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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-01
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A. p. MAN HoNoRED.

Melville {. Stone complimented at
Banquet in New York.
New York, April 30.--The Illinois
Society OF the city Of New York gave
banquet tonight at Delmonicos In
honor of it's newly elected president
Melville E. stone, general manager OF
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24
PERSONAL POINTS,

Judge Boiling Whitfield has return
ed from a business trip TO Macon.
]. a. Davis, representing the Savan-
nah News, was in the city yesterday. :.
Major c. Downing returned yester-
day from business trip to New York.
Superintendent Mckenzie. Of the
Southern railway, was IN the city yes
terday.
R. C. stapier, Of Savannah. well
known travelling man, spent yesterday
in the city.
The friends OF Alderman j. W.
Wood will be glad to learn that he is
much improved from bis recent i'll
ness.
The friends of ]. N. Horne, formerly
Of this city, now Of Triton. viii re-
greet to learn that his eye was injur
led in an accident a. few days ago,
and he has been compelled to go to
Atlanta for treatment
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Society
Doings In


Mrs Maggie Baker is spending some /
time at Sterling.
The friends Of Miss Edna Leyison
regret that she is i'll.
Miss Lucille Kay will entertain the
zinnias next Saturday afternoon
Miss Rebecca Brown is still indis-
posed, to the regret of her friends.
The Arcacia club meets Tuesday az
ternoon with Mrs F. d. NJ. Strachan.
Mrs. c. H. Colesberry and Miss
Nellie colesberry left last night to
spend few days in Savannah.
There is some talk Of another dance
to be given this week by the young
men, but it is not yet definitely set
tied. =
Mrs. Jackson who has been the
guest Of Judge s. G. Atkinson for sew
eraI weeks, is spending some time in
Savannah.
Mrs. J. g. Barber, her daughter. Miss
Barber and her son, Mr.. William Bar
Der Of Rockford. ILL.,, are at the Ogle-
thorpe for some time
The Presbyterian ladies' Aid society
win hold an exchange Tuesday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. M. G. Rowe.
Refreshments will be served to the
visitors and many articles viii be
on sale. Every one is cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Al pleasant party which will visit
Je1yl one day this week will be com
posed Of the following: Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Topper, Captain and Mrs w. M.
Topper, Judge and Mrs. Boiling Whit |
field, Mrs. Samuel B. Hatcher, Mrs w
H. Adkins and Hon. A. J. Crovatt
$50
The dinner given last evening by |
Captain and Mrs. w. M. Upper was
very pretty and enjoyable affair
Covers we're laid for ten ana the table
was beautiful picture in white and
green. The center piece was Of ferns, |
white hyacinths and narcissus. The
guests present were. Mrs. Samuel p.
Hatcher. Of Columbus, Mrs. w. H.
Adkins of Atlanta. Mrs. w. H. Cornell
of Chicago Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Tup-
per and Judge and Mrs. Boiling Whit
field and Mr.. E. B. Whitfield.
The dance given Friday evening at
the Ogiethorpe by the young men
was a very graceful compliment to
their friends among whom were inelud
ed the visiting young ladies. The af-
fair was thoroughly enjoyed by all par
ticipating. Those present were, Mis-
SEES Ethel Elliott. Lucille Butts, Leslie
Butts, Estelle Brown, Ethel Conoley,
Nellie Greenlee, Emily Wan, Muriel
Downey, Roberts, of Savannah, Ellen
Penniman Alberta Derby, Edna Derby,
Margaret Thompson OF Savannah,
Fannie Symmes, Mary Mccullough,
Francis Barber, Rita McKinnon, Had.
die Mccullough. Messrs. Albert Banks
George Smith, Hunter Hopkins, Tom
o'Connor, Sam MRllard, Holmes
Sheldon, Howard Smith, Morton
Marye, Frank Stacey. Goldsmith Leh-
man, S. X. Brown. R. A. Graves, Paul
Twitty, Burford Coney. Hoffman
Rawls, Il. b Whitfield, leighton Bur
roughs, C. NJ. Peddioord.
Miss Mabel Levison was the charm
ing little hostess at very pleasant par
ty a day or two ago the occasion being
her ninth birthday. The home Of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Sig Lev.soSs,
was prettily decorated for the affair,
the color scheme being red and white.
After an hour Of dancing and games,
refreshments were served in the din,
ing room. The table was bright with
silver and cut glass and the center
piece was OF violets and narcissus.
| Numbers OF presents were received
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24
shin Notice.

Neither the master. owners nor con
signees Of the Uruguayan bark Sara
Will be responsible for any debts con
tracted by the crew Of said bark.
Gelpi, Master.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

You can save mony by calling On
me. Sig Levisoa. S2o Bay street. tsl-
ephone $50.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

My entire lire Of merchaum and
amber bit briar pipes at astonishingiy
.ow prices. Sig Levison,
Phone $50. e10 Bay Street
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

"A stitch In time saves nine" hay-
ing your clothes cleaned in time saves
buying new onss. Georgia Pressing
club, phone 144-4.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

To stranaers.--If you have some
clothes to be cleaned or pressed, ask
or Jim Carriers establishment, or ring
phone 1882. You'll be well taken
care Of by him.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Just receivtd a big shipment OF
English ducks, at Wilson'S
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

When you are pushed for time and
want a suit pressed at once ring
phone 1852 or send TO Jim Carter at
504 Monk street.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

WOOD 75c PER LOAD. PHONE
2f5. DOWNS MILLS
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

PERHAPS your overcoat needs a
ew collar or new sleeve 'ining. See
Tim Carter at 504 Monk street or tiug
phone 25s-2.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

WANTED-To repair every stove in
Brunswick that needs repairs. G. r.
Molsby, telephone Bay Iron Works,
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Housekeepers, wash your lamp
chime and globes in Layadura WA
ter: 1t prevents cracking by heat
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

have Just received fine line Of i'm
rlsrted sauer kraut which am Of
fering at the very lowest price.
Come and look at it. c Arnheiter,
corner Newcastle and Monk streets.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

pyeinn old clothes done properly at
Jim Carter's. Ring phone 2bS.2.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Get an order of shad or shad roe at
Wilson s-youli enjoy it.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24
Spanish mackerel at Wilson's.
Phone 321.

OF Interest to Stock Owners.
d. Geo. Coester, veterinary surgeon.
viii stay for short time at j. w.
Thomas stables.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

The Weather Is fairly good now
for having clota IS put In order for
wiptaE See Jin Cart1 Ronfe 49,
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Everything clean and up-to-date-
quick service at Wilson's.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Take dinner at Wilson'S today
A chicken dinner.
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a. R. U. c.

UPHoLsTERiN0 AND GAMING
laying Carpets and Msttira. Pets
In Cane Seats in chsirs, Msftr4s rs
made ard renovated. Furniture ~
packed and carpets eisar ID.
Baby Carriages Hspaired.
w. 4. THOMAS,
80 eioueesses street
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Call for Shamrock sour, the best
'haser ever put I'D. Cline & Ludwig
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Fried oysters seeryed with regulor
supper tonight.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

just received a fresh lot OF English
ducks at Wilson's.
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Confessions OF a Priest.

Rev. Jno. S. Co. OF Wake. Ark,
writes, For IL years ! suffered from
yellow Jaundice. consulted
number CT physicians and tried AL
sorts of medicines, but got no RELIEF.
en- began the used OF Electric
Bitters and feel that am now cured
Of a disease that had me In It's grasp
for twelve years" II you want > re
liable medicine for Liver and Kidney
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Can you sing? II SO, sing Laws
dura!'' The song Is new; but, oh,
how easy.
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ARE YOU GOING NORTH OR WEST
r-yyUr

THE.
LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE r. r
offers unexcelled passenger service
Modern trains carrying Pullman sleep
ers, up-to-date Coaches, free Reclining
Chair Cars and Dining Cars between
Serther and Northern cities. The
Finest Dining Car Service in the
South.
All Agents Sell Through Tickets via
L. q n.
For rates, schedules and sleeping
ear reservations, apply to
J. M. FLEMING,
Florida Passenger Agent,
EOS Wess Bay St., Jacksonville
C. L. Stone. G. P. A.. Louisville, Ky
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Cream de Menthe, Cream de Vic
let, Cream de Rose. Cream de Coco,
Casino Cocktails and lots of other
cordials to numerous tov Rt
P Sig
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Ladies' shirts and Wraps cleaned
ana pressed or dyed At jim Carriers
504 Monk street. phone 25s-2.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-01-24

Have your Sunday suit pressed by
the Georgia Pressing Club. Phone
1lA-A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-11
BENJAMIN WiNcHElL. RAILROAD PRESIDENT

There profit stuayinx both ly
Ing an dead
prefernent and
sition pau mediocre
attachments out Of obseurity him powerful.
a also set
man with good health
trusting that
promotion and have thought
about deserving
OF portan Jobs that
them Don't forget that few
them related to
policy but most Of
plaee>wee inteilgent effort
president the Rock
Island mighty corporation wnchCl responsible
engines In
thousands
Thirty education and Job
be tinek~per " he had
his brains lie did Three later he given
q position he studied rail-
possible efficient but restless
booking responsibility and hia old
Position after position
good az
higher place
made president Memphis
Island The ladder he has climbed
down
Perhaps reading the lie
Of Is
THERE NEVER A
THERE WAS so GREAT a DEMAND FOR FIRsT-ct.Ass
RIGHT Now. "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-11
THE JAPANESE SPIRIT

There's nothing sublime and magnificent than death
20 inherit such great
Npls from ancestors"
by Commander sakurt the Japanese com
huk the entrance 81
sscondmcoue OF the most gallant exploits Of the
war
Tho expression fighters
IA not aasuh nrepidiy darnE-bu high order
OF patriotism.
father dependent Tor MS
support upon that hts might
patriotic sp, OF Japan
II Is q the spirit maryrdom.
loyalty 70 his cause u Is easy
for the Japanese accomplish deeds
effect OF such sentiments
sacrifice but nita
individual effort
command such spirit
Japanese and galsnuy Russian
stolditye
velocity Russian momentum
must be n he sequel o
One very greatly spirit Of the little peo-
o. he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-11

on horseback. along the line Of
streets leading 10 the Paseo Nuevo
The procession 81 the morning
would little affect the usual evening
display. and already several equip
ages had rolled past tho place where
the chain gang vas az work. But az
vet appeared not the one 50 anxious
IS looked FOR. and the half hour was
up
Ten minutes more passed without
any sign Of u.
Then RivAs exclaimed. Good
Yonder II comeEi"
And ready they were. as panthera
preparing 90 spring. Rock and
RivaR. as Kcaruey himself. were
now out 81 the sewer and up on the
street. all three stili making believe
to work. while the dwarf seemed TO
suspect there was something IN the
Wind. but could NOT guess what.
lie knew the instant after. when a
strong hand. Erasping him by the
collar. lifted him of his feet. raising
and tossing him further aluft. as
though he had been a rat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-11
CHAPTER xxx

\ LII No A#FANtA n = ~
Perhaps no people IN the world
have been accustomed to Hpectaeu-
lar surprises than they Nho perum-
bulate the streets 81 the Mexican
metropolis. and rare enough was
that they were called on 70 witness
now.
They first saw n carriage
handsome equipags OF the landau
specialty-drawn by n pair OF SNOWY
horses. and driven by n coachman
In smart livery. his hat cockaded.
procInlminR the owner of the turn
out as belonging to the military or
diplomatic service. The beauty OF
the two "senoritas' inside was GER
talniy exceptional The day was one
Of tho finest the atmosphere deli
ciously enjoyable. Other carriages
we're open. yet the hoods OF theirs
met overhead and the glasses were
up. still. az these were not cur
tanned they could be seen through
them. Some saw who knew them
and saluted, gentlemen by raising
the hat. lady acquaintance by n
nod a quiyerinR of the fingers. For
Il was the hour OF promenade 10 the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-11
BEING "MUCCED" FOR A
PASS AT WORLDS FAIR
ny " n KENNY.

ny " n. KENNY.
staff Correspondent to the Seattle
star IN the Newspaper Enterprise
Association.
81. LOGiH May n Thousands 81
people are asking for worlds fair
passes A few are getting them These
few wish they hadn { asked for them.
before they are through.
To begin with. yea must file a writ
ten application at the executive Of
fees. In this application You must
give one thousand and one good and
valid reasons uhy you should be a
''asadhsad 4" The first time someone
applies the term ta you. you get mad
and want 10 Hex him In tNentY-fuuf
hours you are willing 10 admit ita APP
urupriatsneas. OF course. Tor reasons
diplomatic. the principal reason Why
you want = pass that IL. because yeu
DO not want 10 pa HDod cash Tor md-
miaslnu-la not mentioned.
Well somebody fiaaliY Endorses your
appltca ton and yea get a printed or
der or the Electro photo Coupon Pass
company fer your picture. on preasns
tati0n of this order and a receipt for
: for the cost Of The photo. II you
have good luck. YOU find tn a days
wandering the man who will accept
your money and give you recel-
Most anybody viii take your money.
but the receipts are hard 90 find
Next. you 20 O. the Electric Photo
Coupon Pass campanya shop. You
find a long line ahead 81 sou. wind
Ing IN and ont of braHs-raiifd maze.
You reach "A nervous clerk. Who asizaa
your receipt 10 bears the nuuber III.
The clerk grabs metal hoidar.
shoves the numbers IN In 81 and
pushes you into a narrow paasaErwsy.
There. under the electric Hkht which
makes y0u look green ard CHASTITY.
another man ssirea YOU lie grabs the
number ard sticks Il IN the railing
breast high. Then he yauks you over
10 the rail iahs your head up. pulls
your hat of and Yella at you 20 open
your eyes"
As you do. you see a camera a few
feet away. lowered by some electrical
device; hear the click OF the shutter.
aud before you can get your breath
you are hurled out into a narrow
hallway.
Il feel like n convict" remarked one
man. as he pulled himself together.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-11
JAPANESE BEATEN
Out Of s.
By THE C0SSACKS

Aisan king. MAY n Gen. Karo-
hRtpin has outlined his campaign
against the laps and there Il every
reason a. believe Il will result Ia sue.
cess Having found II a. usalrsa 10
Use force against tho enemy. Cen
kurphaipiu will resort 60 strategy
The laps vii be decoYcd to a point
within few miles 81 ~ Petersburg
aud viii be ambushsd by tho ualth
fleet
Admiral TuhsudskY has submitted 10
the oEar the plans Tor shipping an
afmorcd efuired 70 Port Arthur
Al last at last Cen. Sassy off
Il reported % have exclaimed whsu
he heard u the fiehting On the Yalu
At last we have found sonnet thing We
can beat
what have We beatenf" Gen. slip
takoggiknff asked.
We have beaten a retreetf replied
Sassy koff.
Mrs Russell sage says ahe doesu' /
intend to move from New York JnnIa
Russell vii kindly aii down In a cor
net atsd keep still
where did the expression. catching
a man rrdshsnded euno from. asked
Mrs smlfhcru.
4 believe Il started IN a poker game
when fellow with four hearts and
diamond tried 20 bluff a man who held
four fivea.' replied smithsrA lite
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-11
CHAPTER xxx.
THE PLIGHT or THE SENIOR
ITAE

4 a "A r
ITAR
Never were sentries more com.
pleteiy taken by surprise than those
guarding the chain gang. Nor more
dlaaRrecably. They knew they had
been nealecfing their duty and
might expect severe punishment
Possibly set at the very task ther
were now superintendent Suii
they made no attempt 20 pursue
They were not cavalry. and only
mounted men could overiake that
landau with It's curious load. soon 70
vanish from their sight. So thef
stood IN groups gazing after 70 In
helpless bewilderment. their faces
showing a variety Of expressions
surprise. anger, fear. mingled IN 4
most ludierous manner.
hut the most interesting grous
now on the ground Was that which
had collected round the ladies' lei
carriagelesss some offering services
others speaking words Of sympathx
II aas a trying situation for the
senoritas 10 be in. but they ac-
Quilted themselves admirably; cspe-
ciAlly the countess. who. young
though she was. for courage and
coolncss had few TO equal her. In
that emergency no man could have
shown himself her superior. Hef
look 81 stu untranquillzed terror
the intermittent flashes OF anger IN
her eyes as she loudly denounoet
the ruffans who had carried of
their carriage, was piece Of actins
admirably executed. He would have
been n keen physiognonlist who
could have told that her emotions
we're counterfeit. Little dreamt the
symrathizing spectators that while
being pushed out Of the carriags
she had contrived 60 whisper back
to the man 80 rudely behaving;
Look under tho cushions, dear
one"
Still less could they have sup
posed that the other young lady,
looking so meek. had At the same
time spoken tender words to the sec
ond ruffiau who had assaulted her
clad were the unfertunates when
some Of their gentlemen acquaint-
mccs. who Glanced to be pa ssins
the place. came up and proposed
esoorting them home.
ITO be contlnuedl
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Der. she was already too far off
tripping back 20 the Tagged foot
walk. along which sha turned. soon
20 disappear from his sight.
what she had said about the COM
ING Of carriage VAS 90 kearuey
not altogether Ineligible. hut. no
doubt. the note now concealed inside
his shirt bosom would clear that up,
and thu next step was 10 hand Il
over 90 him for whom Il was In
tended.
Luckily. Rivam had not been un-
ohnervRnt Of what WAS going on be-
tween the girl and his companion.
lie was not taken by surprise.
therefore. when Kenrney.S drawing
closer 90 the edge of the drain. spoke
down 60 him tn a half whisper;
I've got something for you. Bring
the point Of your tool against mine,
and look out when you feel my fin
gers"
Very Rcodi understand" was
tho muttered response.
In second or two after the shafts
Of their implements came into col
tiaion accidentally IL appeared. He
would indeed have been sharp Witted
who could have supposed II iuten-
tional and lynx eyed 10 have seen
that scrap OF twisted paper passed
from one to the other-the second
transfer dexterously done az tho
first. And shortly after Rlvas might
have been seen in bent attitude. his
arms busy with hts shovel. but his
eyes and thoughts buster with a
sheet OF paper which lay ~ the bot
tom OF the drain. II was the billet,
and though the creascs were but
hastily pressed out he contriyed "a
make himself master Of It's contents.
They were but brief and legibly
written-the script familiar TO him
Dear one. Soon after receiving
thls-say. half nm hour-look for a
carriage landau shut mp two ladies
inalde-pair of large horses gray.
When opposite. be ready-with him
who shares your chain. Leave man
uera in the mud-make rush
storm the carriage. eject the occu-
pants rudely-v iolently--and take
their places You can trust the
coachman Some danger In the at
tempt. know. but more n not made
Your old enemy implacable deter
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ECHOES FROM
BATTY-LAND


Seattle. Wash. May 10 100
o noah.
Dear Eirfrt-Y Your communication ~
the tth inst received. and duly com
sldsred OSiuE TO the press % buai-
nesa have been somewhat negligent Ia
replying Have laid the ease Of the
Esntlrmaa frum Tenn. before the
transfer committee. and. having met
with their approval haNo dscidsd
upon receipt Of said fruit farm 60
forward as nice a bunch ~ climate
a. ever krucsd the sun klHaed State
Of Team.
The Go. are at proasnt engaged Ia
manufacturing HsNsFal cloud vfaasra
and We trust Ia the near future 10 bo
able % meet the ever incrrA1inG de-
manda Of a long suffering public. We
have. durinE the past. been turning
ouG several brands Of olimate, but as
soon a. our cloud eraAeFH aru perfect
81 20 will deal only IN silt edge. A
No. l Htutk. that. We trust will meet
the hearty approval 81 ali our ia trossa
Recently. aome 81 our elipata haa
been returned. a. our customers tn
ni.t that the utesk Il Hatsrsl tehieh
We ampha ticalif deny.
The brand ws purpose Ia tnfu out
We EuAtAntsa to diapei al Rleafa--
also the blues Except blue palHp.
That We cannot guarantee
Thanking you FOE past fayors. and
awaiting youf future orders. sm very
truly,
Your olcdiant servant.
10 Koa
Manager superb Climate AfE 60.
Seattle " aah.
Tacoma Ought 20 take a census to-
day she could make a showing.
60 Il Delaney 90 II peai ronsnHl
The lnuncusua drsu~tu1r - Hasina
y aud '-Thv kunnet' is aetting pain
ful -
one mixht almost HaT that Ia azna
VAS lively place today.
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CHAPTER XVIII
ftlvaa planted his muddy boot
upon the note. keeping Il under the
mud and trampling Il with both
feet
lie and Kenfuey again eontrived
10 bring their ears together and the
latter now knew all about the con-
tents OF the countess letter, nor did
they draw apart tiil "A thorough IN
detstandinE had been established
between them az to the action they
should take.
All this without loss Of time was
translated TO Ctis Rock. who Was
told also OF their resolve 70 attempt
20 escape. In which the Texan was
but too glad 20 take part kearney
would have stayed there ana gone
back into the Arcodadn. ioathaome
iail though u wns. sooner than leave
HIS old niihuatoring comrade behind.
lie could never forget the incident
Of ~ Halado. nor cease 10 feel grail
tude 10 the man Who had offered TO
give up life for him.
But there was no need for Rock
AfAHM AfAA WfNNNAAAH ANAHAH AhshffHfft
wished IL otherwise, for more than
one reason. bat one good one. that
instead Of obstructinR their escape
he would be an aid Co Il.
The hunohbaek alone Waa not let
into their secret No doubt he. too.
would be glad 10 get free from hts
chains. since he was under "A Sen
tsnes Of imprisonment for life. But
who could tell whether ~ the last
moment he might not purchase par
don by turning out and betrayinF
them7 They knew him to be vile
enough even for that and 30 kept
him in the dark about their design
II was now late In the afternoon
aud the beauty and fashlon" Of the
Mexican metropolis were beginning
TO appear In cafriages, @ith ehiyalry