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The border vidette., 1903-08-08
Bisbee Knights of Pythias Castle.

The Knights of Pythias lodge in Bisbee is to have the finest castle hall in Arizona, says the Review. It will cost S20, 900 or more and will be the handsomest building in Bisbee. The contract for the main building has been awarded to Sparks Bros, of Dou- glas, and it calls for completion of this contract not later than October l5.
 The hall proper will be the largest in the territory and will be supplied with every convenience in the way of roomy anterooms and closets. It will be furnished with costly and hand some fittings, The carpet will cost S75O; the chairs will cost $520 and $500 piano is to be included. The total estimate of the furniture in the hall will not fall below S250O.
 The building will be two stories in height, the ground floor to be divided into two store-rooms. Surrounding the structure will be tower in which there will be a clock to cost 5000.
 From the street to the top of the tower will be ninety feet. The clock in the tower will be visible from all most every section of Bisbee and the clock face IS to be lighted by electric ity at nlsht
The border vidette., 1903-08-08
ARIZONA NEWS.
Items of Interest from all Over the
 Territory.

Attorney A Orfila is expected back today from Fort Grant, where he has been for the last week attending the courtmartial of John T. Hanfair and three other soldiers charged with the killing of Corporal Seidensticker at Bonita in the fight that took place between two troops of the Fourteenth cavalry some two week ago. 1ndi- cations are favorable for the acquittai of all three defendants.-Star.
 Some faint idea of what q wonderful mine the Copper Queen at Bisbee is can be had when it is stated that it has 40 miles drift and tunnels alone. It used underground 100000 feet of timber in 1901. Its production of copper for that year was 10000 tons. IL employs 1900 men. Its new shelter now being built at Douglas, which is 294 feet wide, with capacity for treating 1900 tons of ore every 24 hours, is almost complete.
 F.M. Orcutt and wife of Nogales and w. R. Mansfield of Benson regist- cred at the Windsor yesterday morn ing. Both of these gentlemen are Chinese Inspectors under George Webb inspector in charge. Mir. Or cutt is the official stenographer of the Chinese inspection bureau and with his family will now locate permanently in this city. Mir. Mansfield expects to move his family to this city within the near future. It is probable that the promotion of George Webb to the head of the Arizona and New Mexico division of this department will result in locating half douzen families in Tucson.-Star.
 The future of Florence never looked bri ghter than it does at present. Sev- eral very important enterprises will be started here between now and the first of the year, says the Blade. They in clude bank with S5O,OO0 capital, another railroad, large custom reduc- tion plant, a general assay office and probably combined ice plant, water works, creamery and houring mill. This Is first class field for all of these enterprises. For the first three named the companies have already organized and the articles of incorporation will be filed inside of few weeks. While in Chicago, two weeks since, we went over the matter with the promoters and can say that they have plenty of capital behind them to carry the enter prises through successfully.
 Thirty men were sent out tu the Silver Bell camp day before yesterday thus increasing the working force to about one hundred and fifty men. Telephone connections have been completed between the camp and Red Rock, says the Tucson Star Of August lst. Parties desiring to telegraph to any person in the camp can now do so. Arrangements have been made whereby messages will be wired to Red Rock and then transmitted to Silver Bell by telephone. The company is constantly striking new and richer de- posits of ore and the future of the great camp is more than assured. The machinery for two new hoisting plants arrived at Silver Bell yesterday. As soon as this machinery is installed a largely increased force of men will be put to work. Undoubtedly at least one thousand men will be employed at the camp within the next six months
Evening star., 1903-11-16

Plaza de Toros. not only in Madrid, but In
every other city of Spain. and witness the
most brutal spectacle that human taste ap-
proves. Six bulls are tortured and worried
until they are exhausted. Then they are
killed by the thrusts of the sword OF
matador who is the most popular fndivid-
uaI in the community. and makes more
money than any other man. Often as many
as twelve horses are ripped open by the
horns of the bulls and are allowed to die
in the presence of the audience, with blood
gushing from their wounds and their en-
trails dragging upon the ground. And this
is the national sport of Spain.
1t is not sport for the bull has no chance
to escape or fight back. The horses are
biindfolded. so that they cannot even see
what attacks them. The men who torture
the bull have wooden screens behind which
they can dodge when pursued, and If the
animal crowds too closely upon one OF his
tormentors the others throw blanket over
it's head. Occasionally. by some accident or
carelessness, a bull fighter Is wounded; but
it is not a dangerous profession, and every
precaution is taken to protect him. 1t Is
slow butchery. an exhibition of unmitigat-
ed cowardice and cruelty. And yet 80 per
cent of the population of Spain condemn
their queen because she disapproves of this
atrocious barbarism. and they demand that
the king shall appear in the royal box at
every bull fight or they threaten to upset
his throne.
Evening star., 1903-11-16
Missouri Society in Social Session

The Missouri Society, which is entering
upon the fifth year of its existence, held a
highly enjoyable meeting last Saturday
night at the Spanish War Veterans Hall
T196th street northwest. Mrs Kittie Thomp-
son-Berry, Mr.. w. D. Mcfarland and Prof
William Waldecker furnished the musical
numbers. all of which were highly appre-
ciated- After the regular program nearly a
hundred couples engaged in Virginia reel
which was followed by general dancing
until midnight.
Mr.. Frederick Aschenbach, president of
the society, delivered an address of well
come, saying, in part: The man who is an
American is blessed The American who is
a MtSSourtan is twice blessed. 1t Is the
crowning glory of earthly existence to be a
free man. to walk upright in the sight of
God, and to live in Missouri.
1T is the purpose of the society to CEN
traliZe and crystalline Missouri sentiment
In Washington The society proposes to
clear the minds and diminish the venom of
all those persons who ignorantly or NAL
iciously throw mud on Missouri"
Dr. Walter Wyman, surgeon general of
the marine hospital service, delivered a,
highly instructive address upon quarantine
and sanitation. He described the methods
and powers of his Office in combating con-
tag1ous diseases, traced the development Of
the national board of health, and contrast
ed the system of this country with those of
Europe. He said that great epidemics,
such as formerly depopulated the earth, are
impossible now and cited modern instances
where cholera and other epidemic diseases
were quickly checked
Evening star., 1903-11-16
IN FORCE FOR HALF CENTURY.
Corporation Counsel's Opinion Regard
ing Section of Revised Statutes.

Corporation Counsel Duvall has submitted
an opinion to the Commissioners relative
to communication received by the District
authorities from H. A. Hegarty. calling
attention to his claim for docket fee" in
the case of the United States agt. Robert
West. Mr.. Hegarty and Mr. McDonough
were assigned by the justice holding a
criminal court of the District Supreme
Court to defend West, who had been in
dicted for housebreaking with intent to
steal The jury returned verdict of guilty
as indicted, and Messrs. Hegarty and Nc
Donough carried the case to the Court of
Appeals, where the judgment of the Su-
preme Court was reversed and the verdict
set aside and new trial granted. There
was no second trial. but in January, 1902.
the United States attorney entered nolle
pros. The docket of the courts shows no
taxation of costs whatever.
The claim is that section 11O9 of the code
for the District provides a fee for such a
case, and the application to the Commits
soners is for them to secure an aDpro-
Evening star., 1903-11-16

stopped; the pause lasted so long that Roth
gar concluded that sleep had overtaken
their host and rose softly to betake him
self to such cheer as the fires offered. AS
he made the first step however Canute sat
up suddenly striking his fist upon the bunk.
Il will do ttt' he said. While they stared
he rose and recommended his hurried pac-
ing, his eyes keen and far away, his mouth
set in grim resolve.
do what, king?" the son of Lodbrok
ventured at last
Canute's eyes appeared to rest upon the
pair without seeing them. Accept the
challenge" he answered. absently. Then
the utter horror in both faces brought him
momentarily back. You need not look like
that. 1 would not do it If did not see
good chance to win. There are other wea-
pons than those which dwell in sheaths."
But If you lose?" Rothgar's harsh voice
was discordant with emotion. IF you
Loser"
The king silenced him impatiently IT
do not think shall lose: but If 1t be other
wise, then fate will rule it. l prefer to risk
everything rather than to experience more
delay" Catching the bewildered page by
the collar he pushed him toward the door
Run, boy, with all the speed of your legs
and find Ingimund the Swimmer and fetch
him here. And you, foster brother, IL my
fame is important to you, do you betake
yourself to those dumpish OATS around the
fires and try, by any means whatever, to
remedy their faintheartedness. Ask them
If they want the host across the river to
think them turned into a herd of weeping
bondwomen. Ask them IL they think thus
to show honor to their king. Tell them that
take it as no proof Of their love; that I
will have none of that halting faith which
limps up with a great cry after the show is
over. Tell them-Oh, tell them anything
you think worth while-oniy that you get
some noise out of them! Evil will come TO
1t IL the Engiishman is allowed to believe
that he has beaten us before ever he has
struck blow"
Rothgar sighed as he moved forward. II
am very unfit to speak words of cheerful.
ness to anybody; but this shall. like Other
things, be as you wish"
(To be continued tomosroW.)
Evening star., 1903-11-16
priation to meet this claim and claims of

priation to meet this claim and claims of
like character.
1.-The matter relates" Mr. Duvall says,
directly to a claim against the United
States, and the District is only indirectly
concerned because the expenses OF the
courts are chargeable to It's revenues. The
claim relates to the taxation of costs. which
is purely judicial matter. and in the case
under consideration the court has made no
order taxing an attorneys fee
II have never known and. after inquiry
have not been able to learn of any criminal
case In which an attorneys fee has been
taxed in favor of or against the United
States under section S24 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States, which has
been in force for half a century. This would
seem to indicate that the provision has
been considered to be inapplicable. 1t is
settled law that the United States never
pays cost In the case of District agt.
Lyon. the Supreme Court of the District
held that in a criminal case. where the de-
fendant was acquitted, there was no
provision of law by which he may have
judgment costs and witness fees. There
is no reported case. however, constructing
either section S24 of the Revised Statutes
or section 1190 of the code on the subject
under consideration
Evening star., 1903-11-16

intention to heed word of your advice"
he added half laughing, half threatening.
Pushing the other down upon the rough
bunk he seated himself beside him, his
elbows on his knees, his chin cupped in his
palms.
1.-The host is full of impatience; and l am
weary unto madness. Never do we come to
any end. nor ever shall until that time
when the wolf shall catch the sun! / have
nowhere heard of more foolish war than
this. 1t was in my mind, as you came in,
that would send a favorable answer to the
Englishman and get the matter decided
one way or another"
Even Randalin uttered a cry; and Roth
gar caught his king by the arm as though
to snatch him out of bodily peril.
Only one way would be possible. Canute!
Your waist is not SO big one of his arms
His sword would cleave you as If it cut
water
Half laughing but more resentful, the
king freed himself Now do you hold my
power so lightly? More than once have I
gotten under your guard If skill could ac-
wait long for what should fix upon" He
broke off with a shrug and flung himself
back upon the straw of the bunk Let US
speak Of something else." he said. What
did the boy say about having seen Ed
mund?"
Somewhat ramblingiy. as uncertain of his
interest. Randalin told him Of her glimpse
Of the Ironside: and he listened lying back
on the straw, his eyes fixed on the ceiling.
She had begun to think he had forgotten
her. when all at once he shot out swift
question: Ibid you never find out what the
wool was that Edric Jarl pulled over his
eyes?"
mot unless one could guess It from what
King Edmund said, lord-that the Jari had
found them SO much cieverer than he ex-
pected that his victory was without relish
to him. and he was desirous to regain their
friendship"
A distant chuclkle came from Canute, and
some murmur about the Ironside's chin.
Then he said. Go on. and tell me every
thing you can remember" and once more
lay staring at the ceiling in silence.
He did not appear to notice It when she
Evening star., 1903-11-16

on again. ut has happened, then, that the
news has spread? L wonder whether they
are troubling themselves most for fear that
1 shall undertake this fight and get killed
or for fear that l shall turn back from it
and the war will be obliged to go on. And
l should be glad if l knew what expecta-
tion was rppermost in the Gamers mind
when he made the plan. For certainly one
sees his claw behind the PEN
May wolves tear him." Rothgar burst
out 1.-TWO kings he has used as oaten
pipes. but never did l think that you would
make the third"
Canute's foot Jared upon the earth; his
face was suddenly afiame. And never will
l, while my head remains above ground
NOW are you even more rash than you are
wont! 1t is I who play on him, not he on
me. Through him, as through a pipe.
have tempted Edmund on; and through
hlm as through a pipe, have called Ed
mund off; and as with broken pipe shall
part with him when am -done-and think
1t no falseness either. since know for GER
tain that 1t is the fate he has in store for
me, as soon as l cease to be gainful for
him." The worst of the young chiefs
nature showed for an instant in that smile
that widened his nestrils. Then it gave
way to another fash of temper. Nor am
pipe for your plaything, either. What!
Am I to be as a child between you and
Thorkel. that each time follow the advice
OF one Of you am to get tongue-lashing
from the other7 Have you not got it into
your head that am your king?"
Rotngar gave a short laugh. Il do not
know If have got 1t into my head or not"
he said. 'but am certain that my body Is
aware OF your kingship." He did not even
move his eyes toward the stump Of his
wrist, but Canute turned from him sudden
ly. hts lip caught in his teeth. and once
more strobe UP and down the narrow space.
After the fourth round he stopped and
laid his hands affectionately upon his fos-
ter-brother's shoulders. TOO long have we
endured each others roughness. comrade.
for You to think that unfriendliness Is In
my mind because foam over In this way.
tell you, you would not wonder at 1t II
you knew the state of my feelings. And
will not conceal 1t that am glad you have
come to share tham--thQugh haYa not thu
Evening star., 1903-11-16

bright blade we mourned as lost" He put
out nus other hand with a CLEAN of pleas
ure IN his changeful eyes. Welcome to
you, Fridtjof the Bold I should like to
believe that you are as glad to return to
me as am glad to receive you"
AS Sne stood there watching him. Randa-
lin had been undergoing strange transfer
nation. For four months she had almost
forgotten his existence he had been little
more than an empty name, while she gave
every energy of mind and heart to the
Things about her. But now. behold! One
sight OF his Ife-fulD facet one moment in
MS dominating presence, and those months
were swept into the land of dreams. His
oeeds alone appeared vital; he alone seemed
real She. the EtheHng himself. were but
as SHADOWS depending upon his sun-like ca
Ieer. II ne should. choose to shine upon
them what dark evil could come nigh? 1t
was In all sincerity that she bent her knee
as she took his hand. i'tord.'' she cried
1mplisl.ely; imp, hser, Il have brought you back a
i0ya! neart! nave been very close to the
English king. and he is unworthy to hold
your sword" 80 70
Canute gave a sudden laugh: but 1t was
snort one. and he, turned away abruptly
choose your words in a thoughtful way"
ne SAID. 1t Is seen that you do not say
how 1t would be II he were to hold his
sword against mine" Pausng before Roth
gar, ne Jerked his head toward the scroll.
DO you know what that Is? That is a
challenge from the Ironside"
challenger? bis listeners cried in
chorus
He seemed to take petulant offense at
their surprise "A challenge. Did you never
hear the word before, that you stare like
oxen! He Invites me to settle this affair
oy single combat on the island. yonder:
and there is the greatest sense in what he
says every one who has q mans wit Is
tired OF the strife: and II we continue at It.
tnere VIII not be much to win besides ashes
and bones"
Rothgar sat gazing at the wooden door rs
tnough ne could see through 1t the huddled
groups outside. Now by no means do /
tnink IT strange that your host Is not In
high Spirits" he said.
With an impatient shrug the king moved
Evening star., 1903-11-16

rode at his side. Hear words of fate! 1
think that is the first time you have spoken
in three days"
You would think that great luck IL you
knew the kind of thoughts that have been
in my mind, she muttered. But the son
of Lodbrok was already leading his men
down the hillside toward the point where
the sllken banner Knocked at the wattled
walls.
Under the matched roof of the hut a still
more striking contrast awaited the eyes of
those who entered With milking stool
for his table and the shepherds rude bunk
for throne. the young king of the Danes
was bending in scowling meditation over
an open scroll. Against the mud-plastered
walls, the crimson splendor of his cloak
and the glitter of his gold embroideries
osier cage; while the fiery beauty of his
face shone like star in the dusk of the
windowiess cell. Days In the saddle and
nights In the council had pared away ev-
cry superfuOus curve from cheek and chin,
until there was not one line left that did
not tell Of impatient energy; and every
spark Of his burning soul seemed centered
In his brilliant eyes. At the sight of him
the girls heart started and shook like a
harpstrfng under the touch Of the master:
and Rothgar, the stolid, the stern who
had come to upbraid. bowed reverently as
he grasped the hand his leader stretched
out.
king. I would not have kept away had
guessed that my sword would be useful
to you. 1t was my belief that you were
entertaining yourself with getting property
In Mercia. else would have left all to
come to you"
Canute half pressed the huge paw, and
then half spurned 1t. 'It was in my mind
to give You great scolding when got you
again. l thought you had drunk sea water
and blood out OF q magic horn and forgot
ten me utterly. You must have gotten your
self fltted out for the rest OF your life since
at last you were willing to leave
Lord" Rothgar began, 'T have come
back to you as poor as went"
But the king interrupted him, as at that
moment. in the figure hesitating at the
door. he recognized his missing ward Say
mt So when Won havo hro,,O1,< hool~ A.
Evening star., 1903-11-16

and the sole suggestions Of comfort were
the sickly fires that patient endeavor had
managed to coax into life In these re-
treats Some. whom exhaustion had
robbed even of fire tenders am
hilton. had dropped down on the very
spot where they had slipped from their sad
DIES. and slept. cloakwrapped. In the wet.
And the circles about the fires were not
much noisier.
Rothgar's face gathered gravity as he
gained the crest of the last hill that Law
between him and the struggling encamp-
ment.
The rain appears to fall as coldly on
their cheer as on their fires" he comment
ed They hug the earth like the ducks on
Yidey Island"
And look about as much like warriors
who have got q victory" the child OF
Erode added. wonderingly.
The Jotun threw her glance, where she
Evening star., 1903-11-16
XVI.
The Sword Of Speech.
Mt. Ioos. 81 Ac.ros cLURe z CO
Speech-runes thou must know
II thou wilt that no one
For injury with hate reduite tn

For injury with hate reguite thee.
-SfGDRIFCMAL.
No holiday hnery tricked out the Danish
host where 1t squatted along the Severn
valley that dreary October day; neither
festal tables nor dimpling women nor even
the gay-striped tents OF all the multitude
or flags but one banner pricked the murky
air-the Raven standard that marked the
headquarters of the king: and its sodden
folds distinguished nothing more regal than
shepherds wattled cote. Scattered
clumps of trees offered the weary men their
only protection against the drizzling rain,
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-11-27
ANOTHER RAILROAD FOR no. YOKE,

We give IN this issue clippings from
the Denver Times and the Lincoln Star
In which 1t is claimed that the Burning
ton is making arrangements fo build o
line OF road from Akron through Hol-
yoke to either Huron, s. d., or O'Neill,
Nrb., to connect with the Northwestern.
TIE writer's OF these articles certainly
have not con'ulted the Sterling editors
or they would have located this line Of
road through Sterling instead Of Hot
yoke. PROBABLY since securing the Alas.
kh through line. the Sterling editors feel
generous enough to lot Holyoko have
this unimportant line from Pueblo to
Minneapolis. II this line OF road is built,
watch Holyoke grow. We have no i'll
will toward the Sterling editors and will
generously suggest'to them that with
Holyoke's present bright prospects, for
growth, II would be wise business
move on their part 10 invest IN q few
corner lots Where there IL Ms much
talk about u proposed liue Of road as
there has been about thus one and the
railroad company backs up the talk by
the purchase OF land along the proposed
route, there is very good reason TO be.
lieve that the line will oe built