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born. you know Tell me about her, Maurice. )"
81 can't, dear, except that she was as brave
she was beautiful. and her life was one long
tragedy. But I'll show you her portrait"
She gave a little cry of establishment as
handed her the miniature. The diamond setting
flashed under the softly shaded electric light.
"Oh, how lovely! But-why, she's far more
beautiful than | am or ever shall be! Did she
give you this, Maurice?" There was queer
note in her voice as she put the question: 1t
sounded almost like touch of jealousy
mo; her husband gave it to me-after she
died." l said sadly.
Her husbandi Who was her"
"A man worthy of her But I'd rather not
talk about them, not just at present; it's too
painful"
"Oh, Maurice, I'm so sorry!" she murmured
in swift penitence, and to my great relief she
questioned me no more that evening.
PUT told the whole story, so far as knew
it. to Pendennis and Jim, after the rest of
the household had gone to bed, and we sat till
the small hours, comparing notes and discussing
the whole matter, which still presented many
perplexing points.
l omitted nothing. l said how l had seen
Anne-as believed then and until this day
in that boat on the Thames; how had sus-
pected, felt certain that she had been to Casa
vetti's rooms that night and was cognizant of
his murder: what / had learned from Mr.
Treherne down in Cornwall; and everything of
Importance that had happened since.
Jim punctuated the story with EXPLANATIONS
and comments: but Anthony Pendennis
listened almost in silence, though when came
to the part about the mad woman from Siberia
who had died at the hunting lodge and was
spoken of as Countess Vassilitzi he started and
made queer sound, like a groan, though he
signed to me to continue. was glad afterward
that hadn't described what she looked like
He was grave, stern man, wonderfully self
possessed.
1T is strange story" he said, when had
finished. "a mysterious one"
DO you hold the key to the MYSTERY" l
asked him pointblank.
No. though / can shed little light on it. a
very little. and l fear even that will only make
the rest more obscure But it is only right that
l should give you confidence for confidence,
Mr. Wynn; since you have suffered much
through your love for my daughter. and
through the Vaccinations of this unhappy
woman who certainly impersonated her for
her own purposes"
WINGED at that. Although knew now that
the unhappy woman was not she whom |
loved, it hurt me to hear her spoken of in that
stern, condemnatory way: but let it pass. I
wanted to hear his version.
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CHAPTER LII.
The Whole Truth

CHE must have been one of the Vassilitzis,
~ and therefore Anne's near kinswoman, -
Pendennis said slowly. You say she was
often spoken of as Anna Petrovna9 That
explains nothing: for Petrovna is of course a
very common family name in Russia. The
daughter of Peter, it really means, and is
often used as familiar form of address, just
as in Scotland married woman is often spoken
of by her friends by her maiden name. NV
wife was called Anna Petrovna. But you say
that this unhappy woman's name was given as
Vassilitzi- Pendennis1 That l cannot under
stand 1t is impossible that she could be my
daughter; that the mad woman from Siberia
could have been my wife. And yet-my God
If that should be true. after all They did
send me word, and believed it at the moment,
though later l thought it was trick t. get me
and Anne-lnto their po-yel part of a long
DELAYED scheme of revenge
His face was white as death, with little beads
of sweat on the forehead, and his hands shook
slightly, though he showed other signs of
emotion.
"Treherne told you the truth about my
marriage, Mr.. Wynn" he continued, raising
his voice little and looking a me with stern,
had almost forgotten his existence. But he
did not know quite everything The one point
on which my dear wife and were at variance
was her connection with this fatal league.
Yes. it was in existence then, and | was-I
suppose | still am. in a way-a member of it,
my wife as far as possible. After she died and
l was banished from Russia, l severed myself
from it for several years, until few months
ago, when l received a communication to the
effect that my wife was still alive; that she
had been released and restored to her relatives
to her brother Stepan, supposed. He had
always hated me; but he loved her we'll
though he managed to make his escape at the
time she was taken"
but Stepan Vassilitzi is young man.
younger than l am" l interrupted.
He is the son; the father died some years
back, though l learned that only after l re-
turned to Russia. | started at once; that was
how you missed me when you came to Berlin.
l sent first to the old chateau near Warsaw,
which had been the principal residence of the
Vassilitzs but l found it in possession of
strangers. 1t had been con6scated in 81, and
nothing was known of the old family beyond
the name. l wasted several days in futile
inquiries and then went on to Petersburg,
where l got into communication with some
of the league. l had to execute the utmost
caution, as YOU will understand: but I found
out that meeting was to be held at place
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U'HEKE was an 1nterluQe nere,-We mad a
good many such interludes,-but even
when my arm was round her. when my lips
pressed hers, could scarcely realize that was
awake and sane.
1T was just as we'll they did suspect me,
darling" l said after awhile, ''or most GER
tainly shouldn have been here now"
She nestled closer to me, with little sob.
oh, Maurice. Maurice! can't believe that
you're safe here again, after all And l feel
that was to blame for it all L"
You? Why, how's that, sweetheart"
Because flirted with that Cassavetti-at
the dinner, don't you remember? That seemed
to be the beginning of everything l was SO
cross with you, and he-he puzzled and inter-
ested me, though felt frightened just at the
last when gave him that flower. Maurice, did
he take me for the other girl3 And was there
any meaning attached to the fower?"
Yes, the flower was symbol. 1t meant a
great deal; among other things the fact that
you gave it to him made him quite sure you
were-the person he mistook you for. You are
marvelously like her"
Then you-you have met her also? Who
is she? Where is she?"
"She is dead, and | don't know for certain
who she was. Until Jim met me tonight be-
lieved that she was-you"
Were we so alike as that" she breathed:
Why she might have been my sister; but l
never had one. My mother died when l was
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library q Congress-Open a N 10 10 p n on
secular days; from p N. TO 10 ?. N. on Sundays
and certain holidays.
Public HbFary-Open a. m. TO ?. H.; holidays,
. a. m 10 p. m. Sundays. % p m.
White House-0Ten 10 a. m. 70 p. NJ.
United States Capitol-Open a. n. 70 $50 ?, n,
Coscorsn Gallery Of An-Open tree Tuesday,
Thursday SATURDAY. $50 20 p. m Sunday. 30 to
80 D. n. Other DAYS nc admission.
State War ard Navy Departments-Ooen =. n
10 d n THE original Declaration Of IDdcpend
ence Is in the library st the State Department..
United States Trezsury-Open . a. "a. 20 2 p
United STATES Patent ofAce-0pen a. N. 70
p. m.
United States Pension Bureau-Opsn a. n. to
p. m.
United states Poss-ofice-Oper 3. N. TO ?. N.
Washington City Post -oaice-Open all hours. (Tbs
Dead Letter Office Is in the eity post-Ofioe.l
National Bc;anie Gardens-Open a. N. to ,. N
Fish Commission-Open ? a. m. 20 40 ?. N.
Army Medical Museum-0psn a. N. 70 80 .. m.
National Mussum-open a. n. to 4 80 p N. sin'
Guiding holidays.
Agricultural Depsrtment-Open . q. N. to 40
o. N.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printins-opsn a. N.
washington Monument tss5s4 feet in hslshtD-oper
- 5. m. to { 30 p n. Elevator runs from a. n
10 2. M
Smithsonian Institutiou--Open s. N. to 80
p N. Including holidays.
Government Printing Onioe-Open 10 a. n. 20
2 N.
Navy Yard-Open a. N. 10 $50 .. n.
soathWorth Cottage seth and Prospect ave.
Key Mansion-Houe II Francis Scott key authos
Of The s'Ar Speuglsd Banner SIS u street north
west. Open daily. except Sunday, a. n. to So
2. n. Admission free
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Psrk-0pen al day.
Rock Greek Bridge and PARK.
Chew Chase and Kensington.
Naval obosrTBtory-Open 2 a. n. 10 p n.
Mount Vernon THE home and tomb Of Washing
tcBl-Opsn II a.. N. 10 p N.
United States Soldiers Home-Open q. n. &c
sunset
United states Naval ACADEMY Annapolis. Nd.
Arlington National Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
ACCUSED BRIBER GIVES BAIL
Grand Jury Indictment Returned
Against Peter G. Thompson.
Charges that President of Paper
Company Gave Mai. znntEinEer
500 for Influence.

Peter G. Thompson. ST. president of
the Champion Coated Paper Company.
OF Hamilton. Ohio. against whom the
grand jury returned an indictment for
alleged bribery in connection with fur
nishing postal card stock TO the govern
nent. gave bail yesterday afternoon in
the sum Of $3.O00. the United Security
Company qualifying as his bondsman.
It is charged in the indictment that
on May .. 1910. Thompson "unlawfully
did offer and give TO Mai. ". p. Zant-
ginger, an official OF The United States.
500. with intent to influence the action
and decision OF that officer on a matter
pending before him and by law brought
before him in his official capacity. and
to induce the officer TO do an act in vio-
lation of his lawful duty
The grand jurors say that IT was left
to Mai w. p. Zantzinger 10 supervise
the stock furnished under the contract
and 10 reject any not coming up 10 the
requirements as designated in the specih-
cations.
1t Is asserted that Mai Zantzinger re-
iected large quantities of stock on jan
uary Is and April 30 last. and that while
other shipments were awaiting inspec-
ton on May last. II Is alleged. Thomp-
son sent the 500 complained of 10 Maj.
Zantzinger
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
KEEP LIGHTNING OFF.
Steel Rods Will Be Placed on the
White House.

President Taft doesn't want the light
ming 10 strike him or the White House,
so 1t was decided yesterday that light
ming rods will be put on that historic
building during the summer.
The lightning rods are expected to pro-
tect every part of the Executive Man
sion, but for the present at least the
Offices where the President transacts his
business will not be decorated with rods,
Col. Spencer Cosby, Superintendent
Of Public Buildings and Grounds. per-
suaded Mr.. Taft that the White House
needed lightning rods, and yesterday the
Executive approval was given
The cost is expected 10 be between
$500 and $500.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
TAVERN CoBwEBS MUST GO.

Health Commissioner Says Shoo-
makers IL Not Only Place,
Health Ofieer Woodward, speaking OF
the order that has gone forth concern
ing the cleaning up OF ShOomaker's tav-
ern, said yesterday that it was not an
order particularly directed against any
one place.
zone might think said he. from
reading some of the stories of the affair
that there is a conspiracy in this Office
to deprive the place in question of its
historic cobwebs,' as they are spoken Of.
Imagine cobwebs being historic or con-
sidered relics True, they are relics In
the sense that they have been there for
years-and that is just what is objected
to. II they were clean cobwebs we would
not object In the least
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
C. E. PRESIDENT HoNoRED.
William A. Dayton, Jr., rendered
Reception Before Departure.

William A. Dayton, jr. former presi-
dent of the Christian Endeavor Society
of First Baptist Church, was rendered a
reception by members Of the society
Wednesday evening. at the home of Mr..
ard Mrs. William L. Speiden. before his
departure for Arizona, to take up his
new work in the Forestry Service.
AS slight token Of the society's es-
TEEN for him, he was presented with a
silk umbrella. After a social hour, re-
freshments were served. and the hymn.
God be with you till we meet again, ="
was cung Prayer was offered by the
pastor, Rev W. w McMaster.
Mr.. Dayton has been a most valuable
member Of this society. serving as presi-
dent more than two years. and this year
as chairman Of the prayer meeting COM
mittee, assistant superintendent of the
Junior Society. assistant superintendent
OF the Sunday School. and superintendent
Of the Chinese Bible School.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
TENNESsEEANS VISITING CITY
Girl Students Chartered on Special
Train AT station.

A party Of 3e9 Tennessee girl students
and fifteen teachers, Of Radnor College.
Nashville. are visiting Washington. The
party arrived Wednesday night over a
special on the Southern Railroad. In
stead OF stopping at hotel, the tourists
are quartered on track No at Union
Station. The train is fitted up like an
up-to-date hotel
Prof Eshman. of the college, is In
charge Of the party, while L. H. Burgess.
of the Southern Railway. is in charge OF
the travelling
The party visited Mount Vernon yes.
terday, and will remain in Washington
until Monday, when they will return TO
Nashville
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18

Commissioner Rudolph, chairman of
the joint committee of the Board Of
Trade and the Chamber of Commerce
which is preparing for a safe and sane
celebration of July 4. announced yester-
day that more money is needed TO carry
out the plans.
The programme agreed upon demands
at least 5000. and the amount now in
the treasury is about s.. GOO Unless some
public-spirited and generous citizens come
forward with enough to make up the
/ difference, 1t is very likely that there Will
not be much OF a celebration.
The committee has not given up all
hope, for 300 circulars were sent out yes
terday TO those who contributed 10 the
fund last year. telling them of the eondi-
tion this year, and asking that they either
increase their contributions or ask others
to contribute
Fireworks 80 Cost $4,000.
In the items of cost for the celebration
the committee places the fireworks alone
at s9,0OO-more than the total amount of
the money on hand. In addition 10 these
the me tails and prizes for the athletic and
swimn ag events. the canoe races. the
regatta. the erection OF the stands and
/ the hiring of a band are all TO be con-
sidered These viii surely bring the
needed amount up another $l.000.
The reluctance OF the people to con-
tribute is all the more remarkable when
the great success OF the celebration last
the committee. THE record OF the
Fourth of July. 1903, was remarkable
There was not single accident from
firearms. the hospitals had fewer eases
than the average of an ordinary day,
there were few arrests for drunkenness
or disordeTly conduct, and there was
only one Offense against the discharge
of firearms law. This was committed by
a foreigner. who did not know about the
regulation forbidding private celebra-
tons.
Hopes Were Running High.
When interviewed on the subject yes
terday. Commissioner Rudolph deplored
the lack Of patriotism, and said it would
be retrograding for Washington TO fail
&c have a celebration this year. after
the one that was held last season.
This city was one Of the first to take
W the idea Of a safe and sane Fourth.
and here We are lacking the necessary
funds 10 carry II through said the
II Commissioner. I'VE hope the contTibu-
tons OF the citizens owing TO this final
appeal. will more than make up the
81 400 that is lacking to insure a cele-
bration Of Independence Day that will
outrank any of past years. II the people
could only realize the difference between
a celebration of this kind and one OF
the old-time affairs, with their numerous
cases of injury. lockjaw, and deaths,
am sure that they would contribute Will
ingly.
The programme for the fireworks and
the illumination Of the Avenue and other
prominent streets was submitted 10 the
Commissioner by J. Fred Kelley. chair
man of the fireworks committee. yes
terday II includes many features which
have never been seen here before. among
them a Battle in the Skies and an
illumination of Pennsylvania avenue with
20.000 electric lights.
Contributions may be sent direct TO
" Y. Cox. treasurer. at the District
Building. or 10 The Washington Herald.
which will forward them.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
TIRED OF SEA, JOINS ARMY.
Philip VI. LJungstedt, Washington
Boy Made Second Lieutenant.

After three years behind the mast.
travelling about $1,000 miles, suffering
most Of the time from seasickness. Philip
NJ. L1ungstedt, a Washington boy, who
Revenue-cutter Service, has received a
commission as second lieutenant in the
Coast Artillery of the. army.
Ljungstedt took the civilians examina-
tons last January. He passed seventh in
a list Of more than forty.
He received his early education IN this
city and was graduated at Central High
School
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-pAY.-

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Ola Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at s:4s p. m.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon
leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a. n. and 30
p. m
Steamers for Colonial Beach leaves Seventh street
wharf eTery day except MoLdsy. a. m; satnr.
dsS. n m Moonlight trips. p. M, every DAY
except Saturday and Sunday, palace steamer ST.
Johns
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for boo Park. Chevy Chase, and
Kensincton
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John K Harrison, 2, and WILMA r. Cox, q. both
Of Hyattsville, Nd. Rev Jchn Il. shannon.
Solomon Sachs, g q Roanoke. Va. and Rebecca
Roznsky. z. Rev. Louis l. Egelson
William B. Robeisn. 81 and Lucis " Austin, 2,
both Of Richmond. Va. Rev. John Z. Briggs.
Matthias Ament. s. and Ida C0blFn, 81. ReE.
Donald C. Macleod.
A. Block IS, Ct New York Cts and Fannie
Bnshovitz % Res. C. siyerstone.
BoIsslav wasileuski. So and Gozeda Loslowie. So
Rev. R. J. Froel!eh
COLORED.
William Smith. q. and Grace Williams, q. Rev
A. d. CattelI
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
watch for city at Randle Highland.
big steamer Docks Here.

The largest vessel that has ever come
UP the Potomac TO Washington is the
British steamship Paul Paix, which is
now lying at the Ninth street wharf OF
the American Ice Company. She halls
from Middlesboro, England, and brought
with her a cargo of 1900 tons of Stag
paving block for local street car compa-
MES. The vessel is 56e feet long.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18

Mrs. Lille w Smith has been granted
an absolute divorce. in the Corporation
Court Of Alexandria. Va. from William
Montgomery Smith. BY the terms of the
decree both plaintiff and defendant are
protected as to property rights. Mrs.
Smith who was formerly Miss susby, was
awarded the custody OF their children.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
NEW GARAGE IS OPPOSED.
Commissioners Give Hearing on n
Street Location,

The question whether the Commits
sioners have the right to require 20 per
cent of the property holders around any
place to give their consent before a pub
lie garage Is erected was debated yes
terday morning at a hearing regarding
the proposed establishment OF a garage
at Twentieth and n streets.
There were speakers for both sides.
those representing the property holders
claiming the establishment Of a garage
there would cause their property 10 de-
preciate in value and lawyers represent
ing the Terminal Taxicab Company,
which desires TO erect garage.
The Commissioners reserved their de-
cision for the present.
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Daring. Printing, az 9th st.

Carpets from the City's Finest Homes
are cleaned by Hinkel, ass Me. ave.
Expensive floor coverings are absolutely
cafe when sent there for renovation Mod
ern machinery and methods. Phone NJ 2O25
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18

Because Of fractured leg. Frederick
L. Conlee, deserter, soldier of fortune,
and native Of Washington, now confined
In the guard house at Washington bar
racks. is unfit for active service and
probably will be released within short
time.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
aunlity and Price SUBTRACTION

are both insured by ordering James F.
oysters choice creamery butter at Sec.
s5c & 4oe ID. Try a BIB. box of four-leaf
clover creamery. $l.75. 9th & Pa. ave.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
MILLER ASKS NEW TRIAL.
Justice Stafford Fixes JuIy as
Date for Hearing Motion.

A motion for a new trial was filed yes
terday by ]. Barton Miller. convicted last
Tuesday of embezzlement in connection
with funds Of the First Cooperative
Building Association Of Georgetown. of
which he was misunderstanding. JUS
tice stafford set July as date for hear
ing the motion.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
SUES ]. S. KNIPP & SONS.

william II. Harris Alleges NOncOm-
pliance with Agreement.
William H. Harris yesterday filed pro-
ceedings against Charles ]. Knipp, Wal
ter Knipp. and Frank H. Knipp. trad
ing as John s. Knlpp & Sons. for the re-
covery Of $4,000 damages.
Plaintiff alleges that by reason OF non
compliance with a business agreement
on the part of the defendants he has
been deprived OF the profits, advantages
and BENEFITS OF the agreement.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
JULY4FUND LACKING
Celebration Committee App
peals to Public.
PLANS IN DANGER OF FAILURE

Unless $1,000 More Is Contributed
the Big Programme, Which Includ-
ed Pyrofechnics, Regatta, and
Elaborate Decorations, May BE
Abandoned or vitality Curtaiied.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18

Jn0. G.. MeiBberg's bread Deserves
every iota of It's great popularity. The
best tables can have none better. Grocers
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
EXCURSIONS.

The fifth annual excursion Of the Night
Watchmens Association to Chesapeake
Beach. Nd, will occur next Wednesday.
This is a family excursion and basket
picnic for the benefit of the sick and
death fund of the organization, The Off
GERS are: J. W, Diekerson. president;
w H Groves, secretary: Ech. McDear-
mon Owen Y. Humphrey, anG MoSby
Williams executive committee, and
James P. Cochran, business manager.
To those who can spare but a day or
two at a time from business. the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany's many excursions provide a de-
lightful and economical means OF obtain
ing a vacation. Old Point and Ocean
View are resorts noted for the variety
of their attractions, excellence of their
hotels and convenience of location. and
10 both places the Norfolk and Wash
ington fine sell special rate tickets. good
for varying lengths OF time, and in
GLIDING board at hotels, as we'll as
steamer accommodations. Saturday TO
Monday reduced rate tickets for the trip
only are available for those wishing to
dispense with the hotel arrangement.
The Marine Band concerts at Chevy
Chase Lake are eveT-popular features
WITH patrons of the resort New motion
picttres are shown in the rustic theater,
attracting many. and the big bowling
alley and shooting gallery have regular
| devotees among those desiring strenuous
| pleasures. Dancing is the only feature
eliminated Sunday evenings
The Washington herald., 1910-06-18
MEDICAL
DR.. SHADE, SPECIALIST C! LIS !,

syashington's Oldest Specialist.
90 years practice treating Nervous and
Chronic Diseases also stomach, lungs.
blsSder. structure. discssrres general debility. and
special weakness; bisad and skin diseases special
and private ailments Of beth sexes ciHed quickly.
Consultation free. Hours, 70 to / and 3 to 30
daily; SUNDAYS. 70 to u Chandler Baildias. Ele-
vatnz ard phoaA
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psrllss's Printing. 4I4 9th St.

Cavsrix'. plumbing. 1894 G aw.
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TvTCO Taxicahs for Weddings,
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