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the efforts which the latter has put
forth for many years, looking to the
preservation of timber throug hout
the state.
Every. year, when the legislature
meets, bunch of legislators, who
should be in better pursuits, threaten
to abolish the Office of fire warden,
purely and simply for the purpose
of having some fun with granny.
Andrews as they gleefully explain.
The terrible forest fires which
ragged through northern Minnesota
this fall have caused people to take
heed of the advice given by the
veteran in the fire warden's Office.
And it is likely that the next legis-
iature will appropriate sum some
where near sufficient to conduct the
affairs of that department in a
fairly liberal manner. -
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GERMAN OFFICIAL VIEW,
Demands on France Always Custom.
airy in Such Cases.

Berlin, Nov. 6.-The viewpoint OF
Germany in the Casa Blanca difficulty
was explained officially by the foreign
Office with the express desire that it
be cabled to the United States in or
der to clear up any existing doubt.
Cali we demand" said an official of
the foreign Office" is a simple express
sion of regret from France for the vio-
lence employed against the German
consular officials at Casa Blanca, an
expression such as would be demand
ed by any nation whose officials had
been subjected to attack. Unless this
is forthcoming there will be no object
in conducting further negotiations.
We cannot permit this point to be sub
mitted to arbitration, for we regard it
as point of national honor that such
regret should be expressed.
1--WE do not desire that the French
officials concerned be reprimanded,
that French soldiers be punished or
the adoption of any measures of dis
cipline whatever.
Concerning the other points of the
difference we are prepared to arbi.
trate. We acknowledge that some
things might have occurred on the
German side which could have been
avoided, while France also must ad-
NIT, from her side, that unnecessary
acts were committed'
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suBScRlPTI0N-..s5.00 PER ANNUM
TAFT WANTS BUSINESS DONE ION THE
SQUARE,"

What better assurance of con-
tinued prosperity do the people of
these United States desire than
that made by William H. Taft,
president-elect Ito be), in speech
delivered before the Cincinnati
Commercial Club, Thursday night:
Business men are to be shown
the lines of legality and are to be
directed in keeping within the
lines of legality, which lines have
been emphasized during the last
four years. Business men are to
know that they are to conform to
the laws upon the statute books,
and that no favors are to be ex-
pected for those who break the
laws.
This shall be so that the men
who conduct a legitimate business
may understand that the govern
ment is back of them, and does not
intend to do anything to interfere
with their legitimate advancement.
1t is a question of the definite
knowledg e of the statutes and of
their clear understanding which
shall make the honest progress of
our business possible. And that is,
in my belief, all that is necessary to
make that progress substantial and
enduring."
Judge Taft apologized for direct
ing his words into such a serious
discussion. 1 know the difficulties
that will arise in my new career"
and he added, Il know that there
will be questions which will arise
that I do not know of now, and that
times will come when many of my
friends here will shake their heads
and say, Poor Bill but all I ask is
for suspensin of judgment until the
situation may be understood. Its
decisions will rest upon the princi-
pies of sound and honest business
policies which I have outlined, and
its intrlcacies may be ascertained
and applied. These details will, l
am sure, explain what may appear
to be errors of judgment and mis-
takes"
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FRANCE INTENDS
TO STAND FIRM
Refuses to ACCede to De-
: mands Of Germany.
CABINET TAKES ACTION

Will Not Express Regret for Action Of
Officers and Men at Casa Blanca
Who Used Force Against German
Consular OfficaIs-Considerab Dis
quietude Exists at Paris Over Atti-
tude of Germany.
Paris, Nov. 6.-While it is not be-
Heved in official circles that Germany
will go to the extent of making the
Casa Blanca incident (the protection
by the German embassy at Casa
Blanca of former German subjects
who had enlisted in and later desert
ed from the foreign legion of the
French army the subject of an ulti'
matum a considerable degree of dis.
quietude exists here and the opinion
continues to be held that Germany is
seeking to infict diplomatic humilia.
ton upon France as diversion from
the. situation which has arisen at
home from the publication of EN-.
peror Williams now famous inter.
view
This time, however, France is re-
solved to stand firm. An extraor.
binary session of the cabinet was held
and the decision not to accede to the
German demands was unanimously
ratified. At the same time it was
agreed that France should show her
conciliatory disposition by offering a
mode of egress from the present dead.
lock that should be honorable to both
countries. This was set forth in the
following terms:
"No aggravation of the present con.
flict with Germany is expected in OFF,
cial circles, where a settlement honor
able to both countries is hoped for if
the disposition of the German govern.
ment is as conciliatory as that OF
France. An understanding could be
reached by which the two countries,
with mutual expressions of regret
over the Casa Blanca incident, could
refer the whole affair to arbitration.
But it is evident that this is the only
concession France can make and the
refusal of the cabinet to censure the
officers and soldiers concerned must
be considered as definite"
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WEST VIRGINIA FIGURES.
Late Returns Show Big Plurality foI
Taft,

Wheeling, w. Va, Nov. 6.-The
Register has received returns from all
counties of the state and gives de-
tailed figures and tabulations showing
the completeness of the Republican
victory in West Virginia. The plu-
ralities shown are as follows: Taft,
20,459; Glasscock, Rep, for governor,
1858. The Republicans made clean
sweep in the five congressional dis
tricts.
The, house of delegates is Repub-
ican by slightly decreased but still
overwhelming majority and the senate
will be composed of twenty-three or
twenty-four Republicans and six or
seven Democrats. No United States
senator is to be elected Considerable
Democratic gains were made in the
northern counties, but these were
largely offset by the tremendous and
increased Republican. majorities given
in most counties of the so called
"black belt of the southern section.
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SHOULD GIVE FIRE WARDEN Sufficient
FINANCIAL AID.

In the current Worlds Work there
is very suggestive article on What
Forest Fire Means" It meane, of
course, enormous loss that can
better be measured in years than in
dollars, for only years, not dollars,
can place it.
1t is most interesting to learn,
however, how efficiently the govern
ment combats fires in it's forest pre-
serves. The national forest area is
now 13O,7OO,OOO acres. In 1906
the burned area was reduced for the
year to 1916 acres, and but
$6,813 worth of timber was
destroyed.
In 1907 the burned forest area
was again reduced to 9O,661 acres,
and the destruction to S26,O57, while
the cost of fighting fires was but
$3.50. This is especially valuable
information, as it shows how slight is
the added cost of actual fre-fghting
once the machinery is in order.
The service of rangers and super
visors with open trails and constant
inspection form the machinery, and
as auxillaries are the employees Of
lumber camps and railroads, the
herders and ranchmen, who all have
a direct interest to prevent forest
destruction. These can be calico
upon at any time at the govern
raent's expense.
This past season one fire in tn
Blue mountains of Oregon, whost
;. origin is still a mystery, got tire
] mendous start before it was dis
covered. It had a front ffteer
miles long and was burning at the
rate of mile and half a day. L
was sixteen miles from water ano
fifty miles from a base of supplies.
Yet in nine days by the work Of
two hundred men it was stopped a.
a cost of $4,000. The timber loss
was $65,0OO, but it would have beer
millions more save for the govern
ment service.
What the federal government
does in this large way Minnesota
can do in it's smaller area. It il
economy versus waste, and surely
there is wisdom enough in the state
to make this choice.-Duluth News
Tribune.
A step in the right direction
toward the stopping of forest fires
would be the hearty cooperation of
every resident of the state with c..
c. Andrews, state fire warden, in
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ENTERS PLEA Of GUILTY.
Government Employe Fined $4,000
for Conspiracy.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Edwin M. Van
Dyck, former ink expert of the bureau
of engraving and printing, who, with
Victor G. Bloede, president of the Vic
tor G. Bloede company of Baltimore,
was indicted Jan. last charged with
conspiracy to defraud the United
States in connection with certain ink
contracts with the bureau, withdrew
a plea of not guilty and entered plea
of guilty to two counts of the indict-
ment. Justice Gould fined Van Dyck
$4,000, which was double the amount
imposed on Bloede recently for his
share in the affair, because Van Dyck
was government employee. Van Dyck
Immediately paid the fine and the two
remaining counts of the indictment
were then dismissed. ~. ..@
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HARMON A SURE WINNER
Other State Officers in Ohio Appear to
Be Republican.

Cincinnati, Nov. 6.-That earlier
statements of Harmon's plurality for
governor of Ohio are fully warranted
by actual count is shown as more re-
ports arrive and the statement of TO-
600 plurality will be near the correct
figure. A total of 2,76S precincts out
of 4,430 in the state of Ohio give Har-
ris, Rep, S15,950; Harmon, Dem, 1885,
062. Returns on the other state Off
GERS are meager, but the Republicans
seem to have taken everything below
governor. The legislature is safely
Ponnh1ioon -
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North Dakota Editor Killed

Williston, N. D., Nov. 6.-Phil Short
one Of the best known newspaper
men in North Dakota, was shot and
killed by Clayton Yeakins while they
were hunting deer in Mckenzie coun.
ty, across the river from here. Short
was beating the bush and was taken
for a deer by his companion. He had
been in the newspaper business at
Devils Lake and other points in this
state.
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May Result in Three Deaths.

Cincinnati, Nov. 6.-The breaking of
the steering gear on an automobile
driven by J. ]. Radel, an undertaken,
caused the death of Albert Altfeld, a
butcher, and the probable fatal injury
of Radel and William Regan, chauf-
feur. The machine swerved, crashed
into the iron rail on the side of the
Eighth street viaduct and threw the
occupants over the railing to the
ground. thirty feet below. -
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CRIMINAL LIBEL CHARGED
Manager and Editors Of Leading Ma.
Mia Paper Arrested.

Manila, Nov. 6.-The manager and
managing editor and other editors of
Ell Remacimiento, the leading Filipino
daily newspaper of this city, were
placed under arrest on charges of
criminal libel preferred by Commits
sioner Dean c. Worcester of the Phil
ippine commission Worcester affirms
in his complaint that he has been as
sailed politically and professionally
by articles appearing in the paper and
that his personal character has also
been the object of libelous utterances.
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Bryan congratuIates Taft.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. civilian J.
Bryan, the defeated candidate of the
Democratic party for president, sent
the following telegram of congratula-
ton to President-elect Taft: please
accept congratulations and best
wishes for the success of your admin
:,+,,t;,,, ;, 80 49, -. go ~ 8
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FIRST PRESIDENT or CUBA

Tomas Estrada Palma Expires At
Santiago.
Havana, Nov 6-The death of ex-
President Tomas Estrada Palma at
the home of relative in Santiago
province was due to castro neuritis,
from which he had long been SUI
ferer, complicated with pneumonia.
His wife was the only member Of his
family present at the end. He was
unconscious for many hours before
the end came He travelled into San
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tfago from the country few days ago
to get better medical attendance. -
Governor Magoon has issued de-
cree eulogizing the lofty patriotism Of
the first president of Cuba and direct
ing that he be given a national fu-
neral. The body will lie in state in
the provincial council chamber at
Santiago. There will be a period of
national mourning.
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= r
Bryan has issued the following state
ment:
The election has gone against us
by decisive majority. The returns
are not all in and it Is impossible at
the present time to ana1yze them or to
say what causes contributed most to
the Republican victory. We made our
fight upon a platform which embodied
what we believed to be good for the
American people, but it is for the peo-
pie themselves to decide what laws
they desire and what methods of gov
eminent they prefer. I have faith
that the publicity which we asked for
will yet commend itself to the Amer
lean people, that the election of SEN
ators by the people will be secured,
that the iniquities of the trusts will
arouse an opposition that will result
in the elimination of the principle of
private monopoly. am confident that
the people will see the necessity for
the labor legislation and the tariff
ASAuSSAOA "AASA Oul pldCAO1 LII
ed. I am confident, too, that the edu-
cational work done in this campaign
will result in securing greater protec-
ton to bank depositors. The above
are the most prominent reforms for
which we labored and I believe that
these reforms will yet come, together
with more effective regulation of rail-
roads and independence for the Fill
pinos.
Commends National Committee:
Il desire to commend the work of
our national committee. I am entirely
satisfied with Mr.. Mack as the chair
man and with the members of the
committee. do not see what they
could have done more than they did
and as for. myself I put forth every
for our cause. The nomination came
from the hands of the voters; l have
Obeyed their command and have led
as best I could. Words will not ex-
press my gratitude for the devotion
which has been shown by millions of
Democrats during the past twelve
years. Neither am 1 able to adequate
~ express my appreciation for the
kind words which have been spoken
since the election. If I could regard
the defeat as purely a personal one
would consider it blessing rather
than misfortune, for I am relieved
of the burdens and responsibilities of
an Office that is attractive only in pro-
portion as it gives an opportunity to
render a larger public service. But I
shall serve as willingly in private
capacity as in public one. God does
not require great things of us; he
only requires that we improve the op-
portunities that are presented and
shall be glad to improve the oppor-
tunities for service presented by pri-
vate life,"
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'BRY An IsSUES
4 ST. TEMENT
l1npO ssible as Yet to Analyze
Causes Of Defeat.
LED FIGHT BEST HE COULD

Declares That if He Could Regard the
Reverse as Purely a Personal One
He Would Consider It a Blessing
Rather Than. a Misfortune to Be Re-
lieved Of the Burdens and Response.
bilities Of the Position. -
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ney. which certainly would mean safety
while 1T lasted and perhaps a chance
of freedom She wondered, too, why
she no longer wished to die outright
now that she had saved Kyria Agatha
Her answer to his last speech was
humble.
You made me say it. she said. q
am sorry, sir
'At least, 1 have learned that you
would rather stay here than go back
to Gullabi Gu1benkjan and that gentle
wife of his-his red haired dover
Anything rather than that"
Her tone was earnest, for it was the
fate she feared most, both for heself
and because she feared that the dealer
would in some way claim his money
from Kyria Agatha. Zeno was ap-
parently satisfied with her answer, for
he looked more kindly at her and was
silent for a time Again he allowed his
eyes to be delighted with her beauty.
"I wifi not send you back" he said
at last; and he held out his hand
toward her, as If he were giving a
promise TO an equal.
She was grateful. but she thought
that perhaps he was trying to make
her betray her birth. No slave would
take the masters hand familiarIy in
her own; she knew the ways of slaves,
for there had been many in her adopt
ed fathers house, and she touched the
tips of Zeno's fingers with her own and
pressed her lips to the back of her own
hand when she withdrew it, The action
disconnected him little, for it was
performed perfectly, with all the defer
ence of born servitude.
you were not long in Gullabfs
house. were your" he asked. not SEEM
ing to be much interested in the an
swer, for he hoped to take her un-
awares.
If she told the truth, which he knew,
he would show surprise and press her
with another question; If she answered
with an untruth he should gain that
much Knowledge Of her character for
neither
'It pleased my lord to remind me a
while ago that a slaves oath is never
to be believed" she said. TT fs the
law that a slave must be tortured
when giving evidence, is 1t not?"
II believe 1t is" answered Zeno. with
smile. But you are quite safe. I
only ask you how loag you were In
Gullabi's house"
'tOne night and part Of q day" Zoe
answered after a moment
Zeno pretended surprise.
so short q time. Then he only
bought you yesterday?'
Yesterday evening"
And of whom? Will you tell me
thatY'
Zoe reflected moment and then
smiled.
yes. will tell you that. He
bought me Of a lady in Constantinople,
in whose closest intimacy was
brought up. She is just of my own age
and we are much alike
Il see,' said zeno, completely de-
ceived. and. speaking almost to him.
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now, when he wished to speak, he
could find nothing to say, and Zoe
knew 1T and would not help him. It
was strange that as her fear subsided
she thought him handsomer than at
first sight in the morning. When he
had finished eating he drank some
wine, set down the glass and looked at
her with an expression that was meant
to show something like anger, for he
already regretted the time-distant
five minutes-when she had been afraid
of him, and he had been master of
the situation. He drew his brows to-
gether. set his lips and glared at her,
frightened. He had lost the thread,
for the time, and she had found it.
She answered his look with one of
gentle surprise.
Have you finished supper already?,'
she asked sweetly.
A slight flush rose in his brown
cheek, as he felt his shyness increase.
and he kept his eyes steadily on her.
You do not seem to be afraid of me
any longer" he said, by way Of an
Have / anything to fear from your
she asked, in a trusting tone.
She risked everything on the ques-
tion, or thought she did. She won.
His face changed and softened, for by
appealing to his generosity she had put
him at ease.
NO" he answered. You were never
in danger from me. Besides" he added.
not made up my mind what to do with
you.
Zoe sat up straight, resting one hand
on the edge of the little table.
"The truth is," he went on, "I did
not buy you for myself"
Zoe made quick movement in her
seat. Then her tender mouth hardened
in look of contempt.
$50 you are only another slave deal
er!' she cried scornfully. But Zeno
laughed at the mere idea, and was glad
to laugh. 1t was asrelief.
No." he said. II am not slave
dealer. But a friend of mine, rich
gentleman of Venice. has asked me as
a favor to send him the most beauti-
full slave to be had in Constantinople
for the large price he named. As a
But here he was interrupted, for
Zoe turned from him and buried her
face in the leathern cushion. Her
body shook a little. and Zeno thought
she was crying. She had grown almost
used to him, and had begun to feel
that she might have some power over
him, and she WAS ashamed to own that
ne attracted HeI, tuouBn sne meant to
hate him. But the idea that he had
only bought her like piece of goods.
to pass her on to an unknown man far
away. was more than she could bear
at first. Moreover, though the idea OF
eating sickened her, she was really
weakened by need Of food, and she had
undergone within "a hours as much as
her nature could bear without break
ing down in some way.
Zeno was distressed and bent over
her, rather aWkwardly. anxious to
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soothe her. She turned her face to
him suddenly. without warning, and he
saw that her eyes We're dry and her
cheeks flushed.
Venice is a beautiful city," he said
coaxingly. You will be q great per
son in my friends house-he will give
you
When are you going to send me.
Tomorrow the girl had mastered her
self little
Il have told you that have moi
made up my mind about you Zenc
answered. The money l gave the Ar
menian was my own. 1 may keep you
here after ALL
Zoe detested him in that moment She
longed to insult him, to strike him, to
drive him away. There was somethins e
so condescending in what he said He
would. make up his mind about her, He
might keep her after ALL He had paio
his own money for her! 1t was moi
possible that she could have thought
him handsome, that she could have
been even momentarily attracted by his
face, his manner or his voice
Il hate you!' she cried. shutting her
teeth tightly as she spoke.
He was near her, and she drew back
from him as far as she could against
the cushions of the divan. He resumed
SHE
was. He had purposely spoken as If
she were really the slave she told him
that she was. and against the natural
instinct which bade him treat her as
his equal.
Indeed" he said coldly. and he took
a cracked walnut from the table and
began to peel the kernel, ut is not easy
to know what will please you. You
seem Mortified at the idea of going to
Venice and furious at the thought OF
staying here! or course, there is a
third possibility I would not send my
friend a slave who would be so discou-
tented as to poison him and his family.
and I shall certainly not keen one In
my house who hates me and may take
1t into her head to cut my throat in
my sleep. The only thing that remains
will be to sell You back to the Arme-
nian at a loss. Should you like thatg'
Zoe felt again that he was her mas
ter.
You made me think you would be
kind to mel! she said, and her voice
quavered.
Zeno laughed, for he had been too
much annoyed to yield at once to her
appeal.
THAT did not prevent you from say
ing that you hated me. a while ago. ;.
he answered. You must not expect too
uCl SuIlStldu vAItue OF me. Tor i am
no saint never learned to love those
that hate me!'
She liked him better now; as he
threw back his head a little, looking at
her from under his half closed lids. she
glanced at his brown throat. and she
did not think of cutting 1t, as he mad
ruggested. But she was angry with
herself for passing through SO many
phases OF like and dislike in so short a
time, and for not feeling RELIEF at the
thought Of being sent on : long jour