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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

Report of the congressional con-
 mittee which was appointed to inves- tigate the charges brought by Rep Iresentative at Large George L. Lilley
 of Connecticut, against members of congress, and in particular members
 of the committee on naval affairs, in connection with the alleged costly purchase of submarine boats, neces- sarily provokes consideration of 1t from the standpoint of that gentle mans ambition to be governor of this
 state for the next two years. It is all well enough to pooh-pooh the report as manufactured one following an investigation which started in as a lopsided enterprise and remained lop- sided until the end, but it is never theless report to which heed must be given by practical politicians if they are to conserve in every known way the welfare of their party.
 I have been criticised in various ways and with a great variety of
 temper for having asserted in the columns of the New York Herald that
 there was a likelihood of MT Lilley's name not being presented to the ap- preaching republican state conven- tion, when nominee for governor will be selected. As do not hold brief either for or against MT Lilley, it is little odd that I should be criticised for stating what is not of my own manufacture, but what has logically been considered by republi- cans on the lookout for strengthening of their party on the eve of a presi- dential election in which it will have need of every ounce of its influence to carry Connecticut by substantial plurality. It is quite unnecessary for me to say, on the other hand. that I have no personal interest in the election or defeat of MT Lilley. In so far as have any right to personal opinion as to that gentleman's politi- cal ambition as the representative of the Herald it certainly ought not to appear in what I write. l can make nothing by writing what is manifest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

an opportunity of considering it inde, 1 pendently. General Stenovics must consider what responsibility he un- dertakes if he advises the king to re- fuse to see his son. I shall await his majesty's answer here. That is the message You understand?" i Perfectly, sir"
 Just repeat it. The terms are i'm portant"
 Markart obeyed. The prince nodded his head. You shall have the letter for the king early in the morning. Now for bed! I'll show you to your room." | They went out and turned to the left. Markart counted their paces. At six paces they came to a door and passed it. Four farther on the prince ushered him into the room where he was to sleep. It was evident that the prince lad made personal inspection of the state of NJ. Zerkovitch's fire!
 Good night, captain. By the way, the king continues wellY'
 "Dr. Natcheff says, sir, that he doesn't think his majesty was ever better in his life"
 The prince looked at him for just a moment, with reflective smile. "Ah, and a trustworthy man, Natcheff! Good nightr'
 Markart did not see much reason to think that the question, the look, the smile and the comment had any sig nifcance, but there would be no harm in submitting the point to General Ste movies. Pondering over this. be forgot to count the princes paces this time. If he had counted the sum would haze been just four. NJ. Zerkovitch's fire needed another royal inspection. It needed it almost till the break of day.
 'The kings life hangs by hair and your crown by a thread" That was the warning which Lepage had given and Zerkovitca had carried through the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

A dog n;.. l.g-.i ,2e stables. An other answered from the castle. Two more took up the tune from the sta bles The castle guardian redoubled his responsive efforts. A man came running out from the stables with a lantern A light flashed in the door way of the castle. Both Markart and the stranger came to a standstill The man with the lantern raised it in the air to see the faces of the travellers.
 They saw each others faces too. The first result was to send them into a fit of laughter-a relief from tension, a recognition of the absurdity into which their diplomatic caution had led them.
 By the powers Captain Markartv'
 "M. Zerkovitch, by heaven''
 They laughed again.
 "Ah, and we might have had pleas ant ride togetherr'
 T should have rejoiced in the solace of your conversational
 But neither asked the other why he had behaved in such a ridiculous man ner.
 And our destination is the same?" asked Zerkovitch. You stop here at the castle?"
 "Yes, yes. NJ. Zerkovitch! And your"
 'fYes. captain. yes. My journey ends at the castle"
 The men led away their horses, which sorely needed tending, and they incurred the wooden causeway side by side, both feeling foolish, yet sure they had done right In the doorway stood Peter Vassip with his lantern.
 "Your business. gentlemenT" he said It was between and in the morn ing.
 They looked at each other. Zerko- witch was quicker, and, with courte- ous gesture. invited his companion to take precedence.
 Private and urgent, with his royal highness."
 'So is mine, Peter" said Zerkovitch. Markart's humor was touched again. He began to laugh. Zerkovitch laugh ed, too, but there was touch of ex- citement and nervousness in his mirth." His royal highness went to bed an tour ago." said Peter Vassip.
 ''I'm afraid you must rouse him. My business is immediate" said Mark art. And suppose yours is, too, NJ. Zerkovitch?" he added jokingly.
 That it is" said Zerkovitch.
 ''I'll rouse the prince. Will you fol- low me. gentlemenY'
 Peter closed and barred the gate. and they followed him through the court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25


 the castle of Praslok. Sun
 shine played caressingly on ths lake and on the hills.
 Markart had breakfasted and paid a ! visit to his horse. He wanted to be of 1 by o'clock and waited only for the princess letter. He was returning from the stables. snlting the morning air with q most vivid enjoyment of the 1 change of weather. when he saw So- phy coming along the road. She had been for a walk. Her eyes and cheeks glowed with exhilaration. She wore her sheepskin tunic. her sheepskin cap with its red cOckade and her short blue skirt over high boots. She walked as though on the clouds of heaven. a wonderful Ilghtness in her tread. The red star signaled the exaltation of her spirit. The glad sound of the trumpet rang In her heart
 Her cordial greeting to Markart was spiced with raille-y. to which he re- sponded as well as his ignorance d. lowed. He was uncertain how much she knew of the real situation. But fl his tongue was embarrassed his eyes spoke freely. He could not keep them from her face. To him she seemed q queen of life and joy that glorious morning.
 You've recovered from your friZhtf- she asked. Poor NJ. ZerkOvitch is still sleeping his off. suppose: Oh. the story's all over the castle!r
 "It'n be all over the country soon" said Markart. with a rueful smile
 Well. after all. NJ. Zerkovitch Is a journalist. and journalists don't spare even themselves. you know. And you're not a reiicent person. are you? Don't you remember all the informa- tiOn you gave me onceI"
 "Ah. on the terrace of the Hotel de Paris. Much has happened since then. baroness
 Much always happens if you keep your eyes opel." said SCphy.
 If you keep yours open nothing hap pens for me but looking at them She laughed meczsy. A compliment never displeased Sophy. and she could bear il very downright
 But if were tO shut my eyes. what voald you do thsnE-
 He looked doubtfully at her mocking face She meant a little more than the fdIe words naturally ca--ssd
 T don't think vO1u give ne the ehanee Of considering bzr0less- He fadirzted her coStuE1e with gesture cF his hand You've entered the serv- Ire. sea
 ~Ts Csrtsia MErkzrt. the kings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

longer was. for his heart had felt So- phys spell.
 You can have had next to no sleep all night. monseigneur." said sophy in reproach. mingled with commiseration "I don't need 1t. The sight of your face refreshes me. We must talk. Zerkovitch brougbe news"
 Tn low. grave tones he told her the tidings and the steps which he and Zerkovitch had taken.
 q understand my fathers reasons for keeping me in the dark. lie meant 1t well. but he was blinded by this idea about my marriage. But I see. too, how it fitted in with Stenovics' Ideas. I think it's war between us now, and I'm ready"
 tTo Be Continued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

l of the naval interests of the coun. l try, which ran violently in opposi.
 ton 10 his own views, and irrita.
 tion soon took the form and shape
 of actual suspicion as to the char.
 acter of the legislation. There were
 those ready to feed his imagination
 and, as was natural under the cir.
 cumstances, wordy differences ol
 opinion between himself and his col. leagues on the committee preceded his introduction into the house oi
 the resolution calling for an in. quiry. This, as near as 1 can un-
 derstand. was the exact situation oi
 affairs at the moment the commit tee on rules determined to give him
 the opportunity he wanted to estab. fish the truth of his charges.
 The Investigation Itself.
 The manner in which the prepara- tions were made for the investigation was naturally a great source of dis appointment and Encouragement to MT Lilley. He hoped to be made chair man of the committee and in that way more speedily get at the offending boat builders of New Jersey. Instead he was accepted by the committee on rules as the plaintiff at the bar upon whom rested the responsibility of proving his case. Opinion diners as to whether the committee should have permitted him by the use of pri- vate counsel, and it's decision to the contrary was received at home with i'll concealed irritation. It may be said, however, that even though the committee was at the outset unfavor- ably disposed toward Mir Lilley and suspicious of his motives, they at no time possessed the power to wholly suppress information and evidence which would have convicted the Hol- land boat people. They made 1t as hard as they could for him to proceed with his case, but their power was nevertheless limited in its scope to work an actual and intentional injus- tice.
 It would appear as if the political end of MT Lilley's experience in it's immediate usefulness to him depend- led upon the necessary ingredients to make of him an abused martyr. Un- der different circumstances it would not have been difficult to make an eff fective appeal to Connecticut pride, for after all has been said and done there is the same suspicion as to the cleanliness of federal legislation. which not infrequently attaches to state legislation. But the seriousness of the report made by the invest!gat- ing committee consists in it's con- plete denial of the truth of every one Iof MT Lilleys charges and in the frank insinuation that he knew them to be without foundation when he brought them. One may attribute to a congressional committee, under the circumstances a desire and even a de- termination to keep the lid fastened hard on congressional secrets, but one must hesitate a long time before ac- tually charging duplicity and a de- liberate purpose to conceal the truth upon body representing the most dignified of all American legislative It would have been diff ferent if MT Lilley had succeeded in proving the more serious of his charges to the satisfaction of the pub lie, task which looked promising until it was revealed that his princi- pal sources of ammunition led into the counsel chamber of rival sub- marine boat concern, which considers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

General Stenovics has to inform your royal highness on the kings be, half that his majesty sees no need of a personal interview, as his mind is irrev. ocably fixed, and he orders your royal highness to set out for Germany with in three days from the receipt of this letter. No pretext is to delay your roy. al highness' departure"
 Perfectly correct, captain. Tomor' row I shall give you an answer ad-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

forting blaze.
 We must keep this story a secret or we shall be laughed at by all Slavna NJ. Zerkovitch."
 Zerkovitch gave him a sharp glance q should think you would report your discreet conduct to your superiors. cap tain. Orders are orders. secrecy is secrecy. even though it turns out that there was no need for it.
 Markart was about to reply with a joke when the prince entered. He greeted both cordially. showing. of course. in Markart's presence no sur prise at Zerkovitch's arrival.
 "There will be rooms and food and wine ready for you, gentlemen. in a few minutes. Captain Markart. you must rest here for tonight. for your , horses sake as well as your own. I suppose your business will wait till the morningT"
 "My orders were to lose not a mo ment in communicating it to you, sir"
 "Very well. You're from his maj estyT'
 "Yes. sir
 "The king comes irst-and dare say your affair will wait. Zerkovitch?'
 Zerkovitch protested with an eager ness by no means discreet in the pres ence of a third party. an aid-de-camp to Stenovics. "No. sir; no. 1t can't wait an"-
 The prince interrupted Nonsense. man. nonsense, Now go to your room. I'll come in and bid you Good night |" Re pushed his OverzealOus friend from the room. calling 10 Peter vassip to guide him 70 the apartment he was to occupy. Then he came back to Mark art Now. captain
 Markart took 0Et his letter and pre- sented it. with a salute. "Sit down while I read It." said the prince. seat ing himself at inc table.
 The prince read ms letter and sat playing with it tn his fingers for half a minute or so. Then a thought seemel to strike him Heavens. I never told Peter to light fires, I hope he has You're wet. and ZerkOvitch is terribly liable to take cold" He jumped ur Excuse me We have 10 bells in tlIis old place. you know He ran out Of the room. closing the door behind him
 Marksrt spraug 10 the door. He did not dare to open it. but he listened to the princes sootsters. They soundel tO the Ieft-one. tvo. three. four. five six paces. Thsv sSvped- A door opea- ed and shut Marksrt made q mental note and wsnt hack to the fire. smiling He thought that tiA of his really would please Csenerai stenovies. Tn thres minutes the prince returBel NJ did Peter fniusfics. Zerkovitch's fire t all rizht. hs said -e7d there's gApd one in your room- too. he tells nA And u8w- Captain Markart. to our hus eSs. Yoa know the contents Uf the IAsS- yoz carrieHg-
 -T@. sir. TheT were communicated to me fn rss ef tsefr urgency and f7 c-sr cr seefa to the letter tr -e-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

movies i.I..,.. -... >,:.! uil lis arrlyar.
 Good natcred Markart joined in {! laugh at his avn expense. I'm harC awake yet He must be made of iron. that Zerkovitch."
 quicksilver" smiled the prince. A Markart mounted he added. 'Au re voirr' ,...... .....
 Markart left the two standing side by side-the prince's serious face lit up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

dressed directly to the king, but 1 wish now to give you a mes sa ge to General Stenovics. I shall ask the k In g for an audience. U h. less he appoints a time within two days l shall conclude t h a t he has not had the letter or. pray mark this,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

W ith a ra re smile, Sophy's beauty radian! in nerriment
 His own face fell as he rode away. T half wish I was H. the other camp" he grum bled. But Stenovics' power held him and the fear of Stafnitz. He went back to a work in which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

figur. while 1t can De donned and dsf.ed with the greatest possisls ease. This one Is made ot Japa- nese sHk with banding of plain eIor. but the same model voui5 Dc charming made from lawn. bat;sts. from ehalfs or from cotton ereps. O.. indeed. from almost any pretty and simple material with the bands oi bbon, sEk or contrasting cotton material The tuekslaid at tbe shodders of the front portions provide juss snOorh fuaness for grace and for comfort vhhe the plaits at th. back give the long svesrins effect that h LsaYs srzesiuI. The frons are turned ever to form the l1p<iL
 For the medsum siss vii be re- quirsd sH yar4s cg natsrial74 2 yards g os sSz yards 44 in>h<s ri5s vssh sA yarSs Of rfbeon 1 snehss vss. or 7,z Y.rSs ofsak for ths ban5. A Hzy Hantoa pattern Nc soos sisss snasi. ne5tsn snd Iarzx. vfa b< naas5 to sny sd9rsss bT fh< Fnhson Dspartn<nt of thas paprr 0n rsueS | Of ten oeutA U Eo< I<tsr posssrr vhsrh inswxs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

yard. A couple of sen tries were pacing it. For the rest all was still. Peter led them into a small room where a fire was burning and left them together. Side by side they stood close to the fire. Each flung away his coat and tried to dry his boots and
 brooches at the com
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-25
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HERE form of ths knOno graceful than this hangs long unbken lines and the rrsty slender effect the
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EChapter EszW RTG Ewentroae %

.HE storm had passed. The day
 broke calm and radiant over the castle of Praslok. Sun
 shine played caressingly on ths
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-01
cIarksburg Team and Big
Grown Of Fans Go to
Marion Capital.
LEAGUE SEASON OPENS.
Bad Weather Discouraging
But Teams viii. Play
I if Possible.

Accompanied by a big crowd of
enthusiastic fans Manager Ferd
Drnmm and the clarksburg Pawva
baseball team went to Fairmont on
the 1880 o'clock interurban car this
afternoon for the opening game of
the Pawva League season at South
Side park, Fainmont. All OF the
Clarksburg players were in fine
spirits and filled with determine
tIon to win the opening game. Many
other fans went to Fairmont on 9TH
err cars.
Rainy and cold weather OF the last
two days did not furnish very good
prospects for the opening game but
Friday morning 1t was dry and the
sun came out which gave hopes to
the managers OF both teams that the
grounds would be in shape for a
game. Unless 1t rains. 1t is quite
likely that the game will be played.
All of the teams of the Pawva
league are booked for opening games
today. Uniontown will play at
Charleroi and Connellsvllle at Scott
dale. Warm contests are expected
in each OF those towns. Sunday af-
ternoon Clarksburg will play the
Fairmont team at Traction park,
Fairmont.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-01
OPENING DAY .
Guess Who Wrote 1t.

Guess Who Wrote 1t.
Ho! the young galIants in baseball
conquering heroes OF opening day,
Guarding fond hopes of the diamond
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Soldiers Of Drawn of a sport loving
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Manly they look with big muscles 50
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Backed by vim that you can't keep
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Mark of all eyes and the pride Of
the town.
Cheers of admiring ones echoes re-
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Fluttering 'kerchlefs are seen on the
curb,
AS down through the street these
bold warriors make way
Fair womanhood lends to the tone of
the day.
Valiant young Drummers. for glory
they'll fight
Striving to lead all with all OF their
might,
Renovn Of the city's fair name they'll
defend
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