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Evening star., 1909-05-02

that flooded her heart at the thought.
After much secret pondering and some shy
condolences intrusted to Mrs de la We're, she
had resolved to tell him that if he left the Ma
loggia at once-an elastic phrase in lovers
1anguage-and came to her in London next
month, she would have an answer ready She
persuaded herself that there was no other hon
orable way out of an embarrassing position
She had come to Switzerland for work, not for
love making. Spenser would probably wish to
marry her forthwith. and that was not to be
thought of while 1.-The Firefy's" commission
was only half completed. All of which modest
and maidenly reasoning left wholly out of ac-
count Sponsors strenuous wooing: it is chroni-
cled here merely to show her state of mind
when she kissed Milicent farewell.
1t is worthy of note also that two young peo-
pie who might be expected to take the liveliest
interest in each others company were steadfast
in their determination to separate Each
the least possible delay, and both were eager
to fly into each others arms-in London!
Whereat the gods may have laughed, or
frowned, as the case may be- if they glanced at
the horoscopes of certain mortals pent within
the mountain walls of the Upper Engadine-
WHILE Helen was still gazing after Milli-
cents retreating carriage, Bower came
from the darksome foyer to the sunlit veranda
SO you parted the best of friends?" he said
quietly.
She turned and looked at him with shining
eyes. Il cannot tell you how pleased ! am
that a stupid misunderstanding should be
cleared away!' she said
Then | share your pleasure. th,rsh, to be
infinite -gradations 1t may SAVIOR of Paradise
or the Dead Sea :"
But she told me how grieved she was that
she had behaved SO foolshly, and appealed to
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pose Helen will value It. Assuredly, do not
The cheapening of her surrender stung more
than she counted on. Il have tried to avoid
the appearance of uncalled for rudeness to-
day" she blurted out.
''Well-yes. What is the number Of your
room!"
She told him.
Il shall send the check to you at once Have
you fnished?''
HE accompanied her to the door, bowed her
- out and came back. Smiling affably, he
pulled chair to Mrs. de la Vere's side. II
quite enjoyed my luncheon he said. You
all heard that stupid outburst of Milicent's last
night; so there is no harm in telling you that
she regrets it. She is leaving the hotel forth
with y
Helen rose suddenly "She is one of my few
friends" she said. Il cannot let her 60 in
anger"
She is unworthy of your friendship" ex-
claimed Bower sharply. Take my advice and
forget that she exists"
You cannot forget that anyone exists, or
has existed" said Spenser quietly
What? You too?" said Bower His eyes
sought the Americans, and flashed
spoken challenge
He felt that the world was few hundred
years too old. There were historical precedents
for settling affairs such that troubling
him by means that would have appealed to him.
But he opposed no further hindrance to Helen's
departure. Indeed, he perceived that her meet
ing with Milicent would provide in some sense
test of his own judgment. He would soon
learn whether or not money would prevail.
He waited little while, and then sent his
valet with the check and request for an ac-
acknowledgement. The man brought him scrib-
bled note
Was rather taken aback by appearance of
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portly dress baskets in the baggage carrier over
the hind wheels
luxuriously," he thought Il wonder whether
she will be honest enough to pay her debts with
my money!!
He still hated her for having dragged him
into public squabble. He looked to the future
to requite him. A year, two years would soon
pass. Then, when funds were low and engage
ments scarce, she would appeal to him again,
and his solicitors would reply. He caught him
self framing curt. stinging sentences to be en-
bodied in the letter; but he drew himself up
with start Surely there was something very
wrong with Mark Bower, the millionaire, when
he gloated over such paltry detailsl Why. his
reflections were worthy OF that old splthre, Mrs
de Courcy Vavasour!
His cigar had gone out. He threw it away
A decanter of brandy stood on the table, and he
drank small quantity, though he had 1mbibed
freely of champagne at luncheon He glanced
at mirror His face was flushed and care
lined and he scowled at his own apparition.
Il must go and see the last of Millicent. 1t
will cheer me up he said to himself.
When he entered the foyer, Millicent was al
ready in the veranda. dainty picture in fur
and feathers Somewhat to his surprise, Helen
was with her. A good many people were watch
ing them cOvertly quite natural proceeding
in view of their strained relations overnight
Millicents first action after quitting the
dining room had been to worm out of Leontlne
the full, true, and particular history OF Eta
Stampa. much of the story as was known
short by Helens visit, but resumed during
packing operations, as Millicent had enlarged
her store of knowledge considerably during the
process of reconciliation.
So, alive to possibilities going far beyond
single check, even for five thousand pounds, at
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Stampa indicated definite knowledge of the
past Curse himl Why did he interfere?
Bower.was eminently'a selfish man. He had
enjoyed unchecked success for so long time
that he rallied now at the series of mischances
that tripped the feet of his desires. Looking
back through recent days. he was astonished to
find how often Spenser had crossed his path.
Before he was four hours in Maoggia, Helen, in
his hearing, had singled out the American for
conjecture and scrutiny Then Dunston spoke
of the same man as an eager adversary at bac-
carat: but the promised game was arranged
Dunston's loss. A man did not act in such
fashion without some motive. What was it?
This reserved, somewhat contemptuous rival
had also snatched Helen from his company
many times He had undoubtedly rendered
some service in coming to the Forno hut; but
Bowers own lapse from sanity on that occasion
did not escape his notice. Finally, this cool
hammered. alert youngster from the New World
did not seem to care a fig for any prior claim on
Helen's affections. His whole attitude might
be explained by the fact that he was Stampa'S
employer and had won the old guides con-
finence
Yes, the American was the real danger.
That pale ghost conjured from the grave by
Stampa was intangible, powerless, dreamlike
wrath evoked by madman's fancy. Already
the fear engendered myopia of the morning was
passing from Bowers eyes. The passage OF
arms with Millicent had done him good. He
saw now that if he meant to win Helen he must
fight for her.
CHANGING at his watch he found that the
time was quarter to three. He opened
window in his sitting room. which was situated
in the front of the hotel. By leaning out he
could survey the carriage stand at the foot of
the long flight of steps. A par-horse vehicle
was drawn up there. and men were fastening
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II. She SAYS you told
her l was leaving the
hotel We fell on each
others neck and wept.
Is that rights NJ. F"
He cut the end off
a cigar. lit the paper
with a match, and then
lit the cigar with the
paper.
Five thousand
pounds!" :" he said to
himself. =" 1t is a lot of
money to one who has
none. l remember the
time when l should
have sold my soul to
the devil for half that
amount. ="
BUT that was not a
pleasing notion.
1t suggested that, by
evil hazard, some such
contract had, in fact,
been made, but for
gotten by one of the
parties to it So he
dismissed it. Having
disposed of Stampa
and Millicent, practi-
cally between break
fast and luncheon,
there were no reasons
why he should trouble
further about them
The American threat
ened a fresh obstacle.
He was winning his
way with Helen alto
gether too rapidly. In
the light of those omi-
nous words at the
luncheon table, his
close association with
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A@@A
sent a message to
Helen.
Come and see me
off," she wrote. It
will simply paralyze
the dowager brigade if
we hug each other on
the mat"
HELEN agreed. She
was not sorry that
her critics should be
paralyzed. or stupe-
fed, or rendered in
capable in someway
of inf1icting further
annoyance. In her
present radiant mood,
nearly all her troubles
having taken unto
themselves wings. she
looked on yesterdays
episode in the light of
a rather far fetched
joke. Bower stood so
high in her esteem
that she was sure the
outspoken announce
ment of his intentions
was dictated chiefly
by anger at Millicent's
unfair utterances. Per-
haps he had some
thought of marriage;
but he must seek a
wife In a more exalted
sphere. She felt in her
heart that Spenser
was awaiting only a
favorable opportunity
to declare his love,
and she did not strive
to repress the wave
of divine happiness
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that Is guaranteed not need daing is the kind wives
and mothers buying nowadays.
But, if you want good dlookie, gooaeeline and good
Arizona republican., 1909-03-15

There was an eastern farm
 CT named Foyle, Who was worn out and eX-
 hausted by toll, So he packed up and came Out west on the train, And sang as he rode
 "IT'S THE SOIL"
Arizona republican., 1909-03-15

Capitol building to Mesa, would make of the three cities one continuous city To build the bridge at the other site would be to make three separate towns. and the more need of a division of the county.
 The Eame of Orange county" ap- pcals very strongly to the people of Mesa; perhaps no one entertained a desire for a new county till this name was suggested. I presume that this would be quite as popular with Phoe- nix Teople.
 As soon as the Wickenburg people are reaoy for a new county, let them have it, and then change the name of this part of the county from Maricopa to that of Orange. The name of Orange is suggestive of our possibilities. while that of Maricopa is rather misleading from the fact that a station on the Southern Pacific (and our gateway from the outside world) bears that name.
 Suppose we have an orange county and a continuous city from the Capi- tol building to Mesa. Yours truly.
 D. D. SMITH. Mesa, Orange County. Arizona, March l2, 1909
Arizona republican., 1909-03-15
IT PAYS

When the dimpled baby's hungry. what
 what does the baby do? It doesn't lie serenely and merely
 sweetly coo; The hungry baby bellows with all its
 little might Till some one gives it something to
 curb its appetite; The infant with the bottle which stills
 it's fretful cries A lesson plainly teaching-it pays to
 advertise. The lamb lost or the hillside when
 darkness closes round Stands not in silence trembling and
 waiting to be found: Its plaintive bleating echoes across the
 wales and meads Until the shepherd hears it, and. hear
 ing, kindly needs; And when it's fears are ended, as on
 his breast it lies. The lamb has made this patent: It
 pays to advertise. The fair and gentle maiden who loves
 the bashful boy, Assumes, when in his presence, a man.
 ner that is coy: She blushes and she trembles till he
 perceives at last, And clasps her closely to him and
 gladly holds her fast, And as he bends to kiss her and she
 serenely signs, This fact is demonstrated: It pays to
 advertise.
 Chicago Record Herald.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-15
PHoENIx, ARIz, MARCH IS, 1909
THE DELINQUENT TAX LAW.

THE DELlNtsO ENI IAN LAW.
 The work of the legislature will not be complete until something is done whose proposed amendment has de- veloped considerable opposition, the opposition being based on a misap- prehension as to the operation of the law
 Some members understand that it is proposed to reduce the emoiuments Of the district attorney. If that were so. it could hardly be contended that those emoluments should be allowed at an expense ruinous to the poor taxpayer. But as a matter of fact, the salary of the district attorneys Is not interfered with. In this cOun- ty. the district attorney has had nothing to do with the collection of delinquent taxes under the law. That business has been in the hands of an attorney whose remuneration is twenty-five per cent of the amount Of the tax with all the added penalties and expense which seems to have been contrived to make it i'm possible for the owner of delinquent property to retain it.
 The law was made as ruinous as possible. so ruinous, in fact, that it's purpose has been largely defeated, for in this county, in many cases, the taxes and penalties were so great that the property could not be sold for enough to pay them. The attorney received nOth- ing; the publisher of the sum- monses got nothing and the clerk of the court did not receive his fees. In many cases the proceedings were abandoned. There is now pending in the council a bill authorizing boards of supervisors to pay these expenses
Arizona republican., 1909-03-15
THE LOSS OF THE "BURRO"
 TRAIN.

TRAIN.
 Tucson is about to lose the "Burro" train, that is, the train direct from Tucson to Nogales by which the for mer was brought into intimate rela- tion with Sonora business and was made in effect the northern terminus of the Sonora railway and of the Randolph Mexican lines already built or to be built.
 The company had been threatening for months to take this train off. on the ground that it, like many of the other trains dependent upon Arizona business, was running at a loss. The business men of Tucson protested against the cancellation of the train and it was allowed to remain in re- sponse to the opportunities of the board of trade.
 After awhile expression was given to a suspicion that the railroad com pany was bluffing against anti-rail- road legislation. It was shown by Poor's Manual that all the trains of the Southern Pacific were making money. more than they ought to make, whatever the railroad com pany might say about it.
 No doubt the figures compiled by Poor were correct, but it appears now that they were improperly di- gested. for evidently the railroad was not making money with the "Burro" train or it would keep it running. The fact that it is to be cancelled is more eloquent than all the figures on either side that could be com piled.
 It is not to be presumed that the train is to be taken off in conse- quence of any legislation that has been enacted The company would probably not let a little thing like that interfere with its operation though it is possible that the com pany felt that the spirit behind that legisIation absolved it of any moral obligation to continue to run the train at a loss.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-15

There is some misapprehension re- garding the territorial fair approprl- ation, we judge. from comments by citizens who failed to notice any item relating to it in the regular supply bills The fact is that the fair is taken care of by the law ere ating it. The appropriation runs along year after year. automatically, so to speak, and can be stopped only by a repeal of the law, of which there is no immediate danger
Arizona republican., 1909-03-15
THE BRIDGE LOCATION.

To the Editor of The Republican:
 Sir:-I should think you would ad- vocate the bridge at Tempe. A direct road. with a street car line from the
Arizona republican., 1909-03-15

There are signs now that the win ter is over, at least, in the valley.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-28
San FRANCISCO IS
RAIS|NDAY DISCIPLE
Booster Committee From Fres-
no Delighted With Success
in the Metropolis
In Every Section of the City
Grocers Report Increased
Demand for Cured Grapes

The Raisin day boosters from Fresno
completed their campaign among the
grocers of San Francisco yesterday
and will today turn their attention to
Alameda county. Yesterdays results
were if anything even more satisfac-
tory to the four members of the COM
mittee than those of the initial day,
and the conclusion of their labors in
the chief city of the coast found the
Fresnoites highly gratifed over the
manner in which the metropolis has
entered into the spirit of the Raisin
day movement
South of Market, the Sunset and the
Richmond districts were canvassed yes
terday, the committee and its assist
ants from leading wholesale houses
dividing into squads in order to make
the canvass as systematic and as
thorough as possible.
Commenting upon the wholehearted
cooperation which the business in
terests of San Francisco have given
the committee, Henry Gundlefnger. its
spokesman, last night said: Every
where we went we encountered moth
ing but encouragement and assurances
of support for the cause in which the
people of Fresno are so vitality con-
cerned. Everybody seemed possessed
of a laudable desire to do his share in
helping along great California in
dustry that is temporarily depressed.
and l am sure that the people of
Fresno will never forget the attitude
of the people of San Francisco at this
time.
TT will be a pleasure for the COM
mittee to go back to Fresno and re-
port how handsomely San Francisco
has treated us. l am satisfied that
Raisin day results in San Francisco
will far exceed our most sanguine ex-
pectations. and that there will be few
families in the bay cities that will
not observe Raisin day as we would
like to have them"
With the approach of the big day,
heavy buying of raisins by housewives
has in numerous instances so depleted
the supply of local retailers that they
have found it necessary to restock.
The committee yesterday learned of
one small dealer in the Mission who
had sold over ton of raisins during
the present month as direct result
of the Raisin day campaign. Ordi-
narily his sales had been insignificant.
He was one of the first to take ad-
vantage of the Raisin' day advertising
and the result was astonishing even to
the committee.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-28
GENERAL BABCOCK WELL
KNOWN AT THE PRESIDE
Many Friends Mourn Death of
DISTINGUISHED ARMY Officer

Sorrow was cast over the Preside
yesterday by the news Of the death
Of Brigadier General John B. Babcock.
who had served, off and on, many years
at this post. General Babcock had been
in i'll health for some time and his
physicians IL months ago advised a
trip to Europe. He was returning
home with his wife when death over
took him. His family is well known in
this city. His oldest son, Captain C.
S. Babcock, U. S. army, married Miss
Marian Eells, daughter of Attorney c.
p. Eells. of this city. and his second
son, Lieutenant John Babcock, u. S.
sister of Miss Marian.
General Babcock entered into service
at this post as adjutant general. serv-
ing under General Shafter 15 years
ago. He went to Tampa with Shafter
and there organized the Fifth army
corps. Later he came back to San
Francisco, where he acted as chief of
staff to General Merritt, when he or
ganized the Eighth army corps, which
went to the Philippines.
He went to the Philippines as ad-
jutant to General Merritt. On his re-
turn to this post, he acted as chief of
staff to General Shafter. Then he went
to Washington, D. c., where he was
aid to General Nelson A. Miles. He
retired from active army service on
August s, 1903. at his own request.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-28
CHURCHMfN UPHOLD
GRAFT PROSECUTION
Resolutions Adopted by Fedora
tion Deplores Prostitution
of Subsidized Papers
People Asked to Insist Upon
Punishment of Criminals,
High and Low

Deploring the prostitution of a por-
ton of the press" of this city and call
ing upon the people to insist upon the
punishment of criminals, high and low,
Monday evening in Hamilton square
church the San Francisco church fed
GRAFTON adopted resolutions reaffirming
that organizations loyalty to the men
engaged in and connected with the
graft prosecution. ]. G. Chown pre-
sided, with j. B.. Travis as secretary.
The resolutions were adopted upon
the recommendation of the federation's
civic righteousness" committee. The
committee in it's recommendations
deprecated that attitude on the part
of our community which would set up
a different standard for one set of men
than it requires in dealing with an
other set"
The resolutions follow:
Whereas for many weeks a portion of
the press of this city has been systemati-
cally endeavoring to mislead and misinform
the people at large upon the present and
past status of the graft prosecutions and the
men connected with them; and
Whereas believe that the interests of
justice and the best interests Of our city at
large can only be served when the truth is
told and made known; and
Whereas by these agencies the ordinary
processes of our courts have been distorted
and made to appear oppressive, illegal
and in the nature of persecution; now there
fore be il
Resolved. by the San Francisco church
federation, In monthly meeting assembled,
that we deplore the prostitution of portion
of the press of our city to the cause of mis-
leading information and absolute misrepre-
sentations; that demand on the part of
our people that calm, deliberate Judgment
which will require every man to abide by
the ordinary legal processes Of the courts.
without regard to whether he be rich or
poor, high low; and
Resolved further, that we call upon our
people to stand Loyalty by those who are and
who have been engaged in the prosecution
OF those accused of crime, and in demanding
that each and every thus accused shall
take the legal consequences Of his acts. Re
spectfully submitted,
CIVIC RIGHTEOUSNESS COMMITTEE OF
THE SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH FED
GRAFTON.
By j. E. WHITE. Chairman.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-28
The California Promotion Committee

tine STATE Centra Orxanl1atlOn organised IN
1902-An association for the commercial aud
industrial development Of California-)
PROMOTION. The act OF promotion advance
ment. encouragement Century Dictionary.
The committee has for its object the PROMO
TI0N OF California's interests. IL has nothing to
sell. 1t fosters all things tending TO the AD-
on all matters relating to California It EN-
C0CRAGES the establishment OF new industries
and fosters those already established. It invites
desirable immigration II presents the oppoftt-
mites and needs Of all 6elds OF business and
professional activity. 1t Is supported By utouler
rendered Ii has affiliated with it goo cok Aer-
elal organizations OF the state. with a combined
membership OF than 10000 Meetings of
representatives. OF these organizations are held
senlannualIy in different parts OF the state,
where matters Of Callfornia's interests are dis-
cussed. Headquarters OF the committee are
maintained IN California building. Union square,
San Francisco. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-28
DENIES GRAND LARCENY
HEIRS QUARREL OVER THE
POSSESSION OF JEWELRY
Sister and Brother in Contro-
versy Over Diamond Ring

Proceedings instituted by Mrs. Mary
Loustanau, as executrix of the estate
of Mrs. L. G. Giannini, her mother, to
obtain possession from her brother,
Joseph Giannini, of two diamond rings
worth 5000 belonging to the estate.
were heard by Judge Coffey yesterday.
Mrs. Loustanau but Giannini who was
summoned before the court on an order
to show cause why he should not de-
liver possession of the rings to his
sister, stated that the testator gave
them to him three hours before her
death, July g. 1906.
Giannini said he carried the rings
around in his waistcoat pocket until
last January, when he lost them while
moving.
Judge Coffey dismissed the order to
show cause. John L. Fleming, attor-
ney for the executrix, said that suit
would be brought by Mrs. Loustanau
against her brother for the rings.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-28
WANT wIREs pRoTEcTEp-Th Sam rran

wellesley Park, Redwood City. has
the finest public park in town.