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turned her nose homeward to carry
her report to Washington.
This news was cabled to London,
where it's dissemination gave another
impetus to speculation, and before it
had subsidized the worlds cables re-
sumed operations.
An operator in a transatlantic
cable Office. who for weeks had sat
before his silent keys, saw a livid
signal fash. and sprang excitedly to
respond. Across the depths of the
ocean came the words:
"All embargos are removed. The
United States of America gives greet
ing, and reiterates the message which
was the first to be transmitted, Peace
on earth. Good will to men,"
Events were now moving with such
prodigious rapidity that wherever
wires of communication ran men left
their occupations and waited for
whatever other remarkable informa-
ton might be forthcoming. For once
the nations seemed in such close
touch that they reached out to each
ether to tell their own part In the
unfolding of the great mystery. The
whole civilized world knew speedily
that the kaiser had been carried away
by accident, that his health had been
improved, and that he bore nothing
but good will toward his captors.
London transmitted the complete
story Of the taking Of the British feet.
elucidated the Dreadnought's singular
return, and also made known that the
King and his associates had visited
aud been detained in Washington by
their own volition.
In the United States the night had
passed with most exceptional activ-
lily. The sight of the Roberts leaving
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New York had been heralded from
coast to coast, and the administration,
besieged for information, yielded to
the popular demand and gave out the
history of the war, including the &C
count of the invention and the crea.
ton of the plant on the Florida key
The little inventor and his daughter
were thrown into the limelight, and
exaggerated accounts of their mar
velous work were spread over pages
of extras wherever newspapers were
printed. The public insistently clam
ored for news, more news, throughout
the hours, and seemed never satiated
All eyes were turned to the presi
dent, who finally, in desperation, de-
clined to make any further state
ments. and announced that details
would have to come in later sequence,
when time could be given to their die
tation.
From the great republic the cloak
of mystery and inaction was thrown
aside and the cordons to the north and
the south were being dissipated as if
by magic. That menacing line of blue
along the Canadian border was
crumbling with greater rapidity than
it had been formed. Here and there
through the air swept so radioplanes
carrying improvised passenger ac-
commodations, the sun showing them
as flashing birds of blue carrying the
hosts of the guard back to their arm
cries, whence they might return to
their homes and occupations of peace.
In every city throughout the land as
tonished and exultant inhabitants
watched these friendly monsters
which had made the nation the most
redoubtable in all the world. The
guns of the border were now standing
unguarded, the bivouacs obliterated,
and the paths of the sentries aban-
doned to the effacement of natures
kindly growth.
Seattle was at last liberated, and
proceeded to astonish the world with
accounts of the Imprisonment of the
Japanese fleet which had rested in
the waters of Lake Washington for SO
many days. Photographs of it were
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sent broadcast, together with inter.
views gained from the commanders
of the hapless expedition, and by spe.
cial permission Admiral Kamigawa
was allowed to cable to his govern
ment the first full report of his disas-
ter which went through uncensored
and unchecked. The fact was made
patent to Japan that her men were
prisoners on parole. her ships trapped
in helpless position, and their fate
resting entirely ON the mercy of the
government.
AS il to add to the proof of helpless
ness, Toxic learned of the detention of
the British ships. and knew that any
or all alliances could not be depended
upon In the presence of such might
as the Americans could bring to bear.
Another day dawned in Washington,
bringing with it the unconditional
capitulation of Japan. She appealed
for peace with dignity. and left the
suggestion of terms to the nation with
whom none might dispute. trusting to
her magnanimity. Congress had
been called into being again. and, i'm
bued with the spirit which had actu-
ated the president through all his
siege OF stress and trial, followed his
wishes. The lone man in the White
House doomed as something more than
mortal. and was at last being appre-
ciated.
Japan was told that the United
States demanded neither indemnities
nor retention of the conquered feet.
For the benefit of the public the hitter
would be conveyed to New York bay,
where 1t would be liberated and re-
stored to its crews. The only condi-
ton was that on its return to Pacific
waters 1t must withdraw all men 1t
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The Captains Repartee.

The captain of transatlantic liner.
having become irritable as result Of
some minor troubles In the ships
management and the unusually large
number of ridiculous inquiries made
BY tourists, was heading for the
bridge" when dapper young man
halted him to inquire the cause of the
commotion on the starboard side Of
the ship. Being on the port side. the
captain politely replied. with some
sarcasm, he was not certain. but
thought 1t possible that cat fish had
Just had kittens.-What-to-Eat
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Beyond Expression

G.. w. Farlowe, East Florence. Ala,
writes: For nearly seven years
was afflicted with form of skin dis
ease which caused an almost unbear-
able itching. l could neither work
rest nor sleep in peace. Nothing gave
me permanent relief until / tried
Hunts Cure. One application re-
lieved me; one box cured me. and
though year has passed. I have
stayed cured. l am grateful beyond
expression"
Hunts Cure Is a guaranteed remedy
for itching diseases of the skin.
Price SOC.
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Quite True.

Marian, a little three-year-old, is
very stubborn. One day, when she
was fretful, her mother. wishing to
engage her mind. attracted her atten-
ton to COW in vacant lot and asked
what 1t was.
Marian replied. "hoss" (horse) and
stubbornly refused to give in. Her
mother. wishing to get correct. an
swer without scolding, asked: What
eats grass besides a horse?" More
hoss." was the quick response.-De-
lineator.
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SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets,'' story of what
might have happened" opens in Wash
ington with the United States and Japan
near war. Guy Hitler, secretary of the
British embassy, and Miss Norma Rob-
-erts, chief aide of Inventor Roberts. are
introduced as lovers. Japan declares war
starts for England. Norma Roberts
leaves Washington for the Florida coast.
Hawaii Is captured by the Japs All ports
are closed Tokyo learns OF missing jap
disappears The kaiser is missing. King
Edward OF England is confronted by Adj
miral Bevins of the United States. The
Dreadnaught, biggest of England's war
ships, is discovered at an impossible
point In the Thames. The story now goes
= back to a time many months before the
hibits metal production. This over
comes friction when electrified and Is to
De applied to vessels. Roberts evolves
great flying machine. The cabinet plans
a radioplane war against Japanese. The
start Is made for the scene OF conflict.
After maneuvering the airships descend.
and by use of strong magnets lift the
Warships. one by one, from the sea. The
vessels are deposited In the United States.
The British fleet accepts American hos
g,,ta,iisy and and Is conveyed to the United
his first visit to Amerfca-thus account
ing for his disappearance. King Edward
is brought to America on a radioplane
for conference with the president They
agree to work for world peace Announce
sment OF the secret of the radioplane is
made In Central park. New York. to the
men. He departs in an airship for Lon
don. Half way across the Atlantic the
radioplane bearing the kaiser is met
CHAPTER xxII.-continued
He had worked with his hands,
shared the annoyances of his compan-
ions, and known the joys of indepen-
-dence and self-support. He had dis
covered the trappings of courts to be
shallow emblems and tawdry when
-contrasted with the true coats of prim-
tive nature. He had learned that men
when stripped of outward rank and
position were very similar, and could
demand only such respect from their
fellows as they were entitled to by
merit. Honest companionship which
sought no other return was a price
less treasure. And now with this new
view of life, stronger in health and un-
jaundiced In mind, he was glad to ally
himself and his empire in movement
which promised advancement without
conquest and gain without aggression.
= hC vi uiiio VI wal SOuIutu very hui
low, and their unmusical beatings
were dying away in the distance, going
to inglorious silence and disuse. 1t
was better so,
In response to an order from Bevins,
a servant with noiseless feet and def
hands brought refreshments to them.
The king rose, and the others immedi-
.ately stood.
Before we part company and re-
sumo our way to our homes" he said,
II shall ask you to drink my toast"
He stood erect, lifted his glass high in
the air until the lights above caught
the quivering opalescent liquid in their
rays, and then, in voice of extreme
reverence said:
Gentlemen, to the ruler of that
greatest of all Kingdoms. Peace, his
excellency the president of the United
States"
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The Young Dream.

tsS sSeh8 OtSaHs-
The light was soft in the conserva-
tory.
But" said the young girl, nervously
plucking to pieces a mauve orchid.
but there are microbes in kisses"
The FLASHING Of the fountain min
gled with the low. deep voice of the
youth.
My microbes" he murmured, pas
sionately. ARE so lonely!"
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Household Hint.

do you know how to use a chafng
dish?"
YES" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker.
Il have some novel ideas on the sub
1ect."
what are they?"
THE best way l know of to use a
chatting dish is to punch hole in
the bottom of it. paint it green and
plant flowers in Washington
Star.
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A Plea for Bachelor.

There are few people In the COM
munity more generous, according to
their means. more unselfish. and more
self-denying than the much-maliened
bachelor class. Why, then. should Il
b taxed? II a tax is required. let Il
be levied on the pampered. petted.
over-indulged. usually ungrateful mar.
ried man.-London Daily Graphic.
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HER ONLY
CHANCE
Vast Cured byLy diaE. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Adrian, Ga. -"I suffered untold
misery from female weakness and
disease. and could not stand moro
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TENDER, BUT NOT LOVING.

Waiter Ito customer, who had COM
planned that his steak is not tender
enough Not tender enough! Dyou
expect it to kiss you!
Evening star., 1909-05-26
FOREIGN MISSIONS TAKEN up
REPORTS HEARD AT PRESBY-
TERRAIN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Chicago and Atlantic City Leading
Candidates for the Place Of
Meeting Next Year.

DENVER, May GA consideration OF
foreign missions and the selection of next
years meeting place were the principal
matters before the general assembly of
the Presbyterian Church today.
At the morning session the report Of
the committee on foreign missions was
taken up. Inasmuch as this work has
been closely allied with the home mis-
sion work in relation to the immigration
department, il was expected heated de-
bates would follow and that greatly
increased appropriation would be asked
for. The report of the standing commit
tee on publication and Sunday school
work also was taken up.
1t was expected the matter OF de-
Gliding upon a place of meeting for
ernoon. Thus far Chicago and At
lantic City have been prominently
mentioned. Chicago now seems to have
the favor of most of the delegates.
In the evening there will be a pop
ular meeting in the interest of foreign
missions Opinions were divided to-
day as to time for a sine die adjourn
ment Many believe the assembly VIII
run over into next week.
KNOXVILLE Tenn, May 26.-The
fifty-first annual general assembly Of the
United Presbyterian Church will convene
in this city tonight. The sessions will be
held in the auditorium of the Knoxville
College, colored an educational institution
heavily endowed by the United Presby-
Xenia Ohio. is the moderator of the as
sembly. This is the first meeting of the
general assembly of this church to be
held in the south.
Evening star., 1909-05-26
GETS PACKAGE OF ICE BY MAIL.
Unique Consignment Sent From
Reno to Hawthorne. New.

RENO. New, May 25.-Uncle Sans
ability to handle almost anything as mail
matter was demonstrated yesterday when
fifteen pounds Of ice, carefully wrapped
In rubber covering. was delivered to DIR.
A. NJ. Miller of Hawthorne New, the
package being consigned to him by the
Reno Ice Company.
1t was very suitry in Hawthorne Sun
day and DR.. Miller, who is a millionaire,
longed for a cooling drink. He tele-
graphed the local ice company for fifteen
pounds Of ice by mail. 1t was forwarded
as requested, bearing many stamps.
Eleven pounds were lost in transit
Evening star., 1909-05-26
SPEEDING AUToIsT CONVICTED.
Motion in Arrest Of Judgment Sequel
to Long-Drawn-Out Case.

Charles Williams, a colored chauffeur
employed by local business men, was
convicted in the Police Court this morning
of speeding May 13 last, which ended in
the machine landing on the curbing and
badly damaging it. Sentence was not i'm
posed. however. pending a motion in ar
rest of judgment by counsel for the de-
fense.
The case was long -drawn-out one and
was one of three charges resulting from
the injury to the automobile. One of
these was dismissed and another was
nOlle pressed.
AT the conclusion of the trial Assistant
Corporation Counsel James L. Pugh asked
that one of the witnesses for the defense
be held for perjury because of question
able evidence. The matter, under advice
of the court, will be called to the attention
of the United States prosecuting attorney,
who will make an investigation.
Evening star., 1909-05-26
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP STEAMER
Poor Job Of Wiring Saves Lake YES
sci From Destruction.

DETROIT. Mich. May 28.-President
William Livingstone of the Lake Carriers
Association received word at noon today
from Buffalo that an attempt was made
there this morning to blow up the steamer
F. T. Heffelfinger. Four sticks Of dyna-
mite with a partly burned fuse attached
10 them were found by a member of the
steamers crew in the discharge pipe OF
The ballast pump.
only the fact that the wiring of the
fuse was defective" said President Liv-
tngstone saved the Heffelfinger from be-
ing destroyed. Fortunately the would
De dynamiters did a poor job of wiring
the fuse. Consequently the fuse only
burned part of the way"
The F. T. Heffelfinger is a modern steel
freighter. 430 feet long, and is owned by
the Peavey Steamship Company of eDu-
Iuth.
Evening star., 1909-05-26
DEATH OF COL. HENRY A. COLE
LEADER OF FAMOUS COLES
RANGERS IN CIVIL WAR.
Dies After Protracted sIllness in His
Home at Baltimore-Brilliant
Cavalry Career.

Especial Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md, May 26.-Coi. Henry
A. Cole, leader Of the famous Cole S
Rangers in the civil war. died at his
home, Mosher and Monroe streets, early
this morning after protracted Illness.
The funeral will take place from his
home Friday. After services the body
will be taken to Frederick, where inter-
ment will be in the family lot in the
cemetery there.
Col. Henry A. Cole. whose brilliant ca
reer in the United States Army during
the civil war gave to that gallant body of
Maryland horsemen the name of Coles
Cavalry" by which it is better known
in poetry, prose and history, was seventy
five years of age. having been born al
Frederick city. Md, July 25, 1884. He
was the son OF George A. and Ann F..
Cole.
At the outbreak of the civil war, with
Col. Vernon and others. he called upon
the young men Of the borderland along
the Potomac to organize cavalry COM
mands. The response was prompt and
young men from the western counties of
MARYLAND and from the border counties
of Virginia and Pennsylvania gathered at
Frederick and Immediately organized and
asked the Secretary Of War to recognize
them ana give lneIn
ton at once to enable them to protect the
loyal people of western Maryland.
Horse Killed Under Him.
In an engagement near Winchester. Va.
in the spring of 1862. Capt. Coles horse
was killed under him in a brilliant charge
in which a number of his men were killed.
At the close of the war Col. Cole re-
turned to Frederick where he was es-
nc I1Sy 10 hic
Confederate foes from Frederick, return
ing home. His magnanimous conduct was
never forgotten by them and COL. Brad
ley I. Johnson. without solicitation, ask
ed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Thompson, under Cleveland. to prevent
politicians from removing Col Cole from
the United States internal revenue serv-
ice.
Col Cole was well known in Grand
Army societies and was a member OF
Baltimore COmmandery, Loyal Legion
Union Veteran Association and Custer
Post. G. A. r.
Evening star., 1909-05-26

mothers and orphaned children in Sicily
and Calabria.
The photographs are accompanied oy an
Official communication stating that the
rule of the sovereigns limiting the dls-
tribution of their photographs to personal
friends and acquaintances was suspended
in this instance as special mark OF ia
vor and gratitude.
Evening star., 1909-05-26
MAY BE ST. MARY FUGITIVE.
Young Man Seen Near Warrenton,
Va, Answers Description Of Forrest.

WARRENTON. Va, May 26.-A young
man answering the description Of Joseph
Forrest. wanted in st. Mary county. Md.
for the murder of his father and mother,
has been seen about five miles south OF
here. He asked for food and seemed al
most exhausted by long tramp.
He waited only long enough to eat some
lunch and then took a trail through the
woods toward Meets, Va, three miles
from here. Forrest has relatives in this
place. 9
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Negro-American Political League

COLUMBUS. Ohio, May 26.-Prominent
colored men from many parts of the
United States are In Columbus to attend
the second annual meeting Of the Ma
.ional Negro American Political League,
which began at the Dunbar Theater to-
day. Former Senator Foraker, who was
IN the program Thursday for an address,
will probably not be able to be present.
Evening star., 1909-05-26

John H. Myer Of Fredericksburg. Va.
announces the approaching marriage of
his granddaughter. Miss Mary Elizabeth
Jeter Benson and Miss Lizzie JONES'
both of Weems, Va, were married at
the home of the brides parent
Evening star., 1909-05-26
JuDSON TO SUPPORT ASHFORD
WILL NOMINATE INSPECTOR TC
BE MUNICIPAL ARCHITECT.
One of the Commissioners Believed
to Be Opposed to Appointment.
Van Nerta Acceptable.

Snowden Ashford, inspector Of build
ings. will be nominated to the board OF
District Commissioners tomorrow morn
ing by Engineer Commissioner Judson
for appointment as municipal. architect
and Maj. Judson will vote for him wheI
the ballots are cast. The Engineer Com
missioner made this official announce
ment this morning.
Should the other two Commissioners
vote against Mr. Ashford. Maj. Jud
son will then nominate George o. Var
Nerta Of the supervising architects of.
flee in the Treasury Department. It is
generally conceded that Mr.. Van Nerta
will be acceptable to at least a ma
jority of the board Of Commissioners.
Judson Follows Recommendation.
In taking this course, Engineer Com
missioner Judson explained today, he
will follow the recommendations Of the
advisory committee which he appointed
to make nominations to him for the
new position. That committee gave q
majority Endorsement to Mr.. Ashford
as first choice, and a unanimous in
dorsement of Mr.. Van Nerta as second
choice. The Engineer Commissioner
yesterday afternoon notified the mem
bers Of the commission that he would
follow their recommendations in pre-.
senting the matter to his colleagues, not
only in his nominations, but by his vote
Whether Mr.. Ashford will receive the
support of one Of the other Commission
ers for promotion to the position Of mu-
nicipal architect is problematical.
TIL eannounced intention of the Engineer
Commissioner to vote for Mr.. Ashford,
whom he will first place In nomination,
indicates that the vote of only one of the
other Commissioners is necessary for his
selection. Although neither of the other
two members of the District board has
Indicated how he will vote. it is generally
understood that one Of them is opposed to
this promotion for Mr.. Ashford. This
will leave the balance Of power in the
hands of the third Commissioner.
Should Ashford Fail Of Election.
If the vote on Mr.. Ashford should be
against him, it is understood, he will be
dropped from consideration and Engineer
Commissioner Judson will nominate Mr.
Van Nerta. The vote is expected to be
favorable to the Treasury department
emplOye.
While Mr.. Ashford's name is under con-
sideration by the three Commissioners. II
is expected that the paragraph in the re-
port of the advisory committee, regard
ing the reasons for two nominations, will
be taken up. That paragraph declares
that 1t became evident to the committee
from matters brought to it's attention that
the Commissioners might deem 1t mad.
visable to appoint Mr.. Ashford and there
fore the committee desired to name to the
District heads another man whom its
members indorsed.
Engineer Commissioner Judson this
morning held a conference with Mr.. Van
Nerta. Maj. Judson declared that should
Mr.. Ashford fail Of selection by the Com
missioners he desires to name Mr. Van
Nerta, in accordance with the recommen-
dation Of the advisory committee. and
4 sIx~ -
never seen. Therefore the conference this
morning was arranged.
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Gallician Peasants Make Trouble.
MADRID. May 26.-An uprising of the
peasants similar to that which occurred
few years ago in Andalusia is now
threatened in Gallicia, where the country
people are reported to be burning the
crops and the forests.
Evening star., 1909-05-26
Muddy Roads for Weston.

BYERS. Col. May 26.-Edward Payson
Weston, walking from New York to San
Francisco, left Byers today. but as the
roads are very muddy 1t is doubtful If he
succeeds in reaching Denver, forty-three
miles west, tonight.
Evening star., 1909-05-26

Solomon j. Saunders, a well-to-do
farmer. died at his home near Exit, Va,
aged ffty-one years. A widow and SON
survive him.
Evening star., 1909-05-26
Chicago Woman Artist Honored.

PARIS. May 26-Martha Baker, an
artist of Chicago, has received honorable
mention at the hands OF the Salon jury.
Evening star., 1909-05-26
NEW YORKER IS HONoRED.
DR.. Klopsch Gets Autograph Photo
graphs of italian Soverei1ns.

The italian ambassador, Baron Mayor
des Planches. has received from King
Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena two
large autograph photographs of the king
and queen for DR.. Louis Klopsch of New
York in recognition of the services he
rendered during the recent earthquake
disaster. through the Christian Herald, to-
ward supporting the work which the
Queen inaugurated among the widowed
Evening star., 1909-05-26

Storm Disaster on Bilbao Coast.
BILBAO, Spain. May 28.-A violent
tempest has been raging on the Bilbao
coast. Over sixty vessels of the fishing
fleet have foundered. and ii is estimated
not less than one hundred fishermen have
been drowned
Evening star., 1909-05-26
WYNNE RESIGNS.
Consul GriMths to Become Consul
General at London

Consul General Robert ]. Wynne. at
london. has resigned and Consul John L.
Griffiths. at Liverpool. will be nominated
10 succeed him.
Evening star., 1909-05-26

.hree-year-old continued to show i'm
,rovement until he became favorite
n this classic event.