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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-08

OF, except that Ahm Ia let name Inside
IN disturb them
Wv hose man are your
All boloLg tn tn Ncri o TraQuair."
And very good friend Of mine the
Earl of Traquair is. VIII you just 90
inside and tell him William Armstrong
IS sitting here on his horseT'
THAT wull All no, fur if tn king
himser We're tn ask All munna let him
by IN door Sa iist tax a fule's ad-
vice fur vince and gang ava Ia III
next inn afore it gets darker an we're
like to lose yer rod amang III hills
II must get something for my horse
10 eat He's done and should not he
pushed farther. IN wait outside until
their lordships have finished their coun-
Gill;"
9TH stalls are a fou already. an,
II not vi better nags, at least wi the
nags o nobicmcn, an Aim thinkin'
that's neither you nor me-
"The stalls may he f0u, but my
beasts empty, and must get feed Of
corn, noble or simple. Ye tell the earl
It's me and yen be thanhit."
Indeed Inc Draw man, All TAX or
ders fra the ycrl himself an fra name
else. .Iist ticket yer beast wi the spur,
or Ahll gle him jab WI tn point O
this spear.
The descent of young Armstrong was
SO instantaneous that the man at arms
had no opportunity Of carrying out his
threat or even Of leycling the unWleldy
weapon in his own defense, The
horseman dropped on him rs If lac had
fallen from the clouds, and the pike
rang useless on the rough cobble-
stones. The black horse showed no
sign Of fright. rs might have been
expected, but turned his intelligent
bend and calmly watched the fray AS
If accustomed to any eccentriclty on
the part Of his master, And what the
fine eyes Of the qusdruped saw was
startling enough. The wide spread
limbs of the surprised soldier went
whirling through the air like the arms
of Il windmill in gale.
Armstrong had grasped him by the
waist and turned him end for end. re
volving him, Catherine wheel wise, un
til the bewildered wits of the victim
threatened to leave him through the
action OF centrifugal force. By thu
time the unfortunate sentinel lost al
reckoning of the direction in whicl
solid earth lay with regard to his owl
swiftly changing position he founc
himself on his assailant's shoulder
gaping Ike a newly landed trout, and
thus hoisted aloft, he was carried +
the closed door, which kick iron
Armstrong; foot sent crashing inward
The intruder flung his burden INFO tn
nearest corner of the large room as
he were a sack Of corn. Then, facin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-08

The secretary took herself away,
trembling in every limb. She had no
intention of going at 0 o'clock in the
evening to do the work which she had
contracted to perform from to in
the afternoon. And TO be spoken TO
like that before Tom Harrowayl
AS for ITarroway, lie was furious.
upon my word. Mrs. Van Stylert,"
he said, you have needlessly humili-
ated n lady" and went hastily from
the house.
If he expected to see the secretary
outside lac was doomed to disappoint-
ment, for when he reached the street
she was nowhere in sight.
Mrs. Van Styert had her maid fetch
her q cup Of strong beef tea, she felt
so used up.
Amy thinks want him to marry
Charlotte! And" she said, hereafter
| shall sympathze with every scien-
tfic experiment hear Of. And human
nature is the same as It ever was.
Hold, though. What shall | do when
Amy comes tomorrow, for Of course
she will not come this evening? sup
pose l must chance It, ! am growing
reckless. And Charlotte means to
marry the count! Didn't her mother
hint as much last night;'
AS for the secretary, she had some
thing to think about And in the warn
and welt of her thought was a thread
of satisfaction that Il young man had
seen the folly OF being an idlcr and
was about TO become Il useful member
! of society. ii IS always a satisfaction
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-08

)eavy blond mustnche gave him
Iimilitary air. look of the cavalier,
II he were remnant of that strick-
band across the border which was
Increasing odds; but something of
$lty self confidence in Armstrong;
inner betokcned that the civil war
kng IN England was no concern of
or that, if he took any interest in
bis sympathies inclined toward the
|ning side. as indeed was the case
ID many of his countrymen His
ct bearing. body straight as one or
native pines. enhanced the soldier
appearance of the horseman, ana
needed but glance at his Clear
nned but resolute face ana poWerful
me 20 n, convinced that he would
we dangerous antagonist to meet
combat. while the radiant good
ture of his frank countenance indi-
cd n mcrciful conquercr should VIC
fall TO him, us seemed likely un-
the odds were ovcrwhclming
Both prowess and genialty were on
i instant of being put to the test as
approached the inn. where way
Fer is usually certain of a welcome
he has but money in his pouch. \
|ceman. his tall weapon held M
hit stepped out into the road from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-08

the startled audience, the young man
cried:
strong orders should have a stron-
ger guard than you set, gentlemen.
hold to the right of every Scotsman to
enter n public dram shop when he
pleases."
dozen amazed men had sprung to
their feet. overseeing chair or stool
here and there behind them and here
and there a nagon before them. Elev-
on swords flashed out. but the appraised
right hand OF the chairman and his
commanding voice caused the weapons
10 hang suspended
"'Thc very man. The very man we
want! Will, where have you dropped
from?'
From the back of my horse mo-
mcnt since, as your henchman here
will bear witness, Traquair.'
armstrong, your arrival at this
iuncture is providential. That's what
it is. providcntial"'
at must be, my lord, for you did
your best to prevent 1t. Your stout
pikcman would not even let you know
was within call, so | just brought
him in to give the message property
The sentinel had by this time got
on his feet and was staring at the com
puny like one dazcd.
where's your pike?" demanded Ira
QUAR-
"On tic stances ootside ma lord"
every well. go out and lift III and sec
that you hold better grip of it whel
the next man comes along. Attend f
Armstrong; horse and keep an eye Vi
and down the road
"lll lool after MY oWn least Ira
puar"
$50 need for tbot, WIN. We have
matters of importance to discuss, anC
Angus here will feed the horse rs wei
as sou can do it,
IN eft and drink whatcver's set bc
fore ne and never ask who is the cool;
but / trust no man to wait on m,
horse. You bide 10y your sentry march
Angus. and III see to the beast"
With this Armstrong strobe out o
the house, the i'll used sentinel follow
ing him. AS the door closed the inter
ruptei mum Of conversation rose again
Who the intcrlopcr might be was ID
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TO BE CONTINUED.)
A Model Town.

University Place, a few miles east or
LINCOLN, is the only town In Nebraska
where tobacco Is not sold, Not only are
LIQUOR billiard tables, dance halls, sa-
looms and every other form of "ques-
tionable" amusements barred from
this town, but now the cigar store and
the cigarette counter have been added
to the prohibited list
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-08

are ready for it"
"Well, my lord there's no lack Of
that in these kittlc times, for n fight
ing man gets civility and welcome,
whether in England or Scotland. which
ever side he takes"
81 hope you are for law ana the
king against riot and rebels
"Yc see, Traquair, I'm not just fac
ton man. but am standing clear TO
give both sides fair play"
THE crisis is this, William" said
TraQuair. There are papers that We
must get through to King Charles at
oxford Then, WHAT'S much more i'm
portant, we must get his signed war
rant back TO us before we can act 10
any real purpose in this ploy. The
victorious rebels pretend that they are
fighting for certain so called Liberties,
but we have reason to know that their
designs run much deeper. that they
aim MT nothing less than the dethrone-
mcnt and possible murder of the king.
II Is necessary to get proof OF TINS TO
the king and TO obtain his sanction to
certain action on our part, for IT we
move without his written commission
and our plans fail we are like to get
short shrift from Cromwell, who Will
deny us the right of belligerents.
Whether the king believes this or not,
he documents we wish TO send nm
| ire less to the purpose than that you
should bring back TO US Ills commits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-09-08
A Scientific
Experiment
BY Robert C. v. Meyers
Copyright, 1904, by Robert c. v. Meyers
BY Robert c. v. h

RS. VAN STYLERT heard her
secretary's foot on the stairs.
81 must keep it up" she said.
ut Is a duty owe her. /
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CHAPTER Y.

vYv WILL" cried TraQualr eve
w. Ag have been talking of you,
" vi my man, and we have some
employment for you If you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Panama,s Legitimacv.

A prominent Democrat. who does not wish his name used in any political con nection. but who has for years been a close friend of former President Cleve- land, said today:
 "I do not think 1t would be either good politics or good business for the Senate Democrats to permit the Republicans to gain all the credit there would be in ob- taining the Panama canal. A canal by that route Is manlfestly the only practi- cable way that can now be had. It Is either that or no canal. However rep reheusible the coming into the society of nations may have been the advent of Panama, she has the ground upon which we want the canal and certainly there has been nothing in the conduct of Colombia that calls for kinder consideration from us than to the people at the isthmus.
 ''The leading powers of the world have recognized Panama. It has been neces- sarily up to date in the hands of the ex- ecutive department of the government and the legitimacy of it's conduct is ac- knowledged everywhere. Moreover 1t seems to me that Senator Hoar of Mas sachusetts is not a safe Democratic lead CT. He would just as soon as not lead the Democrats in chase of a will-o-the-wlsp into inevtricable foundering 'n the marsh. The people of the South are naturally and sensibly eager for the starting of the ca nal enterprise and do not think they arc sacrificing any sound principle in the de- sire R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
Lawyer Bischoff in Trouble

New York. Jan. 2-The sheriff of New York county has received from the Sur rogate court an order directing him to arrest and imprison Lawyer Franklin J. Bischoff, bother of Supreme Court Jus tice Henry Bischoff. The order of com mltment has been issued because of Law yer Bischoffs alleged contempt in hav- ing failed to pay into the court $22,0O0. which it is charged. he owes the estate of Sibina Jost. of which he was an ex- ecutor. Judge Bischof says he was em- powered under the will of his father who left large estate to settle all indebted ness of Franklin, but has been prevent ed from doing so by notice of a contest of the will which was filed by the brother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
CALL TO THE TArTHYuL.
Bryan Men Invited to Dollar Dinner.

Dinner.
 Lincoln, Neb. 2.-In an invitation signed by T. D. Worrell. Bryan Democrats ask all the faithful to a banquet January IS. After telling of the honors conferred on Mr. Bryan abroad the cell declares:
 z Loyal pemocrats therefore deem it only iit and pF6ner thet this splendid honared kv hls f4ltoN Democrats upon hi& fstsss hafae ana ko tlsak end afs arfana4 Ing x0IiaF diizneE to be beid at the I.ISi- deli Hotel xsancoin. January 1s. 1sol.
 Tit is to Do Demacrntic banquet in fact as well as in name. given by Demo- crat4 who not only refuse to apologisa for remaining true to the principles of Democracy aa enunciated In the Chicago and Kansas City platforms. but deny with the Democratic emphasis that they owe any apology to Democrats who deserted the party during those campaigns and lent their aid and comfort to the enemy. While standing ready at all times to well come the wandering and erring ones back to the Democratic fold upon sufficient ev- idenee that in future they purpose sup porting the Democratic ticket, the Demo- crats who are arranging for this banquet to Democracy's gallant leader decline to step aside to make room at the family table for those who betrayed the house. nOio or tho tAith. NnAe il l3 true Cnai the departing ten tribes of Israel marched forth with the gaudiest banner and loud est sounding of timbrel and Tyre. It is equally true that the ark of the covenant remained with the tribe of Judah.
 "The ark of the Democratic covenant remains in the household of the faithful and they are cordially invited to gather on the evening of January IS, 1904. to renew their faith in Democratic princi- pies and gain strength for the forthcom- ing struggle for control of this republic q affairs. T. D. worraIl,
 Chairman Banquet Committee"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
FAINT HOPE oT FRACx.
Lord Lansdowne Joins the Pessmistic
 Contingent.

1 C0ntlngent. London, Jan. 2-No word has yet been received here tending to show when the Russian reply to Japan may be expected. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne has in- formed Baron Hayashi, the JapSnese min- ister. that he fears that the wal party in Russia is in the ascendant and that he has faint hopes of Japan receiving a fa- vorable reply. Baron Hayashi says he has received no news of the intended dis patch of a Japanese squadron to Masam- pho. The last news he heard was that a Russian cruiser was there. The minisEsr pointed out that the dispatch of a squad ron to Masampho would not necessarily be a war-like action, though 1t could scarcely help being regarded by the line of other precautions which Japan has openly taken.
 ! The weekly papers here share in the general feeling of alarm current in Great Britain. The Spectator says war draws ever nearer, and adds:
 | rIf we are dragged into this war, as we may be, the country will not be divided in sympathy. dislike of Russia being as strong among the masses of our popula.. ton as 1t was in 1855"
 l The paper surnises that Russia may keep her ships in her harbors as she did during the Crimean war. thereby forcing land actions or a dangerous attempt by Japan to selze ForL ArInur ana VLaQivoS- tock.
 The Saturday Review adopts a some what similar tone. saying that the like lihood of Chinese intervention menaces the commercial interest of all Europe and of the United States.
 1 Information has been received in a Lon- don diplomatic quarter unfriendly to Rus- sia that M. Bezobragoff. who was recent | ly raised by the Czar to a secretaryshiu of state, Is the power behind the scenes of the Russo-Japanese negotiations M. Bezobragoff, according to this source of information, who is now the primate fa- vorite of the Czar and the leader of the war party, Is President of the Yalu River Timber Company; Is largely interested in commercial enterprises in Korea, and is the bosom friend of Alexieff. Though the news is evidently partial, 1t receives some credit, and adds to the alarmist feeling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
HxoITElEENT IN THE PIr.
Rumors of War Have Effect on Grain Prices.

. Prices.
 Chicago, Jan. 2.-The greatest excite ment in months in the wheat market was experienced to-day in sensitive response to the news from the Far East The market closed an hour earlier than usual and the ctlrtailnnent of working time became an auxiliary factor in the spec ulative excitement. The effect on prices was marked. May, wheat closing with a net gain of sA cents over Thursdays close. and July at an advance of SEQ 3ssc. ffssl
 According to authoritative ofiicials of prominent firms the drop in British con- suls was the spark. which, falling into the bed of pessimistic advices from European e 1itals., set the speculative finder afire. For the first time in many weeks the lesding longs became e puny consideration
 The market became so big that it was almost impossible to keep track of 1t. The made a concerted effort to cover, and naturally found very little on the marke, even at the advance. Opening prices of fered for May showed % range, and bids for July were only fractionaiiy un- der this range.
 The bottom price of May at the open ing was S4Ac. At the height of the ex- citement this option touched STAG and al- though at this price shorts recovered large quantities. the close was only Mc lower than the top at s7iA. July from it's bottom price for soc rose by leaps and bounds to selkc. and closed s5S to sssc over Thursday at s25t to s2%c.
 The close on May corn was % over Thursday. while May oats showed a net gain of sk to Sc. Provisions also were affected. May pork leading the advance with a gain of 5754c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
MunDrRnD FOR Mohhx
Reform School Boys Kill
 Rob.

Riverside, Cal.., Jan., :.--Ths myst@ surrounding the death of Ansel Lew whose body was found near Banning. 1' Thanksgiving Day. has been cleared up.
 John Schofieid! Cornelius Crowley and Frank Ritchie escaped from the WhitkisH Reform School the day before TisankaHly- ing. Schoiieid has returned to the school. and because he was conscience stricken told of the killing of Lewis. He says th&k while Ritchie and Crowley engaged TcNls in conversation. one of them walking ca either side of him, Schofield dropped he- hind. secured a heavy stone, and. slip- ping up behind Lewis, struck him q blow on the head with it. Lewis fell from ths blow, but was only stunned When a0 attempted to get up the three boys, ae- cording to Schofieid's story, fell upon hinl and with stones beat out his brains. They then robbed the dead mans clothing, dl~ vided the booty and escaped,
 Crowley Is said to be under arrest et Merced. but Ritchie is still at large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
IS READY TO TAKE FIELD Japan Will Assume the Responsibility. USSIA'SSCHEMEOFDELAY Anxious to Postpone Possibilities Until Spring.
 Tolkio Government VIII Not Be Put Of by Diplomacy-Takahira and Cassini Both Ex- pect War.
.RUSSIA'S SCHEME OFDELAY

Washington. Jan. 2.-The Associated Press learns from an official source that Japan in her last note to the Russian government announced that the minimum proposition which she can accept from Russia are rights in Korea equal to those claimed by Russia in Manchuria. In re- turn Japan agrees to recognize the su- premacy of Russia in Manchuria.
 To this proposition the Associated Press Is informed the Russian government win not give its approval, feeling that Japan should content herself with modifica- tions in the form of concessions in Corea for her commerce. The Russian govern ulent has not abandoned hope of a dipio- rnatic settlement of the question, in view of the powerful pressure which Great Britain and France are bzringing to bear upon Japan to consent to a continuance of the negotiations but 1t Is emphatically stated that Russia never will admit the parallel between her position in Manchu- ria and that of Japan in Corea.
 Opinion of Cassini.
 Coune Cassini, the Russian ambassador, thinks the far eastern situation gloomy. but not without some hope of salvation ''
 At the Japanese legation tonight it was intimated that if the Russian reply does not give definite assurance that in general the concessions asked for Japan In Cprea will be granted, the Tolkio gov ernnent will be compelled to abandon diplomacy for force. Dispatches receiv- ed by Mfr. Takahira, the Japanese min ister, from Tohio to-day tell of the crit ical state of public feeling there. It is said that in Russia fails to give a defi- nite reply, Japan will interpret the dila- tory note as indicating Russia'e wish to defer hostilities until the spring when her forces on land and sea can be used to better advantage.
 If Japan Is convinced of Russia's inten- ton not to accept her proposals, the To- lkio government 1t is declared, win not hesitate to take the initiaftse and assume the Responsibility for fnalsi4R war The 5apafese nlniasnf apes upi lIap6 that sffee tlsa na7Insf iis witch h9 cislsue nfs tlatlom they will f0ffesf six sympathy which they may haxe ifI| ca8intry by striking first
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
FIRE INSPECTORS INQUIRY.
Man in Charge of Asbestos Curtain
 Now in & Hospital.


 Chicago. Jan. Fire Inspector Monroe Fulkerson has renewed his investigation into the cause of the disaster. Two stage hands were questioned for two hours. Then w. A. Merriam, manager of the c. A. Fuller Construction Company. builders of the theater, was called into the Once. The company's attorney was with him.
 From John McCluskey. the fire inspec- tor learned that Joseph Daugherty, the man in charge of the asbestos curtain, is at a hospital, suffering from a broken leg. Daugherty was hurt by fall from the theater flies in trying to lower the curtain at the time of the fire. It de- veloped at the start of the inquiry that the asbestos curtain instead of falling in- stantly as was by many believed, was hung on an endless rope and had to be drawn to the floor.
 McCluskey was convinced that the curtain was driven so hard against the wall by the pressure of the heat of the prosenium arch that Daugherty could not draw it all the way down.
 'T was sitting near the rear door of the stage" said McCluskey, when the fire started, near the switchboard at the spot light The fire was first on a shelf of scenery four feet from the edge of the arch. It spread rapidly through the draperies. and l ran from the rear door into Dearborn street and turned in a still alarm. Then I returned to the the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
ROOSEVELT ENDORSED.
Mississippi Committee Declare for
 the President.

Jackson. Miss. Jan. 2.-The Republican State Committee met here to-day and fixed March g as the time and Jackson as the place for holding the State con- ventlon at which delegates will be chosen to the National Convent in Chicago. Resolutions endorsing President Roose- welt were adopted unanimously. They were the following:
 Whereas the administration of Pres ident Roosevelt both as to national and international affairs has been eminently successful and satisfactory; therefore be it
 Resolved by the Republican State Committee of Mississippi, composed of fifty-one members, that it Is the sense of the Republicans of Mississippi that a continuance of his administration Is es- sential to the welfare and prosperity of the country and this cordially declares for him as his own successor and points with pride to his conduct of public af- fairs to the splendid personnel of his appointees and to his able, honest, pro- gressive, courageous, non-sectional ad- ministration: and that in so doing it but anticipates the action of the Republican State Convention, which meets March e3 1904. to select delegates to the Ma tionaI Republican Convention that as-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-03
THREATS WERE MADE.
Brennan Attempted to Brighten
 Marshal Field.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-When anonymous lets ters, alleged to have been written by Leo Brennan. were read before United States Commissioner Footo today it de- veloped that intimado1s were made that an attempt might be made 10 kidnap ths grandson of Marshal Field.
 Don't forget the Cudahy case" was one of the sentences in one of the letters sent. In another it was stated that un- less $50,Oo0 was left in bag at placa designated. "the entire family must gsv and that Marshal Field would be the iisk ito go" so that he could see what a feyk dollars would have saved him.
 The reading os the anonymous letters iu court was the first time the real threats in the letter were made public. Commis= sioner Foote held the defendant to the Federal grand fury.