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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

Of your tender interest in Lieutenant Beverley, and when I had bad news from him thought 1t my duty to in- form you"
 He paused, feeling with devils sat isfaction the point of his statement go home to the girls heart.
 ''The Indian, Long Hair, whom sent upon Lieutenant Beverley's trail, re- ported to me this afternoon that his pursuit had been quite successful He caught his game"
 Alice's voice came to her now. She drew in a quivering breath of relief.
 '''Then he is here-he is- You have him prisoner again?"
 "A part, of him, Miss Roussillon. Enough to be quite sure that there Is one traitor who will trouble his king no more. MT. Long Hair brought in the lieutenant's scalp"
 Alice received this horrible statement in silence, but her face blanched and she stood as if frozen by the shock. The shifty moon glimmer and the vel low glow of the lamp showed Hamil- ton to what an extent his devilish cru city hurt her, and somehow it chilled him as if by reflection, but he could not forego another thrust.
 s'He deserved hanging, and would have got it had he been brought to me alive. So, after all, you should be sat- isied. He escaped my vengeance and Long Hair got his pay. You see, am the chief sufferer"
 These words, however, fell without effect upon the girls ears, in which was booming the awful, stormiike roar of her excitement. She did not see her persecutor standing there Her vision, unhindered by walls and dis tance, went straight away to a place in the wilderness where, all mangled and disfigured, Beverley lay dend. A low cry broke from her lips. She dropped the heavy swivel balls, and then, like bird, swiftly, with rus ting swoop, she went past Hamilton and down the stair.
 For perhaps a full minute the man stood there. motionless, stupefed, amazed, and when at length he recov- cred himself it was with difficulty that he followed her. Everything seemed 10 hinder him. When he reached the open air, however, he quickly regained his activity of both mind and body and looked in all directions. The clouds were breaking into parallel masses with streaas of sky between. The moon hanging aslant against the blue peeped forth just in time to show him a flying figure which, even while he looked reached the postern, opened 1t and slipped through.
 With but 8 breath of hesitation be- tween giving the alarm and following Alice silently and alone he chose the latter. Hewas swiet runner and light footed. With a few, bounds he reached the little gate, which was still oscillat. ing on it's hinges, darted through and away, straining every muscle in des- perate pursuit, gaining rapidly in the race, which bore eastward along the course twice before chosen by Alice in leaving the stockade.
 fro RE CONTINIJED1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

forming the useful duty of hiding the short darts which fit the cape to the shoulders.
 Moleskin cloth will be an English novelty in mantle and coat fabrics. Velvet is to be extremely fashionable for gowns this season It Is splendid in it's bright tones-old turquoise, let tuce green, burnt orange, rose color, Indian red. But 1t has it's pros and cons. It is regal, therefore 1t is not for the poor. It drapes beautifully, but 1t creases fearfully. Tn its first estate 1t is fascinating; when the least bit worn 1t is the shabbiest of the shabby.
 Hopsacking ;.nd mating effects are distinctive features of the autumn stuffs, with multicolored spots or stripes introduced
 Some of the mating cloths have raised boucle stripes, others squares, but all present rough surface. Some display broken undeflnable spots, intro ducing browns, greens, reds and blues on dark ground.
 In the wake of velvets follow the printed velveteens with plain and stripes in browns, mauves and blue, and others in soft greens and blues with small red fiorets
 So far it seems most probable that dark rich colors will be more worn as general rule than the pastel shades, the French showing particular faEor for rich royal blue.
 Some of the dress prophets proclaim a new gospel in gowns of severe sim- plicity, but it is not at all verified by the preparations that have been made in the way of trimmings.
 Laces there are in abundance in all the heavy makes of cotton, linen and even woolen for the trimming of gowns, as well as minute embroideries and applique motifs.
 A beautiful range of oriental garni- ture affords delight to the eyes with their rich but mellow coloring and mill itary braids, fringes and tassels cater to the taste for chic and dashing ef- fleets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
MODES OF THE DAY.

Fashions as They Come and Go.
 Things That Are Expected.
 Fashions come suddenly and go sud- denly. It is no good buying for the future, for in few months what you purchase now may be the most old Fashioned thing imaginable. The revo- lutions in fashion are certainly more decided and spirited than they used to be of old.
 Ladies' fashions in outdoor garments seem to take military turn and rest themselves for the moment on the mili- tary style of overcoats and capes. Elk ceptionally smart these are. too, when well cut and built by master hand. The model shown in the cut is one of the newest and smartest in its line. It Is intended for any wide cloth or tweed and Is distinguished by its military col lar and shoulder straps, the latter per
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

He listened in silence to Farms worth's story. When 1t came to an end he began to offer some but half indirect cross questions, by means of which he gradually drew out minute description of Alice's prison, the best way to reach 1t, the nature of it's door fastenings, where the key was kept, and everything, indeed, likely to be helpful to one contemplating jail de- livery. eFarnsworth was inwardly de- lighted. He felt Father Berets cum ming approach to the central object and his crafty method of gathering details.
 The shades of evening thickened in the stuffy cabin room while the con- versation went on. Father Beret pres ently lifted a puncheon in one corner of the floor and got out large bottle, which bore a nildewed and faded French label, and with it small iron cup. There was just light enough left to show brownish sparkle when, after popping out the cork, he poured draft in the fresh cup and in his own.
 We may think more clearly, my son, if we taste this old liquor. I have kept it long while to offer upon a proper occasion. The occasion is here"
 A ravishing bouquet quickly imbued the air. It was itself an intoxication. "The brothers of St. Martin distilled this hquor," Father Beret added, handing the cup to Farnsworth, mot for common social drinking, my son, but Fr%ys 1E, traordinary stimulation. It is said to be surprisingly good because St. Mar tin blessed the vine."
 The doughty captain felt a sudden and imperious thirst seize his throat. The liquor flooded his veins before his lips touched the cup. He had been ab- staining lately; now his besetring ap- petite rushed upon him. At one gulp Be took in the fiery yet smooth and captivating draft Nor did he notice that Father Beret, instead of joining him in the potation, merely lifted his cup and set it down again, smacking his lips with gusto.
 There followed a silence, during which the aromatic breath of the bot tie increased its dangerous fascination. Then faIneT beret agaln nlleu FarnS.s worth's cup and said
 "Ah, the blessed monks little thought that their matchless brew would ever be sipped in poor missionary's hut on the Wabash But, after all, my son, why not here as well as in sunny France? Our object justifies any i'm propriety of time and place."
 You are right, father. I drink to our object. Yes, I say, to our object
 Tn fact the drinking preceded his speech, and his tongue already had q loop in it. The liquor stole through ] him, mist of bewildering and en. chanting influence. The third cup hroke his sentences into unintelIigible fragments; the fourth made his under jaw sag loosely; the fifth and sixth, taken in close succession, tumbled him limp on the floor, where be slept bliss fully all night long, snugly covered with some of Father Beret's bed \ clothes.
 "Per easun obliquum, ct per indi- ectum-" mutfered the priest when he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

had returned the bottle and cup'to their hiding place. ''The end justif1es the means. Sleep we'll, my son. Ah, little Alice, little Alice, your old father will try, will try!'
 He fumbled along the wall in the dark until he found the rapier, which he took down; then he went out and sat for some time motionless beside the door, while the clouds thicEened overhead. It was late when he arose and glided away shadowlike toward the fort, over which the night hung black, chill and drearily silent. The moon was still some hours high, but smothered by the clouds; fog slowly drifted from the river.
 Meantime Hamilton and Helm had spent part of the afternoon and even ing, as usual, at cards. Helm broke off the game and went to his quarters rather early for him, leaving the gov ernor alone and in a bad temper, be- cause Farnsworth, when he had sent for him, could not be found. Three times his orderly returned in as many hours with the same report. The cap tain had not been seen or heard of. Naturally this sudden and complete disappearance, immediately after the reprimand, suggested to Hamilton an unpleasant possibility. What if Farms worth had deserted him?
 Hamilton sat for some time after Helms departure, thinking over what he now feared was foolish mistake. Presently he buckled on Alice's rapier,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

An interesting arrival among the Dowieites is short man with grizzled whiskers who gave his name as Dea- con H. R. Harper. He is mayor of Zion City and the general manager of the Zion Building and Manufacturing association.
 ''Are you a Republican or q Demo crat?' Mr. Harper was asked shortly after his arrival.
 'Neither," was the reply. "I'm the ocrat."
 "Then I suppose that you were elect ed unanimously"
 The deacon's answer was a nod and a smile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
A scnndnI Needed.

Gladys-If Mrs. Playfair is so happy with her husband why is she getting a divorce?
 Elsie Because she dreads the facts of their prosaic agreement coming out in the society papers It would be such a scandal, you knoA Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
show For Place.

"Your friend Orpheus Sieker is very obsequious to Senator Key these days" said the political observer. T suppose he's playing him to win" More like ly," replied the. sporting man, ''he's playing him for a place" ."-Philadel- phia Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
ITO BE coNTrNUED.l
WITH DoWlE's HOST.


 Wait to New York.
 Soon after the stock market in New York closed the other day score or more Dowie pilgrims stopped in front of well known jewelry shop on Broad way at Liberty street and gazed in open mouthed amazement at the gilt tering array of watches and jewels on exhibition, says the New York Her ald They soon attracted large crowd, ond one of the clerks, pleasant aged man, invited them inside to inspect the place. Both the men and women enjoyed the privilege of looking at the display. Some of the women became quite interested in tray of stick pins brought out for their inspection. They did not touch them.
 'eThey are for sale, ladies'" said a clerk. "If you don't see just what you like we might show you some others" ,"
 Never mind,' exclaimed a stern fea- tured matron who seemed to be in charge of the group. Father Dowie does not wish us to cultivate our van ity by wearing these useless baubles." ]" Turning to her companions, she said, Come, sisters, let us be on our way" and, muttering their customary saluta- ton, Peace to thee," they filed out into Broadway and continued their journey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

which he had lately been wearing as his own, and went out into the main area of the stockade. 4 sentinel was tramping to and fro at the gate, where q hay lantern shone. The night was breathless and silent. Hamilton ap- preached the soldier on duty and asked him If he had seen Captain Earns worth, and, receiving negative reply, turned about puzzled and thoughtful to walk back and forth in the chill, foggy air.
 Presently a. faint yellow light at tracted his attention It shone through . porthole in an upper. room of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
The New B1ouses.

Broad horizontal tucks across the front and back are feature of many of the new shirt waists and blouses of simple and practical kind.
 The cut shows design for smart blouse for more important wear. Prac- tically any soft material, such as silk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
nmpre.. raitou,. Now Palaee.

Empress Taitou of Abyssinia, the wife of Negus QSing of kings) Menelek. recently completed splendid palace in Jerusalem at cost of $160,00O, says the Cairo (EgypD correspondent of the New York World. The furniture, which was brought from France and Eng land, cost S15,ooo She will leave Abys- sinia soon for visit to the Holy Land. expectin1 to remain three months in her new Easidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

and cashmere, will work out we'll for it. It is made with a series of tiny stitched tucks, facing away from each other and divided by rows of broad hemstitch or an open latticework of sewing silk, according to the material. Very up to date are the sleeves, with the close fitting upper part of tucked material, into which the full sleeve is Sat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

Amusing instances of widespread in terest in the prophet and his followers were plentiful the other day. One youth on the ferryboat Easton gallant ly tossed away his cigar when implor- ed to do so by comedy Sister Marie Johnson, fresh from Zion City. The young woman gave him card ex- horting him to join the hosts of the faithful and expressed a desire to "see him in the Garden" He blushing- ly promised to be there. .a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

Hoodlums who gathered in the side streets were very much amused when ever any person who was smoking ap- preached, and they yelled out words of warning.
 "Wait till Dowie catches you!' was the usual yell.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-16
WILLING TO ABOLISH WAR
Great Britain and France Agree on AT
bitration Treaty.
SIMILAR TO HAY.PAUNCEFOTE PACT
rbe Treaty is Mainly Significant In Being TIE
elimination of the Rapproachment Be-
tween France and Great Britain Alfer zen
turles Of Warfare and the Maintenance OIL
Defensive Armaments.

Paris (By Cable).-It was learned IN
authoritative quarters here that the
terms of the general treaty of arbitra'
lion between France and Great Britain
have been concluded between Foreign
Minister Delcasse and the authorities
in London.
All the substantial features OF the
treaty have been settled. The formali-
ties are so far advanced that the treaty
is considered to be an accomplished
fact.
The treaty follows the general lines
of the Hay auncefote arbitratlontre treaty
which to a considerable extent served
as a model. 1t is pointed out that the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty, although reject
ed by the United States, now serves the
useful purpose of giving basis for this
important Anglo-French treaty. The
officials also view the negotiations as
evidence Of the sympathetic attitude oil
the United Stats, France and Great
Britain on the practical adoption OIL
the theory of arbitration.
The treaty is mainly significant in be-
ing the elimination OF the rapproche'
ment between France and Great Britain
after centuries OF warfare, the main
tenance of defensive ornaments and the
recent animosities growing out OF the
Fashoda incident and the South African
war. 1t is also significant of the. ten
dency toward a Encouragement OF the
European political alliances.
The treaty is mainly the outcome Of
the exchange Of visits between King
Edward and President Loubet and the
visit Of Baron d'Estournelles de Con-
slant and the French Parliamentarlans
to London.
French feeling heretofore has beer
rather sceptical over the practical realll'
cation of the treaty, and when its ad'
vanced stage is known it will occasion
widespread attention and discussion in
France and throughout the rest Of
Europe
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-16
Two Bureaus Named Alike.

The Bureau of Navigation Of the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor IS
troubled with its name. Its mail goes
to the Navy Department bureau OF the
same name, and vice versa, and there
has been for long time a great deal OF
annoyance caused by the similarity OF
name with such dissimilarity of work.
The Bureau of Navigation OF the Navy
Department has charge of the assigns
ment Of officers and vessels of the navy
to their various stations, while the Btu
reau of Navigation of the Department
of Commerce and Labor has jurisdiction
over the merchant shipping of the courl,
try. sees that the laws OF the Cnltedi
States relating thereto are obeyed ana
attends to all the government business
connected with the merchant marine.
In time of exigency the annoyance has
been intensified, VIGOROUSLY so during
the Spanish War, when the merchant
bureau received the cables intended Tor
the navy bureau. So accustomed have
the members of the two bureaus become
to this misdrection of mail that they
have had printed envelopes in which to
inclose mail delivered incorrectly at
either bureau, and this is no small guam
tity daily. Because of this it is thought
that Congress will be petitioned, to
change the name of the Bureau OF Navl-
CATION of the Department of Commerce
and Labor to something like the bureau
| of merchant shipping" and thus end
the annoyance that has been OF such ions
| Standing
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-16
TRAIN PLUNGED DOWN BANK.
Engineer and Fireman Crushed by Locomo'
tlye-Caused By Landslide.

Oil City, Pa. (SpeciaD.-A landslide
on the Buffalo and Allegheny division
of the Pennsylvania Railroad caused the
death of one man and fatal injury OF
another.
w. D. Nelson, fireman, Of Pittsburg,
was crushed to death under locomotive.
George Beale, engineer, of Pittsburg,
was pinned under locomotive and burn-
ed by escaping steam: He was taken
to East Brady and will die -,
1t is not known at what time the
slide occurred, but it took the track
with it for thirty feet. This was not
seen by Engineer Beale until he was
almost upon it, and then the engine.
tender and five of the cars plunged
from the hanging rails and crashed
down the embankment for fifty feet, to
the water below. The locomotive roll
ed over and went into the river.
The fireman and the engineer were
the only ones in the cab of the locomo-
tive, and neither had time to jump:
Fireman Nelson was terribly crushed
and died in few minutes. Engineer
Beale was badly burned and bruised and
cannot recover.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-16
CONVlCTS ESCAPE IN UTAH.
Guard Is Oyerpowered, One Prisoner Killed
and Three Wounded.

Salt Lake City, Utah (Special).-A
partly successful plot by convlcts to es'
cape from the Utah State Penltentlary
was carried out One prisoner was
killed, one guard was shot, another was
beaten almost into insensibility three
prisoners were wounded and two others
under death sentences escaped.
The dead man is Frank Dayton, who
had been serving a I2-year term tor at
tempted highway robbery. The wound
ed are Guard Wilkins, shot in leg
Guard Jacobs, badly beaten by convicts;
Convict Ed. Mullen, serving a three
year term for burglary, shot IN leg
Convict ABE" Majors, serving life term
for murder of Captain Brown. Of the
Ogden police, shot in arm, and Harry
Waddell, serving seven-year term toi
burglary. None of the wounded are Sc
riously hurt.
Those who escaped are: mick Ha-
worth, sentenced to death for the muir
der of Night Waterman Kendall in Day
ton, Utah, and James Lynch, sentenced
to death for the murder of Colonei
Prowse in a gambling house in this city
three years ago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-16
In the Departments

President Roosevelt received the Hon
orable Artillery Company OF Londor
and the Ancient and Honorable Artil
lerv Company of Boston after having
INSPECTED the British visitors on inc
White House Lawn nj,
Assistant Attorney-General Robt
having advised Postmaster, Genera:
pavne that investigation had revealed
nothing involving Assistant Attorne,
General Christiancy in the postal scan.
dali. Mr.. Christiarry's resignation was
accepted.
H. A. Castle, auditor for the Post
office Department has resigned.
Civ Attorney Folk, of St. LOUIS
No. had talk with President Roose-
veil and Secretary Hay with reference
to securing amendments to the extra,
dition treaty with Ind Can 9eipe So 5he tHa'
'C Professor Langley says the accident
to the aerodome 4 Whitewater was due
to defect in theIlaunchlng ways, anc
that the machinery OF the aredome was
working perfectly] 49,, .
President Roosfelt decided to ISSUE
t,;a exclamation sn October 20 call
ing Congress into txtra session. -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-10-16
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Chinese Treaty Signed.

Secretary OF State John Hay receiv-
ed information. that the commercial
treaty between the United States and
China was signed at Shanghai by Sheng
Kun Pao, Lu Kai Huan for China, and
United States Minister E. H. Conger,
Consul General Goodnow and Mr.. Sea-
man. for the United States. The sign
ing of this treaty is considered great
Diplomatic victory for the United
States.
The principal concession made by
China under the terms OF this pact is
the opening to foreign trade OF the
province of Manchuria, which has hith-
erto been closed to the commerce OF
the world. Although Russia for many
weeks attempted to stand in the way OF
this country in its efforts to obtain
open ports in Manchuria, she finally
was forced to give way to the inSlStent
demands of the State Department. 1t
is held at the State Department that
No matter whether Russia evacuates
Manchuria or not, this Manchurian
trade will be open to the United States
and the other powers of the world.
In view of the great Importance OF
the treaty signed at Shanghai nigh
official of the Government, who is not
however. connected with the State De.
partment, made the following state
ment regarding it:
"The principal points OF treaty are
briefly as follows:
"First-Settlemen OF the long-yexed
question of internal taxation in China
"Second-Recognition OF Americas
right of residence throughout the En-
pire for missionary work.
"Third-Protectio OF patents, trade
marks and copyrights.
"Fourth-Mining rights.
"Fifth-Opening of new localities to
international trade in a part OF the En-.
pire in which we have vast commercial
interests.
"Sixth-Right to carry on trade, in
dustries and manufacturers in all open
ports OF China.
"The negotiations between China and
the United States, which eliminated IN
the signing of the treaty, were initiated
under the provisions of Article XII OF
the final protocol signed by the pow
ers at Picking on September 7, 1901
terminating the anti-foreign outbreak
of the preceding year. The present
treaty has for its object to extend the
commercial relations between the cor
tracing powers by amending our .ex-
listing treaty of commerce and navlga-
ton with China and other subjects con-
corning commercial relations, with the
object of facilitating them.