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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

Footsteps outside in the corridor had
paused. There was sharp tapping at
the door The PROSTATE man groaned
louder than ever and half turned over,
proving that he was not wholly uncon-
scious, Mr.. Fielding closed the box and
staggered to his feet.
He stood for 4 moment staring wildly
at the door. Who could it be? He had
asked, as Il special favor, that he might
not be disturbed. and Mr. Fielding
knew how to ask favors of servants.
Interruption now mcant,disaster, abso-
lutte and unqualified the end. perhaps,
of career in which he had achieved
some success. Zig drops of perspira
ton stood out upon his forehead. drawn
there by the pain and this new fear.
Slowly and on tiptoe lie drew near the
door
who is that?' he asked. with Won
derful calmuess.
ut is |! Let me in" came the swift
answer. and Mr.. Fielding drew little
breath OF relief Nevertheless he was
angry He opened the door and drew
the girl in.
You fool"' he exclaimed. II sent
you out of the way on purpose. Why
have You come back?'
She opened her lips. but no words
came. The man on the floor Eroaned
again. She swayed upon her feet. It
was all so horrible.
Speak. can't you:" he muttered be-
tween his teeth. Things have gone
badly here. I'm wounded. and I'm
afraid I've hurt that chap pretty
badly"
II WAS in the park" she faltered.
land saw them. They are all coming
back
Coming back?'
'They are almost here. Sir George
Duncombc told me that they could not
shoot because of the wind
THE carr"
Downstairs Waiting
He had forgotten his hurt. He
caught up his hat and coat and pushed
her out OF the room. He locked the
door and thrust the key into, his
pocket rs they walked down the cor
rldor lie lit 4 cigarette
4 fo3tman met them in the hall
al gentleman has called TO soc you.
sir, 4 Mr. Spencer" he announced. II
have shown him into the library"
| Mr. Fielding appeared to hesitate for
! Il moment.
1T is the man who wants to sell US
! the car" he exclaimed. turning toward
, the girl, but haven't even seen il
, yet Better tell him to wait for quar-
| ter of an hour" he added. turning to.
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wa UNION was apparently enjoy
~ ing the relaxation of having
A&. got rid of practically tho
whole of its guests for tie
Gay. The women servants were going
about their duties faithfully enough,
but with a. marked absence of ans SUI
perfluous energy. Mr.. Harrison. the
butler, was enjoying quiet pipe in
his room and a leisurely pcrusal of
the morning paper. Mrs. Ellis, the
much respected housckecper. was also
in her room comfortably ensconced in
an easy chair and studying Il new vol
ume of collected menus which friend
had sent her from Paris. No one was
exactly neSlecting their work, but ev-
cry one was approaching certain
sense of peace which the emptying of
the house from n crowd of more or less
eSacting guests had brought about.
In one room only things were differ
ent, and neither Mrs Ellis nor Mr.
Harrison nor any of the household
knew anything about that. 1t was the
principal guest chamber on the first
floor, large and handsomely furnish
ed apartment. Barely an hour ago 1t
had been left in spotless order by Il
couple of painstaking servants. Just
now it had another aspect.
In the middle of the room a man lay
stretched upon the floor, face down
ward. The blood was slowly trickling
from wound in the side of the head
down on the carpet. With nearly ev-
cry breath he drew he grOaned. Over
turned chairs and tables showed that
he had taken part in no ordinary strug-
gle The condition of the other man
also testified this.
The other man was Mr.. Fielding. He
was down on his knees upon the floor
rapidly going through the contents of a
dark mahogany box. which was appar-
emily full of papers. Scattered over the
carpet by his side were various strange
looking tools, by means of which he
had forced the lock. Mr.. Fielding was
not all his usual self. His face was alb
lsolatciys- colorless, and every few mo-
ments his hand went up to his shoulder
blade and SILVER went through his
whole frame. There was faint odor
of gunpowder in the room, and some
where near the feet of the PROSTATE
man lay small shining revolver.
Nevertheless. Mr.. Fielding persevered
in his task.
Suddenly there came an interruption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

He qgaS dOlUn on his knees 1ip0n the
floor.
ward the fOotman. III just drive
down to the lodge gates and back.
Come along. Sibyl."
She followed him to the front door.
A man was seated at the wheel of the
motor car and turned his head quickly
as they approached. Mr. Fielding nod
ded pleasantly, though his face was
white with excruciatins pain.
Kept you waiting, I'm afraid" he
said. Can you drive at all in wind
like this?'
Jump in. sir. and see,' the man an
swered. rs the young lady coming?''
Mrs Fielding nodded and stepped in
to the front seat. The girl was already
in the tonneau. The man slipped in
his clutch, and they glided round the
broad, circular sweep in front of the
entrance. lust as they started the
wagonette drew up.
1--WE shan't be more than few min
utes," Mr.. Fielding cried out. waving
his hand. Sorry you've lost your days
sport"
Hold on a minute and I'll come with
you," Runton called out. "That car
looks like going"
But Mr.. Fielding did not hear.
Duncombe, who had returned from
the park by the fields. was crossing
the road to enter his own gates when
a black speck far away on the top OF
the hill attracted his attention. He
stood still gazing at it and was In
stantly aware that it was approaching
him at an almost incredible speed. Ii
! gathered shape swiftly. and he watch
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Use Allen S Foot Ease

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H0STETTER'S
STOMACH BtTTERS

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a Secret.

Sparks-I wonder why it IS woman
iers out everything you tell her? Sharks
My dear boy, woman has only two
views of secret either it is not
worth keeping or it is too good to keep.
London Opinion.
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NEEDED NOW

AS Spring approaches, everybody
ought to take a few doses of the Bit
tiers. 1t will cleanse the system of
winter impurities, tone the digestive
organs, make sleep restful and prevent
Spring Fever. Thousands of persons
have taken
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could hear him moving about the
room.
Hiding, are you? Brute! Come
out. or rll--by heavens. I'll shoot you
IL you don't tell me the truth. l heard
her voice in the lane. I'll swear to it."
Duncombe glanced quickly toward
his companion. She lay back in the
chair In a dead faint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

A great man is made up Of qualities
that meet or make great occasions
Lowell.
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A Reminder.

Spa" said Bert, won't you double
my allowanceg'
'.Why should I. sonny?'
'Oh. thought if it was bigger 1t
would be more on your mind and You
might remember to give it to me some
Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

The intellect is perfected not by
knowledge. but by actiyity.-Aristotie.
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CHAPTER NN.

WA UNION was apparently enjoy
49, ing the relaxation of having
A&. got rid of practically tho
- 60 49,
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tTo be continued.)
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-16
loan
NOT RATIFIED
China Respects Wishes of the
United States and Pro-
test Is Needed.

Pekin, June 15.-Acting on repre-
sensations made by Henry P. Fletcher,
charge d'affaires. of the American lega-
ton, China has agreed not to ratify the
foreign loan of $27. 100000 from British,
German and French bankers for the
construction of the Hankow-Sze-Chuen
railroad
1t is expected that this refusal, cou-
pied with the representations made by
the American ambassadors in Paris,
Berlin and London. will result in ar
rangements being made in Europe for
American participation in the loan.
Mr. Fletcher was in conference both
yesterday and today with President
Liam Tun Yen and other officials of the
foreign board. His representations as
sumed the Importance of a protest, and
China agreed to notify the German,
British and French banks of her in
ability u ratify the loan.
The banks concerned have been
making persistent efforts TO precipitate
ratification. The German group in
Berlin instructed its representative
here to use every means in his power
to achieve the desired end, but all these
efforts were in vain and the several 10
cal agents sent Geographic notification
to their European principals of the sue
cess of the American representations.
These have been successful in spite
of the fact that the protocol of the loan
was signed here June g.
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Will Act Promptly.

Washington, June 15.-AlthOugh no
official information ahas reached the
state department in regard to the Jap
anese trouble in Hawaii, the situation is
being watched in order that those re
sponsible for the policy of the depart
ment may act promptly. If NJ Negoro
of the editorial staff of the japanese
publication Jill has appealed to the
japanese foreign Office on the ground
that his treaty rights were violated by
the territorial authorities raiding his
Office last Friday, Toxic has not taken
the matter up with the officials at
Washington. Neither has the state de-
partment received reports on the situa-
ton
If it is shown finally that the raid on
the Jill occurred as described in the
press dispatches. the state department
probably viii take the position that Ne
gOros remedy lies in the courts. The
treaty of 1894 with Japan provides that
the dwellings, manufactures, ware
houses and shops Of the citizens or sub
jects Of each of the high contracting
parties in the territories of the other
and all premises appertaining thereto
destined for purposes of residence "
commerce, shall he respected
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SACRIFICES OF
HUMAN BEINGS
Horrible Practices of the Sect
of the Crimson God in
European Russia.

St. Petersburg, June 15.-Dispatehes from
Perm, European Russia, say the local
police have begun an investigation into
the sect Of the Crimson. God, the men,
bers of which are accused of human sac
rifices and other horrible practices
Repeated disappearance of people in
the district where the sect dweIls drew
suspicion to the organization, which wor-
ships a red wooden idol. colored, it is
said. with human blood. The police have
located a secret grave containing the mu-
tilated body of a man supposed to have
been sacrificed, and they expect to find
others.
The Cral region, of which Perm is the
center. is a breeding ground for many
fanatical cults It is a meeting place Of
the pagan tribes of Asia as well as Of
persons who flee from Russia on ac-
count of religious persecution. Refugees
of this type have lived for centuries in
the dense forests of the district and their
beliefs have developed along the most
fanatical lines.
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their intention Of following his recon-
mendations. but some of the progress
sive Republicans are not satisfied and
may protest. Democratic senators are
also expected to denOunce the tax on
corporations as a substitute for a direct
tax on incomes
The president favOrs an amendment
providing for a tax upon the net earn
ings Of corporations, not only because
OF the added revenue II could produce.
but also because he believes il would
throw a healthy light Of publicity upon
the affairs of corporations.
The president Is said 10 be convinced
that il the suggested amendment is
properly drawn. il would give govern
ment officials access TO the books Of all
corporations.
In the language 0f one OF the presi-
dents advisers. Il would Go away with
corporation melon-cuttins," and would
insure TO The stockholders the response
5ility for corporation management.
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MORE INDICTMENTS
AGAINST F. A. HElNZE

New York, June 15.-The federal
grand jury today handed down indict-
ments against F. Augustus Heinze,
head Of the United Copper company; his
brother. Arthur 2. Heinze, and Sanford
Robinson. HeinZe's counsel, charging
conspiracy and an attempt to obstruct
the administration of justice by spirit
ing away the books of the United Cop
per company while the company was
under federal scrutiny, and also by in
tering with United States marshals IN
the performance OF their duties.
Carlos Warfield. vice president of the
Ohio Copper company. a Heinze institu-
ton. and one of the old board Of direc-
tors of the United Copper company, was
also indicted in the same connection as
was Calvin o. Geer. a clerk, who is said
to have overheard a conversation in ref
erence to the removal Of the books The
five men viii be arraigned tomorrow
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Denver. Colo, June 15.-FOur known
to be dead, as many missing, three per-
haps fatally hurt and six more or less
seriously injured. with property loss es-
timated between $3.50 900 and s5O0,000, is
the story OF the boiler explosion that
wrecked the principal power plant of
the Denver Gas & Electric company
located at Sixth and Lawrence streets,
shortly after o'clock this evening.
The dead.
Peter Lewis fireman.
Herman LichneT, fireman.
Joseph PERI, aged D.
Unidentified man, supposed TO be
Lawrence Sexton.
The missing;
Arthur Richardson.
Louis CathrO.
Gabriel Luchetta.
Josough Failice-
The explosion sent the twenty-three-
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FOUR PERSONS KILLED AS RESULT
OF BOILER EXPL OSION IN DENVER

ton boiler 300 feet in the air. and Il
came crashing through the roof Of the
plant, completely wreckiug the gener-
ator and switchboard, cutting OFF the
lights throughout practically the entire
city.
Most of the dead and injured were
employed about the plant, and were
crushed and mangled by the falling de-
bris.
The scenes Immediately following the
explosion were heart-rending. Many OF
the workmen lived near the plsn-. and
within a few minutes after the shock
the wives and children of the whole
place had gathered about the wreck in
the hope of finding their relatives
Though the search was continued I'm
til late into the night, AT / o'clock there
were still four persons supposed 90 have
been employed in the plant still miss
ing.
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PRESIDENT TO SEND IN A MESSAGE IN
ADVOCACY OF TAX ON CORPORATIONS

washington. June 15.-President Taft
'''-'fFow VIII send TO congress a mes
'1ss urging the passage of an amend
.ent to ta. tariff bill imposing a tax Of
10y cent upon the uudistributed net
r, -'5s 1l corporations and the adop-
$50, I'd resolution submitting 70 the
s5- 49,. states am amendment TO the
I'd i --.-' SiNinS congress the power
rLt'se tax on Incomes.
49,. "il--IstandinS was reached at
8rr- I'D inc cabinet today, and was
81 ''sa by Republican senate leaders
srl-- -.-s'fed with the president. In
~. '-al there shall be no question
en- l'e two propositions to be recom-
is,-,..- nave the support of the admin
So ,a''on. Attorney General Wicker
ls5 81 .u draft both the amendment
me resolution.
b. .l'" OF the emphatic stand taken
g.. resident Taft. a number of pro-
se Republicans have signi6e5
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"MUGGED" A BANKER.
Brooklyn Detective Given 80 Days
and Fined $3.50 in Addition.

Albany, n. Y. June 15.-August Kuhne
acting police captain, in charge of the
detective bureau in Brooklyn on Nov. IS
1897, must go to Jail for thirty days and
nay fine of $3.50 for contempt of court
This is the effect of a decision today
of the court Of appeals.
The action grew out of the arrest of
Banker Frank Jenkins of Brooklyn. on
a charge Of forgery, third degree. After
Jenkins arrest, it is charged Kuhne dis
regarded a supreme court writ of habeas
corpus procured by the bankers counsel
and photographed and measured Jenk-
ms.
The decision is of interest because of
charges recently made against high DO
lice officials that they were illegally
'mUgging'' prisoners.
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DELAY THREATENED.

Paris. June 15.-The campaign by some
OF the French papers against listing on
the Paris bOurse the common stock OF the
United States Steel corporation. as the
American congress is about to pass a new
tariff law, together with hostility BY
French steel interests. who fear French
ownership Of American Steel shares.
threatens to delay listing these securities
longer than vas at first anticipated
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CONFERENCE OF THE BLIND.

Columbus, O., June 15-What is said to
be the largest conference in the interest
of the blind IN the history of the world
was begun here today on the occasion
Of the opening Of the biennial conven-
ton Of the American Association Of
Workers for the Blind. Tadasu YOshi-
motto, special representative of the en-
peror of Japan. delivered an address. A
letter from Helen Keller was read She
urged the blind not to bubble over sys-
tens Of print, a subject which had
foremost place on convention programs
for years, but to devote time toward solv-
ing the more important problem of how
to preVent blindness
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CONAN DoYLE's NEW PLAY.

London. June 15.-Sir Arthur Conan
DOyle's new play. Fires of Fate" was
given a hearty reception at the Lyric
theatre tonight. tt tells the story Of a
colonel who, condemned by his physician
to die within a year Of an incura bic
spinal complaint and being dissuaded
from suicide, lives to rescue an excur-
sion party from death during an Egvp-
tian tour, and is himself cured Of the
complaint by blow on the head, dealt
in an encounter with dervishes Lewis
Walter. as the colonel. and an excellent
company, gave a good performance
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HoMEWARp BOUND.
(Snecial ID Nc Herald.0

Washington, June 15.-Preston D.
Richards, Harold Goff, Amy Lyman
and Miss Powers of Salt Lake, who
have been students in various New
York schools, are here on their way
home.
Miss Alta Rawlins Of salt Lake, who
has been visiting friends here for the
past two weeks, left for home yester-
daN
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TREATY RIGHTS
NOT VIOLATED
Japanese Editor Whose Office
Was Raided in Hawaii May
Sue for Redress.

Honolulu June 15.-The reported at
tack on a japanese restaurant proprie-
tor at Kahana, a distant town with
which communication is difficult, for
refusing to furnish a striker with food,
proves to have been an Insignificant in
cident to the strike. The strikers turned
the man who committed the assault
over to the police. The strike commits
sary, apparently, is well supplied and
good nature prevails among the men.
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FELL oVER PREcIPIcE.

Seattle June IA dispatch from Ju-
neau. Alaska, says that Neel Ogilvie. head
Of the Canadian survey party. has ar
rived with news Of the tragic death of
James York. one Of the members OF the
surveying party at Sumdum.
York was on a pTecipice attempting TO
take a picture when he lost his footing
and plunged 200 feet The body has not
vet been recovered.
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KILLED az LIeHTNINe.

Virginia City. Mont, June 15.-Louis
Weidner, aged 60, a we'll known ranch
er and trapper, was instantly killed
with him team by lightning on Quak-
ing Asp creek, eight miles from here,
during d storm today. His 7-year-old
son, who was on the wagon when the
bolt descended, escaped injury. The
little fellow walked seven miles to
L.aurin before word Of Weidner's death
became known.
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ALMOST ASPHYXIATED.
Five Men Overcome as Result of Gas
Explosion in Smelter.

Helena. Mont, June 15.-Five men are
at 81. Peters hospital suffering from the
effects of a gas explosion at the East
Helena smelter this morning Two OF
them were in n serious condition when
brought to Helena but all the men were
reported this afternoon to have excel
lent chances for recovery PAUL Cenko-
WITCH and two companions were working
in the rooster building when the fumes
and gases overcame them. The rooster
had not been in commission recently and
the fIue was cold. the result being that
instead of the gases going out through
the flue they came cut in the front
George ". Keiser, foreman. and Fred
Newhouse. craneman. discovered the con-
dition of the men and went to their res
cue and they, too. were overcome.
Michael fO'Rourke, the East Helena
blacksmith. noticed the condition Of the
men and, with his helper, he went 10
their rescue and succeeded in getting the
five out, all unconscious They were
brought to Helena as quickly as possible
and taken to St. Peters hospital.
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NEWELL TO LOSE JOB.
--"----T b me HeraIdl

Washington. June 15.-If the plan
contemplated by Secretary Ballinger Of
making q change in the head of the
--eamati0n service is carried out, the
..l.e of director. now held by F. H.
'tH5L viii be offered to r. n. Thorn
s'- city engineer Of Seattle. 1t is un-
-eistoo5 -hat no change is contemplate
g prior 90 tile proposed inspection trip
.A.-n Secretary BaIInger viii make
,S summer when an government ir-
-----. ---L--Ls wiz be visited by him.
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6LAck HANp pIscussEp.

-,1'il Mieh.. June 15.-Black Hand out
$50 eH1 their elimination by means OF
. -.-.i Immigration laws which Will
~ ont members of the society. is one of
-lllar- before the thirtieth biennial
.'tHtun of the national council. Junior
'I ei American Mechanics. which
eI here today. There are 2i2 dele
80 Present, presenting nearly every
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PRODUCE o. &c 70 jail.

Joplin Mo- juno 15--Federai Judge
John T. Phillips here today in the case
of Attorney George R Clay. charged with
contempt in not turning over the court
funds derived from Robert 5. s Beat
wright. ordered Clay to produce the prop
erty OF 80 to jail.
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REauLAR DIVIDEND.

Pittsburg, June 1.-THE board of direc-
tors of the Westinghouse Airbrake com
pany declared the regular quarterly divi-
deDd of ~ per cent, payable to stock
holders Of record July 10.
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Have The Herald
Sent to Your Summer
Address q?

Subscribers need only to keep this
Office informed as to their where
abouts and the address will be
changed as often as desired. Send
notice to the Circulation Depart
ment. Telephones; Independent,
$50 and S66. Bell, Exchange 20.
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