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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-27
Chilcote tapped his fingers on the

Chilccte tapped his fugers on the table.
 "No. Eye doesn't see ghosts. We rather miss sympathy there."
 Blessington governed his impotence. He stood still for some seconds. then glanced down at his, pointed boot.
 If you will be lenient to my per sistency, sir, would like to remind you''-
 Chilcote lifted his head with a flash of irritability.
 "Confound 1t. Blesslngtonv' he ex- claimed. "Am never to be left in peacef Am never to sit down to Q meal without having work thrust upon me? Work--work-perpetunlly work I have heard no other word In the last six years. I declare there are times" he rose suddenly from his seat nnd turned to the window-'thcre are times when feel that for sixpence I'd chuck 1t all-the whole beastly round'
 Startled by his vehcmence, Blessing. ton wheeled toward him.
 Mot your political career, sIry'
 There was a moment in which Chil- cate hesit0ted. moment in which the desire that had filled his mind for months rose to his lips and hung there. Then the question, the incredullty in Bleeslngton's face, chilled 1t and 1t fell back into silence.
 TT didn't say that" he murmured. You young men jump to conclusions. Blessington."
 Forgive me, sir. I never meant to Imply retirement. Why, Rickshaw. Vale. Gresham and the whole Warir crowd would be about your ears like files If such thing were even breath ed-now more than ever since these Persian rumors. By the way, is there anything renl in this border business? The St Gany0a's came out rather
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-27
WATERBURY OCTOBER,

The other repeated his sound of con- tempt. "Justly so. No man has the right to squander what another would give his soul for. It lessens the gen eral respect for power"
 "You are believer in power?' The tone was sarcastic. but the sarcasm sounded thin.
 "Yes. All power is the outcome of in dividuality, either past or present. I find no sentiment for the man who plays with it."
 The quiet contempt of the tone stung Chilcote.
 Do you imagine that Lexington made no fght?" he asked impulslvely. Cant you picture the mans struggle while the vice that had been slave gradually became masterT'& He stop ped to take breath, and in the cold pause that followed it seemed to him that the other made murmur of in credulity.
 Perhaps you think of morphia as a pleasure?' he added. ''Thlnk of it, in stead. as tyrant that tortures the mind if held to and the body if cast off" Urged by the darkness and the silence of his companion, the rein of his speech had loosened In that mo-
 nent he was not Chilcote. the member for East Wark, whose moods and si- fences were proverbial, but Chllcote the man whose mind craved the relief of speech.
 You talk as the world talks-out of ignorance and self righteousness he went on. Before you condemn Lex ington you should put yourself in his place.
 AS you do?" the other laughed. Unsuspecting and inoffensive as the laugh was It startled Chilcote. With a sudden alarm he pulled himself up. "Iw He tried to echo the laugh, but the attempt fell fat. .Oh, l mere ly speak from-from De Quincey. But believe this fog is shifting-I really believe it is shifting. Can you oblige me with light? had almost forgot ten that man may still smoke though he has been deprived of sight" He spoke fast and disjointedly. He was overwhelmed by the idea that he had let himself go and possessed by the wish to obiiterate the consequences. As he talked he fumbled for his ciga- rette case.
 His head was bent as he searched for it nervousiy. Without looking up he was conscious that the cloud of fog that held him prisoner was lifting, rolling away. closing back again, pre- paratory to final disappearance. Hay ing found the case, he put cigarette between his lips and raised his hand at the moGlent that the stranger drew a match across his box.
 For a second each stared blankly at the others face, suddenly made visi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-27

"I feel that t0r stfpcncc I'd chuck tt dll." strong last night"
 Chilcote had moved back to the ta- ble. His face was pale from his out. burst. and his fingers toyed restlessly with the open newspaper.
 T havep't seen the St. Georges" he said hastily. ''Lakely is always ready to shake the red rag where Russia is concerned Whether we are to enter the arena Is another matter But what about Craig. .Burnage? 1 think you mentioned something of contract"
 'Oh, don't worry about that, sir" Blessington had caught the twitching at the corners of Chllcote's mouth, the nervous sharpness of his voice. T can put Craig -Burnage off. If they have an answer by Thursday 1t will be time enough" He began to collect his pa- pers. but Chilcote stopped him.
 "Walt," he said, veering suddenly. "wait. I'll see to 1t now. I'll feel more myself when I've done some thing. I'll come with you to the study"
 He walked hastily across the room; then, with his hand on the door. he paused.
 You go first, Blessington," he said. "I'll-I'll follow you In ten minutes. l must glance through the newspapers first"
 Blessington looked uncertain. "You won't forget, sirT
 Forget? Of course not"
 Still doubtful, Blessington left the room and closed the door.
 Once alone Chilcote walked slowly back to the table. drew up his chair and sat down with his eyes on the white cloth. the paper lying unheeded beside him.
 Time passed. A servant came Into the room to remove the breakfast. Chllcote moved slightly when neces- sary, but otherwise retained his atti- tude. The servant, having finished his task. replenished the fire and left the Soom. Chilcote still sat on.
 At last. feeling numbed. he rose and crossed 10 the fireplace. The clock on the mantelpiece stared him in the face. He looked at it, started slightly. then drew out his watch Watch and clock corresponded. Each marked l2 o'clock. With a nervous motion he leaned for ward and pressed the electric bell long and hard.
 Instantly a servant answered.
 'Ts Mr. BiessIngton in the studyf" Chilcote asked.
 "He was there. sir. five minutes back"
 Chilcote looked relieved
 "All right. Tell him I have gone out had to 20 out. Something important. You unde-standT-
 T understand. sir
 But before the words had been prop erly spoken Chlieo,e had passed the man and walked Into the hall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-27
CHAPTER II.

@1N the morning following the night of fog Chilcote woke at 0. VII He woke at the moment that S his man Allsopp tiptoed across the room and laid the salver with hIs early cup of tea on the table beside the bed.
 For several seconds he lay with his eyes shut. The effort of opening them on a fresh day-the intimate certainty of what he would see on opening them seemed to weight his lids. The heavy. half closed curtains. the blinds severely drawn. the great room with its splen- did furniture. it's sober coloring. It's scent of damp London wiuter-above all Allsopp. silent. respectful and re- spectable-were the things to dread
 A full minute passed while he still feigned sleep. He heard Allsopp stir discreetIy. then the inevitable informa- ton broke the silence:
 "Nine o'clock, sirT'
 He opened his eyes. murmured some thing and closed them again.
 The man moved to the windov. quietly pulled back the curtains and half drew the blind.
 Better night, sir. hopey be ven tured softly.
 Chilcote had drawn the bedclothes over his face to screen himself from the daylight. murky though it vas
 -Yes.- he responded Those beast ly nightmares didn't trouble me for once He shIvered c little as at some recollection But don't talk-don't re mind me Of t5em- I hate q man vho has 10 originality He spoke sharply. At tines he slowed an almost chihihh irritation over trivial thinrs-
 ATlsopp took the remark h silence Crossing the vide room. he bee1n to lay out hts masters ciofhesL 1he ac- tisa sGecsed ChflcSes ts fresh annog-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-27
CHAPTER III.

E0EAyING his house. Chilcote III walked forward quickly and III aimlessly. With the sting of S the outer air the recollection of last rights adventure cane back upoa him Since the hOur Of his v7kin- Ii had hung about with va-ue per sssfence. but now in the esear1ieht of day it seemed to stand out win e fuli- er pecuIiarity.
 The thing WIS prsposterous never fheie<s if vns genuine He vas wear ing the cve-coat he h,d vsrn tbe nsxhf bsfore, and scslng oa IrDzlss he thrust
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-27

< the morning following the
 night of fog Chilcote woke at 0. He woke at the moment that his man Allsopp tiptoed across
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
POLICING MOROCCO
France Will Not Yield Upon Question
Of Control of Police

PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE Foreign Office con-
tinues to take an optimistic Wow of the
result OF the conference at Algcziras. bat
this Is coupled with the statement that
France Will not yield upon the essential
question OF the control OF the police.
This position appears to indicate that
any German proposition bascd upon
Franco relinqulshing her claim for police
powers over Morocco is likely to meet
with failure. However, there is no owl
dence of serious Franco German tension.
on the contrary, II IL significant that n
dinner tokce place at the German en-
bassy here on Monday night, at which
Prince Won Radolin. the German EmbaS-
sador, Will entertain tho three leading
members of the French Cabinet, Premier
Rouvier War Minister Etlcnnc and Ma
rlnc Minister Thomson. thus indicating
the most agreeable outward relations.
The scmi- official Temps tonight sharp
ly rejects the iden that certain Embas-
sadors representing outside powers shall
try to play the role of nrbltrators at
Algcziras.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
EXPLORER SAILS FOR
MYSTIC ARCTIC ZONE
Will Search for Chain of ISL
ands Between Siberia
and Alaska.

LONDON. Feb, 15-Capt. MilSkclseu,
tho young Danish explorer, has sailed
from England on an Arctic journey which
It is calculated Will last two years. Be
fore leaving the captain explained that
the object of the journey was to inquire
into a theory put forward nifty years
ago to the effect that a chain OF islands
exists between Banks Land 10 the north
OF Cape Bathurst In Arctic Canada, run
ming to the westward and extending
probably almost across Bering straits in
the direction OF the new Siberian islands
II this theory Is proved 10 be correct
1t will solve many OF the most important
questions connected with the Arctic
problem.
For instance. some authorities hold that
the Eskimos formerly inhabitlng the
consts of the Parry archipelago came
across from Siberia by means OF the
chain OF islands Capt Mikkelsen will
be accompanied by a Mr.. LifIiugwcll OF
Chicago, who Is bearing half the cost of
the expedition; DR., Ditlevsen, a Danish
zoolosist and writer. and an American
doctor.
The dash from Banks Land to the west
ward Will be made by the captain and
Mr.. LiflnSwell with forty dogs and a
pony, Provisions for 40 days VIII be
taken. and as the explorers go along they
Will Kill their pony and dogs foF food.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
D0MINICANS SATISFIED
Gratified Over Fact Cnceres Remain
ing President

SAN DOMINGO, Feb 1T.-Therc was
an extensive public demonstration here
last night, with music and fireworks. TO
signify tho satisfaction OF the public at
President Cnccrcs's decision to remain in
power.
A meeting was organized In Central
park, a procession was formed and the
demonstrators marched through tho prin-
cipal streets to the residence OF President
Cacerce, where n dcputation was appoint
ed to deliver To tho President an address
bearing over 100 signatures OF prominent
people. expressing satisfaction with his
retaining the Presidency.
President CaccTeS IS considered to have
the means to maintain tho peace OF the
country and 10 fears Of further disturb
ances arc entertained here. The customs
receipts under the receiyership are con-
st0ntly Increasing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
INSURANCE MAN ILL
James W. Alexander Operated on for
Kidney Trouble.

NEW YORK, Feb 17-Jamcs W. Alex
ander former president OF IN, F,nuita hIc
Life Assurance society. Is seriously III in
his home. No. East Sixty-fourth street
Mr. Alexander underwent a surgical op-
Grafton on Thursday afternoon. after be-
Ing removed TO his home from n saniL
tarlum In Dccrfleld Mass
IT is said that Mr. Alexander has been
suffering from some chronic affection of
the Kidneys for some time An operation
had been necessary for long time, but
owing 10 MIR. AlexandeTs physical con-
ditlon resulting from his long illness It
was postponed as long MS possible. Tho
operation is said TO have been successful
The physicians have hope OF the pa
tents recovery. despite his advanced age
and weakened condition
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
REGISTERED MAIL BAG
IS STOLEN IN FRISCO
One of the Packages Contained
$500 Belonging to the
Government.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. IA. bng of
registered mail was stolen In this city
tonight.
The bag contained sevonty-seven regis
tered packages. but their value Is not
known.
One of the packages which is said to
belong to the Government. contained
1880
John Olsen, collector, went into the
branch postofficc in the Mills building to-
night and got a sack Of registered mail
which he placed In his wagon. He then
returned to the Office for other mall, and
while he was gone the sack was stolen
from the wagon,
There is no clcw TO the thief
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
TAGGART WINS CONTEST
But MIS-. Taggart Has Boys in Paris,
and he Is Ordered to Philippines.

WOOSTER, o, Feb l7-Judges OF the
Circuit court today refused to grant tho
continuance asked for In the Taggart
case because OF the absence of Mrs. Tag
gart
Captain TaEgaTt was examined as TO
his ability 10 take care OF the boys The
court then decided that tho order OF the
court below should stand as 10 Taggarts
TagCart the night to come Into the Cir
cult court In the future and show that
she Is q proper person and able to care
for the boys.
In the meantime Mrs Taggart is un-
derstood TO be In Paris with her boys,
and It Is said will remain there until
Capt Taggart departs with his regiment
for the Philippines.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
CALLS 1T BLACKMAIL
Rough Rider and Friend of Roosevelt
Is Arrested on Fraud CharCe

TUCSON. Ariz.. Feb IA special
from NoGales states that United States
Marshal Ben Daniels was arrested thorc
today by Sheriff Fowler of Santa Cruz
county on the charge OF fraud. Hans
Larson, the complainant. states that
Daniels sold him a mine In tho Harshaw
district year ago for $500 and that when
James Harrison, Supervisor of Santa
Cruz county claimed the property as his,
Larson demanded the return OF tho
money, which Daniels refused. and his
arrest on the fraud charge followed
Daniels was Rough Rider and friend
OF President Roosevelt. He was appoint
ed Marshal last fall. but has not yet been
confirmed by the Senate. Daniels says
the case looks to him much Ike black
mail. Because his confirmation as Mar
Shal Is stlll pending In the Senate he
says. he thinks those who caused his ar
rest supposed he could not afford to
stand trial and would readily give up the
$500 demanded.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
WEDS SIX-FOOT ACTRESS
Lord de Clifford md Beautiful Eva
Darlington Will Travel.

LONDON. Feb. io.-Lord dc Clifford
and Mlss Eva Earrinston who has been
playing a small part In "Blucbcll In
Falrylnnd' at the Aldrich thcatcr, in this
city, were married today, under n spe-
Cial license. at st. Pancrae Registry Of
fec The religious ceremony Will take
place at St MargarotS church, West
minister, on Monday. The honeymoon
will be spent I'm Paris and in hbyssinla-
where the couple Will travel for six
months.
The bride is q years OF age, beautiful
and over six feet tall. She formerly was
one Of tho Gibson Girls" In The Catch
Of the Season
The acquaintance between the couple
began in September last in Dublin. Lord
de Clifford later went TO Cairo, but re-
turned to London on February o He pro-
posed and was accepted six DAYS later
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
DENVER MAN SLAIN
IN HIS own HOME
Robber Enters Fashionable Res
idence, Demands Money Then
Commits Murder.
WIFE IS SPECTATOR OF
C0LD-BLG0DED CRIME
Maurice L. Caplan, Victim Of
Thugs Bullet, Dies on
the Spot.

DENVER, Feb. iI-Meurce L. Caplan,
proprietor OF the Denver Auction COM
psny. who resides in the heart
OF the fashionable Capitol Hill
residence district was murdered in the
dining-room Of his home last night by
masked man, who entered for the pur-
pose OF robbery.
Mr. Capan wos engaged IN a gamc of
cnrds with his wife, daughter and a
friend
The hold-up walked in unannounced. and
levcling two revovcrs ut Mr.. Caplan de-
manded his money.
Killed on the Shot.
When Mr.. Caplan empted his pockets
and his wife had turned over all the
money she had the robbor ordered Mr.
Caplan TO give him the money he had re-
ceivcd from today's business. Mr., Cap
Ian reached under the table evidently
FOR stool to throw ut the man, when
the latter fired. the bullet striking Mr..
Caplon In the heart killing him instantly.
The robber then backed out OF the house
and esca ped
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
PARDON is REFUSED
Two Murdcrers Hanged and Another
Soon Will Be.

DENVER, Feb. 1.-THE State Board
OF Pardons todny refused 10 grant par
don for Charles O. Peters OF West
Dover, o. under sentence of death for the
murder of Mrs. Amanda Youngblood sew
eral years ago.
The application was based on the claim
that Peters is insane, and was recon-
mcnded by tho trial Judge. in case It
was so proven. The board considered
the application but few moments and
in secret session.
Two of Peterss friends were also con-
victed of participating In the crime and
have suffered the death penalty. Peters
is sentenced to hang In May
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18
EXPECTS JAPAN WILL
HOLD CHINA IN CHECK
English Mission Society De-
ClareS Chinese Have Not For
cotton Lesson of 1900.

LONDON, Feb. 17-No news has
reached the missionary societies in Lon
don OF tho reported disturbance at
Nganking. and therefore 1t is considered
that even If an attack has been made
nothing serious can have happened.
There arc some American students at
Nganking. Since the mission opened
there thirty years ago there never has
been any trouble with the natives,
Tho secretary of the China mission
speaking on the subject said he thought
IL quite unlikely that there would be any
general rising. and that he was convinced
the Chinese Government would not en-
courage anti-foreign troubles, especially
while the Chinese Imperial commission
was In the United States and Europe