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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-11

beginning to pay The penalty OF his
life and Of his desperate endeaVorS i'll
the commencement Of the attack. His
breath came shorter, the sweat stood
thick upon his brow Darlington grew
cooler after the first flush of passion
consequent upon his slight wound. His
strength grew greater. He pressed
Strathgate harder But the earl was
not yet done. Nerving himself, sum
moning all his resolution TO his aid.
in a series Of brilliant OnsaughtS h"
sought to bring 10 a sudden end an af-
fair for which. If it should be much
more prolonged, he knew his strength
would be unequal.
But Darlington met him with a
wrist of steel and blade quicker than
The light itself How it was done.
no one could see. but after a series oI
rapid thruSts and diSengagements, the
spectators saw StrathEate suddenly
throw no his arms. fits blade fell
, Wavcring to the ground. Those who
stared saw two feet OF bloody steel
thrusting ont from his back. Caring
! ton had seized an opportunity and had
! lunged with such force and power and
! directness that the QuIlOns Of the hiIt
| Of his rapicr had actually struck the
I breast of Strathgate as he ran him
! through the right shoulder over his
guard The thrust just grazed the
/ his weapon, succeeded partially, when
Strathgate collapsed utterly and
crashed to the ground, swapping of
the projecting end of the blade behind
his back as he fell upon it.
He strove horribly for moment to
rise and then settled back biting his
lips to stifie a groan of agony. Car
rington stood over him with hand up
raised. Which had the whittier face
it would be hard to say,
"Strathgate." cried my lord, bend
ing over him.
Harrington" murmured Strathgate
in his agony. fairly wrenching the
words from his lips. you're damned
fool. The woman loves you-nOt-
me-"
He stopped.
BY this time Blythedale and the doc
tor We're by Strathgate's side. Park
man also woke to action. He ran
to Carringt0n's side and drew him
back.
"A damned f"ol." cried my lord,
hoarsely. "ay. that I've been"
Parkman said nothing He fetched
Carrington's coat, waistcoat. sword
and shoes and assisted him to put
them On.
I'VE had best go now, Bernard" he
said when Darlington was clothed.
Find out how he is yonder before
We leave" said Darlington, looking
toward the group busted about poor
Strathgate.
Presently Parkman came back with
news.
He's desperately hurt. Your blade
just grazed the lung"
will he pull through"
"Neyinson doesn't know. He hope:
so. God. it was a terrible thrust.
thought he had you at first. | never
saw such play, but, man, you were hi
master
(TO BE CONTINUED
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-11
CHAPTER XIx.-Continued.

Pray now, Debbie," whispered
Ellen. AS you never prayed before
This time neither woman hid her
face The prayers were all in the
heart. Save for that ejaculation not
lip moved between them. They stared
as the bird charmed by the snake
stales at his tormentOr.
Darlington was stronger man than
Strathgate He had lived in the gay
world at times, as the other had, but
there had been long periods on the
sea. He had gained power of wrist
that the other trembled to feel as the
blade pressed heavily against his own.
But battles with swords are not neces,
sariy gained by strength Of arm The
victory is not always to the strong,
sometimes it goes to the swift.
With incredible quickness Strath-
gate engaged his point and lunged
desperately forward Darlington par
ried with all the swiftness of which
he was capable, and just managed to
ward the blow. The blade of his ad
versary's sword ripped throgh the side
of his shirt, but no blood followed the
thrust. He had escaped unframed.
Strathgate smiled.
The next time" he said softly to
himself under his breath.
The next instant he warded easily
furious return attack by Caring
ton, and thereafter for perhaps min
ute there followed a succession OF
thrusts and parties with marvellous
rapidity.
Ellen knew something about sword
play. She was no mean fencer her
self. and she saw with an anguished
heart that Lord Strathsate was fore
ing the attack. and that her husband
had all he could possibly do to keep
from being spitted upon his adver-
sarys nimble sword. Rumor had not
exaggerated Strathgate's wonderful
mastery. His blade was like lam
bent fame and played like lightning
| about her husbands weapon. Des
| perate as was the task, however, Car
rington just managed to avoid these
deadly thrusts. His shirt had been
cut in half a dozen places. and thin
splotch of blood showed where one OF
the thrusts had grazed the skin, but
| he was practically scatheless.
| He confined himself after that first
| return to defense, not from choice
but because there was nothing else tC
do. Strathgate pressed him unmer
| cifuly and gave him no opportunit,
whatsoever for return. 1t wa!
| thrust. thrust, thrust. with the rapid
ity of thought itself. Indeed, so fierce
so sustained. so desperate was Strath
gates attack that the perspiratiol
beaded upon his forehead, his breatl
| came quick.
| Ellen. who had eyes for everything
noted it, so. too, did Darlington. Al
for my lord. he had stood to it likt
the man and sailor that he was. III
had not given ground one instant. an
although in the excitement of the con
test Strathgate had pressed him hard
er and approached much nearer. m
/ lord had stood as If he were rooted t.
The spot. 1t was magnificent eS
ample of determination coupled wit
a high degree of skill, for no meaI
fencer could have stood at swords
| points with Srathgate withCu; havin
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-11
HEAR MESSAGE
Of PRESIDENT
aocIIMENT FROM CHIEF EXEcU-
TIVE READ IN CONGRESS.
Urges CHANGES IN LAWS

e,.sent Currency System Declared
lmperfect-controI of Corporations
the Province Of the National Gov,
.rnment-Conduct of Labor Lead
.rs criticised-For Postal Savings
Banks.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-11

erts, as an object lesson.
Inland Waterways.
Immediate action by the present
session of congress for the improve
ment OF our inland waterways the
president declares to be Imperative.
He recommends the creation OF per.
manent commission authorized to CO.
ordinate the work of all the govern
ment departments relating to water
ways, and to frame and supervise the
execution OF comprehensive plan.
Postal Savings Banks.
Urging the immediate institution Of
postal savings banks, the message
says:
again renew my recommendation
for postal savings banks. for deposit
ing savings with the security OF the
government behind them. The object
is to encourage thrift and economy'in
the wage Garner and person OF mod
crate means. 1t Is believed that in the
aggregate vast sums of money would be
brought into circulation through the in
strumentality of the postal savings
banks.
Parcel Post
The much-discussed ACCESSIBILITY of
the establishment of a parcel post
service is thus dealt with
In my last annual message | COM
mended the postmaster generals
recommendation for an extension Of the
parcel post on the rural routes. The
establishment OF local parcel post on
rural routes would be to the mutual
benefit OF the farmer and the country
storekeepcr. and it is desirable that the
routes. serving more than 100000
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-11
Our Southern Neiuhbors.

The commercial and material prog
ress of the 20 Latin American republics
is worthy Of the careful attention Of
the congress. The international Bureau
of the American Republics is doing
useful work in making these nations
and their resources better known to
us. and in acquainting them not only
with us as a people and with our pur-
poses towards them. but with what We
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

There was a defeat and a victory for
the President in the final sessions Of Con-
gress yesterday.
The government liability bill. the pass
age OF which he earnestly desired. was
passed and is now a law
The Inland Waterways Commission bill.
which he particularly advocated, was not
allowed by the Republican leaders to
come up for consideration. although SEN
ator Newlands, who was in charge OF the
BILL made a final effort TO secure this
consideration.
The government liability bill gives en-
ployes Of the government who are ens
gAged in hazardous employment and are
injured while on duty the right 10 a
years pey. and to the widows and chill
dren OF those who are killed or die as
the result Of an injury the right TO re-
cover like relief from the government
The omnibus Territories BILL the pass
age OF which Senator Beveridge has been
urging for a week or more, also was
passed by the Senate in the closing hours
This bill had already passed the House.
as had the liability bill. The latter meas
ure was materially amended in the SEN
ate, but the House last night agreed to
the amendments.
The President signed both bills at the
Capitol last night
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Why he is FOR ROOSEVELT
Delegate Teter Makes It Clear TO
Chairman woodward.
Declares that the President, Not
Secretary Taft, Is the Choice
OF West Virginia.

Representative woodward. Of West vir-
ginia' who is chairman Of the Repub-
hcan central committee. has received the
following letter from Hon. Charles F
Ieter, delegate-at-large to the Chicago
convention and instructed FOR Taft who
recently announced his intention 10 sun
port Roosevelt:
PhilipTh. W. Va, MAY q. leR
Hon w. @. woodward. chairman West Virginia re-
publican State Central Committee. Washington.
Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiry as 70 the M,
sneclty OF my interview as to ny intention of VT
ing ior Roosevelt for the Presidential nomination in
case MS name should cDne before the convention |
oeg 10 state that quoted with substantial ar,,
racy. knowing that PrvSident Rooseyelt's name
Will oe l4acd before the convention, believe there
"lI De such demonstration In HIS favor thar II
VII be impossible for any deellz . believing a. I
90 TO resist voting for him. Feeling and knowing that
az heart at least nine ont OF every ten Reunbicans
0i west trginia are in favor Of his denomination
agree With you fully In your recent public decla-
Hllon. That West Virginia is az heart for Rooes,-
relt. and that the Taft sentiment Is an ARTIFICIAL
scntiment II was cres ted solely by the President
declaration that he believed that Tan was the best
equpped Of any Of the Presidential possibilities 70
carry out his policies, which have recriTud the
hearty coinmendation ot the whole country
am not. and never have been bolter. and do
not expect to be cassed in that category at and after
the Chicago convention / knoE fun well that my
attitude is approved by practically every Repub-
lc1n within our ConmonwcaIth. have scores Of
letters from not only every section Of West Viz.
ginia but from many other States as well. includ-
ing Ohio. heartily indorse my cOlrSe
During the past week IL has been nv pleasure in
going through at least fifteen counties in the state
looking after my business interests. 10 talk with
many Of our leading Republicans all Of whom say
that am night. Therefore. ! take this opportunity
To set forever at rest my position ANY one doubt
ing for whom my vote viii be cast with the above
knowledge. can IL he will. attend the Chicago con-
Tention. hear me announce nv vote with no uncer-
tain sound for Roosevelt. Very truly yours
c. F. TETER
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
UNIVERSITY CLOSING WEEK
George Washington Commencement
Exercises Begin To-day.
Baccalaureate Services mt the Be-
lasco Theater First Number on
Long Programme.

A successful year in every department
OF study and activity OF the George
Washington University will be closed this
week with commencement exercises.
which begin to-day and last during the
week.
In conjunction with the formal exer-
cises arranged by the faculty, the stu
dents Of the university have made prepa-
rations for number Of interesting events.
including art exhibits. prize debates.
class exercises. and receptions. The pro-
gramme for the week is one OF the most
elaborate in the history OF the institu-
ton.
trustees Of the university and colleges.
members Of the faculties. graduates. stu
dents, relatives and friends will gather
In the Belasco Theater this afternoon at
o'clock. whore the baccalaureate serv-
Ice will be held. Rev. Richard D. Harlan
d. D. LII. D., will deliver the invoca-
ton. after which Rev. Charles Wood. d
u. pastor Of the Church Of the Covenant.
VIII deliver the baccalaureate sermon.
AT $50 o'clock Wednesday morning can
dldates for degrees. members OF the fac
ulties, and trustees OF the university and
colleges VIII assemble at the university
The university procession will start for
the Belasco Theater at 10:15 O'Clock. Aca-
demic dress will be worn The univer-
sity commencement exercises will begin
at 1890 o'clock. President Needham will
deliver the address. after which degrees
will be conferred
Tomorrow morning at o'clock the
exhibit Of the division OF architecture in
the Architectural Building 1882 street
will be opened to the public. The class
exercises Of the law class OF 'OS viii be
held in University Hall beginning at 8
o'clock tomorrow night. On Tuesday
night the members of the Columbian and
Needham Debating societies will give
their prize debate In University Hall.
President Needham and members Of the
faculties will give a reception 10 the
members Of the graduating classes at
Rauscher's Wednesday night. Dancing
will begin at $3.50 o'clock.
Commencement week viii be closed
with the class exercises Of the senior
class Of the departments of arts and
sciences in University Hall Saturday
night at s o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
VICE PRESIDENT FAIRBANKS REMARKS.

Senator's am unable adequately
thank yeu for and shall always hold it in
sic the
chamber
the closing
have addressed themselves the
public
In
the
Many important measures have been debated with that fair
dignity which should
lawmakers
people
1t
able patriotic
three coordinate nment
Il
10 the discharge a ensuing
declares the Senate adjourned without
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
GOMPERs FLAYs CANNON.
Labor Man Says the Speaker I
Brutal AutOcrat

haDor Wan says the Speaker Is
Brutal AutOcrat.
New York, May 9O.-Speaker Cannon, Of
the House Of Representatives. was de-
nounced in a statement issued to the
unions to-day by Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent Of the American Federation of La
Dor, as an autocrat who controls the
House with his whims.
Gompers says there must be a new set
Of rules governing the House, or Con-
gressmen will incur the further displeas-
ure OF organized labor.
He declares that II labor's twenty-five
or thirty members would not obey the
party whip" but would stand independ-
ent and fight for the wishes Of their con-
stituents, labor might hope to defeat "the
Uncle Joe type OF brutal autocrat" and
secure a Speaker who would follow the
wishes of the people. Candidates who
receive the support of the people," he
says. must pledge themselves to secure
new rules in the House which will permit
the business Of the people to be trans
soted-"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
STUDENT WAVES RED FLAG.

Associates Help Police Put For
eigner Under Arrest In Indiana.
Terre Haute Ind, May 2S-At the con-
clusion OF the special exercises at the
Social Settlement Night School last night
Pentcho Pentchoss. i young Bulgarian.
delivered harangue In favor Of anarch-
ism, and afterward he produced a red
flag.
1t was taken from him and burned IN
the street, the other foreign students as
sisting. He was arrested. but asked
postponement Of trial to-day.
The detectives have asked the United
States District Attorney for Instructions
regarding the prisoner, and hope 70 Dc.
port him.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

The President arrived at the Capitol at
9:O5. accompanied by Secretary Loeb and
Secret Service guards, and remained In
the beautiful room set apart for him until
adjournment
Secretaries Root. COrtelyoU and Gar
field were the only Cabinet members with
the President. and the only department
represented besides the State Interior.
and Treasury was the Post-office, repre-
sented by Or. Grandheld. First Assistant
Postmaster General
Vice President Fairbanks dropped in al
most as soon as the President arrived,
and held an animated conversation with
him. lasting fully five minutes From that
time until the session ended the Presi-
dent held a continuous handshaking re-
ception with Senators. Members. and Cap
itel employees.
Almost the last Senator TO receive the
Presidents greeting was Mr. La Toilette.
and as the President grasped his hand
he exclaimed: why. Senator you look as
fresh as If you had just had breakfast"
Gives Good Wishes.
After chatting with Senator la Toilette
for a few minutes. the President wished
him very happy summer. The President
was engaged possibly ten minutes all told
in looking over and signing the last bills
passed by Congress. the principal ones be-
ing currency, which left his pen at 9:4O:
public buildings, a bill 10 incorporate the
Masonic Mutual Relief Association in the
District OF Columbia. the general def
cheney bHl the bill creating Fort Peck
Indian reservation. and three small pen
sion bills. a bill increasing the clerical
force in the Department OF Justice and
n bill affecting the Life-Saving Service
Wears Evening Dress.
The President and Secretary Loeb both
visited the Capitol in evening dress Not
one in forty Of the Senators and Members
who came to pay their respects displayed
an expanse Of billed shirt"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

After session lasting more than twenty hours,
Mr.. Aldrich broke the Ia FOIlette Alibuster and
the currency bin was passed.
The government liability and omnibus TerT1-
tories bills were passed
At a night session made up Of brief meeting
and extended recesses the Anal business Of the
seasion was cleared up. and after the usual oere-
monies. the Senate. at II 30 p. M. was declared
adjourned sine die
The President visited the Capitol, received the
Senators. and signed the bills passed during the
day and night.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
AMERICAN GOING TO POLE.

South"rn AntipOdes 20 De Next Oh
1ectiVe Point for Exploration.
Brussels, May 3O.-COnfrmatlon was
given to-day. at the session OF the Inter
national Polar Congress. OF the plans Of
an American explorer 70 seek the south
pole in 1910
Herbert l. Bridgeman. OF the Brooklyn
Institute Of Arts and Sciences. told the
congress Of this Americans plans. though
the Identity of the explorer was not dis
closed.
The plans are really those OF Lieut.
Peary. who has made several dashes for
the north pole
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
SHOT GIRL AND HIMSELF.
jealous SuitOr Dead and Finncee
MOrtnly wounded.

New York, May 30.-Herman Atkln.
twenty-nine years old. a tailor. who for
merly lived in Boston. shot his fiancee.
Pauline Perdeski, In her fiat at 62s Fifth
avenue, Brooklyn, tonight. and then shot
himself in the temple. Atkin died before
Or. Holts. Of Seney Hospital. could get
there. and 1t was said at the hospital
where the woman was taken that she
probably would not live until morning.
Atkin learned That Pauline was keep
Ing company with other men, He called
tonight for an explanation After rup-
per the two went into room by them
selves. Three revolver shots were heard.
The girls sisters ran into the room.
Atkin. still holding the smoking revolver.
was stretched out on the floor lifeIess.
Pauline was cropping about the room
bhndly. She had two bullet wounds. one
In the neck and the other in the shoulder.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
TAwNEY SOUNDS WARNING.
snys FiIIbuSter May Stop Pensions
Printery, and other Things.


Representative Tawney issued the fol-
lowing statement yesterday in regard 70
the La Toilette f1libuster In the Senate:
While the patriotic people Of our
country are decorating the graves Of
the soldiers who sacrificed their lives
for the Union, Senator La Toilette and
a few Democrats are indulging In a fill
buster in the Senate. which. II persisted
IN beyond to-day. will cause an indefinite
postponement in the June payment Of
the pensions due the widows OF those
thus mourned. and OF the pensions Of the
veterans who survived that awful
struggle.
Their folly will also suspend after to-
day the execution of pressing work for
the government al the Government Print
ing ONCE. and Will throw out OF employ
ment In that institution thousands Of
persons"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
RIVAL DEMOCRATIC CLAIMS.

The Johnson Press Bureau last
night claimed 236 delegates for
Johnson and Gray or uninstruct-
ed, and gave Bryan 5I2.
OF the uninstructed they claim
practically all.
The bureau declares Bryan
cannot be nominated on the first
ballot.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
CONGRESS BRIEFS

To remedy an oversight q Attorney General
BonaVartc. Chairman Tawney. Of the Committee on
Appropriations yesterday introduced and the House
passed joint resolution authorizing him 90 c1pend
$500 for clerical services IN his department in
counectioa with the defense Of the Indian depreia-
ton claims
Senators Platt and Depew. and ten or a dozen
Of the Congressmen for upstate districts In New
YORK have united IN protest TO SECRETARY Wilson
against his abandonment q the soil survey. which
has been Ia p-osress In those districts for year
mast
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
CROKER FOR BRYAN.

Lewis Nixon Says e1-Tammany
Leader Wants Nebraslan.
New York, May S0.-Lewis Nixon re-
turned to-day from Europe aboard the
Cunarder Campania, with a pocket filed
with contracts for building war vessels
for certain foreign government" the
rame Of which Mr.. Nixon said he did not
care 10 tell.
Mr.. Nixon spent a year in Ireland with
Richard Croker, who. the shipbuilder
says, is earnestly for the nomination OF
Bryan.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
WORKS AT KEY FIFTY YEARS.
Western Union Operator Stricken
After Half Century of Iabor

After Half Century of Labor
Utica. May 30~Albert c. Stebbins. Of
Watervilie, last night rounded out a
period Of fifty years as a Western Union
operator in that village. and subsequent
iy, while discussing with friends his half
century anniversary at the telegraph key.
was stricken with illness Which will
cause his death
Stebbins had been indisposed for sew
eral weeks. but not 10 an extent which
prevented him performing his duties as
operator. He was particularly desirous
Of completing his fiftIeth year az the
key. intending 10 retire on a pension.
which the Western Union company had
arranged to provide.
He was seized with paralysis.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
KILLS SLEEPING PRINCESS.
Befriended Turk Stays sister of His
BenefactOr


Paris, May 3O.-Mehmid All. leader OF
the Turkish community in Paris. recently
befriended poor countryman Of his.
a medical student named Reehid Mus
tappa. providing him with board and
lodgings I'm his mansion on the Boule-
ward Haussmann.
Early to-day after having spent the
night roaming about the Latin quarter,
Mustappa went home and stabbed TO
death the sister Of Mehmid All. the Prin-
cess Fadma, and her son, Prince Sula,
while both were asleep.
Mustappa admits the crime. He de-
clares he was the victim Of the hyp-
motto suggestion Of a doctor who has
mcsmerized him on several occasions.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

Mr.. Bryan will be nominated
easily on the first ballot. notwith-
standing the noisy claim of op-
posing politicians says the Bry-
an press headquarters, in a state
ment last night.
The claim was made to $50 ab-
solutely instructed votes for Bry-
and, and 43 uninstructed.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Mother Avenges Dnurbter.

New York, May 9O-Giovannl Marc. a
farm hand. was shot and killed to-day
while he lay asleep in a garden in East
New York by Mrs. Louisa Felipo. the
mother Of seven children. who believed
that Marc had attempted to injure her
six-year-old daughter, Mipna