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The Washington times., 1908-07-19
Am lis WINNINGS in BOxes.

Newer he answered. You see
that row OF boxes. each with the date
Of a year upon them. Al. my winnings
are there "
faced acquaintance Of mine was In
sane: yet from the spick and span APP
pearance OF that huge safe there was
apparently considerable method In
madness. 1t seemed curious that this
great accumulation Of wealth should
remain there unguarded. for there
seemed nobody on board the vessel.
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u " Y F. MET in quite a cas-
w :: :: :: !: :: +: =: =: !:
age, that very chic
hotel which Of late outshined the Par
y and the Metropole. as the rendez-
Vous Of the elite It was the evening
Of Christmas Eve two years ago. and.
as is well known, with Christmas Eve
commences the season at The Sign Of
the Seven Sins.
The hotel had only been opened
few days, and the only other occupant
Of the reading room was a solitary
looking man "a round-shouldered.
rather haggard looking old fellow
about sixty, with pointed gray beard
and his mustaches trained upward.
He was an entire stranger TO me; but
his shabbiness, caused me some sur
prise. for those who frequent tho Her
mitage are always smart. AS 1 en-
tered ne looked up from porting over
an Oblong strip OF cardboard, marked
with many mysterious numbers, and
gave me a strange. half-suspicious
glance with a pair CT dark, penetrat-
,
but 1 felt myself suddenly Interested
in him, attracted toward him by some
invisible fascination. He was lean,
palliG. and gray-faced, possessing an
altogether striking personality.
GOOD evening" he exclaimed good
humoredly in English. when he had
thoroughly inspected ne in that man
ner which sometimes becomes habit
with the elderly.
1 responded, and we began TO chat
about the prospects OF the season. the
opening OF the Cercls Prive. and the
recent improvements in the interior
OF the Casino, when at last he asked
me suddenly. turning TO a newspaper
lying near:
BY the way. what's the day Of the
month";"
The twenty-fourth." / responded
Christmas Eve"
he grunted with satisfaction IN q
manner that aroused my curiosity.
He was a curious old fellow. and 1
could not quite make him out. In
Monte Carlo We get a queer admix
ture OF rogues and gentlemen, and II
requires some acumen TO winnOw the
corn from the chaf at first sight.
I glanced at the card in his hand.
1t had q red and black roulette wheel
printed upon II, and was one Of those
pieces Of pastebOard sold by those
who profess TO having discovered a
system OF winning.
"One may spend Christmas in many
. worse D.ace than here" I remarked.
"The weather IS generally perfect. No
Iain, no fOg. or cold winds as you
have in LandOn."
II don't come here for weather" he
Enapl ed. II come here 10 play"
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Every Christmas for 10 Years.

He did not speak in any boa5tlng
hone. but merely as though he loved
TO play for the sake OF excitement.
Are you fond of roulette?' I asked.
for there was something decidedly
curious about the old fellows manner.
Fond OF e.? Well, no, not exactly"
he answered. But Christmas Day IN
always lucky to me, therefore I al
ways play on that day"
And you VIM" I inquired.
I've played here regularly for If
teen years, and have never lost" no
answered, simply. looking me full In
the face with his black. piercing eyes.
Never Iost!'' I echoed, prickinR I'D
my ears. why. that's Impossible
with such chances against you
4 have spoken the truth he said.
briefly
You have some system. I sup
poser
He smiled mysteriousIy. You've
been in, and like others lost, eh?''
I've been in the Casino once or
twice I answered, grimIy. "and
did lose" / had no intention that he
should know of my official position.
You've not learnt the secret OF
winning. II Is confidence" he said
without perfect confidence you can
do nothing, and you never have
tuck"
1 smiled at this rather abstruse
argument.
But, my dear sir, that surely isn't
the secret Of how to win" l said du-
biously.
"Ah! 1 see you dent believe me-" he
exclaimed, with a hard. dry laugh.
Il tell you I can win every time 1
play. I'm open TO bet you a thousand
pounds upon il. II you'd like me to
prove what : say, come into the Ca
sino tomorrow and taking from his
pocket a well-worn leather wallet. he
drew from II bundle Of French bank
notes. adding: These are my usual
stakes for Christmas Day-1OO. 900
francs"
The name Archibald Grant was
printed on the card he handed me
and before We parted l had accepted
MS invitation to go with him and wiz
ness his luck Ut the tables. There WAS
no DOUBT he entertained every CONN
dence in mis- ability to win. and thai
lie meant 10 stake 10000 francs. or
44.eoo showed that he intended 10
make an assault on the bank. To
watch this feat was my duty toward
the administration.
The morning was sunny. balmv ana
c4oudless. the ever-smiling Medtter
ranean OF that turquoise hue. sean no.
where else in the world. and as We
crossed the place the feathery palns
naved lazily in the zephyr, and the
hover beds were aglow with color
Monte Carlo is the brightest spot IN
Europe on Christmas Day: but when
we entered the rooms, those glIdeo
salons where the play is never-ceas-
ing. the atmosphere was already
heavy with the odor OF patchouu the
tables were crowded with PLAYERS
the chnk OF coin sounded everywhere
while above the hum the croUpiers
EOices rose ever and anon.
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Face Grew RepuIsive.


The cigar he had given me was I'M
commonly strong. As a rule.
smoked cigarettes; but this Havana
had a subtle flavor which I liked,
therefore consumed II until the
smoke clouds all seemed 10 become
misty and indlstinct. and I saw be-
fore me the strange rather grOtesque-
looking face OF my affable friend, the
millionaire. and behind him the black
and silver hangings. the gruesome en-
blems OF death. The face seemed slow
~ 70 assume a hldeous. repulsive ex-
precision. with its thin lips parted in
a grin OF satisfaction at the myster-
ious fascination which that pair OF
dark eyes exercised over me. There
was a tightness about my chest, and
! held my breath. feeling that I must
rouse myself I fought against the
curious. nauseating drowsiness which
crept over me. and tried 10 announce
mr. departure. but my jaws seemed
fixed. my tongue refused 10 articulate,
and with the sound OF strange voices
IN my ears a sudden blank fell upon
me and I knew no more
The present became. In an instant.
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CCon 'nuSs on Sixth Page)
IUEy ls. 1909
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lent attitude. But this Is Christmas
night" and taking up his glass he lift
ed It TO me, an action which l FOL
lowed, obser Ting that hoped next
Christmas TO meet him in the rooms
and again witness his wonderful luck.
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u " = MET in quite a cas-
w !: :: :: !: !: {. :: !:
ual way. was
LAZY chic
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
EUIENBURG MERELY DENIES.

Berlin, July 1.-THE chief judge
hearing the case of Prince Philip zu
Eulenburg, who is charged with per-
jury in connection with the Round
Table" scandals of last year. has re-
piled TO the continued attack of the
press charging that the court was
treating the princely prisoner more
lenieutly than was the custom with
accused persons in ordinary walks of
life. This morning he called together
the official reporters of the court and
said he wished them to make public
mis- declaration that the prince was
treated in a manner different from
other prisoners only on account of his
i'll health, no other consideration in
flucncing the court.
The court continued today the TAX
ing Of testimony. The states attorney
has appealed to the prince to speak
out and cease his denials, but this ap-
peal remains unanswered.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
FIRE EOLLONS PRAYER
THAT RESORT BE BURNED

Chicago, July ll.-Twelye hours
after the Rev. George Edward Lewis,
In a public prayer, asked that the
amusement resorts of Irving Park.
where liquor Is served, might "be
burned to the ground" Excelsior Park
was consumed by fire; loss $4,000.
The prayer was offered at a re-
yiyal meeting of the Emmanuel Con-
gregational church, held in a tent
within three blocks of Excelsior Park.
Proprietors of other parks in the
neighboThood admitted that they are
both puzzled and frightened. They
also declared that they have taken
precautions to protect their proper
ties. The effect of the preachers
words and the actual burning of one
Of their rivals in business have has
tened a general eXpurgation of the
faults touched on by "the queer one"
as they call the minister
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
ROOSEVELT WILL DRAW
ENORMOUS ROYALTY
FOR HIS BOOK
Presidents Story OF African
Trip viii be Published by
SCribner Sons.
OFFER OF SIXTY THOUS-
AND DOLLARS REFUSED

New York, July 11.-President
Roosevelt has contracted with Charles
scribner's Sons to publish his chron-
icle of his big game hunt in the wilds
of Africa where he and his son. Ker-
init. will go after he has concluded
his term of office at the White house
Just what he will be paid for his
writings is n secret but it Is said
that the biggest royalty ever paid a
writer will be commanded by Mr.
Roosevelt.
When it was announced that Mr..
Roosevelt would be in the African
wilds fer a year and would write a
book of his adventures and his stud
les of animal life some publishers
we're said to have offered him as
much as 81 a word for his work. 1t
is said, however. that Scribner's Sons
will not pay the fiat rate and that,
in fact the president prefers the roy
atty on his writings.
The contract was made with Mr..
Roosevelt by Robert Bridges, busi-
ness manager of the publishing house.
Mr.. Bridges dined with the president
at Oyster Bay and the contract was
made.
Lots OF publishers were seeking to
get the contract, including S. S. Nc
Clure OF the Mcclure publications,
Casper Whitney OF outing and repre-
sentatives of other concerns.
Publishers believe the presidents
writings will be a big money making
proposition. One offer was made OF
$50, 600 to Mr.. Roosevelt for the mat
ter he will turn out on his hunting
experiences This he refused. 1t Is
believed that Mr.. Roosevelt's book
will be the best seller on record. The
popularity OF the president and the
suspense that will follow his plunge
into the wilds OF Africa will keep him
before the public.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
REVOLVER CONTEST
WAS ALSO CAPTURED
Victorious In Second
Event of Olympic Contests
American Won Silver Medal
Yesterday In Individual
Shooting at 800 Yards.

Bisley, England. July 1.-THE
great International team match shoot.
the most important event of the
Olympic rifle contests, has been won
by the American team, and Amerf-
can marksmen thus become tho
champion rifle shots of the world
The shoot was concluded this aft
ernoon and the Americans were easily
triumphant, although both the Brit
ish and Canadian teams shot well and
left the American a margin of less
than 100 points. The aggregate score
of the American team was 2553.
That of the British team was 24S6.
while the Canadians were third with
score of 2,439.
America was again victorious when
the result of the revolver teams COM
petition was announced, the Ameri-
can team winning by a margin of
seven points from Belgium. The
American score was 1891. that of
Belgium 1854 and of England 1876.
In the individual shooting 1t was
announced yesterday that the gold
medal had been won by Lieutenant
SemOn, of Ohio. but the official an
nouncement today gives the gold
medal to Helgerud, of Norway, who
at 500 yards scored a total of 904.
Lieutenant Senon won the silver
medal with a score OF $3.50 and Sa-
ther of Norway was third with
score of S79.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
INDEPENDENCE PARTY
MEETS AT CHICAGO
JULY 27
Massachusetts Man Is Cdndi-
date for Presidency In
Hearst Organization
LEADERS CLAIM
LEAGUE Is GROWING

New York, July 11.-Preparations
are we'll under way for the next ma
tional convention, that of the Inde-
pendence party, which will be held at
Chicago July 81. The leaders say
they will put a full ticket in the field
and will also try to have a state ticket
in every state.
Thomas Hisgen of Massachusetts, Is
being doomed for the presidential
nomination. He ran for governor OF
Massachusetts two years ago on the
Hearst ticket and polled a surprisingly
large vote. Party leaders say the
strength of the party has grown in
the south remarkably of late and they
expect it to continue to grow. While
they do not expect it will win this
fall, they seek to bring the party and
its principles before the people and
open the way for future growth.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
NO TsURPRISED AT BoNI,

Paris, July 1.-THE attorneys for
the Prince de Sagan are in no way
surprised at the report that Count
Boni de Castellane intends to attack
not only the Prince de Sagan, but
his wife In his forthcoming suit to
gain possession of his three children.
They say that they expect that the
count will attempt to create as much
Of a scandal as possible and they look
forward to a protracted legal battle.
The Prince and Princess de Sagan
arrived at Versailles and took up
their quarters in a hotel, where they
probably will remain until the open
ing OF their house in Paris in the
autumn. They both decline TO talk
OF the suit brought by Count Boni.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11

Fairview, July 11.-W j. Bryan, a
willing listener, heard tales of the
Denver convention today, members of
the Lincoln Bryan club having re-
turned this morning. Bryan has been
under a heavy strain for fortnight.
but he enjoyed a full nights rest last
night and arose greatly refreshed,
ready for the many conferences he
will have with his supporters during
the coming week. The chief in i'm
portance will be the visit tC Fairview
of members of ,he ns stional commit
tee next Tuesday, when campaign
lans will be discussed and the mat
'er of A new chairman taken up in
formally
In his speech TO the returning
members of the Lincoln Bryan club
and Nebraska Travelling Mems Bryan
club today Bryan expressed the high
est admiration for the Democratic
platform, Kern, his running mate, and
declared that publicity OF campaign
contributions would give the people
chance to elect their choice for Of
flee. In part Bryan said;
II think this convention leaves a
different impression than that given
by the Chicago convention. In that
convention the platform did not rep
resent what the reform element of the
party wanted and when the conven-
tion was over there was a feeling of
discouragement and disappointment.
But the Dem ocratic party in this
convention has given a platform that
] believe expresses the deliberate sem
timent of that large and growing re-
form element in this country. We are
going to commence our campaign
with publicity plank in the platform,
a plank that announces our honest
purpose and procla ms our honest po-
sition. Our convention marks a new
era in American politics. Henceforth
the idea will grow that elections are
public affairs, and the people have
right to know what influences are al
work. ! am delighted that our party
has taken the initiative and when the
Republican party in its convention, by
a vote overwhelming, turned down
that proposition, the Democratic, by
a vote that was unanimous, endorsed
1t and made it one Of the tenets of
our faith"
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
He WILL EMERGE
WITH FEW MILLIONS
Advance In Stocks Has Made Him
a Fortune Probably Equdlling
What He Had Before His TrOu-
bleS Begdn-.HiS Investments
Find Ready Market.

New York, July 11.-There was
satisfactory response by depositors to
the circular sent out by Charles w.
Morse Offering to purchase their
claims ON the National Bank of
North America at par, without in
terest.
Some large creditors are still hold
ing out in the hope of getting inter-
est, which amounts to a substantial
sum. 1t is believed, no owever, the ma
jority of the claims will be turned in
and that Mr.. Morses complete finan-
cial rehabilitation is a matter of a
short time.
There is curiosity in Wall street as
to how Mr.. Morse has got on his
feet so completely in such a brief
period. No information is to be
gained from him. 1t is said, how
ever, that the ice king has many
friends among financiers who believe
in him.
These friends came quietly to his
rescue and it is said on good author
ity that several Standard Oil multi
millionaires were among the number.
The big market advance since pam
ic days has doubled the value of Mr..
Morse's collateral. 1t is said Maine
banks have been especially friendly,
and the prediction was made in Wall
street that Mr.. Morse would emerge
from his difficulties several times a
millionaire. He is personally con-
Quoting the settlement of the Nation
al Bank of North Americas obliga-
tions. He remained in his offices at
No. l Nassau street all yesterday and
received every creditor.
Some af the corporations in which
he is supposed to be largely interest
ed, whose securities have An active
market, are American Ice Securities,
Butterick company and Consolidated
Steamship company He is also said
to have large holdings in the Four
teenth Street bank, Garfield National,
Mercantile National, National Bank
of North America, New Amsterdam
National Produce Exchange bank
and the Van Norden Trust company.
Judge Hough, in the United States
circuit court, granted motion by
United States District Attorney Slim
son for the consolidation of the two
federal indictments against Mr.. Morse
and Alfred H. Curtis, charging false
entry on the books and misapplica-
ton of funds of the National Bank
of North America.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
FIGHT TO RULE
SMALL REPUBLIC

Mexico City, July l1.-According to
unofficial advises from Central Amer
lea, trouble in that region is looked
for in the near future. If predictions
contained in letters and kilograms
from the region prove to oe well
founded, the work of the Washington
peace conference will have been OF
no avail.
The rumors are to the effect that
Salvador and Guatemala are to align
themselves against Nicaragua and
Honduras and that the outcome of the
trouble will result in the ascendancy
OF Jose Santos Zelaya of Nicaragua or
Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala as the
leading figures I'm Central American
politics. Later will come the union
OF the five republics into one nation.
Either Cabrera or Zelaya will then
dominate the new republic.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
APPROPRIATION WINS JAPs.

Toxic, July 1.-THE action taken
by the American Congress in appro-
priating $1,500,000 for the Toxic
grand exposition in 1912 has done
more than anything else to convince
the public that the policy OF America
Is of friendship The exposition off,
cials. who were somewhat discouraged
by the proposition to appropriate
$25O,O00, are now loud in their praise
Of the United States. 1t is believed
that the lead thus set will be followed
more or less generally by other coun-
tries but it Is hardly expected that
any Of them will do what has been
done by America. Preparations for
the exposition are now going on rap
idly, and with the beginning OF 1909
the ground will be broken. Among
the projects on foot for the exposi-
ton year is a $6,OOO,O00 hotel situated
ON high ground near the exposition.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
TIE PRESIDENT WILL CAMPAIGN

Terre Haute, Ind, July IL
Thatcher a. Parker, Republican coun-
ty chairman, announced that Presi-
dent Roosevelt would come TO Terre
Haute for an address in the coming
presidential campaign. Mr.. Parker
said the president probably could be
in Indiana early in September. Ar
rangements for the appearance of the
president in Indiana have been made
through the Republican state central
committee. Mr.. Parker said the In
diana organization had arranged TO
have Mr.. Roosevelt in Indiana for
three days to make speeches in the in
terest of William IL. Taft's cam pai gn
for president.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
GIVEN ALIMONY WHICH
SHE DID NOT WANT

Chicago July lin one of the
most remarkable decisions heard in
II Chicago court of late Judge Glib
bons today compelled Mrs. Bertha
Hess TO accept alimony against her
will when granting the woman a de-
cree of divorce from her husband,
Christian C. Hess on the ground of
cruelty.
Mrs. Hess, a comely young woman,
declared herself as proud as she was
poor, and through her attorney, ].
:. Labuy announced to the court
that she did not want cent from
the man who had struck her on the
face.
Attorney George A. Brennan, rep
resenting Hess, jumped to his feet
and asked for an opportunity 10 in
troduce evidence showing that Mrs.
Hess was not entitled to alimony.
well" said the court IF you
have any evidence bring it into court,
am here to listen to it."
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
Commission APPROVES
new UNIFORM BILL
Of LAO|NG
Two Forms are Provided. One
for Straight and One for
Order COnSignmentS
BOARD RECOMMENDS
ADOPTION OF NEW BILLS

Washington, July 11.-A new uni
form bill of lading designed as a sub
stitute for the bills now in use for
the movement of miscellaneous freight
and general merchandise was today
mended to the common carriers of
the country and the shipping public
by the Interstate Commerce commits
sion.
The new bill of lading provides two
forms, printed on the face side in
different colors, one for straight" and
one for "order" consgnments. The
''order" bill will possess a certain de-
gree of negotiability while the
straight bill will be non-negotiable.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
SOCORRO IMPROVEMENT
SOCIETY MAY END
Mrs. W. l.. Martin, President, Resigns
Because of Poor Attendance OF
Members and Lack o:
Interest.

Socorro, y. NJ, July l1.-(SpeciaD 4.
Owing to the poor attendance and
the falling off in interest. Mrs. w. e.
Martin has resigned as president of
the Improvement association OF this
place, an organization of women
which has done a great deal to beau
ments.
been kept up and when the hot
weather began the attendance was SO
light that Mrs. Martin gave up the at
tcmpts to keep the organization to-
gether and her resignation was the
result.
should the association disband It
would be keenly felt here, owing to
the good work 1t has done In the past
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
STAR RESTAURANT
CHANGES OWNERSHIP.

The Star restaurant, which has
been conducted successfully by Hayes
& Logsdon, has been sold to L.
Schawn, Of New Orleans, the sale hav-
ing been completed this morning. Mr..
Schawn takes charge at once. Messrs.
Hayes & Logsdon have not yet de-
ciued what they will do, but will
probably engage IN business In this
city. They have had unusual sue
cess with the restaurant and made
many friends during the time they
conducted the cafe.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
TAFT KEEPS BUSY
WITH CAMPAIGN PLANS
Hitchcock, Myer and Cromwell Have
Been at Hot Springs and Left
Last Night-Dover Ar
riycs for Conference.

Hot Springs, Va, July 1.-THE
many conferences that have been
held by Taft concerning plans for the
campaign during the past week have
kept him busy. Frank IL. Hitchcock,
chairman Of the national Republican
committee, Postmaster General Myer
and william Nelson Cromwell left last
night. Today Elmer Dover, secretary
of the national committee, arrived
and was the first caller Taft saw in
his office.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-07-11
Kern to Visit BRYAN,

indianapolis, July 11.-Telegrams
received here today from John w.
Kern, Democratic candidate for vice
president, announce he will remain In
Denver until Monday. when he will go
10 Lincoln with members of the ma
tional committee to call on Bryan.
Kern will reach Chicago Wednesday
and will return to indianapolis Thurs
day. Arrangements are being made
for a reception here.