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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-05-04
BY EMERSON HOUGH
AvEMOR OF TF1E rnSCIJJIPPI BUbbLEl
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with man so intimately connected
for generation With our public life
For six months had 1een in Missis-
sippi and Texas studying matters and
men, and now, just back from Natchi
toches, felt that had earned some
little rest.
Vaguely In my conscience felt
that, after all, my errand was justi-
fled, even though at some cost to my
own wishes and my own pride. The
farther | walked in the dark along
Pennsylvania avenue into which final
ly | swung after / had crossed Rock
bridge, the more | realized that per-
haps this big game was worth playing
in detail and without quibble as the
master mind should dictate.
Twas, indeed, young Nicholas Trist,
Of Maryland; six feet tall, thin, lean,
always hungry, perhaps tritie freck-
led little sandy of hair blue | sup
pose of eye, although am not sure;
good rider and good marcher, | know;
something of an expert with the
weapons of my time and people; fond
of horse and dog and rifle-yes,
and glass and girl, ii truth be told.
was not yet 30, in spite of my west
ern travels, At that age the rustic of
silk or dimity, the suspicion of ad-
venture, tempts the worst or the best
of us, | fear. Woman,-the very
sound of the word made my blood
leap then. ] went forward rather
blithely, as | now blush to confess.
III there are maps to be made to.
night said |, the Baroness Helena
shall do her share in writing on my
chiefs OLD mahogany desk, and not
on her own dressing case
That was an idle boast, though
made but to myself. l had not yet
met the woman.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-05-04

my name perhaps. only assuring you
that ] am at your service if may be
useful"
Your name" she again demanded.
] told her the first one that came TO
my lips-I do not remember what
did not deceive her for a moment
"Of course that is not your name" "
she said; because it does not fit you.
You have me still at disadvantage
"And me, madam? You are taking
me miles out of my way. How can
help you? DO you perhaps wish 20
hunt mushrooms in the Georgetown
woods when morning comes2 wish
that might join you, but fear"
You mock me- she retorted Very
good. Let me tell you it was not your
personal charm which attracted me
when saw you on the pavement
Twas because you were the only man
in sight
| bowed my thanks. For a moment
nothing was heard save the steady
patter of hoofs on the ragged pave
ment. At length she went on
IL am alone | have been followed.
I was followed when called to YOU
by another carriage asked help Of the
first gentleman saw, having heard
that Americans are all gentlemen"
True said !; 81 do not blame you
Neither do blame the occupant OF
the other carriage for following you
81 pray you, leave aside such clat
teri" she exclaimed.
VERY well then, madam. Perhaps
the best way is for us to be more
straightforward If | cannot be OF
service | beg you to let me descend
for have business which | must eX
ecute tonight"
She dismissed this with an impa
tient gesture, and continued
"See, am alone" she said "Cout
with me. Show me my way--I VII
pay will pay anything in reason
Actually | saw her tumble at hen
purse, and the hot blood few to my
forehead.
What you ask OF me, madam, ii
impossible" said /. with what cour
tesy | could summon "YM obligt
me now to tell my real name. have
told you that am an American gen
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CHAPTER III.
In Argument.

! The egotism of women 10 always for
two. Mime. De Stael.
The thought Of missing my meeting
with Elizabeth still ranked in my
soul. Had 1t been another man whc
asked me to carry this message, |
must have refused. But this man was
my master. my chief, in whose sery-
Ice had engaged.
For myself. his agent, | had. as |
say, left the old Trist homestead at
the foot OF South mountain in Mary
land, to seek my fortune in our lcapi-
tai city. had had some three or four
years semi-diplomatic training when
l first met Calhoun and entered his
service as assistant. II was under
him that finished my studies in law.
Meantime, was his messenger In
very many quests, his source of infor
-ratlpr IN many matters. where he
had no time to 60 into details
Strange enough had been some Of
the circumstances in which | found
myself thrust through this relation
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riage with a strange iady. Now IN a
sober and matter Of fact way it APP
peared to me my duty 70 find OUT the
reason for this singular situation
Madam" l remarked to my COM
panion in what manner can be OF
service TO you this evening"
Il am fortunate that you are a gen
tleman." she said, in a low and soft
voice. quite distinct. quite musical in
quality, and marked with just the
faintest trace Of some foreign accent.
although her English was perfect.
looked again at her. Yes, her hair
was dark; that was sure 1t swept up
in a great roll about her oval brow.
Her eyes, too, must be dark, | con-
firmed Yes-as passed lamp gave
me aid-there were strong dark brows
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"Aud Where Is Your Home p"

tleman--Mr. Nicholas Trist We OF
this country do not offer our services
to ladies' for the sake Of pay. But
do not be troubled over any mistake
lit is nothing Now, you have per
haps had some little adventure in
which you do not wish to be discover
ed In any case, you ask me 10 shake
off that carriage which follows VS. ii
that is all, madam, 1t very easily can
be arranged"
Hasten, then" she said. q leave
1t to you. was sure you knew the
city
turned and gazed back through
the rear window of the carriage. True,
there was another vehicle following
us We were by this time nearly at
the end of Washington's limited pave
ments. II would be simple after that
! leaned out and gave our driver some
brief orders. We led our chase across
the valley creeks on up the George
town hills, and soon as possible
abandoned the last Of the pavement
and took to the turf, where the SOUND
OF our wheels Was dulled. Rapidly a
we could we passed on up the hill oul
going, which was all Of earth or soft
turf. now well wetted by the rain
When at last we reached point neal
the sulnmit of the bill ! stopped e
listen. Hearing nothing ! told th'
driver TO pull down the hill By the
side street, aud to drive slowly WheI
we finally came into our main stree
again at the foot Of the Georgetown
hills. not far from the little creel
which divided that settlement from
the main city, could hear nownef'
any sound Of our puIsuer
Madam" said. turning to her, :"
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER 1.-The story is told by
Nicholas Trist, His chief, Senator John
Calhoun offered the portfillo of secretary
Of stale IN Tylers cabinet, ia told by his
friend. Dr. Ward that his time Il shor.
Calhoun declares that he is not ready to
die, and Il he accepts Tyler's offer T.
means that Texas and Oregon must he
added to llie map of the United States
lie plans, to learn the intentions Of Eng
land with regard to Mexico. through
Baroness Won Ri.z, secret spy ana re-
puted mistress of the English amhassa-
dor, Pakenham
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tcontlnued tomorrow3


fqcrVbody deaites good hcaltb
which is Impossible unless the kid+
neys are sound ANA healthy Foley
Kidney Remedy should be taken at
the tfgt indication of any irregular
~ and q serious illnea may be
oyeried Foleys Kidney Remedy wl
restore your Ndecya and hlnddor 90
their normal state ana activity J. NJ.
Wallace.
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IT'S NO JOKE

20 cntMst y0m auto iO somebody to
be- repaired and liul the work hns rot
been properly done You wont be
bothered IN lltis way II you have
you repair wofk done hy us We have
one Of The hoA mechanics iu this lme
o. work in the country lu charg OF
our repai department and Wc have
yet 10 turn out the nrsl repair i0b
Chat has NOT proved satisfactory A
pretty good reason why you should
give us an opportunity to show YOU
huw well we can please y0h isn'l ~
This Is q thoroughly oqHDppd upto
date garage, where YOU can fe yauf
ear and buy supplies oi all klnds 20
mode ate prices, We are 90 Your
service day and night
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In all eras and all climes a woman OF
great genius or beauty has done what she
chose Oufda.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-05-04
CHAPTER II.
BY Special DISPATCH.

In all eras and all climes woman OF
great genius or beauty has done what she
chose -Ouida.
Nicholas" said Calhoun, turning
to me suddenly, but with his invari-
able kindness of tone, "oblige me to-
night. | have written message here
You will see the address
II have unavoidably heard this
lady's name" hesitated
You will find the lady's name above
the seal Take her this message from
me- Yes, your errand is to bring the
least known and most talked of wom-
an in Washington, alone, unattended
save by yourself, to gentlemans
apartments, to his house, at time
past the hour of midnight That gem
tleman is myself You must not take
any answer in the negative"
As sat dumbly, holding this sealed
document in my hand, he turned to Dr.
Ward, with rod toward myself.
Il choose my young aide, Mr. Trist
here, for good reasons. He is just
back from six months in the wilder
ness, and may be shy; but once he
had way with women, so they tell
me-and you know, in approaching
the question ad femlnam we operate
per hominem."
DR.. Ward took snuff with violence
az he regarded me critically
Il do not doubt the young mans sin
cerity and faithfulness," said he. II
was only questioning one thing"
"Yes?"
His age"
Calhoun rubbed his chin. "Nicho-
las" he said, you heard me- have
no wish to cucumber you with useless
Instructions Your errand is before
you. Very much depends upon it. as
you have heard. All | can say is, keep
your head, keep your feet, and keep
your heart!"
The two older men both turned
now, and smiled at me In manner
not wholly to my liking. Neither was
tuls clftuu W my hhiu6.
It was true, | was hardly arrived
home after many. months in the west;
but had certain plans OF my own for
that very night, and although as yet |
had made no definite engagement with
my fiancee, Miss Elizabeth Churchill
Of Elmburst farm, for meeting her at
the great ball this night, such GER
tainly was my desire and my inten-
tion. Why, had scarce seen Eliza
beth twice in the last year.
HE might be older" said Calhoun
at length, speaking OF me as though |
were not present. And It's a hard
game to play, II once my lady Helen
takes 1t into her merry head to make
1t so for him. But if | sent one shorter
Of stature and uglier OF vlssge and
with less art in approaching crino-
line-why, perhaps Ike would get no
farther than her door. No; he will
serve--he must serve!'
He arose now, and bowed to us
both even as rose and turned for
my cloak to shield me from the raw
drizzle which then was falling in the
streets.
So this, then, was my errand. My
mind still tingled at its unwelcome
quality. Dr. Ward guessed something
OF my mental dissatisfaction.
Never mind, Nicholas said he, as
We parted at the street corner, where
he climbed into the rickety carriage
which his colored driver held await
ing him. Never mind. ! don't my
self quite know what Calhoun wants;
but he would not ask of you anything
personally improper Do his errand
then. 1t is part of your work. In any
case--" and thought saw him grin
in the dim light you may have q
night which you win remember"
There proved to be truth In what he
aaid
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10
SECTION HAND FULL
OF MONEY
Santa Fe Employe Who Re-
fuses to Pay Fine Has Over.
$4,000 Sewed Up in His Gar
n1entS,
Especial Dispatch to III. Morning Sournnll

Especial Dispatch to The Morning Journall
Prescott, Ariz.. Dec Q with 81
SS0T sewed neatly IN his clothing
Thomas Redden, "A section hand of the
Santa Fc at Plneveta. refused to pay
Il pnltry $50 to the county for crime
he VAS found guilty OF al Ash Fork, a
few DAYS ago. This startling reVeia-
ton ~ ready money he had serreted
on his person was made after he had
been placed in the custody OF Dcnuty
Sheriff Bartlett, and brought to this
city to serve his sentence The dis
covery was astounding tO officer Bart
lett, Redden being rated as man Of
little means,
Redden is charged with assaultine
several women residing at the rail-
road station displaying a gun and
threatening TO kin an Of them 4
locomotive engineer appeared at the
place and succeeded I'm placing him
under arrest, when he was taken to
Ash Fork for trial
The money WAS found neatly sewed
in almost all parts of his apparel.
Several big bills were included ia
the capital stock of this offender, who
II appears has also a bank account
at Flagstaff
Santa Claus matinee. Gem, today,
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10
SPIRITUAL ADVISE R
TO POLITICAL
UNEMPLOYED
Edward ShaaghnesSy Explains
His Connection With Efforts
to Defeat New York Anti
Betting Bills,


New York. Dee o. Edward
Shaughnessy, q former stnte senate
steuographer who now describes him
self as spiritual and philosophical ad-
wiser to the politically unemployed.
expressed his surprise before the joint
Legislative investigating committee to-
day TINT there should bc amy doubt MS
ia his identity or how he earned $1,000
from the Jockey club for lcgislativa
work
Testimony before tho committee had
connected his name with such q pay
ment, but II was not brought out VIM
lie WAS AZ this ShaughnessV pro-
fessed Indignation and I'm long letter
To the committee lie claims a leading
part IN the republican nomination in
1909 of NJ. Linn Bruce. now chief
counsel OF the commission for the
lieutenant governurship, and he
quoted letters from MIR Bruce to show
their acquaintaneeship.
His employment by the Jockey club,
he says came about through Joseph
Il. AurebaCh of counsel for the club,
and he stipulated that he would look
after the Cassidy Lansing bill' on con-
dltiun TINT no other persons should be
sent 60 Albany and that not a dollar
should be spent for votes or amy other
purposes"
The commission gave out the letter
with no comment
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10
CARLOAD SHIPMENT OF
GRANT COUNTY HORSES

A carload shipment of horses from
Silver City was made on Saturday by
Y w. Holland Of ella, says the Silver
city Independent The horses were
purchased from William Bates and
Bernard Miller. who are waiting in El
Paso for the shipment. from which
place shipment viii be made to
Augusta. Ca. and will he accompanied
by Mossrs. Holland and Miller. There
was not a broncho in the bunch. all
being well bred, broken and in good
condition.
owen q. Wilson. who recently pur-
chased the cattle belonging to the cs-
tate of George ". Ben, Is making n
second shipment this week 10 Kansas
points. He has gathered all the cattle
with the exception of small REM
nant.
Robert n. Boulware. who has been
in Florida with few carloads OF
horses. and Elmo McMillen. who
recently to Georgia points. are
expected 10 return this week IL Is
understood that both did well with
their shipments.
The business of shipping horses to
southern points seems TO bc a profit
able one. and number of future ship
ments viii be- made. IL is learned. liy
local buyers.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10

commission from enforcing an order
requiring them To desist for two years
from giving l.. H. Young, "a shipper OF
ccttonseed products through the port
of Galveston 'uuless preference and
advantages
The terminal company claimed he
was thereby subjected to discrmina-
tions,
The order terminated September T.
1911. The ease itself. Attorney Max
well Evarts said. raised the points as
to whether the Interstate commerce
commission had power to regulate
terminal company merely because its
stock was owned By al corporation en-
gagged la Interstate commerce ana
whether the commission may regulate
commerce on the high seas.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10
BOARD Of DIRECTORS
RULE CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE
Announcement of Continuance
of Present Church Govern
ment Follows First Meeting
After Mrs, Eddy'S Death,

Wy Morning journal sDecim 'ehseo "fe1
Boston. Dec "A declaration that
the government Of the Christian
Science church under the board of
directors win continue according 10
the ideas Of Mrs. Mary Baker {. Eddy
was made public tonight by the five
directors. following the first meeting
of the board since Mrs. Eddy's death.
This statement WAS signed by stephen
A. Chase. Archibald Mcclellan, A.,
stewart. John v Dittemore and Adam
ii. Dickey who constitute the board
of directors.
The authority given to the board
of directors by the church manual re-
mains intact, and is fully adequate for
the government Of the organization in
all its affairs.
The policy win bA the same as
when under Mrs. Eddy's direction"
SAYS the statement. 1t continues:
"The board is in complete harmony
and hundreds OF kilograms and letters
received from branch churches and
societies throughout the world show
that it has the unswerving loyalty and
support of the entire denomination.
The adequate written instructions
and decisions of Mrs. Eddy under
which the Christian Science movement
has grown and prospered. including
the bylaws, which place the direction
Of spiritual and business affairs Of
the church entirely in the hands of
the Christian Science board of direc
tors viii continue to guide their ac-
tions"
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10
RIVER AND HARB0R
BILL CARRIES
s2l,894,86l
Measure Reported in House
Yesterday Also Provides
S9,5l4363 for Contracts
Authorized in Past Years.

lBy Morning Journal Special Leased wireI
Washington. Dec, Q. .A total Of
S2l.S04.S6t in cash for 1879 appro-
priations and Sg.bt1.363 for contracts
authorized for the years subsequent TO
1912 Is carried In the rivers and hnr-
hors bill reported To the house TODAY
by the rivers and harbors committee.
The members hope to bring up the
bin tomorrow. Besides the total car
red. Il IS expected that the sundry
civil bill viii carry several millions
additional for similar purposes. and
that when the bll reaches the senate
one OF the amendments viii provide
for "a survey OF the harbor AT Mon
tauk Point Long Island. a plan for
which was placed before the commit
tee too late for Insertion In the bill.
Montaul Point is the location OF an
old project for a sweeping change 10
moot the congestion OF docking 1t
New York the idea being 10 make
port for European liners ana big
terminal.
Some of the large items ia the bill,
ls reported today. are.
Locks and dams on the Ohio river,
~ 900 600 cash and $4,000. 600 In cour
tracts authorized for subsequent wears
ana S5,500.00Q cash for the Mississ
sippi river
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10
LOST CARLSBAD MAN
DISCOVERS HIMSELF
At THE KELLY CAMP

FL Paso. Texas, Dee. 81. j. Welch
of Carlsbad is not lost. He found him
self in Kelly. y. NJ. Tuesday and the
search for him in El Paso ended yes
terday greatly to the relief OF Mrs. l..
EIcheVerry.
Mr.. Welch is about 81 years of age
and "a stable, kindly gentleman. who
has for years been prominent In the
business circles Of Carlsbad. y. NJ
But he had decided To go to Williams
Ariz.. and AS Mrs. Etcheverry. also %
Carlsbad. was coming TO FL Paso 10
visit her sister. the two old friends
Travelled together. and the lady asked
Mr.. Welch 10 take care Of her money.
The couple reached Ei Paso the day
after Thanksgiving and Mrs. Etchey-
erry went direct TO the home Of her
sister. and Mr. Weich disappeared
from the face Of the earth. with an
Of Mrs Etcheverry's money IN his
possession But she never grew scri-
ous over his disappearance until three
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10

days later Then she began searching
the town for him with no success
Yesterday Mrs. Etchevcrry became
uneasy. She was convinced her friend
had met with foul treatment, and she
appealed To Detective Stansel She
told him she knew that Mr WEIGH
VAS on the square aud that something
serious had happened 10 him She
said il WAS impossible for him to dc
anything wrnng.
Detective Stansel got busy ana soon
learned thnt an Intoxicated man an
swering The description OF Wclch had
been seen ~ Socorro, y NJ. But tho
detective got no further, for Mrs.
Etcheverry returned To his office With
II letter from Kelly n. M. 1t was
written 10y Mr. Weleh and enclosed
a money order for her money.
So that's how Weleh found himself
and stopped the search for his dead
body in ll Paso Mr. Welch not only
forget the money but he also \left his
trunk in El Paso.
--.-------4-.-- u 49,. b..
santa Claus matinee, gem. today.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-10
BIG ROAD RACE FROM
PHOENIX TO TUCSON
NOW BEING ARRANGED

Phoenix. Ariz., Dec. S.-George
Purdy Bullard has received letter
nom Tenny williams, secretary of
the Tucson Automobile club. an
nouncing the perfection Of the de
tails necessary To insure a track eX-
hibition in Tucson on January q
This was done through the help Of
Mr. Bullard, who recommended the
meeting to the A. A. A., and Mr.. Bull
lard is now doing all he can To make
the meeting q fine success
The Tucson club is hoping to have
q large delegation of the Phoenix
motorists present at the meeting and
To that end has arranged a road race
from Phoenix Ia Tucson on January
lst. The Tucson Citizen has offered
a silver cup to the driver who covers
the distance betWeen Tucson and
Phoenix in the least time.
Mr. Bullard says that the roads are
In fine condition now and presum-
ably viii be by January lst The
race should be a good one and IL is
expected there will be several entries
Between ten and fifteen owners Of
machines have already signfied their
intention Of attending the meeting
though not all oil them will enter in
the race. Some prefer to make n
nice, leisurely trip and enjoy the ride
and the scenery which Mr.. Bullard
says can be done and still make the
trip in Approximately eight hours.
All are urged to go who can possibly
do so and further cement the feeling
of friendship between the two towns.
As Indicated the road race will be
On New Years Day, and the track
events the next day All VINO desire
to do so are urged to enter the track
races also. Mr.. Bullard viii soon be
provided with 9 program of events
and a little later with entry blanks.
which must be filled out some days
before the meeting. Mr.. Bullard win
attend the meeting as q member OF
the contest board of the \. a. A, and
l.. ]. Fireman of this city as "a mem
Der OF the technical beard of the a.
A. A., that the records may be ofii-
cial
Tho members of the board of trade
have been asked by Mr.. Bullard To
attend the meeting, as also has Mayor
Christy. and il is hoped the auto
drivers of the community generally
will try and attend the meeting, that
Phoenix may return the friendly feel
ing Of Tucson In coming here TO the
fair and other interesting Capital
city events.
Mr.. Euilard says the PRESCOTT pte-
ple expect to organize an automobile
club. or rather To affiliate with the
A 4. A.. and the logical result VIII
he That as soon as that is done
there will h- clo-er cooperation ne
tween the motorists Of the three cit
les from which many good results
IRE expected. For one thing. when
that is accomplished il will be a fine
thing 10 have an annual road race o.
each OF the three towns. ana su,h /
events as that will tend To a mutual !
itv of effort and interest in various
ways.