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foundry, Mr.. Loane."


with suspicion as he watched Boscawen. He
fancied that the man was too much at his
ease 1t might, of course, be assumed he
rather thought it was Still, it was wonder
fully we'll maintained
''Look here, he broke out suddenly. 81
don't want to be any harder on you than
need be. Make me an offer"
Boscawen was trapped into little ges-
ture of helplessness and deprecatory smile.
Greatly, SIR" he said, eff you have been
looking into my affairs, as you say, you
should have learnt that am not in posi-
ton to-"
'Ah, but wait Loane cut in. "There are
ways of raising money when man is about
to make such marriage as you are making.
Now, look here, I'll tell you what I'll do
with you. You shall have the letters for
four thousand pounds, and you shall have
a week to find the money. Now, I am sure
I can't be fairer than that. But that's the
lowest absolutely rock-bottom. - .u.#
Boscawen pressed the bell, without an
swering.
L
Loane ''before- well-you understand. So
expect me here this day week at about this
time. And if you'll take my advice"
$50 long them said Loane, genially,
''This day week at about this time"
every WE'LL then," said Boscawen almost
despite himself, and WINGED to hear the
blaclzmailers answering chuckle before the
door closed between them.
The next moment Boscawen was an alter
ed man. All the iron self-possession in
which he had cased himself fell away from
him, and he dropped limp and beaten to a
chair, betraying in full the defeat which al
ready he had partly betrayed in his last
words of consent to another interview with
Loane.
For perhaps half an hour he sat there,
staring into the fire, his chin resting on his
clenched hands, and when at the end of that
time. Smith came to remind him that he was
dining out, he found Boscawen so wild-eyed
and haggard that he became solicitous for
his masters health Boscawen admitted
readily that he was not feeling very well.
''I don't think I shall go, after all, " he
said "Give me telegram form"
He wrote the wire of excuse, and dispatch
ed Smith with it. Then he sat down again
to think and his thoughts were black and
evil To have his life ruined by that social
vampire. Loane, armed with those letters,
betraying that bitterly repented folly of his
adolescence those dateless letters upon
which malice could set any date it chose!
It stirred him to a wild, phrenetic rage. He
would kill Loane before he allowed the man
to work his evil way. The thought shaped
itself rapidly into resolve, and Boscawen
found himself rejoicing at the thought that
Loane was to return in weeks time. That
interview should be fateful.
Thnn he recoiled in Sudden horror from
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Despite himself, despite his nature and his
resolve, Boscawen paused; nor could he en-
tirely repress CLEAN Of interest IN his eyes,
Observing this, Loane followed up the adj
vantage which he conceived that he had won.
He threw back his dress overcoat, revealing
a white expanse of shirt and pique waist
coat underneath, garlanded by massive
watch-chain.
CHOW listen to me moment I've been
looking into your affairs, and it has become
plain to me now that you couldn't afford
the price [ asked yesterday If I'd known
as much then, shouldn't have pressed you
so hard I don't want to ruin you, you
know. All want is to-well-to-"
''To levy as much blacl1mail as you can,
Boscawen suggested evenly.
The other scowled an instant; then smiled
almost wistfully "Ah, well Words break
no bones, you know But, all the same,
don It think there's any call for you to be
unpleasant.
ooh, none at all, Boscawen agreed.
"When a perfect BLACKBOARD, such as your
for fraud, and who has been expelled from
a third-rate club for cheating at cards, at
tempts to blackmail me, there cannot, OF
course be the least possible occasion for me
to be unpleasant [ must apologize, Mr..
Loane, if my reception Of you appears to
lack that warmth to which your social status
and your lofty attainments entitle you.
eff you think sarcasm's going to help
you." said Loane, flushing heavily, you re
mistaken. I am a patient man, Mr. Bos-
cawen; but you mustn t suppose that there
are no limits to my patience"
"Why not, since you appear to suppose
that there are limits to mine?' flashed Bos-
cawen. "Come, Mr. Loane; think you
might be better employed. -
Loane rose heavily, his anger mastering
him for moment. 81 think so myself,
said he. shortly. 'But don't blame me al
forwards" Then he recovered his lmperme-
ability to insult, and checked IN the act Oh
buttoning his overcoat. 81 wish you had
been reasonable" he said softly. 81 want
TO behave well to you in this. It's no pleas
ure to me to nufC your lHIereoCo' CIV W
my word Of honor it ism t"
"With such security who would not trust
you?" wondered Boscawen.
every WE'LL snapped Loane. Since you
are determined to be offensive, I'll say no
more"
He turned as if to go; Boscawen advanced
another step towards the bell. Then hoane
checked again "Come now, Mr.. Bos-
cawen.'' he resumed in a wheedling tone.
"Say five thousand pounds, and the letters
are yours. Five thousand pounds-a thou
sand pounds letter. Now, that's reason
able, I'm sure"
"Ill take your word for it" Boscawen
AGREED with him. 'FYou should know the
va1na IF the wares YOU trade in. But | am
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THE BLACKMAILER.
BY RAFAEL SABATINI.

tall, graceful figure of man, before the fire
in his study, one foot resting upon the curb.
The room was in darkness save for the glow
of the fire, which played ruddily over the
mans clear-cut, resolute face and abundant,
prematurely -whitened hair.
Somewhere in the flat an electric bell trill-
ed briskly. He stirred at the sound, and
looked at his watch, holding it to catch the
freight Steps approached muffed by the
thick carpet in the corridor. He moved to
the switch and turned up the lights as the
door opened.
Mr. Loane, SIR Smith announced, and
like the perfect servant that he was-ob-
serving the surprised jerk of Boscawen's
head and the shade of annoyance that cross
ed his face, he was quick to add: Mr.
Loane, sir said that you were expecting
him. -
The visitor thrust past him into the room
'ETo be sure you were expecting me, weren't
you?" he clustered, to dissemble his doubts
of the reception that might await him; and
he proffered his hand to Boscawen.
Boscawen looked at the hand, looked at
the mans coarse, bloated face under the
opera hat which he had not troubled to re-
move and then looked at Smith, dismissing
him with a glance. The servant vanished,
considerably perturbed.
Loane continued to proffer his hand. Bos-
cawen looked at him again, critically. 1t
was a fatter hand than one would have ex-
pected from the general build of the man.
It was yellowish in tint, and the skin was
slightly crinzled; there were diamonds on
two of it's fingers. It reminded Boscawen
unpleasantly Of jeWeled toad
'FWhat do you expect me to do with
that?" he inquired coldly offensive.
Loane flushed to his eyes, withdrew the
hand at last, and uttered sneering laugh
to save his countenance. So, that's your
tone, them said he ''What do I expect
you to do with it," He laughed shortly.
"Well-that's for you to say. I can make
or mar you"
''Have you intruded here to tell me
that?" wondered Boscawen ice-cold in his
anger. edo you propose to recommence
Yesterdays arguments I thought that we
understood each other"
CHOW, that's just what we don't do, )" said
Loane, and, unlimited, dropped into an arm
chair.
Gas much as is necessary, at least, y Bos-
cawen countered, and looked at his watch
again. 81 am afraid you are OBTAINING me,
Mr. Loane. am dining out"
ooh +osh ~ said Loane elegantly "Thats
not the way to come to terms.
81 am not concerned in coming to terms.
I imagined that I made myself perfectly
plain to you yesterday You are at liberty
to proceed in any way that commends itself
to Won. I don't see that there is anything
to be gained by prolonging this interview
And with that Boscawen moved towards the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02

his numerous victories, and also by reason
of his marris &c with Madeleine heiress
and sole survivor Of the ducal house Of
Luxembourg Ptney. With the death OF
Edouard de Montmorency. in 1878. his
dukedom OF Beaumont and his title Of
Prince dc Luxembourg became extinct. be-
ing restricted to his descendants in the
male line.
II is A question whether his dukedom OF
Luxembourg Pinoy became extinct for ac-
cording 10 a royal edct bearing a date in
May, hi. the dukedom is transmissible 10
the male descendants Par cele uui de-
scend ct est de la maison OF du nom de
eige" C'By her who descends and is of
the house and Of the name Of him in whose
favor the dukedom has been granted. y
There are only two or three patents OF
nobility In France granted by former
Kings. which bear stipulations of this kind.
which may be construed TO mean that the
honors are heritable through the female
line. THIS. however, IS contrary TO the
laws of the land sanctioned by Parliament.
which expressly restrict the descent of
nobiisry honors TO the male line direct, in
order of primogeniture. 1t is owing TO this
doubt that Count Felix Hunolstein abstains
from use of the ducal title of Luxembourg
Piney and is content with the name under
which he won distinction on the battle
fields of Tonkin.
MARQUIsE DE FONTENOY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
RIOTS LAST ALL NIGHT
French Cavalry Charges Mob,
but Soldiers Are Pulled Down.

Paris, Sept l-Rioting which broke out
at st. Quentin yesterday evening owing TO
the high price Of food lasted all night \
regiment OF infantry and a squadron OF
cavalry. called out to quel the disturbance,
were unable TO cope with the mob. which
plunderd shops in different parts Of the
city AT the same time. Frequent cavalry
charges were made. and several Of the
cavarymen were pulled from their horses
and beaten. Twenty OF the rioters were
taken TO the hospital severely injured.
At Lens trade is reported to be COM
pletely at a standstill owing 10 the fear or
riots. The shutters have been put up on
all shop windows.
PROFESSIONS. town meetings. the sacking
OF shops and detached incidents Of violence
are reported from numerous places in the
northern department.
Premier Caillaux to-day discussed with
NJ. Couyba, the Minister OF Commerce. and
J. PANS, the Minister Of Agriculture, meas
ures which are 10 make lower prices OF
food possible Among the measures under
consideration are the Importation Of meat
and livestock and the suspension OF various
taxes Nothing, however. will be done until
a fuller inquiry has been made into the
grievance, which in many cases are sus-
ceptible OF local correction.
Owing TO the heavy municipal taxes but
ter az Lille. one of the centres OF disorder
is A cents a pound, while at Rennes, In
the Department Of IIle-et-Vlaine, It is 2
cents a pound The high prices are due
largely 20 the octroi taxes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
TO BEAR CITYS BURDEN
New Architects of Brooklyn Mu-
nicipal Building Must Do So.

The hoodoo which has been logging the
plans for the new Municipal Building or
Brooklyn as persistently as i'll luck has
haunted drydock No. Z at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard is still doing business AT the
same old stand. So far IL will take about
900 70 pay the fees Of architects who
were employed by former administrations
TO draw UP plans for the structure.
The amount was raised 10 that figure by
Lord & Hewlett the firm employed by Bird
S. Golfer. Their claim, just fled in the
Finance Department. is for $4,000. Borough
President Steers is of the opinion that only
SEQ 600 will have to be paid 10 the architects
OF former administrations. and he is deter
mined 10 give the contract for the new
plans of the structure 10 a firm that will
deduct the So cco from its figures. As the
fees OF the architects Will amount 10 $4,000
3 per cent OF the cost Of the building
there will be substantial sum left after
the deduction.
The architects Of the city dislike Mr..
Steers's proposal and intend to send a dele
cation TO him to oppose his plan OF put
ting the burden of the city on their shoul-
ders. Mr. Steers expects TO announce his
selection Of architects on Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
THE BARON WONT WED HERE
No Divorce Papers, No License, He Is
Told--Will Try Chicago Next

Rirger Vessel. a dignifed foreigner VINO
.atd no was a Swedish baron. eXpressed
himself in rather vigorous terms IN regard
,o the marriage law here yesterday when
tho clerks i'm the License Bureau III the
CIV Hall refused to issue a license TO Nun
and Mrs Marie Noer. OF Chicago
Mr. Vessel wrote out an appiicauoh
blank. in which he said he was porn ID
Norway thirty-nine years ago ana now
lived in Stockholm, Sweden. He said that
the marriage he was contemplating would
he his fourth two Of his previous wives
being dead and the third one divorced
Inst there was where the rub came Inc
clerk asked for copies Of his divorce papers
He said they were in Sweden. Nheh ne
was told that the license couid not De
issued until he produced them ne tore the
anplIcation to ~hreds. declaring IL To be
rbs irste baron declared he and his
eancae would 90 to Chicago where the
~ Uere not so announcement
friend who accompanied w ga. oh
said he had met Mr.. Noer on rrctht trlp
from Sweden. and that she was "auoN OF
,,,c,ns I'm The application her age WAS
gi,eu as forty-three years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
EXPRESSES AMITY FOR U. S.
German Newspaper Comments on Steu-
ben Presentation to Kaiser.

RerIin Sent. THE "Norddeutsche ALICE
moline Zeituug" prints an editorial to-day
relative TO the presentation TO En-
peror William tomorrow by Representa-
tive Richard Barthodt and S. B. Wolfram
on behalf Of the American people, OF a
reproduction Of the General Baron Won
Steuben statue in Washington.
This event" the newspaper says, again
directs general attention to the old and
historic relations between German and the
United States, reaching back to the Revo-
luton. GeIeral Won Steuben, who, as a
young officer fought under Frederick the
Great. devoted his ripper years to the
Young free state across the ocean, and he
represents the German share In the build
ing up Of the great American state. which
now. as a world power. interposes 10 shape
the history Of nations.
We in Germany can understand the
special pride with which our racial kindred
who have found their second home across
the ocean regard their eminent country
man. and we regard with high satisfaction
the honor paid By the entire American
nation n the leader and fellow citizen Of
German stock
The article then calls attention 10 the
valuable elements of German emigration 10
the United States, and closes with A COM
ELEMENTARY reference 20 the American spe-
cial ambassadors who are 10 present the
gift OF the American people 10 the German
Emperor.
The German Foreign Secretary, Herr Won
Kiderlen- Waechter, received Messrs. Bar
tholdt and Wolfram this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
WANTS TO STUDY TYPHOID
Lederle Wont Show Records, So
DR.. w. H. Allen Goes to Court.

DR. William H Allen. director Of the
Bureau Of Municipal Research. made ap-
plication as a taxpayer yesterday for an
order from the Supreme Court directing
the Board OF Health 10 allow him 10 in
spect the typhoid fever records OF the de-
partment. The motion will be argued next
Wednesday.
Dr. Allen said that in view Of the ex-
istence of typhoid in the city It was i'm
portant that his bureau be permitted TO
see all the records Of the Health Depart
ment. Commissioner Lederle refused TO
give the desired permission. DR.. Allen said
# was against the public interest TO keep
the records secret.
Clarence King. counsel for DR.. Allen, said
it was the purpose Of Dr. Allen to study
the relation of milk inspection TO typhoid
infection. He hoped the investigation
would give information that would prove
valuable in the future in checking a like
outbreak Of disease. Without the use OF
the public records this was impossible,
said the lawyer
Mr. King said that in 1903 the department
DESTROYED more milk IN the fall than IN
the summer and that IN the summer
months there were fewer milk inspections
Than in the fall The names OF the milk
dealers forbidden TO sell milk nave not been
made public, according 10 Mr.. King
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
FIND BLOND ESQUIMAUS
Far North Explorers Report
Tribe with Blue Eyes.

In a letter made public yesterday by DR..
H g Bumpus, former curator of the
American Museum Of Natural History, DR..
Rudolph y Anderson the zoologist' ana
VaIhjalmur Stefansson who are exploring
the Arctic region for the museum, an
nounced the discovery Of new tribe OF
Esquimaus.
DR.. Anderson wrote OF an Esquimau
tribe with blue eyes and light colored hair.
None Of those with whom the exploring
party talked could count above five. None
Of them had ever seen a white man or an
Indian before, and Or Anderson thinks
that they are descendants Of a white tribe
that is known 10 have disappeared in the
Greenland country more than three CEN
turtles ago.
Letters from DR.. Anderson and Stefans-
son were mailed 70 Professor Bumpus six
months ago ard the explorers, who have
been in the field since 190S. said that they
were IN sound health and had accumulated
a large quantity of material for the mu-
scum. Their specimens and data will be
forwarded TO the museum when they re-
turn 70 their caches near the south coast
line Their explorations have been made
between the Coppermine River and Cape
Parry The explorers will remain in that
region until they nave made complete
exploration Of the surrounding territory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
Docs Not Use the DucaI TltIe.

'1ua, Felix HunOlsteiu VINO mas Oe'H
Prosecuting IN London some people for
icius iu possession Of certain family por-
traits by Miensrd. stolen from ms resi-
cence In the Rue FRANCOIS Premier IN
Paris. is. Don spite Of his German name
ilenchman through and through de won
biz Cross Of the Legion Of Honor as an
officer In the French navy under hre ia
IonKln. and. according TO some geneaiosI-
cal experts Boo France. has a right ~ the
ouCal title N uxemDOurg- Piney OF "hi'"'
however. he docs not make any use pr
ierung the name OF Hunolstein, VINO" -
one OF the most ancient and iiiustTlou' "'
tne old German Empire. figuring III ."'
Nnelungeu ami ln the records oi
flrst Crusade 20 can also show hu'iiD, T,
Oh matrimonial alliances with the o','
.''iman emIerors and with the houses -,
luxembourg and of H3psburg.
eAolgh, however the Hunolsteins he','
ioS' beyond the rank OF aaron IN HeIiiia''-
"i' the house is stl extensively rep
senisd In Germany by oarons OF liui'"'
''h In France they have been count
decree ~ Louis XIV. since the
SHINING ~ tho eighteenth century.
''nt Anthonv Hunoistein. father
IN feiiz, married the oldest daush"
lao ard no Noatmorency. last puH'
aAinont Duke Of Luxembourg Piney ai',
''e y luxembourg dignitics when 70
bestowed upon the famous harsna.
''A~em0ours in 1851. IL recognition 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
TRADE IN HAVANA TIED UP
Wholesale District Idle, Owing
to. Transfers Strike.

Havana. Sept. IA general strike Of
3,40O Havana teamsters was called here
to-day. The walkout Is the outgrowth
If n minor strike which was declared
fifteen DAYS ago. on the refusal Of the
employers to grant the men an increase
OF wages
The wholesale district If the city -
tied up by the strike. Men who en-
deavored to replace the strikers were
stoned to-day and a policeman was un-
horsed The disorders, while not serious
to-day threaten TO grow in violence I'M
less an agreement is speedily reached.
At present both strikers and employ
ers maintain an unyielding attitude.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
pARRAcH HOME ASKS FOR AID.

The Darrach Home for Crippled Chill
dren. which has permanent home az No.
11s West 1O4th street and a summer home
at the Adee mansion, Pelham Bay Park
has sent out an announcement 20 its
friends OF an appeal for aid, saying that
its finances are at very low ebb A con-
siderable expenditure was necessary 20
make the summer home comfortable and
TO equip II with fire escapes The Adee
mansion is owned by the city Of New
York. but the home has assurances that
1t may have the use Of the property for
several years 10 come At least $3.50 ia
needed. says the appeal, for the work or
the next two months. The treasurer ~
Charles Elliott Warren, Of the Lincoln Ma
tiOnal Bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
M. P. AVERTS STRIKE
Persuades Coal Miners to Await
October Conference.

London. Sept IA general strike or 'ne
South Wales coal miners for a minimum
wage scale has been averted OWING 10 Tue
influence brought 10 bear with them oS
the Right Hon. William Abraham Mempet
10 Parliament for the Rhondda DIVISION OF
C;Iauorganshire and also president OF the
south wales Miners Federation. Although
two thirds of the miners favored strike
Mr. Abraham implored them In letter
not 10 resort TO so rash and disastrous
measure. which he said could not but fail'
h,cause the question Of "A minimum wage
Gas not vet ripe for settlement The ques-
ton could better be dealt with, he added,
-, tho october conference of the Miners
Federation Of Great Britain.
one instance Of the effect of the recent
shipping strike is that the Exports rom
bradford for August show decrease over
,I,a nrevious month Of siO97N. Bradford is
The principal seat of woollen and worsted
manufactures or Yorkshire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
TO BE "EMPEROR OF IBERIA"
King Carlos of Portugal, 1t
Seems, Cherished This Dream.

Lisbon, Sept. 1.-The Assembly was
informed to-day that the commission APP
pointed by the government TO collect the
letters and documents abandoned by the
Portuguese royal family in its flight last
year had discovered letters showing that
in 1876 King Luis was plotting to obtain
the Spanish throne and be proclaimed
Emperor of Iberia.
Other correspondence found tends to
show that King Carlos had similar
plan in view at the time Of the death of
King Alfonso MI, father Of the present
Spanish monarch.
The Patriarch Of Lisbon is authority
for the statement that the Holy See has
been advised of the probability Of a
complete remodelling of the law concern
ing the separa ton of Church and State.
and that Pope Plus has declared that if
the remodelling is along liberal lines the
Church will accept the law and resume
diplomatic relations with Portugal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-02
SAW THE ROOSEVELT BABY
Mrs. Alexander Thinks She Resembles
Her Grandfather.
nv Telegraph 10 The Tribune

Los Angeles. Cal, Sept. After crossing
the continent TO see Theodore Roosevelt.
ir.'s. baby, whose mother is his niece,
Charles B. Alexander. Of New York, ar
rived in the city with his wife and three
daughters for a few hours stay on their
trip home from San Francisco.
1T is a cunning little yOungster," said
Mrs Alexander. Il think IL resembles IT'S
distinguished grandfather, although oi
course the baby Is 50 young that II IL
hard TO tell who It does look like The
Young Roosevelts are very happy in their
new home. even though they are separated
from their friends in the East, and the
baby is a healthy little dear, with lusty
voice. They think the world Of it,
VIII she be President OF the United
States some day. Ike her grandfather
Mrs. Alexander was asked.
She is not a sunragette," she answered.
with a smile.