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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Louisville. the Kentucky center.
though not 50 wcil known as Rich
mond, the Virginia center. is the larg-
est tobacco market in the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

The practice drill Of Maine Com
mandery at the armory Of Co A last
evening was well attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Mrs. \. w. McCausland and Miss
Eleanor left yesterday for a visit with
friends in Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
GARDINER.
Telephone s2-1.

Carriages at Cost" at James T. Gil
sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

The grocery, meet and grain stora,
will be closed all day Memorial day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Sore and Tender Feet Cured ny
THE HOUSEHOLD SURGEON,
Druggists refund money If DR. POn-
TERS ANTTSEPTIC HEALING OIL
fails &c
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| taught him that simple means were the most ef
fective.
| Immediately upon his arrival in Chehl he de
nlanded an audience with the King It was mn
unusual departure, but Petrov was in an amiablc
mood and the request was granted
Il want no listeners" objected Bradford, as he
was ushercd into the presence of Petroy. II
desire TO see your majesty upon purely personal
matters"
then, the tales he had heard Of the odd Ameri-
CAM. He made sign and his secretary and at
tendants left the room.
And now" asked the King, what can Mr..
Bradford, of New York, have in common with
Petrov, of Arpath?"
Some emotions are common the world OVER
suggested Bradford, "only they affect different
men in different fashion. For instance there is
the love of life"
of life is common the world over"
Love of gain" continued Bradford, evenly.
"That too, King and subject share alike"
Exactly" murmured Pctrov, his thoughts re-
vertng to the coal deposits that were the prin-
cipal source Of Arpathian wealth. "You come
with proposal? All, you Americans, you search
the world for opportunity"
But greatest of all, continued Bradford, lis
love alone"
passion. Was it OF this love you came to speak,"
"Of love--and life laughed Bradford "You
see we both love the same woman"
"1lma?" cried Petrov. "You have dared raise
your eyes to her."
Even as you have dared" assented Bradford
"The difference is that she loves me and not
you"
Petrov threw back his head and laughed you
poor fool!" he cried. "You know not woman
Did you suppose that she would accept clown
when crown was offered? She has promised to
marry me-.
"You?' scorned Bradford do you suppose
she would wed the man who stole her fathers
throne?"
"ro recover that throne-yes,' said Petrov
amiably
~ think you lie,'' said Bradford, hotly.
Petrov glanced angrily at the Americans face
distorted by agony, and his anger softened. lima
had promised to be his wife; he could best resent
the insult by gloatns Bradford's anguish
when lima, herself should confirm the state
ment.
"As you will )" he replied, nonchalantly, "but
have told you that woman prefers crown to
clown You shall hear for yourself
do you mean, 'gaspcd Bradford, that she will
tell me that she is going to marry yon-you?
even SO, my young friend" laughed Petrov,
joyfully. You shall hear for yourself
He rose and linked his arm within Bradfords,
chuckling at the involuntary shudder that
through the young mans frame a. his touch
He led the way through the corridor toward
stairway at the end This led to massive
tower which rose high above the castle at one
end.
'.You see" explained Petrov, apartments were
prepared for the Lady lima in anticipation that
she would not prove complainant. Now that she
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O undertaking. One the other had. lima Schirm
b or had promised that he should see her again
lie paced the deck until the steamer warped into
the dock He had decided to follow up the tnys
/ FERROUS quest.
e Miss Schirmcr passed him in the customs shed
"Be faithful to the ring" she said as she fol
lowed the porter onto her train.
Bradford was delayed in the shed until after
the first section of the London boat train had
pulled out and he arrived at Waterloo in any
thing but an enviable frame of mind.
He was still in bad h,imor when he entered the
restaurant that evening and checked his coat
He had had no signal from the people who had
employed him and now he had lost all chance of
seeking the girl.
He followed the waiter down the long room and
had taken his place when a man he had noticed
lettering in the lobby sank into the chair across
the table.
There were plenty of vacant tables and Brad
ford looked about angrily for the head waiter.
| The newcomer interpreted the action.
| Pardon, Monsieur he began in faultess En-
glish, "but l must beg permission to have you
as my guest"
IT do not desire to be your guest" was the I'M
gracious retort III wish to be alone"
Permit me- the intruder went on, handing
him card.
Bradford started Upon the card was the sim
gle name, Georges" and above it was penciled
the device of the four trianges.
"The man who wears 1lma's ring should for
her sake welcome her brother"
"shc has sent you to me?" Bradford cried,
eagerly.
"She brought you to me, rather" corrected
Georges. at was she who went to America to en-
list your aid. When she found that she was fol-
lowed she took refuge in an anonymous appeal
In short sentences Georges told his story: his
father had been king of Arpath, a small country
near the Turkish frontier. Through the manip-
ulations of Russian intriguants Georges had been
deposed and Petrov crowned in his stead.
Georges had fed to London and there had
married again, his queen, the mother of the pres
Ont Georges, having been killed in the iusurrec-
ton. lima was therefore, the speakers half
sister,
Petrov become mad,y infatuated with the girl
while he had been visiting in London for the
Queens jubilee, though lima had been, then only
a slip of girl of sixteen. Since then, he had
tried to induce her, by fair means or foul, to be-
come his wife-his queen.
He had prosecuted her with his attentions, and
to make Che affair more serious to lima and her
half-brother, deputation from the Carpathian
army had sought Georges out to urge him to seek
to reclaim his fathers crown Pctrov tyran-
meal, they declared, and the entire country was
ready for revolt
Bradford's skill in connection with the detec-
ton of burglar who had been preying upon
prominent society in New York had reached Eng
land, and Georges had decided to send over his |
sitter to secure his services They dared not
apply to European agents and they needed not
alone a man of honor and shrewdnsss but one
who could minge freely in good society.
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BY CLINTON DANGERFIELD

Beilstein turned his pages again. '''And the
gates twelve pearls, he proceeded.
e Every several gate was one pearl, and the
streets of the city were pure gold Now, can
you not so plainly see?"
No" we chorused, eve can't! Let US up,
and go preach your COMPOUNDED sermons to the
widcats!"
Then must I more carefully make it clear, y
said Beilsten firmly. For many weary months
have we here toiled, but the resources OF this
alwearied planet are exhausted. We have only
one chance-we shall to the next sphere ascend.
To yourself fancy" he added with fatuous
expression that told the whole sickening tale,
chow easy in Jerusalem to take with cur picks
a few thousand ounces Of gold from the Streets
We were in the hands of nladman; exposure,
want, and hope deferred had wrought too hardly
poor Beilstein. saw that Hardness also
understood our position.
In vain we begged, threatened and cajolcd.
Beilstein brought out large keg OF powder,
and I turned sick with horror as I saw him
deliberately lay fuse to it. He looked medi-
tatively at us.
you have both my dear violin SO enjoyed
that l shall one last sonata play for us before
we altogether ascend. I will the fuse light and
when it ends--so shall the sonata end"
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i vas obliged to do it," explained Beilstein
calmly Il feared You would neider understand
and my plan is SO goot-a sure plan. For one
time think | put too much audanum in your
coffee; but see--Harkness can still SO beautifully
swear!"
a brilliant fire famed near the tent and light
ed up the canon for hundreds of feet. Beilstein
must have spent half the night collecting the
wood. 1t was now perhaps l o'clock.
Will you explain this tomfoolery?" yelled
Hardness. you certainly can't propose to rob
this camp! A flea couldn't find money enough in
it to support him a week. Now what''--in SIX
double blanks-"are you after?"
DO you think l would rob?' said Beilstein
proudly Rather it is l who will give!"
He Owed into the box where we kept our
few effects and produced his wel-worn Bible
seating himself near his helpless partners.
Listen" he said triumphantly. "tAnd q river
went out Of Eden 1--WE know that in heaven
lies) to water the garden; and from thence
it was parted into four heads. The name
OF the first is Pison where there is gold;
and the gold of that land is good" He looked
up.
whats that got to do with u.s." I cried
See here, Beilsten, if you don't loose me"
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I'M railing watching the mud pilot elm
@ up the rope ladder. Bradford stoppe
Sagy at her side.
This is the last stop before sout
ampton," he laughed. 1--WE shall soon be thei
now Are you going up to London2
For little while" she answered, "but
must 90 on to the continent"
MAY seek you out and call?" he asked, eas
erly.
She shook her head ri shall be unable to Sc
any of my steamer friends she said quietly
"There is much to be done in the few days
shall have"
'.Then-I must say now what had intend
ed to tell you then. l.
The girl raised protesting hand. please
she began earnestly, do not make it harder by
speaking For little time I must not listen
Afterwards" she glanced at him with eyes thai
said much.
Afterwards" he asked, eagerly.
She made no answer, but drew from her
finger signet ring. The cipher was a triangle
with the point upward within which was a
smaller apex down breaking the larger into four
smaller ones He slipped it upon his little
finger.
Afterwards she said, bring me that ring
Out meanwhile shall have lost you" he pro-
tested d
Not while you remain true to the ring" she
replied mysteriousy.
He looked steadily into her eyes; there was
no deception there. She answered his gaze
rteadfastly. He turned the ring. II may hope?"
he asked.
A smile was her only answer, but Bradford
was content. There more than promise
there was confession-in that smile.
"Whcre do you stop?" she asked after a min
ute.
cat the Carleton-I like it there
''And you'd dine there this evening""
mo; on my first night in London ] always go
10 the Trocadero"
She gave start 81 must be getting my trunk
ready she said hastily. 1--WE shall soon dock. I"
In another moment he was alone, the pressure
Of her fingers still on his
Bradford was divided between love and duty.
His impulse was to follow the girl and penetrate
The mystery OF her; yet he had virtually accept
I'd retainer-the ring. He was bound to I'M
known patron.
In the five years since Bradford had created
i stir in his own circle by losing his entire for
sune in Wall street slump and setting up
private inquiry agent, he had had many odd ad-
ventures, but nothing strange had offered it
eli as this anonymous retainer.
Ten days before he had received through the
mail an envelope containing a thousand dollar
bank note and passage ticket to England
There was nothing else. He had hestated be-
lore sailing, but his detectives instinct led him
10 follow up the mystery
n he deserted his original quest now to fol-
low the girl he would be uniaithful to the implied
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~.

Higher and higher finred the bonfire, Its rays
dancing on the gray canon walls, on two white
faced men living bound and on the German who,
with uplifted eyes, was playing with more than
a masters touch. How the weird minor strain
OF the sonata sobbed and walled, goblin voices
from each rocky crevice seeming to repeat It,
while at our feet the fuse Kissed family and
crept like snake towards the waiting powder.
had grown so paralyzed with terror that
was utterly incapable OF doing more than
watch the tiny fame as it moved on; but fnlly
became aware that we had yet a chance Tor
our lives, though desperate one.
Mover more clear-headed than in moments OF
great danger, Hardness had waited until Bell.
stein was completely absorbed in his music, and
was now rolling, with the cunning and stealth
of an Indian, towards the edge OF the tent l
Icomprehended the prize before him-a loaded
revolver had dropped from its holster and lay
on the ground near a ftent peg.
Sweetcy, clearer and wilder grew the strains
Of the violin. fame Of ecstasy burned on
Beilstein's face. Farther and farther along the
fuse crawled the FIRE.
1t was scant six inches away when the bars
OF the sonata were broken by report that
was nagniGed by the canon. For an instant
Belsten only drew himself more erect; the strong
chords leaped hcadlong from the quivering strings.
/ thought Hardness bound hands had failed
him; then Beilstein sprang up, staggered, and
fell full length across the fuse. His warm body
killed the little fire that had meant so frightful
la death!
1t was slight matter for US to extricate our
selves, and the next day we buried him under
the shadow of the Rockies. He sleeps there
peacefully enough, but somewhere yellow hair
ed frau waits in vain for Be!lstein and his gold.
COPYRIGHT BY j. B. LlpPINcoTT co.
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has promised her hand, it is as well, perhaps
that she should still rest undistnrbed."
Before them rose stone etairwuya up which
they toled, Petrov jubilant, Bradford wondering
1t was not until they had ascended two flights
that 1t suddenly flashed upon Bradford that lima
to avoid force, had pretended complnsance, hop
ing TINT within week ZONE escape could b.
found by her brother or himself
| Now then" declared Petrov, as he paused,
painting, at the head of the stairs, "wo shall
see which 1t is to be, crown or clown"
That is the third time you have said II" OBJ
jected Bradford
Because wish 10 impress upon your memory
The lesson," laughed Petrov, as he threw open
door.
Come, my pretty" he called, "here is youth
who would have II that you prefer him above mo.
have brought him here that from your own
sweet lips he may hear your choice
| he pushed Bradford into the room and with
glad cry lima flung herself into his arms. He
placed her behind him Just in time to meet Pc
trovs furious assault
80" painted the King, 'twas but plan to
gain way into the palace. And you, my lady,
are as false as he All, you shall suffer for this.
He wound his strong arms about Bradford and
struggle, like those of old, ensued. Bradford
| was lighter than the King, but his muscles were
| more flexible. The two were evenly matched
though in the end the Kings weight told in his
favor; he slowly forcing Bradford across
table, his hands gripping the Americans throat
when lima spoke.
George" was all she said
1t was only :. word but it was the first tins
she had ever spoken his name and it filed the
American with new strength. With one last
effort, he flung the King from him and Petrov,
in falling, struck against a chair and lay mo.
tionlcs.
he recovered consciousness TO find himself gag
ged and facing Bradford who held knife at his
down the steps with Petrov's formal abdication
in his pocket
"The King does not wish to be disturbed" h.
said to the sentry in passing.
telegram to Georges took only minute and
then Bradford sought the barracks.
He had in his possession list OF officers who
had sought Georges and it was easy, with tho
signet ring, to convince them that bloodless
revolution had been brought about. BY night
fall the entire army had gone over TO Georges
and the country under military control.
Three days afterwards, Georges was crowned
and hardly had the procession started back 10 tho
palace when the hhshop, who had OBLIGATED
at the coronation, made lima Schirer Bradford's
wife.
Il am glad. sweetheart" whispered the new
husband. as the two followed the procession in
a carriage that your father was not king when
he married your mother--clse ! might not have
wed you"
Dear" said the girl, had worn crown
should have set it aside to become your bride"
Clown instead OF crown" he laughed echo
ing Petrov's words.
NO she answered, my King before
before empty title.
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that we had ceased to number it by
days or even weeks. To the left OF our little
camp, Beilstein our moon.faced German partner,
was getting the usual supper of friend salt pork
and t1apjacks, muttering dreamly to himself as
he pottered around the fire.
Presently Hardness swore vicious OATH
we may as well give it up" he said in hard
voice And nice fix we'll be in-every cent
gone and no chance to raise copper Bell
stein, that yellow-haired frau you talk SO much
about, will never the shine of your money,
Bestein paused, needless of the fact that
the frying pan he had just taken from the Goals
was sending little spurts of grease all over him.
Il know well where to find gold" he said
slowly-"gold for Nina and for all of us-but
vas willing to wait"
Shut up!' retorted Hardness unciyilly 1--WE
heard that rot before"
Supper over We rolled ourselves in our blan-
kets, too tired to talk, and went promptly to
sleep. Not even the cups of bitter coffee, which
we swallowed nightly, had any effect on us. To-
night l fanced my lids were unusually heavy
slept hard, and when | felt hand on my
shoulder deeply resented the fact that it must
be morning, but Beilstcin gave me such a shake
that my lids at last flew wide open
'Alein Gott!" said the German, "but you vas
hard to arouse! / would not have you sleep
through it,
";sleap through what?" | asked "The dcvil.''
for became suddenly aware that was bound
and that Hardness, tied hand and foot, was
snarlng and scratching like cat in his efforts
to get loose.
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ts.sz9.S light electric street railway, telcphon,
and telegraph companies, become en-.
tangled at different points, and consequently the
wires utilized for carrying but light currents be-
como charged with the much heavier and danv.p.
Gus currents.
To this condition serious accidents arc sor.
times DUE again, udicrous conditions arise ,vbe,.
no particular harm is DONE except to tho feel;no.
of the participants.
Some years ago such storm swept ov.r ~.
territory between Boston and Portland, Me and
after some hours of duration, had mixed ma+tor,
generally. The following day was bright and
clear, and the work of clearing up began.
An old-time telephone lineman was st,...
from Portland to connect the long.distance w..
to Boston, which were unbeknown to him tr;..
ed up with electric light wires in the CITY Of Pow.
land. After driving out some miles this ~ = -,
the wires broken down, and prepared to connac,
them. At the first attempt to handle them -
was Knocked down. Being somewhat unfumil;ar
with such conditions, lie tried again. with N,
same result.
He at once drove back to Portland and report
ed at the Office, where the following conversation
took place:
"We, John, did you get your tronble?'
"Trouble be d." said john. II was strual
twice by lightning, and not cloud in the sky
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Many years ago relative OF mine, spending
the night at the tavern, asked Moses to see that
he was called in time to take the early train out
of Bucksport. Moses looked sternly at him and
said: $50 you want to be called az O'Clock, do
you? Well, where do you think you be-ln New
York? l want you to understand, young man,
that l am the bell-boy, the porter, the head
waiter and the clerk in this tavern, and | don't
sit up all night to wake people UP"
A long argument ensued, and finally Moses
agreed that the early call should be put through,
and my uncle retired without any compunctions
of conscience for causing much trouble
In the morpins, when called, he decided, as
ther.'wss binding snow storm, to wait for the
afternoon train, SO replied to Moses gruf, Time
to get up by saying Il guess won't take that
train.
Like vhirlwind Moses dashed into the room
dragging the shiyering forEa out OF bed on to the
icy floor, and with w1athfu "By gum, you will
take that train.' he stood by and watched the hur
red dressing to there was no backsliding, and
my uncle took the train.
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sues for Goat Ride

Because mechanical geat upon which he was
riding while being initiated in the Modern Wood
men lodge room at Arrowsmith H., bucked and
injured him. Charles McAtee brought suit against
the lodge for $1,000 McAtee said that, after
being blindfolded, he was lifted on top OF the
goat. 1t Immediately commenced hopping about
the lodge room. then threw him to the floor and
wound up by stepping on him few times and
then falling on him. He was unconscious from
the injuries and still feels the effects
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20

rwT1HE following anecdote touching the mill
tary carer Of the late Judge Tourjee
kr5s5rTsi was related to the writer by Pension
tsGSJ Commissioner Warner, who served as
lieutenant in company in the Civil
War OF which Tourjee was captain
The colonel of the regiment being absent one
day, his duties devoved upon the second in
command, the lieutenant colonel, a pompous
young fellow. One morning that officer called
at Captain Touree's quarters and ordered him
to make detail of thirty men from the right
OF the rcgimental line for special duty the follow
ing day
Late in the afternoon the Lieutenant colonel
again called upon the captain and asked whether
his order had been carried out making a detail
OF men from the left of the line
"Beg pardon. you told me to make detail
from the right OF the line" was the captains
reply.
no, SIR, ! said from the left" came the spapnv
response,
you SAID from the right, persisted the can,
tain, in more decided tones.
The lieutenant colonel was white with rags
Drawing himself up to his full height. and NJ II,
lams time gestieulatins with his right hand /,
menscing way, he vociferated WHO is sp
perior here, yon or "
81 am, sir. in everything but rank" was III,
cool response,
Captain Tourjee was ordered TO his Quarter
under arrest. but when the colonel returned In
following DAY was ordered to report for duty
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Mrs. Harmon S Poor Penn1anship

Mrs. Rollin Il. Harmon, wife OF Judge Har.
mon Of the probate court, was before her mar.
riage teacher in the Lynn High School, and
numbered among her other accomplishments that
of excellent penmanship.
One day her fathers maidservant, being un.
able to write, and wishing to send a message to
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"He is declared Georges. "I have informa-
ton every evening This was at the house."
He held out telegram and Bradford glanced
at it. 1t was non-committal message evidently
in accordance with agreed cipher.
Then they will take her there" he said, dccid
eddy. "How soon can eavc?"
There is boat in the morning." suggested
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No Ban on Babies

A bill introduced by Representative Nyc in the
Ohio House of Representatives makes it crime
for any tenement house owner 10 place a ban on
babies The bill provide, that it shall be unlawful
for landlord or owner of any flat, apartment
house residence property to refuse to rent It
on the ground of the possession of children by
the applicant for lease, provided that the nun.
Der Of children shall not exceed four under 16
years of age.