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Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1910-04-10
CHAPTER xI.


TN HE second day after his incar
ce-ation began King was giveT
food and drink II was higf
time. for he was almost fam
ished. Thereafter twice a day be was
led into the larger room and given a
surprisingly hearty meal.
Peter Buus had just voiced the
pleasure OF the majority by urging the
necessity for physical torture 10 wiring
the governments secrets from the pris-
oner. King. half furnished. half crazed
By thirst. had been listening TO the
Z fierce argument through the thin door
that separated the rooms. He heard
the sudden. eager movement toward
the door Of his cell and squared him
self against the opposite wall. ready to
fight 20 the death. Then there came n
voice that be recognized.
\ woman was addressing the CON
spirators in tones Of deadly earnest
ness. His heart gave a bound. 1t was
the first time since his Incarceration
that he had heard the voice of Olga
Piatanova. she who still must be his
friend.
NO, You shall not torture him. I
have said he is no spy. / still say itr'
she was exclaiming.
God. girl. we cannot turn him loose
now. He must die" This was from
Spantz.
I'VE cannot release him. grant
you she said. and Truxton's heart
sank. Not now. but afterward. YES.
When It is all over he can do no harm.
But hear me now. all Of you. II be is
harmed in any way shall not perform
my part Of the work on the 26th. This
Is fnalr
you cannot withdraw exclaimed
Peter Brutus. you are pledged. You
are sworn. II Is ordained"
4. Olga Platanova. say this to you.
II Is not plea. not a petition: It is an
uldmatum. Spare MIN or the glorious
cause anst suffer by my detection
'Sh. Not so loud. girl, He can hear
every word you say.'
Let him hear. Let him know that
J, Olga Platanova, am 20 hurI the thing
that is 70 destroy the life of Prince
EoDin- am not afraid TO have him
know today what the world win know
next week. Then the world viii say
that Olga Platanova was not beast
bet deiiverer. a creator! Let him
hearr'
The listeners blood was running
cold The life Of Prince Robin, An
assassination The thing that win
cestroy!" A bomb.
For half an hour they argued with
her. seeking to turn her from the stand |
she had taken Then they came to /
terms with her. Truxton King owed /
his life to this strange girl. who knew
him not at all. but who believed in him.
Truxton was brought into the room
few minutes later He was white
with emotion as he faced the commit
tee Of ten. Before a word could be
addressed to him he blurted out:
You towards, Weak as I am.
would have fought for you. Miss PIa-
fanova, II l could have got through
hat door. Thank you for what you
have done to convince these dogs!
Only don't do this awful thing. Think
" that dear little boyv'
Olga Platanova cried out and corered
her eyes with her hands She was
ed from the room by william spantz.
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end OF this sieSening conspiracy. LO-
raine. she. too, was doomed. He
groaned aloud ia his misery and awe.
There was a telegraph instrument
in the outer room. he could hear Il
ticking OF its messages dag and night
and could hear tine discussion of re-
ports as they came IN or went out. Il
soon became clear 70 him that the wire
connected the room with Nlarlanx's
Headquarters rear Baiak. IN Axphain.
= branch Instrument being stationed IN
the cave above the witch's hut.
On his third night he heard the com
mittee discussing the conditions at the
castle
THE count is more afraid of this
, man Tullis than Of all the rest" aver
red Peter Brutus. HE has reasons to
hate and fear the Americans. That is
why he desires the death OF our pris-
oner. He has said time and again
over the wire that King viii in some
way escape and play the deuce with
our plans. 1t does not seem possible.
however. We have him absolutely Sc
cure"
This is the 22d; Saturday is the
26th. Nothing could be done to stop
US ia four days" said one OF the wo-
men.
Count MaTlanx viii De ready on the
2Gth. He has said so. \ new strike
win be declared on TIE railroad on the
18th, and the strikers viii be in the city
with their grievances. Saturdays cele-
bration VIII bring men from the noun
tains and the mines TO town. A single
blow, and we have won" So spoke
Brutus.
I'VE must motive cannot fail,'' graf
ed William spautz. and he cry was re-
iterated by half dozen voices.
The next morning. after a slcepless
night. Truxton King made his first de-
termined attempt to escape
He knew that two armed men stood
guard in the outer room day and night.
The door TO the stairway leading into
the armOrer's shop was OF iron and
heavily barred; the door opening into
the sewer was even more securely
bolted. Besides. there vas a great
stone door at the foot Of the passage.
The keys TO these two doors were
never our OF the possession OF William
SDantz One of his guards held the
key to the stairway door, His only
chance lay in his ability to suddenly
oyerpower two men and make of by
way Of the armorer's shop.
When his little door was opened on
the morning Of the 23d Truxton Kings
long, powerful figure shot through as
II sped by estapJl;- The man with |
the candle and the knife went down |
Ike beef, fioored by a blow on the /
jaw.
The American, his eyes blazing with
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a. j. L u J.. z =
BOLD IoUNG from the tense
f4iA'D- muscled cap tive
and directed his final Instructions to
the guards. with q curt nod to the
men. hc strobe oct through the mouth
Of the cave and was gone. Dusk had
settled down upon mountain and val
ley Ono II the men cut the rope that
bound Truxton's feet.
Get up," said the Newport man.
We've got TO be movin'."
Still gagged and somewhat dizzy.
King was hurried of into the narrow
mountain path. closely surrounded By
the I've men.
The silent, cautious march down the
valley. through the gap and along the
ridge carried them Tar into the night.
This much he knew-tbey were In
the hills directly above the northern
gates The vague. black shadow Of a
iightless house doomed up before them.
In a twinkling he was hustled across
the road and into door. then down
flight Of stairs. through pitchy dark
ness, guided by two Of the men.
whispered word Of advice now and
then from the Yankee saving him from
perilors stumbles. He was jerked I'd
sharply with a command to stand still.
light flashed suddenly in his face.
binding him for a moment
Soon be saw that they were In q
broad, bare cellar; three men in heavy
black boards were ia earnest converse
ton with several Of his captors; all
were gesticulating fercely.
His Newport companion enlightened
him between puffs Of the pipe he was
struggling with. Here's where we
say goodby. young fellow. We turn
you over to these gents. whoever they
are. You 90 into the village gay with
these 'swabs' by the sewer line. I
guess" Truxton pricked Up his ears.
The old man has had hoie chopped
in the sewer here, they tell me. and it's
a snap to get into the city. Not very
clean or neat. but it gets you there.
Well. SO long, They're ready. see.
They don't monkey long when they've
got thing 10 do"
In another moment his guardianship
was transferred; he was being hurried
across the cellar toward an open door
way Down few stone steps be was
led by the bearded crew, and then 7
pushed through q hole in what ap-
peared TO be heavy brick wall He !
realized at once where he was. TIE
gurgie Of raining water came up to
him. II was the great sewer that ran
from the hills through the heart OF the
city. flushed continuously by diverted
mountain stream that swept down
from above.
He did not know how long they
raversed the chill sewer. In time,
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4 81. s.fiAiug figure outlined
against the sky.
The wEtcher turned slowly to take y
the altered conditions behind him.
King saw that be was old. gray haired
and cadaveToas. This. then. was the
odd man." aud be was not William
Spantz.
your name Is King. / believe" came
from the thin lips OF the old man.
Yes. May / inquire
NO: you may not inquire. Put a
gag IN bis mouth. | don't care to hear
anything from him. Gag him and cut
the rope from his feet He may walk
from now on
Three men sprang 70 DO his bidding.
King FELT "a that instant that he was
lcoking for the first time upon the fea-
lures az the Iron Count. Marlanx the
dishopored. lie lay there helpless.
specifies for many minutes. glaneiag
at THIS cruel tyrant. 1t was enough
tina. Marlanx suspected him Of being
IN the way. To be suspected was TO
be condemned.
Marlanx WAS speaking. Truxton
looked up. as az an executioner The
lrca Count sat upon a bowlder near bis
feet.
I'VE haze net before. Perhaps you
remember meeting my eye In Dame
BRDha's cabin-twice. l think. You
remember. l see. Ha. Ia, You were
very slow not 10 have caught such an
cid man dare say you are wonder
fnarT I -
that have YOU. Well, am not the
man TO mince words. 9Ir. King. you
are quite young. but the good die
young. | am very old. you observe.
viii not say that you are to die TO-
night or tomorrow or any day, for l
do not know am going to send you
10 a court. Not an ordinary court. MIR.
King. but one Of extreme perspicacity.
| fancy you viii die before long. We
can spare you. I DO not approve %
meddlers. Il seems 10 be quite settled
that You are 4 police agent"
The steady. cruel eyes fascinated
King. lie knew that he was in des-
perate straits.
Il am glad you called again at my
( temporary abode. Alr. King. Ameri-
cans are always welcome: the sooner
they come. the sooner it's over. 1t
may interest you TO know that / am
very partial TO Americans. Were
a cannibal / could eat them IN relish.
II had my way. ali Americans should
DE I'm heaven. The earth surely is
not good enough ncr big enough for
them. and he'll is already oyercrowded.
Yes. / love the Americans dearly. !
should enjoy a similar visit from Mr..
John Tullis. expect him to visit me
n my humble castle before many days.
should Ike to have him remain there
gntii his dying day.
king shuddered-
'-Nieit Is coming. rsast Say fare
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lies to the north.
This is merely a
land Of promise to
me. You 90 south
ward TO the city
Of Edelweiss. But
not through the
gate 8; oh. noi
There are other
ways. as you viii
find. GoOdby. my
brave Sir Galahad
/ may never see
you again"
With a courtIy
bow he turned
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I'VE are sure that Mr.. King is either
dead or in dire need of help" she in
terrupted hotly.
Colonel Quinnox Is quite competent
10 conduct the search" be said shortly.
But Colonel Quinnox has gone forth
On another mission. He may be I'M
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able to give any of
his tim c 10 the
5 search for Mr..
King. 1t is out
rageous. John Tul-
lis. to refuse helpr'
Il don't refus e
help" he eNclaim-
cd. "But I'll tell
you this-I consid-
er It my duty as a
man to d ev { e
W hat strength ]
have 10 the service
of a W o m a n in
trouble. CO N z,
baron: we viii go
20 the tower"
Count Halfont in
terveued. hastily
proposing h I a
second party be
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hope and despe-a-
ton. kept onward.
TO find him 3 elf
face to face with
Olga Platanova,
She was staring
at him with fright
enei eyes. her
lips apart. her
h a n d $ to her
breast. He turn
ed.
He has not the
key she cried.
nor have I. You
have no chance to
escape Go backfv
A key ratified in
the door. When
it swung open two
men stood In the
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HE HAS NOT THE aperture. both
with dr6sTn pis-
tolls. The girl lcaped between them
and the helpless. defeated American.
Remember she cried. .Yoa are
Got to XII h.mr'
Petsr Brutus had risen from the
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rectly into the hands Of very material
agencies under her control. The next
instant something struck him IN the
face. Then with a fierce jerk this same
object frightened about his neck
moose had been dropped over his
head. As be was pulled backward his
startled. bullying eyes swept the cell
ing. Above him a square opening had
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CHATTER X.

THE IRON COUNT.
YHEN King. I'm the kindness Of
VI his heart. grasped the old
1 woman TO keep her from fall
ing 20 the door be PLAYED d.
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'-Sieit Is coming. I riust say fare
wei. my bold young friend. Ny way
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Continued Next suadsy)
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CHAPTER TX.
TRANCE pIsArPrARANcEs.

STRANGE DIsAFFLAkANCEe.
.UT Hobbs halted his mad flight
< He decided 10 return 70 the
u hut. His friend might be IN
losrlarafa ned Of aid
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
GROOM STREET SEWER.

Notice of the application of the
Council of the City of Perth Amboy, In
the County of Middiesex and State OF
New Jersey. for the appointment of
the benefits by reason of the construc-
ton of the sewer in Groom. Street from
Brace Avenue to Neville Street to con-
meet with the sewer in Neville street,
In the City of Perth Amboy.
Notfce 10 hereby given, pursuant to
the provisions of an act of the Legis-
lature OF the State of New Jersey, en-
titled, AN act to authorize cities to
construct sewers and drains, and to
provide for the payment of the cost
thereof" approved March 8, 1899, and
of the several acts amendatory there
of and supplementary thereto. that the
Council OF the City of Perth Amboy, In
the County of Middlesex and State OF
New Jersey, on the thirteenth day of
December, In the year OF Our Lord
One Thousand Nine Hundred and ten,
at the hour of ten o'clock in the fore
noon. OF as soon thereafter as the
Court will heal the same, at the Court
House. In the City of New BrunsyicJ
in the County of Middlesex and State
OF New Jersey, Will apply to the Cir
wherein the City of Perth Ambov ia
situated, for the appointment of three
dtsintereSted persons, who shall be-
~freeholders n residents OF the ssfS
city of Perth Amboy. as commissioners
to estimate and assess the Dement'S 10
any lands and real estate benefited nv
reason of the construction of the new,
sewer in Groom Street from Brsca
Ave. 70 Neville Sc 70 connect With th sewer ~
Neville Sc, ia the said City OF Perth Amboy
Der /, A. D., 1910.
WILBUR LA ROE
sss7s city Clerk.
iss4e-12-L 2. 3. 5. 6, ]. 8. 9. 10. Il.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
JOHN KUTCHER,
MARTIN RATAJCZAK.
WILLIAM A. CROWELL,
Commissioners.
16S02-11 -29, 30, -l2-1 1855.
NOTICE TO ELEoTRICAL CON.
TRACTORS E

Sealed bids and proposals viii be re-
ceived and opened by the County Build
ing Committee of the County of Mid.
dlesex and State of New Jersey at a
meeting of said committee to be held at
the Court House, in the City of New
Brunswick, N. j., on Monday, .Deeem-
her II, 1910, at Hoo a. M, for the
electric wiring of the new County
Record Building, according to plans
and specifications prepared>by William
H. Boylan, Architect, which plans and
specifications can be seen at the Office
of William II. Boylan, National Bank
Building, New Brunswick, N. J..
Each proposal must be accompanied
by a certified check in the amount of
($400.00) four hundred dollars, payable
to the order OF Thomas H, Hagerty
County Collector, without any eondi-
tiOnal endorsements whatever, which
check shall be forfeited if the success
full bidder fails to enter into contract
within ten (l0) days Of the award OF
said contract. The Successful bidder
must enter into a contract prepared by
the County Building Committee, fur
nish a bond in the mount of 81 ,0Ue.00)
One Thousand Dollars within ten Cl0)
days after contract has been awarded.
Said Committee reserves the right 70
rejeet any or all bids which may seem
best in its judgment for the interest Of
the County
p. H. S. HENDRICKS,
ANDREW ELY,
ANTHONY J. GEBHARDT
Committee
1891 16ss0sl2 s
STORAGE WAREHOUSE
Storage Maranouss - Best faefiitsea.
alaaas ngM 1Ne Ms0 roeEsn AaF fafnskHrS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

Why under the sun should
a man put tip with the incon-
venience of tailors' fittings,
tailors' disappointments, and
tailors' stiff prices?
When he can come to us
to-day and outfit himself
with frock coat, cutaway or
sack suit get the same style
and good fit that the best
custom tailors give--all to-
day and all at a saving big
enough to buy many an
Xmas present.
Getaways with waistcoats
$22 to SIS.
Frock coats with waist
coats So to $42.
Winter sack suits $I8 to
$4s.
Winter overcoats Sis to
$40.
ROGERS PEET & COMPANY
Three Broadway Stores
at at at
Warren S 18th St. 34th Sc
MANHATTAN
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FOR SALE.

sale-Five horse power Indian Mo
torcycle. 1909 model. Bargain. 243
South First st. R. j. Koch.
16907-12-2-2t
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For Sale-Chicken house with 25 Bar
red Rock Pullets. 266 Rector ST..
1~6900-12-2-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
STATE STREET PAVEMENT.
Middlesex County Court of Common
Pleas.

In the matter of thei
application of the Coun-
ell Of the City of Perth
Amboy, for the appoint i
ment of Commissioners 2
to estimate aud assess
the benefits upon theE
property benefited byk Notice Of
the new pavement laidF Meeting
in State Street froml of
Smith Street to thslCommissioners.
brick pavement underI
the Lehigh Valley
bridge with asphalt
blocks, in the City of
Perth Amboy.
The undersigned, commissioners, APP
pointed in the above named matter,
having duly qualified by taking and
subscribing the oath required by the
! provisions of an act of the Legislature
! Of the State of New Jersey, entitled,
"An act to authorize the Improvement
of streets and highways in cities of
|. this state, and to provide for the pay
lment of the expense of the same" APP
! proved June 10, 1898, and of the sew
al acts amendatory thereof and sup
Eementary thereto, do by
rection of the said Court
reby give notice of the Seventh day
December, in the year One Thousand
Hrne Hundred and Ten, at the hour of
O'Clock in the afternoon, at the
,uneil Chamber, in the City Hall, in
Nc City OF Perth Amboy, in the Coun-
W. of Middlesex and State Of New Ier.
sey. as the time and place when and
whers they win hear any persons in
interest who may present themselves TO
be heard, OF who May desire to be
heard concerning assessments for bene-
fits upon any lands and real estate, in
a. ~ q thsmm-xa named pave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

For sale-Dry kindling wood. Six
barrels for $1.00. Anthony Bros. 39l
East Ave. 16909-l2-2-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

To Let-Five rooms with improve
ments. No. 1874 Paterson street.
$1,000 per month. Hans Nielsen, No.
100 Smith ST., Scheuer Building.
l69~02-12-2-3-5-6
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

Wanted-Young girl to help with
housework. Inquire 50 State st.
16861-12-1-3t
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BoARDERs WANTED.

board, reasonable terms. Ernst House
152 New Brunswick v 15740-1O-1S-tf
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To Let-Ffve rooms with improvements.
No. 100 Catalpa Ave. $500 per
month. Hans Nielsen, No. 100 Smith
St, Scheuer Building. 1B903-12-2-3-5-6
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

Woman-Sell guaranteed hose. 70 per
cent. profit. Make 500 daily. Full or
part time. Beginners investigate.
Strong Knit, Box 1929, West Philadel-
phia, Pa. l6~S99'l2-2-lt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

To Let-Fiye room fat. All improve
ments. 222 Fayette St. Inquire 224
Fayette st. j. N. Wester.
1eS2O-11-30-12-2.5
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

Sewing MISUNDERSTANDING and
cash registers, at A. Jensen's, $3.50
State street. 16443-11-15-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

Wanted-Girl for general homework.
Mrs. Emanuel, 1855 Rector St.\
16S31-11-30-3t
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LOST.

Lost-Gold watch charm with K. of P.
emblem on one side and Uniform
Rank, K. Of P. emblem on the other
side. Reward if returned to News.
16~852-12-1-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

Wanted-Girl for general homework.
Apply Morton House, T~ottenville.
16~S93-12-2-2t
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For Sale or to Let-seven room house,
Bayway and Academy Place, Totem
vile. Apply 90 Main St. ~Tottenvills,
| N. Y. 16694-l1-23-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

State age, salary expected and
where previously employed. Steady po-
sition for right party. Address w. E:
A. care News. 16SO4-ll-29-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
ROOMS TO e

To Let-Four rooms with improve
ments. No. $40 Jaques st. $3.50 per
month. Hans Nielsen. No. 100 Smith
ST., Scheuer Building. 16901-12-2-3-5-6
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
HOUSES TO LET.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Headquarters for Edison--And Victor
machines and records; the only place
you can get q complete selection of
popular as well as operate records.
Machines sold o IN easy terms. Zellman's
Music House; 159 Smith st.
997e-3-1g-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

For sale-Gas engine, 10 horsepower,
AL condition. Will sell at a bargain.
Apply Evening News. 1-3-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

To Let-Flat four rooms, 1872 Madison
Ave. Enquire 278 Rector st.
16S62-12-1-2t
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE,

For Sale-A new five room house on
Parker Ave, South Amboy, N. j., or
exchange for small property in Perth
Amboy, N. J. Inquire 306 Barclay st.
16898-12-2-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
TO LEr,

For Rent-Blacksmith and wheelwright
shop doing good business. Apply SO
Sordentown avenue, South Amboy, N.
j. 1435S-8-29-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

To Let-Flat, all modern improvements.
Inquire s. Mandel, 70 New Bruins
wick Ave. 16857-12-1-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

For sale-Two family brick building
containing eight rooms with improve
ments on Hall Ave, near Amboy Ave.
Price $500. $500 down, balance
monthly payments. Meyer Karkus, 21O
New Brunswick Ave. Phone 450-W.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
SITUATION WANTs-FEMALE

Woman-Willing to do general house
work is looking for a good steady
place. L. Szoitilla, 672 Cortlandt st.
1l-3O.3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
THE FARMER Rua co,
STORES TO LET.

To Let-Store, 25x100, all modern i'm
provements. centrally located on
Smith street. Apply Peter Tloerseh,
17S Smith street. 16453-11-15-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
SITUATION WANTs-MALE.

Man-Wishes work at saw filing and
setting, inside and outside house re-
pairs. Locks, small and large. Boats
repaired, vanishing and repainting.
All first class. Inquire 433 Park ave.
12-1-at
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.

To Let-Two nicely furnished rooms
with private family, heat and bath.
103 Market St., between Kearny ave-,
and State St. 16853-12-1-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-02

For sale-Fine timothy hay and rye
straw. Also some poorer quality hay
at low price. A. L. Ellis, Elmwood
Farm, Metuchen, N. J.