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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01

are accepted without question, yet dis
cussiOn is as free as in any law-mak-
ing body of Americans. No other ruler
has to pass upon the innumerable and
delicate problems unavoidable in a
polygot state which, excepting Rus
sia is unparalleled lin the Old World.
He has been likeend to some benehcent
grand seigneur of medieval history
whose single aspiration was the pros
perity and happiness of every one of
his subjects. His tact, dignified kind
illness, sense of rectitude and far-see-
ing discernment have prevented war in
a dozen instances and ended untold
racial contentious which threatened Sc
rious consequences. Loyalty to his
person is the most distinguishing char
acteristic of the millions who glory in
his supremacy. At each recurring an
niversary of his birth, Dec. ., the cere-
monies in honor of it take on added
splendor The exercises begin with q
thanksgiving mass in st. Stephens Ca
thedral, which the Emperor, his suite
and the great men of the nation at
tend. This is followed by military
mass in the great Church of Our Sa-
vior, a native edifice erected two de-
cades ago on the ground where Fran
els Joseph miraculously escaped assas-
sination, and which was paid for by
popular subscription. At this service
the most impressive religious ceremo-
NAL in the world takes place. 10000
soldiers taking part. TO roll of drums
and the clarion notes of the bugle this
soldier host presents arms at the ele-
walton of the mass.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01
CHAPTER x.

Deafened by the rush of steam, whist
ling engines, the shouting of men, jos
tied and knocked hither and thither by
eager passengers seeking their luggage,
and by heavily laden porters, | was quite
confused. At length | inquired of a
quiet-loolling policeman the way to
Rackstraw's buildings.
"There may be hundred Rackstraw's
buildings, for what | know" he said,
with a laugh. What part of the city
is it?"
Camden Town is the rest of the direc-
tion," | answered.
"Ohl that is miles away from here.
The best way for you to get to Camden
Town is-to get into bus that you'll see
pass those iron gates below"
| thanked him for his information
and managed to get into the right bus.
/ felt very sick and weary when l
emerged once more into the streets. l
went into a pastry cooks to eat bun.
and inquire for Rackstraw's buildings.
and they directed me. Small houses,
one story high; town-looking in their dir
ty bricks: country-looking IN their little
gardens that lay in front. l knocks
at No. 3, and the door was answered by
Martha herself.
what Msater Silas." exclaimed she.
with surprise, sis that you? Oh, what a
turn you've given me! Do come in,
dear: How poorly and tired you do
lookr'
calculating establishment and kindly
welcome, she led me into the little front
room, and forced me to sit down III an
old armchair
Now sit down there and rest while |
get you a nice cup of tea; I'm SIRE you
must want it. Dear me-the idea of
seeing youl How long have you been
here and what's brought you up; some
thing wrong down there? Bur there
don't answer any of my questions till
you've had something. for I'm sure YOU
look half dead"
Busting about all the time she was
talking, putting the cups and sauccrs,
ard preparing the meal. Then she call
ed in her mother from the back to see
Master Silas. whom she had talked about
so much. Her mother was a very stout
kindly looking woman, who came in wip.
ing the soap suds off her arms and who
welcomed me as sincerely as her daugh.
ter did.
After a hearty tea l felt better. 1 then
proceeded to satisfy Martha's curiosity
which was all on edge; and while l was
about il l made a clean breast of every
circum lance, from the time that | over
heard the first conversation between the
Rev. Mr.. Porter and his daughter. unit
the day of my marriage. Passing over
the month. upon the events of which
] told her my lips were sealed, l related
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01


What is the litera ture of to-day?
Fiction.
How is fiction divided? Into histori-
cal novels and nature books.
What is a historical novel? One
that shows no trace of history or of
novelty.
What is a nature book? A volume
of mis-lnformation about animals.
Why are nature books popular Just
now? Because they are the fashion.
What are the best selling books?
That which sell the best people.
What is a magazine? A small body
Of literature entirely surrounded by
advertisements.
Why is comic paper so called? Be-
cause it's so funny that anybody buys
it,
What is a critic? A critic is a man
who writes about the books he doesn't
like.
What is poetry? Lines of words
ending with the same sound.
What is a minor poet? A poet not
yet p years Of age.
What is a major poet? There isn't
any.
What is a publisher? A man who
is blamed if book doesn't sell and
ignored If 1t does.
What makes a book a phenomenal
success? Much bad, much pad. and
much ad.--Carolyn Wells in the Met
ropolitan Magazine.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01
FRANCIS JOSEPH.
Austrian Kaiser Has Been Long pom
His Throne.

Austrian Kaiser Has Been Long pom
His Throne.
The Austrian Kaiser has sat longer
upon the throne than any other King,
his occupancy now being well into the
57th year. He is 70 years old and bids
we'll to live to celebrate the sixtieth
anniversary of his coronation, steps for
which are now under way. His posi-
ton has been anything but bed of
roses. Though he presides over 49,
OOOOOO subjects, he is far from being
happy man. He knows Hungary
will leave Austria upon his death and
that the dual kingdom will be no more
His closing days have been embittered
bv the suicide of the crown prince I'M
der diseraceful circumstances mt Mey-
erling-the only son who could have
preserved the integrity of the empire
Family troubles c"me thick and fast
I'd vet beneath the load he has the
love of his people such rs no other
1otentate in the world commands.
There are some % races to be appeased
under his rule, whose divergent aspira-
lions are as wide apart as they well
can be. Yet. when disputes are sub
mitted to their sovereign, every claim
ant departs perfectly satisfied with the
ruling. for they feel that exact justice
has been melted out to the disputants.
Francis Joseph is truly sagacious
ruler. In his cabinet his conclusions
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01
CHAPTER IX.-(Continued.)

OhAHlbh lA."lOOullHuSuD
we had left the house by this time,
and were walking down the green lane,
but in an opposite direction to that by
which we had come from the churchyard:
A little way down the lane debouched
into a high road, and there my KIND
friend stopped to take leave of me.
''If you find things turn out badly, and
you are reduced to any great strait,
write to me; but, mind, in that case you
must tell me all about yourself. There
must be no disguise and no deceit
must say you're rather a close customer
for one so young-all the better for that,
perhaps. Here's my address; and now
good-by, and a safe journey and good
luck"
The next moment he was gone. How
full of gratitude was my heart for his
kindnessl l reached the railway sta
ton some minutes before the train was
due. Ignorant as l was of the COM
monest transactions of everyday life.
was obliged to the kind offices of
friendly porter to procure me ticket
and put me on the right platform. The
train came up and l took my seat.
The excitement of steam travelling was
a strange one to me, and for time l
was lost in wonderment at the variety
of objects we flew past and at the rap
idly changing landscape. Suddenly
remembered the address that the old gem
tleman had given me. L drew 1t cut,
curious to know his name. 1t was an old
envelope, directed to Jonathan Rod
well, Woodbine Cottage"
What a bound my heart gave as l read
that name! Was it simply by strange
coincidence, or was he related to that
man who had so tragically influenced
my life? SO astonished was l at this
discovery and so absorbed in specula-
lions. and train of thought which 1t
suggested, that l became quite uncon-
scious of the progress of the train, OF my
fellow passengers, almost of where
was Ny thoughts went back to the
marriage day. and every incident passed
III review through my mind. When
came to the incident of the locket. my
heart gave another leap; it was gone
left behind in the suit of clothes' Or
course, it was quite safe. But l was
troubled that it had passed out of my
possession. l priced it as the supersti-
tious would talisman.
Crowding quickly on the heels of this
regret came a startling revelation; that
portrait that had puzzled me at the old
gentleman's-it was her very image, ma
tured to womanhoodl That was the re-
semblance that had so powerfully struck
me, and that l could not understand at
the time.
Projected into this new field of
thought. | was still wandering amidst its
mazes when | was warned that my
Journey had come to an end. And, step
ping out Of the carriage, l found myself
on the bewildering, crowded platform
of great city terminus.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01
A PumnkIn-Pie Vision.

Old Doddridge ate his frugal lunch
OF milk and pumpkin pie,
And fell to musing, as he ate,
VI days that were gone by.
The pie a rich aroma sent
To his reflective brain,
And oh! the pictures it called up
And old-time country lane.
An old-time country lane, with grass
All struggling by the side;
A boy, who trudged along the path,
With basket at his side
Jolly boy, whose eyes were keen,
Who felt inclined to sing,
And saw the glory of tie fall,
And the fun in everything.
ana then he saw comedy girl,
with cheeks of honest red.
VINO smiled at him with sunny glance
And tossed her shapely head.
lie saw the old school house again
And heard the teacher speak;
And on the roads of frozen snow
lie heard the wagons creak.
lie saw the shellbark hickory tree;
lie saw the kitchen door;
lie saw the pantry shelves again
With pumpkin pies galore;
ne smiled the tang of cider sweet
Inc bloom of days gone by
ana then old Doddridge Weakened up
ana ate his pumpkin pie.
baltimore American.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01

the particulars of my fight. This long
narrative, of course, was not given with
out repeated Interruptions on her part.
"Therel L always said you was be-
witched. She ought to be burnt The
wicked old hypocrite. he ought to have
six months! That's the reason they gave
me notice, because l shouldn't see too
much; but, you know, a marriage can't
stand good that's brought about by
witchcraft. She can't be your lawful
wife"
"She is no more my wife than you
are. Martha" l answered; but, the next
moment for various reasons, l was sor-
ry that l spoke so openly.
only think of that, now! What a
wicked, unnatural creature she must ben'
cried Martha. But what n mercy il is
that you're out of their clutches I'm
sure my heart always felt for you.
was in a way when | heard you was to
be married. 1 knew some awful vii
lainy was going on. But what a pity
you didn't hear more about that grim
old woman that he followed from Gray's
Inn! You might have found out your
relations. and-whO knows? -they may
he Itch people"
Rich people wouldn't be likely to
own one of the Rev. Mr.. Porter's board
ers,' l answered bitterly.
"Ah, poor lads, they're much to be
pitied," sighed Martha. and now, Mas
ter Silas, what do you mean to dO?'
81 must get some employment" | an
swered. vaguely.
Martha frightened up. "Well, we'll.
we must see about something for you;
but there's one thing l can tell you-
YOU shan't want a meals victuals while
I've one to share with you"
l pressed her hand warmly, assuring
her, however. that l could not think
of taking anything from her.
Nonsense, nonsensel if you say that
again, you'll seriously offend me. | shall
never miss whatever l give to you; and
who knows but what you may be rich
some day, and then think what a profit
| shall get out of your gratitude! But
the first thing we must see about is your
dress; you can't go about like that. The
idea of dressing a young man up that
fright It's shamefulr'
1t was now night. and just as the can
dies were lit Martha's father came in.
He was a porter at a railway station: a
melancholy, wiry looking man, who sat
in a corner without speaking a word.
The next consideration was where
should sleep. Nv haven't an inch
of room here; mothers got two dodgers,
who sleep in the second room upstairs
and I've to make a shift down here"
After Il little discussion it was dis
covered that Mrs. Jackson. two doors
above, had spare bed, and thithcr |
went.
The lodging was neither particularly
comfortable nor particularly clean. but
was too worn out with fatigue to be
fastidious; and in spite of its short
comings. fell asleep almost the moment
l laid my weary head upon the pillow.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01
SOME STRANGE ACCIDENTS.
People Have Been Injured III '"e
Oueercst Kind of Manner

People Have Seen ihJ"i
Oueercst Kind of Manner.
While carrying a key of beer III
tended for a picnic in Reading fa''
one day recently, says the st. LOUIS
elaine democrat. Elmer kerchon
stumbled over wire. The keg slipped
so suddenly that the jar dlsloca1eu Ills
neck. .,.
Only a short time ago Miss Carrie
Hughin of GAINESVILLE, Wis, was 81
tightly Rugged by her lover that TWO
of her ribs became interlocked' All
err suffering severe pains the young
woman confessed that strenuous love
making was the cause of her distress
Emmanuel Beveler OF Sterling, Ill.,
cut his throat on his high collar ne
was riding on bicycle and on trying
to avoid a passing horse was thrown
In his fall his collar cut his throat.
Margaret Kirchbaum died OF eat
ing hot potatoes. She was in hurry
to go out and gulped down several
hot potatoes. She died in great agony.
The autopsy showed that her throat
and the lining of her stomach had
been so badly burned that the swell
ing had caused her to choke to death.
Jasper Corners, while waiting for
car at midnight in st. Louis, sat
down on a barrel of tar and fell
asleep. When he awoke he found the
tar had softened and he had slowly
sunk down into the sticky stuff until
his feet, arms and head only were
outside. He was chopped out with
an axe.
William p. Steele of Princeton, Ind,
was killed a few months ago while
setting up a monument over his wife's
grave. The stone fell, crushing his
head and chest.
Francis ]. Birdwell, a Boston orni-
biologist, climbed high up in a tree at
Rio Pecos. n. NJ, after a birds nest,
The rope he was using caught on a
limb and, when he slipped and fell,
a loop caught him around the neck
and he was slowly strangled to death.
His bride of month stood mt the foot
of the tree, but was unable to help
| him.
\ Jersey mosquito caused the death
If a barber named ROsho DOrsO at
Harrison, n. J. The barber was shay
ing and a mosquito lit on his nose
The razor was directly under the bar
bers chin, and in making a slap to
drive away the mOSouitO he emf n
deep cash in his throat. a physician
arrived too late to save him.
A swOrdfish caused the death of
Auguste Sylvia. about thirty-tive miles
out at sea. Sylvia was one of the
crew on the fishing sloop Klondike
from Gloucester A 2,0O0-pound sword
fish had been harpoOaed, and Sylvia
entered a dory to make another line
fast to the fish, which was only about
two lengths away from the sloop. II
it's fury the fish made a break for the
dory and broke its sword by running
it through the planking. The shock
when the fish struck the dory threw
Sylvia overheard. and as he was in
oilskins and rubber boots he was I'M
able to swim and sank before assist
ance could reach him.
Paul Bowles, 10-year-old son Of g
Bolivar On. " merchant, lost his hail
by fright. A runaway horse threw
the boy into commissions, which caused
all the hair on his head to fall out.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01

"Why didn't you stop for that ma n 2p
inquired the passenger on the front
platform.
Because" said the motorman, with
metallic ring in his voice, "he used
to run one of these cars when had a
job Of clerkin' downtown. I'm getting
even with him, by goshv-Chica 90
Tribune.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01
Before and After.

MI busybody-Pardon me for men,
uoning It, but isn't your wife a little
rude to you at times? Mr.. Henpecked
-"el' 1t does seem to me. Before
we were married she used to sit on
my knee. Now she sits all over me. -
Somerville Journal
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01
Friendly Suggestion.

Mr.. Slowboy lat front door)-Is Mise
Edyth engaged, Jane?
Jane-No. sorr; but AKIN yer ,,ar.
don, sorr, it's mesilf thots afther
thinkiu' she'd loik t. be, sorr.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01

Your Wife" said the physician,
will not be able to speak above a
whisper for week or more"
Say. Doctor qucried the eager hus-
band. lis there any hope of her dis
ease becoming chrolic?'
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01

In buying fish. the gi.,s should be
red.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-04-01
CHAPTER NJ.


Until 10 o'clock next morning | slept
a calm, dreamless sleep, and arose more
fresh and invigorated than | had felt
for months. 1t had been arranged that
l should breakfast at Martha's. SO ac-
cordingly. as soon as l was washed and
dressed, l adjourned to No. 3. Two
strange men were in the room when
went in.
The elder of the two was a tall, thin
man. with a sallow complexion. sharp.
aquilne features, hollow cheeks full
beard and mustache. and dark. griz.:led
hair, which he wore very long and parted
in the center. He was dressed in seedy
black; an extremely open waistcoat dis
played a somewhat dilapidated fancy
shirt front. very much soiled and crum-
pied. A frayed black satin necktie sur
rounded very frayed and limp shirt
collar: his boots were old and patched.
but they were the remains of what had
once been radiant patent leather. His
hands were white, and carefully tended
and ornamented with two large brass
rings. He greeted me with great polite
ness as | entered.
His companion was young man of
about twenty: full-faced. rather sanguine
CtHlpleAlOn. WIFI an eNDIeSSlOu Vi tluly
mixed good-nature and self-satisfaction
His dress was less pretentious than that
of the elder, although there was the
same style of shabby gentility and the
secondhand clothes shop.
Martha introduced the elder as "pro-
fessor Montgomery" and the younger as
Mr.. Fitzwalton.\ The elder acknowledge
ed the introduction with an air of great
politeness; the younger. with familiar
nod. and n twinkle of amusement in his
eve at my odd appearance. which slowly
changed to one of doubling recognition;
an expression which was reflected in my
own face: for. in Mr.. Adolphus Fitzwal-
ton. | believed that / recognized my
whilom bed-fellow, Josiah Cook. We
both came to the same conclusion at the
same moment
Can it be possible"
at can't be"
'"rhat you are Josiah Cook ?"
"Whati Silas Carstonr'
Martha. who was preparing my break
fast. looked very much astonished at this
recognition.
Zone of the Rev. Mr.. Porter's old
boarders," | said, in explanation.
why. you don't mean TO say that you
know that old hypocrite ?" cried Josiah.
turning round to her.
'She was servant there for two years
only left about a month ago." l said.
answering for her.
well. if this isn't the queerest start
l ever knew" cried Josiah. Whoever
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

Mr.. Jas. H. Anderson will leave
for New York early next week.
Mr.. c. l.. Daniel spent yesterday
in Louisville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gano Henry will
leave for Shell Mound, Miss, to-day,
where Mr.. Henry will be engaged in
b Isiness this year.
Miss Mary White, of Cadiz, re-
turned last night from Louisville,
and with her sister, Miss Susie, is
visiting Mrs. E. B. Long.
Mr.. Jno. B. Trice, Miss Annie
Trice, Miss Anna Virginia Trice,
Walter Trice, Mrs. Jas. H. Ander-
son and son, Miss Tony Ware and
Mrs. S. G. Buckner have gone to
Florida.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26

Visited America in 1901 as
Delegate to Y. M. c.
A. Celebration.

Boston, Jan. %. Father Gopon.
leader Of the Russian revolt. was in
Boston as a delegate to the fiftieth
anniversary celebration Of the Young
Mems Christian Association in 1901.
He was present at a reception given
the delegates by Gov. Crane, and
those who met the priest say that he
was greatly impressed by the pro-
ceedings, especially the governor
action in shaking hands with those
present.
He is described as a very energetic
person, less than 80 years of age,
and thoroughly aroused over the
condition of the common people in
his country. His name is said to be
Agathon, the designation Gopon be-
ing assumed for political reasons.
The priest displayed much interest
in the affairs of this country, espec-
tally the police system and the popu-
lar freedom enjoyed in America.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
DOSE OF ACID.
Large Quantity Taken by
Miss Maggie Boyd.

Miss Maggie Boyd, an employe of
the Hopkinsville Steam Laundry,
swallowed a large quantity Of carbol-
ic acid Tuesday night, it is supposed
with suicidal intent. She had on
one or two occasions said that she
intended destroying herself, but no
one thought that sine really had any
intention of carrying out the threat.
When it was discovered that she
had taken poison a physician was
summoned and everything done to
relieve her. She was thought to be
better yesterday afternoon, though
not out Of danger
Miss Boyd is about twenty-five
years old. She has been living in
Hopkinsyille for some time and has
relatives here Her mother, who
lives at Empire, arrived at her bed
side yesterday morning. 1t is not
known why she took the deadly
draught..
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26

M. De Witte pronounced Day-vit-
tey) is the man of the hour in Rus
STA. He was born in 1S49 and is said
to be the greatest statesman in Rus
STA, of the autocratic school He
began life as civil engineer and
has been in the cabinet since 1892.
He is the only man now the Gar
can rely upon who is strong enough
to oppose the grand ducal clique.
He may be proclaimed dictator.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fnan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by his firm.
WALDING, KtNNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
t@rnally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
HERE AND THERE.


DR.. Z. N. Fruit, Dentist, office
over City Bank, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Born, to the wife of Mr.. Luther
Tappan, on O'Neal avenue, a son.
The Hopkinsville Building & Loan
Association offers liberal terms to
parties desiring to secure homes.
Inquire Of THos. w. LONG, Treas.
Maj. H. B. Hersey, the weather
bureau clerk at Louisville, has been
notified that he will be transferred
Feb. l to Ithaca, N. Y. The Ken
lucky people will hereafter get their
weather reports from F. J. Wall.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26

Nothing has been done at Frank
fort yet in regard to the capitol site.
The House passed a resolution de-
claring the present site inadequate
Tuesday and the Senate defeated
the George bill by one vote, but the
clerk saved it by reporting the vote
a tie. The George bill gives the
commission power to select site.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-26
BUYS His Rival.

l.. W. Gaines, Of Guthrie, has
purchased the lease and plant Of the
Courier from H. A. Garman, who
retires from the newspaper field,
with the customary reward Of coun-
try editors large experience and
small profit Hereafter the Hub
of Two States" will have but one
paper to support. Russellville Crit
ic.