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The Breckenridge news., 1906-08-01
DIPLOMATS WIFE MEDDLIYG.
Ambitious American Woman intcr r.
fered in Affairs of State.

The ambitions of Mrs. Bellamy
Storer for the promotion of her hus-
band, formerly United Ste tes ambas-
sador to Austria uLgary, are now
blamed for his removal from the diplO-
matte service of the United States.
1t Is claimed that Mrs. Storer's ambi-
ton was so intense that she not only
tried to bring pressure TO bear on the
President for the advancement of her
husband, but that her personal desire
to have another American cardinal be-
came Objectionable. She advocated
Archbishop Ireland for the position,
and asked President Roosevelt to use
his influence in the archbishop's behalf
in Rome.
President Roosevelt wrote In reply
thai he would like to see the arch
bishop of st. Paul q cardinal and
spoke very highly of the archbishop's
public services and breadth OF view,
but he declared he could not become
involved in any matter of church poll
tics, and he pointed out to Mrs. Storer
how improper it would be for him to
advocate the selection by the Pope of
any person for any place.
Mrs. Storer, it is averred made use
Of the expression Of the President
that he would like to see the arch
bishop made a cardinal, and caused 1t
to come to the attention of high digni-
taries in such a way that it appeared
to be the wish of the President that
the action should be taken.
President Roosevelt wrote to Vienna
expostulating, and calling attention to
his original note, in which he said he
would like to have Archbishop Ire
land elevated, but could not meddle in
such affairs, and he pointed out that
the qualification had not been made
use of in connection with the apparent
Endorsement of the proposed new cardi-
nal. Other questions arose, and the
administration found itself embar-
rassed in other ways, and the final re-
suit was that the connection OF Mr..
Storer with the diplomatic service
ceased.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-08-01
CHATTER XIV.

While the princes council was sitting.
Allcyne and Ford had remained in the
outer hall. whore they were soon sur
rounded by noisy group of young Eng
lshmen of their own rank. all eager TO
hear the latest news from England.
'llow is it with the old man at Wind
sorT asked one.
And how with the good Queen Phil
ippa!" -.
"lIow of England. my lads of Loring|'
said a squire named Humphrey.
Il take it," said Ford that it is much
as it was when you were there last, save
The Breckenridge news., 1906-08-01

The OF the story are laid In the Ith century
Horde John, OF the Cistercian Monastery, nees
from the Abbey OF Beaueu, guilty OF cerain serious
charges brought against him by q number OF the
monks. Another OF the lay brethren, Alleyne Ed
rcson, takes his departure in accordance with bis
fathers will, designating that he should, when he
became 81 go forth for one year 20 choose for him
self his future calling In sadness he goes TO visit his
brother, the Socman of Minstead, whose reputation
Is unsavory. AT night Aleyneseeks q roadside inn,
where he meets Horde John, and Samkin Aylward.
an English archer just back from the French wars.
Aleyne finds his brother in Minstead woods quarrel
ing with beautiful damse He rescues her, thereby
gaining the Socman's enmity. The maiden, learning
that he intends to join his companions at Christi
church, where dwells Sir Nigel leaves him aughingy
without telling him her name. Here joins his COM
panions and they journey 70 Sir Eiges home. On
Ing the renowned knight Horde John Is much vexed
at his apparent bodily weakness but quickly changes
his mind when they have an adventure with q huge
bear. Here Aleyene meets his companion Of the
woods whom he lear ms is the daughter Of Sir Nigel.
The White COMPANY leaves THynham Castle. Al
Ieyne tells the Lady Maude OF his love for her. She
gives him promise, but leaves him a green veil
70 carry with him 20 the wars as love token. The
White Company and Sir Oliver Buttesthorn embark
for theFrench coast and fall In with two Spanish
pirate ships which they overcome. The knights
the French shore In safety and prepare for
audience with the Black Prince OF England.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-08-01

A strong decoction of common poke
root, mixed with an equal quantity of
black molasses, boiled to syrup, and
spread upon bread, is sure and sudden
death to cockroaches. They eat 1t
greedily and die.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-08-01

The paving blocks of some OF the
streets of Warsaw are made Of COM
pressed straw.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-08-01

The Emperor of the British Empire
has 54,000.000 white subjects. The re-
mainder are black, brown and yellow.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-08-01
Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

(To be Continued Nest Week.)
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shoulders of Stafntz He was the brain to Mis-
ttch's body-the mind behind Captain Hercules's
loud voice and brawny fist.
Tell him not to play his big stake a bad
hand Mind tell him that.
His big stake, Colonel" asked Markart What
do l understand by that"
Nothing; and YOU weren't meant to. But tell
Stenovics-he'1 understand.
Rastatz laughed his rickety giggle again.
"Rastatz does that to make you think he under
stands better than you do. Be comfort
Doesn't Rastatzs laugh broke out again, but now
forced and uneasy. And the girl who knocked
Sterkoff out of tne-I wish she'd killed the stupid
brute-what about her. Markart?''
She's-er-a very remarkable person, Colonel
Good-by, Markart.
Markart had meant to stay for half hour, but
he went
"Good-by Rastatz'
Rastatz had just ordered another iqueur; but
without waiting to drink it he too went.
Stafnitz sat on alone, smoking his cigar. There
signs of his face. Though not
gay, it was calm and smooth; wrinkles wit
messed to worry marred the comely remains
of youth which had survived his hve-and-thrty
years.
He finished his cigar, drank his coffee, and rose
to 60 Then he looked carefully round the terrace.
distinguished the prettest woman with a momenta-
rily lingering look, made his salute to a brother
officer, and strolled away along the boulevard.
Before he reached the barracks in ST.
Michaels Square he met woman whose
figure pleased him; she tall and -
1.-the moving with free grace. But
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all Confdence-was the minister afraid? In some
sense he was afraid. That she accepted. But she
hesitated to believe that he afraid in the
mon sense that he either lacking IN nerve or
overburdened with humanity; that he either feared
fighting would shrink from salutary severity in
REFRESHING tumult. If he feared, he feared neither
for his skin for the skin of others; he
feared for his policy his ambition. These things
were nothing to her: she for the Prince for his
policy and his ambition. Were they the same
Stenovcss? Even novice at the game could see
that this by followed of necessity. The
King elderly and went a-hshng. The Prince
young and a martinez. In age Stenovics
between the two-some twenty years younger than
the King dozen or so older than the Prince
Under the present regime he had matters almost
entirely his way. At first sight there was of
certainty reason why his ambitions should coin
eide precisely with those of the Prince. Sxty-two,
forty-one, twenty-eight-the ages of the three men
in themselves illuminated the stuaton-that is, if
power over twenty-eght
New to such medtations vet with a native
pleasure in them, taking to the troubled waters
watched and looked about As to her part,
that most vivid and indelible memory of hers
wrong-were questions which awaited the sole
determination of the Prince of Savna.
Her attitude would have been unchanged but
her knowledge much increased, could she have
been present at certain meeting on the terrace of
the Hotel de Paris that evening. Markart was
there and little Rastatz, whose timely fight and
commodatng memory rendered him to-day not only
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mood-the Bourbon in him peeping out. For
the honor of the royal house. and for the sake of
discipline, Mistitch must die. He had packed his
court-martial with the few trustworthy friends he
had among the officers using the Justification
which Jury-packers always and sometimes have.
He had no fear of the verdict and no heed for its
unpopu1arity. He knew the danger-Stenovics
made secret about that-but said that he would
sooner be beaten by nutiny than yield to the threat
death, but not dishonor nor ignomny. The
Stenovics prophesied threatened a revolt of the
troops, the the Commandant stiffened his neck
Meanwhile Slavna waited in ominous, sulen
quiet and the atmosphere stormy that
King Alexis had no heart for fishing.
On Friday morning, the day before that APP
pointed for Mistitch trial, the of the mem
bers of the court were published. The list met
with the reception which doubt anticipated
even by the Prince himself The streets began to
fill with loterers, takers and watchers; barrack-
rooms were vociferous with grumbling and with
speculation. Statnitz, with Rastatz always at his
heels, busy with many interviews; Stenovics
sat in his room modify staring before him. seek
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bridge guarded by fifty of those same
Volsenians. They had only to retreat and raise
the bridge behind them, and Mistitch
safe in the trap Only-and the crowd
quick enough to understand the situation-the
prisoner trap could be made snare for his taller
country round, it would be impossible to hold the
tower for long against enemy controlling the
butchers and bakers shops of Slavna. Yet it
could be held long enough to settle the business of
Captain Hercules.
The shadow of the weeping woman had passed
the lasting one with her. An hour of crisis always
found her gay. She entered the timeworn walls
of Suleman's Tower with thrill of pleasure, and
followed Peter Vassip up the narrow stair with
delighted curiosity. The Prince received her in the
large round which constituted the first floor
almost rude its massive walls entirely bare, for
some pieces of ancient armor. Narrow Sits, deep
set IN the masonry, served for windows and gave
view of the city and of the country every side
they showed the seething throng the north wall
and on the quays; the distant sound of thousand
voices struck the ear
Zerkovitch and his wife were with the Prince
seated simple meal at which Sophy joined
them Marie had watched Sophy's entrance and
the Princes greeting loosely; she marked Sophy's
excitement betrayed the familiar signal her
cheek She stood in certain awe of this beautiful
Sophys hands lay the fate of all of them. But the
journalist too excited his own account to
notice other people. He was talking feverishly
throwing his lean body about and dashng his hands
up and down; he hardly paused to welcome the
conner. He had thousand plans by which the
and all, they had the same defect; they supposed
the absence of the danger which they contrVed
to meet They assumed that the soldiers would obey
Continued on rage IS
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CHAPTER vi.
Impossible" or Immediate

CTENOVICS was indeed in quandary. Mstitch
~ had precipitated unwecome and prema-
ture crisis The minister's deliberate, slow
moving game brought to a sudden issue which
he not ready to face 1t had been an essen
tial feature, governing rule, of his campaign
to avoid any open conflict with the Prince of Slavna
until an occasion arose which both the army and
the King would be on his side. The King was
power not merely by reason of his cheaply won
popularity but also because he was, while he lived
the only man who could crown Stenovcss operations
with the contamination to which the minister and his
ally Countess Ellenburg, looked forward with dis
tant yet sanguine hope. The army with him now,
but the other factor was lacking. The Kings pride,
well as his affection enlisted in his sons inter
est. Moreover, this occasion very bad. Mstitch
no better than assassin; to take up arms on
his behalf to fight in a plainly disgraceu-
one which would make difficult and srirch
it forever and beyond remedy, even if it 1t
cause in which to fight both Prince and King.
Yet the alternative? Stafntz had put that clearly.
The army would have to do with the man
who could not help it at the pinch, who could not
save its favorte, who could not release Barabas.
The Prince seemed to be in his most unyielding
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ing a road out of his blind alley;
and carriage drew up before
the sign of the Silver Cock as
the cathedral bells chimed noon.
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1t was empty inside, but
by the driver sat Peter
Vassip, the Princes per-
sonal attendant, wear
ing the sheepskin coat,
leather breeches, and high
boots that the men of
the hills wore. His bust
ness was to summon
Sophy to Suleiman's
Tower.
The Square of Saint
Michael was full of life
and hustle; the Golden
Lion did a fine trade.
But the center of interest
was on the north wall
and the adjacent quays
under the shadow of
Suleiman'S Tower. With
in those walls were the
two protagonists. Thence
the Prince issued his or
ders; thither Mistitch
had been secretly con-
veyed the night before
by a party of the Princes
own guard, trustworthy
Volsenians. A crowd of
citizens and soldiers
were chattering and star
ing at the tower when
Sophy's carriage drew up
at the entrance of the
bridge which, crossing
the North River, gave
access to the fort.
The mouth of the
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a Tree man, Dut q per-
sonage of value.
But neither did more
than wait on the words
of the third member
of the party - that
Colonel Stafnitz of the
Hussars who had a
longtime feud with
Mistitch, for whom Mis-
itch had mistaken the
Prince of Slavna. A
most magnanimous,
forgiving gentleman,
apparently, this spare
slim-built man with the
thoughtful eyes; his
whole concern was to
get MlSt1tch out OF the
mess. The feud he
seemed to remember
not at all; it was a
feud of convenience, a
feud to swear to at
the court martial. He
was as ready to accom-
modate Stenovics with
the use of his name as
Rastatz was to offer the
requisite notifications
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of his memory But there, with that
supply of convenient fiction, his pla-
bilty stopped. He spoke to Markart "
using him a conduit-ppe - the
words would flow through to General
Stenovics.
If the General doesn't want to
now-and l understand
that he mustn't be caught confab-
bing with any supposed parties to the affair
you must make it plain to him how matters
stand. Somehow, and by means, dear
Hercules must be saved. Hercules is an ass; but
They love their Hercules and they won't let him
die without hght-and very big fight In that
fight, what might happen to His Royal Highness
the Commandant? And if anything did happen to
him. what might happen to General Stenovcs? l
don't know that either; but it to that
be pleased with him; and we here in Savna, are
we going to trouble ourselves about the who
couldn't save our Hercues?"
Round faced Markart nodded perpexedly.
Stafnitz clapped him the shoulder with
laugh. For Heavens sake, don't think about it, or
you'll get it all mixed! Just try to remember it.
Your only business is to report what l say to the
General"
Rastatz sniggered shrilly. When the wine was
not in him, he was cunning little rogue-a useful
tool in any matter which did not ask for courage
g If I'd been here, Mistitch wouldn't have done the
thing at al-or done it better But what's done
is done. And expect the General to stand by
us. If he won't, must act for ourselves-and
there II be no bearing dear Commandant if we
sit down under the death of Mistitch In short,
the men won't stand it." He tapped Markarts
arm. The General must release unto Barabas'
The mans easy self confidence, his air of author
ity, surprised neither of his companions. If there
was a good soldier besides the Commandant in
Slavna, Stafnitz the man. if there was head
in kraYonia cooler than Stenoyics'S it was on the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-04
IN THE FIELD OF LABOR.

Patternmakers' League of North Amer
lea will remove headquarters from New
York to Cincinnati.
Officials of the Patternmakers' League
of North America claim that the organi-
cation has gained in membership by 1000
in the last ten years.
The rate of increase in the number OF
women wage-earners was greater from
1900 to 1000 than the rate of increase Of
the female population.
Troy IN. W street railway employees
were receiving 10 2-3 cents an hour at
the time of organizing. At the present
time they are receiving ~ cents an hour.
Women are found in all but eight OF
the 3o3 kinds OF employment scheduled
by the census.
In 1900 wages in New York were 40
cents a day, and in Baltimore 80 cents.
The average rate, all over the country,
was $1,000 year, with board and. per
haps. lodging.
The Army Council of Great Britain, in
their conditions as to future contracts,
have added a clause TO the effect that
the wages paid to workmen employed
are to be those current in the district
in which the contract j: executed and
carried out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-04
COMMERCIAL.

r. G. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review
of Trade says:
BY their magnificent response to the
earthquake sufferers the American pco-
pie have not only given further evidence
of the vast resources of the nation, but
displayed qualities of heart and spirit
that provide new reasons for optimism
regarding the future. San Francisco will
rise from its ashes, greater than before,
and, aside from some forced selling OF
securities or temporary pressure in the
money market the nation as whole
will receive no setback.
Manufacturing plants are working to
their full capacity in the leading indus
tries, especially iron furnaces and steel
mills, and there is little idle machinery
at footwear factories or textile mills.
Railways earnings THUS far reported for
April surpass last years by 81 per cent
Scarcity of billets, sheets and bars is
the striking feature of the iron and
steel industry.
+ Bradstreet'S says:
Wheat, including flour, exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week are 2,I4o,684 bushels, against I,844,
7o8 bushels last week; 1860, $40 bushels
this week last year; I,oIo85o bushels in
1904 and 3,4I8,28o in 1908 Corn exports
for the week are I,428,o2I bushels,
against I,673e72 last week; 1896 a
year ago; Ioo,1e3 in 1904, and $2,2Io,I55
in 1000
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-04
FOUND OUT.
a Trained Nurse Discovered Its Fife


- Trained Nurse Discovered Its Effect
No one is in better position to know
the value of food and drink than a
trained nurse.
Speaking of coffee nurse Of Wilkes
Barre, Pa, writes: II used to drink
strong coffee myself and suffered great
~ from headaches and indigestion,
While on visit to my brothers had
good chance TO try Postum Food Cot
fee, for they drank it altogether il
place of ordinary coffee. In two weeks.
after using Postum. l found ! was
much benefited and finally my head
aches disappeared and also the indiges-
ton.
Naturally | have since used Postum
among my patients and have noticed n
marked benefit where coffee has been
left off and Postum used.
II observe a curious fact about Pos
tum used among mothers. 1t greatly
helps the flow of milk in cases where
coffee is inclined to dry it up. and
where tea causes nervousness.
Il find trouble in getting servants t.
make Postum properly. They most al
ways serve 1t before it has been boiled
long enough. 1t should be boiled Is or
20 minutes and served with cream,
when it is certainly a delicious bever-
age"
There's reason" for Postum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-04
IN TOMB OF EGYPTIAN QUEEN.
objects Found In Royal sepulctsre
Thousands of Centuries Old.

objects Found In Royal Sepulctare
Thousands of Centuries Old.
Here from M de Guerville's book
tomb of Queen Tia, wife Of Amenho-
tep III, who lived 1900 B. c.:
ION the brick wall, which had until
to-day separated it from the world,
we could still see the marks of muddy
hands-hands of men now for cen
turtles dead, who had sealed it up as
they thought for eternity. The dead
centuries rose up before us as though
alive
con the middle of the coffin "a pink
cushion lay carelessly thrown; at the
side was chair of modern appear
ance, rather in the empire style, yet
with know not what of Egyptian.
Farther away was gilded armchair
with straight legs, which recalled the
style of Louis XVI, and, facing it,
yet another quite Egyptian. Here, too,
was a chariot covered with leaf gold
complete with its wheels, pole and
yoke.
Here also complete suite of fur
niture, large chests of black wood and
seVenty-two jars containing offerings
and provisions, ducks, launches of
venison, meat-dried or mummified-
bread, wheat, and in others traces of
the wine and perfume which they had
contained
Zone large vase was overturned by
accident and from it came thick,
yellowish matter-honey-and strange
to say, at that very moment, we saw
alighting on it bee which had en-
tered from without! At the side were
objects Of gold, ivory, silver, not to
mention an enormous bunch of
onions!"
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scIentlst,a Request

Speaker Cannon was talking about
the queer requests he received for
appropriations from investigators of
various kinds.
"One time government scientist
asked for $4,000 for the study of as
trophysical science. / asked him what
he meant by astrophysical. And what
do you think he told me?
Why said he, 'astrophysical is
the study Of the suns rays behind the
red.'
Think of it! Eighteen thousand
of the governments good hard money
for the study of the suns rays behind
the red!
What are the suns rays behind
the red?' asked.
Why, the colors of the spectrum
outside of the red the man Of science
replied.
Can you see en- l asked.
mo he replied, but think !
could If had the $18.0e0'"