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California and compelled a Boston man to
pass around the hat.



Foreign.
The Russian people received calmly the
news of the dissolution of the duma, pre-
cautions having been taken at the leading
cities to suppress any outbreak. About
seventy men were shot in a mutiny at
Kieff, and another outbreak of troops &C.
CURED at Kaluga. A revolutionist arsenal
was found in the woods in Courland by the
Russian police, and thirty leaders were ar
rested. A dispatch from London said that
the British foreign office had proposed to
the American State Department the extern
sion of the Newfoundland modus vivendi
to cover the next seasons fisheries. The
strike Of the French winegrowers is spread
ing, and collision between troops and peo-
pie occurred at Narboune; the ministry was
given vote of confidence: Marcelin Albert
and other leaders of the winegrowers'
movement were arrested. The German for
eign office authorized statement that
Baron Speck Won Sternburg would not be
recalled, and that his health gave no oc-
casion for concern. Five men were killed
in an automobile accident about 100 miles
from Naples. An insane man threw dyna-
mite cartridge among the Greek deputies in
session at Athens, but the fuse became de-
tached in Its flight from a gallery and no
harm was done. All the natives opium
dens in Shanghai were closed by an I'M
perial edict, though the drug continued to
be sold openly in the city.
In the District.
The application of DIR. Alma c. Arnold
for license to establish private hospital
at 10th and 1 streets northwest was the
subject Of a public hearing before the
board Of Commissioners. The Commission
ers accepted the offer of Allen w. Mallery,
agent for the Presbyterian congregation of
Georgetown, owner of the old Presbyterian
burying grounds, located near 34th and r
streets, to buy the burial grounds for pub
lie playground, at the sum of $21, 500 %.
1t was decided not to locate the District
stables in the block. bounded by Bryant,
Adams. Sd and I'd streets northwest. The
Washington high schools held their COM
mencement exercises in Convention Hall.
The new War College building was COM
pleted. Justice Anderson denied the writ of
mandamus sought by Miss Mary E. Male
to compel the board of education to rein
state her as teacher in the public schools.
Tentative plans for the erection of a $780,
600 building for the Chamber of Commerce
were approved at a meeting of the building
committee. General orders were issued
from headquarters. District of Columbia
Militia, announcing that the annual en-
campment of the guard will be held at
Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, w. Va.
Joseph Graham HOWE fell from the top
of the new House of Representatives office
building and was instantly killed. Thomas
johnson, colored, shot and killed Jennie
Washington and then killed himself. George
Henry Mettler committed suicide by hang
ing himself in the woodshed at his home.
Among those who died were Rev. James
OBrien, S. j., and Henry c. Sholes.
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Walls in Subway,

The Northeast Washington Citizens Asso-
citation has filed complaint with the Com
missioners- as to the appearance Of the
walls under the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road viaduct on H street northeast and re-
quested that the walls be painted white.
The members Of the association will be
notified that the Commissioners are now
considering the question Of making the
walls in the subway lighter
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Alleged Theft.

A charge of larceny from the District Of
Columbia was preferred against Samuel F.
Hunter, a bricklayer who was arrested
this afternoon by Detectives Hartigan and
Evans. 1t is charged he took a wrench
worth 81 from the sever at 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue and sold 1t for 30
cents. Hunter, who is forty-four years of
age lives at 1880 II street northeast. The
detectives say he had been drinking. He
was arrested about one hour after the
wrench diSappeared.
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FASTENING CASES.
Action of District Attorney in Behalf
of Prisoners Awaiting Trial.

In order to dispose Of a. number of cases
against prisoners confined in the jail under
minor charges, United States Attorney
Baker has asked Justice Gould to preside
in Criminal Court No. 2 throughout the
coming week in the absence Of Justice
Barnard
The district attorneys office is engaged in
presenting to the grand jury the testimony
relating to the Terra Gotta disaster of De-
cember 80 last, when a number of the pas
sengers on the Inflated train, No. &C, were
killed and many injured. Eight persons
were held by the coroner's jury as respon-
sible for the death of the victims.
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Ten Dollars for Six Eggs.

For six eggs Joseph Brooks must pay
$40. That was the price which Judge Null
lowry, in the Police Court. fixed today.
Brooks was being watched yesterday by
Special Waterman Charles Fillius and De-
tective Watson of the first precinct, and
they saw him go to farmers wagon on
the line at the Center market and slip six
eggs into his pocket
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To Close Ross Road,

Ross road in Rock Creek Park will be
closed to traffic for three or four months,
according to order issued by the Com
missoners yesterday. The closing of the
of a concrete bridge TO replace the present
old wooden bridge over the big valley and
which spans that road. The new bridge
will cost $4,000
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Slight Blaze in Apartment House.

No. 8 engine company responded to To-
cal alarm of fire this morning about $50
o'clock, a slight blaze having been dis
covered in the Roland apartment house,
Maryland avenue and Cd street northeast.
The fire caused by the burning of
waste paper and was extinguished by occu-
pants of the house before the arrival of the
firemen and before any damage had been
caused.
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Attempt at BURGLARY.

Report has been made to the police Of tho
eighth precinct that two white men made
effort to force an entrance at the store
of John Wahl, 1918 u street, this morning
about o'clock. The men were seen remov-
ing the grating from cellar window, the
police were told, and they can be Identified.
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SPIRITUALIsM.

MRS. FRIEDA Noble HAS MOVED TO 1923
~-lIth St w. where her meetings will be Sunday.
Tuesday and Friday evenings usual personal
interviews daily.
MR. ALFRED II. TERRY WILL HOLD A MEET
ing, lecture followed by messages. Sun evening,
Mt o'clock. at 131 st. ne. Interviews daily.
Phone East 1512-M.
MRS UENKIE HOLDS MEETINGS. AT II 4TH
st. Sc Sunday and Friday evenings, at o clock.
Every gets a reading Advice daily.
MRS. H. NJ. NOLAN WILL HOLD A SPIRITUAL
meeting Sunday, June %, at 40 9th st. n.w
pm.
KELLER 1901 FAIRMONT ST: LAST WEEK OF
season: 81 and 50; sttings daily; information on
all matters; seances; wonderful manifestations;
Wednesday and Friday nights, SOC. je196t'
MIR E. MILLION is DAILY GIVING PSYCHIC
readings and Independent slate writings. You
call at any time and have private sitting
Advice and informa tion. 912 Eye st. NV.
ip2O-3Ots
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

ECCLESIA MEETS IN NAVAL
Lodge Hall, 800 Pa. Sc, at IL 80 a All
welcome. Seats free. Preaching nothing
the kingdom of God. Jesus Amounted and Him
Crucifed." Acts, viii:l2; Cor, liz.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07

awaited US. l lurched clumsily into
the vehicle, and sat crouched up in
the corner, my head sunk on my
breast. l assumed 1t safe and fitting
that should appear passably indiffer,
ent as to what passed now. Certainly
by this time the drug would have
taken some effect had | swallowed It.
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 a 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 alouc, his con.
ldence in my condition was SO aSsS-
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 Or. Star.a's conn
dence!
And this fact did not escape ne:
The hat did not ingulf mo, as 1t
must have done had it heen DR..
Starva's.
Then II 1t were not his own
In an instant | had guessed some
thing of his game.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07

great care, as caryers and decorators
they were unrivalled in the execution
OF rock paintings and in carving the
ornamental figures of their dwellings,
their boats and sacred enclosures.
But the Maoris were also noted for
their remarkable %tattooing, which was
designed to clothe as well as to decor.
ate the body. The Maori artist knew
how TO give endless variety to the
curves of his drawing, the natural fur.
rows, the movements Of the counte.
nance, the play of the muscles
everything was made to enhance the
charm Of the design, and a hale young
man certainly presented a fine sight
draped only in this delicate network Of
blue lines on the ruddy brown of his
skin.
There are about 5000 Maoris left.
These have retired to the northern
provinces of New Zealand, where GER
tain reservations have been set apart
as their exclusive property.
Schools have been established,
which the Maori children attend regu.
larly. 1t is said that such Of them as
continue into the higher branches OF
learning are worthy rivals of white
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Geographic Maya,
zine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07
CHAPTER xl.-contlnusd.

CHAP EH Nl,-Continisu'
An immense man stood stiH,Y at the
window awaiting US. His bea ing was
slovenly, as was his attire. ace 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 bafiled
and vaguely distrustful. 1t was the
man whose reflection I had seen In
the pier.glass.
"Ah, my cousin at last! Georges,
this Is Mr.. Haddon. an American. Ha
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 | vas 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. DIR. Starva did not welcome
the hy 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 II
the guest is to be quite happy he must
be content to amuse himself as
madam wishes"
The words we're almost a threat. ]
looked with repulsion at this pale
fiabby, 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, i%nsolently careless.
"A diner, messieurs," she cried gay
iy, and took my arm, leaving the huge
DR.. Starva to follow.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07
Historic Canonchet,
"House of Tragedy"
Will No Longer Be
Home of Spragues

direst poverty. Her only Sol lies In a
suicides grave. Her daughters tried
the stage, but did nothing OF conse.
quence. But the life Of W." Sprague,
as they call him still il. node Island,
is as eventful to-day as 1t was in the
times Of war.
William %Sprague's membership In
the A. & W. Sprague Manufacturing
company, doing business In all parts
Of New England in the sixties, AFFORD.
ed him in wealth the power which
made him at the 6 of 2S the gov.
ernor of Rhode Island. This was In
1860. His advent as such and as com
mander.in.chief of the Rhode Island
soldiery, put him into the eye of the
country as a subject altogether out Of
the ordinary.
The civil war was on.
Sprague was a mere youth, and one
of the heads of business enterprises
involving the employment OF $4,000
workmen. His shops, mills and foun.
dries beclouded the sky with their in
dustry, until 1t was said, Whenever
you see smoke in Rhody, 1t belongs to
the Spragues,"
lie was g~overnor-the youngest var
governor. As chief in command Of the
states military forces he insisted on
taking the field In person. He was
always dashingly brave; so said his
soldiers, The masses hailed him as
their hero; others looked ON In won.
der.
He went to the United States senate
in 1863 and served IL years.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07
KING OF cANNIBAL ISLANDS.


Strange and wonderful tales OF the
cannibals of the southern Pacific were
told by Rev. John Hopkins Denison.
pastor Of the Central Congregational
church, who has recently returned
from the island Of New Britain, on the
coast OF New Guinea. says the Boston
Transcript. Rev, Mr., Denison told Of
his personal observations Of the habits
Of cannibals, and especially those who
had recently been converted. The most
remarkable case was that Of Tobogo, a
native chieftain, who, according to the
account given by Rev, Mr., Denison,
had gone with his sling into a neigh.
boring village and killed iye men
against whom he cherished a grudge,
He carried all five bodies back to his
own hut and ate them n by one.
Shortly after this he was converted to
Christianity. He then returned to the
village and made a speech. Mounting
a stump In the presence OF a vast as.
semblage. he said; Once | killed my
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07
Brilliant Kate Chase.

While United States senator he mar
ried Katherine Chase, famed al Kate
Chase, the beautiful daughter of Sal
mon =. Chase, Lincoln's secretary OF
the treasury. with this brilliant mar.
riage began the social career which
sent the name of Chase-Sprague to the
greater salons of Europe and America,
Kate Chase in that day was account
ed the most brilliant woman in the so.
ciety of her own country. She was
beautiful, she was a diplomat of mar
velous methods, the homage of the
greatest statesmen of that time was
hers, she was the queenly leader of
Washington's social and official life.
And what was her quest? The older
generation win recall the plot and the
Interpreting OF those years to make
Salmon p. Chase president OF the
United States. The fact that this great
ambition of a daughter was never graf
flied was probably the precursor Of
that adverse fate which has relent.
lessly pursued and gnawed the heart
of every Sprague ambition felt since
that time.
Early In her married life Kate Chase
| Sprague built C%anonchet. on an estate
Of $50 acres at Narragansett pier.
The house was at that time
the grandest mansion on the
coast. It stands on the favorite
camping ground of Canonchet. chief OF
the Narragansett tribe of Indians. 1t
cost a million dollars. Its furnishings
were brought from the stores Of many
countries. 1t is n palace within,
strangely, voluptuously featured, u
! labyrinth Of halls, hooks. salons,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07
RISE OF THE MAoRlS.
Advance in Fifty Years from savagery
to Civilization.

The Maoris are in many respects the
most remarkable savages with whom
the white man has come In contact.
Fifty years 9 cannibalistic feasts,
at which the flesh of their fallen enc.
niles was served, were not uncommon.
To-day several members OF their
race are members Of the New Zealand
parliament, and Maori women as well
as the white women Of New Zealand
exercise the right TO vote.
When the British first occupied the
islands, in the early part of the nine
teenth century, 1t is estimated that
there were about 100, 900 Maoris In
New Zealand.
The English found that they had a
genius for war, showing unusual abili-
ty In building, terrifying and defend.
ing stockades, and they experienced
considerable difficulty In s~ubduing
them.
The Maoris were also skilled In sew.
eral arts, They titled the soil with
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07

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 eleya.
tor. The little concierge trotted sol.
EMMY in front of us.
The elevator, as well as the hall and
corridors, was deserted at this late
hour. We met nc one.
Arriving at the suite Of rooms al.
loted to us the concierge was sum.
marily dismissed. But before he left
us the servant insisted on whispering
to DIR. Starva these words, which no
doubted startled him as much as they
did me:
THE sister of his Excellency is in
tie hotel, Shall tell her that"
DR.. Starva clutched the shoulder OF
his informant, and held him In a fierce,
viselike grip.
"ThTire times stubborn fool" he
s-eTle3, what c is it to Mr..
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07

Starva IN the same Language. "rhat
is not his Excellency, imbecile. That
is only q tourist, q Mr.. Haddon. You
understand" he repeatedly slowly,
shaking the concierge by the lapel Of
his gorgeous coat, that 10 only a
tourist"
The fellow looked at Or. Starva, be.
wildered.
"Mals. mas, mails" he stammered
In e~xpostulation, pointing at me.
Appearances are sometimes treach.
erous" said Starva grinly, and added
with marked carelessness, rs Madame
de WARMER arrived?"
AN 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? II
Mr.. Haddon"-he emphasized the
name-"prefers to be nursed by a
beautiful woman, shall I, his physician,
refuse? But for his Excellency to be
nursed by a beautiful woman-at
least he added m%eaningly, for the
world to know it-now do you un.
derstaud?"
He lowered over the little concierge,
staring down at him fiercely vindic.
tive. At the same time he slipped
into the servants unresistlng 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. | see II 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 be disturbed in his rest. To.nigh,
he is very Ill, as you see. There is a
long journey before us tomorrow. !
shall arrange with you later concern.
ing the diligence. Lastly, you will dis
creetly keep your eyes away. You
will certainly not see his Excellency.'
DIR. Starva now placed one foot on
the carriage step, and leaning toward
me, gently aroused me. l opened my
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07

" WV ' WV ''N's
He did his utmost to accomplish
my financial ruin declared william
%Snrague, who vas war governor of
Rhode Island when the north and
south decided to discuss their differ
enccs at the lannon's mouth. II can
never forgive her"
The governor and Mrs. Sprague, his
second wife, retired to C~anonchet' to
make their plans. In order to gain
time they said not a word when II was
asserted that they had forgiven the
clipping bride and that she and the
bridegroom would be welcomed there,
and that eventually she would inherit
the house of tragedy, the home of a
thousand memories of bygone days.
But their silence did not mean ron.
sent. For when all their plans had
been formulated, Gov. and Mrs.
Sprague instructed their lawyer,
Henry Wellington Wack, of New York,
to arrange for the sale of the historic
estate, just as 1t nov stands. A great
inheritance has been forfeited because
a young girl saw fit to make a shop
ping trip to Providence and then sud.
denly make up her mind to get mar.
ried.
Fall back A years and march along
with the events Of the time, Il time
when Lincoln had that able and am.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07
'Ap7KZR H7Nyy NeNI
dIIyRtafy zoe Ap Dz2Rk7uWtcC1HaZT1J

tied the contents OF my glass into my
handkerchief. When Starve, furious
and perhaps suspicious, puzzled the
man fercely from him and looked at
me, l was laughing heartily at his mis-.
hap, the handkerchief In II hand, the
other holding out the glass for the
brandy, the fingers closing over 1t to
hide it from his view.
"Sante!" he cried boisterously, and
drained the contents of his glass at a
gulp. ] followed his example. and in
spite Of the powerful liquor, | tasted
Tor fancied I tasted the dregs Of the
bitter drug.
"Pah!" | cried in disgust, and was
careful to hand the glass to the waiter
instead Of placing 1t on the table. II
have tasted better brandy than hat in
my life
The expression Of disgust promptly
assured him that | had really drunk
the potion given me. But now that
was supposed to have taken 1t, | won.
dered precisely what effect it should
have on me, and how soon that effect
should be felt.
Fortunately, he concerned himself
with luggage, for the boat was al.
most at the dock. When he returned
to my side I greeted him in sleepy in
difference. He looked at mt keenly.
| was not blind to his satisfaction. He
shook my shoulder.
What is 1t! 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.. Starva's arm
grasping mine.
We entered the closed carriage that
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07
Instinct Babe Him Respond to Call Of
the Bell.

II. b. Smith OF Monterey, Cal, has
a remarkable bay horse, Muggins,
which appears to have more religious
instinct than the majority Of animals.
The horse has been used by Mr.. Smith
for the last 20 years to draw the fami.
ly to the village church. In the last
20 years there have been only two
Sundays IN which Muggins didn't
have 70 carry some member OF the
family to church. The second occa.
sion was a few Sundays ago, A year
ago the horse vas turned into the
yard for a little Sunday recreation and
nothing o was thought of Muggins
until the far distant toll Of the church
bell was heard. Then the horse
pricked up his ears, and realizing that
be was late, started of at a quick
pace for the church, He went directly
under the shed and took his accus.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-07
Unfortunate Willie Sprasue.

After n few silent and pathetic years
down there by the sea the household
Of Sprague was again disrupted. Willie
Sprague had again come under the In.
fiuence Of his mother. He became a
reporter on q Washington paper, then
shifted to a similar position In New
York, A beautiful girl was born to his
wife-Inez Sprague-and the present
Mrs. Sprsgue became at once an aunt
and q grandmother.
Willie's wife procured a divorce from
him and married Gerrit s. Wheaton,
a welcome guest at Canonchet for
three years. Wheaton was a million
aire; Willie Sprague was an erratic
genius, at times exceptionally bril-
liant, always impulslye, loving and at.
fe~ctionate.
Canonchet was having its house par,
ties and the halls were aglow with
oriental splendor. The Forentine
fountain OFF the dining.room was trick.