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New-York tribune., 1908-02-26
PORK PACKERS OPTIMISTIC.

The animal meeting of the Schwarzschild * SuIz-
berger Company. beef and pork packers. was held
Yesterday at the general offices of the company.
First avenue and 18th street After disposing OF
routine business. opportunity was taken by the
officers to comment favorably the trade out
look this year Mr.. Sulzberger said reports from
the concerns many branches in this country and
abroad were highly satisfactory. He said the bust
ness done by the company last wear surpassed that
of 1906 by a large margin. The directors OF the
company were reelected.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-26
hoteI ST. GEORGE

lie fsse.ffe Rendezrous Of well known Aueri-
eane who annually visit Algiers.-'-The Gem of all
Mediterranean Resorts the ideal motorists
arr. The splendid nosds with strange. interesting
.renee. offer s1rpssspg amusemenf
The St f,eorRe garage and pit" up date and
trfss.e motor be hired for excursion.
Tie George affords every luxury and comfort
ssItfy ta.deyst< prsoes. while th- hBe grounds and
ssnaxk ..i<pa maka Ii the ehQ1c.st Winter Rksort.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-26

THE ASTORIA HOTEL excellence
celebrated Savoy and WestEnd Hotel OF
October
hotel
tn. on the the Arc De
the Hotel
of
New-York tribune., 1908-02-26
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

The blouse that is slightly open at the throat is
certain 10 win the approval of the girls who love
freedom and active sports II can be made with
elbow or long sleeves and from almost every sea-
sonable wasting The pretty checked and striped
cotton voiIes and materials of the sort being
used for odd waists just and pretty for
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moke,'' he said.
Then, reverting to the subject of
their conversation, he continued insin-
u%atingly:
THAT ere bet weren't serious; il
wus on'y a lark, yer know, Shrimp"
Lark nothin'! 1t was a bet fair
an square, and I wants me money"
But Miss Nora's daown the pan.
She amt got it. She told yer So
"She, amt, amt shel Dyer believe
that dope yer bughouse? Besides, If
she amt, it's up to her to get it. That's
all"
WELL" commented the Duke dis
gustedly. 81 allus knowed you WIS sew
eral kinds o. things, but L never
thought you wus a bloomin' sneak"
81 don't see what youse want ter
butt in fer, anyway" declared the
Shrimp, waxing angry in turn. ut
amt none O your funeral. Why don't
yer pay it yerself if you're so blamed
anxious about it? 1 wouldn't believe
dat girl under oath. She can't have
me fer no sucker"
when you speaks of a lydy before
me-henny lydy. d'y' 'ear?-you speak
respectful" comVanded the Duke,
with dangerous dignity and quietness,
mora a lady! Aw, come off! Yer
gives me de wi1lies wild yer airs" re-
torted the Shrimp. 81 have a bunch
you're stuck on her, yer chump."
The idea seemed to tickle him.
Stuck on Nora! Oh, lor'! Look
who's stuck on her." he chuckled.
1.-The Dock in love an stuck on Moral"
And he burst into a roar of uncon-
trollable laughter.
Strike me deadl You sly tibet ag'in
an I'll pun yer boko," said the Duke,
going over to him menacingly.
The Shrimp's hilarity ceased
abruptly.
you'll pun me boko! 1 guess nitl
See me lick de studin' out'n yerl'
In the fierce setto that ensued with
out further waste of breath and with
lightning rapidity there were no calls
for time nor was there any thought
of conforming to the rules which are
supposed to govern fistic encounters,
a V and except that one prohibitory of
hitting below the belt, the observance
of which is instructive among boys as
among men in whom the Anglo-Saxon
spirit of fair play is implanted.
The Duke was getting decidedly the
worst of the impromptu duel. The
Shrimp, in the parlance of the fancy,
had got his weaker opponents head
"in chancery'' and was utilizing his ad-
vantage vigorously, to the visible detri-
ment Of the formers nose and left eye,
The the sound of approaching foot
steps caused him to release his hold in
haste.
"Cheese it, De boss!" he cried.
Both boys dashed to their pals and
"a
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"Hindeed, 1t wusn't," he assured her
humbly. GAS I've already explyned,
Shrimp ere ON Ginger crowded me
into the deep goin' on the ry'ls, an
Lydy Belle didn't like it."
'Its a lie!" shouted the Shrimp fierce
ly. ut was a fair race, an l wants me
money"
"Then you'll have to wait for It,"
said Nora d%ecisively.
II needs the coin, an I won't stand
for no welchin'."
Haven't I always paid your"
Yer KEEP me waitin' tree months
de last time, and it was like DRAWN a
tooth to get it out'n yer, and that was
on'y a dollar"
But I tell you I haven't got 1t. IA.
sides, you know very well 1 never reaN-
ly mean to bet so much. I never had
such a sum in my life"
Rats! Don't give me no such song
an dance as that, cause I won't stand
for it.. I'm no jay, see?"
Nora began to cry, and the duke
shifted uneasily in his chair. His whole
love and sympathy went out to her,
standing there in tears, and he would
have given worlds to b. able to fold
her in his arms and help and comfort
her.
"Wisht I could lend you the money"
he sighed, regretfully, but I carn't. I
amt got a 'y'penny in the world-not
a 'y'penny. Couldn't you write to your
sister Patsy, an arsk 'er to 'elp you
aout?'
!, Il wouldn't dare to. I promised her
the last time / wouldn't ever bet
again." she sobbed, becoming recon-
ciled to hin for his sympathy.
What tell" broke in the Shrimp,
almost choking himself with a piece of
bread in his disgust. IF there's one
thing 1 hates it's seem a goil sniv-lin'
an dom de baby act. What I wants
ter know is do 1 get me FIVE dollar bet
or do 1 tell"-
"Phwat's that about a bet? Who's
bin winnin' foive dollars?'
The questioner, an elderly n some-
what stout person, was Mrs. O'Brien,
who had entered with q car of milk.
Shrimp" replied the Duke promptly,
before that person could get in a word.
Ali! And who off az"
She glanced suspiciously at Nora,
who was trying to get rid of the traces
of her weeping without attracting at
t%ention, while the Duke, with furtive
~ C-AlA SSA PoiitOliiililC, q cid
ing the Shrimp with awful conse-
quences if he dared to betray the girl.
"Phwat are yez cryin' for? Is it bet
tin ag'in we've been up to-" she de-
manded.
Me? I'd like to know where I'd get
$5!" replied Nora evasively.
Faith, an so would Oil" agreed her
mother. but phwat are yez cryin' for
thin? %
Tn not crying. It was something
in my eye" she prevaricated.
We'll, Oi'm sure thankful" said the
old woman, satisfied, as she poured the
milk into the coffee cups. "Ol doan't
want another row on me hands, an We
know full well phwat happened last
time yir father caught yez gamblin,
at the trials"
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CHAPTER Ill

IN THE spacious living room of the
trainers house, which served the
purpose of kitchen and dining
room, the Duke and his enemy, the
Shrimp, sat at the table disposing, with
ravenous appetite, of the good things
provided for the first repast of the day
by Mrs. O'Brien. Nora, still excited IND
1ubilant, w serving them, and as she
fitted lightly about from dresser to
stove and from stove to table she cast
complacent glances at herself when
ever she passed a small mirror that
hung on the wall. The Duke followed
her movements with sheepish, adoring
eyes. The Shrimp BEN sullenly over
mis- plate. intent only on what was
upon It.
Might trouble you for a little more
of that ash, Miss Nora?" asked her
admirer, with about the Difference with
which he would have addressed the
Queen of England.
mo, you might not" snapped Nora.
And YOU needn't make googoo eyes at
me, either. I have no use for you any
more
II amt to blyme. 1 couldn't 'elp it,
pleaded the boy, who cared nothing
about a further helping of hash, but
did care a very great deal to retain
Nora's good graces
I'm sure 1t was your fault, and I'll
never speak to you again for getting
me into this trouble" the girl insisted,
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about to go when she caught sight Of
the Dukes face and noted it's flushed
and swollen appearance.
you've been fighting again." she
commented suspiciously.
low, now, not what you'd cawl
fghtin', Miss Nora" the Duke assured
her, with a cheerful grin. ut wus a
little scrap, friendly like, for exercise,
donchernow."
Yes, we wus fightin', fightin' for fair,
an If you hadn't butted in I'd "a
knocked his block off, contradicted the
Shrimp surlily. You're always pokin'
your nose where you're not wanted"
"Well, l like-your-cheek!" said the
girl, looking him up and down with
naughty Indignation. Pop said If he
caught you fighting again he'd fire both
of you, and I'm going to tell him, so
there!"
go ahead! Go ahead!' he retorted
in a tone of defiant menace. Maybe 1
won't have sump'n' to tell him about
you. I'm going TO put him wise to yer
carryins on this very minute unless
yer coughs up dat dough yer owes me-
Tel lyle tit,
Yer tongue shall be split,
An all the little puppy dawgs
Shall ave a little Bit"
recited the Duke in a singsong voice,
initiating a child.
"You shut up. or I'll wipe you over
the kisser,'' warned the Shrimp.
"G'arn,'' retorted the Duke, with a
hooking grimace, fif I wusn't a lydy
I'd push yer face in"
Further argument was prevented by
the advent of Mallory, accompanied by
Mr.. Crawford and O'Brien.
Fur hiv'n's sake, but / thought you
bhoys was at brikfast long ago" said
O'Brien, "Ye'd bitter get over to the
house at wanst. or it's precious little
yen be gittin', I'm afther thinking"
The boys slipped out, and Nora would
gladly have followed them, but her
father stopped her.
me daughter, Mr.. Crawford, sor;
me daughter Nora" he explained. his
honest, rudy face beaming with pride.
Nora blushed and, with downcast
| gaze, stood before the stranger.
Crawford, with easy p%oliteness,
DOTTED his hat.
II am awfully pleased to meet you,
Miss Nora he said in a soft, low
voice, adding: You are very fortu-
nate to have~such a charming daugh-
ter, Mr.. O'Brien."
The old man regarded the visitor
with a dubicusness Which was quickly
succeeded by a positive disapproval
He did not like this sudden change
from the brisk, business manner with
which Crawford had previously com
ported himself, and somehow the
mans information and attitude Jared
upon him, struck a discordant note IL
his heart. Up to hat moment in his
eagerness to further Dams interest;
by representing everything in a light
as favorable as possible, he had MOI
paused to analyze impressions, blu
now thai the personal factor inter
vened he decided that he did not like
the prospective partner of his son-in-
law to be. He could not have sale
just why. 1t was purely instructive.
As to Nora, encouraged by the un.
accustomed g%entlsness and courtlinesi
of his speech, the girl ventured to lool
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Lady Story OF The Great Stage Play By James Forbes

at him, and as timidly she held out
her hand, and he clasped it with a
warm pressure she encountered his
gaze of mingled amusement and adj
miration.
Morals eyes were large and dark and
expressive. Crawford thought he had
never seen any more beautiful. But
they were not by any means the girls
only charm She was distinctly pref
ty, with small. regular features and a
blush rose complexion which her dark
hair, worn in a braid down her back,
set off to the best possible advantage.
Although barely II, she was well de-
veloped, and her plain cotton dress,
white, with thinned stripes, was be-
coming in its very simplicity. In a
word, she looked just what she was-a
sweet, naive country lassie.
TIN sure we shall be good friends"
he said encouragingly.
yves, sir" she stammered, REDEEM
ing still deeper. and, hastily withdraw
ing her hand, she made her escape.
"a ver.table wild rose" commented
Crawford mentally. Then he gave no
further thought to her.
While he continued his inspection
Nora hurried back to the house, her
heart beating violently with the excite
ment of the unexpected encounter.
Never before had she been spoken to
by a real gentleman or treated other
wise than as a child. This stranger
from the great metropolis, the wonder
city of her day dreaming, this Prince
Charming of the dulcet voice, had
recognized her as a grownup person,
as a young lady and actually had taken
Off his hat to her, And amid the
tumultuous thoughts and reflections
that surged incontinently into her fiat
tered little head there was a vague
modification that he had not beheld her
in her Sunday frock at least.
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ON the train for which Mallory was
waiting.
Dan was reused from his reverie by
the distant hoarse whistle of the loco
motive, and in another minute the ex-
press came laundering and grooming
into the station. AS it slowed up the
only passenger for Maple Grove swung
lightly off and found himself face to
face with the waiting man.
MIR. Crawford questioned Mallory.
Yes. Mr.. Mallory ," came an an
swering query.
That's me" said the trainer. And
as they exchanged a cordial hand
shake they took stock of each other in
a rapid glance.
Mallory was very fayorably i'm
pressed. His prospective partner was
a clean cut, well set up man of about
his own age and in dress and bearing
carried the stamp of good breeding.
While he would not have been adj
judged handsome by most women, he
was certainly not bad looking, espe-
cia1ly when he smiled, and there were
an ease and a cordiality about him
that to Mallory were most attractive.
The visitor made light of the inclement
weather, which as they approached
the trainers domain showed signs
of clearing up, and they were on
the best of terms long before the
three mile journey from the station
had been covered.
CHAPTER II.
G6G 'ELP me bob, dyer mean that,
49, Shrimp2"
The Duke-recorded in the
register of births of the parish of
M~arylebone, London. rs plain William
Perkins, but favored with his exalted
title by the other stable boys of the
Mallory quarters-dropped the sponge
with which he had been performing
the morning toilet of one Of his thor
oughbred charges and drew himself
up to the full height of his five feet
nothing as he gazed at his fellow
helper with i%ncredulous indignation.
II mean jest what / said,' responded
the Shrimp, otherwise James Mitchell,
who claimed Newark, N. J., as his
natal city. IF she don't pay me them
five bones by Saturday III ask the old
'ooman for en-
II s'y." demonstrated the Duke,
aghast, yer wouldn't split on the
gal?"
"Sure's yer born!" declared the
Shrimp complacently.
But
There amt no butts about it. Didn't
she bet me yer mount d win in de
trial spin. and didn't she lose? An if
I'd "a lost, wouldn't she have wanted
her five plunks? of course. An ]
want mine, an. what's more, TIM goin'
to have de money. She might IA
knowed yer couldn't ride a horse an
that she'd lose anyhow"
Me not ride an 'orse!'
That's what I said. Take my lip,
Dock, de next time we has a race don't
get on its back; get inside
The Duke at this deadly insult red
dened to the tip of his little turned
up nose, and his fists closed convul-
siyely, but he restrained himself.
Hill be winnin' the Futurity or tho
Derby when you're scrapin' a canal
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Gro he Continued Tomorrow,
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Desire to announce to their patrons and friends, and the public in g
the 5Oth ANNIVERSARY of the paper, the plant and offices have be
street to a most complete and very handsome new home at
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-10-21

given with ripping laughter and for
the benefit Of any chance listeners.
For shame, Mr. Bansemer" she
cried lightly After Gattering me so
delightfully."- you're surely MOI going to
spoil it all?'
Despite lis growing annoyance. adj
miraton shone clearly from Banse-
mer's eyes. His memory carried him
back some twenty years to the scene
in his Office Was it possible, he was
thinking, that the charming woman
before him exercising SO cleverly all
the arts of society, as if born to the
purple, and the light hearted, frivolous
little wife of the Centrals engineer
were one and the same person? The
metamorphosis seemed incredible.
Unwittingly his manner lost some of
its aegressiveness, and the woman, per-
ceiving the altered conditions, quick
to take advantage. resolved to learn II
possible his intentions. Presently, 60
ing right to the point, she asked:
rs that extraordinary looking crea-
ture you had in your office still with
you, Mr.. Bansemer"
Extraordinary He laughed loud
ly. He is certainly that and more.
Indeed, the English language does not
supply us with an adjective that ade-
quately describes the man"
The people nearest to them by this
time had moved away to another part
of the large drawing room. Practically
the couple were by themselves. She
had been thinking for a moment, rea-
soning with a woman's logic that it
was always well to know ones enemy.
When she next spoke it was almost in
a whisper.
How much does that horrible man
know?"
He is not supposed to know any
thing" and then, with an enigmatical
smile promptly admitted, However,
I'm afraid that he does"
You have told him? And yet you
CONTINUED on page 81
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ed 1t suited his purpose to let her
wonder, dread and finally develop the
trust that her secret was safe with
him. Occasionally he had visited the
Gable box in the theater, not infre-
quently he had dined with them in the
downtown cafes and at the homes OF
mutual acquaintance, but this was the
first time that James Bansemer had en-
joyed the hospitality of Frances Ca
ble's home. His son. on the best OF
terms with their daughter. was a fire.
quent visitor there.
There was a rare bump of progress
siveness in the character Of Graydon
Bensemer He was good looking
enough beyond doubt and there was
a vast degree of personal magnetism
about him. 1t seemed but natural that
he should readily establish himself as
a friend and favorite of the fair Miss
Cable. For some time James Ban
semer had watched his sons progress
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Jane Cable
GEORGE BARR McCUTCHEON.
Author of beverly of Graustark" Etc.
COPYRIGHT. DoDD MEAD {, COMPANY

a material that would resist the effects
of an acid, no matter how powerful
On one end of each bulb, which was
capable of holding at least an ounce
of liquid, there was a thin syringe at
tachment. also proof against acids.
These little bulbs were made so that
they coGld lie held in the palm of the
hand. By squeezing them suddenly
liquid could be shot from the tube
with considerable force.
The bulbs We're to contain vitriol.
When the holdup man gave the COM
maEd to hold UP your hands" the
victim had only to squeeze the bulb as
the hands went up, aud If accurately
aimed the miscreant would get the
stream of the deadly vitriolic fluid in
his eyes and-here enGeth the tir1t les
son. Experience alone could do the
rest
Young Bansemer hurried to their
apartments on the north side. He
found his father dressed and ready to
go out to dinner.
well. how was everything today?"
.
chair in the library. Gruydon threw
his hat and gloves on the table.
Terribly dull market, governor" he
said. ITS been that way for week.
How arc you feeling|
Fit to dine with "a queen" answered
the older man. with smile. How
soon can you dress for dinner, GrayY
t. Iii, 4
dinner"
Some people you like. found the
note here when | came in a little after
3. We have an hour in which to get
over there. Can you lie readyT
do you go security for the affair."
asked Craylon.
Certainly. You have been there, my
boy, and I've not heard you complain"
You mean over att
Yes; that's where | mean." said the
other, breaking in quietly.
II think can be ready in ten min
utes, father"
While he was dressing his father sat
alone and stared refectively at the
small blue gas blaze in the gate. A
dark, grim smile unconsciously came
over his face, the inspiration Of tri-
umphant joy. Twice he read the dainty
note that met him on his return from
the Office.
"What changes time can make in
woman" he unused, and what changes
a woman can make in time! For near
ly year I've waited for this note.
knew it would come; it was bound tc
come. Graydon has had everything VI
to this time. while have waited pa
tienty in the background. Now it Is
my turn"
"All right, father" called Graydor
from the hall The cab is at the
door,
Together they went down the steps
arm in arm. strong figures.
ITO Mr.. David Cables" ordered
Bansemer, the father. complacently AZ
be stepped into the carriage after his
| son.
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CHAPTER VII.

AMES BANSEMER had
not recklessly rushed into
Mrs. Cables presence
with threats of exposure;
but. on the contrary, he
had calmly. craftily wait
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-10-08
DChapter XIX
CAPTAIN CLAIBORNE ON DUTY.

Y some mystification Cap
tain Richard Claiborne
packed a suit case in his
quarters at Fort Myer.
Being a soldier, he obey
ed orders: but. being hu-
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-10-08

It rather directed attention to you,
didn't it, Dick"'
Dick colored.
''It certainly did"
"And if you should meet NJ. Chauve-
net, who caused the trouble
Il have every intention Of meeting
him"
"Ohv'
"Of course shall meet him-some
isn't he?"
Gam hotel register that should
know? l haven't seen him for sew
eral days"
"What l should like to see," said
Dick, sis meeting between Armitage
and Chauvenet. That would really be
entertaining. No doubt Chauvenet
could whip your mysterious suitor."
He looked away, with an air Of un-
concern, at the deepening shadows on
the mountains. Ill,
"Dear Dick, am quite sure that If
you have been chosen out of all the
United States army to find Mr.. John
AImlldSc you VIII SuSSCCl "iIAOut
any help from me-"
"That doesn't answer my question.
You don't know what you are doing.
What if father knew that you were
seeing this adventurer"-t
"Oh, of course, if you should tell ia
ther! l haven't said that had seen
Mr.. Armitage, and you haven't exactly
told me that you have a warrant for
his arrest. So we are quits, captain.
You had better look in at the hotel
dance tonight. There are girls there
and to spare"
when l find Mr.. Armitage"-
"You seem hopeful, captain. He may
be on the high seas.''
II shall find him Thereon here!'
"Good luck to you, captainw
There was the least fash of antag,
onism in the glance that passed be-
tween them, and Captain Claiborne
clapped his hands together impatiently
and went into the house.
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always come-even In a strange per
gola." he added daringly- Now. in
Geneva. not long ago
He lost the profile and gained her
face. as he liked it best, though her
head was lifted little high in resent
ment against her own yielding curiosi-
ty. He was speaking rapidly. and the
slight hint Of some other tongue than
his usually fluent English arrested her
ear now. as it had at other times.
'In Geneva, when L told young
lady that was waiting for very
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wicked man to appear-it was really
the oldest thing in the world that al
most Immediately M. Jules Chauvenet
arrived at mine own inn! 1t is inevita-
BILE; it is always sure to be my fate, -
he concluded mournfully.
He bowed low, restored the shabby
hat to his head with the least bit of a
flourish and strolled away through the
garden by broad walk that led to the
front gate.
He would have been interested to
know that when he was out Of sight
Shirley walked to the veranda rail and
bent forward, listening to his steps on
the gravel. after the hedge and shrub
berry had hidden him. And she stood
thus until the faint click Of the gate
told her that he had gone.
She did not know that as the gate
closed upon him he met Chauvenet
face to face.