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bill. He and other senator's said 1t was evil

bill. He and other senators said 1t was evil
dent the Aldrich bill could not pass.
claring that Mr.. QuaYs 1.-THE most astute
politician in the United States" had bun ",
coed the democrats on. the statehood bill,
using it to defeat the trust !egisiauon. MT
Quay denied this, saying he had pressed the
Statehood bill before the antitrust cam
paign began. Mr.. Alariehl said the obstruct-
i've tactics surprised him and that he want
ed the country to know where the respoh-
sibility rests should the bill fail
The conference reports 4on the post Office
and the agricultural appropriation bills were
agreed to and the defcisncy bill sent TO
conference. IL Us .yss.. s..,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-03
NEW YoRK,s POST OFFICE.
The Appropriation of $4,000, 900 Left
Out Of Sundry Civil Bill.

The conferees on the sundry civil appro-
priation bill in their agreement have left
out the Senate amendment appropriating
$2O00,OO0 for a site for the New York post
office over the station of the Pennsylvania
railroad. This amendment was offered by
Senator Platt, favorably reported by the
committee on public buildings and grounds
and accepted by Senator Allison, in charge
of the bill. Both New York senators urged
the retention Of the appropriation but the
House conferees would not yield. They as
serted that the report Of the New York post
office commission was sent to the Senate
after the sundry civil bill had been reported,
and that neither the full Senate committee
nor the House committee had an oppor-
tunity to pass upon the question. The New
York senators were assured that the two
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committees would give the matter attention
during the summer: that it would be year
or more before the excavation could be
made for the proposed site, and that there
would be no loss to the city by the delay In
making the appropriation. Senator Allison
informed the New York senators that he
thought it more likely that both sites would
De accepted-one at the Pennsylvania and
the other at the New York Central station
IL upon investigation the reports now In
hand were borne ont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-03
CHAPTER VI.

CHAPTER VI.
The Song Of Shifting Steel.
To his friend
man should be friend
To him and To his friend;
But no man
Should be the friend
OF his foes friend.
-HAyAMAL.
In the madness of his rush Alvin blum
dered. Springing upon Egil from the left,
he left his enemy's right arm free. In
stantly this arm began forcing and jam
ming its way downward across Eglrs body.
Should. II find what 1t sought-Alwin saw
what was coming. He set his teeth and
struggled desperately: but he could not
prevent 1t. Another moment. and the Black
Ones fingers had closed upon his sword
hilt: the blade Kissed into the afr. Only
an instant wrenchlng away. and a lightning
leap aside saved the thrall from being run
through. His short bronze knife was no
match for a sword. He gave himself up for
lost. and stiffened himself to die bravely-as
became Earl Edmunds son. He had yet TO
learn that there are crueler things than
sword-thrusts.
A. EGil advanced with q jeering laugh,
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CHAPTER VII.
The Kings Guardsman.
something great

Something great
Is not always to be given.
Praise Is often for a trife bought
HAVAMAL.
It was the day after this brawl. when the
guardsman Left returned to Nidaros Al
win was brought to the notice Of his new
master in a most unexpected fashion.
For one reason or another the camp had
been deserted early. At daybreak Egil
slung his bow across his back, provided
himself with store OF arrows and a bag
of food, and set out for the mountains
hunt, he told Tyrker. sullenly, as he passed
Two hours later Balbrand called for
horses and hawks, and he and young Har-
aldsson, with Hefga and her Saxon waiting
maid. rode south for a days sport in the
pine woods.
Helga was the best comrade in the camp.
whether one wished to go hawking, or want
ed q hand at fencing, or only asked for a
quiet game Of chess by the leaping freight
Her ringing laugh. her frank glance, and
her beautiful glowing face made ell other
maldens seem dull and lifeless. Alvin dim
ly felt that hating her was going to be no
easy task. and he dared not raise his eyes
as she rode past him. Instead he forced
himself to stare at the reflection Of his
SCARED face In the silver horn he was WHIP
ing; and he blew and blew upon the sparks
Of his anger.
Noticing 1t, Helga frowned regretfully
Il cannot blame him II he will not speak
to me" she said to Sigurd Haraldsson. THE
nature Of high-born man is such that
blow is like poison in his blood. 1t must
rankle and tester and break out before he
can be healed. 1 do not think he could
have been more lordlike In his fathers cas-
tie than he was yesterday. Hereafter shall
treat him as honorabIy as treat you, or
any other Jarl-born man."
I'm this you show yourself as high-mind-
ed as have always thought YOU" answered
Sigurd. turning toward her face aglow
with pleasure
By the middle of the forenoon every one
had gone, this way or that. to hunt, or
fish. or swim. or loiter about the city. There
were left only man with broken leg
and man with a sprained shoulder, throw
fng dice on bench in the sun; Alvin,
whistling absently as he swept out the
sleeping house; and Rolf the Wrestler sit
ting cross-legged under a tree. sharpening
his sword and humming snatches of his
favorfte song:
.Hew'd we with the Hanger.
&c. Hard upon the time t was
When IN Gothlandia going
To give death to the serpent"
Rolf had declined to go hunting, on the
plea of his horses lameness. Now. as he
sat working and humming. he was pre-
sumaSiy thinking UP some other dissTct5n
and the frequent glances he sent toward
the thrall seemed to indicate that the latter
was TO be concerned In IT.
Finally Rolf called to Alvin: .HO there.
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Then. if you have seen that my friendship
Is worth having. do you come and ask me
for 1t, and 1 will give 1t to YOU"
Before Alvin had time to think of an an
swer that would say neither more nor less
than he meant, she had walked away with
Sigurd. He looked after her with a scowl-
because he saw Egil watching him. But 1t
surprised him that, search as he would, he
could nowhere find that great, soul-stirring
rage which he had first felt against her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-03
No Money for Ex-oueen Lii.

The conferees of the two houses on the
sundry civil appropriation bill have agreed
to strike out the Senate amendment for the
appropriation of 100000 for the payment
of the claims of ex-Queen Liliuokalani of
Hawaii and also the appropriation of $50
600 for the extension of the immigration
station at Ellis Island
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-03
THE POST OFFICE BILL.
Results Of the Agreement Of the Con-
ferees

The conferees OF the two houses have
reached an agreement on the post office
appropriation bill. The principal item OF
difference was over the amount allowed for
railroad transportation. The House fixed
the amount at $3s,242, 900, but the Senate
reduced it to $38 26O,O The Senate re-
coded from this amendment, leaving the
amount fixed by the House. The Senate
provision for the free registration Of gov
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-03
LONG, WEARY SESSION
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE
LAST NIGHT.
Delegate From Porto Rico-General
Deficiency and Building Bill
Sent to Conference.

From IL o'clock yesterday morning until
late last night the House struggled labor
iously against the democratic ffibuster,
working steadily to wind up the necessary
business OF the session. Despite another
special rule adopted early in the dsy iegis-
lation proceeded at a snafls pace. Roll
call followed ron cali on every proposition.
The voices Of the reading clerks were worn
out by the ceaseless calling Of the roll. anu
several clerks from committees have been
drafted to help out. Since Thursday LAST.
when the ilibuster was inaugurated. there
have been over sixty roll calls as against
lfty-seven for the entire long session last
ing from December 1, 1901, to July 3. 1902.
The members also show the effects Of the
heavy strain. but they are sticking to their
posts. Last night the great hall presented
a dishevelled appearance. The floor was
strewn with bits Of paper, looking as II
snow storm had swept through the hall.
In the galleries among the spectators were
many weary watchers interested in bills
doomed to failure, but still hoping on to the
end. The proceedings were enltvened sew
sides crossed swords. Their tempers had
not been sweetened by their long vigil. and
frequently the sparks flew.
Delegate From Porto Rico.
Mr.. Cooper (Wis.), chairman of the COM
mittee on insular affairs, moved to suspend
the rules and pass the bill to make pro-
vision for delegate in Congress FROM
Porto Rico. The bill provides that the
present resident commissioner, Mr. Daga-
teau, shall act as delegate until the first
delegate under the new act is elected No
vember 4, 1904. After some debate the bill
was passed-20S to O.
The omnibus public building bill and the
general deficiency appropriation bill were
sent to conference. The Often bill, to pro-
hibit tobacco dealers from giving prizes;
the bill to provide for a delegate from
Porto Rico, bill to advance Maj w. Z.
Gorgas to the rank of assistant surgeon
general. and bill for the relief of Lieut..
B. F. Handforth were passed.
The Post Office Bill.
Mr. Loud presented the conference report
on the post office appropriation bill, which
was adopted-1S7 to 1.
The conference report on the agricultural
bill was adopted-1S2 to 2.
Shortly after II o'clock about fifty mem
bers congregated in the republican cloak
room and passed the time singing.
The conference report on the immigration
bill was presented With the question of
the adoption of the report pending, Mr..
Payne, the majority leader. moved rec, ass
until II o'clock today. The motion pre-
vaied-134 to 4S-and at 40 pm. the
House took recess until II o'clock today.
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Fire destroyed the dry goods and gro
Gerry store of Joseph F. Sisk, at Cordova.
Talbot county, Md. Mr.. Ssk estimates
his loss at about $4,000 with no insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-03

David Crosby Foster, who was the oldes
living bank president in the United States
died at his home in Poughkeepsie, n. Y.
aged ninety three years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-07
HIS LO0e, for a Beautiful
Princess and tie Trouble
He Had to Mn Her Hand
and Heart

OF the alrships visit, for he faneied it was some
enenys eontr1vance that had fortunately failed to
work While Herbert was explaining it he avoke,
and for two years never saw Aurora again although
ne certainty tried his best to dream. When at last
ne stopped trying he saw her. He was again in the
garden, seeming to awake beneath a great towering
bush.
As he rose Tourmaline came running toward him.
her long golden flying in the air and her eyes
tull OF terror When she saw him she flung herself
into his arms, crying:
this wayl"
Herbert turned to seek an avenue of escape, but
before he could move the lion, an immense animal
with black name, rushed down the broad path
upon them
Remembering what he had often read of the
power OF the human eye and Its effect upon wild
beasts, he looked the lion IN the face boldly and II
stopped 1t lashed its tail for a moment, then in
confused sort of way it lowered its head and
seemed about to retreat. Then Herbert seized
Tourmaine's whip, for she had been about TO take
ride when the lion appeared, and he sprang upon
the animal.
Lashing it fercely he drove it along the path and
back to Its cage and then he fastened the door firm
". All the court, King, Queen and all were look
ing from the windows at this bold deed and all
astounded.
''WhO is the herog' cried the King. Bring him
here! He shall be rewardedr7
"Let him ask what he win, it shall be his even to
half my realmi"
Herbert was conducted by the Princess herself to
her father, and old King Hraedus was astonished to
behold the young whom last he had seen in one
of his dungeons Herbert was invited to become
a noble In Aurora, and grand banquet was ordered
at to celebrate the rescue of Tourmaline. The
boy tried diligently to explain to the King and
Queen that he was but dreaming all this but of
course they could not comprehend so difficult
problem, and l do not wonder. They thought he
crazy, but far too polite to say So
This time he remained whole week with his
Princess and each day was full of delights She
gave him beautiful portrait of himself painted on
a large diamond attached to a chain which she
placed about his neck, and the Queen presented him
with diamond ring of immense value At grand
ball he led the dance, and all said he looked Prince
indeed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-07
THRILLING ENCOUNTER WITH THE uor

He dreamed that he was again at sea, rowing a
boat, rather merely the seat of boat, that had
visible bow stern, for each end seemed to melt
into nothingness but just where the stern ought to
be sat funny little man with a sour face and
with immense bushy moustaches like great brushes.
As Herbert stared at him he W behind him
Z other somewhat smaller and still another and
other until he counted twelve, each one smaller than
the other The last two or three were mere tiny
lmps but all of them grinned at him maliciousy
and seemed to drag the boat back like many
anchors.
1Y on needn't Iookso cross said the largest one.
ave were not invited TO cruise with you, but are
going all the sanes7
Z SsEhere are we e5ing % asked Herbert in some
disnay.
"To visit the pretty Princess, of course, replied
the imp, grinning and shaking out his moustaches
like two fox tails.-tW have long waited for this
opportunity, and now that it has come we shall not
lose it, you may be sure, Master Herbert"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-07
SAVED BY THE PRINCESS

When she saw him she started in surprise and
then pouted:
q have come back" cried Herbert eagerly
Il am angry with you" she said, A|for leaving me
30 suddenly and not saying goodbye"
4 woke up too quickly" replied Herbert 81 did
not know that I'd left you until 1 found myself in
bed"
"That nonsenser" replied the Princess. But she
laughed.
Herbert could not convince her that he had
dreamed himself into her garden and would probably
vanish suddenly as before, for he was now as
sured that 1t only IN dreamland that they met
IOurmane, being wide awake, of course could not
comprehend anything so unnatural as a dream-boy
and thought that he was testing. However, she was
no longer angry, and they wandered through the
garden all abloom with flowers that Herbert had not
before seen, and they fed the swars that swan in
the basins of the fountains Then finding his dream
boat, IN which he Sad first come to King Hraedus'
realm, still tied to the ring at the stairs, he took
Tourmaline sailing on the river Soon thew heard
2 trumpet sound.
THAT'S for meP said Tourmalibe. "1Iother has
missed me and they have blown the trumpet we
must return at once my father vii be angrvl"
When they arrived at the stairs Herbert was
seized by the guards of the palaAe who had been
searching the garden for the Princess and he was
carried before the monarch. Tie King was en-
ragged and accused Herbert of stehling his daughter
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-06-07
Il Tale Of a Curious Little
Boy WIho Dreamed Curious
Dreams U|hlch AIo0ays and
AlgUayS Game True

7 HEN Herbert Gordon was a very little
boy he dreamed that in a small pond
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-16
TWO YEARS IN ORIENT.
Governor Taft's Private Secretary
Tells About 1t.

san Francisco, May 16--W. 3. Winth-
rop, executive secretary to Governor
Taft of the Philippine commission has
arrived here on the Siberia. He has
just completed two years service in the
Orient and is home on a six months
leave of absence.
Secretary Winthrop said that Cover
nor Taft was still at Benguet when he
left, but that his health has been almost
entirely restored.
Manila" says Winthrop. lis now the
cleanest city of its size in the world,
with less crime than any community of
which 7 know The Ladrones you read
about in the dispatches are just about
like your burglars and highwaymen
only not quite so numerous and more
easily disposed of.
Business in Manila is dull at pres
ent, but the the agricultural depression
is responsible for that and the condi-
ton is only temporary. The rinderpest
destroyed a great many cattle and the
agricultural methods in vogue through
out the islands are Of the most elemen-
tary nature The natives raise sugar
and make it pay and that by the crud
est and most wasteful of processes. The
agricultural possibilities of the Philip
pines are infinite and with modern
methods there is no reason why the is
lands should not be as fruitful as any
lands on earth The recent congress
sional appropriation viii do much to al
legislation win do more than anything
else for the material development of the
Philippines.
THE labor problem is a deep one. 1t
will be settled. however, and on the lines
laid down by Governor Taft. The COM
mission realizes that while the admis-
sion Of Chinese labor would hasten the
DEVELOPMENT Of the country and protect
property of Americans financially inter
ested there. it would reduce the Fill
Pine to the lowest ina ginable condition
Where he has been given chance I'M
der proper supervision he has made an
excellent workman. Capt. Butt, of the
land transport department, and Major
Aleshire. of the water transport have
both employed large numbers Of ma
tives as teamsters, longshoremen. boat
men and general laborers, and both
speak highly of the FiliDinos good
qualities in these line of industry
With Cinnamon in the land the Fill
Pine Will never be induced to work, and
would gradually be obliterated alto
gether The commission is not at all
likely to sacrifice the Filipino for the
sake of fastening the development of
the Philippines They will first make a
man CT him and then. with his help
make. something worth while of his
land"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-16
POLICE JOTTINCS.
Latest Fads of the Jointists Are
PuzzIing.
Nix Beer and Hop Tea In
discriminatory.
WERE OUT ON RAIDS.
Three People Receive Calls
from Officers.
RObbing Policemen Is Now a
Favorite Pastime.
WERE OUT ON RAIDS.

The latest fad in the way of "ioint-
ing is to have a choice selection of
beer and hop tea in the same ice chest,
and some labelled bottles. Mix well,
SO that when a grab for evidence is
made, the chances are an even break
that pale hop will be the result. 1t is
also handy in catering to customers.
For instance a stranger, whose face
has no place in the mental gallery of
the bartender, comes in and asks for
beer. He is blandly informed that
there is nothing doing but hop tea
Then the stranger asks for hop tea,
putting the words in quotation marks
with his voice. and at the same time
winking vigorously. The bartender
gives him a bottle, carefully collecting
in advance, and-it is hon teal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-16

On the other hand, regular custom
er drops in and gets the real thing.
This seems to be the system of the
Chesterfield joint, which was raided last
night. The officers dipped into the ice
chest and sampled the goods. Some of
them got beer, and others got stung
on hop tea, pure and simple. Then the
proprietor, J. l. Bowen. who paid his
monthly revenue during the former ad-
ministratiOn as John Cash, was pinched,
together with the bottles present. Next
the committee on entertainment called
at the Imperial billiard shop. operated
by Mr.. Otto Anderson. Here the beer
was not disguised in a hop label DOM
mo. L was plain Therefore Mr.. An
derson and his alleged barkeeper, Mr..
William Wood, were among those who
went down to the station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-16
FOLLOWED MANY CLEWS.
Detectives at Last Feel Certain They
Are Right.


Chicago, May 16.-The Inter-Ocean to-
day says:
After following a thousand clews.
which took them into nearly every state
of the union and to three different con-
tinents, detectives have found at last
what they believe viii lead them to a
solution of the mystery which has
shrouded the disappearance of Frank
Ely Rogers, the 13-Year-old son of Jas
=. rogers OF Evanston, and his aunt
Florence Ely, nearly two years ago.
Today William Ely, brother of Miss
Florence Ely, and a brother of the
mother of the missing boy as well sails
for Europe on the Red Star liner leland.
Conhdent that he Will meet his sister
ana MS nephew, detectives will sail on
the same steamer and watch his every
move as they have since he was re-
leased from the Connecticut penitential.v
at Wethertield eight weeks ago
During all the Investigation by the
ponce and the many detective agencies
which have worked on the case. this
brother has never been mentioned by
the family
Now. however every effort is being
made to follow his every footstep The
family believes that he will lead them
to the missing boy.
According to the theory of the detec-
tives Ely planned the abduction of
Frank Ely Rogers because he wanted
revenge on the boys father. The story
IS that James c. Rogers testified
against his brother-in-law when he was
arrested in Nashville Tenn, February
20. 1897. He was caught In the act Of
robbing woman whom he had follow
ed from Concord, n. H, to the exposi-
ton. It is said that at that time Ely
shook his fist at his brother in-law and
said he would get even nv Rogers de-
MED that he appeared against Ely but
detectives who made the arrest say
that if he did not he wrote a letter to
the authorities telling of the mans rec
ord and advising that he be placed
where he would not trouble the public
or his family.
Everything indicates. the detectives
say. that Miss Ely and the boy she
took away with her are in Paris. Mr.
Rogers said yesterday that in her last
letter his sister-in-Iaw said she was go
ing to Europe.
Tt is thought that Ely. who has tried
to Inislead his shadowers since he came
from behind prison bars by visiting
his brother. DR. c. F. Ely, in Chicago.
thinks he has eluded them, and will go
at once to his sister the moment he
reaches Europe.
n r-1rfor mo T44fes 511 Kan ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-16
For Induatrial Work.

Material for the industrial work of
the social settlement. is solicited of la
dies who may have such to give Quilt
material clothing to make over and
mend. thread. needles. etc. A record
viii be kept of these donations and be
a part Of the annual report of the Ar
mory Industrial School and the Moth
ers' club. These gifts will be greatly
appreciated and may be left with Mrs.
Irwin, at Fourth and Jackson S s.
building: Mrs Glasgow. 514 West street;
Miss Eta Fox, sos Fillmore; Mrs. Shell
don, 432 Fillmore: Mrs G. A. Huron.
22l Fillmore street: Mrs. Thorpe, city
jail.