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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-09-09
~ say truly would do SO II they

~ say truly would do SO II they
came"
Loosen your boat from it's moorlngs
and take yourself TO the Caspian
But my hay Is already sold
"It Is rObbing no one. There Is plcn-
ty Of hay. and you say the payment
has not been made. Go, or VIII for
get the passport"
With assumed reluctance Charka
went to the door Of his box. into which
two soldiers had gone to investigate.
and came out with two sleepy Astra'
khHnS
"Behold the loving acts OF the car,
our master" said Chnrkn to his men.
1--WE have sold our hay. but before
payment is made we are commanded
| to 20 to the Caspian
ut will destroy the hay. There Will
he no profit from the fair" snid one.
profits. You want profits from
fair and yet follow the mollnh against
the czur?" returned one Of the soldiers.
Charka nude Il sign. The men ut
once hegan releasing the boat. nmid
the shouts and cries Of soldiers and dis
turbed buntmen oil along the river.
Hundreds Of soldiers focked along the
wharfs. invaded boats. routing out
men and women that they might In
spect the most secret places.
Charka, grumbling and with much
mnke believe anger. slowly got under
way. The soldiers laughed as the hay
boat began slowly to descend the
stream The boat was n most crude
affair Its only means OF propulsion
was - great lateen sail. useless on this
quiet night So the men rrsortrd to
long poles. and the big bOnt crawled
along the bank,
The search throughout Tifis went
on. Generals and colonels. many OF
them informed for the first time that
the abductor of Koura Biartclkis was
an American. Joined in the hunt. ON
GERS i'm the brilliant uniforms they had
worn at the ball rushed with those u
working garb and searched bazaars
coffee houses and churches. There wa:
, not n square foot Of ground In Tim
that was not Sear'HPu ho "u''N''
that was not entered.
Mystifed. baiilcd and enragedi Jur
nicfY ravc,i and cursed as he paced m
prison corridor. But while he rnved
and soldiers searched. Charka and hi
bont continued slowly down the river
BY daylight Charka had made twent.
miles and tied up at the rotting whar
Of u small town. Leaving his men u
charge. he went ashore to buy food. III
returned with a sufficient supply for TIN
day. and the boat went on. A litt'
,, steam launch containing soldiers CAM
, putting up behind him.
who are yOu!" demanded the offi
Ger. why do you leave Tif'is with
load of hay? The markets are there.
/, "rhcrc are 10 markets for me, salt
Charka, with sad wall. Many day
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-09-09
q" urSpS llDOn yOn'

"Why am I awakened with these
shouts? | am n peaceful man from Ash
kar, trying to sell my hay"
"Oh, your hay!" shouted one Of the
soldiers, with II laugh. with the b'isi
ness OF finding prisoner of state IN
our minds. we must think of your hnyN'
AS he spoke he thrust his bayonet deep
into the hay.
"Ry the gods" exclaimed another.
chat is an idea! This man is from
Astrakhnn and would no doubt assist
the American to escape"
"Shut your mouth. fool" said the OF
ficer. '"Thcre is no American. 1t was
a Kussian who escaped"
Pardon! forgot. But the Asira
khans do not love the cZar."
"How much you love the czar!'' re.
piled Charka ''It Is fear. not loyalty,
that makes you curse me and stab my
hay"
"Ry heaven, we will stab you! What
did you come to Tifis for?"
"To sell my hay. 1t has been pur'
chased. but not yet paid for"
"Insoent pig! And do you think we
want hay from your"
ut is for beasts OF higher class !
keep my hay" said Charka calmly.
A volley OF curses answered him and
bayonet pricked his leg.
Charge the hay" said the officer
"They may be hiding in it."
Burn the hayr laughed soldier
THAT will settle It,"
Burn it il you dare! have some
thing in my pocket"
"a pistol, which you would use on the
soldiers of the cZar?'
mo: a passport to safety signed b.
the governor.
"Do rot burn his hay!' shouted tn
officer as one Of the soldiers mace
light by twisting n wisp of the ha
into the fam OF the lantern. 1--WE ar
ufter prisoners We do not wish to ru
against the passport"
The soldiers were crawling over IN
hay, Inmmng their bnyonets deep INT
It. Tue officer was slashins 1t with bi
sabcr
Dogs Of MuscDvitcs! When get IN
money. | will not stay in this place!
What Is that demanded the OF
fcer turning on Charka. "fOn call
dogs we who are your mastrrst'
You should tell the mOllah that IL
would he pleased"
Are you II follower Of the molinhF'
Who els'.2 1t IN SO written Cha'
ka Of Ashkar was never false 10 In
faith."
."rhen leave Titlis. The governor
passport will save you from harm. h''
IN the maine Of the czar coinIllnu
you to depart ut once. There viii the
he no cllnnce of your doing uiSclIie
We know the fugitives are not wit
you now But II they came you woui
civ. them shelter"
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-09-09

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have spent on the journey. Many
nights lay and thought Of my profits.
At last, when | reached THIS, there
came n merchant who owned five cam
els He purchased the hay and prom
ised to come and take it away and
nay me for It, But. alas, the soldiers
OF the czar came In the night aud
drove me away! am Charka of Ash
kar. They said that because ! follow
the mollah | am not tit to sell hay to
camels."
enjoy yourself, fanatic. Go ask the
mollah to buy your hny, lie has many
camels."
"Aye, and men and guns" muttered
Charka as the launch sped on.
Have you seen two escaped prison
ers?" came back a voice.
81 have seen many men. No one In
formed me he was an escaped prison.
er"
"One was a woman
"Then let q woman hunt. 1t is the
only way"
A curse for his insolence came hoat-
ing hack. The launch continued down
the river.
/, tho little box OF house Charkn
prepared meal. BEFORE he or his men
partook of anything he called TO the
refugees.
ut is safe" he said. "The launch IS
out of sight. and we are passing swamp
,onds where there are no villages or
farms. We shall meet no one. Come
Continued IN fth page
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-09-09
night?''
Yes. the insnector general"

MRntE
Yes; the inspector general"
What DO you mean Prince Dell
nikofrT'
"Ycs, my colonel He had with him
also an orderly"
was my niece heref"
IL did not soe the yOung Indy"
what did the inspector general DOR
"He and his orderly went into the
dungeons where the prisoners for 81
IBERIA are kept They SOON came back
as the orderly was not well The In
spector general said they would 20 ont
in the air short time and return.
They did not return"
open that door to the dungeons"
The captain took down the bunch OF
keys. He trembled and turned white.
What is the matterY" commanded
Jurnefr
THE key is gone"
JurnciH swayed. He no longer
thought of promotion. but how to save
himself from disgrace.
"The door must be broken In. 60 for
the locksmith."
The locksinith was reused from his
sleep and soon had the door open.
Jurneiff rushed in and began opening
| the cells In one he found Dellnikotf.
sleeping as if drunk lie dragged hin,
out to the light.
"Druggedr' he exclaimed '''rhe girl
has tricked us all! Where is the Amer
| icanW
His cell was opened. 1t was empty.
"Firs the alarm gun! They are still
In Titiis! The guards will find them
Get out every man! Have the garrison
turned loose! l must 80 and report to
the governor.
In ten minutes the ball was over
| Chinese mandarins aud Persian princes
were hustled off and chattered together
In bewildermcnt. Every Russian a'
the ball was sent out to hunt the fngi
tive, with orders to brius him back
dead or alive.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-09-09
81 will 60" she said simply.

Il VIII go, sue Salu SlIlp|y
The two crawled under the hay. and
Charkac lay down on the boat as il
asleep.
Everything happened MS Alma had
supposed The ball had been deprived
of its most brilliant lights. With Alma
and Dellnikoff gone. it grew dull. a
half hour passed and Colonel .Iurnieff
got uneasy.
where are your beautiful niece and
DelnikoGf:" asked the governor.
"The prince said they were going to
find secluded spot and talk things
over. asked Alma, aud she consented
to the announcement of their hctrothal,
but said the prince had not asked her
to be his wife. | sent him to her. and
they came to an agreement. But they
wanted to be alone to talk. | do not
know what keeps them"
"It is not so easy TO leave off n con-
versation with girl like Alma. 1t Is
almost time for the supper l hope
they will not forget"
The governor showed his anxiety as
the time for him to take the highest Of
his guests to supper arrived.
IL am filled with misgivings. your
excelency." said Jurniefr. 'There is
something wrong
Wrong! What can be wrong"
something. I know not what. The
girl bewitched us all tonight. had
never seen her SO gay. SO reckless. She
acted as If she had drunk too much
wine, and she seldom drinks any. and
now, when she is not here. with her
beauty and her wit to ensnare me.
recall how she hated the prince. She
never said so. but she refused to marry
him. She was in love with un Amer
| lean"
Where Is the Americana"
"He is I'm our prison. lie Is implt
Gated In the abduction Of koura 8iar
telkis."
And you think-what do you think
Speak, mani!
Il cannot think. | am going to the
prison to see what has happened"
He called for his carriage 1t was
gone. lie took the nearest One-one III
which Chinese mandarin had come
to the ball aud hurried to the prison
He dashed to the living apartments
Marie was asleep. lie roared for her
and, trembling in every limb. she came
to him.
"Hns my niece returned from thu
ball?"
"She did return. colonel. ! went Il
her, but she dismissed me and told M
to 20 to bed"
Jurnieff ran to Alma's rooms On tn
door he saw her long brown tresscs
"What deviltry Is here tOnightT" h'
gasped.
He dashed to the prison. The captain
Of the guard started when be saw th'
pallor Of the coloners face.
HAS any one visited the prison TO
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-09-09
CHAPTER Mi.

THE SEARCH FOR THE fUGIriVFS-TVE
NAYBOAT STARTS.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-09-09

IIIS UUW TT VIIV W IIuTF'
"Ho. there. on board this haybOat"
shouted the officer.
"Masters, | nm here" said Charka.
rubbing his eyes aud blinking IN the
light Of the lanterns they CARRIED
what has happencd:
"A prisoner Of the czar has escaped
Assisted by a woman who Is II traitor.
he escaped from the prison nt Tiflis
tonight and must he, with his coIupan-
ion, somewhere In the city"
well. am the prisoner
mo. you pig"
"Am I, then, the womanT'
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-09-09

Of Ashkar pretended
to waken from Il deep slum-
Der as four soldiers. led 10y u
subordinate officer. came rush
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
WILL ASK THE AID Of
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

London. Sept. 21.-E. d. Morel, secre-
tary OF the Congo Reform association.
sailed for New York from Liverpool to-
day on the White Star line steamer
Baltic. with the double purpose OF pre-
senting n memorial 10 President Roose-
Welt. urging him 20 Join In aninternauonal
movement for bringing about change In
the conditions OF the Congo independent
state and to participate in the discussion
OF this question at the Boston peace
congress Mr.. Morel said TO repre-
sentative OF the Associated Press;
"The memorial which is very repre-
sentative is signed among others by
Irish. Scotch and British peers. members
OF parliament, conservative, liberal and
unionist and members OF the Independent
labor party. II asks for the assistance OF
President Roosevelt on the ground that
IL Is n matter OF humanity and honor for
all nations and individuals In any way
responsible for the creation OF the Congo
state TO do what is possible towards the
removal OF the system which has grown
up under tho governing power and the
offences which have accompanied It."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21

CAUGHT IN
QU|CKSAND

Ridgefeld, Conn. Sept. H.-Theron o.
Hoyt OF Farmingville. suburb OF this
place, a prominent farmer and former
business man OF Ridgefeld. had very
narrow escape from a horrible death last
night as a result of which he Is today
in a serious condition, and as he Is over
80 years Of age the shock may prove fatal.
Late yesterday afternoon Mr.. Hoyt
started in search OF some young cattle.
When he did not return at o'clock his
family became worried and few hours
later a searching party was formed and
hogan a search through a large swamp
which Is situated a short distance from
the house.
At late hour Mr.. Hoyt was found In
an exhausted condition, up TO bis arm
pits I'm auicksand. After an hours hard
work Mr.. Hoyt was rescued, and when
the party reached home early today he
was in an unconscious condition. His
physician says his condition is very
serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
DREDGEMEN AT BOSTON
ARE ORDERED ON STRIKE.

Chicago. ILL.,, Sept. H.-Orders for
general strike OF the 9oodredgemen now
employed In Boston harbor on govern
ment contracts have been issued from the
Chicago headquarters of the Information
al Dredgemen's union. The strike order
was the result of the refusal OF the boss
dredge contractors TO sign the wage
scale and agreement recently presented
by the union.
This agreement calls for an increase
OF wages for all dredgemen. II fixes the
pay for engineers on the dredgemen at
a slightly lower flgur",
The scale has been >4ccepted by all the
contractors on the Great Lakes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21

MILLS NOT
Affected

Boston, Sept. H.-In connection with the
assignment of William b. Smith Whaley.
the prominent financier, whose liabilities
amout TO s1,1l4.Ooo. r. L. Norton. counsel
for Mr.. whaley, stated today that he was
convinced that the southern cotton mills
In which Mr.. Whaley was heavily In
terested will not be affected by the bank
ruptcy.
An important contributing cause to the
failure Mr. Norton says, was the fact
that tho mills at Columbia. 8. O., had not
paid any dividends.
Mr.. Norton further says that the un-
secured creditors seen would hold a meet
ing for the appointment of trustees In
the case.
The engineering firm OF w. B. Smith
Whaley G. Co., was dissolved today. A
new firm was at once organized. however.
with the same persons as members In
cluding Mr. Whaley and John G. Dewolf
OF Cambridge. The new firm name Is
Whaley & Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21

This is interpreted to mean that Col.
Colt will be the nominee OF the state
convention. although that gentleman con-
tinues to hold the matter in allegiance for
some as yet unknown reason.
There are unmistaksble evidences that
the Republican party managers are de-
termined upon a most aggressive cam
paign and every facility will be utilized
which experience and strategy can devise
10 secure an emphatic vote for presi-
Dental electors. the subernatorial ticket
and an assembly which will return Sen
ator Aldrich.
GREENBACK INDUCEMENTS
Already rumors are rife that the ap-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21

Tn the early hours of the morning the
Indications opened strongly 10 an open
battle on the floor OF the convention ana
a choice ballot among several candidates
The names most spokep OF. In the order
of their apparent strength. were those OF
Comptroller Grout, Edward M. Shepard.
Of Brooklyn. Justice ID. Cady Herrick OF
Albany and Assemblyman George X.
Palmer OF schoharie. with a remote pos
sibility OF the presentation also OF tr>
name OF Mr.. Stanchheld-
MANY CONFERENCES.
All the morning the conferences contin-
ued. although there was no general one
convened up TO 10 o'clock. Mr.. Sheehan
had several talks with Senator Hill while
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
IDENTITY OF HEBRONVIlLE
VICTIM ESTABLISHED

The remains OF the man who was
struck and instantly killed Monday even
ing by the Knickerbocker Express at
the overhead bridge at Hebronville were
positively Identified at the rooms of
Undertaken Smith In Attleboro. as those
OF Patrick Walsh who was mulespinner
in the Hebronville Mills.
The Identity of the victim was estab-
lished by a daughter OF the deceased who
came TO Attleboro from Lowell. Mass.
for the purpose,
Undertaken Saunders then took the
body TO the home OF Edward Walsh.
father of the deceased. "A Branch street
in the Pleasant View district. Paw
tucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
EMPIRE STATE
DEMOCRATS IN
CONVENTION.

Saratoga, " Sept a-Wt the opening of beautiful
crisp day. the leaders again faced the stua-
regard the Democratic nomination for governor after
which broke o'clock this morning without hav-
ing reach agreement.
upon authority that last nights session of the con-
ference wholly without that it made clear tho
absence any certainty favor Of candidate
The nomination Comptroller Grout which accepted by
about the Grand Union hotel last night
practically certainty shown by daylight be anything but
certain although he the candidate most spoken or
The Shepard people working diligently delegates
and at 40 claimed they had enough bring about the no
nation of Mr.. Shepard in open convention
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21

proachable Democracy are being beguiled
by greenback inducements TO desert their
party candidates on the national, state
and municipal tickets. even tho colored
voters having been served with hand bills
in the churches last Sunday advising that
they should keep away from the mass
meeting held yesterday, as one OF its
prime movers was under suspicion OF ever
being In the pay of tho Democratic party
This circular was signed by many OF
the clergy and the leading colored MEM
ber OF the Rhode Island bar In this city.
There are reasons 20 believe that power
full corporation interests are taking an un-
usually active part In the campaign, and
the usual rash statements as TO the
enormous capacity OF the party barrels"
this year for generous distribution con-
Continued on page Four.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
STEAMSHIP LINES MAKE
INCREASE IN THEIR RATES.

London, Sept H.-The White Star line
today announced that It's steerase rates
20 America had been Increased TO SIS.
The American limo announced an In
crease from $50 90 S25O in steerage
rates 10 Philadelphia and tho Dominion
line announced a rate OF SIS 10 Quebec.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
"ROLY MOSES" SCARED HIM.
Horse Ran Away at Sight Of Park Camel,
Throwing Driver 10 the Gruusd.

was driving through Roger Williams
Park about $3.50 yesterday afternoon. His
horse took n side glance at the en-
closure near the Zoo, saw Holy Moses"
the beauteous camel that camps out
there and then lt out for other regions
whore camols weren't allowed to exist.
In the madness OF its flight the horse
overturned the buggy and Mr.. Morse was
thrown out. He sustained slight injuries.
The runaway was brought to terms be-
fore any further damage was done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21

Victor Dowling and Mr.. MoCarren both
conferred with Mr.. Sheehan. Undoubt-
ediy the influence OF the latter is carry
ing great weight and he Is striving for
the avoidance OF any bitter personal fight
on the floor OF the convention.
Mayor Osborn, Of Auburn, who will
nominate Mr.. Shepard. is full OF con-
fidence.
nomination OF Edward M. Shepard and
Judge Watson Lamont OF Schoharie
county will place George NJ. Palmer In
nomination. Some OF the western county
delegates are TO place Mayor George B.
Mcclellan in nomination for governor.
The Kings county delegation had a
meeting today before Senator McCarren
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
KILLED HIS WIFE AND
THEN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Philadelphia. Pa, Sept. a.-samuel An
thony. colored. a circus performer. muir
dered his wife today and then attempted
suicide.
Jealousy Is said TO have beon the cause
OF the tragedy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
ARCHBISHOP TAKES DRIVE
AND WORKS ON SERMONS,

Bar Harbor. Me-. Sept. H.--Except for
drive about town with bishop Law
terbury remained at the bishops resi-
dence today engaged In preparing SER
mons.
going direct 20 Washington. ID. G. 1t has
not been decided whether he would be a
passenger in the regular train at 400
o'clock or on a special train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21

san rrarcf-cc. Cal, Sept A--owing 10
the fact that the constitution OF me sov
sre,gn srand lodge independent Order cf
odd Feilows. requires that officers shaL
lao Installed before the adjournment ot
the session Robert y. Wright. frsna sy
re viii he Installed by GRAND SIRE g. n.
Campbell at London, ont, who VII 20
10 Allentown and install Mr.. Wright next
SATURDAY simultaneously witn tne ~
staliaiton OF the other ofqcers IN TN
c,,y Nv The sovereign grand lodge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
FIRE AT MONTREAL CAUSES
LOSS ESTIMATED At S750,O0O

Montreal. Quebec. Sept. n.-The build.
ings Of the Canadian Hardware Company
branch OF the London Thread Trust. and
Chaput Fills & Company. one OF the larg-
est wholesale grocery and liquor houses
In Canada, were burned early today. Loss
Is estimated at $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
COL. COLT LIKELY
To BE. NOMINEE.

In conversation prominent Republican today who has
the for several and holds
at least positions gift the he made the fol-
lowing significant The News representatives
It has of the Republican for
offer its gbernatorial candidate, whether
elected or defeated the compliment of a denomination
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-21
IF YOU HAVE ALL THE
MONEY YOU WISH
DON'T READ THIS

The growth in the Coanga field is almost beyond the COM
prehension Of who touch with the conditions
there 1t is boom, but not Of mushroom character IN any
almost fabulous and yet with
based simply productive power Wells contnu
ally coming in all the way from barrels per day and
owing the drills going much greater depth than tor
mery quality very much higher and while two three
years ago the of the transportation of oil vexaous
question today the facilities ample We have just received
from Superintendent stating that several large wells
have recently been struck close to properly the nearest one
to producing hundred barrels day In the same
urges the terms that we at commence
operations Our dercks buildings etc. erected and we
have the machinery but still would consider
it best to begin drill until had in the treasury sufficient to
reach of the first we'll We have therefore, decided
to make following offer: Our price fifty cents Gone
pa and the actual cash value of land alone would
base our stock much higher price than that but for stock
fifty cents share we will deliver THREE
SHARES FOR EVERY TWO ORDERED
This is an offer should be allowed by for
il is buyng the onehal its value based upon the actual
CASH value of the land alone.
sNEW ENGLAND & C0AlINGA OIL CO."
s36 g. s37 Banisan Building,
Providence r. I. Telephone Union 24I-3