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ed to be more than usually heavy run on their
wares.
Surely they were shouting familiar name,
Mary thought She came out of her brown study
and listened. It was something to do with Ste
phen Richford
Startling disclosures in the city. Collapse OF
a great firm. Richford & Co. 60 down. Warrant
out for the arrest Of the senior partner. Flight
of stephen Richford."
Mary listened in amazement Her brother knew
great deal about this man. he had always been
spoken of as wealthy individual And here
was Beatrice Darryll's husband criminal and a
fugitive from Justice Nobody appeared to be
talking about anything else the name was on
the streets. Mary could hear IL everywhere. A
bent man. with clerical hat and glasses and an
Inverness cape, hurried by the girl as she came
out Of the hotel Even this elderly gentleman
seemed interested
He pushed his way into the hotel and feebly
ascended the stairs if he had business there.
In so large a place every respectfully dressed
man could pass in and out without inourrng sus-
picion. No hall porter would stop any visitor
and ask his business, so that the elderly clergy
man passed unchallenged As he came to the
door of Beatrice's room he hesitated for mo-
ment and then passed in and closed the door
behind him.
Nobody here!" he muttered. Maid gone off
down here and wait till Beatrice comes back.
What's this? A letter addressed by some un-
known correspondent to Mrs. Richford. BY Joye!
Sartors's address on the flap. Now, what does
this little game mean? And who wrote the let
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ter? My dear Sartoris, if only had you here
for the next five minutes!"
The mans face suddenly convulsed with rage,
his fists were cenched passionately. He paced
up and down the room with the letter in his
hand.
This may tell me something" he said; "this
may be clue. I'll open it,"
AS frequently happens with thick envelopes, the
gum defective, and the back of penknife
served to open the cover without in any way
betraying the fact that the cover had been tam
pered with, puzzled frown crossed the face
of the thief
"Berrington!" he muttered; "Berrington! Oh.
l know. That beast, eh? Now considering that
he is more or less of prisoner in the house of
my dear friend Sartoris why does he write like
this to BeStrice?"
The intruder replaced the letter, and mo-
ment later Beatrice came in. She started at the
sight of the stranger, who made some apology for
the intrusion. The man looked old and respect
able and harmless, so that the girl smiled at
him But she did not smile when the shovel
hat was removed, together with the wig and the
glasses.
"stephen!" Beatrice gesped What is the
meaning OF thisT
"Well, / can conclude that my disguise is
pretty good one" Riehford grinned, Seeing that
you did not recognize me at ALL And as to what
this means should say that your own common
sense would tell you. Did you hear anything?"
II heard the boys with the papers," Beatrice
said; "but / did not connect do you
mean to say that you are, you are"
Beatrice could not say the word. But there
was no reason for her to ask the question
"yVhy be SO delicate about it in the presence of
a mere husband?" Aichford sneered, DO you
suppose ] came here in disguise just to give you
pleasant surprise? The bubble has been prick
ed, and all the rest of it. | went for too much,
and failed, as many better man has failed
before me- l have Carl Sartoris to thank
for this; | should have pulled through but for
him This is his revenge because would not
do as he desired. Whatever you do, beware of
that man. Don't go near him under any cir
cumstances."
II am not likely to go near him." Beatrice said
coldIy; but tell me, why did you come here2 II
is not possible that ! can help you in any wsyl"
"Oh yes it is Richford said, with certain
good humor that caused Beatrice to turn suspi
cious at once. "You can do great deal for me
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-24
The i? ISL Slave Of SiIenCe&

play that we were going to pull your chestnuts
for you That low cunning of yours is all very
well in the city, but il is Of no use with me.
Where are those diamonds"
Those diamonds are SO safe that we can't
touch them" Richford sneered.
Very well, my friend. Believe me, we shall
are wasting time here You should he in Ed
ward street long ago. Edward street in the bor-
oughi You know the place ] mean, The others
are there, Reggie and Cora and the rest, to
say nothing Of the object of our solieitous de.
sfes. You follow meY"
"Oh, yes, I follow everything confound you,"
Richford growled. "You are trying to frighten
me with your cry Of danger. As IL I was fool
enough to believe that story
"You can just please yourself whether you be-
lieve IL or not Sartoris replied. "But the dam
ger is real enough. ! have had the salt two days
now in succession, IT is true that it came by
post and was not addressed to me here, but it is
proof positive of the fact that our yellow friends
arc on the right track at last. They may even
be outside now. That is why | want you to 90
as far as Edward street without delay"
Richford seemed to be convinced at last for
he made no reply.
"And you need not worry about your wife for
is your wife you come in for your share of the
plunder when the division takes place. Nor need
you let her know that you married her for her
fortune and not for her pretty face. People
will be surprised to discover what rich man
Sir Charles really was"
Bennington started with surprise So there was
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Bennington heard Sartoris's sullen negative, a
sound Of blow, moan of pain, then silence.
The cultural language returned; it was quite
evident that Sartoris was being forced to do
something against his will.
"You shall have IT," he said at last ''lll ask
my secretary to bring the papers down"
There a shufAing Of Sartoriss chair across
the floor, and then a puff of wind came up the
tube. Very quickly Bennington replaced the
whistle. II flashed across him that Sartoris was
going to call him to assist to get rid OF those
yellow friends downstairs.
Are you there" Snrtors asked in French, and
in whisper, so low that Bennington could hard
ly hear. Speak to me, Colonel, and use the
same language that I am using"
"Al right" Berrington replied Anything
wrong downstairs? What can do to help you?"
Come down as quickly as possible. Take your
boots off. and creep into my study | am in the
hands of two Burmese members of society to
which | belonged at one time. They have come
to have my life or certain information that
decline to give them"
The story was more or less of lie, as Ber
rington was perfectly well aware, but there was
large amount of truth in it, nevertheless. Ber.
rington smiled to himself.
"There is one little hitch in the program" he
said "You seem to forget that | am prison
er here, behind door that is protected by steel"
'I had forgotten that for the moment" Sar-
toris proceeded rapidly. "But it is quite possible
to open the door from the inside Turn the han
die four times to the right quick and firmly, and
then three times to the left, and the door will
open. There is an old Dutch bureau at the top
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Of the stairs by your door. In the second draw,
sr on the right is loaded revolver You may
want to use it."
The voice suddenly ceased, and a cry of pain
hoated up again. All the old fighting spirit ragged
in Berrington's veins now. He was going to be
free, he would have weapon that he well knew
how to use in his hands, and he had obtained
information of the most valuable kind. With his
hand on the knob of the door he followed di-
rections. Four times to the right and three to
the left! A pull, and the door came open.
Bennington free at last AS soon as he
realized that fact his professional caution came
back to him. He kicked off his boots, and find
ing the revolver, loaded in all chambers, crept
like cat down the stairs, and looked into the
study.
Sartoris lay back in his chair with his hands
bound to his sides. Round his head the two
strangers had strung piece of knotted whip
cord which one of them was drawing tighter and
tighter with the aid of penknife twisted in the
bandage. The face of the victim was ghastly
white, his eyes rolled, and the great beads pour
ed down his cheeks.
my God, | can't stand this much longer,
Sartoris moaned ''Will that fellow never GOMEZ
Or has he failed to understand my instructions
My brain is blazing. Help, help
Bennington strobe into the room, resolutely but
softly The little yellow man who was admin
istering the torture seemed to have his Who'll,
heart in his work; he graduated the torture te
nicety. He seemed to understand exactly how
much the victim could stand without losing lif,
and reason altogether. He was like doctor will
an interesting patient
Il think you will tell me where to find wha
we desire" he said smoothly.
"And then we can depart and trouble the gen
tleman no more" said the other man, who wa
looking on as coolly as if at some landscape
"Why put us to all this trouble?"
"Ill tell you,V Sartoris moaned. "If you will
look in the God be praisedl"
The last words came with yell, for the star
tied eyes had caught sight of Bennington standing
grimly in the background. The latter's left han,
shot out and the Burmese who held the penknif
in the cerd staggered across the room from tn
force of a blow on the temple, which, had i
taken full effect would have felled him like al
l OK.
Before he could recover from the full impact o
the blow, Bennington was on the other man
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Then the two closed on him as he backed to
the wall and raised his revolver.
you that I am too many for you," he
said. Put down those knives"
For two long cutting knives were cleaning in
the light of the electrics. Nothing daunted, the
pair made rush at Bennington, who fired right
and left. He had no intention that the shots
should be fatal but they both took effect, one in
the shoulder and the other in the arm. When
the smoke cleared away Bennington and Sartors
were alone. cold stream Of air pouring into
the room testified to the fact that the front
door had not been closed by the fniscreants in
their escape Bennington cut the cord around the
victims head and bathed his forehead with wa
ter little brandy seemed to effect something
in the way Of cure.
''Nly God, that was awful" Sartoris moaned.
"a second more and I should have died. Would
YOU mind shutting the front door? The cold
ir makes me feel like death. That's better I
dare say you wonder what those fellows were
doing here"
There was just touch of slyness in the ques.
ton. Bennington smiled to himself He wonder.
ed what sartoris would say if he only knew
how much the listener had overheard.
81 suppose your sins finding YOU out" he
said. "They generally do. Personally. have no
curiosity on the subject at all And have not
the slightest doubt that your punishment, though
pretty severe, at the same time we'll de
served. And now, sir, as fate has given me the
whip hand of you, have you any reason to urge
why should stay in this house any longer? |
take it that you are not quite in a position to
place your electric battery at work from this
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a difficult and dangerous task before her. Right
ly wrongly, it seemed to her that her place
was by the side of the brother who had treated
her so badly.
She came at length to the Royal Palace Hotel
and asked for Beatrice. The latter was in her
room, she was told, and Mary went up. But
Beatrice was not there, her place for the time
being occupied by Adeline, the maid
"My mistress is out" the maid explained; 'but
if you will leave any message | can deliver it.
She will not be very long, in any case"
Mary hesitated, She had many things to do
and no time to waste. 1t was not altogether i'm
perative that she should see Beatrice lust at the
moment. She turned the matter over in her
mind before she replied to Adelne's suggestion.
II rather wanted to see your mistress" she
said. Perhaps / may make it convenient TO re.
turn in about half an hour or so, Meanwhile,
will you please give her this letter. Will you
be very careful to say that Mrs. Rchford is to
do nothing till she has seen me? l mean that
she is not to take any steps in the matter of
the letter till | come back. Will you be espe-
ciay careful about that?"
Adeline promised, in vague kind Of way. She
did not express the usual curiosity of her class;
her mind seemed to be elsewhere.
In the full assurance that no harm was possi-
bic for the present, Mary went her way. II
was getting late in the evening now, and a
strange excitement seemed TO be in the air; the
newsboys were particularly busy, and there seem
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room as you did from the other. If you like
to-"
Bennington paused, as there was loud knock
ing at the door, Sartoris's pale face grew still
paler he listened Then he forced smile to
his pallid lips.
Don't take any heed" he said eagerly. 'Let
them go away again under the impression that
nobody is at the house. Let them knock all
night if they like"
But Bennington was already halfway to the
door.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-24
CHAPTER XIV

KS VERY word of the conversation was
T. quite plain and distinct Richford
fz7HsH1 seemed to be very vexed about some
GngJ thing, but Sartoris appeared to be on
the best of terms with himself.
"You tried to get the better of us. .
he was saying. 'You thought clever people like
ourselves were going to be mere puppets in the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-24
CHAPTER XIV

lTH the letter to Beatrice safe in her
pocket, Mary made her way to the
hotel. She had her own idea as to
what she was going to do, and that
certainly was not to invite Beatrice to
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c H Al PIE Xxx vi

NHE venerable-looking old cleric sat there
for the better part of an hour in the
. patient attitude of one who waits for
SNj friend, but though he puzzled his cum
L
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-18
WILL NOT ASK
u. S. FOR LOAN
AaSka-Y -YukOn-PacifiC Pied
.geS not to Request
Help.

SEATTLE Oct. 1S.--In tine bin that
will be introduced in congress at the
forthcoming session appropriating &1,-
10000 for the United States govern
ment participation at the Alaska Yu-
kon-P Pacific exposition in 1909 there
will be a section pledging the manage
ment not TO ask fer loan from Uncle
Sam to carry on the work of creating
the fair
The people behind the exposition be-
lieve they are fully capable of holding
a successful worlds fair without ask
ing the government for any donation or
any loan. All the management desires
is that Uncle Sam participate in the
same manner as the states and foreign
nations will do by erecting buildings
and installing therein representative
displays.
Since the United States government
began to patronize exposition to the
present time congress has appropriated
s2S,75s,251 for it's representation. Only
$4S5,0G0 of this money has been spent
west of the Rocky mountains, the Lew
is and Clark exposition at Portland
one of the most successful worlds fairs
ever held, receiving the benefit of This
amount
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-18
KAISER WILL
VISIT ENGLAND
Diplomatic Relations Are
Expected to Be Most
Cordial.

LONDON, oct. 1S.-The visit of En-
peror William to England next month
is fraught with the greatest interest
both personal and political. For years
theer has been a barrier of prejudice
between the two countries, but this has
been considerably lowered by the diplo-
macy of King Edward and his minis
ers. 1t is hoped that the barrier will
entirely disappear as result of the
coming visit Of the emperor.
Upon their arrival the emperor ana
empress will proceed at once to Wind
sor, where they will stay during the
whole of their sojourn, except for a
state visit to London, where they win
be officially welcomed by the lord
mayor. 1t is expected that the break
fast that will be served at the Guild
hall on this occasion, together with the
street decorations, will cost not less
than $4,000
The duty Of extending a welcome to
their majesties will fall to Sir John
Bell, who is soon to take office as lord
mayor Of London. The address of well
come will be contained in costly gold
box. The ceremony will take place In
large pavilion to be erected in Guild
hall yard, which will be flanked by gall
leries for the accommodation Of privil-
eyed spectators
The emperor will have at least three
days shooting in Windsor park ac-
companied by King Edward and the
Prince of Wales. A command theatri-
cal performance will take place in the
Waterloo chamber. while there will be
state concert, and also a state ban
quet in st, Georges hall. The apart
ments at Windsor castle to be occu-
pied by the imperial visitors have been
layishing decorated and renovated un-
der the personal direction Of the king.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-18
WATCH TRUST
CONFERENCE

CHICAGO, Oct. 18.-Widespread in
rest is being manifested in the con-
ference on industrial combinations, to
be held in this city next week, under
the auspices of the National Civic
Federation The attendance will in
clude delegates named by the govern
ors of every state and territory of the
Union and representatives of national
labor, financial, economic, agricultural,
manufacturing, trade and shippers or
ganizations, chambers of commerce and
boards of trade.
The first day of the conference will
be given over to a discussion Of the
problems involved in the controversies
between state and federal government,
respecting jurisdiction ever interstate
commerce. now pending in Minnesota,
Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas and
North Carolina.
The corporation viii be the subject
for consideration on the second day,
and on the third and fourth days there
will be discussions Of the just and
practicable limit of restriction and reg
ulation, federal and state, of combina-
ton in transportation production,
distribution and labor The advisa-
bility of amending the Sherman anti
trurt act will be exhaustively dis
cusSad
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-18
WILL CELEBRATE
HISTORIC EVENT
Defendants Of Signer of
Declaration Of Iudepend=
enCe Meet.

NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 1S-Descand-
anus or the signers of the declaration
OF independence are beginning to ar
rive in Norfolk today, preliminary to
the celebration tomorrow of the 12sth
anniversary of the surrender of Corn
wallis to Washington at Yorktown.
During the exercises tomorrow a per
manetn organization of the signers' de-
scendants will be completed, following
a preliminary meeting held here on
July 4. A constitut on and bylaws.
setting forth the purposes of the orr
ganization, have been drafted by
committee appointed for that purpose
and will be presented for acceptanne
tomorrow.
The meeting win be held in the
Maryland building at the exposition at
IL o'clock, when the reports of conn
mittees will be received and permanent
officers elected for the body, which win
be officially known as the Association
OF Descendants of Signers of the Dec
laration of Independence.
In the exposition auditorium tomor-
row afternoon a program OF patriotic
exercises in celebration of the anniver-
sary Of the surrender of Corvallis win
be carried out under the joint auspices
of the Association OF Descendants ana
the Thomas Jefferson Memorial asso-
citation.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-18
F FARMERS NOW
BEGIN SEEDING
Acreage of Fall Sewn Grain
Will Be Heavy This
Year.
; pecial to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
/. EAST ILO, Oct. 1S.-The seeding of
th" summer fallow land has COM
menced in all sections of the prairie,
and while no careful estimate has been
made it is generally believed the acre
age of fall grain this year will be con-
stderably in excess of former years.
4 The experience of the past several
years has taught the farmers that the
fall-sown crop is the safer for this Sec
tion, both on account of a better yield
and an earlier harvest, which may be
completed before the fall rains set in.
The land is also greatly benefited by
the summer fallow cultivation and the
continuation of the large yield is in
sured by allowing the land to rest one
year out OF each three.
The Presbyterian church will be
moved from the old town to the new
location early next week. The building
activity continues, and a new home is
added to the new town every second
day.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-18
E7lcK LAYING is RESUMED.
Work Now BEING Rushed on Dormi-
tory Building.

Work was resumed on the brick lay
ing at the Normal dormitory today
after ? delay of two weeks occasioned
by cor shortage. the railroad not be-
ing este to furnish cars to bring the
brick from Troy to this city Con-
tracto~ Collins estimates that he will
be able now to complete the outside
brick work in the next two weeks and
the building will then be ready for the
roof
A larFa force will now be employed
on the building, and Contractors Dole
& Collins feel assured that they will
be able to turn over the building to
the trustees within the contract time
and that the school can be occupying
the dormitory after the Christmas holi-
days.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-18
PREPARE FOR
Y.M.C.A. MEET

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.-Washing-
ton churches and religious organiza-
tions are making preparations on an
unprecedented scale for the entertain
ment of the International Young Mems
Christian association convention, which
meets here a month hence
Not since 1871, when John Wanna
walker was president of the young and
struggling organization, and President
Grant made the address of welcome,
has the International session been held
in the capital.
Since that time the association has
become a worldwide agency and moral
force and the convention will meet
reception compassionate with It's i'm
portance and influence.
1t is expected that President Roose-
veft will delive an address of welcome
when the meeting convenes on Novem-
Der 22. Among the important speakers
who have already promised to address
the convention are Ambassador James
Bryce, William Jennings Bryan DR..
the Philippines, J. A. Macdonald, editor
of the Toronto Globe, and other we'll
known men.
Over 1000 delegates and thousands
of additional visitors from all parts of
the United States and Canada are ex-
pected to attend the convention, which
will extend through five days.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-18
VALLEY LANDS
IN PANORAMA
Views Received Showing
Fruit Farms of lewiston
Charleston.

The promotion bureau has received
shipment of 1000 panoramic views of
the Lewiston Charleston valley, taken
trom the Charleston heights. The views
are in carbon, sepia and colors, and
Will be placed on sale at the Com
mercial club rooms at cost.
The demand for these views is very
heavy, and it is expected a new order
VIII OF necessity be placed within a
short time. There are numerous de-
mands from Eastern homeseekers,
who are anxious to secure d view of
the lewiston Charleston country, and
many are being sent out by Lewiston
and Charleston people who have taken
this means of advertising the country.
The Commercial club has also re-
ceived large shipment of glass Jars
that will be used in the preservation
of fruits and vegetables constituting
the permanent exhibit.