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Karl took a step toward him when
Herman entered the room. All three
were silent and Herman looked at
them In surprise.
What is this. a conspiracy he
asked gayly.
"Oh. no; merely a conversation" Nil
lar said
We'll. Karl. how are you getting
along with ElsaT' Herman asked. tax
Ing the boy by the arm and walking 2f
with him.
Olga watched them as they disap-
peared going into the ballroom. Karl
evidently reluctant TO be taken away.
Then she turned 90 NIillar.
What did you tell him about my
cloakT'
About the cloak? Nothing"
you did not tell him
"WhatY'
"He stared az me rs IL be thought
thought had on only this cloak"
THAT is exactly what / told him"
Millar assured her.
"Oh. how could your"
"Now. don't be shocked" Mnlar said
cynically. You knew it. The moment
YOU entered the room you realized that
/ had told him, and what is more, you
liked it,"
How dare your Olga gasped. III
had understood
IF you had understood. would you
have taken OF the cloaky"
eyes"
We'll. now YOU understand. why do
you not take It o6T"
Olga raised her head and looked
straight into Millar's ewes. She said
not word. but drew her cloak more
closely about her with a movement
that sent a thrill OF suspicion and sur
prise through him
Madame, you didn't rcaIlyr' he
cried in amazoment
DO YOU think I am a chndTr she
asked. DO you imagine that did
not understand your suggestion from
the very first? You wanted me 90 fool
Kari Perhaps have fooled YOU.
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HE DICTATED WHILE OLGA WROTE.

How do you know l am not nude be-
meath this cioakT
'Madamer' Miliar cried In wide eyed
amazement
Now let Us see IL you Will take a
chance" Olga said. Give me your
arm. my dear doctor, and we will walk
together through the ballroom"
Millar was at a loss for a moment.
His imperturbable calm was broken.
Olga had matched her womau's in
tuition against his cunning and had
won. But his bewilderment gave way
20 undisguised admiration, and. bow
ing as calamity as a youthful sweet
heart. he gave her his arm
AS they were about 20 D. how
ever. Karl suddenly barre their way.
coming hurriedly in from the ballroom.
"Are you coming In with US, Karl?'
Olga asked as they paused.
"No." Karl almost shouted. "and YOU
are not going You stay hereP'
what do you meanY
81 mean what / said. You stay here
And you, too" he added TO Millar.
He turned and closed the ballroom
door. Then he faced them again.
''We will settle this thing right here
Take Off that cloak"
II will not"
'By heavens, I'll tear 1t ofrg' he
cried furiously. rushing at her.
Olga stood unmoved. Millar caught
Karl by the arm and stopped him.
why did you stop himY' Olga asked
smiling.
She was perfectly self possessed now
and In command OF the situation. Mil
lar was frankly afraid that she had
taken his meaning literally. Karl was
mad with rage and jealousy. Olga was
unruffied.
Madame, ! was afraid" Millar said
"You will take IL or" Karl cried
still held back by Millar. 'If you dc
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beautiful cloak" Mular said. determin-
ed now TO keep them at the main point
OF his game
Suppose we do not talk about the
cloak Olga said. "You and Elsa
seemed to get on nicely tonight, Karl"
Yes" he replied absently.
Really, it was charming TO watch
such a devoted young couple" Millar
said
Kari flashed "A look OF hatred at him
and turned again 10 Olga
THAT cloak is lined with fur. isn't it2"
Before she could reply MiIar had
interpOsed IN his silken, insinuating
voice
'Yes-soft, smooth fur"
Il did not speak to your Karl cried
at him savagely. "Well?" he demand
ed OF olga.
soft smooth fur" Olga replied. 'It
is cold ia here"
''Nonsensel 1t is hot. feel sitting"
Karl declared.
Il feel chilly" Olga insisted.
Perhaps madame is not dressed
warmly enough" Millar insinuated
"You should wear plenty OF clothes in
the winter time or you may ran the
chance OF taking cold"
Olga caught her breath. and then she
answered:
Il love to take chances"
"You do, eh?" Karl cried.
YES What is 1t TO your" she asked
tauntingly.
Karl threw his self control to the
winds With flaming face snd a voice
that shook with anger he cried:
Aren't you two afraid OF me?"
Olga was afraid. and she looked at
him apprehensively. MiIlar smiled his
cynical. sinister smile and answered.:
Afraid? I'm not afraid OF the hus-
band Why should / be afraid of a
moraiizing, joyless Bridegroom
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grand. fantastic. passionate. daring
Think Of Il. Karl" he went on. going
close 10 the boy and leaning over him.
bringing out his words so that every
one seemed 20 penetrate bis heart
think OF II. tonight q kiss behind a
door 10 front OF which her husband
was standing Danger fascinates her
I'D just now. n moment before you
came ia. we agreed
$50 IL was sheT' Kari Interrupted.
ooh, yes; IL was she" Muar admit
ted. Il suggested q wild plan. Karl.
almost too daring for the list day OF
our acquaintance. Her honor. position.
every thing depends upon IT'S success
or course I did not dream she would
carry ia out. suggested il merely 70
sound the depths OF her passion But
she loved the idea and Insisted upon
doing Il this very night II Il fails we
are lost"
Kari trembied with apprehension Tor
Olga. whom he believed To the devilish
powers OF this man
what IS itF" be asked
'She viii be here in one minute
dressed 10 an opera cloak and nothing
else. Think OF e. Karl. the daring OF
IT, She viii walk through the sail
room on my arm among all those peo-
pie. her friends. her husband. with no
one In the secret but we two-and YOU
An. Karl / told you she would be
mine" Millar concluded. with raptur-
Gus accents
With Wild cFy Kari sprang az Nil
lar hurting one word az him:
"Iiarr
Kari, be careful" MIlar protested.
avoiding him
ITS lie. damnable. dirty lie." Earl
cried. trying hlindly 90 reach him. TO
grasp his throat 20 throttle him.
Millar deftly avoided him and laugh
e3 triumpbsntly.
Trap me-" be cried You love Olga
HOFFMAN,"
YES, 1 love her" Kari cried loud
". II love her. and yet / will marry
Elsa. Now. I have listened to your
internal lies. have watched Won
gloet over them. Men like you steal a
woman's reputation and boast OF il and
call IL success. But you shall pay Tor
II now this minute. when / kick you
out OF the house. out with you, like
a sneak thief that you are"
lie advanced determlnedly on AlilIar.
who quietly faced him.
Remember. Karl. that 1 have the
pistol now" he said coolly.
"Out with you, you sneak thief. /
am not afraid Of you" Karl cried
again.
lie was about 10 seize Millar by the
throat when he started back I'm amaze
ment az what seemed 90 be the fulfill
ment of the others sinister promise
Olga stepped through the door into the
room. She was clothed from head 10
foot I'm a beautiful. shimmerlng. fur
trimmed cloak.
Above the top button cleaned her
bare throat Her white arms project
ed from the short sleeves The hem
OF the skirt fell 10 the tips OF her whit
satin shoes.
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him.
Il an glad you are having such a
good time" she said
Yes. yes; l feel Ike a schoolboy. g"
Karl cried wildly. like a young tiger
Pm mad with JOY. I win get drunk to
night. I VIII drink. drink. drink. until
the angels IN heaven sing TO me. as
you said this afternoon" be added
turning 90 Millsr
mo. no. Karl" Olga pleaded. thor
osghly frightened ''Why. you never
drank. Why should you drink to
night?"
Because am doing things tonight l
never did before" Karl replied bitter
ly. Il have never been engaged before.
Tonight I shall be engaged"
Good fine. Karl" Millar exclaimed.
"She is a splendid girl"
Splendid gigll What do / care what
sort OF girl she is It's not the girl:
it's Notwithstanding new. want
20 see what fl Is like"
For q bridegroom you are not very
gay Niiilar said tauntingly.
Cay! Why should / be gay2 ] am
drinking the last bitter drops Of my
bachelor days. but TN swallow them,
and then-puriy"
Bravo. Karl" olga said.
ooh. don't care what any one else
thinks about IT," Karl sneered az her.
Il am doing this Co please myself"
Olga was hurt and surprised at his
tone. She had never seen him so com
pietely beside himself before. She
had never heard him speak so bitter
ly, SO vindictivciy As she watched
him he looked at her. and a spasm OF
pain contorted his face. He pointed
his finger at her accusingly and cried /.
why are you wearing that cloak in
the houseT
Mime. Hoffman, may be cold" Nil
lar suggested quietly.
ayes. yes; / am cold" Olga said hur-
riedly. drawing the cloak around her
more closely.
you are fortunate 20 have such
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havior tonight copv need me. could
not place any other Interpretation on
It, and my own heart answered.
cannot dare not. see you again God
knows | want to. | long for the hap
piness that | might end with you. but
L must not Only the certainty that l
am not to see you impels me to this
confession. Goodby forever"
When this was finished Olga dropped
her pen and stared at the letter. Be
fore she could do anything Millar had
taken the sheet OF paper. blotted 1t.
folded 1t and placed it within the en-
velope, which he deposited in his
pocket
what have writtenY' Olga cried.
bewildered
The last letter" Miliar replied. with
a smile Of triumph Il will deliver II
TO Karl" he said.
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not I'll find your husband, and he shall
have the pleasure"
Olga turned to him sweetly.
Karl. will you help me OF with my
cloak?' she asked.
Karl almost leaped toward her But
when his hands nearly touched her
cloak he drew back. afraid Slowly
he backed away from aer. while she
smiled.
'Dr Millar. will you help me remove
my cloak p she asked sweetly.
Millar put out his hands as IL TO do
so. but quickly folded them over his
breast bowed very low and smiled
cynically. shaking his head
Olga looked first at one and then the
other with her tantalIzing smile The
three might have been carved OF stone
so still We're they when Herman en-
tered
Hello. Karll lost you when I
went 10 find Elsa" he said. what
are you talking aboutT"
Il think we have been discussing
cloaks." Millar said.
"Oh, I see olga is wearing one. Isn't
II rather warm for that, dear?"
yes. it is But I felt chilly awhile
ago" olga answered. 'Wul you help
me OF with IL. Hermann
Herman stepped to her side as she
loosened the clasps and lifted the beau
tiful fur lined garment from her shout
ders. She stood before them again in
the beauty OF her shimmering evening
gown. her white arms and shoulders
giea ming. her lips parted in a dazzling
smile
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satin shoes.

a s Olga entered she gave one
IN glance at Karl and then.
TSR@S moved away from him and
E[9 stood beside the table at
which she and Millar had been seated.
She saw the wild rage stamped on his
face. and her wOman's intuition made
her know that Millar had told him
what she had OWNED he meant. The
situation frightened her. and she fe.t
on the point Of fleeing from the room
or casting aside the cloak. but she re
solved to see the game through.
Karl stared at her. rage giving place
10 amazement, then to despair. For
full minute no one spoke. The music
hoated in softly from the ballroom.
mingled with the hum or voices and
laughter. Olga was the first 10 break
the stiffness. but she did not look 1T
him as she spoke
Karl, this is the first time / have
had chance to talk with you tonight
she said
What IS thatT" Karl absently asked
He had not heard. His mind WIS
confused. bewildered. Millar. cynical
ly misunderstanding his question, said
quickly:
why, that is an opera cloak"
Olga turned quickly. fearful that the
remark might cause an eruption which
she could not control. She cried i'm
pulsively. seeking to divert the threat
ening train Of conversation:
''The ball is a great success. Every
one is merry; every one dances as II Il
were the first affair of the season. The
girls are all as happy as young wild
ows who have just taken or mourn
ing"
Il have observed IT," Millsr agreed,
with enthusiasm. cit is splendid. But
why is Karl so sad amid all this mer-
rymakingT' he added
why are you sad, Kari" Olga
asked, turning to him.
Il sad? You are silly" Kari cried.
with forced gayety. II never felt hap
pier In all MY life"
There was a touch OF hysteria In his
voice that made Olga's heart 60 out 20
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Truthful History.

tourist (oUt wesD--I presume this
neishoorhood is full OF exciting his
tory
Suide-You bet Dye see that point
O rocks? When the sheriTs posse
eot AFTER Buffalo Jim, they chased him
70 tne top of that there peak, zoo feet
nign' and the only way he could es-
cape them was b. jumping.
Iourist-Goodness met The fall
killed him. of course?
1uide-No. He didn't jump.--N. Y.
Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-19
CHAPTER XVII.

IGA passed her hands YEARLY
over her eyes and struggled
TO clear her mind OF the
strange. intricate network OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-19
CHAPTER XIV

; Olga entered she gave one
glance at Karl and then.
moved away from him and
stood beside the table at
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-19
CHAPTER XVI

ARL could not speak. He half
involuntarily made a step to
ward Olga, and she, fearing
what he might say. cried
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-19
APTER XIV.

lGA looked anCrily at the
stormy little Elsa as she
doundered from the room into
The ballroom. followed hv The
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
GODDARD BOY APPOINTED
David 7. Montague viii Be Co ,mis-
sioner Of Health in Boston.

A Goddard seminary graduate, David
I, Montague, scores in Mayor Hibbard's
attempt to reorganize the health depart
ment in Boston Mayor Hibbard an
nounced yesterday that he would ap-
point Mr. Montague as health commits
sloner to succeed Commissioner M W.
Norris, whose removal takes place next
Monday After graduating from God
dard, Mr. Montague went to Tufts col
lege and then studied law lie is now
engaged as an attorney in Boston,
Speaking Of his appointment, the Bos-
ton Herald says:
The selection Of David H. Montague,
one OF ex-senator Charles IT, Innes' pro-
teges as Norris successor meets with
tine hearty approval of Montague's
friends. The mayor says that he select
Cd Montague 50 that be might have an
attorney member of the health com
mission, and also believes that Monta-
que can assist materially in reorganiz
ing the health department.
Montague was a member OF the com
mon council III 1905, 1905 and 1907, and
was appointed by Gov Guild az register
Of probate to succeed Elijah George
nearly a year ago. Montague was the
Republican candidate for register at the
last election, but was defeated"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
MONTPELIER OFFICIALS.
Were Appointed at Reorganization Of
Government Last Night.

The Montpelier city council met last
evening for Organization Alderman
John Enmons, ir.. WAS unanimously
elected president The appointment Of
John = WI Durkee as chief Of police
was confirmed He appointed Patrick
~ Connolly and Frank j McAvoy as
patrolmen. The city treasurer was au-
thorized TO borrow not to exceed $4,000
in anticipation of atxes. The following
city officers were appointed: Superin.
tendent Of streets, Clark B. Roberts; SUI
perintcndent Of water works Phil 3.
Smith; city attorney, Frederick 7. Carle-
ton; oyerseer Of the poor, Walter @.
Lamphier; health officer, William Lind
say; city physician, George H. Parmen-
ter. NJ. ID chief engineer, John w.
Wahlen; first assistant engineer, Edward
p. Gilbert; second assistant engineer,
Ned A. Alexander; city weigher, Fred
Blanchard; Inspector Of leather, Albert
%. Cummins; surveyors of wood and
inspectors of lumber, Niyron F Chase,
John Y. Brooks, Thomas Gisborn, Frank
d. Dewey, Charles f. Booth; pound
keeper. r. +. Putney; fence viewers, Jo-
siah O Livingston, Harry $. Tabor. VIII
lard G. Walker
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
JEALOUSY CAUSE
OF THIS MURDER
Vivian Phillips, Aged 10, Was Killed at
Worcester, Mass, Last Night BY
Harry Mounier Who Then
Shot Himself.

Worcester, Mass, March 5-viyian
Phillips, Il young woman Of 10 years,
was shot and Killed last night hv Harry
Mounier, aged III, of Philadelphia, wao
afterBard shot himself. The shooting
took place III the beanling house of VIII
liam Mctann- Seymour street where
both Miss Phillips and Mpunier boarded.
Jealousy is believed to have been the
motive for the shooting according 10
the stories toid BY the other people III
the boarding house To the police, ii
Young man who had been showing at
tcntion to Miss Phillips called upon her
last night, and shortly after Biz de
parture Mounier went te her room and
SHOT her Ile iirpd two bullets, both lf
which penetrated her abdomen Imme-
diatelv afterwanH lie sant himself twice
81 the Head. while third bullet aimed
either ut himself Of at his victim went
through a door Of the room,
People in the house who heard the
shots rushed to Miss Phillips room to
find her already dead and Mounier I'M
conscious on the hoor The man was re-.
mosed 20 the CITY hospital. where ne
died about II 30 o'clock. Miss Phillips
had been employed as q milliner at a
store I<pt By her father at liz Front
strees. Mounier was an apprentice in 8
machine shop.
Miss Phillips was girl Of very at
traetiyc appearance ard Is said to have
received attention from both Momier
and the young man whose visit TO her
lsst night was followed hy the shooting.
Mounier il said To have been inaamed
with jealousy on account Of the atten-
tioHs of the other man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
INJUNCTION ACT REVOKED.
Merrimack County Solicitor Moves
Again Jacobs Bros. Of Concord.

Concord. N. H. March s.-County So.
icitor Thomas f. Clifford Of Franklin
iiled an information and petition for an
Injunction under the nuisance act late
yesterday afternoon, with Chief Justice
Robert NJ. Wallace Of the supreme court,
against Nathaniel Il. Martin and Mary
A. Iuseomb, owners, and Elijah Jacobs
and James jacobs tenants. Of block
OF Depot street in which Jacobs Bros.
have been conducting a drug store
Tie occasion OF this drastic action is
the complaints that have been made as
to the manner in which the Jacobs
brothers have been conducting their
business, tney having been raided by
the police and some hundred of bottles
Of liquors having been found apparently
designed for sale outside OF the proyis.
ions Of the license law
Concord Is a no license city and the
pfohihitofy law Is III force here in ac-
cordanee with the statute.
Tie injunction act has been invoked
but little since the license law was en-
acted and its application in the present
case has created something of a sensa-
tim
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
ACCOUNTING FOR FIRE.
Theory of Incendiarism Is Secuted by
All.


Cleveland. Ohio, March 5.--One hun
dred and sixty five bodies have been
recovered from the ruins Of the North
Collinwood school fire. OF these. ITO
have been positively identified Coroner
Burke believes that at least 30 viii
never be identified the bodies being
50 badly burned that nothing IS left to
identity them.
Thus far nothing has been disclosed
to offer the slightest proof that the
fire was of ineendiary origin. Architects
scout the theory that the flames crawled
to the front Of the building from the
furnace The ianitor says the day was
warm and the fire in the furnace had
been kept low. Testimony as TO which
way the rear doors opened are very
conflicting The plans Of the school
show they opened out. The evidence is
now destroyed.
While probably $50 children were in
the school yesterday. many Of the small
er ones had already left the building
when the panic began, but more than
200 remained inside. Ten thousand dol
lars has been appropriated TO assist in
the work OF bnrying the dead. Since
flames were first seen directly over
closet where several little girls were
playing a game. one theory IS that they
started the blaze by accident.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
CALL REV. [. BEAT0N
TO GRANlTEVILLE
Presbyterian Society There Last Night
Extended Unanimous Cali to On
tario Man who Will Accept.

A meeting of the Presbyterian So
ciety ef Graniteyille Was held at the
church tilefe last evening for the pir-
pose Of calling pastor to take the
chatge, which, since the death of Rev.
NJ. A. Fraser. January rs, has been sup,
Piled by students from the Presbyterian
ocllege III Montreal
There was a large representation pres
ent and the meeting extended a unani-
nous call To Rev. L. Beaton Of Moose
Creek, Ontario, to become the pastor
81 the church, with a salary Of $1,000 a
year free manse and four weeks va
eation in each year.
Mr., Beaton will be unable to come at
present, but will take tie charge dur
ing the summer. Tie church will BE-
supplied until his arrival hy ]. 7. Cor
don OF Montreal Presbyterian college.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
A Receiver Appointed.

Lsporte. Ind. March 5-ludqe G.
Richter in the Laporte circuit court on
application Of stockholders representing
8 COO shares Of the stock last evening
appointed George f. Null Of Indian
apolis receiver for tne Chicago-New York
Electric Air line company. for the Co
operative Construction company and the
Gosnens South Bend and Chicago rail-
way COMPANY The Western Seenriti ss
company the Gary and interurban com
pauy and The Hancock company also
are made defendants The receiver i'm
mediateiy fled a S5e.0o0 bond
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
DUMPED OCCUPANTS OUT.
And Runaway Horse Gave Exhibition
Through Main Street.

Ruuaways seem to be The vogue for
the past few days, the latest one being
sprint by horse owned By Officer
George C. Richardson from Granite
vile to North Barre, yesterday after
noon The horse was attached to a
single sleigh in which were Mr.. and Mrs.
Jonn Wiley and child
Upon turning ont for a load Of hay
on the hill just below GraniteyiIle the
horse jumped when coming back 70 the
road. oyerturning the sleigh and leaving
its occupants upon the snow besiSe tae
read. The horse ran 20 the city down
Main street to the II ! Smith market
where she freed herself from the sieien
and continued on to Nhitconlb brothers
machine shop where the dasn terminated
Mr.. Richardson secured team and
went over The road and mel Dir. and
Mrs. Wiley trudgiug toward nome. none
the worse for their spilline. The aorse
as not injured but the sleiga and haF'
rtss were badly smashed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
PRovoKEs DISCUSSION.
The Appropriation to Heaton Hospital
Had a String on It.

The trustees Of Heaton hospital, in
Montpelier, refused 10 disclose the result
Of their meeting last night, but it is
supposed that they failed to come to a
definite stand on a proposition which has
been causing considerable discussion
about that city.
The $4,000 appropriated at the annual
city meeting in aid Of the hospital has
an apparently harmless string attached
to it. The resolution, which was intro
dpced BY Judge T. Al Harvey, provides
W the payment OF this money, pro-
yided that all practitioners licensed by
the state Of Vermont are granted equal
rights ii this institution. This admits
osteopathic doctors, and opens the hos
pital to physicians in any town or city
in the state--something which has never
Net been done.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-05
Claims Patent Interference.

A hearing in the case Of Joseph 8.
Almon of Nerthfeld " Hugh G. VII
liams Of Granville. \. y. viii be held
Monday in the law Office Of u. j. Deavitt
Interference with q patent on the slate
manufacturing tool Is claimed. BY order
of the court Mr. Almon IS given until
March 13 to get in bis testimony, the
defense until April 13. rehuttal tes9i-
iaeny must be in bv April 2s, and final
hearing in the case win be held MAY %.