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New-York tribune., 1905-04-09

vation, he alighted at the corner OF the
street and walked quietly up the opposite
side in order to survey the Russians
abode and see if there we're lights in any
of the rooms.
As he approached the house he became
aware of a commotion A man was
hammering at the door and making noise
enough to wake the Seven Sleepers.
A policeman was there too, and sudden
alteration sprang up between the officer
and the strenuous person who demanded
admission so vigorously.
Look here!" protested the constable,
you can't go on with that racket all
night There's nobody in.
But it ees important, 'sieur. Dey
are here. My master tell me so.'
1T doesn't matter what your master
told you You are disturbing the whole
street. Can't you see the house is empty?"
The policeman stepped back and
flashed his lamp over the windows. The
blinds were not lowered Apparently no
one had been in the front room since
night fell
Just one more leetle knock and go, ="
appealed the Frenchman, in whom Frank
promptly recognized the Princes valet
If he did not thump again so loudly on
the knocker he pulled the bell energetic
ally. Armstrong heard it jingle across
the width of the street
1t was useless. After a prolonged
wait the foreigner turned away with a
bitter imprecation. His Business evi-
IDENTIFY was of nature that aroused his
anxiety to an extent not often seen in a
servant who merely endeavors to carry
out his employers behests.
Followed by the somewhat suspicious
constable, who regarded everyone speak
ing broken English as a doubtful char
acter, the man walked toward the we'll
lighted area of Tottenham Court Road.
There he sprang into an omnibus going
south. Armstrong boarded the next bus,
which, fortunately for him, endeavored
to get ahead of its predecessor before
reaching the advantageous stand oppo-
site the Horse Shoe.
The two vehicles raced down the
thoroughfare, and a woman with parcels
settled the fate of Number One, which
pulled up. Hastily paying his fare,
Frank alighted and entered the French
mans vehicle The man was sitting in
a corner, and there were only two other
passengers.
Armstrong took a seat next to the
valet, and, speaking French, he said,
affably: Il heard you paid for my cab
at Ascot. How much do | owe you?"
For an instant the man was stupefed.
Then he seemed to recall the speakers
identity.
Grand Dieul" he exclaimed. 1T is
impossible!"
mot at all. I borrowed bicycle.
But forgive you. Prince Melnilloff is
an imperious person"
"M'sieur, l am bewildered! 1 do not
know what you mean"
The valet was endeavoring to gain
time, to gather his scattered wits. Arm
strong decided to press him hard
1T doesn't matter" he said, "espe-
cially since you failed to forestall my visit
to Ivan StephanOvitch."
You-followed me?" gasped the man.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-09

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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07
RACED CEASELESSIY,
Russians Cling to Their Works With
Tenacity Of RulLdoos

Mukden. March ALI day Sunday
the battle ragged ceaselessly. The jap
anese had been concentrating their en-
ergfes on Mechiapu, for the possession
Of which they had been struggling for
tive days. but with all their gallantry
the Japanese were unable to disiodga
the Russians, who chung to the works
with bulldog tenacity. The Japanese
shrapnel had been bursting within q
mile and half of the Hun railway
bridge, which evidently Is the Japanese
objective. The capture OF the position
would render the occupation of Hun
river prnsition south Of Mukden I'M
tenabe
ffer~e ana continuous artillery en-
gagements took place about four miles
north OF Machiapu. From Hun bridge
the' long line of battle stretched in both
directions as far as the eye coaid SEE.
Northwest toward Tatchkiao and east
ward along the Shakhe river It was
marked by n line Of bursting shells. The
Japanese as attackers suffered heavier
tina the Russians.
At 4:30 O'Clock Sunday afternoon the
guns began to roar west and northwest
Of the Mukdcn railroad station, where
General uropatkin was launching an at
tack OF the Japanese extreme left.
During Saturday night the Japanese
repeatedly assaulted Pienchiapudgn,
Paotau Pass and Laniayen. farther east,
bat all efforts were unavailign. The
bombardment Of Erdagou, Novgorod
and Poutlloff hills continued unsuccess-
fully.
An official report in the Army Mes
senger Sunday said: "The southern po-
sition is unchanged as far as Shakhs
rvers' After acknowledging that the
Central army had fallen back from
Sinchinpu in order to contract the
length of the line Of battle connecting
the inner positions, the Army Messen-
ger adds: THE spirits Of the men ara
excellent. Marvellous composure Is be-
ing displayed considering the approacr-
irg crisis" The paper admits the RUS
sian losses are heavy. but says the bat
tie IS going on successfully.
All roads leading from Maehiapu and
the western plain have suddenly been
Invaded by battle crowded Chinese ref
ugees. Opposite Poutiloff hill the RUS
SLAMS are reported to cave captured two
macine gunes. ~
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07
LIKE LEEcHES.
One Of the Greatest War Episodes Mas
an Act Of Japanese.

Fusan, March Russians are using
sixteen guns placed in position Opposite
Witosan and Smelling the Japanese arr
tillery position In villages on the plain
occupied by troops and roads on which
supply trains are passing to the 'sront,
but with no results.
Among the telling work of the Japan :
ese.. army done by Its infantry In fights
no episode Of the war surpasses ths
achievement of the force which on the
night Of March gained footing across
the Shakhe river and are now holding
two miles front after crawling up the
bare stony hills like leeches. The Rus
sian trenches are plainly visible, the
soldiers moving about freely. Both
sides suspended hostilities for three or
four hours at midday and frem mid
night to morning. A terrific nproar II
caused by the sounds of cannonadins
and rifle fire.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07
At oYAMA's LEFT.

Fighting 10 Desperate Along Almost the
Entire Line.
St. Petersburg. March 7.--The Asse-s
ciated Press has learned that General
Kuropatkin launched O. blow at Field
Marshal Oyama's left center Just east Of
the railroad. Fighting was desperate
along almost the entire line. Kurupt-
kin's losses In killed and wounded up
to Sunday night are placed at $500.
Oyama Ii believe to already have Lost
fully 10000 men. The Japanese army.
according to the prisoners. ID Create
exhausted They repeat the story that
seine of General Nogfs men have not
had any food for two days.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07
70 APPOINT NEGRO.
Charles w. Anderson May BE IN Inter.
ternai Revenue CoiIscsor.

Washington, March There ~ au~
thority for the positive statement that
the president has fully decided upon
the appointment OF Charles w, Ander-
son, a negro lawyer Of New York City,
as internal revenue collector for the
district Of New York to succeed Charles
Fl. Treat, who will be appointed 10 suc-
cseed Ellis IL. Roberts, treasurer Of the
United States. These changes however.
will not be made until next June. when
Mr.. Roberts will have conpieted tne
eighth year Of his term. =
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07
Seemingly Ceased.

Hamburg. March THE fitting out
Of the Hamburg American steamers
Belgravia, Phoenicia. Valesia and 9TH
er vessels chartered by Russia or seid
to the Russian East Asfatic Line COM
pany has seemingly ceased. No expla-
nation has been furnished OF this cessa-
ton of work.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07

- WH1sKEY ARGUMENT.
We do you Wskey ALL but you buy it get
The bk We carry ONLY THE BEST for number Of
Fst-Becaus established drug who could
not AFFORD good reputation by selling bad Whiskey
great part Wskey used for medical
uu1poees and trade demands the best. $685.
we Whiskey department Of
bs profits the ordinary dealer does consequently
~ handle better grades narrower margins
viii nay for prices and Compare cur Goods
@Mo1nu DICKSON 90, Ltd, SHREVEPORT, LA.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07
Favorable to Company.

Washington, March THE supreme
court has affirmed the decision OF the
circuit court of appeals for the Second
circuit In the case OF Hartman vs..
Northern Securities company. fryofyfng
distribution Of shares In the Northern
Securities company. The decision u
favorable TO the cornpany.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07
Doinn Patrol Duty.

Alden, Arabia, March IA Russian
warship Ii reported to be patroliinE the
center 70 the Red sea. She has been
turning her searchlights on passing
vessels.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07
Good Winter campaias,ers.

Fusan, March 1.-THE Japanese srs
proving az good winter eampaignefs in
every respect as the Russians. aues-
ton upon which there has been consad-
erabIe doubt. -.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-07

min1StefSs As Oia CHRISTIANS are We
trying to make every one with whom
we come In contact Christians? All,
this is the chief way and the happiest
way that we can renew our youth and
prepare ourselves for the eternal joys
OF the never ending youth Of heaven.
+ When my father made his last visit
/ to his old classnate, DR.. suydam. he
said: "Well, Suydam, we are coming
near the end Of our earthly journey.
How do you feel about itT Some OF
us are not rs Oil as was my father
when he asked that preston at Sc, en-
ty years of age, but we are all heading
toward old age. How will we feel
about It when 1t comes? We shall feel
about old age ali right II we live ac-
eording to the Christ law. We will feel
about it all wrong II we do not do Us
Christ would have US do In fitting 9th
ers for lifes battles and fitting OH:
selves for heaven. May God make tn
twilight Of our earthly life the mos
beautiful and the happiest part OF on
day. May the twilight Of on: eartbl.
/ HAVs SAnhfA6 bSAahN thS ~ @fAtSN-f
Of our grave. be c0lored with the same
beauties as Ia the beautiful sunrise Of
heaven, which even now we can see
cleaning In the east over the hill Of
Calvary AID over the central cross
upon which oace hung the dying body
OF Christ, who died that we might for.
ever live Ii him and through him and
WITH him.
lCDpysiohk ~ ~ Loais KIopsch.l
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

known as the Kings Wharf, and there,
with pile of fagots around you
shall be burnt unto death as an ex.
ample to those who, like you, dare tC
dabble in witchcraft."
Halffainting, poor Mercedita was
led back to prison, and few days
after preparations were made to exc
cute the sentence pronounced against
her.
On the day that Mercedita was led
to the stake the schooner of Bluebeard
came into the harbor. Landing, he
was told the news, and almost instant.
ly had ordered his crew ashore. At the
head of fifty desperate followers he
charged the soldiers on guard, rescued
his wife and was aboard his schooner
before the townspeople. knew what had
happened AS he sailed away he fired
a broadsde, hoisted the black flag
with his own hands and steered for
Havana, from which place he is said
to have operated in conjunction with
the wreckers along the Florida keys.
However that may be, he was never
heard of again in st. Thomas.
The castle he occupied with Merce.
dita is still standing in the grounds of
the Italian consul. His children use it
as playhouse, and the great guns are
mounted as ornaments in the park
Chicago Record-Herald.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12
No Recovery.

Sir" he began, after climbing four
flights of stairs to the lawyers office,
81 called here one day during the
panic of 1893"
Yes, I think you did," was the
reply.
"At that time you could not spare
me ten cents, but you said that in
the course of ten or twelve years yol'
hoped to make financial recovery
and be on your feet again. The ten or
twelve years have elapsed. May |
hope that the recovery has taken
place"
Sorry to say that 1t hasn't In
fact ] am even more hard up than he.
fore. No, there has been no recov.
ery."
"And how about the future?"
why, it's hard to tell, but if you
happen around this way ten years
from now drop in and see me. There
might be something doing then"
"All right, sir-all right" said the
caller, as he took out an old envelope
and the stub of a pencil. "I'll jot it
down here that I'm to call about the
year 1915, and if you can make q
raise of ten cents l am to get it. Good
afternoon, sir. Rather fine weather
we've been having"
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12
A Tale of Suffering.

Oakley, Mich, May Sth.-(SpeciaD
II could not sleep or rest in any
place." says Florence Capen of this
place in a recent interview, Il had a
rain in my back and hips. If l sat
Gown | could not get up out of my
chair. was in pain all the time.
got poor for | did not eat enough to
keep a small child. | could not rest
nights.
Then I sent for box Of Dodds
Kidney Pills and went to taking
them and Ttat dc yor think. that very
night | went to bed and l slept till
morning. | got up and thanked God
for the nights rest and Dodd's Kid
ney Pills. | know that Dodds Kid
ney Pills are all that Is claimed for
them"
This is only one Of the numerous
experiences that show the way to
build up run down people is to cure
the kidneys. Thousands of people in
every state bear witness to the fact
that Dodd's Kidney Pills never fail to
cure the kidneys.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12
DECIDING TO PUT OFF DECISION.

Each decision to put off decision OF
itself gives a triumph to the will in
its perverse rebellion; and that inevi-
tably strengthens the grip Of vicious
indulgence. Ones conscience will
never be so tender again, after he sears
it with so hot an iron. There was a
brief little answer once made by Alex
ander the Great, when they asked him
how he had conquered the world; he
said, "By not delaying" One hour
there is for that man who is just a lit
tie anxious for his soul, in which the
way is open; there is no promise of any
other. And when these unusual solic-
itudes, these wistful regrets, these de-
sires, so new, although perhaps so
vague, arrive then "the Master Is
come, and calleth for thee" If you put
him away, then wilfu.ness wins vic
tory and all the good in you is demor-
allied. Sin at once rushes in violently
and this time becomes heavily in.
trenched b hind new barricades and
grows more defiant.-Baptist Common
wealth.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

The Dearest Corner.
The dearest corner in our home
Which is 1t, do you say?
Where rich old heirlooms, queer anc
quaint,
With time are slowed away?
Where ancient gods of good and grace
Smile from the dusk and dim
Venus and Buddhas double face
Like spectres dark and grim?
The dearest corner? Can you guess?
Where forebears proudly stare
From days that died long. long ago
To days that are young and fair?
Is this the dearest corner? All!
Think you l. choose this spot?
q love the dear old people, aiD;
And yet, l choose it not.
The dearest corner? Do / seek
The little flower hill
Where ivies climb the trellis tree
And tumble from the sill?
Where orchids turn their pouting lips
Up to the lover SUM-
Or choose this shining one?
The dearest corner? Not for gifts
OF gold. ana time. and space
l choose a coZy little spot
And bless the precious place;
To loves own gift l softly steal,
And watch, and pray, and peep
And, bending DER the cradle kiss
My little babe, asleep
-Alpysius Coll.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

them for the sake of society. When her
anger subsidized she became frightened
and then sat down and had good
cry. This quieted her nerves, and she
gave thought to method of revenge.
Half an hour after she was closeted
with Mimmy Lafourche, the Obeah
woman from Martinique, who drove a
flourishing trade with the credulous.
Leaving the hut of the sorceress, she
held in her hand a small bottle Of
liquid which she was assured would
cure the writer's of the letters of their
affection for Bluebeafd and make him
her slave for life. On the following
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

Every housekeeper should know
that If they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because it
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in a4-pound pack
ages, and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you
1907. package it is because he has
stock on hand which he wishes to-
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
ters and figures "16 ozs." Demand De-
fiance and save much time and money
and the annoyance Of the iron stick
ing. Defiance never sticks.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12
Rebuke Well Deserved.

A young bride was recently invited
to a bridge luncheon, and after spend.
ing a delightful afternoon was told by
her hostess that she was in debt SIS.
Mrs. -, unaware that she had been
playing for money, was Mortified at
the idea of having to ask her husband
for the necessary amount.
She mournfully confided her woes to
him, and he Immediately wrote a
check for $76.50 and sent it to the
hostess.
The hostess, believing that mis-.
take had been made, informed him
that he had sent $1.50 too much.
Mr.. -, however, returned it with
the curt statement that SIS settled the
bridge score, and the balance was for
his wife's luncheon.-New York
Times.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12
From the West Indies
Comes Story Of Ro-
nance and Tragedy
of the Buccaneers.
Home of Bluebeard
q -

afternoon. Sunday, she invited the
seven women to take tea with her.
In the cup of each Of her guests
Mercedita poured some of the liquid,
made from a native plant, the proper
ties of which were unknown to her
The result was tragic, for the mex:
morning news reached the jealous
woman that all of her guests were
dead. In agony of mind she sent for
the police master, acknowledged her
crime and was taken to prison.
At the trial, which soon followed heI
incarceration, she was found guilty
and the Judge passed the sentence OF
death in these words:
To Be Burned to Death.
You shall be conducted to the sands
of the sea, near to place which Is
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12
Courted Spanish Maiden.

In the island there lived courtly
and high spirited gentleman, a de-
scendant of the grandees of Spain. Don
Geronimo Cordoban had one daughter,
creole of the island, and she, Merce-
dita, was so superior in all that consti-
tuted beauty and excellence that Blue
beard fell in love with her at first sight
and swore to make her his wife.
He courted Mercedita, and it was
not long ere she began to love the oily
tongued pirate, who knew so well how
to hide his wickedress under smooth
exterior, aided by handsome presents
and most affable manner. Soon they
were married and she was installed as
mistress of the castle.
One day Bluebeard bid his wife
adieu and sailed away in his schooner.
Before leaving he placed locked cas-
ket in her possession. along with the
key, but with the injunction not to
open ii unless he should not return for
six months Every day for two months
Mercedita went to the top of the castle
and looked seaward, hoping to catch a
glimpse of her husbands vessel. Then
she became lonely, and one evening,
overcome by the demon Of curiosity,
took up the casket, inserted the key
and, turning the lock, exposed the con-
tents to view. She saw packet OF
letters tied with a ribbon.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

It may lie predicted with confidence
that the new hoop skirt will be some
thing different from the kind in vogue
forty or fifty years ago. No oppor-
tunity will be given by the fashion
makers for utilizing the contents Of
the atticA
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

A dispatch from Cleveland says Mrs.
Chadwick is not receiving visitors.
1t isn't necessary, however, for the
doorkeeper to tell any fibs for the pur-
pose of making callers think the lady
is out.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

Harvard students have shown that
there are fifty methods of working
ones way through college, but the
chances are that none of them is
so satisfactory as working dads check
book.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12
Rare INSIGHT,

Jobson-"Miss Blank looks awfully
frivolous to me; what makes you
think she has so much hard sense"'
Robson-"I just heard her refuse an
invitation to card party because she
couldn't play cards."
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

King Victor Emmanuel and Mr.. J.
Pierpont Morgan had very pleasant
chat. The American money king is
decidedly persona grata to the other
king since the AscoH cope affair.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

AS they never swear up in Maine,
the legislature of that state has i'm.
posed penalties on anyone "who vexes,
harasses or annoys another over a
telephone"
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

In spite of that astrologer's horrify-
ing prediction about a coming earth
quake that is going to destroy New
York, we doubt if the Astor real es-
tate will be advertised for sale at
panic prices.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

The April fool story printed in Ber-
lin about the looting of Uncle Sans
treasury was taken seriously. The
Scotch apparently are not the only
people who need trepanning to get
Joke into the brain cells.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

The DAYS when Henry Morgan was
most enterprising bandit upon the high
seas, two powerful pirates held sway
in the waters of the Atlantic and Carib-
bean east of Porto Rico and now and
again sailed to the westward as far as
San Domingo. They operated togeth-
er. these buccaneers, and having In
terests in common, formed an alliance
both offensive and defensive. Indeed,
ii is said that on occasion their heets
were sufficiently powerful to meet and
vanquish any of the great frigates
which the nations sent against them.
AS a snug harbor these merry gentle
men chose Charlotte Amalia, a bit OF
a settlement on the Island of st. Thorn
as. 1t still exists, capital of the Danish
West Indies, the red-roofed houses
clustered upon the hills reminding the
traveller of to-day of the pictures upon
the cards displayed at Christmas time.
The castle of Blackboard still stands,
quite a respectable place, being the
Headquarters of the chief of police OF
the town. The castle of Bluebeard is
also a well-preserved structure, and
from his old stronghold comes the
story.
The Bluebeard whose history has
been so Interestingly written by that
imaginative Frenchman, Charles Per-
rault, is familiar to the little ones and
grown-ups alike, for who is there VINO
does not know of Fatima and Sister
Ann and the brothers who came to the
rescue at the critical moment? And
everybody, who. is anybody, believes
the story, for did not its author also
tell of Little Red Ridinghood, the
Sleeping Beauty in the Wood and
Toads and Diamonds?
But this is the story of the Blue
beard of the West Indies. This proto-
type of the grim old oriental tyrant
commanded a schooner, whose beauti-
full lines and rakish look betokened
her unlawful calling. Bluebeard was
ostensibly trader, but he really traf-
ficked in slaves while carrying on
successful piratical business in order
to increase his revenue. He was pop
ular because of his good looks, his
money, generosity and daring, and the
fair inhabitants of the settlement fair
ly adored him, although the men who
were not in his confidence scowled and
whispered that he was pirate.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

A New York landlord announces
that he will not make trouble for peo
pie who have babies in his flats. Some
men would risk almost anything fol-
notoriety.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

Certainly those two French doctors
never had any reason to dream that
they would ever have an opportunity
to perform an autopsy on the body Of
John Paul Jones.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

Sarah Bernhard says crinolines
are Infamous" but as she also OBJ.
jurgates trousers and silk hats, we
conclude she's only half right after
all.
Kansas agitator., 1905-05-12

Our ungallant probate court has ad.
judged woman insane just because
she says she is growing younger as
her successive birthdays roll around
Ohio State Journal.