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He bit him savasely on the cheek

hearted sailor, striving to stanch the
blood, involuntarily shrank back ap-
pailed before him.
"Senor," he cried. appealing to Al
yarado, tI was to have protection
"You shall have it." answered the
young soldier himself shrinking away
from the traitor, although by his trea-
son he had so greatly benefited. "My
lord, had it not been for this man I'd
Still be a prisoner, the Lady Mercedes
like those wretched women weeping i'll
the streets. 1 promised him, in your
name, protection, immunity from pun
ishment and liberty to depart with as
much Of the treasure of the Porto Bello
plate galleon, which was wrecked on
the sands few days ago, Of which l
told you, as he could carry
"Ahd you did not exceed your author
ity. Captain Alvarado We contemn
treason in whatsoever guise it doth ap-
pe;c:,-, aud we hate and loathe traitor,
but thy word is passed. 1t will be held
inviolate as our own. You are free,
knave. will appoint soldiers to guard
you, for, should my men see you, not
knowing this, they would cut you
down, and when occasion serves you
may take passage in the first ship that
touches here and go where you will.
Nay, we will be generous, although we
like you not. We are much indebted
to you We have proited by what we
do despise. We would reward you.
Ask of me something that I may meas
ure nv obligation for daughters hon
or saved if you can realize or feel what
that may be"
"My lord, hear me- said the boat
swain quickly. 'There be reasons and
reasons for betrayals, and I have one.
This man was my captain. l periled
my life a dozen times to save his.
followed him blindly upon hundred
terrible ventures I lived but for his
service. My soul-when had a soul
was at his command. 1 loved him.
He could ask Of me anything that l
could have given him and he would not
have been refused.
'Sirs, there came to me young
brother of mine, not such as l. rude.
unlettered sailor, but Il gentleman,
and college bred There are quarter
ingS on my family scutcheon. sir>.
back in merry England. had the wit
or care to trace it. He was Il reckless
youth, chatting under the restraints OF
that hard religion to which we had
been born. The free life Of Il brother
Of the coast attracted him He became.
like me. a buccanecr | strove to dis
suadc him, but without avail He was
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Cares Wn;skey a.7a Beer HABIT

Clad am l that you did not, for
have passed niy life where no child OF
YOURS could hope to be-among honor
able men, winning their respect, which
| now forfeit because Of thee"
..Alvarado,'' said the viceroy, this
much will I do for thee. He shall be
shot like soldier instead of undergo
ing the punishment we had designed
for him. This much for his father
hood"
"My lord, 1 ask it not" answered the
young man.
.Sir." exclaimed Morgan, gleam OF
relief passing across his features, for
he knew. of course, that death was his
only expectation, and he had greatly
feared that his taking off would be ac-
companied by horrible tortures, you,
at least, are a father, and l thank
you"
eyes, I am a father, and most un-
happy one." groaned De Lara, turning
toward Alvarado. Perhaps It is well
you did not accomplish your purpose
Of self destruction after all, my poor
friend. AS I said before; Spain hath
need of you You may go back to the
old country beyond the great sea- All
here will keep your secret; my favor
will be Of service to you even there.
You can make new career with new
name"
(To Be Continued.)
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ness, for, though I love her, I'd rather
see her dead than married to the son
of such as be. Drive home your weap-
onw he cried in bitter scorn. "Why
stay your hand? Only blood can wash
out the shame she hath put upon me
before you all this day. Thou hast
dagger. Use it, I say!''
"Do you hear my fathers words, Al
varado?" cried Mercedes, sinking Oh
her knees and stretching up her hands
to him. '''Tis a sharp weapon. One
touch will end it all, and you can fol-
low"
God help mer cried the unhappy
young captain, throwing aside the
poniard and clasping his hands to his
eyes. Il cannot! Hath no one here
point for me? If have deserved we'll
of you or the state, si:. BIZ them strike
home
Live, young Sir" interrupted Nor
gan. There are other women in the
world. Come with me and"-
IF you are my father, you have but
little time in this world" interrupted
the Spaniard, turning to Morgan and
gnashing his teeth at him. Il doubt
not but you were cruel to my mother.
1 hate you! l loathe you! I despise
you for all Your crimes, and most OF
all for bringing ne into the world. l
swear to you, had l the power, I'd not
add another moment to your life. The
world were better rid of you
You have been we'll trained by your
Spanish nurses" cried Morgan reso-
lutely, although with sneering mockery
and hate in his voice, "and we'll you
seem to know the duty owed by son to
sire
You have done nothing for me- re-
turned the young soldier. You aban-
doned me. Such as you are, you were
my father. You cast me away to
shift for myself. Had it not been for
these friends here
Nay" said Morgan, Il thought you
dead. That cursed one eyed trai+or
there told me so, else I'd have sought
YOU ONT y
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The Rich Men and the Law: A Mar
ratiye.

And after many years the Auditor
put his head close to that Of the
treasurer and their lips were seen to
move. Then the Auditor got busy and
before many days scroll bearing
names strange to the column of the
Treasurer's book marked income tax
was prepared and scanned by the au-
thor;t:es. Now it So happened that
these things came to pass after the
twentieth day of the second month.
which is a day full Of sorrow to many
taxpayers, though it brings smiles to
those who gathered gold through the
delinquencies of men. A certain de-
scendant of Dives hearing these things
hailed one who also had much gold
and silver and lands and other things
representing money. And quickly
number Of these men in like circuna-
stances were gathered together and
they asked one another why they
SUOulQ US IOICSu " pay lilOOlc ~ eiAO
State who protected their persons afa-
their property. And straightway they
began devising means by which they
nigh. evade this tribute. Many were
lawyers and not a few had been law
makers and while they all agreed that
the statute was writ large and plain,
without loophole for even willy men
learned.in the law, they must devise
some way by which they might keep
their gold SO one of these men
crossed the highway and summoned to
this meeting of rich men the poor man
who was the Auditor, and said, o, Au-
ditor. we beseech tkee help US to keep
our gold. There is enough without it.
See how many tithes you gather from
the thousands of pcei. IF our tribe; it
las proved enough IL years past, why
make US pay? And the Auditor said,
1t is the law. But we are ignorant Of
the law said these, among whom were
many lawyers and lawmakers, and be-
cause Of i]lis ignorance we beseech
you forgive US and !et IL keep our
gold. We promise that another yea.
will find US prepared; for While we
shall then have knowledge of this un-
just law, we shall see to it that our in
comes are no larger than those of our
brethren whom this law does not af-
fest. And straightway the Auditor
promised that he would consult one
high in authority and do what he
coould to have this most unjust law
abrogated. for he felt deep compass
sion for those who love the State and
all her institutions and who call them
selves patriots and who sit in high
places in the temple of worship. but
who love gold above all things else
Carolina Spartan.
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Where cot We that cross2a

for in the new relationship he Sc
Aromptly and boldly affirmed he
thought he saw a way of escape from
his imminent peril. There lived in
Maracaibo Spanish woman, Maria
Zerega. who loved me- By her there
was child-nine-a boy. I took them
with me to Panama The pestileLce
ragged there after the sack. She fell
i'll and as she lay dying besought me to
save the boy. sent Hornigold to her
with instructions to do her will. and
he carried the baby to the village OF
Cuchillo With that cross upon his breast
and left him. We lost sight Of him.
There the next day YOU found him.
He has English blood in his veins. Il
is ny son, sirs, a noble youth sneered
the old man. 'Now you have given me
to him. 'Tis not meet that the father
should suffer at the hands of the son.
You shall set me Free added the man,
turning to Alvarado.
Rather than that cried Hornigold,
viciously springing forward, knife in
hand.
He was greatly surprised at the
bold yet cunning appeal Of his former
captain.
''Back, man, interposed the viceroy.
And were you thousand times his
father, were you my brother, my. own
father, you should nevertheless die, as
it hath been appointed
"Can this be true?" groaned Alvara-
do, turning savagely to Hornigold.
IT believe it to be-"
"Why not kill me last night, then?"
81 wanted you for this minute. 'Tis
a small part Of my revenge-to see
him die and by his sons hand-a
worthy father, noble SON.
"Silencer' shouted De Lara. cart
thou without bowels of compassion.
man? Alvarado, 1 pity thee, but this
makes the promise Of the hour void.
Nay, my daughter" as Mercedes came
forward to entreat him, "I'd rather
slay thee with my own hand than wed
thee to the son Of such as yon!''
ssMy lord, it's just" answered Alva-
RADIO. His anguish was pitiful to be-
hold. IT am as innocent of my parent
age as any child, yet the suffering must
be mine. The sins Of the fathers are
visited on the children. did deem it
yesterday coward's act to cut the
thread Of my life, but now-I cannot
survive-I cannot live-and know that
in my veins runs the blood Of such
monster. My lord, you have been good
to me. Gentlemen. you have honored
me. Mercedes, you have loved me-O
God! You, infamous man, you have
fatnered me! May the curse of God,
that God whom you mock, rest upon
you! My mother loved this man once,
it seems. Well, nobly did she expiate.
I go to join her. Pray for NE. Stay not
my hand. FAREWELL
He raised his poinard.
"Let no one stop himr' cried the old
viceroy as 4Alvarado darted the weapon
straight at his own heart. ''This were
the best end"
Mercedes had stood dazed during this
conversation, but with "a shrek Of hor-
ror as she saw the fash of the blade
she threw herself upon her lover and
strove to wrench the dagg. from him.
"Alvarado,'' she cried, whatever
thou art, thou hast my heart! Nay, slay
me first, if thou wilt!'
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Alsrsdo drove home the stroke

xgy in the lead, poured into the guard
foom. There, on his back, was stretch
ed the hideous body of the half breed
where he had fallen. There, farther
away, the unfortunate De Tobar lay,
gasping for breath, yet making no out
cry. He was leaning on his arm and
staring across the room, with anguish
tn his face not due to the wound he
had received, but sight which broke
his heart.
4.Alas, De Tobar.r' cried the viceroy.
Where is Mercedes?''
BE followed tie glance of the dying
man. There at the other side Of the
room lay PROSTATE body, and over 1t
bent q moaning, sobbing figure. 1t was
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to lie town. killed herse.f with her
own hand. She died not, praise God.
b, fore she had received absolution
from a brave priest. although tie Eoly
father paid for his office with his life,
for Morgan killed him. Tonight find,
by the blessing Of God, the favor Of
your eScel.e2cy and the kindness of
the lady's heart. wife
Long life to Donna de Lara and
CAPTAIN Alvaradot' cried old Agra
monte, lifting up his hand: THE hand
soonest, the nob,est. the bravest pair
in New Spain! May they be tile hap
piest. Give me leave. sill" added the
veteran captain, turning to the vice
ROY. .sYou have done we'll. Say 1 not
true. gentlemen? And as for the young
captain, as he is fit to stand witB the
best, it is meet that he should win the
heart of the loveliest. His mother he
has found. None may know his IA
ther'-
LET me be hcard,' growled deep
voice in broken Spanish as a one eyed
old sailor thrust himself through tie
crowd.
..Hornigoldv' screamed the bound
buccaneer captain. who had been a
silent spectator of events from the
background. ''1 missed you. Have
you"-
The boatswain, mindful of his safety
for in the hurry ard confusion of the
attack any Spaniard would have cut
him down before he could explain-had
followed hard upon the heels Of Alva-
rado and De Tobar when they entered
the fort and had concealed himself il
one of the inner rooms until he saw a
convenient opportunity for disclosing
himself. He had been witness to all
that had happened in the hall, and he
realized that the time had now come
to strike the first of the blows he had
prepared against his old captain.
AS soon as he appeared from behind
the hangings where he had remained in
hiding it was evident to every one that
he was buccaneer. Swords were out
in an instant
"What's this?" cried the viceroy in
great surprise. Another pirate free
and unbound? Seize him!
Three or four Of the men made rush
toward the old buccaneer, but with
wonderful agility he avoided them and
sprang to the side Of Alvarado.
"Back, senors!" he cried coolly and
composedly, facing their uplifted
points.
"aIy lord" said Alvarado, Ibid these
gentlemen withdraw their weapons.
This man is under my protection"
"Who is he?"
"He told you of, sir, who set me
free, provided Donna Mercedes with a
wee yon, opened the gate for us-one
Benjamin Hornigold.'
Thou traitorw yelled that fierce,
high voice on the outskirts Of the
crowd.
There was a sudden commotion. a
bound man burst through the surprised
cavaliers and threw himself, all fetter-
ed though he was, upon the sailor. He
was without weapon or use Of hand,
yet he bit him savagely on the cheek.
The old buccaneer was an awful fig
ure as he poured out horrible torrent
Of curses and imprecations upon the
traitor, grinding his teeth beneath his
foam flecked lips, and even the iron
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-14
A Lively Tussel

With that old enemy Of the race,
constipation, often ends in appendi-
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with stomach, liver and bowels, take
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They per-
fectly regulate these organs, without
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indigestion is much of a habit
Don't get the habit Take a little ko
dol Dyspepsia Cure after eating and
you will quit belching. butfing. palpi-
tating and frowning. Kodol digests
what YOU eat and makes the stomach
sweet. Sold by all druggists.
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CHAPTER XIII.

A YE, strike, Alvarado," cried the
II viceroy, filed with shame and
III surprise at the sight Of his
DAUGHTERS extraordinary bold
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AS he did so the crucifx be wore
which the disorder in his dress ex-
posed to view. flashed into the light
once more Morgan's eyes fastened
upon it for the first time.
'.By heaven, sir!' he shouted. where
got ye that cross?'
From his mother. noble captain y
interrupted Hornigold. coming closer.
He had another card to play. He had
waited for this moment, and he threw
back his head with a long, bitter
laugh. There was such sinister, such
vicious mockery and meaning in his
voice, with not the faintest note OF
merriment to relieve it, that his listen
ers looked aghast upon him.
His mother?' cried Morgan. 'Then
this is
.The boy l took into Cuchillo when
we were ut Panama. said Hornlgold
in triumph.
and my SON." cried the old bucca-
neer. with malignant joy.
\ great cry of Reputation and horror
burst from the lips Of Alvarado. The
others stared with astonishment and
increduity written on their faces. Mer-
cedes moved closer to her lover and
strove 10 take his hand.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-14
STENSLAND EVEN
TOOK SECURITIES
Of Notes in Wreck
ed Chicago
Bank.
CHANCES BAD
If Real Estate is Squandered
Too, They Get Only rs
Per Cent.

Chicago, Aug, 14.-Thc belief that
a large amount of collateral given as
security on notes in the Milwaukee
Avenue State Bank have been stolen
practically became certainty last
night, when a note for $4,000 known
to be genuine, was found in President
Stensland's house. A search was
made for collateral security, but 1t
could not be found. This discovery
opened up field for unlimited specu,
lation as to how far the looting had
proceeded before StenslaDd disap.
peared.
If real estate and other securities
of the bank have been stolen or shall
be found to be worthless, the amount
of money left to pay the deposltors
probably will be reduced as low as
rs per cent.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-14
REPUBLICANS IN
... CONVENTION
Texas Committee Hearing conte ST
cases--Fewest Negro Delegates
In History Of Party.

El Paso, Texas, Aug, 1.-THE Re.
publican state executive committee
spent last night and this morning In
deciding contests. The convention
is to be called to order this afternoon
at o'clock Less than twenty-five
negroes are in attendance, the small.
est number of black delegates In the
history Of the party in this state.
Republicans Split and Hold Two Con
ventlons.
Houston, Texas, Aug. 14.-Thirty
counties were represented when DR.
Alexander Acheson of DensoQ called
the "Reorganized" Republicans con
vention of Texas to order today. The
convention is being held by those
Republicans who oppose the so-callet
domination Of Teyas, by State Chair
man and National Committeeman Ceci
Lyon. His adherents are today hold
ing their state convention at Ell Paso
An organization was effected here BY
the election of J, NJ. Moseley of For
Worth as temporary chairman It Il
believed the name Of either DR.. Ache
son, or H. f. MacGregor, of Houston
Will be submitted to the delegates as
the "Reorganizationlsts' gubernation
al nominees.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-14
MANY BOMBS
FOUND BY POLICE
AT Moscow and
Vicinity---Plans
for Uprising.
CAR FACES HIS SOLDIERS
In Guards Camp Despite At
tempt to Kill Grand
Duke Nicholas.

ST. Petersburg, Aug, IA. The
authorities attach great Importance
to the capture of revolutionists at
Moscow and vicinity They believe
lhey have broken UP the headquarters
Of the military fighting organization
and have arrested the leaders, In ad.
ditIon to selzing number Of clande-
stlne printing establishments and
large supply Of bombs and explosives
including shimose powder. The author.
tiles secured elaborate plans which
were to be used in the event of an
uprising.
Gear Takes His Life in His Hands.
Despite the attempt on the life of
Grand Duke Nicholas, on August 10
at Krasnoye-Selo the Emperor &C.
companied by his entire family and
the major portion Of the court has
gone to Krasnoye-Selo to spend a
week at the Guards Camp. Six ad-
ditonal guard regiments have gone
to the camp from st. Petersburg and
the most rigid precautions have been
taken TO protect the Emperor during
his stay. A grand review is scheduled
for August 10Th, after which the I'M
perial family will go to Tsarskoe-Selo
instead OF returning to Peteroff
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-14
PULAJANES TO
BE EXTERMINATED
Governor ide Seeks Cooperation of
Native People in Staying Outlaws
Farmers Forced to Fight.

Manila, Aug. 14.-GovernOr Ide re
turned to Manila today after a con
ference at Tacleben, Island of Leyte,
August 12, with Major General Wood,
Brigadier General Lee, Governor De
Veyra, fifteen presidents and Colonel
Taylor of the constabulary. The
presidents promised to support the
American authorities and furnish in
formation leading to the determination
Of the Pulajanes. Governor Ide has
decided to appoint a commission to
visit the disaffected districts and
hold meetings Of the town councils to
impress the people with the necessi.
ty Of cooperation and support in ex-
terminating the Pulajanes. The out
law band numbers about a hundred
and is being greatly increased by the
leaders forcing peaceful farmers to
participate in the raids, threatening
them with death If they refused.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-14
TEXAS DEMOCRATS
IN CONVENTION
At DalIas--Nomination for Governor
Tomorrow-T. N. Campbell in
Control Today.

Dallas, Texas, Aug. 1.-THE Demo.
cratic state convention was called to
order today in the new auditorium. T.
M. Campbell, who received the larg-
est vote in the recent primaries, has
the strongest following, but the
friends of the 0. B. Col4uitt, of Pales-
tine asserted that Colquitt will lead
on the second ballot. A temporary
organization was effected by the Sc,
lection Of Howard Templeton as TEN.
porary Chairman. Fos a permanent
presiding officer 1t was expected that
Judge Joseph E. Cockrell of Dallas
would be named later. The nomina
tion for governor will not take place
before tomorrow.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-14
$4,000 SALARY
FOR RAILROADER
Hartman Loses Traffic Director J. c.
Stubbs Who Goes to England is
Report-Report Denied,

San Francisco, Calf, Aug. 14.-The
Examiner says today that J. c. Stubbs
traffic director of the Hartman sys-
tenn In Chicago, has accepted an offer
of $4,000 year from an English rail-
road to go to London and handle the
company's American travel William
Sproute, 1t is said. will be appointed
in his place at salary of $5O,000. Mr.
Hartman has insisted that Stubs re.
main until the end of the year, to
which the English railroad company
consented.
stubbs viii Have to Be Kicked Out.
New York, Aug. 14.-J. G. Stubs
said today that there was no truth In
the report that he is going to leave
the Hartman system or take up rail
roading in London. Mr.. Stubs said he
was going to stay with Hartman "un.
til he was kicked out" He said also
that as far as he knew Sproute Is not
going to succeed him as traffic mana
ger, From another source 1t was
learned that Sproute will leave Harrl-
man to go with another road, the name
of which was not disclosed
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-14
POPE'S MESSAGE
TO FRENCH CLERGY
Concerning Separa-
ton of Church
From State.
TO PRESERVE RELIGION
In France is Object--.Con-
demns Law Recently
Enacted There.

Rome, Aug, 14.-The text Of the
Pope's long expected encylical to the
arch bishops and the bishops Of France
concerning their future conduct in
view of the enactment of laws pro-
vlding for the separation of the
church from the state appeared in the
Osservatore Romano today. 1t says
the time has now arrived to indicate
what should be done to defend and
preserve the religion in France.
Decision Regarding Law Deferred.
"We deferred" the encylical con-
tinued. "our decision owing to the I'M
portance of this grave question and
particularly through charitable feel,
ing for the great services your nation
has rendered to the church. Having
heretofore condemned this iniquitous
law, we examined with the greatest
care it's articles, to see if they permit
ted of the organization of a religious
life in France without jeapOrdizing the
sacred principles Of the church"
After approving of the recommen
dation of the French hierarchy IL
disappearing of the law, the encyclica
says:
Concerning the cultural associa
tions such as the law prescribes, We
decree absolutely that they cannot be
formed without a visitation of sacred
rights which are the life itself OF the
church.
Pope Feare for Future of Church ir
France.
"The Pope says nothing causes him
greater agony than the eventualities
menacing the church in France anf
therefore he hopes to find some othel
kind of associations not endangerinf
Divine rights.