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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-28

The girl shrank closer to her father and made no
reply. The earl bowed stify.' offered objec-
tion and the foreigner trpPed daintily by side
chattering most amiably OF the queen and her pro-
posed visit to London the
On their arrival the carriage the seated him
self IN the closed vehicle, and his daughter sprang
hlmby in beside him. ignoring the prOfered aid O
cession of carriage and mounted guards well
clear of the park, when the girl exclaimed with a
shudder
I oathe that scented fop.' Then seeming to fear
a reproof added, Il know L should say that.
I cannot what you in common with such
The earl laughed hghtly-the first time she had
heard him do
When we travel. Frances. safe earshot you
may loathe whom you pleace, but tbs sometimes
safe to give expression your feelings within
walls 1 may find little in with a man. least
him is not yet. He has the of my enemy.
queen. and she has the OF her husband"
Sir, what have you suspect that the
queen moves against you2'
"One reason is that I a this moment journey
ing east when I wOul2 be travelling In truth,
my girl you seem resolved uncOnscious1y show
that you your fathers daughter, with that I'M
curbed tongue of yours, for lack of lying is like
TO be my undOng. If I had told king must go
TO London It's most like our way
to Dublin"
But why does the king order you thus contrari-
wiser"
I know the king. not as many think selfish
but he is weak and thinks himself strong-a most
dangerous combination. Now. a weak monarch or a
strong monarch matters little; England has been
blessed with both, and has survived the blessing:
but monach who is weak and strong by courts
disaster. War with the Scots says king He will
smite them with firm hand. Very good a most de-
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at IS no more than to give you this written tes-
unlony that am your husband; and that husband O
yours that viii ever discharge those and
respect towards you which good women may expect
ana are justly due from good discharge them:
and this is not only much but all which belongs to
life which is left to me-
STAFFORD looked up from his perusal blank amaze
ment upon his cOUntenance.
How came you by this paper?"
! found 1t among the documents left by my grand
father, who died year ago. II by you to
my mother, Frances. daughter of Sir John Warbur-
ton his only daughter, I hers. my lord
But when Sir John TO me coldy of her death
he made no mention Of any issue"
My grandfather always hated you. my lord. It is
very like that he told not that the cause my
mothers death was her children's birth
Children"
Yes, my lord. Ny twin brother and myself"
shook like the autumn leaves above him. He con-
Jured up the face of the boy whom he had supposed
his only and him challenged by a stranger,
unknown and unloved.
This girl with quick intuition that she had
lost her ground. Cold dislike tinctured the
which the next question asked:
why is your brother not here in YOUR place and
you in the background where you properly belong?"
Sir, my brother shares our grandfather dislike of
you He is for the parliament and against the king
As for know little of the questions disturb
the state. My only knowledge is that you are my
father, and were you the wickedest person the
world should you
The Earl of STAFFORD raised his head abruptly, as
one who has a decision.
Come with the palace. In a world Of lies
ind myself believing you; thus I not grown
old had feared. Come"
The girl at his side in a
Sir, will you lean upon my shoulder"
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sirable outcome But captains are promoted by
woman's whisper, and by their merit. Our army
IS shattered called, for Gods sake. from Ire
Iahd' and come, scarcely able, through Illness 10
sit my horse
Very good 1 up a portion of our Scotch friends
and the rest are on the What happens? An
added title for me- you might suppose. Not So A
ceTlSITe comes posthaste from London Leave Scots
alone The king is treating with them the face
OF victory he embraces defeat. left like a fool
win a newly inspired army and enemy. They
term II negotiating in London, but 1 call it defeat
Very well. accept the censure in humbeness
ana lmplore the king to call parliament till we
nave time TO set house in order and face lords
ana commons with good grace Then set forth for
- Pushing on through darkness in the second night
OF my 1ourne 2, man Numbered by Good friend
cried l. what news that you ride fast?'
" Great news he answered, breathlessy. "A mar
ilainent IS summoned, and. elected mem
Der, ride in haste Please Cod before the month
IS done we have Straford's head in our hands and
off his treacherous shoulders
The girl gave Il cry terror.
On twas but a braggart countryman knowing
not TO whom he spoke freely. When I met the
King he was all panic and regret. He had conjured
UP the devil easily enough, but knew not how to al
lay him. lis my head they I said. Do with
II as you please If it is useless YOU it to
them; If useful, then send me to Ireland where
shall be out of the yet ready afford you what
service lies in my power
He swore he would concede them nothing He gave
me permission to return to my post That was yes
ternay You heard him speak today. is still the
nrm hand, but must TO London. There indeed ex-
lists rm hand but il is concealed and so directed
by hatred Of me that may project the avalanche
that viii overwheIm ALL
The gallant seized her hand instead and pressed II
Tired with long converse. STAFFORD sank into a
troubled sleep. from which he awakened at lasr
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angle where the freight which played plainly
the king and STAFFORD did not touch her
In Gods name. whom have here2 How comes
this girl in my palace. intimate with my
STAFFORD? p"
The slumbering suspicion of Charles was aroused
she brings me proof, which cannot deny, that
is my eldest daughter"
Your eldest daughter cried the king amazed rs
you family, then, so far unknown you such a
claimant may spring up at mOment?'
John Warburton- Circumstances separated me from
my wife, and although her father informed me CURLY
of her death. he said nothing of issue"
Well, said Charles. My Lord STAFFORD he con-
tnued reyerting to his subject you will to London
then?"
I viii consult with you there tomorrow And. have
no fear, for on oath a man, my honor. as
d king. 1 Will protect you"
The king rose and left the abruptly as he
had entered
STAFFORD ordered the coach and fell into reverie
ready Then he ordered woman's cloak brought
Tor Frances and himself fastened it at her throat
Iogether they went down the dimIy lighted steps
A cavalier stepped from the shadow of the arches
and Frances recognized him as the French spark
whom she had 50 frankly characterized earlier in the
Ny lord protested De Courcy jauntIy You have
your comrades at disadvantage You have captured
to US"
Sir" said STAFFORD. with severity. y would have
you know that the lady to whom you refer is the
honorable Frances Wentworth, my eldest dsugh-
The Frenchman brought off his bonnet with an i'm
preive sweep that brushed its ample feather lightly
the stones.
My lady. may have the honor Of escorting you
to the carriage?"
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CHAPTER II.
Recognition.

The earl lowered upon the girl and the anger upon
his brow might have warned even a more intrepid
he spoke. his voice menacing
What do you expect 10 gain by statement so
Z expect to gain a father"
me slris answer trod quickly upon the heels OF
the question but her color changed from red to pale
and from pale TO red again her hurried brea thing
hlnted OF knowledge Of the crisis But she faced it
Ny eldest daughter is Ann aged IS a modest little
maid take you 10 be older. and 1 should hesitate
with her name"
Il am 16. therefore her senior. If she is modest.
care have had none you detect a boldness in
my manner, us but another proof Z my fathers
"Boldness is virtue muttered STAFFORD to
hllnseI Eliminating Sixteen years of age2 Then
what was in " The earl paused. as if the
simple mathematical problem baned him the old look
OF WEAKNESS and pain clOuding downturned face
The year 1924 said the girl promptly.
Doubtless. Doubtless, 1924. long since: longer
man the days that have passed to Indicate I
was young then now ] am an
aged wreck and an in sixteen years. And so in YOU
Inc spirit Of youth the past. confronts me-
Madam" ne continued sharply you think am
proposal But yet So nor as near it as these
1eI maladles would have appear: and a man
snouid De IN MS prime at 80. Madam. il VIII require
Turther." 80
{ Raise your eyes from the ground my lord and
behold it. If, looking upon me Won denv maj am
your daughter shan trouble YOU no more"
eyes scanned her closely
ANY man might be proud to claim you. girl. but
battered IN Earl STAFFORD by saying Won reseybIT
him"
NO my lord. am come to return 70 ,,,,, +t,z
document which once YOU presented to my mother
She handed to him paper which he read with in
Ten. Madam S1d cit ran,
i have. in little. much to say to you or else one
OF US must be much 20 blame truth I have
as to rest secure the fault win never be made on either
side Well then this short and this long which
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NO ailing but not decrept"
lie led her into the first floor and sank
into deep chair beside the with a sigh of
relief For few moments he regarded her with no
pleased expression, then said petulantly
Did your grandfather bring you up lady or are
you an ignorant country wench ?'
Quickly she drew back the small feet out-thrust to
take advantage of the comforting fire, the blaze
showed her cheek a ruddier hue than heretofore.
Sir she said 7 was brought up without moth
ers in the ancient hall of old grandfather
brother only companion. I sometimes out
fence him and failing that. always outrun him.
Any horse he can ride ride. and two have
before put TO flight three times our number Of
the yokels of the neighbOrhood. As education.
have studied music to some ADVANTAGE and foreign
tongues with very little. dare say there are many
things known to London ladies that am ignor.
Of
we may thank God for that" nuttered the earl
The conversation Interrupted by a servant
throwing open door crying:
His majesty. the king
The girl sprang instantly to her feet while her
father more slowly assisting himself with his
hands the the chair
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CHAPTER III.
Majesty.

There more Of hurry OF kinglv dignity in
the entrance of Charles The handsome face was
marred by inperiOus querulOusneSs that. he
moment, detracted from its acknowledged NOBILITY
"Stranord," he cried mpatently 7 have been kept
waiting. Servants at this moment searching pal
ace and park for Where have you been?'
Il in the forest your majesty I am deepIv
grieved TO learn that you needed me
II never needed you more than now Are Won ready
to travel p,
Stramord's gloomy face almost lightened up.
ON the instant, your majesty" he replied with
sigh Of relief
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CHATTER Iv.-Pronosal-

S p ne stopping Of the carriage in front Of his town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-09
THE CONSTITUTION
Overhauled and in New Rig May Prove
Far Better Boat.

Bristol, r. l.. May S.-The Constitu-
ton has been refitted, and, tomorrow
morning, everything will be in readi-
ness so that she may proceed from
here to New London in first-class con-
dton.
The topsides We're rosplendent in two
coats of white paint, and the craft
took on her old-time appearance of
loftiness in her new rig. The new top
mast does not appear to be of greater
length than the old one from a dis
lance, although it stands two feet
higher. The fact that the new club
topsail spars are as long on proportion
as the topmast, is further proof that
the boat will carry an increased sail
spread aloft. In the morning. these
spars will be carried aboard and set
in position at the same time that the
mainsail is bent.
me rlggerS made a shorter lob of
the stepping of the topmast than was
anticipated, the plan of using the spin
maker pole to assist in forcing the spar
INTO the head of the mainmast proving
a success.
AS soon as the Reliance reaches here
from New Rochelle in the morning.
preparations will be made to haul her
out of the water for the purpose of
cleaning and Frightening her under
body for the races at Glen Cove, be-
ginning May 81.
TO this end the main cradle was.
today, fitted up. The plan adopted for
the hauling out of the 90-footers. this
season, is to assign to every boat n
particular place, thus avoiding con-
fusion and delay which would result If
two of the craft came to one boat shon
at the same time. The Reliance is to
be hauled out on the Herreshoff ma
rine railway here; the Constitution ia
to be fitted up at New London. Conn
and the Columbia will go to City Island
N. Y.
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NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from the North
East, South and West.

A freight wreck occurred on the Erie
road at Whitebridge, five miles west Of
Middletown y. Y. Friday. Brake
man Flynn Of Port Jervis, was buried
beneath the wreckage and 30 cars and
their contents We're piled in "a heap.
The tracks We're blocked for several
hours.
W. G. Wells. commissioner OF lands
and works at Victoria, b. c., when ex-
arined, Thursday night. by the COM
mission inquiring into the scandal re-
garding the South Rootenay land
grants, denied the charges of w. w.
Taylor, that he had endeavored to OBJ
tain personal gain in the matter. y
King oscar of Sweden, has conferred
knighthood Of the Royal Order of Nas1
on Commissioner G. w. Kohlsaat. in
recognition of, his work i'm connection
with the st. LoGis Exposition. Accom-
panying the decoration was a letter
from Foreign Minister Lagerheim con-
graduating Mr.. Kohlsaat on the we'll
deserved mark of His Majesty's appre-
citation of his services.
There is still no trace of William
Scollay Whitewell, the Harvard foot
pail player, who disappeared, Feb. %.
and who. his family think. may have
gone TO California, where he once lived
Arthur Whitewell. brother of the miss
ing man, says if he Is not heard from
soon large reward will be offered for
information as tn his whereabouts. lie
thinks his brothers absence may be due
to temporary alteration or foul play
The attention of Secretary Root was
called, today, to recent publications. al
leging that Gen. Leonard Wood was
cogniZant of the contents of an article
previous to its publication, appearing
in the North American Review i'm 1900
severely criticizing Gen. Brooke's adj
ministration in Cuba. The secretary
said that the attention of the depart
ment was called to the publication at
the time 1t appeared. but there was
no intimation that Gen. Wood knew
anything of it at that time. No action
has been taken by the department on
the recent publications. The article
was published over the signature of
Lieut.. Reunci, retired army officer,
practicing law in Cuba. Gen. Wood at
present is on his way to the Philip
pines.
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Church Notices.

Rev. f. e. Barton will preach at the
Second Street Universalist church, sun
day at 1920 A. M. Sunday school at
II M.
Preaching at the Old South Congre-
gational church, Sunday morning anG
evening, by the pastor, Rev. c. A.
Wight. Evening, theme: Third lee
ture on the Book of the Revelation.
At the First Baptist church, Rev. w.
D. Plummer, pastor: Morning worship
at 1890, with sermon by the pastor,
theme: "The Battle Cry Of the
Church," Sunday school, 11.45; Y. p.
S. G. E., els; Gospel service at Z. Good
music. All welcome.
Sunday services, Methodist Episco-
pal church, Rev. w. Canham, pastor:
1890 morning worship, with sermon
by the pastor, followed by Holy Com
mlAlion; II NJ, Sunday school; 800,
meeting of Junior Epworth League;
615, devotional service of EpWorth
League, topic: "Obedence to Our
King" 700, general praise and prayer
meeting.
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Funeral of Henry r. Penniman.

The funeral services of Henry Pen
niman, who died, Tuesday afternoon
were held at the Universalist church.
Friday afternoon. There was a briet
prayer service at the house. conducted
by Rev. f. A. Russell. Trinity Com
mandery, knights Templar of Augusta,
had charge of the services at the
church. Crystal Lodge and Royal Arch
Chapter, the local orders, We're also in
attendance.
The exercises, conducted by Eminent
Prelate Rev. G. A. Hayden of Augusta
were very impressive. The numerous
floral tributes from the Masonic orders
and from friends We're very beautiful
The relatives from out of town who
attended the funeral We're Mr. and Mrs,
r. M. Keene of Allston, Mass, Mrs.
Keene being daughter of the de-
ceased; a brother, Stephen Penniman
of Quincy, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. E.
n. Foster of Oakland. The two sisters,
Mrs. Thomas Magee and Mrs. John
Moore of Quincy, Mass, were unable
to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-09
Lecture Association.

At meeting of the HalloWell Lee
ture Association, yesterday, Mr.. Ben
Tenney was elected president; D. {.
Skilln, vice president; Rev. G. A.
Wight. secretary, and Geo. A. Stafford,
treasurer. Messrs. L. d. Merchant, G.
H. Dudley, j. E. Lunt, w. f. Livingston,
w. d. Plummer, Walter Canham, c. IL
Clary, f. E. Beane, F. S. Wingate, Guy
c. Howard and Roy Marston We're
elected members of the executive COM
mittee. Committee for selection OF
talent, Messrs. Merchant, Plummer,
Wight, Stafford Livingston.
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Edward Little, 8; G. II. S., 1

Those who attended the ball game, Fiji
day afternoon, We're pleased with seeing
the best game of ball this year Although
Edward Little has the reputation of being
one of the strongest teams in the State
the home team held them down to eight
scores and secured one for its own. Both
pitchers played a good game and fer the
catchers Casey took the lead and his play
ing was at all times heady and scientific
Bredo, who was on second for the home
nine, played his base in a way that was
very good, and in fact all the members of
the Gardiner team played a frst-ratc
game. Tie Auburn boys put up an exhi-
bitiOn of ball that was fast and clean. but
their victory was not an easy one as the
score will show The game was free from
any Objectionable feature OF discussion
and was enjoyed by all who saw it. The
summary.
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THE BIG YACHTS
Go Out for Spin, but Columbia Fails
to Find the Wind.

Glen Cove. L. l., May 8.-The yachts
Reliance and Columbia left their moor
ings shortly after 10 A. NJ, today, the
Reliance from New Rochelle and the
Columbia from Glen Cove. The Re
lance got gentle wind from the south
east and started off to the sound and
then hove off to the eastward evidently
bound for Bristol to be refitted. Her
tender. the Sunbeam went off ahead of
her. The Columbia was then towed off
into the sound by her tender, the Park
City, to get in company with the Re
lance.
The Columbia's tender left when she
was a mile astern of the new boat. Both
were nearly becalmed at Ills A. NJ.
The Reliance soon afterWard got n
light air from the southeast and went
off to the eastward at about a seven
knot clip. The breeze was steady with
the Reliance but for three-quarters of
an hour during which the Columbia had
sailed about five miles Capt Miller of
the older boat changed the size of his
jib topsail four different times in a vain
effort to catch the tickle breeze.
Meantime the Reliance drew steadily
away from the Columbia and at noon
had increased her lead by about two
miles and was then nearly three miles
ahead of the Columbia, sailing in a very
much better breeze than the older boat
could find.
Captain Miller of the Columbia then
gave up the chase, put about and ran
back towards Glen Cove. The Reliance
kept on to the eastward.
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What metamorphosis has taken
place in the oldest hat store in New
England. The Davis hat store" so
known until lately, since 1904, when it
was built by Jacob Davis and paid for
by hats made in Gardiner. Jacob
Davis was succeeded by his son, the
late j. E. Davis, who continued the
business for 40 years, selling to H. G..
Barker in 1889, the H. G.. Barker Co.
being incorporated in 1901. The interior
of the store has been entirely renoVat-
ed, finished in ivory and gold, and with
the new glass counters and large circle
window in the corner, the effect is
very fine and attractive. The store
though not large has exceptional ad-
vantages for displaying the elegant
and stylish stock this firm have the en-
Viable reputation of keeping for their
host of customers. This and their Au-
gusta store, give the II. G. Barker Co.
two of the most "up-to-date" hat and
furnishing goods stores in New Eng
land. Opening day, today.
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William n. Eoss,

William H. Foss died at the hospital,
Friday morning, aged &C years. Mr..
Foss enlisted at Concord, Me-, July 26,
1862, as a private in Co. A of the 10th
Me. Vol. Inf, and served for some Il
months. He was discharged at Ports
mouth Grove, r. l., Jan. a. 1864, for dis
ability. He was first admitted to the
Home from Concord in October, 1899
remaining a little more than a year.
He has been also for a year in the
Pacific Branch and was readmitted to
the Eastern. April 4 last.
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SKOWHEGAN.
Funeral of Late Chandler futile.

The funeral services of the late
chandler futile We're held from his late
residence on Madison avenue, Friday,
May 8. at 2 o'clock. The services were
conducted by Rev. Dwight A. Ball, pas
tor of North Avenue Universalist
church. The services was an impress
sive one and largely attended by many
of the fellow townsmen of the deceased,
who wished to perform their last token
of respect to one of their number, who
was universally admired as man, and
respected as q citizen.
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osn of 1903. it will seem as IL summer Is
actually already here Below Is the pro-
gram which will be given, this afternoon
and Sunday afternoon:
"Anarican Medley March," Brooks
Orerture-.Poet and Peasant" Suppe
Cornct Solo.
Mr.. Libby.
Selection from Norma
Belini arr. Hartmann
Myrthenblaotter' kruse
Potpourri-"M Musical Vacations"
Schreiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-09

Alarm from No. 25 was sounded from
the fire signal Friday afternoon, for a
slight fire on the roof of the building on
Water street. occupied by the Riverside
Steam Laundry. Several pieces of the
fire department responded, but only one
string of hose was laid and used and the
fire was eXtinguished with little or no
damage. The fire originated probably
from sparks from surrounding Chin
neys. Thls alarm is the third in the
recent series, and if the old supposition
IS true OF three alarms in succession,
the department will have another in
tcrVal OF no calls to q fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-09

which occurred on River avenue some
weeks ago is now neared a settlement.
as Mayor Russell has been informed
that the Railroad Co. will build a stone
retaining wall at the foot of the bank
where the slide occurred. The filling in
of the space between this and the high
way will fall to the city and will be an
extensive as well as expensive lob,
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Outdoor Concerts Will Begin, Today.

The leaves on the trees have started out
wonderfully during the past few days,
many of the lawns are as green as they
will be during the summer and Chief
Gardener Marshall has several beds OF
flowers in bloom. so that when the band
strikes up. this afternoon at 4 O'Clock,
for the first open-air concert of the sea-