess, he threw himself on the bed as
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thought OF sending you in my place but
prefer 10 go myself You viii remain
here until return
Baret waited
After a few moments silence:
rs that all. sire?" he asked biankIy.
That is all. except that on your alb
solute obedience TO my orders VIII hang
your life and my happiness. For the
first hour or two there may be inter
ruptions. Some one may knock or ask
admittance. To all alike you are to re
fuse an entrance. using such words as I
shall tell you. After u or 1 you are
not likely to &c disturbed, and you may
even sleep on my bed in the room yon-
Ger. if you wish.
He smiled at the soldiers look Of dis
may at the idea of sleeping on the bed
of king,
Your voice in answering all inqui-
ries, he continued, must be absolutely
calm and undisturbed. Not a tone or
syllable must betray agitation. am
never agitated
4 understand. sire. am to person
ate"
You understand nothing. SIT, but what
I say to you. said the Emperor. rising
and his eyes flashing angrfly.
Baret bowed in silence, and the En-
peror, whose anger cooled as suddenly
as It had risen. gave him his hand &c
kiss before he entered his bedroom
When he reappeared, his 1ress was SC
changed that Baret stared al the dis
glIise IN amazement; and IN turn the
Emperor gazed at him. piercingly
sesrchingly. Apparently satisfied al
last. he motIoned to Baret TO eater the
! bedroom bafore he rang the bell.
! When the servant came, he was bach
/ in the inner room, and called to the man
from there
7 am not to be disturbed again to-
night for anything. Laurent You I'M
derstandr For anything! Give orders
to that effect instantly. And-stay. YoJ
may return first with a light supper;
may need it before sleep.
The door closed softly behind the
servant. and the Emperor turned to tn,
young soldier, who stood near him il
/ respectful silence.
The supper is for you. Baret h
whispered And before I go, I wish 20,
to speak to L-aurant. that I may deter
mine your GOODNESS. When he bring.
the dishes, say rom within this room
That viii do for tonight. Laurent"
The Washington times., 1903-01-11

Aston snxiousIy of the steersman. who
stood up to look Don't say that you
cannot"
I see her all right enough, but : don't
see anyone on her"
Aston dropped his oar and also stood
up. while sickening pain left his pulse
numb for the moment A merge bulge
of the wreck was visible. but no human
form was in sight. He sat down and
rowed frantieally. wondering if his friend
had really been washed away. The
thought was fntoIerable, and as the
whaleboat sheered alongside he shouted
Roy's name
Hardly third of the wrocl. was to be
seen Of that portion whfah had been
above water when Grant climbed so gay
~ on board. The hatch was deeply sub
merged and the deck. was empty. except
for number Of fish still slowed behind
the anchor. Heavy waves we're crawl
ing up nearly to the very prov with
sulleu, smashing sounds
II reckon the poor fellow is gone, i"
remarked a boatman, as he climbed up
on the wreck. Tn downright sorry Ne
didn't get here sooner.
Aston. who had ceased shouting. as
his throat filled with sobs. seemed about
to break down. 4 boatman suddenly ut
tered an exclamation
'Listeu." he exclaimed. Then he
threw himself down and placed his ear
TO the deck, regardless of the water.
Give me that ak" he added, spring
ing to his feet and pointing to the boat.
There's omething under this deck
An ak was handed out that was kept
in the whaIeboats locker. to be used on
camping trips. The man began spin
tering small sealed hatch directly in
the bow which had been nailed down.
apparently during a storm. It was used
as a receptacle wherein to coil spare
cable
A few sturdy blows Knocked of the
battening. and a few more broke through
the bottom of the small. box-Iike space
below. revealing a black hole. through
which came a faint human voice.
It's Grant," shouted Aston Cheer
up old fellow. We will have you out
Of there Can you hold TO a rope if We
let one DOWN."
Yes" said Grant But am rather
weak. and you VIII have to help"
That is what we are here for, Thank
heaven We we're not too later
A rope was lowered, when Grant fast
ened around his waist as he still lay in
the bunk where he had waited for death,
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finding the door fastened. a low knock
vas heard. Twice. thrice. he allowed
it to be repeated before he called cut.
ir drowsy tone of annoyance:
What is the troubIee / said was
not to be disturbed
Thank God: You heard him. my
iord2 lie was very tired
Laurent's voice was trembling SSH
with the relief from terrible fear.
4 ask your pardon. sire. he called
again. There has BEEHIVE feared
something had haDpeued-"
Disturb me again at your peril. L.au-
rent said the drowsy tone of the mock
Emperor, interruptfng him.
Then raising his eyes. Barct saw the
true Emperor standing in the door
way, just as ne had seen him last. with
his finger to his lips.
Baret sDrang 10 his feet. but qes-
ture cautioned silence; and both wait
ed in patience, tin they heard The steps
die away in the distance. aud Laurent
again closed the outer door
Then the Emperor motioned the young
man into the large room and said. in a
low tone. as he removes his eloak
ar 49,. 49,. So.
'''e 0''o v '7''ss q
soi seiS' b4le'- nave met With IN
aeeiasRt HIS eyes twinkled- There
was q moment when feared 7 could not
keep ny appointment with voaa
men ''is "o'a''eo ara vas oaIiaaged'
the Emperor himself conducted the Sold
Ter TO the wicket, and garet found ths
faint CLEANS Of dawn casting a dir, 1irit
,bro-oh -. .s-
he had been vel rewarded. The heavy
purse OF gold in his coat forbade the
BELIEF that 1t was ali dream: get not
FOR rs, +f,,.- a.. a,..--.
F FL
The Washington times., 1903-01-11

take place I would like to remain there
with you, but I must leave Long Tom to
keep you company.
You viii need both your crew. if you
have to row across the lagoon. don't
mind being left alone; viii rather ike
it, in fact. I can smoke. fish. and dream
to my hearts content"
So it was settled, and in obedience 10
a sign from Aston, Long Tom, who was
steering, edged the Blonde toward the
wreck, while Black Sam, in the bow.
was preparing TO make fast. Grant got
out his fishing tackle and bait. As the
yacht swung gently alongside the pro
trudIng bow. he scrambled up the slip
perry. slipping deck Of the wreck and en-
sconeed himself upon an old anchor that
stiu hung TO its supports inside the low
bulwarks.
Are you all right. Bernard" sang out
Aston. as the yacht swung of and again
headed for the channel through the
breakers that were kissing mildly on the
bar. Somehow, you look lonesome.
Lonesome! Go on about your bust
ness. Roy. Bring me some letters and
VIII have a good string Of fish for Black
Sam to cook-big fellows. all of them. &"
As he spoke Grant. having batted his
hook and coiled his line, dexterousIy
cast it far out over the gray water. and
IN two minutes he was hauling It in hand
over hand Looking back Aston saw him
hold up q large, wriggling fish in
triumph The Two friends shouted at
each other. then the Blonde, having pass
ed the bar. entered The inlet. and was
presently lost to view behind the man
groves
Grant lighted his pipe, and for a half
hour engaged himself IN pulling large
skipjack. red fish and ctrvaIIie They
took the hook so fast he at length tired
of such easy sport, and sat down to rest
and note more particularly his immedi-
ate surroundings.
The deck sloped at such an angle that
maintaining a foothold was by no means
easy A large hatch yawned before him,
and from It came hollow, surgiDg sounds
out OF the nearly submerged hold. This
hatchway WIS evidently covered at high
tide. as the slime and barnacIes reached
considerably above 1t. In fact. Grant now
noted that the entire bow showed evil
dence Of recent immersion.
Must have had a gale here recently. -"
be thought. Then. BY toye, There's =
shark-two Of them. I believe I Will
have a try for one with my largest hook.
II he takes it he'll snap the line. but it
win be gerat fun"