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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-12

ress Of invention growing out of the
old wireless telegraph. -
Mr.. Grayman, who had long been a
widower, had an only child, Miss Hell
en- Grayman, who was one of the
most beautiful girls in the richest so
cial circle Of New York and was dotted
on by her father. She was about
eighteen years of age, and it was the
common report that several European
counts and dukes and one prince
sought her hand But 1t was also
averred that she had refused them all.
This made Miss Grayman popular
with thousands who had never met
her. 1 recall that my interest in Miss
Grayman was first pleasantly awak-
ened by seeing her portrait in Sum
day journal over the title Of IAN
American Girl Who Is True to Ameri-
ca
One evening late in June, 1890, Miss
Grayman had retired TO her room on
the third story Of her fathers splendid
mansion in Fifth avenue and was
about to begin her toilet for the night
with the aid Of her maid. Susan Jack
son, when q peculiar noise at one Of
the windows facing Central park at
tracted their attention. Miss Gray
man had a favorite cat, which some
times signifed its desire to enter her
room by tapping on the door, and she
directed Susan to open the lattice. The
girl threw the window wide open, ex-
pecting, like her mistress, to see the
cat leap in.
But instead Of the cat a man stepped
inside.
He was instantly followed by COM
panion. Before the affrighted girls
could utter The scream that was upon
their lips they were seized and gag
ged, though with all possible gentle
ness, and then were swiftly carried out
Of the window and upon the deck of
an aero which f1oated against the wall
Of the house. The leader darted back
into the room, saying. "I'n put out the
light
He was gone only minute. As soon
as he emerged, leaving the room In
darkness, the aero glided out over the
trees OF the park The hour was not
very late; but, although the avenue
and the park in places were brilliantly
lighted, no passerby seems to have mo-
ticed the presence OF the areo.
Neither of the men who had entered
the room wore q mask OF made any
attempt at personal concealment In
fact the leader Immediately impress
ed Miss Grayman with his remarkably
handsome and refined face, as well as
his instructive politeness and gentility.
In few minutes the aero had risen
to a considerable elevation, revealing
the fiery lines of the streets below, and
then it fitted out into the darkness
over the Hudson. The handkerchiefs
that had been bound over the captives'
mouths were now removed, and they
were led into beautiful little cabin,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-12
Brown was heard as he approached.

Brown was heard as he approached.
smiling and bowling CALAMITY.
"Good morning, Miss Grayman," he
said. 'fYou are out rather earlier than
expected, and I must apologize for
not having had your coffee prepared
sooner. 1t will be, sent to your room
at once. As soon as you have finished
your breakfast if you will come out on
deck again 1 can promise that you
will no longer experience distress from
our elevation. 1 fancy that you are
not accustomed to these heights"
1T is my first aerial trip" she re-
piled.
81 am charmed to have had the op-
portunity of offering new pleasure to
Miss Grayman," he responded, ''for
pleasure know you will find it to be"
Miss Grayman colored slightly and
glanced at Payton with a smile which
she would not have bestowed upon
him If she had guessed his real char
acter or the seriousness Of her own sit
uation. She was On the point Of refer
ring again to the supposed plot Of her
friends when an unmistakable, French
woman with white cap on her head
appeared, bearing steaming urn. At
Payton's order she placed it on table
in Miss Grayman's room.
Go" said Payton, land take your
coffee while it is hot. Afterward we
will look over the landscape, which I
dare say is the most extensive you
have ever seen"
Miss Grayman and Susan entered
their apartment, and Payton turned
away.
Pm sure I shall like it." said Miss
Grayman as they slipped their coffee.
How easy the motion Isl It's much
pleasanter than a ship. don't know
why papa would never take an aero,
but he'll have to do it hereafter, for /
shall insist. / know shall not be the
least bit afraid or dizzy when we go
out again. It was the surprise that up
set me at f1rst-seeing things so aw-
fully far down, you know"
Payton was waiting for them when
they emerged.
"Oh," he exclaimed, ''isn't this glori-
Gus? Look at the view~
1t was indeed a most splendid pros
pect that was spread beneath them.
The sun had risen higher, and ffocks
Of beautiful clouds were casting pic
turesque shadows that fitted across
the rolling green surface of the earth.
why, the aero is all dressed in
whiteT' cried Miss Grayman, catching
sight Of the white fluffy material that
played in the wind created by their
rapid motion.
"Why shouldn't she wear gala dress
when she carries such passenger and
goes on such an errand?' responded
Payton, with a bow.
Whatever Of impertinence there
might have been in his words was
softened into graceful and acceptable
compliment by his voice and manner,
and Miss Grayman blushed and smiled
in return
Really, Commodore Brown, you do
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-12
By Garrett P. Servis S
Illustrated by Parker.

great pirate Of the period, but he made
an exclusive specially Of kidnapping,
and almost invariably he kidnapped wo-
men, whom he treated with the utmost
delicacy and consideration consistent
with sure capture and safe keeping.
There were many instances familiar
to newspaper readers of his magic per-
sonality so working upon his victims
that he won their respect and even
friendship.
Nevertheless he was without mercy
In his exactions. The object Of all his
abductions was ransom. No tears, no
entreaties, no consideration whatever,
had the slightest effect upon him.
Pay or stay was his word
The exploit which finally brought
Payton's career to an end was the
most extraordinary and romantic in
all the long list Of his adventures and
one which would never have been
dreamed OF by a man less recklessly
daring. at that time the most talked
about and the wealthiest Of New
York's billionaires was the late VIII
liam Grayman. He had accumulated
q stupendous fortune by means Of
corner in banks"
I was q young lieutenant in charge
of a government aero engaged In the
revenue service, and the one thing
outside my regular occupation that
especially interested me was the prog
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me too much honor. She said.

me too much honor" she said.
Impossible" was the reply, 'but I
know what is required in recognition
of the honor your friends have done
me-"
where shall we meet our friends? p
she asked quickly.
You certainly wouldn't wish me to
betray a confidence" he replied. smil-
Ing. 81 should like TO answer, but for
the present my lips are sealed"
"Oh. then tell me. please, how high
up are we? Susan says a hundred
miles. but say not more than ten"
Payton laughed heartily.
WELL" he said, you are nearer the
truth than Susan. although your esti-
mate. too, is a trife extravagant. Let
me see" and he consulted an Indicator
on the outer wall of the cabin. 1--WE
are Just q mile and a half above sea
level and about three-quarters Of q
mile above the highest peaks that you
see down there
''Then guessed truly that we were
going over mountains?'
ITO be sure we are. But it IS not
quite an unbroken wilderness. You
see that little town In the valley yon-
der. don't your
"IS that a town." asked Miss Gray
man, with surprise. 81 thought it was
a heap Of rocks"
mo, it is a town, though not a large
,ne. But you can see smoke rising
rom some of the chimneys."
'What is the name Of the town."
81 mustn't tell you that just now,
you know"
"Oh, yes; forgot that you are pledg
ed to secrecy. But suppose am at
liberty to guess. and guess that these
are the Catskills."
Perhaps said Payton, with another
smile. Really, Miss Grayman," he
added in a serious tone, ''if had fore
seen how unpleasant it would be to
decline to answer your perfectly rea-
sonable questions 1 should have hest
tated to accept this mission"
The girl actually rebuked herself for
letting her curiosity increase the en-
barrassment OF a gentleman who she
felt must keenly regret his rather
equivocal position.
"You know the Mitchells in Wash
ington, l suppose?s she asked.
Payton saw that if this question
were followed by a cross examination
he would be trapped; accordingly he
shut or that line Of inquiry at once.
"Oh, Miss Grayman," he said, ''of
course know almost everybody worth
knowing in Washington. but really,
you see. if we begin to discuss these
things we shall inevitably trench upon
forbidden ground you IN
derstand. only for the moment. After
ward, in a little while, everything viii
be clear and we can talk freely. In
the meantime let me beg OF you not to
lose the enjoyment Of this glorious
cruise in the pure morning air.
1T is wonderfully beautiful" replied
Miss Grayman, "and to me the ap-
Dearance Of the earth seen from so
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great q height is indeed revelation
It is entirely unlike the view from
mountain. And then it glides away
under Us so fast It seems as If it
were flying and we standing still But,
look" she exclaimed, cIasping her
hands, I'VE are actually among the
cloudsr'
A huge roller OF cirro-cumuIus which
seemed rushing to meet them had sud
denly attracted her attention It was
so dazzlingly beautiful that for mo-
ment she closed her eyes, The sun
beams that transfused It's margins en-
circied It with q border OF gold and
pink, while the denser central parts
were OF a delicate pearl gray csouded
with soft opa1ine masses. Suddenly
the Chameleon plunged into the cloud.
In an instant the sunshine and the COD
or were gone, the blue sky vanished,
the earth beneath was concealed, and
they seemed to have passed from she
brilliant morning into thick, damp,
dismal fog. Raindrops gathered on
the rigging OF the acre, and with sur
prising quickness the deck became
dripping wet The cold, by contrast.
seemed intense and very penetrating.
and Miss Grayman shivered-
go into your room at once, Miss
Grayman.S said Payton. This IS no
place for you now; you viii take cold
In a few minutes we shall emerge
from the cloud and all Will be as be-
fore"
She was about to obey, calling Susan
to follow her, when q spasm seemed
to seize her. succeeded by 8 paralysis
which prohibited all movement She
became as helpless as If her hands had
grasped the handles OF q powerful cleo
trfcal machine At the same time a
curious cracking noise broke out on
all sides and little pointed flames flick
cred on every jutting object Susan
cried out in terror, but Miss Grayman
was unable to open her lips.
These enigmatical electric phenom-
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-12

"HE extraordinary outbreak of
piracy which followed with
such astonishing promptness
the general adoption Of aerial
navigation in the fourth decade of the
twentieth century viii no doubt be re-
garded by future historians as one of
the greatest euriosities of human an
mails. 1t has already been the subject
of much laborious research and Of
many learned disquisitions, while the
public has eagerly devoured the lives"
of a dozen Of those astounding ma
rauders of the atmosphere. who de-
seconded from the sky, with the speed
and ferocity of famished eagles. Whole
towns were sometimes laid under con-
tribution, the terror inspired by drop
ping bombs banishing all thought Of
effective resistance.
OF all the desperate adventures OF
that period none was so fascinating in
personality or had the romantic charm
that characterized Captain Alfonso
Payton, a Spanish American, whose
real Christian name was probably that
which he gave, but who had dropped
the name Of his family, which was said
to be one Of the oldest and proudest
in Spain, dating back to the days Of
the conquistadOres Payton's exploits
in his famous aero Chameleon com
manded q great deal Of attention at
times in the newspapers, but his story
has never been fully told, and the clos
ing details, the most amazing of all,
were withheld from public knowledge
for reasons which will be apparent in
what l am about to relate
Payton, or Captain Alfonso as his
reckless crew always called him, was
one Of the handsomest men that have
ever seen. He had Spaniard's eyes
and complexion. with the stature and
vigor of modern American, while his
manners were those Of an ideal prince.
The charm OF his personality was felt
by everybody who came In contact
with him. He was exceedingly we'll
educated, especially in everything
which makes q man attractive to wo-
men. and IL he had chosen to lead an
honest life he could unques1onably
have. married almost any heiress or
any beautiful girl that he might have
fancied, and he would have been an
ornament to society.
But he was a born pirate Brave
and fearless, he was absolutely reck-
less of the opinions of mankind, re-
joieed In his wickedness, sought only
the. qualification Of bis whins and
pleasures, and yet he could commit an
outrage on the liberty and personal
rights Of others with such winning
gentleness, such delicate consideration
for their feelings, that often the sting
was not at the moment perceived.
Payton's methods were peculiar He
had chosen his line, and he stuck to it
until the end. He never attacked
treasure laden fiers, such as the early
transatlantic liners Of the Information
al Aero express, which constituted the
favorite prey Of Morton. the other
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-12
lay awake thinking and wondering for
hours.
CHAPTER II.
AFTER AN. ALL NIGHT FLIGHT.

AFTER AN ALL NIGHT FLIGHT.
TATHEN Miss Grayman and her
MAJ maid awoke the Chameleon
VU was running high in the cool
blue morning air, and the
rays of the just risen sun were stream
Ing across the tops of seemingly bound
less forests spread far below them.
They were, indeed, at so great an ele-
vation that the hills and valleys, COW
cred by the green mantle Of the trees,
resembled the swells and troughs Of
immense waves. Here and there
bare rocky mass rose out Of the sea Of
vegetation like an island.
Miss Grayman had never been on
an aero before. Her father always
preferred the old fashioned railroads
and steamships, and she seldom made
even a short journey without him. AS
she glanced over the edge of the deck,
which seemed frightfully close, and
her eyes ranged down the clear atmos-
pheric depths. beholding the earth so
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-12

far beneath, she became giddy and
chung convulsively to her companion.
But Susan was no less affected than
her mistress by the unaccustomed ex-
perience and could lend her neither
support nor courage. They were about
precipitately 20 retire into their room
when the CHEEKY voice OF Commodore
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Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09
DIsadvantaee 10 AmerIca.

"The repeal of the treaty OF 1892 has
been suggested. but all the disadvantage
OF such a step would fall upon the United
states, Russian customs statistics from
1906 20 1910 show that the Russian ex-
ports to America amounted 20 H. .0O00Oc
roubles 62O.5OO.O .OOO) and imports to 1885,
0OOOc0 roubies. The figures In the De.
partmeut of Commerce and Labor al
Washington put the Russian exports at
7OOOo.OOO roubles and the imports at 227..
100000 roubles.
Furthermore the American importr
into Russia arc constantly growing. They
amounted to 100000 roubies in 1906 ane
7SyO0o,OOo roubles In 1910,
1T is to be regretted II the tradltionally
friendly relations between true-borr
Americans and Russians are disturbed.
'The Views OF section OF congress are
not the Views OF the entire population
May the true-born Americans persuade
their new-comlng fellow citizens that th,
interests OF the Jewish element which 4
per cent OF the population. are no
Identical with the Interests OF the entlr,
United states. and that a bad peace will
Russia Is preferable to a good quarrel
| even In the customs sphere"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09
DR.. Andrews May
Manage DrummerS

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Dec. 7-(Speclal.)-- -
John Holland. president OF the local
Western league base ball club, announced
tonight that he had virtually closed a
deal whereby Or. Jason Andrews the
veteran bail player. will become
Drummer in 1912.
Andrews will play third base and 1t is
possible that he will be made manager
Of the club to succeed Charles Shaffer.
another veteran. Andrews managed the
Kewanee Central association club last
season, but prior TO that time had always
been I'm better league,
He has managed clubs in Oklahoma
City OF the Texas league and Hutchinson
and Topeka in the old Western associa-
ton. Several years ago he played in ST.
Joseph and Sioux City of this league.
| II is probable that more stories have
been printed regarding the sayings and
dolngs OF Andrews on the ball field than
OF any other minor league ball player.
The announcement regarding Andrews
follows closely the purchase OF Infielder
soffel from the Hartford Comm club,
who Is expected TO replace Barney Reilly,
the Yale star, who has been with the To-
cal club for two seasons, but who goes
10 Brooklyn in the spring
Robbie Meinke. the Chicago City
Lacquer. who played short for the Drum
mers in 1911. has returned here and
ioined the colony OF BAH players Meinke
returned TO Chicago at the close OF the
season. married a Chicago giri and re-
turned here to go to work.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09
UNIVERSITY OF OMAHA
BOYS WIN THEIR SWEATERS

The athletic board at the University OF
Omaha has awarded the coveted 20" TO
fourteen members OF the foot ball squad
for participation In foot pa;i games dur
ing the last season. Those receiving let
ters are:
Neal Parsons, left end; Stanton Sails
bury, left tackle; Victor Jorgenson. left
guard: Charles Frandsen. center; Peter
strehlow, right guard; John selby. right
tackle; Ray Reel. right end; George Par
ish. quarterback; Andrew Dow, left half
and quarterback: Almet solomon, full
back: Paul seiby, right half: Neal Doren.
center and guard; willard Flor. right
end; David Larsen, left half.
Letters are given for participation in
half the intercollegiate games OF the sea-
son, with the exception Of this season,
when letters were given for playing in
two-thirds OF the games. The reason for
doing this was because this season there
we're very few games.
/ The minstrel show, which viii be given
as a means OF raising money to purchase
/ sweaters for the men who earned letters,
! Is progressing nicely and is receiving the
support OF all the students at the lnstl-
tuition. The sale OF tickets indicates that
financially II will be a bigger success
than the gala day exercises OF last year.
Aside from the student talent a number
Of the best amateur actors In the city
nave volunteered their services. Thurs.
day evening. December 2i. has been def.
nitely settled upon as the date OF givins
the show.
The membership department of this
Young Mems Christian association is 81
well pleased with the work Of the boys
II will ask them to repeat the show al
the association rooms for the benefit oi
the members.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09
GZAR'S REPLY ON PASSPORTS
Prohibition Of Jews Established Be-
fore Date Of Treaty.
REPEAL WOULD HIT AMERICA
Had Peace with Russian Empire
Preferable 90 Good Quarrel, Even
An Customs sphere, Says
Editorial.

ST PETERSBURG, Dec. S-The SEMI
official Rossla I'm a two-coiumn editorial
on Representative sulzer's proposal 10
abfogate the Russian treaty will say to-
morrow:
The news Is no surprise. as a similar
motion was made In 1907. The prohibl-
tion OF foreign Jews, irrespective OF ma
tionality. from entering Russia, as well as
Russian Jews who emigrated without per
mission. was established by law ON March
% and August H. 1894 The Russo-Ameri-
can treaty, eight years later, contains nc
provision with respect to a modification
OF the existing law In favor OF American
Jews American Jews err In supposlnG
that Russia has introduced new restric-
tions with regard TO them
"on the contrary Russian legislation Of
1859 granted admission TO certain Sc,
iected categories. Regulations adopted
March q. 1891. empower the Russian con.
sui to wise passports OF heads OF business
firms and also their commercial travellers
representatives and clerks without llmita'
tion with respect to admission TO the
pale and without preliminary sanction bS
the minister OF the interior. The pass
ports OF other Jews are vlsed wlsh the
sanction of the minister OF the interior.
Right Cannot he Disputed.
THUS. all Jewish business men and al
others engaged in an occupation not re
garded as undesirable may enter and re
side In Russia for six months. But tn,
sovereign right not to admit undesirable
cannot be disputed and is exercised YER,
strictly by the United States itself
''only Jews emigrating through thu
agency OF the Jewish Colonization society
are permanently excluded, in accordance
with the rules OF March "a, 1882 OF tn
eleven American Jews applying for {
wise during 1910 only three were rejected
The laws for the readmission OF for
eign Jews cannot be changed as re
suit OF demonstrations OF groups Of
AmeEsaRoIeyR no6ias q result Of triendl
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09
BODY OF STATE SENATOR is
EMBALMED WHILE ON TRAIN

BALTIMORE, Dec. S-Probably the
most unique case ever recorded IN
embalming took place today when the
body OF ]. Henry Cochran, late state SEN
ator. was embalmed on train goins
from this city to Williamsport. The body
Of Mr. Cochran reached here this morning
by steamer from Rosegill. Va. where he
died. There not being a sufficient inter.
val 10 prepare the body for burial before
train time an extra baggage car was at.
taehed TO the train for the use OF tho
undertakers.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09
UNIVERSITY OF OMAHA BOYS
TO SETTLE THE QUESTION

Resolved. That a small university has
greater advantages than a large school,"
will be the subject for debate by the
Debating and oratoricaf association OF
the University OF Omaha Friday evening.
G. A. Perelval will support the affirma-
tive. while stanton Salisbury will point
out the advantageous features OF the big
universities.
Other numbers on the program viii be
Reading. Peter Strehlowi current topics.
Robert Strehlow; general discussion OF
the different phases OF the question de-
bated will follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09

The player seized the ball as Il rolled
away from the hGlfback and started down
the field with II.
Just as he crossed the goal line he
stumbled and fell ana broke his neck.
What was the cause Of DEATH they
asked the coroner An aceidenty
made a note of u.-ClevelaRd Plain
Lealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09
FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE FIRE
OF THE YEAR CAUSES PANIC

HANCOCK, Mich. Dec. S.-The first
Christmas tree blazs Of the year occurred
here today. At the Atlantic school. where
teachers had prepared a tree aud a pro-
gram OF exercises. the evergreen branches
caught fire and a panic followed. Two
teachers tainted. but the flame was ex.
tinguished with small damage.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09

representations on the part Of the United
States. The United States government
Of course does not possess the right OF
interference in the home affairs Of Rus
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-09
HYMENEAL
OherR-UnhY.

YORK, Neb.. Dec. T.--(special l-Arthur
J. oberg OF Polk and Miss Nellie p.
Usby OF Benedict were married yester-
day by County Judge wray.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-10-14
THE DEMocRATlc-KUHlo CHARGES.

The charges which
ernor Frear in the Delegate Kuho this:
Kuhios voting the aboriginal
them the Tstcomers
to
well arraign the
assan the
not do his best
Is to
at in Hawaii blind the Ttorys through
Democratic
ue largely Kuhio friends
hrmed by idle anaEa and mule
appropriation
element the population small mortgagebe holdings
i a Chinaman i
That homesteads when the
practical
which
the unwngness the Legislature
deprves him opportunity
business, bound
the
their which Kuhos legislative friends
misbegoten
public
will
he Delegate
before committees
public
subject Of represents
Kuho
negligible