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HERoeRs Muaoeaso.
Masked cattismsn XIII Two Men and
Slaughter Sheer.

Evanston. Wyo., = Masked and
mounted raiders. presumed to be
cattiemen. Wednesday night attacked
the camps OF two Utah Hockmasters
near Burnt Fork. close to tho Utah.
Wyoming line. shot down A. N. Gar.
site and Robert Allen. herders. slaugh.
tered the sheep and burned the camp
wagons and outfits. A camp mover.
who escaped the bullets of the raid.
ers. witnessed the outrage from the
brush.
The raiders numbered about twenty
and approached the camps ut a gai.
lop. firing fusilade of shots into the
wagons. The herders were killed at
the first fire. 1t required less than
half an hour to club the sheep to
death and burn the outfits, when the
raiders departed. Notes OF warning to
other fiockmasters were left with the
bodies of the dead herders.
Sheepmen are indignant. threaten
90 get even. and more trouble is an.
ticipated. The range on which the out.
rage was committed has long been in
dispute and the sheepmen have been
frequently ordered away.
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Moroccan Conferences Opens.

Algeciras.-The opening OF the Mo.
roccan conference Tuesday was chiefly
notable for the spirit OF conciliation
manifested throughout the formal in
augural session. The events Of the day
were the gathering OF the ambassadors
and their executive STATS and the one
hours session In which the Duke OF
Almodovar. Spanish minister OF for
eign Affairs. was unanimously elected
president of the conference
The dukes speech OF acceptance
breathei concord and peace. II coun-
seled the nations to adjust their DIFF
ferences and emphasized the essential
principles OF the sovereignty OF the
Sultan. the territorial integrity OF Mo-
rocco and the open door. II, was sig
nificant that both the French and the
German delegations heartily seconded
the remarks OF the duke. thus fore
fhadowing the amelioration OF Franco
Herman relations
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Rural Delivery Service.

Washington.-A statement prepared
by P. v. Degraw, fourth assistant post
master general. regarding the opera
tions of the rural free delivery service
since it's establishment up to January
1. 1906, shows that the total number
of petitions received and referred was
81 500, of which 1926 were acted upon
adversely. The number of routes in
operation at the date named was 34,-
677. More than one billion pieces 0f
mail were handled by rural carriers
during the fiscal year 1905. each peice
costing a little less than III cents.
The approximate net cost OF the 32.-
055 carriers in the service for the fiscal
year. 1905 was 81, ,S71,733.
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HITS COLORADO.
HOUSE voTEs TO REDUCE TARIFF
ON PHILIPPINE SUGAR.
REDUCTION INCLUDES RICE

Tarin on Sugar, Rice and Tobacco
Made Twenty-Five Per Cent. es
pinsIsy Rate = Colorado Repro
ssntativss Vote Against ths Dill.
Washington.-The Philippine tariR
bill was passed by the House Tuesday
substantially as 1t came from the
Ways and Means Committee. The
vote was 25S to II.
Rice was made subject to the same
tariff as sugar and tobacco-twenty-
five per cent. Of the Dingley rate-and
one or two changes were made as TO
language.
This result was attained after decid-
edly the most strenuous day OF the
present Congress. To many amend
ments which were launched and went
to pieces In the storm Of debate and
against the rock which the House
rules constituted. left much legislative
wreckage and many records only use
full for future political purposes.
Republican opposition to the bill In
the interest OF the American beet and
cane sugar and tobacco tried out its
strength early and gave up. The op-
position refused to affiliate with Demo-
cratic efforts.
The strongest plea for 'insurgent"
support was made in behalf OF Champ
Clark's amendment requiring the diff
ferential on refined sugar. The min
ority sought to duplicate the House
record made on the Cuban reciprocity
act, but they reckoned without their
host, as not Republican opponent to
this measure stood with them to over
rule the decision OF the chair.
resssr x.<.t n
only the support OF the minority, and
went down under vote OF 231 to log.
On the final passage Of the bill the
''insurgents" demanded roll call, that
their record might be preserved. The
representatives from Colorado voted
against the bill.
An effort sustained by the Democrats
but opposed by all but three Republi-
cans. was initiated by Mr.. Mccall OF
Massachusetts,. to commit the United
States to the policy OF granting inde-
pendence to the Philippines as soon
| as their inhabitants can be prepared
for self.government.
The bill admits goods. the growth
of products OF the Philippines into the
United States free of duty except
sugar. tobacco and rice. on which n
tariff OF twenty-five per cent. OF the
Dingley rates is levied.
1t provides that after April IL. 1903.
there shall be absolute free trade each
way between the United States and
the Philippines.
1t also exempts Philippines goods
coming to the United States from the
export tax OF those islands.
Merchandise from either country II
subject to the internal revenue tax
of the country in which such merchan.
disc is withdrawn for consumption.
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AGREE TO CONFERENCE.
Anthracite Operators viii Confer with
the Miners. 80

Indianapolis.-P John Mitch.
ellis announcement Tuesday afternoon
that Satisfactory progress fs being
made toward a conference between the
mine workers and the operators OF the
anthracite region" drew round after
round of applause from 1900 dele.
gates assembled for the seventeenth
annual convention of the United Mine
Workers of America, which. began
Tuesday morning. ~ sS . .l
This announcement was made In the
course Of the presidents annual report
and address. almost al an Incidental
remark.
There vas no fhrther explanation il
regard to the anthracite Mutation frum
President MitchSafi tutsstAe word "
their chief was snouGA sAud when, 4
sew minutes later; >3aleGr ~ caHAs N
from the streets with n stAns.
President Thomas Of IN TN vi.
ley Company wa .fepek IN hANe
said that the anthfAoits ~ 14
agreed to hold q copfofe3cS 4. ~.
:comu1lttGl appodnte4 III S q ~
workers ir M aeli1lnok ~ z
me enths !esl 1b \ v Il
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Colorado Bills Introduced.

Washington.-Senat Patterson on
Tuesday introduced In the Senate the
bill introduced by Representative
Hogg In the House for the creation of
the Mesa Verde National Park: bills
which were introduced by Representa-
tive Brooks ceding to Canon City
lands for park purposes. the creation
of Royal Gorge National Park. and
setting aside lands for experiments in
rubber culture: bills which were in
troduced by Mr.. Bonynge authorizing
l.. S. King OF Denver to enter twenty
five sections of public land and bill
introduced by Representative Mondell
for the endowment of schools OF
mines.
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New York Easy on oe.ew.

Albany. n. Y.-The State Senate
Tuesday afternoon. by n vote of "a to
/. rejected the resolution of Senator
Edgar T. Bracket OF Saratoga de-
manding the resignation OF Chauncey
NJ. Depew from the United States SEN
ate. After debate lasting more than
three hours and characterized on the
one hand by Senator Bracketts unspar-
Ing denunciation Of Senator Depew and
the insurance companies. and on the
other by almost every harsh criticism
of the judgments and the motives OF
the introducer Of the motion. the roll
call showed Senator Brackett's own
vote to be the only one in favor of the
resolution.
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IDAHO sorina. training School.

Denver.-An institution to be known
as "The Henry Plummer Manual Train
ing School" will be located in Idaho
Springs, and will be the gift of Mrs.
Emma Plummer, the widow of Henry
Plummer, who was well-known and
prominent. business man of that place.
The building, which will cost $40.
900, will be erected on the high school
grounds and work will be started on
the same early in April. Mrs. Plum.
mer made proposition to the Board
of Education to erect the building in
memory of her late husband. and the
board. at a recent meeting, voted to
accept tNtS
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KANSAS TREASURY SHORT.
pefaleation Amounts to seventy.Eisht
Thousand Dollars.

Topeka, Kan. January 16.-A total
shortage in the state treasury of
about $4,000 is shown by the report
OF Accountant Morris In the treasury
examination just closed. according to a
summary Of the report prepared by
Governor Hochi made public Tuesday
afternoon.
The report covers all transactions
made by the state treasurers from jan
uray /, 1898, to June 30. 1905, includ-
ing the two full terms of former State
Treasurer Frank E. Grimes and one
term and six months of the admins
tration of Thomas T. Kelly, the pres
ent state treasurer. The bulk OF the
shortage appears in the accounts of
the office during the Grimes adminis-
tration.
OF the total Of SIS 5000. 100000 is due
to the mission coupons from bonds
owned by the state school fund and
rants issued by the territory of Okla
homa to the state of Kansas.
Governor Hoch declined to discuss
any action that he might take in re
gard to the result of the Investigation.
Former States Treasurer Frank FL
Crimes issued a statement tonight. TIe
absolutely denies any responsibility
for the shortage in Oklahe ma warrant
interest and says he v able to pc-
count satisfactorily for all the bond
coupon shortages except $7,s!5. Mr..
Grimes states that he is willing to
make &pod any shortages he was re-
ilApnniKRS fuS Y ~ .te, ". n Nv rs
#ia Eil stststhsSa I'M. Chimes puts
Nh NY, nj. q AAln1er % seri-
|os ancIs r. M n qhs " his
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eonynoe,. Railroad LAND eIII.

Washington. - Representative Bon.
ynge of Colorado has introduced Dill
TO permit land grant railroads and
purchasers of railroad lands to read
lust their holdings into compact areas.
instead of In checker board alternate
sections, as at present. The Dill pro-
yfdes that holders OF railroad iands
may relinquish odd sections TO the
government and in exchange therefor
select ap equal area OF even numDereu
yections. In case the ianos 80 Sc
lected are more valuable tnan tne
lands relinquished, such owners snail
be required to pay the government .ne
difrerence between the value of the
lands relinquished and those selected.
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Ohio Faxer. Popular Vote.

Columbus, Ohio. = Senator Meeks
resolution, declaring In favor Of the
election Of United States senators by
popular vote, was unanimously
adopted. Senator Wood said that. sen.
ators who sccusdis probably n6t b
elected By the populsf Vote were 9Slsl
Ing the president. In his eifort' 1T f6ke
The sSsctacle * SRs seha{et dying
II dt1sr6ee ana A lSr cutiS etc< 4 Z
'lslony ~ bzot ~ SuA o
ss 4 { sss;s : Y
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Colorado Soldiers Home.

Denver-L. H. Cheney, president OF
tho hoard of control Of the Soldiers
md Sailors Home at Monte Vista. has
filed his annual report with Governor
Mcnonald. Its most notable feature
i. T. the increase shown in the popula-
zion, Of the home. In 1900 there were
ia IA; old soldiers and sailors resident Of
the Institution. In 1901 the popnIa-
tim ti VA 172; In 1902, 10; 1908.
:fSi M !: 1904, 2O2. while in 1905 the num- i1ts
~ - ! ! rose Is 2is. For last year there
49, aren't for 'maintenance ~ .sees13
S~T ~ irorruvements 913.et W.
ssS|sS = S61SlfiSfrati ation bull W
r. Va r r E1llsf tnpr0ve es1e1tg 11aaS1 =
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IN Union ArnV

II happened that the baron had en-
trusted all or his uniforms and swords
aud other accoutrements 10 a brother
Omcer who was going by way of New
Orleans 20 Mexico. When DEBATE de-
ci6ed 20 remain ia America he tried 10
get word % this officer that ne wanted
his belongings sent back 10 New York
The officer was traced 20 "a certain
house in New Orleans. bat there all
sign Of him was lost, and the baron
never again saw his uniforms, which
were worth several hundreds ~ dol
lars Il Is thought that this officer had
become infatuated with a woman IN
New Orleans. and that a jealous rival
had quietly put him out Of the way.
There was hard work ahead Of the
baron on Hart Island. He was not
accustomed 10 the labor OF a common
soldier. this exquisite from the Aus
JTian CUTTassieTs. Yet ne stuck 10 the
work manfully. lie was constantly eX-
posed TO cold and vet. and contracted
a very severe attack OF infammaJ0ry
rheumatism. which handicapped him all
the rest Of his life. and which was an
important factor IN his death. When
the war was over he was hon0rabIy
discharged Il is said that he was Of
fereI heutenancy IN one Of the regu-
lar army regiments, but the regiment
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Hants of hls fortune several years be-
fore It was becoming slightly difficult
for him 20 maintain himself In his ac-
cusromed style. So when the unfortu-
nate MaXimiliau set out 20 found an
empire in Mexico. which by no means
desired an emperor. the baron accent
I'd MaXimillau's Invitation 10 Join him.
IN 1864. therefore. he set sail from
France and landed in New York en-
route 20 Mexico.
Then he met friends who persuaded
him that a greater opportunity FOR a
soldier OF fortune lay Ia the service of
the United States al that time than
Do Mexico. So he was prevailed upon
% remain here. Had be been able 10
speak English then. De would have re-
gsIved a commission in the Federal
army. but he knew too little OF the Ian
guaFe o. have command of troops. He
enlisted. however. On the lslth New
York Volunteer Regiment and was sent
70 Hart Island
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MQETies an American.

II IS not known whether the Baron
DEBATE was disappointed IN love
Willie serving 20 the Austrian army.
Certain il is. however. thar he seldom
spoke Of the women of his own cOun-
trv. At all events. IN 1853 he married
Emily Mesick in Washington. She
was an attractive woman, New
Yorker. somewhere between thirty and
thirty-dve when DEBATE married her.
She made him an excellent wife and
the baron always spoke Of her with
the greatest affection. About two
years ago she died. They never had
any children.
When Baron DEBATE came 20 this
country he left his brother behind him
still in the Austrian army. This broth
er died q few wears ago. having been
retired with the rank II brigadler
general Had Baron Debate remained
IN the Austrian army DE would have
attained an even higher rank, for he
was his brothers senior by several
years service.
When the Baron DEBATE settled IN
this country he determined 10 drop his
title. lie was always known TO his
friends in America az Major Debate.
Only now and then a letter came from
his sister IN Stuttgart These letters
were Invariably addl essed 70 the
baron died such a letter arrived at his
home. a pathetic symbol. it lies un-
opened and viii be returned 10 his sis
ter.
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but living under the rrm hand or his
father who though a hghting man was
essentially a soldier and a stern dis
Ciplnarian, a martinez. He was taught
10 ride and 20 use the sword as soon
as he was able 20 sit astride a horse
and his wrist was strong enough 10
hold a light saber. His father was
a famous hOrseman. the baron used 10
tell how he heard horses scream with
pain merely from the pressure OF his
fathers knees. In after years the
baron himself had the same firm grip
upon a horse. II took a strong horse
and heavy one TO carry him, for he
rode CLOSE 20 200 pounds.
At one time while he was IN the
Austrian army q number OF Prussian
oriioers were stationed In Vienna
They boasted much OF their horses
and also OF their ability 10 ride them
fast and far. While the Baron DEBATE
was supping with these officers, among
whom were several OF his old friends
with whom he served while IN the
Prussian army, the subject Of horses
and riding was brOached. The discus
sion as 10 the merits OF the Prussiau
and Austrian cavalry srow heated.
Finally q wager was made that DeBa,z
could ride from Vienna 10 Berlin
quicker than any man IN the PrussIan
army. The challenge was quickly aC-
cepted. The following day a start was
made. Relays Of fast horses had been
ordered at various points along the
way. The Baron Debate killed tW0
horses and arrived IN Berlin four hours
ahead OF any OF his competitors. .Ie
was, IN fact at that time man Of
iron and II was almost impossible 10
exhaust him.
When DEBATE was old enough. his
father entered him IN the military
academy IN Berlin. There he had the
experiences which most young men OF
the nobility who wish TO enter the
army go through with. lie was ever
willing 10 fight or to drink with all
comers, provided they we're gentle
men. Tor In those days he thought
more Of his family and its traditions
than he did In later years, when he
lived I'm the United States and dropped
the title OF baron and styled himself
simply William DeBatz. But he was
not QuarreIsome. but rather inclined
20 be friendly. and this, coupled with
his great strength, which naturally
caused many a man 20 hesitate a
trlhe before Offering him insult, kept
him free of fights.
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But that was yeaFs ago. I never saw
him after. and ever since my life has
been one long struggle Of denial. con-
quered-I sent him back to ner who
alone could take his love without shame.
Now my robes are white. else I should
not dare come here. I have only these
memories. Surely I can enter"
True" said the Angel Thou hast
sacrificed thy heart We have the
record Of thy life any .ay good deeds
speak for thee Thou art known as an
upright Woman and by many art
thou called blcssed-yct there Is more
10 do. None enter the City with
Passion-scars Of earth upon them. But
here Is that which shall make thee
whole. Drink this and the scars viii
vanish Then shalt thou forget all"
And he held toward her a cup OF the
crystal water.
The Woman stood and looked az the
angel II shall forget all. saidst thou?"
"Au." he replied Thou shalt have
the peace for which tlou hast l0uged."
Nay" said the Woman. Il knew not
the price-it Is TOO great Then she
thrust back the pronered cup and.
smiling into the wondering eyes Of the
Angel. she turned and ied-away from
the City.
And The Angel marveled greauy-be-
Ing an Angei-The Show.
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Was mustered out and he never re-
oeiFcd bis commission.
Shortly after be left Hart Island the
baron came 10 Washington. He was an
Accomplished Hnguist. speaking French
German, and Austrian hGently, and
having q thorough knowledge OF Latin
Tie therefore endeavored 20 support
himself in Washington by teaching
lag8sges and riding, 20 which he was
always passlanateIy devoted. / ater ne
was given a position as trans 8tor n
the Surgeon Generals Office
Debate had letters O. Carl sChurz
ana through the influence Of the Sec
retarv of Jhe Interior he obtained a
position In the PostoHce Department.
where he served the United States
Government until he resigned q few
months before his death.
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Love That PaSSeth Understanding

r. ROM a group OF toilers on the
- road 10 the city emerged
Woman who made her way with
light foot toward the brow OF the
Hill. Unlike many Of her companions.
she had no world-iong!nEs 10 hold her
back; her robes glistenad in their white
purity, and she set her face earnestly
toward the place where she hoped 10
find the peace and happiness denied her
upon earth.
Around tho portals Of the gate were
gathered a great multitude Of people
who sought admlttance, but OF whom
few we're permitted 10 enter. The Angel
who kept the gate allowed none 10 pass
save those with spotless robes. Yet. in
mercy, were many of the multitude bid
den 70 plunge their garments in
crystal stream flowing from a fountain
outside the City When the robes We're
Withdrawn from the water they shone
in radiant whlteness and their wearers
joyfully made their way through the
gates.
As the Woman approached, the crowd
drew back 10 let her come near. FOR her
raiment seemed without a stain. Even
the Angel beckoned her 10 enter. but.
as the gates swung back ana the Light
from within streamed full upon her. he
barred the way. for 10, across the fair
WI lie face cleaned cruel crimson sears.
Nay" said the Angel Not yet!
How came these there?" and he touched
the marks gently with his finger.
For a moment the Woman stood
ashamed, then answered brayely.
Those" she answered. ARE the
prints Of kisses / had once from one
who had no right TO give them TO mo.
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T HE gallant Baron DeBatz.
soldier OF fortune and dl-
rect descendent OF the
original D'Artagnan, whom
Dumas has made famous
for all time IN his Three
Mousqueteers. entered the lists with
Death a few days ago and Ike other
mortals. was downed At last.
Unknown IN this country except 70
a few intimates in Washington, un-
remembered abroad except BY an
aged sister who Is living IN Stuttgart
and perchance few OF the older
heads among the retired ofncsrs OF the
Prussian and Austrian armies, this
scion OF = noble family OF 0Ascony
made his home IN the Capital OF the
Nation In whose defense he took up
arms more than two SCORE years ago
and Il was there no found his last
bivouac.
The Baron William DeBatz was a
native OF Wurttemberg. Germany, but
his family was OF the French nobility
ard had emigrated from that country
during the frightful days OF the revo-
luton, when the best blood in France
stained the guilotine and all those who
maintained their allegiance 10 king
and their traditions either paid she
penalty with their lives or fed into
foreign lands 50 the Baron DEBATE
Of those days. taking with him his
family and such or the family pos
sessions as he could readily transport
across the frontier. ned into Germany.
And there he served the Germans re
tanning his rank, and handed down 20
his son, and 10 his grandson. this
same Baron DEBATE who recently died
IN Washington that love OF adventure
and lighting spirit which has char
actorized the family OF DeBatz since
the days OF the notable baron who
was known as one OF the shrewdest
and most redoubtable daredevils OF the
reign OF Louis XIII.
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for just a fraction Of a second. Then
Debate. who had seized the standard
from the standard-bCaTer as he fell.
waving the flag above his head, dashed
on, and in a minute the Austrians were
among the guns sabeTing the Eunners.
The battery was silenced and the tide
of battle turned once for all, and the
HUngarians we're routed.
For his bravery IN his Wild charge
DEBATE was given the rank OF ii 81
Lieutenant and compIimented by Hay
nau. With the war practically extin-
guishcd IN Hungary, the Sixth Curas-
siers wee ordered into Italy, where
Charles Albert, King of Sardinia, hav-
ing seized the opportunity 10 attack the
Austrlcns while they were busily en-
gagged al home had attempted 70 shake
the Emperor hand of or Italy. De-
Batz was present at both the battles OF
Mortara and NovaTa, where the Aus
trlaHs. under the leadership OF General
Radetzlgy defeated the Italians In
these battles there was little chance
for cavalry operations because Of the
uneven formation of the ground. and
the Cuirassiers had no opportunity TO
distinEui p themselves
When the war broke out again eight
years later and France was ranged
with Sardinia against the Austrians,
the Baron DeBajZ was Captain in
the cuirassierS. lie served through the
eI suing campaign and was Ht the
battle of SOlfernO, where Napoleon III
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Of these soldierly officers, and he offer
ed William Debate a commission In
his army, telling him that he was a
FTenchman after all, for he knew the
story OF the flight from Gascogny.
The Baroa DeRatE was ever a quick
tempered man, He drew himself 10 his
full height and said;
Your majesty. when the estates or
my family, which We're cOndscated in
e3, are returned 10 me / will accept
your offer Until then my sword is
my own.
Napoleon replied that he would look
into the matter, but that was as far
as IL went, and the estates In Gas
cDgny We're never rstunci to the ig.--
Bate family, nor did the baron take
service ia the French army.
NIlH4m BvBatZ had spent the rem