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the authorities, when he was pro-
nounced mentally unsound and sent
to the asylum.
the statement that Henry Ashley was
arrested, went to see the prisoner.
but cried out in astonishment when
admitted. He denied that she was
his wife, but she, thinking 1t best for
my safety, declared that she was. She
saw now that l was at large, and she
knew that the prisoner was the man
she had seen in Grovedale, and whom
she had for a time mistaken for my
self. She was convinced that he
could be no other than my twin broth
er who had been seeking me, but she.
of course. said nothing to any one
except to me when we met in Canada
a few weeks later.
Meanwhile. | had found the note
book and read it with interest. l
and judged him to be an honored
citizen. l read the confession he had
noted down-a gold ring for Clare"
"a writing book for Perley," and his
wife's request to bring himself and
let 1t be Soon.
There were illusions to his business
at the bank and the mill. His part
ners were named Henderson and Car
ter. whom l saw in another place
spoken of as Uncle Carter" Tony
Osborn was the bank clerk, learned
and the president was r. II. Hast
infs. There was a great deal be
sides that told much of his life, both
private and public.
In the pocket of the note book was
a key and a ring with the words 'in
trust" engraved inside. l put on the
ring and determined to use the key
for | fancled it to be the key to the
bank, and | believed | could open the
safe from the figures which l found
in another receptacle of the note
book.
went to Grovedale. and to the
bank. which | found without any
trouble. When | mounted the steps
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Chicken Salad.

ad for ten or 12 persons.
Cut the light and dark meat into
fine pieces. Use two-thirds of the
chicken to one-third of celery. Mix the
salad with the dressing. saving some
to pour over the top before using.
Salad Dressing-One tablespoon
mustard. one tablespoon sugar, a
teaspoon of salt, one cup milk. one of
vinegar, three eggs. Mix sugar, salt
and mustard together and add the
vinegar and well beaten eggs. Pour
the milk in, stirring slowly all the
time. Set in dish of cold water and
cook as soft custard; add piece of
butter as large as an egg and stir in
thoroughly.
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op Potter in Good Housekeeping.
What Becomes of Lost Vessels?

An interesting question as to what
becomes of ships that for one reason
or another disappear from view and
registry lists is answered by Lloyd's
Register, which gives annually the re-
turn of shipping lost or condemned.
In the past year the waste of shipping
amounted to SO7 vessels of 1881
tons, excluding all under 100 tons.
which, it is interesting to note, is
about the yearly average, though
substantial contribution to the list is
made on account of the naval opera
tions at Port Arthur, in the course of
which some thirty steamers were
sunk.
During the year. there were 3i4
steamers and 4G3 sailing vessels lost,
of which wrecks were responsible for
more than half. while more than one
fourth the total number were broken
up and condemned, the remainder be-
ing distributed between loss in COLI
sion or sailingships abandoned at sea.
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to the bank young man hailed me.
''Hullo!" he said. "Hullo!" | answer
| ed and added, You didn't expect me
back so soon, did you?" and after the
reply that he did not, he passed down
| the street. But | was afraid he might
return and worked hastily, opening
| the vault and safe by the figures
had found, and taking two notes of
| four and five hundred each, which
judged would be useful. But | took
no money.
In Vane's bag found small box
containing some gold shirt studs, and
in his overcoat pocket silk travelling
cap, all of which bore his initials. |
left one of the shirt studs on the desk
and then as it occurred to me that
| he would be expected to visit his own
house | walked to the river bank and
/ tossed the cap carelessly into the
bushes and dropped the other shirt
stud on the graveled bank: not with
out some qualms of conscience. for
there arose in my mind the distress of
his wife in thinking he might be
drowned. But | rejected the thought
in moment. He would soon be re-
leased, and then it would be all right
reasoned. Meanwhile, it was well
, for me to have the affair wrapped in
| mystery for the present.
altered the notes and presented
them at the bank. There was no
need of any hypnotic or unusual
methods to deceive Simon Low. |
looked exactly like the man he knew.
and he recognized me as Vane Ham
ilton almost directly, paying over the
money without comment or question.
To the other bank l produced creden-
tials and a letter purporting to have
been written by r. II. Hastings,
whose handwriting initiated from
note found among Vane's belongings.
| afterwards wrote the letter found
under the bank presidents door.
placed it there myself when on my
way to join Lenora in Canada. In
the letter | wrote as if the cashier
wished to make it appear that he
would soon return and exonerate Os-
born from suspicion in a manner to
make the affair still more dark and
puzzling.
After this stayed in Quebec for
long time, receiving letters from the
tice, for | was sure they were lures.
Finally | read in the newspapers
CT the death. by drowning of Henry
Ashley, with an account of the whole
affair, a summary of his life. and dis
honest course, which it stated had
eliminated in insanity and death.
was sincerely sorry for all this.
though | reasoned as he was insane.
he probably failed to realize the hor-
rors of his situation. ! was not hard
hearted naturally, and my wicked life
had failed to make me wholly bad.
Marks, my evil genius. was in Can
ada, and 1t was he who. after the
death of the supposed Ashley, whom
we knew to be Vane Hamilton. pro
posed that I return to Grovedale to
take up the position and horors of
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DENVER MARKETS

Denver Union Stock Yards.-The To-
cal market has been rather quiet and a
little dull during the Week Just passed
Receipts were about normal for this
time of the year, but the quality of the
cattle offered was not very good on
the average and the demand is not
very strong for the poorer grades.
Choice dry-lot beef steer ruled about
steady and in good demand, but grass
steers, while in demand were little
lower in sympathy with declines east.
Common grass steers are dull. Good
cows were in fair demand, but prices
even on the best dry-lot luf rule a little
lower than a week ago. Medium to fair
grass cows are weak to a Quaretr
lower than a week ago. Medium to
fair grass cows are wea5 to a quarter
lower and common ones very hard to
dispose of even at the low prices pre-
vailing. Good corn-fed steers were
scarce last week and quality of the
stuff here just fair. Bulk sold at s4.SOto
$50. Choice grass steers sold up to
$4.70 and prices ranged largely from
this down to $4.25. Few cows landed
above $3.4O bulk of the better grassers
going from this down to $3.50. Bulls
were about steady, bulk bringing S1.75
10 $2.25, and veals lower, tops now be-
ing quoted around $4.25. The feeder
and stocker trade was light. Demand
was good for choice well-bred feeders
of good weight, but light common stuff.
OF which bulk of the supply consisted,
was not wanted. Prices on the best
rule about steady to little higher, but
others are weak. Some good Bear
River steers sold late Friday at si.30,
the high point of the week. but few
were good enough to land above $3.35
and prices ranged largely from this
down to $3.50.
The supply of hogs was liberal and
demand good. Prices rule Just about
the same, with tops now selling at
sG.55.
Sheep demand is very strong. but
few coming to this market. Eastern
markets are reported considerably
lower for the week and the feeling
here is weak in sympathy, but good
strong demand holds prices up we'll
Good spring lambs are selling up to
$725. yearlings around $3.50, wethcrs
al S5.1O. and ewes at $40.
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CHAPTER xxIv.-continued.

CHAPTER xxlV.-Continued.
Then MARKS was warned to leave the
city by special edict, and he turned
his talents to new achievements. We
all went West-Marks, Soule and l.
and we established banks in new grow
ing communities, forging our charters
and victimizing great many people.
Mrs. Marks was dead, and | was told
by her previous to her death such facts
as she knew regarding my abduction.
and that my true name was Victor
Hamilton. My mother and twin broth
er, she told me, were living in Grove
dale, New Hampshire.
About this time | met Lenora Davis.
the daughter of a disreputable couple.
known to Marks and Soule. She was
beautiful and virtuous, tainted by her
vicious surroundings though not more
than |, but indeed we both knew no
other life than that which we lived.
She was beautiful and true to me,
and she gave me her hand with all
the graciousness and sweetness of the
most high-bred and cultured lady She
was very beautiful, as have said, and
she owed much of her loveliness to
the unique color of her hair, which was
She was always beside me, and she
bore well her part in the society of
the mushroom towns where we estab-
lished our banking institutions.
After a time I learned that my twin
brother, and who was said to bear a
most startling likeness to myself, was
endeavoriIg to find me; for what pur-
pose l could not understand. had
no desire to meet him. but kept out OF
his way, and gave orders that no one
should direct him to me. / had no
fear of being recognized by him, as |
seldom may say, never-appeared
in public without being disguised, our
nefarious banking operations making
this necessary to my safety. In one
place | would be known as dark-haired.
with long whiskers; in another, as
smooth-faced. with light, curly hair; in
a third, with clcse-cropped. dark
dyed hair and light mustache.
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No Wonder She Didn't Care.

The little girls were sitting on the
front porch counting shooting" stars.
I'VE had something last night that
you didn't have tauntingly remark
ed one of the older ones looking at
1O-year-old Miss Muffet.
Bet you didn't. What did you
have?" remarked Miss Muffet.
"Claret sody." the tantalizer replied
with a condescending smile.
That's nothing" Miss Muffet
vouchsafed with supreme confidence.
II had chocolate sundae and five
cents worth of candy, and | ate all
the candy myself"
And when we came home" the old
er one continued, I'VE had some ice
cream made in our own freezer"
Miss Muffet paused moment to
think. Then she added with calm
resignation:
well, | don't care. had the
stummick ache anyway.
City Star.
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eAnpEa SHOWED SOUND SENSE
Brought Human Aid to Rescue of His
Consort.

SOnoOIt.
"There is a neighbor of mine" says
one of our readers, who keeps big
flock of geese, and | recently discuss
ed with him the degree of intelligence
possessed by these birds. AS an :llus-
tration, he told me the follo.eing
story: THAT old gander came home
alone one morning in great hurry.
He was evidently in great trouble
about something. He rushed up TO
me and bowed several times; then he
said something which l could not un-
derstand and, wheeling round, wad-
died off down the path by which he
had just arrived. Presently he stop
ped to see If | was following, and,
finding | was not, he came back and
repeated the performance. This time
| followed. to his manifest satlsfac-
tion. and he led me to the pond On
the bank all his geese were squatting
around the grandmother goose o. the
family, and she had a rat trap secure
ly gripping her left leg. My appear
ance was hailed by shrieks of delight
from the whole party, and when /
liberated the old lady (not much
hurt) there was grand chorus of
thanks. The old gander followed me
some distance homeward, bowing his
acknowledgements all the way =
Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic
News.
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Once or twice got into the clutches
of the law officers, but eluded them by
clever devices of my own. l am a
mind reader, having been naturally
peculiarly gifted in this direction, and
by study of hypnotic methods in time
exceeded. or at least equaled. the per-
formances of Marks, Bishop and other
mind readers. ! got clear on one occa-
sion by hypnotizing the jailer and
walking off before his eyes, he believ-
ing that l was the jailer and he the
prisoner.
AT last a peculiarly aggravated swim
die of ours in Goodwill riveted the at
tention of the whole country. Marks
and Soule succeeded in escaping to
Canada, where hoped to meet them.
Lenora was instructed to proceed to
Quebec, while was to join her later.
But was hard pressed. There seemed
little chance of escape. | was at Port
land depot, well disguised. yet,
knew, in imminent danger of arrest.
While there | saw Vane. but at first
could not fully realize that it was my
twin brother. Sometimes in the seclu-
sion of our home, at Lenora's request,
| would doff all disguise, and at such
times | was the exact likeness of the
man saw that day.
stared at him. | could not help it.
the resemblance was so complete.
But recollecting myself | walked to
little distance and surveyed him less
openly. and | now observed that he
acted strangely. as if he hardly knew
what he was doing or where he was.
He looked about in vague, puzzled
way that surprised me. But he had
observed my looks in his direction, and
after a time walked up to me and
said:
You appear to know me. What is
my name?"
Like a flash came the idea of shift
ing my identity to this man until
could make my escape. l thought no
further than this. No conception of
the unhappy complications to follow
occurred to me. | answered almost
directly, Your name is Henry Ashley.
l know you we'll"
He did not appear satisfied, but we
entered into conversation. He told me
he had suddenly forgotten his name
and home, and every event of his
past life, 81 know nothing. absolutely
nothing of the past" he said.
wished him to be ignorant for
time. and as l feared his belongings
might contain his name or some date
to refresh his recollections, or be the
means of information to some person
to whom he might apply, determined
to change travelling bags and to pos
sess myself of his notebook, or any
papers that he carried. l succeeded
in doing SO that very afternoon, but l
restored his money and gave him my
own overcoat and travelling bag to
take the place of his. which thought
1t prudent to confiscate. the better to
throw the police off their guard.
He was arrested a week later and
taken to Goodwill, where his strF nge
manner was believed to be a ruse on
his part until his examinati,u before
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Secretary of State Root is mission
that promises to be of great importance to the
United States and to all the Republicans the
western hemisphere. 1t is great departure from
long established custom for cabinet officer to
visit neighboring countries and discuss with their
administration international affairs but the pres
ent administration at Washington very lit
tie about precedents long the thing con-
templated to be done is for the good OF the
country
Mr.. Root is of practical ideas and
since he became the premier of the administra-
tion he has been looking into the matter of ex-
tending United States trade to the countries to
the south of us. He has been impressed with the
idea that there is big market II Central and
South America that is in danger of being monop
olized by foreign countries and which naturally
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Live Poultry.
Grain,

Wheat, choice milling. per 100 lbs,
s1.3O. Rye, Colorado, bulk, per 100
lbs, s1OO. Oats. bulE Nebraska, No. 3,
white, s1.33; same in sacks. $l.4o; Col
orado white, in sack. $3.50. Corn, in
bulk, s1.O2; in sack. sl.O9. Corn chop,
sacked, s11O. Bran, colorado, per 100
lbs, S1.10.
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Those who have had occasion to observe the
United States consular service in recent years
have noted distinct Improvement in its person
mel. Now that congress has passed law reor
ganizing this service still greater things are
pected of it. In the old days one of the standing
Jokes and constant sources of amusement when
there a change in the administration
afforded by the horde of politicians who to
Washington soliciting appointments to the United
States consular service. 1t was almost the eXcep
tion to find men urged for these places who
in any way fitted for them. The story is still told
Of a man during Clevelands first administration
who applicant for a consular post of great
Importance in Germany. When Cleveland asked
him If he could speak German. he said: No. but
haye hrnther WI nlnYs the German
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Danger in Open Fireplaces.

In view of the astounding fact that
in one year 1854 London children
have died in consequence of injuries
received from open fireplaces. an ef-
fort is being made to have law
enacted to punish parents who leave
children unguarded in rooms that
have such fireplace. A similar III
qulry mught be made with important
results in America. is the comment
made by the New York Observer.
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Now that the United States government has
made start in the direction of erecting suitable
legation and embassy buildings for represen-
tatives abroad it is hoped that before many years
the United States flag will fly over property that
this government owns in every prominent capita.
abroad. The fact that American ambassadors and
ministers have had to rent their quarters abroad
has been disgrace to the United States diplo
matte service.
The experience in Peking during the Boxer
troubles in 1900 made 1t imperative that this gov
ernment erect its own legation building in that
city where proper guard could be placed. A
handsome ministerial residence and guardhouse
have been provided there and now that the prece-
dent is established. congress Will be appealed to.
1t in this last session when appropria-
tion made for the purchase of an nmbnssa-
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To Check unposted Mail.

As he took off his coat his wife said
to him gently:
You remember those letters I gave
you to post three days ago?"
Yes, IL remember"
But you didn't remember to mail
them, did you?" she said, sweetly.
NO, | didn't. How did you find
out?"
Because. among them was a postal
card addressed to myself. Since it
didn't reach me- knew you hadn't
posted my mail. I shall always use
this scheme in future. 1t only costs a
cent, and it makes an excellent check
on you. Now give me my letters and
I'll post them myself
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Gossip of Washington
|UR WEEKLY LETTER FROM THE NATIONAL
MOI Lese Majesty Decline Informal Invitation White House Din
nersThe Big Market Central and South AmeraTo Maintain
the Dignity of the United States AbroadTe Summer Somnonce
of Washington.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON.-Therew were few presidents
who cared less for conventionalites than does
Mr.. Roosevelt. Where these conventionalities
mean national dignity have any particular
diplomatic Significance Mr.. Roosevelt wants to
have them observed, but he is not stickler for
form and in his private life in the White House
goes good deal on the plan of genuine old
fashioned American homebody. With some presi-
dents an invitation to take dinner at the White
House took the form of a command much
would similar invitation from one of the
crowned heads of Europe. Anyone receiving
such invitation would never have thought of
declining 1t unless prevented by sickness or some
providentia interference.
Mr.. Roosevelt's invitations to dinner have
been sometimes declined but only such as have
been extended in a generous of come and
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Upland, per ton, sl2.o0G12.5O; sec
end bottom, $500 900; timothy,
s11.oO; timothy and clover. $1,000;
alfalfa, prima, sS5o99.o0; straw,
$1,000 $50; South Park wire grass,
$1,000.
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the eboatfo
to this Washington
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will
politically With the return OF the cool weather in the fan the
ssY retary the lid"
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Hubby Wasn't a Prohibitionist.

Mrs. Hoyle-What solid voice
your husband has.
Mrs. Doyle-It's wonder t. q
that 1t isn't liquid.
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SUMMER IN THE NAMoNAL CA p1rL1.

In midsummer the great national capital at
Washington is Ike overgrown country village.
The quiet of It's streets and its general somnolent
character are remarked by visitors from all parts
of the country. There is no rush. crowd except
at very brief periods during the day. From eight
until nine o'clock in the morning the street
axe crowded and "A good many people
on the sidewalks. but they compose the army Of
$4,000 government employees that is swallowed
up behind the doors of the big marble and gran
lite government buildings upon the stroke of nine.
Again from 30 until $50 there is another
little hustle the street this iuk-staned
crowd of clerks come out of their Office buildings
and go home That is about all the excitement
there is during the daytime. There is a gentle
little stir later in the evening as few hundred
of Washington ctizens go the wharves and
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Jananese workmen Tagged.

Every workman in Japan wears On
his cap an inscription stating his
business and his employers name.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1906-09-12

persons ii their corporate capa-
city which are denied to them ii
their individual capacity? Who
granted them the power to sub
stitute a new standard of value,
which fuctuate with every wind
that blows, for the one estab-
lished by the Constitution?
Where do they find the authors
ty for substituting empty prom
Uses to pay for value received?
Banks, as at present conduc-
ted, are mere gambling institu.
tions, and should be indicted as
common nuisances for encourag-
ing vice and immortality. From
the time that William of Orange
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1906-09-12
coming, fit has not already be

Hs .f.y %
coming, fit has not already be
Come, THE MASTER OF TIE PEo-
PIE! Aided by the unlimited
means it possesses Of influencing
the producing classes rough
the medium Of their wants, hopes
and fears Of corrupting men Of
political influence BY the promise
of sharing its gains, Of purchas-
ing lawmakers with brides and
the people by bonus, it is grad
ually, silently and perhaps ire
sistibly extending its paralyzing
influence through every town,
village and neighborhood Of this
vast confederation Of growing
Republics.
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succeeded in crushing liberty in
Holland, By means of a bank, the
paper system has been the most
efectual engine, in the hands so1
tyrants, in sweeping freedom
from the face Of the earth. So
well aware was the great Earl
of Chatham, Of the debasing cor
rupting,, enslaving effects OF
paper money, that he declared if
the American people continue to
foster banks, their Declaration OF
Independence would not be
worth a straw.
It is an unanswerable objection
to the whole paper system, that
it violates the Constitution in
coming money out of paper, and
emitting bills of credit. Usurp-
ing the prerogative Of national
sovereignty, it attempts to regu-
late the value of the money,
which power belongs exclusively
to the Congress of the United
States"
Upon the questions Of vast &C
curnulations of wealth in the
hands of the few, here is an ex-
tract that deserves earnest
perusal:
Lord Bacon has wisely said
that, above all things, good
policy is to be used, that the
treasures and moneys in a State
be not gathered into a few hands;
otherwise the State may have a
great stock, and yet starve.'
Great inequality of wealth brings
with it inequality of instruction,
capacity, and influence, produc-
ing as necessary consequence,
poverty, misery, and degrada-
ton. Wherever you seevast ag-
gregations of wealth in the hands
of a few individuals, there you