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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17
SYNOPSIS

Henry whitman and HIS wife, Sylvia middle aged
counIe moor and working, living in the New Eng
land village East unexpectedly INTO
the prouerfy Of Syivias cousin, Abrahama Whife-
Abrahama's viii on her own sisters chia FHOSe
Fletcher. orphan, living with rich people IN Nc"
Ya<I Horace prfncipaI of the local school, VINO
has Ihc Whitmans in their days OF pow
erty, remains with them in their prosperity.
Hart. a tmid young woman, keeps the no
tel Miss therein. object of suspicion
because of great beauty despite advanced years.
one morning Is dead In bed of poison bU-
cndR Hart suspected giving her poisoned canoS
and s arrested together with her possible accophce'
8apuah simmons. Now, Miss FarreI, IL turns out, was
rbe persou who Fletcher having Sc
rey seftIed her entire her, but given ali
Fletcher fs the funeral On her arriVal
she captures whitman family, though they look
with misEivfnE her city clothes and city
mann against Lucinda Hart anO dennan
main with the Whitmans She makes friends with a
nervous hyuterea girl named Lucy Ayres, whose NOR
hid faucIea greatly disturbed her mother Incl
SeufaIIy Horace hear that Lucy IL fond OF
making candy aroused In the minds
Of both. When Lucy Rose box Horace snatchea
away and crumples IL into his Dockef.
love with Rose Horace ia outraged TO
6ud cher4aheH q passion for him. meanwhile
eur weary dleness, In anxious to return
TO hfs old To add 10 his distress, he
something preyfnG his wife's mind She
coufesses that worrying for fear she may lose
whom she has learned TO love with Jealous ma
ternal affection.
Henry announces that he has determined to return
10 his work n shop. Sylvia going TO Roses room
finds crying has told Rose that she was en-
Horace, which Sylvia regards as falsehOOd
Aunt Abrahama'a Jewels to Rose
respIendeut her 5ewelry. With her permia-
takes of her rings
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CHAPTER xxxuI
Nnairr Wore Important

aft he at
anxiety would be aevated by the con-
ddence which she had made TO him, but on the con-
trary she went about with more troubled ar tst
before. Horace and Rose. in the midst OF theH
love Dream noticed it. one DAY Henry coninS suoos
" into the sitting room. her knees be-
side Sylvia weeping bitterly sylvia was looking o'
first time Hanr lost sight OF the fact that sylvia
soul sexess and free intent upon its own ENDS. wncn
might be entirely distinct from his and utterly un-
turned her earst face toward Henry 5:,r{1 ~Gs
over something and she won't tell me-"
yes she is Horace and both know she is. shs
won't tell me what it is She goes about al the 'Ss %
Aunt Sylvia, is it because you don't want me to marry
sylvia spoke hardly moving her thin lips Il have
nothing whatever against marrying him. said she
Il did thinkat first that you were better on as you
But you act so" Rose stumbled to her feet and
Henry turned to sylvia. who like a statue "syl-
via, ought TO be ashamed OF yourself he said in
a bewildered
poor childs little love affair going on as YOU do
There other things besides love affairs said
Sylvia, in strange. monotonOus tone. almost it
she deaf and dumb and had no knowledge Of IN
dections. There are affairs between soul and It's
maker that important than love betwixt men
Sylvia did look at Henry. still gazed straight
thought crossed enrys mind that she was more like
some terrible doll with a mechanical speech than
living woman He went up TO her and took her hands,
mass of soft white cambrc and lace. bridal lin
gerie which she was making for Rose Look here.
Sylvia" said Henry you don't that you fret
ting about what you told me?"
No said Sylvia, in her strange voice.
Then what?'
Sylvia shook of his hands her feet Her
scissors dropped with thUd She the FUZZY white
her Henry picked the scissors.
Here scissors said he.
sylvia paid attention. She looking at him
with stern, angry eyes. What I TO I have
bear" said she. 1T is nothing whatever you.
II Is nothing whatever any of YOU. let
alone. If don't like to face. don't look
None OF you have any call look at II. I do
Ing what think is right. and want to be let alone
She went out of the room, leaving Henry standing
scissors his After supper that night
steadily upon Roses bridal hnery still wearing
terrible look her face. Rose and Horace the
parlor. Henry went down to sydney Meeks' for
fort. Something Is my wife's mind he told sgd
ney when the two men were alone in the pleasant
tidy
DO you think feels badly about the love AFFAIR."
She says that isn't it, replied Henry gloomiiy
death. and don't know what make OF it."
She'll tell finally
Il don't know whether she viii
Women always do.
II don't whether she viii not"
she will"
Henry remained with Meeks until quite late sylvia
sewed and sewed by her sitting lamp. Her face
the hall After awhile the parIor dung
violently and she heard Horace's rushing
upon the stair Then Rose in. pale and fearful
IT have told him couldn't marry him. sylvia
she said.
(To Be Continued Next Sunday.)
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Sylvia shook head.
DO YOU think that lawyer out west who takes care
of her money knows?'
Sylvia shook her head again Then she spoke in
thin strained voice This be what she Is always
afraid of remembering she said.
pray God, she does remember Henry said
Poor little thing, she is carrying load her
back and if but turn her head far enough
get a glimpse o. IT. she would die OF II. It's lucky
the other side of the and guess it >
lucky got in the backs OF heads
You wondered why didn't want her to set mar
red him. said Sylvia
Henry impatient motion. Look here Syl-
via said Il love that youns man like my own son.
your feeling about it is rank idfOcy.
And 1 love her like my daughter, cried sylvia
passionatey, "and don't to feel that she's mar
rying keeping anything back"
Keeping anything back?" said Henry. How is she
keeping anything back? Now. look here Sylvia; hers
you 7. We've got this secret betviXt US. and
we've it betwiNt and never let any Nv
ing IL long both live. and the one
the other has bear il alone. like
sacred trust"
Sylvia nodded Henry put out the kitchen lamp anu
the left the moving side by side even eroWd
ing other in the doorway. and il to each or
them if they i'm reality carrying with their
united strength the heavy dead weight OF the secret
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rible how alike they are"
so you've had this your mind?"
Sylvia nodded grmly
When did you find these?"
Wed been living here few days. 1 up in the
garret. There box
Henry remained motionless for few Then
he sighed heavily, took Sylvia by the hand.
Come" he said
What are you going to do?"
Come"
Sylvia followed, dragging back little at her hus-
bands leading hand, like child. They passed through
the dining into the kitchen
There's fire in the stove amt there?" said Henry
they
Sylvia nodded again. She did not TO have
many words for this exigency.
Out in the kitchen Henry moved lid from the
stove and the little sheaf of yellow newspaper cut
tngs, which seemed somehow to have sinister aspect
OF its the bed of live Goals They leapt into
snarl of vicious flame Henry and Sylvia stood hand
in hand watching, until nothing but a feathery heap
of ashes remained Top of the Goals. Then he re-
placed the lid and looked at Sylvia
you got believe that any living per
besides you knows anything about this?''
Q said
Sylvia shook her head
do you think Miss Farrel kneWc'
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SyINId SHOOh neF HedU-
DO you think Miss Farrel knew?
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
EXPECT TO AVERT VAR.
Recogni2ed, H0ueUer, as Possible
Vienna Papers WGrn Peter.

Vienna Oct 9-war between Austria Hun
gary and serria Is a recognized possibility. al
though il is believed here that it will be averted
King Peter is in q difficult position on account
of the cIarnor Of the Servians for war, par
ticrlarly since his tenure on the throne never
was very safe
The AustTians. their part. have new feeling
Of national enterprise On account Of the for
ward movement in the annexation Of Bosnia
and Herzegovina and would be more ready for
further adventures now than they were a week
ago. That the government recognizes the posi-
bility the military precautions in Hungary
show. All the bridges over the Save and the
Danube near the servian frontier are strongly
guarded by patrols, and four Danube River
monitors were concentrated at Budapest to-day.
The government explains that this manoeuvre
was planned some time ago, but the Austria1,s
would have Belgrade at the mercy Of their guns
II that were necessary.
The newspapers contain warning to Servia.
The Wiener Tagblatr says:
The next few davs OF hours viii show whether
official Servia joins in this game Of bluff. If it
wishes 10 make a declaration Of bankruptcy,
that can soon be managed. The people Of Bel
grade must not forget that when once the mis-
chief has begun there can be no pardon
Die ziet" says:
Seyz-ia seems to be drifting into an adventure
under the Illusion that Il cannot lose anything;
81 cannot be warned too strongly against that
error Servia can under certain circumstances
lcse its independence
The -'Fremdenblatt,'' the mouthpiece Of the
Foreign Office. declares to-day that the pro
posed conference CT the powers TO discuss the
Balkan situation win not meet with refusal to
participate from Austria Hungary in principle,
although whether OF not the invitation will be
accepted depends upon the details Of the pro-
gramme-
No time is being lost before the assembling
Of the conference 10 strengthen by every means
possible the new ties between Austria Hungary
and Bosnia and Herzegovina In an army order
Issued this morning Emperor Francis Joseph
directs that the recruits from the new dominions
sss-l IL the future take the same oath that the
Arstro- Hungarian soldiers take. Furthermore
TIE existing Bosnian and Herzegovinian reg1-
nents are 10 bear the title of imperial and
royal"
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
ASK CHANCE TO B4TTLE.
Belgrade MObS, Dissatisfied zcith
Protest, Besiege King.

Belgrade. oct. S.-The clamor for way with
austria Hungary because of the occupation Of
Bosnia and Herzegovina is growing here con-
EtaAIly. and scenes OF wild enthusiasm are being
witnessed in the streets of this city.
All Of the Belgrade newspapers threaten King
Peter with the loss OF mis- throne unless he takes
Up the sword. The ''Prayda" exhorts him, say
Ing: oh. King rescue Bosnia! Woe to you
and yours if Bosnia is not rescued"
The "Politica" says: We can depend upon
one million men in ali of Servia. all Of Monte
negro and al Of Bosnia"
The assertion is made in the newspapers that
Tie reigning Prince OF Montenegro has sent
message 20 King Peter in which he is quoted as
saying: "Whe. the Serbian army marches 10
'he banks Of the Drina my army viii advance
against Herzegovina"
Wealthy merchants are offering the King
money for The needs OF war. and women are con-
lrlauEing their Jewels. The president Of the
national Assembly made a speech to the crowds
'o-oay, saying, IF we cannot conquer by arms
w VIII resort 10 bombs
1he Macedonian Bosnian committee held
meeting this afternoon. at which the leaders OF
several Macedonian bands were preesen1. and it
"@s agreed to stir up outbreaks in Bosnia
Great crowds surrounded the palace tonight.
shouting for war and calling for the King To ap-
pea Finally King Peter. accompanied by the
NioNn Prince. came 10 the balcony and implored
people not 10 cause disturbances. He sad:
1Fost me and my government; both viii do
their duty"
ihe crowd checred the King, but continued 10
hhout War with Austria"
This morning mob forced its way 10 the
Nslis OF the palace ana den1c nded to see King
Feier- The attitude Of the crowd was so threat
'-'ihs ti-at troops and gendarmes acre finally
Soa.Iaued a., fs,frd
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
AGE NO BAR TO GOLF
YOUNG AGAIN ON LINKS.
Men Fifty-fUe Years old or Ouer
Play for Cups.

Millionaires and scores of other men of wealth
and Influence, fifty-fve years old or over. made
golf history when they gathered in the fourth
annual seniors tournament on the links of the
Apawamis Club yesterday. Veterans were there
from all parts of the country, and out of the
original 12O entries no less than ninety-f1ve
drove off from the first tee.
The fact that there We're only five withdrawals
after the morning round shows the stamina of
the veterans, and once again proves the asser-
ton that golf is a game for all ages. case in
point was the presence of A Milne, of Scars
dale and James F. Bless. of the Forest Hill
Field Club When these men ran across each
other at the club in the morning they at once
compared notes.
who is the older?" asked Milne
We'll, I'm in my seventy-third year said
Bless
"Oh. you're baby retorted the Scotchman,
who is seventy-six. sufficient to make him the
dean of the tournament. The pair played to-
pether all day and until late hour it looked as
# BLESS would win the first net prize with So
hole card of 197-40-151. Later on Eugene
Prayer, of Englewood finished with 1S1-30-1ol
This gave the Englewood man the cup, while
Rless who is president of Newark bank,
earned the second trophy.
Gross score hOnOrs were shared by James d.
Foot of the home club. and DR.. Carl E. Martin,
the Fairfield County man. who once held the
Connecticut championship. both of whom made
TWO SIS for 1G6.
Hes a great one to be playing in old
mans tournament remarked Marshall Mallory.
of THE Churchman." as he gazed admiringly at
Dr Martins broad shoulders and rugged
nhvsioue which would do credit to a football
guard Martin and Foot have arranged to play
off their tie tomorrow. and no matter who wins
both will be we'll rewarded
The net prize in the morning was won by
IT T Shuman. of the home club, with 90-12-TS.
while 4 F. Huston, the Philadelphia steel man,
who came on especially 10 take part in this
tournament won the afternoon prize with ST.
9-I1.
Other we'll known men on hand were Leslie
G. Bruce. the former crack rife shot; ]. E.
Co,la of PHILADELPHIA: G. P. Sheldon. John w.
Grisgs former Attorney General OF New Jer-
sev. Colonel r. NJ Thompson. ShinnecCck,
who recently went round the world in yacht;
Daniel Chauncey. president Of the United States
Gole Association; Captain II. NJ. Johnstone. Of
Fort Worth. Tex; former Judge Morgan J.
O,Rrien. John B. Mcdonald Sch Low. former
Mayor of New York; Judge Henry Stoddard, OF
Yale University; Lawrence Dilworth, of Pitts
burg: Judge Horace Russell Of New York; Rob
ert G. Shaw. of Boston and r. II. Thomas,
president of the New York Stock Exchange.
Incidentally the Apawamis Club did itself
proud in extending unusual courtesies TO the
contestants. all of whom were the guests at
luncheon of the Rye organization. Among those
Instrumental in making the tournament
cess were Edmund c. Converse. George Shelton
and James Foot The first named much 10 his
disgust was unable to be present because Of an
important business engagement.
The leading will found the sporting pageD
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
TEETH TO OPEN VALVE.
Leo SteUens AUerts Serious Balloon
4ccident at Springfield, Mass.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Springfield. Mass, Oct. S.-By opening the
safety valve of the balloon Boston with his
teeth while cIinging to the rigging. more than
one thousand feet in the air. this afternoon Lee
Stevens prevented explosion of the over
distended gas bag. The explosion would prob
ably have meant certain death to the occupants
of the balloon. Mr.. Stevens. Floyd B. Smith. of
Yonkers. n. Y, and Harlan T. Pierpent, of
Springfield.
Mr.. Stevenss feat witnessed by several
thousand spectators. The balloon landed in
CRANKY, twelve miles from Springfield. without
incident.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
CROKER WON'T PAY w1FE's DEBTS.
Firc Chiefs Action a Surprise TO His Family
at Good Ground

Fire CHIEF Edward f. Croker inserted notice in
a Manhattan paper this morning announcing that
lie would not be responsible for his wife's debts
or for those Of any other member Of his family
When this told 10 Mrs Croker at her surl-
Tner cottage In Good Ground. Long Island she sal
Il had received no ntimation such action beins-
contemplated by my husband and was utterly
ienorant of its being taken until told tonight
deplore rly husbands act extremely. and If it is
true that hc has acted represented ! cannot
CONCEIVE why he should wish to treat myself and
children in such harsh manner"
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
MACK'S NEW YORK NEWS.
Democratic Chairman Says "Chicago
Made -Four Runs"

Chicago. Oct S.-The baseball game at New York
stopped the wheels Of political endeavor at Demo-
cratic National Headquarters for two hours this
afternoon and when Charles W. Bryan, seeking
campaign Information. dropped in National
Chairman Mack and inquired the latest from
New York the chairman replied: Il have just
heard that Chicago made four runs IN the third
inning
The game in New York was the only subject OF
conversation at headquarters this afternoon, and
the national chairman compelled to confess 10
the newspaper men that the baseball situation was
all ne cared discuss.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
NEARLY HIT BY OCEANIC.
La PrOCence Reports NarrO7o Escape
an Dense Fog.

Havre oct. S.-The French Line steamer La
Provence, which arrived here yesterday, reports
that she had very narrow escape during the
latter part Of her voyage from a grave disaster
When the liner off Cape La Hague in the
English Channel. in a dense fog, another steamer
loomed up suddenly. The quiclness of the look
outs gave the captain of La Provence warning
in time TO reverse the engines and 20 stop his
vessel within ten feet of the other steamer The
latter proved to be the White Star steamer
Oceanic outward bound.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
GENERAL IN AEROPL4NE
Baden-P POzCeU and Count Kaznakof
Soar zCith Wight.

lie Mans. Oct. S.-Wilbur Wright, the Amerf-
can aeroplanist, to-day made several flights
which witnessed by the Queen Dowager Of
Italy and among his passengers were Lieu
tenant General Baden Powell of the British
army; Count Serge Kaznakoff. a chamberlain TO
the Russian Emperor; Nine. Bollee and Com
mandant Bouttieaux. director of the Military
Aerostatic Park at Meudon.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
NO SOTHERN DITORCE.
Reno Judge Objects to N0n-4ppear-
dnce of Principals.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Reno. New oct S-..Because of Virginia
Harmed Sothern's Indifference 10 Nevada and its
courts she will not get a decree of divorce here
from F. H. Sothern. Judge Picke exhibited
some warmth to-day when the case was called
and Mrs. Sothern did not appear. The judge
said
If interested parties do not think the matter
IS important enough to grace the court with
their presence. don't think this is a proper
place to air family disturbances II is unique
proceeding. TO put it mildly. for party
tempt to secure divorce without appearing in
court. l think ! win deny the decree: at any
rate | will not grant 1t at present / will take
il under advisement until l ascertain IL Mrs
Sothsrn will condescend To come TO court and
present her allegations in person
GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER
puritY IA mnde
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
SUES EX-SWEETHE
Dartmouth athlete accuses Wealthy
Girl of Breach of Promise.
by Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Newburyport. Mass, Oct S-Howard E
Smith captain of the Dartmouth track team
of 1905 brought suit to-day against Miss
Orithyia Wales Knapp daughter Of l. c.
Knapp. a wealthy and retired business man.
charging breach of promise to marry and de-
manding $4,000 damages. The news Of the suit
created a sensation here.
Smith is from one of the best known families
of New England, and Miss Knapp. at the time
of her mothers death two years ago. inherited
$55O,OO0 in her own right
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
THINK WAR CLOUDS
WILL BE SCATTERED
SERVI4 ALONE IN DESIRE
FOR CONFLICT.
Tentatire Programme for Confer
ence Mdde-Germany Denies Re
sponSibiLty for Situation.

War between Austria Hungary and Serva is
recognized in Vienna as possibility but the
hone and belief are expressed that it will be
averted
In Belgrade the Seryian capital. crowds sur
rounded the palace yesterday shouting for war.
and The newspapers threatened the King with
depostion unless he declared war.
NJ Pichon, the French Foreign Minister has
formulated tentative programme for an inter-
national conference on the situation in the
Balkans
The German Foreign Office denies firmly that
thst government is in any way responsible for
the situation.
Austria has already entered upon negotiations
with the powers for the recognition Of the new
Kingdom Of Bulgaria.
ITALY MIKES CONDITION.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
GIRL; HITS NAN.
Chauffeur for Rich Neso Yorker
Makes Quick Decision.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Worcester, Mass. Oct. S.-With alternative
but to down nine -year-Old girl a street
laborer, with his automobile running at twenty
five miles hour. Ralph G. Simmons. Of New
York chauffeur for George Hawley. a wealthy
New Yorker, made his choice without a seconds
hesitation and jerked his around that it
struck the full in the back The is
dying at the City Hospital tonight.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09

SAYS $4,000 WILL STORM COMMONS.
Suffragette Leader Thinks Large Army Will
Reply to Appeal.

London oct. S.-The suffraEettes have issued an
appeal 10 the public 70 help them rush the House
of Commons when it meets October Is
The leader Of the sufragettes Mrs. Drumrnond
saws that they expect the help Of fifty thousanJ
persons I'm storntnE the House.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
ITALY MAKES CONDITION
Tu Join Conference If austria
UM Gice Up Seaport.

Rome oct st is stated tonight that the
italian government makes the abandonment by
Austria Of her special rights over Antivari the
sole seaport OF Montenegro. condition for
Italy's cooperation in the task Of reconciling
me interests Of all the signatores Of the Berlin
Treaty.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09
GOVERNMENT
BY COMMISSION"
WHAT HUGHES DID AND
CHANLER WOULD UNDO.
STOCK WATERING BY MERGERS.

Governor Hughes said in his speech of accept
ance: The question is Shall the effort to
maintain administration which shall place the
interests Of the people above selfish advantage
be repudiated or supported? Shall the effort to
correct abuses and to regulate effectively
public service corporations be condemned
sustained?" The possibilities that formerly lay
in the hands of the eXploiters of public service
corporations in the matter of stock watering and
the limitations that imposed by the
Public Service commissions law shown by
the following comparison Of the actual situation
existing before and after the passage of the
present law, which is likely to be repealed if
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09

MI 1lidIAitt II SlCNNNAs
BEFORE.
Upon a consolidation
the capitalization could
be Increased ad libitum.
In 1854 six companies,
with a total capitalization
Of 81. 900. 900, We're con-
solidated into the Con-
solidated Gas Company,
with a capitalization of
S35. 100000. an increase in
stock of s1S,43 .06O. The
new company owned only
such property as had
been owned by the six
companies. Was there
any capitalization Of the
merger? The capitaliza
ton has since been in
creased TO 500, ,000, 900.
and on this the company
in the S0-cent gas case
claims the right TO earn
a profit from the con-
sumer.
IS IT GOOD FOR THE
PUBLIC TO ALLOW SUCH
CAPITALIZATION OF a
MERGER?
In 1900 nine companies,
with total securities Of
$19.5SS. 929, were merged
into the New York Gas,
Electric Light. Heat and
Power Company (now a
part Of the New York
Edison company, with
securities of S64, 429, SS3,
an increase of $44.S41.256.
HOW Do YOU LIKE
THAT CAPTTALIZATION
OF 4 MERCER To ADD
TO THE COST OF YOUR
LIGHT?
in 1895 seven compa-
MES, with securities of
$14.S70.000, were merged
into the Brooklyn Union
Gas Company. which
thereupon issued $29, =.
500. 900 of securities.
And when Mr.. Ryan
and Mr.. Belmont merged
all the surface lines with
the elevated and subway
$l05, 900. 000 of pure water
was pumped in.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-09

No doubt Mr.. Ryan, Mr.. Belmont and other
bcnefciaries of the system Of making the pub
lie pay dividends water want Mr.. Chanler
elected as to break down Governor Hughess s
policy OF controlling stock issues of public ser
vice corporations. But do you. want Mr.. Chanier
elected for that purpose?