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| n ~ - SIv% 80 NJ ,E+ H. BY H. RIDER HAGGARD
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thing seemed TO come into his mind
that moved him to merrlment, for ne
burst into one of his hideous laughs.
i am thinking" he said. what
Atene would say # she woke Up to
!, ind her sweet bird flown. She would
search for you and be angry with me.
1T seems that she cannot be angrlsr
than she is" I answered. Give us
a nights start, and let her search never
so closely, she shall not find Ls."
you forget, wanderer, tina she and
her old rat nave arts. Those vino knew
where to meet o might krow whsre
to seek You. And yet-and vet it would
be rare TO see her rage. oh, yellow
beard, where are you, yellow beard 2 "
he went on, mimicking his wife's yoicy.
=" Come back and let me mslt your ice,
yellow beard"
Again he laughed; then said, sud
denly:
When can you be ready?"
I'm half an hour" ! answered.
Good. Go to your chambers and
prepare VIII join you there pres
entity"
~ We went.
We reached our rooms, meeting no
one In the passages. and there made
our preparations. First We changed
our testal robes for those warmer gar
hneAts In which we had travelled to lie
c'ty OF ka!oon. Then We ate and drank
what We could OF the yictllals which
STOOD In the antechamber, not nowing
wh"n we should find more food, and
hiied i"o satche's, such as these people
sing abouts their shouldsrs rs. with the
remains OF the meat and liquor AMI n
rev necessaries. Also we strained o,tr
Dig hunting knives about our d
ana armed ourselves with short sDe,,rs
'aht were made for the stabbin1 az
game. 7 '"
Ferhaps he has laid a plot to murder
US ana we may as well defend our.
serves while We cam suggested Leo.
! nodded. for the echoes OF the Khan.s
'ast laugh still rang In my ears. +.
was a very evil laugh.
Likely enough said. II do ma.
trust that insane brute. Still. he wishes
TO be rid OF u.s.
res bnt as he said. live men may ~.
turn, whereas the dead do not
"Atene thinks otherwise" l O
monted.
And yet she threatened US with
death ans severed Leo.
Because her shame ana passaon maka
her mad ! replied. after which ws
~.
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(copyrighted, 1904. in Great Britain and m.
United States by H.. Rider Haggard.)

tCopyrighted 1903. In Great Britain and the
United States by H.. Rider Haggard.)
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS
Leo vincey and Horace Holly. two Eng
supposedly Immortal woman known as "sheS
sh,. woman Somah in "A Rf former wS wears they i had ne;
and been Loved BY Leo. " She h sas c hsd .S's 70
Pave been 1000 years old and 70 have loved
!ngly persisted: but Leo in a Vision Is told
q land across me ThllbseSi T mountal 1Sr MIN In
land OF Kaioon. -
htene. the Khanla. or Queen. of Kaloon.
hbseris u m .oVs WITH Leo end. by the arts ot
seeks TO win him. But Leo. learning that
z supposed goddess known as Hesea Is
Kaloon. believes this rriestess to be Ryeshaa
and remains true to her, a fiame-crowned
piiiar sgrmounts this mountain. Atene will
Khan. Atene's husband. hates the two vis-
1tors. He keeps n pack OF fierce and gigantic
a aSem known as the Death Hounds. He usts
ems Leo with this form OF death uolIy he
lieyes Atene is the reinca rnati0n OF Amen
arts; An Egyptian princess who had loved
and been loved by Leo in a former incarna-
tion 1000 yearc ago and whose rival Ayeshn
had been.
The court is ,dlssolute. The Khan has
tered by Atene and slmbli. The Khanla By
Journey TO the sacred mountrin.
The Shannon .prpphesies that Leo shall
XIII the Khan within a month. Leo declares
the prophecy false and tells Atene he is
aware that she Is wilfully OBTAINING him
from going 10 the Sacred Mountain.
The Khania at length gives Leo twelve
hours In which to decide whether 70 wed
her or TO die. Leo and Holly persuade the
Khan TO help them escape, -
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US like a running footman. such as tn,
great lords OF Kaloon employed wher
they went about their business or theii
pleasure. Leaving the main street. Ia
led US through a quarter of the tow
that had an evil reputation, and dowr
its %tortuous byways. We reached tht
deserted docks upon the rivers edge
and am 10 a little quay, Alongside 81
which a broad ferry-boat was fastened
"You must put your horses into 1t and
row across" Rassen said, for the
bridges are guarded, n without dis
covering myself I n bid the sol
diers let o pass"
SO with som little trouble we urged
, the horses into the boat, where I held
them by their brides while Leo took the
oars.
Nov go your ways, accursed wan
derers,' cried the Khan, as ha thrust
as from the quay, land pray h spirit
of the mountain that the Did rat and
his p~upil-your love, yellow beard. your
love-are not watching you In their
magic glass. For II so we may meet
again"
Then, as the stream caught us. sweep
ing the boat out toward the centre of
the river. he began to laugh that hor-
rlble laugh of his. calling after us:
ride fast. ride fast for safety,
stranger; there is death behind"
leo put out his strength and backed
water. so that the punt hung upon the
edge Of the s~tres.i,
II think that we should 10 well to
land again n XIII that man. for he
mems mischief" he said.
He spoke In English. but Rassen
must have caught the ring In his voice,
and guessed It's meaning. with the cum
ming of the mad. At least he shouted:
TOO late. FOOLS and. with a last
laugh, turned. ran SO swiftly up the
quay that his cloak few out upon thu
air behind him, and vanished into the
shadows at its, head.
Row on. said. and Leo bent him
scle to the oars.
hut the ~ferry-boat was cumbersome.
ana the current swift. SO that VIC were
swept down a long way before we
could cross II. Al length we reached
still water near the further shore. and.
seeing a landing place. managed to
beach the punt apd to drag our horses
to the bank. Then. leaving the craft to
drift, for we had no time to scutlc
her. we looked 20 our girths AMI bridles.
and mounted, heading toward the far
celunn Of slowing sneks which showed
W. : heae11 oopve ~ epnmat = ~
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40 the Editor OF The Evening World:
A correspondent asks che weight OF a
cubic foo: OF gold. The weight OF n
cubic foot of gold would be ssaN pounds.
This Is the a l figure it. Molecular
weight of gold. 1876. 2: that Of water. 1876.
Gold, therefore, heavier 1892 times. One
cubic foot OF water weighs 62t, pounds.
Therefore. gold Won be 1892 times
heavier. which makes 6S2A pounds.
A. s. r.
W. D.-Application for West Point
should be made through your local Con.
gresham.
Wanted, An Ear for Music.
To the Editor OF The Evening World:
I have a good education, but canno
keep time with music, not ven with a
march. How can I learn the rhythm OF
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which Re unlocked with a ley ne
carried.
Now We were outside the palace wall.
and our road ran past the kersiels. AZ
we went by these. the great. sleep,ess
death hounds. that wandered to and fro
IKE prowling lions. caught our wind
ana burst Into a sudden chorus OF
terrific bays. ] shivered at the sound.
for II was fearful IN that silence. also
thought that II would arouse tne
keepers But the Khan ven. 40 the
bars and showed htmse;f. Whereon The
Lbrutsa whieh kpsv hin. eeasst thslr
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x Letters from the PeODIe. y

music without studying music, readersf
I would like to learn to dance, but can
not keep time with the music. What
musical reader can advise me?
Boston, Mass. DIRIGo.
Soldiers S%hiverinK Plant.
To the Editor OF The Evening World:
Why have We not been furnished with
n suitable uniform for a New York
climate? We are freezing up here In
khaki. I am voicing the sentiments Of
all the men on guard with me.
PRIVATE.
Twenty-third Infantry. Madison Bar.
racks. New York.
C. D.-Mardi Gras means, literally.
Fat Tuesday" The term was orig
inally applied to the ante-Lenten fes-
tivit!es on the day before Ash wednes-
day.
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noise.
Fear not" he said. as he returned.
the huntsmen know that they are
starved tonight. for tomorrow certain
criminals win be thrown to them"
Now we had reached the palace gates.
Here the Khan babe us hide In Al
'archway and departed. We locked at
each other. for the thought was In
both our msnds-,hat he had gonc to
Fetch the murderers who were to make
an end OF us. But In this we did him
"r2ny' for presently We heard the
SOUND OF horses hoofs upon the stores.
ara he returned leading The W white
steeds that Atene had given us.
saddled them with my own hands"
nc whispered. who can do more 10
speed the parting gues.f Now mount.
nide your faces In your c.oaks ~ ! DO.
and follow ~" a
J y - neuatsa. 80 y tsettsl besese
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! 1--WE pressed l0ytuIIy forward to me ct our fate.

For the moon shone very clearly that
night 50 clearly, ! remember, that l
could see re grass which grew be-
tweo1 tss jsiAts of The pavement, and
ire iitf'e shadoys thrown by each
separate blade upon the worn surface
~ iis stones. Now l wondered how We
should pass the gate, for there a guard
Was ftationel. which Had OF late been
doubled by order of the Khania. But
this gate we left upol our right. taking
a path that led into the great walled
harden. Where Hassen brought Us 10 a
aoor hidden behsnd 9 elunp' Of shyuha,
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OF LOCAL TRANSIT FOR A NICKEL.

For the fiscal year ending June
SO, last, the marlborough transit
lines, elevated and subway, carried
53o,747,ooo passengers. The gross
earnings of the company were near
~ Sl7,ooO,oCO; The net earnings
more than 100000.
These facts have furnished the
text for neat little editorial sermons
on the power of ni,kcls in the aggre-
gate and on what, in particular, one
may ger for a single tive-cent fare.
1t is true that the person who has
time and with whom a long ride
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Nerve and Handsome Men
By NLeoia GreeIey-Jmifb

Dear Miss Greeley-Smnh:
T AN a young la earning a good, steady salary and have saved sy-
erh. hdre dollars or d rainy day. I'M neither jealous or stngy,
au l do ot smoke, drink " gamble. often so to theatres and am
a non OF my own. but have n girl friend, and n woman seem t.
'e an interest IN me. only reason l IA think OF is because 1 am
a hnlookmg felo" Girls 10 ct look upon marriage a a serious mat
uT' out imagine lie is on sweet sons and. naturally, marry according
10 iahcN N result is a handsome attrn. tive face Will win nine times
ot OF ten W a good. true heart and honest Intentions write this
without malice to my more fortunate brethren, but stat facts rs have
NI NnFW une anu hSlm. L Il I
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DO not think it is the handsome mans looks that
make him a winner. 1t is his ncrvc. An ugly man
with the same amount of self confidence stands al
equal chance.
In fact, tho most famous lady-killers of history have
been very plain men. The Marquis de Miraboan, known
in his own time quite as much for his wonderful sue
cess with women as for the part he played in bringing
the French Revolution about, was small and dark and
horribly Nock-marked. Jack Wilkes, the English
political agtator, equally noted for his homeliness,
Boosted that in fifteen minutes he could cut out ths
handsomest man in London. And no one who knew
his power over women questioned the truth of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-16
Shipping News.

The steamer Roanoke arrived in yes
terday from Port Los Angeles and other
California ports. She carries full car
60 of freight.
The cruisers Chicago and Bostor ar
rived in yesterday from San Francisco
and left up the river where they will re-
main several weeks as an attraction to
the fair.
The steamer F. A. Kilburn arrived
from San Francisco yesterday with a
full cargo of freight and large pass
enger list. She is scheduled to leave out
Sunday morning on her teturn.
The steamer Aurelia arrived in yes
terday "a hours behind time on account
of the heavy northwest winds which has
ben blowing down the coast. She expects
to sail on her return trip to San Franz
cisco Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-16

The steamer Nome City from San
Francisco 20 Puget sound, arrived in yes
,erlay short of fuel, She left San Fran
cisco Sunday and ran into the northwest
gale that has hn blowing outside. Aft.
er taking on SIS tons of coal she left out
for the sound.
The steamer Newport, which is bill.
ed to run between here and Eureka, max. i.
ing the coast ports, is at Eureka. She
was seven days between San Francisco
and Eureka and is now waiting for bet,
ter weather to resume her way up the
coast.
The Swedish ship Clan MeFarlaus,
bound from Antwerp for this port via
Port Los Angeles, with Il cargo consign.
ed TO e. ". McNear OF Portland. was
spoken on April 10 in latitude sl south
longitude S5 west.
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same as other counties, because the tax,
payers Of Astoria have no confidence in
the business ability of the officers of the
city and county, Because they violate
their oath of office; because the bust,
ness of the city and county is managed
cxtavagantly-as the taxpayers claim;
because the taxpayers violate their duty
to the city, the county, the state and TO
themelves and persist in keeping in
power men whom they have no conf
dence in the city and county must be
put down as the poorest county in the
state as faf as wealth is concerned, and
keep people FROM coming here an invest
ing, building up the city and county and
developing our resources, What grand
and enobling statement to be published
to the world, that Astoria and Clatsop
county is governed by officers whom the
taxpayers and voters have no confidence
in. This is the only excuse that is made
for low valuation and high levy.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Parker.

Parker.
7, NJ. Avery, Portland,
David Rolly, Fl, Stevens.
j. n. Young and wife, Spokane.
A l.. Bradley and wife, Spokane.
c. d. Rogers, llwaeo.
H. Alexander, llwaco.
L, Lambert, Ilwaco.
r, d. Blount, South Africa.
W, NJ. Meserve, Gny's River.
+. W. Smith, Gray's River.
VIM. Ferguson, Portland.
Frank Cole, Portland.
II. Nilsson, South BEND.
ii, Bulltman, llwaco.
". \, Graham, Flaside, La.
James George, Salem.
Oscar Luckinger, Brookheld.
:. c, Shock, Brookileld.
ii. Ii. Miller. Brookfeld.
II. Seaman, Portland.
John Jensen, florence, Id.
Miles Mess, Florence.
J. Tazlar, Knappa.
Jas. Arnold, Claskanine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-16
Huge task

It was huge task to undertake the
cure Of such bad case of kidney di-
sease as that of c. +. Collier, Of Chero.
kee, Ia, but Electric Btters did 1t. He
writes: "My kidneys were so far gone
could not sit on a chair without q
cushion; and suffered from dreadful
backache, headache and depression. In
Electric Bitters, however, | found a cure
and by them was restored to perfect
health. recommend the great tonic
medicine to all with weak kidneys, liver
or stomach. Guaranteed by c. Rogers,
druggist. Price, so cents.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

WEEKLY AsToRlAN.
~ mail per year, In advance 81 90
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ON THE TRAIN.

The Astorian Poet Enjoying a Trip to
Greater New York.
The following has been received from
Herman Wise, ION the train" dated
June IL, and Is evidence that he is hay.
ing hallelujah time on his trip. ,
On the Columbia.
Mile |.
As on the train onward sped,
Now and again someone has said;
just look at yonder pretty lake, ~
And white the lake was really nice 5.
| could not help give this advice:
II you would see the finest stream,
Where life is sweet and full OF cream,
Go to where folks are wide awaks,
Go where. ...
Astoria, on the Columbia.
Zwei Miles.
Well, now and then we'd pass hill.
My neighbors hardly could sit still.
Isn't this mountain really grand!
Oh pretty fair, would say.
They looked at me. Old man, your gay.
And all the while | cracked no smile
But told them, Friends just wait awhile
And come with me to my dear land"
What land Hear me;
Astoria, on the Columbia
Another Mile.
A lonely fisher came on board
And woke all hands who mapped and
snored,
won't this here make a splendid dish 7"
He proudly showed 5.inch trout
And all the rest got up to shout.
Hold on" | said, this fish may be
"About the largest you folks see;
But If YOU really would see fish
"Come, I'll whisper where.
Astoria, on the Columbia"
Some more miles
Pretty soon we saw some trees.
Not very large or thick as bees.
Some men exclaimed, Just see those
woods"
| simply smiled and shook my head.
The people gazed, and then | said,
For timber that's the genuine goods;
"Come, just listen where,
astoria, on the Columbia"
Last mile; Il see my finish)
And soon the folks on this here train
Took up my best, my one refrain,
And said with me, "the sight is grand
But as for hills, majestic streams;
"For fish; for women who are dreams,
There is land to open your eyes.
"And that's the land of Herman Wise.
I'VE need not ask where is this land
1--WE now know II should snicker)
ut is, Astoria, on the Columbia"
Smilingly yours,
HERMAN WISE.
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Entered at the postoffice at Astoria.
Oregon as second-class matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-16
No Secret About IL,

II IL no secret that for cuts, burns.
etc, nothing is so effective as Bucklin's
Arnica Salve, 1T did not take long 10
cure bad sore | had, and Il is all o,
X, for sore eyes, writes d. |. Gregory,
of Hope, Texas, s5 cents at Charles
Rogers drug store.
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Published Daily CExcep, Mondaylby
NE J. 6. oELLlNeER COMPANY.
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Why suffer with spring tircdncss, mean
cross feeling, no strength, no appetite,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you well and keep YOU well. S5
cents, Tea or tablets at Frank Hart's
drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-16
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Astoria National Bank

AT Astoria in the State OF Oregon. at the
close Of business, May Goth, 1905.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-06-16
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
First National Bank

At Astoria, in the state of Oregon, at
the close of business, May Goth, 1905.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31
The cottage prayer meeting for
next week will be held at the home of
John Yeager and wife.
ARE YOU ENGAGED?

Engaged people should remember.
that after marriage, many quarrels
can be avoided. by keeping their di-
gestions in good condition with Elec.
trio Bitters. S. A. Brown, of Ben
Aettsyille, S. c., says: For years,
my wife suffered intensely from dys-
pepsia. complicated with torpid liv-
or, until she lost her strength and
yigor, and became mere wreck of
her former self. Then she tried cleo
trio Bitters which helped her at once
and finally made her entirely well. She
is now strong and healthy" Bowers &
Comstock, druggists, sells and guaran-
tees them, at soc bottle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31
ANNUAL MEETING.

On Tuesday, March 2Sth, the stock
holders of the Citizens Banking Co.
met to hear the cashiers. annual report
and to elect officers and directors for
the ensuing year. The bank expert
enced successful year of business
with a growth of over $50, 100000. Off,
GERS and directors were ielected as
follows:
President, Jacob Davis; Vice Presi-
dent, James o. Troup; Cashier, Nor.
man l.. Hanson Directors, the above
with C. f. Chapman, ID. X. Hollen.
beck, David Main, John Perrin, W. G.
Perrin and F. A. Wetmore.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31

10 ICE CONSUMERS. All tamllleS
desiring to be supplied with ice at the
rate of 50 per month by the Maumee
Ice Co., should notify Eckenrode &
Mcdonald, Maumee, O.
The Woman's Missionary society
Will hold their next meeting at the
home of Mrs. VIM. Mills on Wednes-
day afternoon, April 3, 1905. Mines.
King and Wertz of Toledo, will be
present. All members are urged to be
present.
Ed. Frusher iSoperating his porta-
BILE saw mill about three miles north
of Tontogany, and on Saturday night
last he failed to get to the depot in
time to catch the train for home and
in consequence was compelled to walk
to b. g., which he says is the longest
five miles he ever walked.
If you cannot eat, sleep or work
feel mean, cross and ugly, take Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea this
month. A tonic for the sick. There
! is no remedy equal to it. 30 cents
Tea or Tablets. Bowers & Comstock
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31
For SALE.

My large brick residence at
the corner of elm and second
. streets, ten rooms, attic, cellar
and large stable. Is equipped
with soft water tank in attic
. with pipes to bathroom on each
floor. Piped for gas, both light
. ing and heating, and has a coal
. or gas furnace. Everything IN
perfect condition.
N. l.. HANSON.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31
5PER CENT
MONEY ro LOAF

MONEY no LOAN
On first mortgage real estate, on five
or ten years time with privilege to
pay part or all at any time.
F. M. G. SlBERT,
32z Weston, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31
wall Paper and PAINTING.

| am prepared to supply wall paper
from cents and upward per roll.
win call and show samples at any
time upon request. Bell phone, Red
81, Perrysburg q. +. FRIEss 2tf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31

WANTED. Bell boy aged Y or II
years. Permanent position after April
20 Call at JOURNAL Office for infor-
nation 4a*
CANOE For SALE, Fifteen footer
Norway pine, canvas covered, in good
condition. NORMAN l.. HANSON. 4tf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31
EOR SAIL.

Eight room house with cellar and
cistern. Lot well supplied with fruit.
Property in good condition, on Second
street near Pine. Also acres of land
on South Boundary between Pine and
Cherry, part of the Morss lot.
50h* A. G. COLLINS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31
For Sale.

Good 10 room, story frame resi-
dence, on the corner of end and Locust
streets, Perrysburg. VIII sell on easy
payments. Can give immediate pos
session. f. Nj. G. SIBERT,
4c* Weston, o.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-03-31
A Safe Cough Medicine for Children

In buying a cough medicine for chill
dren never be afraid to buy Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy There is no
danger from it and relief is always
sure to follow 1t is especially yalu-
able for colds, Group and whooping
cough. For sale by Bowers & Com
stock, druggists