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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19

Don't dont!" pleaded the girl, recoiling
from his ieerng laughter.
Poor little girl the father is unkind to it,
eh? Never mind; come to its old grandfather;
he will protect it-hal ha! hal" His mirth
was more shuddersome thing than his anger,
and even Madame shivered slightly to hear him.
'Jibaoff wants Desire" she remarked.
The old man flew in a passion instant.
"The cursed swine dared to ask me for her!"
he cried angrily; "he wants her present for
the Sultan an addition to his masters zenana,
doubt. Well, he shall not have her, not be-
fore my boat is finished at all cvents''
Desire turned pale. "But then you will send
me to England, grandfather, will you not?" she
asked entreatingly.
GAS a boy"
"No, as a girl"
''You have my promise, my promise" he sneer
ed; ''are you not satisfied"
But his voice was insincere, and Desires lips
frightened
"Oh, yes, l am satisfied" she answered, and
flashed meaning look at Francine
Francine discovered certain anxiety to know
the Counts ultimate intentions with regard to
herself and she hastened to take advantage of
his mood of garrulity. cam to stay on thi,
island always" she asked tremuously.
The old man surveyed her with a mockinp
smile, and answered presently: why no. not
always-at least, / think not. Tomorrow YOU
will be presented to Jibalof and if he is salts
fed with your appearance, and ! with the price
he offers, you will shortly change your state"
'What do you mean?" gasped Francine
81 mean that you will become Jibaloff's six
tieth or seyentieth wife, don't quite know the
extent of his domestic arrangements. Perhaps
however, the rascal may reserve you for his
master, in when case you will have a royal hus
band Does not the prospect please your"
"I would kill myself frst!" cried the girl.
The Count laughed and answered brutally:
cat least lived until have Jibalof's money
have no objection to your cheating the Turk Of
his bargain, but wait till then, if you love me
wait till then"
He made sign at that moment and his two
dumb attendants at once hurried forward anc
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ana then determined to destroy her
Wlthin ten minutes a plate of fruit and tray
containing tea and fresh made coffee were taken
10 francnes room Miss Elliott, however. was
suspicious OF such unwonted attentions, and
touched nothing; she was wise for the provisions
hau all be subtly poisoned by Madame.
That night and the next day passed without
incident, but on the afternoon of July 81 there
entered the harbor of Attala a yacht flying the
L Iur1sh ensign. Miss Elliott observed its ar.
rival from the ook-out and watched for some
hours constant stream of boats ply between
IL ana the shore, each evidently heavily laden on
one trip at least, for although she could not see
thelr cargo, they rode the water deeply, sunk
almost to the gunwales
She kept her position until she saw Desire
emerge from the boat-house and then with
feelng OF keen trepidation descended to meet
the girl. Desire was engaged in earnest con-
verse with sailors when Francine reached
the beach, but Miss Elliott, although a good
lnguist failed even to recognize the tongue they
spoke in. But the girl turned to her at last, and
as they climbed the steps muttered 'I fear it
is all up with us. Lord Francis must have
been drowned for his yacht which he spoke of
the Sea Hawk-was sighted late last evening
going southwest towards Gibralter, perhaps on
its way to England"
Francine felt her heart turn cold and some.
thing of the bitterness of death came to her
then.
But presently Desire spoke again. "Of course,
we can't absolutely tell from that. He may
have taken such route in order to put grand
father quite at ease. He is such clever man,
Lord Francis-isn't he"
But Francne was very little comforted She
entered the dining-room half dazed, like per-
son who walks in her sleep prepared to meet
her fate and almost anxious for the moment to
arrive when she might at last find rest in death,
for she was determined upon suicide, and she
carried with her in her bosom sharp pointed
tableknife which she had stolen and secreted the
night the Count had made known his mind re-
garding her. She found, however, unlocked
for respite. The Count was engaged in his room
with Jibaloff and Madame and she ate her
dinner with Desire and afterwards was suffered
to retire to her chamber undisturbed. Desire
who feared her father more than anything else
on earth more even than the Count. slept with
her that evening for protection, and the two
girls wept together until far into the night, for
each was now despairing.
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unaided, and IL was then her dearest pleasure tC
cnmb to the lookout and spend hours gazing out
over the blue water longing to be the first to
discover sight of the vessel which might contain
her lover and the hope of freedom. Many steam
ers and ships she saw pass across the horizon
but they all pa. d, and with each her hopes
grew smaller and smaller. The Count d'Attala
watched her restoration with undisguised pleas
ure, and commenced to pay her rmany compli'
ments on her altered appearance
On July 20 he invited her to supper with him,
and in such manner that she was constrained
to accept the invitation. Madame Nivella and
Desire were of the party and she found herself
sitting on the Counts right hand, opposite her
fathers murderess
Madame Katherin was superbly dressed in a
low cut gown of heliotrope satin, covered with
rich Maltese lace; Desire as usual, appeared in
boys clothes, but the Count d'Attala had dis
carded his usually magnificent apparel, and was
clothed from head to heel in deep black, even
collar, silken shirt and rufaes being Of that
sombre color. The old mans face however was
at odds with his mourning costume, for his ex
preston was excited and triumphant, and his
first act on seating himself was to fill his glass
and those of his guests with sparkling burgundy
Then, raising his hagon he thus addressed them:
81 wish you to join me in drinking the health
of His Majesty Umberto l of Italy, and to wish
him prosperity and bon voyage in the new ca
reer in which he has this afternoon embarked"
Madame Viyella made peculiar gesture with
her eyebrows, but she drank to the toast, and
Francine and Desire each slipped their wine
''Is it over?" asked Madame she put down
her glass.
'It is,' replied the Count, his eyes beaming;
"Umberto was shot this afternoon at Mona,
shot dead!"
Francine experienced thrill of horror, and
stared at the old man with sudden PRESENT.
ment of what was to come. "You-you had no
hand in his death" she gasped out.
He gave low chuckle of appreciation. "No
hand, my dear young lady-no, not 1. 1 am not
a vnlgar assassin. I rnerelv arranged the matter
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decreed-my servants carried out the work.
Then you are the actual murderer" She
gazed at him, her eyes diated with terror, her
bosom heavng, her cheeks ashen white.
The Count d'Attala plainly fattered by
the sensation ne had created he laughed out in
extravagant delight, and glanced about the table
with the air a man who had abundant cause
for self-gratulation. 81 am not of those who
are frightened of the world" he answered, still
smiling, NOR do /! seek to escape, in my home
circle, at all events, the consequences of my acts.
Katherin views the world much in the same
fashion as myself, and is used 70 the traffic of
death, for have trained her. But Desire is still
child enough to feel affrighted Ha! ha! ha!
look at the child. Desire, my dear, you appear
to be quite out of love with your poor old grand
father; you stare at me with your heart in your
ewes, and your heart is filled with dismay and
detestation. Ha! ha! ha! | vow to you, Miss
Elliott that with every death which accom-
plish | grow young again, and take new lease
of life"
Monster" cried the girl, "do you never think
that Death will at last reach yourself?'
He laughed again. "Ha, ha, hn! Do you take
me for a coward or fool? l know that must
90 at last, for all things have an end. But what
do | care for thatT'
"May trouble you for the salt" said Madame
Viyella
Miss Elliott handed the article to the woman,
and her fingers touched, as she thought, the
fingers of her fathers murderess. She gave vio-
lent shudder, and slipped at her wine to hide her
emotion, although the draught near choked her.
Then she stammered out: why did you kill
the King of Italy?p
any dear Miss Elliott, you eat nothing" said
the Count. Eat beg of you; the food is not
poisoned"
Francine tried to force herself to obey, for she
was in deadly terror, and the words were a
command but with every mouthful hysterical
contraction of the throat caused her violent
pain.
The Count resumed; 'T arranged the death
of Umberto for cash consideration, and to
satisfy my followers, My people are a stupid
class, who imagine that by instillng into the
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CHAPTER Continued
p HERE did you hear Of this'"

TGYl HERE did you hear of this"
w Dupassis drew paper from his pock-
49, ct. "1 didn't leave my post, sill" he
lsGfs9 muttered apoogetically; zone of the
49, servants brought it to me- Besides,
they are crying out the news in the
streets even now. If you listen you may hear
for Yourself"
In the silence that followed they could inds-
tinctly catch the far-of shouts of excited
crowd confused babel of murmurs, from which
occasionally single words arose and travelled
clearly to the pald steners such words as
"Umberto-Death-M and Revenge"
Perigord allowed the journal to slip to the
floor unopened. "Have they caught the muir
derer, Dupassis" he asked presently.
eyes, Excellency."
"His name?"
"He says Bresci."
Perigord turned to Cressinghom and as he
walked out muttered sadly: "You dream has
come true, ny Lord"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
PIER XXI
A SUPPER PARTY.

n N 0ISS FRANClNEELLlOIIw was upon the
high road to recovery when Crossing
kss I'D ham made his escape from the Island
lSes2y of Attala She had been carefully at
tended during her illness by the
Counts negro physician, who, although per
son without university qualifications proved to
be the possessor of much skill in the practice of
medicine. She found nothing to complain of
in her treatment during the time of GONZALES
cence The old Count seemed to have dscov-
cred liking for her, and was on the whole
kind.
Madame Viyella she never saw except at a
distance, but Desire came often to visit her,
and at least one hour every evening was spent
very pleasantly by the girl in trying on the va
rious articles of Miss Elliott's wardrobe ward
robe which the Count had provided for her from
Italy shortly after her arrival on the island.
Each morning Dosire anxiously searched the
boathouse for the red cloth which was 10 be
the signal Of Cressngham's return, but the
days passed monotonously, and no sign came.
Francine became well enough at last to walk
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c H A PIER XXI
THE TALE OF FRANCINE.

HE 1st of August, contrary to Miss Eli
otis expectations, passed in absolute
tranquility. She saw neither the Count
nor Jibaloff, nor yet Madame. Desire
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13

Physicians recommend Old Rutledge Whisky.
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13

past between Peterson and Maricopa They will move their outfit to the Gila river and at once begin the building of the approaches to the new steel bridge planned by the company to be erected across the Gila. The approaches will be built about 600 feet west from the old bridge.
 A VICTIM OF ROOSEVELT'S - Pete Davis d hOstler at the Club sta bles, was badly hurt yesterday by Ted dy Roosevelt. Teddy Roosevelt is the sheriff's office horse so named be- cause he is not a comfortable horse to ride. Davis was taking him to the stables and was galloping out of the court house plaza. Turning on the ar tificial stone crossing, the horse fell on Davis, crushing one hand. dislocating a shoulder, and pushing several ribs out of place. The horse himself lost a great deal of hair and skin in the encounter
 NEXT CROP OF SHEEP-C. C. Hutchinson, of Williams, has returned to Phoenix and will spend several days here on business. MT. Hutchinson visited his bands of sheep on several occasions during their journey north and after they commenced to lamb. No season for many past mas such a high percentage of lambs been dropped, the average of all of the bands in the territory considered being over 100 per cent. Feed conditions have been ideal and the result is that sheepmen are all rejoicing.
 ROUZER SMITH - Tomorrow in Los Angeles the wedding of Ed Rouzer to Miss Mary Smith will be celebrated, announcement of the event having been made several months ago. The groom is a prominent Bisbee citizen, and secretary of the Copper Queen Hotel company. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. Y. T. Smith, and for many years resided here with her parents. The couple will. following the honeymoon trip
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13
KELN'S AWFUL RIDE
 UNDER A TRAIN
His Foot Dragged From Tembe to SaCatOn.

Eugene Kelly, a man about forty years of age, and who. according to his own statement, mas roamed for years around the country, mucn of the time beating his way on the railroads, was brought to the city on the train from the south yesterday morning and at once taken to the county hospital He had met with an accident on the NJ. X r. train shortly after it left Tempe the evening before. The result of the accident was such that he will without doubt lose his foot by ampUtation. The courage of the man and his ability to stand the most terrible pain without complaining makes the case of more than ordinary interest.
 As had been his habit on various times before, ne was trying to beat his way to Maricopa. It was his inten- tion to ride the rods" In swinging under the train he, in some manner ne is now unable to explain, failed to secure the footing he wished. The train, however. was in motion and travelling at a good rate of speed, so % release his hold would without doubt mean his death under the trucks. All he could do was to hold on as long as strength would permit and rag his one leg. This he did and was not able to get off the train until it stopped at Sacaton, after having travelled a distance of twenty miles.
 When he fell from the train he be- came unconscious. and it was by mere accident that he rolled away from the track. Later he regained conscious ness and was able to call to a party of section men that passed on a hand car. about II o'clock. They immediate ly took him up and carried him back to Maricopa. There he was given all the attention possible and then brought to the city yesterday morn ing. He told the story of his ride to the trainmen after he had gained strength enough to talk at Maricopa. The foot that was dragged was terri bly, mangled and all of the bones crushed. The physician attending yes terday said the member would have to be amputated. It was not until ten hours had passed that Kelly was given something to relieve his pain, but dur ing all this time he gave no sign show ing how he suffered.
 Physicians recommend Old Rutledge Whisky.
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13

along the coast, go to Cloudcroft, near Fl Paso, and spend several weeks, af- ter which they will return to Bisbee. Mir Rouzer also is interested in the hotel at the Cloudcroft resort
 CONE TO NEW YORK-E L. Bar bour left last night for New York City for a short stay on professional busi- ness. MT. Barbour, as most Phoenix people know, is a playwright. and a successful one, his residence in Phoe- nix being in connection with a special business matter. He expects to re- turn again shortly. The incident which prompts his return to New York at this time is the initial performance of one of his new plays, "The Mayor of Cornville." It will be produced for the first time next Monday night by Mrs. Spooner. MT. Barbour expects to arrive in New York on Monday, a few hours before the evening performance. The bill has been in possession of Da- Vid Belasco for a year or so. and for some reason it's production has been delayed and MT. Barbour wants to find out just where he is at" in re spect of his connection with the prop erty.
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13
INSURANCE RENOVATION
 PROCEEDING MERELY

Albany, N Y. April 12.-Four more of the bills recommended by the spe- cial insurance investigation commit tee were passed by both houses of the legislature today and by noon tomor- row will be delivered to Governor Higgins, lacking only his signature to make them laws. In addition to the four, the assembly, after defeating sev- eraI proposed amendments passed the big bill" generally amending the in- surance law and sent it to the senate for concurrence. The latter house made the bill a special order for next We'd nesday.
 The four passed today and now waiting to be approved by the gover- nor, are: The sO-called anti-lObby bill, which requires registration Of legislative agents and reports of their compensation and expenses to be fiI- ed with the secretary of state.
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13
JUST BREATHE IT.
Hyomei Cures Catarrh in Natural
 ard Rational Way.

ard Rational Way.
 No dangerous drugs or alcoholic connections are taken into the system when Hyomei is used in the treatment of catarrh. Breathed through the neat pocket inhaler that comes with every outfit. the balsamic healing of Hyo- mel Denetrates to the most remote cells of the nose. throat and lungs. killing all catarrhal germs healing the irritated mucous membrane and effecting a complete and permanent cure.
 In natural and rational way. by medicating the air you breathe with Hyomei. every breath will be healing and antiseotic, like the air found on the mountains where the pine forests give off their fragrant and healing balsams.
 No medicine taken into the stomach can possibly reach the remote cells of the air passages. or give the imme- diate relief that follows the use of Hyomei. A few days treatment is usually all that is necessary to show how quickly this remedy will cure catarrh
 So successful has Hyomei been in the cure of catarrh among his custom CTS. that H. Goodman sells it under . positive guarantee that it costs noth- ing unless it gives satisfaction. The complete outfit sells for one dollar. while extra bottles can be obtained for 50 cents.
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13
The Best Guaranty of Merit
 Is Open Publicity.

Every bottle of Dr. Pierce's world famed medicines leaving the great labO- ratory at Buffalo, N. Y., has printed upon it's wrapper all the ingredients entering into its composition. This fact alone places Dr. Pierce'S Family Medi- cines iII c class dL by themSCJUCS. They cannot be claSSed with patent or secret medicines because they are neither. This is why so many unprcj judiced physicians prescribe them and recommend them to their patients. They know what they are composed of. and that the ingredients are those endorsed by the most eminent medical authorities.
 The further fact that neither Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, the great stomach tonic. liver invigOratOr, heart regulator and blood purifier. nor his "Favorite Prescription for weak, over worked, brO6en-dO nervous women, contains any alcohol, also entities them to place all by themselves.
 Many years ago, Dr. Pierce discovered that chemically pure glycerine, of proper strength is a better solvent and DreSprV- ative of the medicinal principles reSid- ing in our indigenous, or native. medi- cinal plants than is alcohol; and, further more. that IL possesses valuable medicinal properties of it's own, being demulcent, nutrtiVe, antiSeptic, and most efficient antiferment.
 Neither of the above medicines con tainS alcohol, or any harmful, habit forming drug, as will be seen from glance at the formula printed on each bottle wrapper. They are safe to use and potent to cure.
 Not only do physicians prescribe the above. nOn-Secret medicines largely. but the most intelligent people employ them people who would not think of using the ordinary patent or secret medicines. Every ingredient entering into the com position of Dr. Pierce'S medicines has the strongest kind of an endorsement from leading medical writers of the schools nf medicines put up for like purposes has any such professional endorsement.
 Dr. Pierce'S Pleasant Pellets cure con- stipation. Constipation is the cause of many diseases. Cure the cause and you cure the disease. One Pellet" is a gentle laxative. and two a mild ca thartic. Drug gistS sell them. and nothing is Ujust as good" Easy to take as candy.
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
 M. F. CHURCH SOUTH
The Opening Day of the Session al
 Tempe Yesterday.

The district confeIcrce of the NJ. F.. Church, South, met in annual session at Tempe yesterday morning. Every pastor of that denomination in the ter ritory was present. and the conference started off auspiciously. Rev. c. C. Harris the presiding elder. was in the chair Rev. Robert Wright was elect ed secretary. The morning was spent in hearing reports from the various charges. These reports show the work to be in a healthy condition. The afternoon session was in charge of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary societies. The Home Mis- sion took charge first, with Mrs. Vim son in the chair.
 The address of welcome was read by Mrs McCIain. of Tempe. "Our work among the Cubans." was discussed by Miss COsner of Phoenix. Miss Maude Osborn then spoke on "'The work of the society" She said that as only about one-third of the American peo- pie are converted. mucn work remain ed to be done and no organization was better fitted to push this work than this band of earnest workers. Parson- ages was the original aim of the work. About 1927 of these have been helped. but the work has been broadeued to schools. rescue homes, etc, from coast to coast.
 Gratifying reports were then read from the various auxiliaries, showing that this years work was the best in the history of the society.
 The foreign Missionary society was presided over by Mrs. Collier, of Phoe- nix Words of greeting from Mrs. WolfskiH. of Los Angeles were read by Mrs Mckee. Rev. GOvette spoke very forcibly of the need of organiza- tion. citing examples, secular as well as religious to prove that organization has been the watchword wherever sue cess mas been attained.
 Mrs. Geo C. Harris was elected dis trict secretary. and this session closed after short addresses by Rev. Harris and Rev Robert Wright.
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13
OF LOCAL INTEREST

ONE DRUNK-There was one man arrested yesterday for drunkenness, and he secured his release on a bail bond of $4
 TEA AT A CHURCH-The Ladies' Aid society of the Presbyterian church will give a tea at the church parlors this afternoon from 2:3O to 3 o'clock.
 CLIMBS AGAIN-By Judge John stone yesterday afternoon Frank Glines was sent to jail for seven days. This is not the first offense Glines has had to answer for. having been sentenced about a month ago for a similar period for disturbing the peace.
 STRATlON-Up to o'clock last night 596 names had been placed on the great register. In this cOnnec- tion the recorder desires the an nouncement made again that his office at the city hall is open every day con- tinuously from a. m. to 9 D. m. for the registration of voters.
 A MOTHERS lLLNESS-Sam s. Green yesterday received a telegram from his brother, who in company with his mother, left but q short while ago for Oregon. saying that their mother was very ill with pneumonia. It is possible that MT. Green will leave news is received that her illness is not critical.
 M. 6 p. GRADING-Snattuck & Desmond, the contracting firm, today complete their work on the grade of the Maricopa & Phoenix road, which has been in operation for some weeks
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13
ScHAFER STILL A PLAYER.

New York, April 12.-Jacob Schae- fer of Chicago gave fine exhibition of billiards tonight defeating Albert c. Cutler of Boston by a score of 500 to 366 in the seventh game of the worlds championship 1S-2 tournament in the Madison square garden concert hall. Cutters average was 24 6-15; higl run 61.
Arizona republican., 1906-04-13

E. A. Moore left this morning for Los Angeles He will en route pay d visit to the Grand Canyon.