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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-06-24
SYNOPSIS.

Frederick Hardy a fashionable Boston
society man, lost his wealth, was Tilted
by a girl and sent by friend to take
charge of an American Trading company
store in Russia. On his journey through
Japan he met Stapleton Neville sup
posedly an Englishman. They agreed 10
go together to Russia. Because OF susI
picious circumstances they were seEela,
times moested by the Japanese. Haruy
was arrested and found upon his person
were papers showing maps OF Jap torts
Hardy was proven guiltleSs. On uain
he met Aisome Sane, daughter OF Jap
pictures of forts, proving him TO De d
Russian spy. Hardy departed for rus "a
sla on a steamer, which was Wreckeu
shortly afterward. He was rescue9di ~
a Russian steamer. On reaching Vlaol,
vestok he was we'll treated He started
for Siberia, meeting Princess Romani9Vfn a.
on the train. Hardy boarded Vessei LOT 10?
Amur Hardy showed the princess ms
experiences as a rifle shot. The steamer
was stranded The princess ana ner
maid were attacked by Chinese. Haroy
Hardy for his heroism. Manchurianis
fired upon the craft Hardy slew their
chief Burning arrows were hurled upon
the Pushkin's decks. An attempt was
Chinese were repulsed. Romanoff sneered
at Hardy's solicitude for the princess.
Stanka, a messenger sent 1or nelP, was
nailed to a cross on the shore. 10 put an ~
end to the awful torture Hardy nlmSeil
nut Stanka out of his misery taking his
own life in his hands. Forest fires men
aced the vessel. Hardy volunteered TO
go for help. Refused permission ne
3nrned overheard and started to swim
With the princess' distress message. Ro-
manor was angry at Hardy for his brave
EFFORTS to rescue the princess. He wooed
her in his own. savage way he sald
anese girl Help came and the princess
was rescued Hardy journeyed on raft:
Arriving at his destination he took
charge of the trading companys pusi-
ness. Hardy received letter from a So
ciaI leader in Boston and another from
Aisome. Hardy took lessons in Russian
OF Jew. thus connecting himself IN a
wav with that race Hardy received a
letter from the princess, thanking him
FOR his bravery. Hardy's teacher was In
danger of death.
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CHAPTER xxV-continued.

A corpulent man with white side
whiskers sat in it. He wore an Amer
lean fall overcoat, Of the latest cut
and a derby hat.
whats the matter here, friends?"
he asked, standing up in the carriage.
He spoke perfect, fluent Russian.
There was no fear in his face, his
voice, or his attitude. A sudden hush
fell on the throng.
'Tf you please, Mr.. Emery" said the
tall Russian, who had acted as ring
leader, I'VE want the Jew who is be-
ing sheltered in the store. Another
Christian child has been sacrificed,
and we are Furnishing the Jews. We
want Mordecai, and If this man in
the window is a Jew, we want him,
too"
"He a Jew" laughed Emery. HE
is as good a Christian as any man
amngst you. Do you think that |
would have sent Jew here to take
charge of my store? Do you not know
me better than that?"
I'VE thought so because ne assocl-
ated with a Jew constantly, in prefer
ence to Christians" said the ring
leader.
How is that, Mr.. Hardyf" asked
Emery. what explanation have you
70 make to these good people?"
~I hired the Jew to teach me Rus
slan.r said Hardy. -He was the only
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'If You Find Jew Here, | Will Agree to Eat Him."

man in town who spoke English suf-
ficiently we'll"
"Ah, do you see? Do you seer
cried old Emery, unctuously, waving a
conciliatory arm in the air. HE made
use of the Jew that he might learn
the beautiful language of Holy Russia
and thus become able to converse
with you, his friends and neighbors,
my friends and neighbors. I see 1t
ALL" Here Mr.. Emery opened both
palms and extended them over the
crowd. "He, no doubt kept the Jew
constantly with him, that he might
learn the language as soon as pos
sible and thus get rid of him at the
earliest moment compatible with his
laudable purpose. You see what as
founding progress he has made.
could hardly believe my ears when
heard my friend speaking Russian so
well. Mr.. Hardy, is there Jew con-
cealed in the store?"
"Nyet," replied Hardy.
HE says No., and that convinces
lllC. NCNOl JOu bhdli SOlliO III
and see for yourselves, and if you find
a Jew here, l will agree to eat him,
without pepper or salt Mr.. Hardy,
come down and open the door,"
Hardy complied with the request,
and Emery jumping briskly from the
carriage, entered, calling out cheer
fully:
"Vladimar, Anatoli, Sergei, come in
and look about, and then you shall
take out barrel of vodka and all the
friends shall drink to my safe return
to Holy Russia"
The three men entered shamefaced-
ly, protesting that they would take
Mr.. Emerys word as to the Jew, but
he slapped them one by one heartily
on the back, shouting:
Come in, brothers, come I'M"
Twenty minutes later they went out
with a barrel of vodka, announcing:
Christians, there is no Jew here.
Let us drink to the health of Fred
erick Emery"
The mob dispersed.
wen! 6ACldluSu Olu EmSIy, do nS
slammed down the iron shutter, what
in the devil does all this mean?"
at means" explained Hardy, that
there has been a massacre Of Jews,
and that Mordecai, whom l employed
to teach me Russian, fed here for
shelter. Wang, here, my Korean er-
rand boy, and 1 disguised him as a
priest and sent him about his bust.
ness"
Good" exclaimed Emery, "good
Blamed cleverl" He sprang to his
feet and paced the store. He was an
excitable man. But got here just
in time. l came up on the ingoda.
Those blood-thirsty devils might have
set fire to the store and perhaps have
killed you. l think I'll stay here for
a month or so, and help you out. My
boy, have great news. Good news!
Glorious newsi" Here he jumped upon
the counter. and, sitting there. looked
triumphantly at Hardy. pulling fierce
ly meanwhile at his side whiskers.
What is it?" asked Hardy.
war. my boy; war between Russia
and Japanl"
And do you call that good news7"
yes. for merchants. for commerce.
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noticed with thrill of distinct pleas
ure, that no man, but an older woman,
accompanied her.
And the princess saw Hardy. AS he
arrested his steps at the edge or the
curb and gravely lifted his hat, she
bowed and, leaning forward, touched
the coachman and called to him. The
horses came to a sudden stop, rearing
upon their launches and plunging and
slipping in a wild tumble. Presently
they stopped and stood trembling. The
sledge drew up to the curb.
why, Mr.. Hardly" exclaimed the
princess in Russian, 81 had no idea
that you were in Moscow. How long
have you been here?"
"a little over two weeks"
"Over two weeks and have not been
to call on me! l do not consider that
kind. Nine. Prebioff, this is Mr..
Hardy, the American whom told you
about, who rescued me from the
Chinese brigands, and performed such
feats of valor on the Shilka. / do not
see why he ever rescued me at all, If
he does not think me worth calling
on"
"The princess has talked constantly
of you," said Nine. Prebioff; half the
young men in Moscow are waiting to
challenge you. Hearing of your won
derful skill, they have all taken to
practicing with the pistol. The pro-
prietors of the galleries are getting
rich. and one can scarcely sleep nights
on account of the constant popping"
The princess laughed merrily. you
are positively incorrigible, Anna" she
said. "But"-turning to Hardy-"tell
me why you have not been to see me?
What excuse have you to offer, sir?"
II should have called before left,
to pay my respects" said Hardy,
gravely. 81 have been very busy. l
am here on business, you know, for
the American Trading Company, buy
ing up stock for their posts on the
Amur. I-ah, had not expected to de-
vote much attention to society"
"Mr. Hardy is merchant, gden?"
inquired Nine. Prebioff, languidly.
How very interestingl"
The princess eyes flashed danger
ously, but she made no reply to Nine.
Prebioff
"But even If you are busy" she
said, 'you can spare a little time for
your friends. Will you not call on
me tomorrow evening? I shall be
quite alone, and we can talk over our
wonderful adventures together. Come
at eight"
The horses. stung by the cold. were
becoming unmanageable now and were
plunging and rearing.
Il shall be most happy" said Hardy.
eau revoir. then" said the prin-
cess, 81 shall expect you"
She spoke to the isvoschik, and the
sledge, with a sudden crash and a
rhythmical jingle of bells. few down
the street The American, with head
uncovered, stood looking after it.
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Can Afford More.

what makes you say that they are
people of Distinction"
Because" said the iceman. they're
the only people on my route who
aren't the four-chunks-a-week class"
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ALona Way After.

why, with all the modern re-
sources. can't they chek the terrible
odor Of gasoline in automobiles?"
Probably that Odor was an altar
thought"
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CHAPTER XVIII.


TaTuJ E"898I3 N'1ITINU'
How do I look. WangT Hardy
asked Of his Korean boy. who was
sitting in the room Of their suite At
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-29

don't mean it. and you mustn't think of spelling your
future IN any such way Your day will come # you are
only patient What is ten years? Why lifetime is
little enough il, in the end you've accomplished some
thing | know its hard and that you want moncy-so
do for that maer-but money isn't everything, by
good deal"
Tau-Shin crackled with pleasure. At last he had
found out what Helen wanted he agreed with Jack that
money all that mortal need wish for, and, to him.
nothing more easily obtainabc
The two talked long in this way, Jack insisting that
lie would strive for only thing in the future and,
as he rose TO so away, he pointed at Tan-Shin
Helen he said, your little god may be all right,
but hereafter my God is Money
She very unhappy Helen who confded her grict
TO I7n-Shin after Jack went away.
oh. my little god why can't you help nc " she said
10 him. But you lqvc-god suppose, even if YOU
ugly and a lovegod won't do. It's only money
he wants Just money and that will be his ruin
You're laughing at me ard and OF course you can't Under
stand. and YOU couldn't help, anyhow if you did and
I'm wrctchcd
Somewhat abruptly she went away, leaving him Won
de7ng and perplexed He certainly was love-god.
and he failed understand what possible she could
have for any such frivolous deity Still, his way was
quite PLAIN, there no question that money what
shc wanted So while Helen slept Gan-Shiu exercised
his chief attribute in her behalf and reoiced be
work again Incantations that had failed kept him
busy all night and he was so happy at his task that he
put little of his real feelings into the set grin of his
mask.
"Wby, you're smiling than ever Helen said to
him the next morning "l believe yourc bad little
god, after all. Arc you glad I'm so unhappy
No ono but Tan-Shn knows how much he had to do
with it, and he given TO complaining that the people
OF this new country have little faith in his powers. How
the fact remains that Helen received letter by the
first mail which changed her sorrow into Joy She read
If eagerly and there was new light in her eyes when
she finished
Poor Uncle Horace she said TO herself, aud then
sent off a note to lack BY messenger
What do you think. my Little god she conhded to
him aferward len thousand doars-ail nv very own
Who would have expected old Uncle Horace to remcm-
beF after all these years: And now Jack have
COPYRIGHT ,.os
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Later Tan-Shin found himself seated upon the smooth
surface OF marble m9nel lie cared little what had
happened to hm after his disappointment the auction
and knew only that he had been bundled up paper and
carried away.
The girl stood IN front of him. her eyes dancing with
delight she looked him
You're all mine nowl' she exclaimed
Tan-Shu observed her critically, and, after mo-
ments thought he said strange Chinese word, word
old that China Ii IS obsolete but 1t exactly
described her and meant charming. and beautiful and
good. and wholesome and many other appropriate ad
jectves
Thus it was that Tan-Shn secured final resting
place, and the days by he found that the girl
never ceased her attentions Surely hc thought she
worshippIng
True, i was not the form 10 which he was accus-
toned it not sufficiently dignihed. and this merry
disciple was hardly grave enough to fulfil all the re-
quirements OF eNacting ritual; but the whole 1t
seemed entirely genuine.
The shrine in which Tan-Shin was now installed was
a studio Just under the roof OF small house with a
little room communicating into which this new-found
patroness disappeared for the night a large easel
directly under skylght, the most conspicuous OBJ
ect within his OF vision, and he found that
Helen The remembered her name) worked il inccs
sanity lie was glad OF this because 1t kept her before
him all the time She talked TO him constantly, knowing
wen his discretion the matter of secrets and trusting
him implicitly.
Tan-Shu was, therefore. almost happy in his new
surroundings but there two conditions necessary
10 make hun perfectly content Silce that fatal day
when he had been tom from his shrine there had been
no incense offered to him, and the little wreats of
scented vapor were sweet 30 his nostTs His other
iVOoic Cdine through Helen She was constant III her
devotion. occasionally placed flowers in tall vase be-
side him and chatted continually to my little god "
as she called him. but yet She had never asked him to
exercise ls special gifts T her behalf For an active
god who mad been struggling with the adverse fortunes
o his worshPpers all his life this lack OF occupation was
Trying SO he racked his brains 10 discover What her
needs might he. IL through Jack that Shin re-
oeTcd the hint of what she wanted Jack was the
most constant visitor to the little studio and PLAYED
TT9nspeuous part in many Of the condolences between
Helen and the god. Usually the conversations between
the two were of interest him. for they used many
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He rose from his chair and began to pace up and
down the Don't think I'm not glad you have the
chance will give you to study glad that you won't
have worry ways and means any more; honestly
glad. but it changes our relations absolutely"
! don't know what you meani Jack she said with
a sob
You do know what 1 mean, he answered, his voice
softenins as he the tears in her eyes. What
have always meant Helen since VIC were kids; but
you don't want TO be cad so we'll say no more
about it
But Jack" Helen began
No. not word" he interrupted; some day, per-
haps but is impossible, and lots of things may
happen i'll the meantime
He sat down opposite her, controlling himself with
an effort Now, when will You sail? he asked.
She made no answer and he went on: should like
to have this studio when YOU go"
Nonscnse! he replied with a feeble attempt at
cheerfulncss "I9" have wanted to go abroad ever
you're going IN look up the sangs tomorrow morn
ing Also as said before I'D like 10 como here after
you are gonc-th9t IS, If you don't mind
"Of course, don't mind Jack. but
"Therc no buts little woman. You're going on
the finest trip you had in your life. and what's
more you deserve it all The little god and will keep
the place warm for you while you are away.
lie reached for his hat aud started for the door AZ
ayr glad. for your sake, Helen, but you the
came suddenly and has upset my plans bit You know
what I've been counting on for good many years He
stopped hesitangly. and then continued Well. can't
tell you about but il it had only come the other
way that 49, if had the money-only you mustn't think
I'm cnvous or not really glad-but it makes lot OF
difference
lack talked OH for few minutes. becoming more and
more nintelligble to TanShin who watched the entire
proceedings with wonder but Helen seemed TO under
stand although she cried softly to herself long after he
I,ate that night she came silently, all white in the
darkness with still in her eyes, very lonesome and
unhappy r...u. of IL. Nancy .b. wh;so.r.d 70 r,n-
Shin all because ] have it and he hasn't. And he
might have it if he wasn't silly and proud. Sul he
docs care for me- know that now, and its great
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what he wants and there won't be bother about
money and CAN
Helen stopped abruptly while pink flush stole into
her face and She leaned forward kiss anShn his
shiny forehead
She did no work that day and was gay and grave by
turns There uncertainty about it all that
nexplcable the silent god, but from her frequent
references to Jack it evident that he played large
part in her affairs, and the i'll which he would
receive the of this suddenly acquired wealth
evidently OF vital importance.
He carly IN the afternoon and Helen flushed
when she heard his step the stairs.
Jack she began anxously such good news. l
sent to you because there IS else TO tell
Sold picture2" he asked with evident interest
"Ohl better than that, lots better than that; but you
couldn't ever guess Uncle Horace, Mamas brother,
you know died and left me ten thousand dollars
She looked eagerly at him. Jack Strengthened up in
his chair. and his face became set
I'm very glad" he said quite formally. :" suppose
you will now go abroad at once
Helen caught her breath | thought you would be
glad she said with manifest disappointment
' j am glad, he answered without enthusiasm
But, Jack you don't understand" she began plain
lively We've known each other always and shared
things since children and"
Don't go on' he broke in "You must that
this different Tubes of paint and brushes and little
things like that don't count, but couldn't touch your
money
don't see why not she answered her voice break
ing isn't any different 10 what it always was.
Everything is different" he replied almost roughly,
as different as day and night"
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BY H1den Arthur Knipe

words such as technique" and composition, which
lie did not understand. But one day the following sem
But Jack, money isn't everything" Helen was
saying.
Its everything to me from now on" Jack replied
almost passionatey "Tvc been working ten years
thinking of nothing but my art and what Is the result
You doing the thing now where arc We?
We're poor desperately poor because won't paint the
tried to do something of real value. Well, I'm done
tell you the only thing worth having is money and I'm
tired of making sacrifices for the sake of visionary idea
that VIC call art"
Jack" pleaded Helen, don't talk like that. You
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asking a boon through the hgh-pricst and he re-
solved that the granting OF her wishes should be his
initial manifestation.
Then man made request. but TO Tan-Shms sur
prise the girl Immediately followed with another prayer
This repeated several times bat he noticed that the
girl had been the last TO speak and tha she looked up
him anxously
Again there was silence. Even the monotonous chant
ing had stopped Suddenly there sharp sound OF
pencil being struck the high priest uttered word
Sold!" and, to the chagrn of Tan-Shin, he was
whiskcd off the altar AS he being carried away. he
heard the dronng OF the high priest begin again Lot
number .377 IN your catalogues ladies and gentle
r1en-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-23
Personal Mention

J. True Gray, a theatrical man of San
Diego. is in the city on business
Hans Meun and wife of Germany, now tour
ing America. registered at the Alexandria
yesterday
w. ]. Fair president of the Yuma cham
ber of commerce. registered at the Hollen-
beck yesterday.
f. L. Shields. retired merchant of st.
Francis, Kas.. arrived in Los Angeles yester-
day. He is at the Holenbeck
]. Guilarlno Dominguez, a prominent busi-
ness man of Guadalajara, Mexico, is among
the guests OF the Hayward hotel.
J. F. Kennedy and Miss Nellie Harris OF
Fullerton were married in the parlors of the
HAYWARD hotel yesterday morning
Among yesterdays arrivals at the Angelus
were: Mr.. and Mrs. o. d. Collins, Needles;
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Deverell, Cincinnati,
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Baumgartner, San
Francisco.
T. V. King Honolulu commodore of tho
Honolulu Yacht club, registered at the An
gelus yesterday. He brought over the boat
which is to be entered in the race to Homo
lulu in July. The trip took twenty-five days.
George Rubenstein, a baritone singer Of
national reputation, and his manager, f. @.
Carpenter are in Los Angeles as one Of the
points on a western pleasure trip. In
cidentally, the two will drop off at Reno,
New, on the way home.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-23
TELEGRAPH CHIEFS TALK
R. R. SAFETY EQUIPMEN T
Convention Addressed by De For
est on Train Wireless

Yesterday mornings session of the
convention of the Association of Rail
way Telegraph Superintendents at the
Alexandria hotel was devoted to the
discussion of high tension wires and
Standardization of railway safety
equipment A committee appointed to
investigate the question made it's re-
port.
Lee de Forest addressed the teleg-
raphers on the subject Wireless
Transmission of Intelligence" He
touched on the possibilities of port
able wireless outfits. Some of the
large railroads are considering the in
stallation of wireless equipment for
passenger trains and signal service.
Yesterday afternoon the members of
the association, accompanied by their
families, visited the Cawston ostrich
farm at Pasadena and took in the trip
up the Mount Lowe incline. The party
remained on the mountain until late
in the evening, making the return trip
by moonlight. Dinner was had at the
Alpine tavern, and on the way home
they visited the Lowe observatory.
Today the wire chiefs will make the
trip around the Kite Shaped track, and
this evening an important session will
be held at the Alexandria, at which
time the Los Angeles branch of the
American Institute of Electrical En-
gineers will unite with the superin-
tendents in q discussion of wire cross
ing specifications.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-23
Especial correspondence)

BAKERSFIELD, June 22-The COM
mittee in charge of the big vaudeville
show, planned to celebrate and fur
ther the candidacy of Mrs. Clara Jack
son in the Los Angeles Herald's $25,-
900 Voting Contest, announces the bill
for the two evenings, June 25 and 26.
1t includes such famous acts as Matt
kemper in impersonations, Matilita, in
her whirlwind Spanish and French
dances, Kingsbury and Garnett in
Twists and Turns" ]. D. Carroll, the
English singing comedian. the Bolerio
Trio, in their hit, In Musical Studio,
Addie Davis, the dainty soubrette, and
others equally as promising.
The idea of giving big entertain
ment for the reason set forth has Gre
ated no end of enthusiasm in this city,
and a packed house on both evenings
is a certainty. No more enthusiastic
boosters for the show can be found
than w. S. Renfro, worthy president,
and r. C. Galloway, secretary, of the
Bakersfield aerie No. SO, F. o. E. The
order of Eagles is one Of the strongest
fraternal organizations in the city and
the entertainment is being given the
heartiest support by this and other
lodges. Members of st. Francis are
also taking an active interest in Mrs
Jackson's campaign.
This city has been thoroughly pa
pered" and advertising and publicity
have been under the personal direc-
ton of w. H Jackson himself, and
the thoroughness with which the show
is being advertised makes its success
a certainty. Everybody in this COM