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CHAPTER XIII.
/ Masquerade UnwiIIinaIy.

It must have been after midnight
when the carriage drew up under the
porte-cochere of the hotel. DR.. Starva
alighted and met the concierge at the
vestibule. l heard little of what was
said at first, but the surprise of the
concierge was evident. He tossed his
arms about, and burst into excited pro-
tests. Presently land l could see that
Starva was annoyed at the action he
came to the door of the carriage and
peered within. / sat huddled up in
the corner, apparently asleep.
He is very ill--his Excellency!"
cried the concierge in French.
Listen TO me-" sternly replied
Starva in the same language. THAT
is not his Excellency, imbecile. That
is only a tourist, Mr.. Haddon. You
understand" he repeatedly slowly
shaking the concierge by the lapel of
his gorgeous coat, that is only a
tourist
The fellow looked at DR.. Starva, be-
wildered
"Mais, mails, mails" he stammered
in expostulation, pointing at me.
Appearances are sometimes treach-
erous" said Starva grimly, and added
with marked carelessness, rs Madame
de WARMER arrived?"
IAN hour ago" muttered the man,
his round eyes still staring at me.
Then do you think, fool. that his
Excellency would come to this hotel
at midnight, and at the hour that she
arrives? Are there no tongues to
talk? Are there no eyes to pry? If
Mr.. Haddon"-he emphasized the
name-"prefers to be nursed by a
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Time in European Nations.

The German empire has a uniform
time, adopted April l, 1903, the central
European time, so called, which is one
hour faster than the time of the
Greenwich meridian. The same stand
ard is in use in Austria, Hungary,
Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway
and Sweden.
The west European time is the time
of the Greenwich meridian, and is
used in England, Holland, Belgium,
Luxembourg and Spain. France, out
of national vanity. holds to the time
of Paris, both for herself and for
her colonies in Algiers and Tunis, only
nine minutes faster than Greenwich
time.
The east European time is the same
as the time of st. Petersburg, which
is 2 hours / minute and 13 seconds
faster than Greenwich time. This
standard is used in European Russia.
Turkey in Europe, Romania and Bull.
garia.
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beautiful woman, shall I, his physician,
refuse? But for his Excellency to be
nursed by beautiful woman-at
least" he added meaningly, for the
world to know it-now do you un-
derstand?"
He lowered over the little concierge,
staring down at him fiercely vindic-
tive. At the same time he slipped
into the servants unresIsting hand a
number of crisp notes. The hand of
the concierge closed over them loving.
ly; his broad, good-humored face slow
ly expanded into a smile of perfect
comprehension.
But yes, l see It all as clearly as
the nose on my face" The little
wretch placed his forefinger on that
organ and winked.
Then you will see that there are
no inquisitive servants to spy imperti-
nently. Take us up on the lift your
self. The porter may leave the bag
gage below, since Mr. Haddon goes
early tomorrow morning with his
nurse and his physician. He must
not he disturbed in his rest. Tonight
he is very i'll, as you see. There is a
long journey before us tomorrow. /
shall arrange with you later concern
ing the diligence. Lastly, you will dis
creety keep your eyes away. You
will certainly not see his Excellenoy."
DR.. Starva now placed one foot on
the carriage step. ana leaning toward
me, gently aroused me. opened my
eyes slowly and muttered something
to the effect that we had arrived.
Alighting, | grasped his arm mechan-
ically. and we proceeded slowly into
the hotel, across the hall, to the eleva-
tor. The little concierge trotted sol
EMMY in front of us.
The elevator. as well as the hall aud
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CHAPTER XI.-contlnued.

An immense man stood stiffiy at the
window awaiting us. His bearing was
slovenly, as was his attire. The spec
tacles and the puffy face, unnaturally
pale, suggested the habits of the stu
dent. But the eyes, small, crafty, and
very bright, instantly corrected my
first impression, and left me baffied
and vaguely distrustful. 1t was the
man whose reflection l had seen in
the pier-glass.
"Ah, my cousin at last! Georges,
this is Mr.. Haddon, an American. He
comes to the chateau at Alterhoffen as
our guest"
1t was impossible to doubt that he
had spied on me with Madame de
Varier's consent. But l. was certain
that he heard of my consent to go to
Alterhoffen with positive annoyance.
! was not blind to the significant look
that passed between them: the eyes
of Madame de Varier dilating in tri-
umph and defiance; DR.. Starva equal
ly defiant and sullen.
Evidently there was discord in the
camp. DR.. Starva did not welcome
the fly that had consented to walk into
the web. Well, so much the better.
A little discord might prove useful.
Madam is an admirable host" DR..
Starva said slowly in French. But if
the guest is to be quite happy he must
be content to amuse himself as
madam wishes"
The words were almost threat. l
looked with repulsion at this pale,
flabby, shutting giant. 1t would be
well to be on my guard against him.
He might be dangerous. But half the
battle was won in realizing that.
Madame de WARMER met his bold
sally, insolently careless.
"A diner. messieurs," she cried gay
ly, and took my arm, leaving the huge
DIR. Starva to follow
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the potion given me. But now that /
was supposed to have taken it, won
dered precisely what effect it should
have on me, and how soon that effect
should be felt.
Fortunately, he concerned himself
with our luggage, for the boat was al.
most at the dock. When he returned
to my side greeted him in sleepy in
difference. He looked at me keenly.
l was not blind to his satisfaction. He
shook my shoulder.
What is it! Are we arrived?"
rose to my feet unsteadily.
Yes, and 1t is necessary to hurry"
The handful of passengers had al
ready left the boat. We descended
the gangway slowly, DR.. Starvas arm
grasping mine.
We entered the closed carriage that
awaited us. / lurched clumsily into
the vehicle, and sat crouched up in
the corner, my head sunk on my
breast. / assumed 1t safe and fitting
that l should appear passably indiffer-
ent as to what passed now. Certainly
by this time the drug would have
taken some effect had l swallowed It..
But / need not say that had my wits
with me.
My companion unfastened a valise
he had brought into the carriage with
him. confess / watched him out of
the corner of my eye in some trepida-
ton.
/ was thankful when he produced
nothing more formidable than mill
tary cloak and a felt hat. To my
establishment he deity slipped from
my shoulders the light covert coat
wore, and took my hat from my head,
substituting the garments he had
taken from his bag.
could have laughed aloud, his con-
fidence in my condition was so ALSO
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He Blew the violonceIIo.

Gentlemen" recently said a Ger.
man professor, who was showing to
his students the patients in the asy.
lum, this man suffers from dellrium
tremens. He is a musician. II Is
we'll known that blowing a brass in
strument affects the lungs and throat
in such a way as to create a great
thirst, which has to be allayed by
persistent indulgence in strong drink.
Hence, in the course of time. the dis.
ease you have before you"
Turning to the patient, the profess
sor asked:
What instrument do you blow"
and the answer was:
"The violoncello. "-Clevelan Lead.
er.
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Visits Goethe,s Old House.


A young American on his first trip
10 Europe writes from Frankfurt-on-
the Main: you know all about Heidel-
berg, with its dueling place, where the
visitor always comes Just too late to
see an encounter; Homberg, the Ger
man Saratoga; Nauheim and all the
other beautiful places near this city
which every tourist thinks he must
visit.
You may know also the old Goethe
house in this city. which will always
have an additional charm for me be-
cause of my adventure there. | hap
pened to go through-cost one mark
sonally conducted young girls from
England.
Wien we reached the room where
a little old spinet stood the loquacious
guide told the girls that it had been
played upon by Frau Ruth Goethe and
by the poet himself, and that as a
special favor-he knew it would bring
an additional tip-he would allow one
of the party to play a few notes on
the instrument.
The girls could not decide which
enc should have the honor nor what
should be played. Faust, 'Egmont
and 'Mignon' were under, discussion.
when / butted in and played few
bars from The Star-Spangled Banner.
The girls didn't seem to recognize the
tune, and | have wondered ever since
was it their ignorance, the quality of
the instrument or possibly my play.
ing"
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ICE CREAM DID Ir.
He Cuts Out the Treat and She Cuts
Him Out in Return.

Come early tomorrow evening
and we will sit in the park" she had
coyly said as Walter babe her a low.
ing goodnight and went down the
steps.
He had replied with smile and a
nod. He was a young and guileless
man, and this was his first love, ex-
plains the New Orleans Picayune. He
had never been buncoed.
The next day seemed never ending
to him, but finally the sun went to bed
and Walter found a girl hanging on
his arm and headed for a park. I'm
der the budding trees they sat down
to hear the last songs of the robins be-
fore roosting high. He sat with her
hand in his, and for ten minutes
neither spoke. Then Helen softly
breathed into his ear:
That must be an ice cream parlor
across the street."
Il think it's a beer saloon" he re-
piled, as chill went up his back.
But ladies are going in there"
Eyes, but it is fashionable now
for ladies to go into beer saloons
She sought to pull her hand away,
and there was silence for moment.
Then she said
Il can almost taste chocolate ice
cream"
1T is onions you SMELL" he replied.
Some one is cooking them for sup
per-"
She moved a few inches away from
him, and under the electric light he
saw her eyebrows come together and
her nose point straight into the air.
1T seems to me that if | had dish
of ice cream" she softly began, but
as she paused he broke in:
You might have bilious collie before
morning"
MIR. Dpuy, will you have the kind
ness to escort me homer"
Certainly, my dear, but why this
hurry? Perhaps the band"
"Now-at once, sir"
"But Helen"
Miss Taylor, if you please"
But | thought we came out"
$50 we did, sir, and we have come
in, sir, and goodnight, sir. | shall
not be at home tomorrow evening"
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6DRRCRT GO6 A1 D4zk3REZ0V q CS4zafT1J

his lips. But his rat-like eyes were
watching me narrowly.
had need to think and act quickly.
The powder was a narcotic to deaden
my senses. That must be prevented
at any cost; and yet he must think
that had taken the drug.
He had called my attention TO the
hotel while he cleverly slipped the
powder into the glass. l ought not to
be less adrolt
AS the waiter passed around the
table his decanter in hand, l thrust
out my leg and tripped him up neatly.
He fell against DR. Starva, the ocean
ter still held carefully aloft.
In that moment of confusion / emp
tied the contents of my glass into my
handkerchief When Starva, furious
and perhaps suspicious, pushed the
man fiercely from him and looked at
me. was laughing heartily at his mis-
hap, the handkerchief in one hand, the
other holding out the glass for the
brandy, the fingers closing over it to
hide it from his view.
"Sante!" he cried boisterously, and
drained the contents of his glass at a
gulp. l followed his example, and in
spite of the powerful liquor, l tasted
tor fancied l tasted the dregs of the
bitter drug.
"Pah!" | cried in disgust, and was
careful to hand the glass to the waiter
instead of placing it on the table. Il
have tasted better brandy than that in
my life"
The expression OF disgust promptly
assured him that l had really drunk
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CHAPTER XII.
Treachery.

Treachery.
Three hours later DIR. Starva and
myself were on the little steamboat en-
route for Vitznau, a journey of an
hour. / had met him at the quay; he
was alone. Madame de WARMER, he
coolly informed me, had taken an
earlier boat. l was not to see her un.
til next morning.
Frankly, l scarcely liked that. l
could have wished for a more con-
genial companion. However, / was
embarked on an adventure; and must
take things as they came. 1t was to
be game of give and take. l was de-
liberately permitting myself to be their
tool for the moment; was to serve
their purpose. My wages for the serv-
ice were to be the opportunity of find
ing Sir Mortimer Brett. Until / had
penetrated the mystery of his disap-
pearance | would be as clay in their
hands. Perhaps it might be necessary
to be their partner for the nonce in
their intrigues. They might wonder
at my docility or guilelessness, but
they should not question it. That was
the delicate task l must bend myself
to for the present.
We had seated ourselves well for
ward and were quite alone, for at this
late hour the beat carried few pas
sengers. The wind coming from the
snow-clad peaks was piercing. l shiv-
cred, but rather from excitement than
from the chilly air. Already the lights
of Vitznau could be seen dimly through
the thick mists.
DR.. Starva, rolling a huge cigar in
the corner of his loose, sensual mouth,
regarded me fixedly under shaggy eye
brows.
at is cold. We must have some
cognac." Without asking for my as
sent he summoned a waiter.
Even in so trivial a matter as the
appropriateness of refreshments his
tone was more command than an in
vitation. The cagnac would be well
come enough, but one less observing
than myself might have noticed the
alacrity with which he welcomed the
excuse for the liquor.
do you know what II is to have a
headache?" he asked, and, fumbling
clumsily in his waistcoat pocket, he
produced a tiny packet.
NO." | said. yawning, and watching
him idly.
'Ah, you are fortunate. This little
powder is great benefactor to me.
We are close to Vitznau. Through
the trees there yau can get a glimpse
of the hotel we are to stop at"
He pointed at a building a quarter
of a mile distant from the landing
stage we were fast approaching, hold
ing in mid-air the packet of powder
preparatory to placing 1t on his
tongue.
l looked where he pointed; there
was not much to see; the mist en-
veloped everything The boy ap-
preached with the cognac.
My elbows on the table, fingered
carelessly the little glass placed in
front OF me. while that of DIR. Starva
was being filled. AS / Tipped il to
ward me caught glimpse of white
powder in the bottom Of my glass.
DIR. Starvas headache powderl
Here was treachery indeedl But |
did not move muscle. lifted my
eyes slowly. DR.. Starva's great head
was tipped back. The packet, empty
OF It's powder, OF course, was placed at
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Lutte and his antics so extraordinary.
When | left the carriage presently,
surely the driver must see the change
in my attire, and have his suspicious
unless he were in DR.. Starvas conf
dence!
And this fact did not escape me:
The hat did not ingulf me, as 1t
must have done had it been DIR.
Starva's.
Then If 1t were not his own
In an instant l had guessed some
thing of his game.
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Exnlalned.

How did you make out with your
French while in Paris?"
"well-er-not very we'll. You sec.
only had occasion to use the language
in speaking to shop people, and they
don't understand elegant French, you
know."-Philadelph Ledge
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-12

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w. r. HUTCHINSON.
Attorney for Petitioner.
NOTICE TO WATER USERS.
State Engineers Office,

Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. IA, 1907.
Notice is hereby gwen that Brig
ham Rees, whose postofficc address
is Calder's Station, Salt Lake City,
Utah, has made application in accord
ance with the requirements of Chap
ter 1903, Session Laws of Utah, 1905,
to appropriate six CO.. cubic feet per
second of the water from Mansfield
Spring branch of Jordan River, Salt
Lake County, Utah. A series of dams
will be maintained in the natural
channel of said stream, the first of
which is situated at a point which
lies 1874 feet south and 253 feet west
of the west quarter corner of
Section 20, Township I south, Range
east, Salt Lake base and meridian.
The last of the series of dams is sit
uated at a point which lies 73.4 feet
south and 8o6.5 feet west from the
corner above described The ponds
or runways created by the manten-
ance of these dams will be used from
January Ist to December 3Ist, inclu-
sive, of each year. for fish culture pur-
poses. After having been so diverted
and used, the water will be returned
to the natural channel of the stream
at the point last above described. This
application is designated in the State
Engineers Office as No II48.
All protests against the granting of
said application, stating the reasons
therefor, must be made by affidavit in
duplicate and filed in this office within
thirty (3o) days after the completion
of the publication of this notice
CALEB TANNER,
State Engineer.
Date of first publication February
10, date of completion OF publication
March IS, 1907.
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EVANS & EVANS,
Attorneys for Petitioner
w. R. HUTCHINSON,
.| Attorney,
sI2-5I4 ATLAS BLK.
NOTICE.

In the District Court, Probate Di-
vision, in and for Salt Lake County,
State of Utah.
In the matter of the estate of
Charles Reich, deceased.-Notice.
The petition of Fritz Springman
praying for the issuance to himself of
Letters of Administration in the es-
tate of Charles Reich, deceased, has
been set for hearing on Saturday, the
end day of March A. D., 1907, at 10
o'clock a. M, at the County court
house, in the court room of said court,
in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County,
Utah.
Witness the clerk OF said court with
the seal thereof affixed, this 18th day
of February, A. D., 1907.
(SeaD ]. U, ELDREDGE, Jr.,
- t.-. Clerk
By w. H. FARNSWORTH,
81 ..-s ..s.,. 90. Deputy Clerk.
w. r. HUTCHINSON,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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BOOTH & LEE,
,, Attorneys,
1905 AUERBACH BLDG.
NOTICE.

In the District Court, Probate Di-
vision, in and for Salt Lake County,
State of Utah.
In the matter of the estate of Paul
Fisher, deceased-Notice.
The petition of Benja L. Rich,
administrator of the estate of Paul
Fisher, deceased, praying for an or
der OF sale OF real property of said
decedent, and that all persons inter-
ested appear before The said court TO
show cause why an order should not
be granted to sell so much as shall be
necessary, of the following described
real estate of said deceased, to-wit:
1000 shares of the capital stock of
the Dalton Gold Mining & Milling
Company
1000 shares of the capital stock of
the Silver Shield Mining d Milling
Company. p. III.
900 shares OF the capital stock of
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w. X. HUTCHINSON,
Attorney,
ATLAS BLOCK.
SUMMONS.

In the Justices Court, in and for
Salt Lake City Precinct, City of Salt
Lake, County of Salt Lake, State of
Utah, before Dana T. Smith, Justice
of the Peace. .. -r. '.
NJ. Rudalette, plaintiff, VS.. P. D.
White, observation-disclosures.
The State of Utah to the Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear before the above entitled court
within ten days after the service of
this Summons upon you, if served
within the county in which this &C
ton is brought; otherwise within
twenty days after the service, and de-
fend the above entitled action,
brought against you to recover $78,
money loaned defendant by plaintiff,
and in case of your failure to do so,
judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the
complaint. ....
Given under my hand this 22nd day
of January, 1907.
DANA T. SMITH,
Justice of the Peace.
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w. X. HUTCHINSON,
Attorney,
5t2-5I4 ATLAS BLK.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

In the District Court. Probate Di-
vision, in and for Salt Lake County,
State of Utah.
In the matter of the estate of Edwin
c. Raymond, deceased.-Notice.
The petition of w. p. Cooper, ad-
ministrator of the estate of Edwin c.
Raymond, deceased, praying for the
settlement of final account of said
administrator and for the distribution
of the residue of said estate to the
persons entitled, has been set for
hearing on Saturday the end day OF
March, A. D., 1907, at 10 o'clock "a M,
ut the County court house in the court
room of said court, in Salt Lake City,
Salt Lake County, Utah.
Witness the clerk of said court with
the seal thereof affixed this 18th day
OF February, A. D., 1907.
(SeaD ]. U. ELDREDGE, Jr..
Clerk.
By w. II. FARNSWORTH,
Deputy Clerk.
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Attorneys,
SUMMONS.

In the Third Judicial District Court,
in and for Salt Lake County, State
of Utah.
Dora Gleason Brennan, plaintiff, VS..
John ]. Brennan, defendant.-Sum-
mons.
The State of Utah, to the said de-
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after the SER
vice OF this summons upon you, if
served within the county in which this
action is brought, otherwise, within
thirty days after service, and defend
the above entitled action; and in case
of your failure SO to, do judgment
will be rendered against you accord
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& IRVINE,
Attorneys,
237 Atlas Block.
SUMMONS.
SUMMONS.

In the Third District Court of Utah,
Salt Lake County.
Marion Isabel Bosch Shill, plaintiff,
VS.. Harry w. Shill, defendant-No-
tice.
The State of Utah, to the Said De-
PENDANT: '' v.i
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within twenty days after the
service of this summons upon you, if
served within the county in which this
action is brought, otherwise, within
thirty days after service and defend
the above entitled action, and in case
of your failure so to do, judgment
will be rendered against you accord
ing to the demand of the complaint,
which, within ten days after the SER
vice of this summons upon you, will
be filed with the clerk of said court
THURMAN, WEDGWOOD & IR-
VINE, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
P. o. Address, Suite 237 Atlas
Block, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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JOHN M. CANNON,
Attorney,
5I2-5I4 TEMPLETON BLDG.
NOTICE.

In the Third Judicial District Court,
in and for Salt Lake County, State of
Utah. Department No. I.
In the matter of the estate of James
Dunster, deceased.-Notice.
The petition of Ashby Snow pray
ing for the admission to probate of
a certain document, purporting to be
the last WILL and Testament of James
Dunster, deceased, and for the grant
ing of Letters Testamentory to Lewis
NJ. Cannon and Ashby Snow has been
set for hearing on Saturday, the 10th
day of February, A. D., 1907, at 10
o'clock a. m, at the County Court
House, in the court room of said
court, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake
County, Utah.
Witness the clerk of said court with
the seal thereof affixed, this goth day
ct January A. D., 1907. reff nm
(SeaD ]. U. ELDREDGE, Jr.,
By W. H. FARNSWORTH,
.tr Deputy Clerk.
f.- JOHN M. CANNON,
Attorney for Petitioner.