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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

The Denver News-Times are dis.
pensing with the state patronage with
lavish hand. But If you see 1t in
The twin sheets take it for granted it
is not so.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

New York's new congressional dele
cation stands twenty-five Republi-
cans, twelve Democrats. Not much
comfort in that for the firm of Bryan
and Hearst.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Miss Margaret. eldest daughter OF
7. ID. Burns of TERRA Amarillo, n
NJ, was married at the Savoy hotel
in Denver, on October "a, to George
r. Becker, well known coal and
mining man of Leadville.
The above is from the Weekly I'm.
plement Trade Journal and is news to
our people, at least the most of them,
being the first intimation the Her
aid had of the marriage, although oc-
curing three weeks ago, according to
the paper mentioned. AT any rate II
is not too late for the Herald to Join
many Durango friends in extending
best wishes to the couple, especially
the bride who is so well known in
Durango and surrounding country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Roy Hall came in from Ignacio last
evening 10 take in the minstrel per-
formance, returning overland this af-
ternoon. Mr.. Hall only makes Du-
range occasionally these days. Keeps
busy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

The Herald is with Governor Buch
tel 10 csswing cut party pledges.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15
This is Worth Remembering.

AS no one is immune, every person
should remember that Foley's Kid
ney Cure will cure any case of kidney
or bladder trouble that is not beyond
the reach of medicine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

The Republicans Of Durango. Il
Plata county and Colorado have mucr
to be thankful for.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

II was anything to get away from
Pattersonlsm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Tom Lucas. an old-time printer,
having worked on the Herald some
years ago, arrived last evening from
Central City. Colo, TO attend the fu.
neral of his mother, Mrs. Susan Ln-
cas-, who died Sunday. Mr. Lucas is
a brotherin-law of Joe Murphy, en-
ployed at Graden's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Manager Tnlley should instruct his
hired men to be more careful with
the scissors in matter of clipping tele-
graph, as this morning appeared an
item taken from the outside papers to
the effect that at last the election of
Judge Stevens was conceded, when
the facts are, had the Democrat peo-
pie read and copied fron the Herald
of last evening. that Judge Stevens
had corceded his defeat, his opponent
having won out by over thirty votes.
Copy the Herald more, Mr.. Democrat,
and keep up with the times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Mrs. ]. f.. Ptolemy, sister of Mrs.
d. l.. Sheets, is visitor from Man
cos. coming over last evening to the
rally.
The November Red Book, issued by
the Denver & Rio Grande. contains
an article about the Cliff Dwellings in
the Southwest corner of Colorado.
O.
Who holds No. 3S? The Theatine
Fathers OF the Sacred Heart church
ratified horse the other day ard
3S won. but up to date the holder of
this number has not put in an appear
ance.
Since the Herald laid in carload
bread guage-of paper. the price
has gone Up thirty cents hundred.
Who would have thought the Herald
order wcnld have bulled the market
to such an extent A saving of $75 in
this cne lttm IN Is not so bad.
TIE m,rtE Tt r1lr7 o. MI Ethel
Jackson were laid away in Green
mount cen etery this forenoon, the fu-
neral service taking pla &c at the Epls-
copol church at 10 O'Clock. The many
flowers surrounding the caslxet were
tokens of love from numerous friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

We have secured the agency for
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup. the new
laxative that makes the liver lively,
purifies the breath, cures headache
and regulates the digestive organs.
Cures chrcnic constipation. Ask us
abort it. George E. Tiffany, Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

r. B.. Whitaker hobbies down town
these fine days on his crutches and
enjoys being out after being laid up
so long. He is slowly but surely
mending. Mr.. Whitaker, 1t will be
remembered was seriously injured by
being struck by street car in Den
yer some months ago. one leg being
broken at the ankle and being bruised
generally.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Misses Holmes and Bjork'und. the
evarselists who have been condro ting
meetings ct the various churches and
on the streets In Durasgo the past
week or ten days. departed this morn
ing Tor Alameea. whsre they will hold
msetinss. after which they 20 to
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15
From wednesday'a Daily.

Adair Wilson returned last even
ing from Cortez.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Henry Beri returned last evening
from trip over the Southern.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Herbert G. Heath OF Lake City
passed through with his family last
evening for Silverton, where he has
accepted position in the new bank.
They came around by Montrose and
Telluride, making a two-iays journey
and about 275- miles, when the dis
tance across tn, range is orly thirty
miles. BIZ the snow en- the range
made travel for Mrs. Heath and the
children impossible. Mr.. Heath was
County treasurer OF Hinsdale county,
but reslgred a few days ago to go to
Silverton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

Silas w. Smith returned last even
Ing from short trip to Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

The Lady Minstrels can Away
count on full house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-15

w. A. Bateman and B. Bran of
Calumet, Mich, who represent the
purchasers of the Nellie mine. came
in from that property last evening in
company with w. H. Lamb and reg
istered at the Southern. They at
tended to the making out of the pa.
pers and departed on the eastern this
morning. 1t is understood they in
tend to return soon and start work.
John Reit, the locator and owner who
sold, says he has some more claims,
some of which he hopes will prove to
be as good ms the one he sold.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-15

One must go through the estab- lishment of the Valdez Cold Storage Co, to fully appreciate what advantages are offered to the meat buying public by this popular concern. In addition to the large stock of beef, mutton and pork of the best quality the shop has a supply of pork tenderloins, sweet breads, brains, calves liver and fresh OK tongue always on hand. The warm storage department, a room 3ON4O is stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables at all times, SO that the people of Valdez can secure everything in that line that can be obtained in the markets of Seattle.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-15

We have received a complete shipment of fresh beef, mutton, pork, veal and spring chickens. Valdez Market. Phone 29.
 In order to handle the increased amount of reading matter in the PRosPEcTOR to the best advantage we have been forced to change the form of the paper somewhat and for a couple of weeks the makeup will be rather mixed, but as soon as the plant can be ad- Justed to the new conditions we will turn out the nentest as well as the newsiest weekly along this coast.
 Will make you special price on Kings Apples by the box. Val. dez Market,
 A check for $1SOO, in return for seventeen tons of rock tells an eloquent story of the fabulous riches of the Chichagoff island strike which has all Sitka up on it's toes. The rock was taken out of the De Groff ledge at the cam and sent to the Tacoma shelter.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-15
Stampede to Bear Creek

Fairbanks, Nov. 15-A big stam- pede Is on to Bear Creek, q tribu- tary of the Chandelar river. Hun dreds of prospectors are now on the way from all interior camps and another Eldorado is likely to spring up in the new diggings. The last strike Is 85 miles from Ft. Yukon.
 The news has reached Seattle that miners at Iakataga are with out supplies and in danger of s1ar- vation.
 Geo. Henderson was one of yesterdays arrivals from the Tan ana. lie reports roadhouses and trail better than he expected to find them at this time of the wear.
 Silk, Sateen and Knit Skirts at Ladies Bazaar.
 Saratoga is due here tomorrow.
 Mir. w. Crawford expects his wife to arrive cn one of the next boats. They will reside in Pete Cashman's house on Keystone Av.
 Heavy Kid Gloves at Ladies' Bazaar
 From 1870 to 1906 the U. s. government has collected nearly $1O,OOO,OOO royalty on Alaska seal skins.
 Any of our new subscribers who fail to receive THE BULLETIN re- gularly will kindly notify the of- flee. The route is new to our car rler and he may overlook some of our patrons.
 Councilman Branch is he new mayor of Fairbanks. He is the fourth this year.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-15
Notice.

Every one receiving freight hereafter is requested to call at Archibald X Compnnys store and take up freight bills before goods are delivered from wharf. Storage charged after 24 hours.
 ARCHIBALD & Go.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-15
A.L-.LEV1 g. co. Bankers
 Valdez, Alaska We Do A General Bankinu Business

Buy and Sell Exchange Buyand Ship Gold Accept Deposits
 ke collections and Loan Money approved If Interest - ~ ~
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-15
CT Strike.

om Landlock
 e Bourke has
 trike of prom
 he result of a
 '. Bourke had
 quantities of
 nd started 10
 ascending the e distance he
 dynamite on Et as he started hountain goat ! |uSh and started F. As the last bwn the goats that that was le goat which
 about eight
 to run, when ] with d roar the camp a ow. The billy  dA a dynamite Of his strange on of the goat mountain side lposing a rich nd of cuprum
 landed in a feet away and lurt.
 nt of beef, veal, ems and oysters rtland for the like home but ose second. We been close for the }, predict that
 will be a re- e.--Wh hitchorse
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
man who had taken . motdentous res. olution.
 "Ofacer of the guard" said he short

man who had taken d-mondentous res olution.
 "ofncer of the guard" said he short y.
 "Yes, sire"
 T wish your assistance" T am at your command. sire"
 'Is there subaltern here?"
 Lieutenant de la Tremouille Is at the side guard" Very we'll You will place him in command. You will yourself go to tho apartment of NJ. de vlvonne. If he is not there you must go and seek him. Wherever he IS, you Ms.st find him rithin the hour" "Yes, sire"
 You will give him an order from me- At o'clock he Is to be in his car riage at the east gate of the palace. His sister, Mme. de Montespan, will await him there, and he is charged by me to drive her to the chateau of Petit Bourg. You will tell him that he is an- swerable to me for her arrival there"
 "Yes, sire.P De Catinat raised his sword in salute and started upon his mission.
 The king passed on down the corri- dor and opened door which led him into a magnificent anteroom. all ono blaze of mirrors and gold, furnished to a marvel with the most delicate ebony and silver suit, on a deep red carpet of Aleppo, as soft and yielding as the moss of forest.
 Without knocking, he opened the door farther and passed on into tho lady's boudoir.
 It was large and lofty room, very different from that from which he had
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20

your subjects"
 The king sank back into his chair with groan. Forever the same," aid he. "Why, you are worse than Father la Chaise and Bossuet"
 Nay, nay" said she gayly, with the Iuick tact in which she never failed. I have wearied you when you have topped to honor my little room with our presence. That is indeed ingrat- tude, and it were just punishment you were to leave me in solitude to- morrow and so cut of all the light of ny day. And why have you not rid len today, sire?''
 "Pah! It brings me no pleasure. There was time when my blood was tirred by the blare of the horn and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20


 turn in oae way or the other. Day light turned to the pearly light of even ing. and that again to dusk. but she still sat waiting in the shadow. At last, however. there came a quick. sharp tread, crisp and authoritative. which brought her to her feet with flushed cheeks and her heart beating wildly. The door opened. and she saw outlined against the gray light of the outer passage the erect and graceful figure of the king.
 "Sire. one instant and mademolselle will light the lamp"
 DO not call her" He entered and closed the door behind him. "Francolse. the dusk is welcome to me because it screens me from the reproachcs which must lie In your glance even if your tongue be too kindly to utter them"
 "Reproaches. sire, God forbid that [ should utter themw
 "when I last left you. Francolse. ie was with a good resolution In my mindl I tried to carry it out. and 1 failed-L failed remember that you warned ne. Fool that I was not to follow: your ndvice.-
 We are all weak and mortal. sire Who has not faIlen7 Nay. sire. it soea to my heart to see you thuss
 lie was stanos7s us ,uv nsrsusce. .s, face buried in his hands. and she could tell by the catch of his breath that hs was weeping.
 T cannot do without you. Fran- coIser' he cried T am the loaeliest man in all this world. like one whoI lives on a great mountain peak. win none to bear him company. Who havs I for a frieDdf Whom can I rely upouf Some are for the church; some gre foei their families. mcst are for themselves. But who of them all Is single mindedf You are my better self. Fancoise. Ycu. are ny guardian angel whst shs good fsther says is true. and the nearse, I sn to yo1 the farther am I iron sII' that is evil Tel me. FnBcoise. dal you love ueT
 n have loved yo1 for years. sfre Her voice vas low. but ciesr-ths votcs of woman to vbon coquetry vss ab- borreut
 Fl hsd bopsd it Hfnncelsa and ypa t thrfls ne so bear yvu say it VI yo1 be ny wife. Fnscu1ser
 And so fhe noDe.t 0a h vol tru<1 csDe- = Dausp1 fR a n@ se1nt snly aa l.gnnG bscup enn1nm un 1n8 nk&m. - ~ - -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20

soft5kS for MSm.-
 Psrs la Chahs and ths biahop shook their heads.
 You would befrisnd God's snsmiss. thenr
 sNo. no; not if they ass indeed sos
 "Can yop doubt iti h 1t possibIe that your heart still turns 'toward tho herssy of your youthi"
 No. father; but 1t is not in natme to forget that my father and my grand- father''--
 May, thsy have answered for thstr own sins. 10 1t possible that the church has been mistaken in you1 Do you, thon. refuse the int favor which shs asks of youi You would accept her aid. and vt you would sivs none inI return"
 Mme. ds Maintsnon russ with the air of ono who has made he1 resolution. You arc wiser than l." ss!d shA ~and to you have been committed tho inter. ests of tho church. will do what you advise"
 You promiss itr
 T do."
 Her two visitors threw up thelr,hands together. Tt is . blessed day." thsy cried. land generations yet unborn will learn to desm 1t O."
 She sat hAk stunned by the prospect which was opening out in front Of her. Ambadous che had as the Jesuit had surmised, always been- ambitious for the power which would enable her to leave the world hotter than she found 1t But close at the heels Of her Joy there came a sudden revulsion to doubt and despondency. Was not all this fine prospect mere day dream1 And how could these men be 70 sure that they held the king in the hollow of their hand? The Jesuit read tho fears which dulled the sparkle of her, eyes, and answered her thoughts.
 "The church redeems its pledges swiftly" said he. "And you. my, daughter. you must Do a prompt when your own turn comes"
 T have promised. father"
 'Then 1t is for us to perform. Ton will remain in your room all evening"
 "Yes, father"
 'The king already hesitates. 1 spoke with him this morning, and his mind was full of blackness and despair. His better self turns in disgust from his sins. have to see and speak with him once more. and go from your room to his. And when have spoken he will come from his room to yours, or have studied bis heart for twenty years in vain." They bowed low to her. both together. and left her to her thoughts.
 An hour passed. and then a second one. as she sat in her fauteuil. her tapestry before her. but her hands list. less upon her lap. waiting for her fate. Her life's future was now being set- tied for her. and she was powerless to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20

just come. Three long windows from ceiling to floor took up one side, and through the delicate pink tinted blinds the evening sun cast subdued and dainty light. At the farther side, prone upon an ottoman, her face buried in the cushion. her beautiful white arms thrown over it, the rich coils of her brown hair hanging in dis order across the long curve of her ivory neck, lay. like dropping flower, the woman whom he had come to dis card.
 At the sound of the closing door she had glanced up, and then, at sight of the king, she sprang to her feet and ran toward him, her hands out, her blue eyes bedimmed with tears.
 "Ah, sire" she cried, with a pretty little sunburst of joy through her tears. ''then l have wronged you! have wronged you cruelty! But you have come after me to tell me that you have forgiven mer' She put her arms forward with the trusting air of a pretty child who claims an embrace as her due. but the king stepped swift ly back from her.
 "All is over forever between us," he cried harshly. Your brother will await you at the east gate at o'clock, and 1t is my command that you wait there until you receive my further orders."
 She staggered back as if he had struck her. "Leaye you!" she cried.
 You stsleave the court"
 "The eourtl Aye. willingly; this in stant! But you! An. sire, you ask what Is impossible"
 .T do not ask, madame: order. Since you have learned to abuse your position. your presence has become in- tolerable. The united kings of Europe have never dared to speak to me as you have spoken today. Such things are not done twice. madame. You see your mistake now. At 6 o'clock you leave Versailles forever" His eyes flashed and his small upright figure seemed to swell in the violence of his indignation, while she leaned away from him. one hand across her eyes.
 "Oh. I have been wicked- she cried. 'I know it: I know it. How could l speak to you SO. How could I! Oh, that some blight may come upon this unhappy tongue. I. who have had nothing but good from you. to insult you. who arc the author of all my hap piness, Oh. sire. forgive me. forgive me: for pityis sake forgive meT'
 Louis was by nature a kind hearted man His feelings were touched. and his pride also was Hatterc1 by the abasemcnt of this beautiful and naughty woman. His face softened somewhat in it's expression e he gianceI at her. but he shook his head. and his voice was as firm as ever as be answered
 Tt is useless. madame said be. T h.ve thought this matter over for a long time. and your madness today has only hurried what must In any case have taken place. You must leave the palaceL-
 T viii leave the palace Say only inst you forgive me Oh. sire. I cannot bear yOu- anger. It crusaes ne down I am not strong enough It is not ban ishnent. t is death to which you sen te1ce ne Think of our louUrean Of love. s;re. and ssy thaf you forgive ne Oh. vfn yoa not give your anger up for n;1ef Ny Cod be veeps. o1. I an saved: an sared-
 -N0. no. naizne.- cried fke kinE. daskt1x hs haDd scuo his eyes- -To1 = fh~ - oS 0s nnn - -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
CHAPTER VIII.


 constant to bis new humor.
 The routine of his life remained
 unchanged, save that 1t was the room of the frail beauty rather than of Mime. de Maintenon which attracted him in the afternoon. And in sym pathy with this sudden relapse into his old life his coats lost something of their somber hue. His.walk was brisk CT. and he gave a youthful flourish to his cane as Q defiance to those who had seen In his reformation the first symptoms of age.
 And as the king frightened. SO all the great court frightened too. The salons began to resume their former splendor, and gay coats and glittering embroidery which had lain in drawers for yezrs were seen once more in the halls of the palace. The Montespan anteroom was crowded every morning with men and women who had some suit to De urged. while her rivals chambers were as deserted as they had been before the king first turned a gracious look upon her. Faces which had been long banished from the court began 10 reappcar In the corridors and gardens unchecked and unrebuked. while the black csssock of the Jesuit and the purple soutane of the bishop were less frequent coIors in the royal circle.
 But the church party was never se- r;ously alarmed at this reIapse. The grave eyes of priest or Of prelate fol- lowed Louis in his escHade ss vsry huntznen might watch . young deer which Esnbols about In the meadow under the inprsssioa that t is master. = ~--- S.--s s-s .ad path is nef- ed and 1t Is h truth as nsch h tbelr hands e tAo1gh it wers iyias bound before thsz- ney vaite1 fhersforA sud thy Gienfiy phn,ed bov tbe pr,di<aI ni<ht bst bs cenlf vffh o1 his refun
 b tls m1Hz1aHaf - an1z4E.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20

"Half an hourv' The king looked lsmayed for an instant and then be- an to laugh. May. In that case" aid he. T had best remain where I m, for 1t is too late to go, and ccn ay with a clear conscience that 1t was he clocks fault rather than mine." T trust that 1t was nothing of ves2 reat importance, sire" said the lady. vith look of demure triumph in her yes.
 By no means" ts>f fsJsls ''No state affair.""
 "No, no; 1t was only that 1t was the our at which had intended to rebuke he conduct of presumptuous person. lut perhaps it is better as 1t is. My bsence will in itself convey my mes age and in such sort that I trust nay never see that persons face more t my court. But, ah, what is this?" The door had been flung open, and Gme. de Montespan, beautiful and surl- us, was standing before them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20

sights as are to be seen in this palace todayT
 .Oh, if 1t could be 60! But think. father: think of those about him-the dauphin. monsieur hls brother. his ministers. You know how little this would please them and how easy 1t Is for them to sway his mind"
 The faces of the two ecclesiastics who had dismissed her other objections with . smile and a wave cIouded over at this.
 -ay daughter" said the Jesuit grave ly. "that is q matter which you may leave to the church IL may be that we. too. have some power over the kings mind and that we may lead him in the right path. even though those of his own blood would fain h0ee ft otherwise. The future only can show win whom the power iies But youf Love and duty both draw ysu one way nov. and the church msy count upon you and you upon the church IL will serve you If you in turn will but serve it-
 what higher wish could haveY
 -You will be OUT da1zhtei.suf queen our champion. and you win beal the wounds of the suffering chuch nbe Hur1>nts must 60. ney nut De driven forth. The goats must be dL vided from the shcepl he king b al resiy fn two nind& Louvois is our frsend nov. If you ore vfth ua. tben aI vfn he veIl-
 Bat fafb9. thfnk bow nany th<rs are. And fhfrk- tooL of Ger s19exf1E8 sbe1d tbey be driven fsrih-
 nek cWs nes in Or swn kan1a- Ank AnR Am - - h9ss