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tcontinued from Yesterday
CHAPTER xXXI.
Between Two F1rcpiaces.


What with the excitement of the
discovery. the walk home under the
stars in wet shoes and dragged skirts.
and getting upstairs and undressed
without rousing Liddy. ] was COM
pleteIy used up. What to do with my
boots was the greatest puzzle OF ALL
there being no place IN the house safe
from Liddy. until / decided to slip
upstairs the next morning and drop
them into the hole the ghost had
made in the trunk-room wall.
j went asleep as soon as ] reached
this decision. and in my dreams I
lived over again the events or the
night. Again | saw the group around
the silent figure on the grass, and
again, as had happened at the grave.
I heard Alexis voice. tense and tri-
umphant:
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as much to-day as was the patriotism
Of the past that carried women 30
battlefields as nurses or inspired them
TO give their all for the country's
needs. II isn't quite SO painful either.
would much rather have a fight on
with a garbage collector. for I think
would come out of IL sound and
whole. than scrimmage with some
other country from which Jim might
return with wooden leg. We wo-
men ought to be thankful that we
can be patriotic and peaceful at the
same time
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make 1t the hest country to live In In
the world. Women cannot affect leg
islation much, but they can affect the
end of governmental at
fairs, and housekeeping is an import
ant part Of life In government as well
as in the home. The housekeeper
can insist upon pure milk and pure
food by being careful not to buy any
kind that, isn't If streets are net
cleaned properly, nor garbage coll
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A YOKE WAIST, TUCKED

Had Passed Four Scorc. ,,
Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
ROANOKE, VA. Feb. 14-W. "
Lemen died here Sunday nighr at the
home Of his grandson. w. NJ. Young.
aged SO Years. He was q native Of
Martinsburg. w. Va.
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HOARDERs.

THE RICHMOND VIRGIEIAN WANT
Ads. will NIL your house with board
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CHARTERS GRANTED.

Mr.. Robert Moran is visiting rela-
tives in Caroline county.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
CALL YUAN SHI-KI TRAITOR

The Chinese here VINO are in favor of
the rebellion in their native country hold
that Yuan Shi-ki. the newiv appointed
viceroy Of the revoltac provinces II HUI
Peh and Human. will rot be able n cope
with the situation. and they say he has
placed himself IN Z precarous position.
The revolutionists charge Yuan with trea-
son in 1900 They say that he FIRST helped
the Boxers and later turned about and
aided the allied forces with advice and the
power OF his own arn1v. The revolutionists
sought a long time previous 70 his disn1is-
sal 70 convert Yuan 70 their cause but he
stood by the Manchus for his own pollt-
ical prestige. and for these reasons. it was
further said. the rebels hate and desplse
him
The revoluuonists in Chinatown believe
that il will he several weeks before the
imperial forces can repair the railroads.
and 50 don't expect battle tiu the mid
die NJ November. unless General Ii Yuen-
Hung the renel leader, advances with his
troops TO meet the inperialists The sug-
geston that Yuan might md b. practical
10 effect compromise with the rebels
with imperial guarantees Of granting the
rebels reasonable demands, because. being
a Chinese. the rebels might he disposed 20
treat with him. was sconed az by the revo-
lutionists here last night II was said
that what was wanted was the ousting OF
the Nanchus r. was added that the dec
laration for republic was "hosh. and
that what Or sun Vat sen was really aim
ing A. was Chinese DYNASTY with himself
as Emperor.
II was freely expressed that General Yin
Chang will ne defeated by the rebel forces
and that the government will then try 70
NJ the Young Chinese, believe this plan 10
be- quite feasible. as they characterize the
rebel leaders as disconnected and selt-seek-
inc. The revolutonists on the other hand,
laugh an this idea. saving thar their fore
most leaders are wealthy and educated
men who are serving. not for money or
political preferment. bat because they are
devoted heart and soul to the cause Of de-
posing he MlnchuB
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18

retired real estate dealer and builder "a9
then questioned. He said ne was a meIiloe'
OF the United Workmen and the Presoy-
terrain Church His answers 10 the resuld-
ton queries indicated impartiaity as Tar
az they had gone when court adjourned
The searching examination YESTERDAY OF
7. Nelson by counsel for the defendant
established the following points
Anv talesman who believes the Times
building was blown up by gas believes
Mcnamara innocent. In the opinion OF the
defence. This position was taken by Clar-
ence s barrow. chief OF counsel for the
defence. and IL is noted by counsel for tho
state for future use. in the belief that Il
can be made serviceable 10 them In ex-
animation of talesmen whom the state be
lieves 10 be undesirable.
The defence may ofter an abb tor Nc
Namara or may rest solely upon the gas
explosion theory. in support OF which IL
has gone far Europe for expert evil
dence Maybe we can prove an abb.
maybe we cannot. maybe We shall not try
10 prove one, was Mr. Darrow's declara-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
LONDON SEES "MAFlEO FIST
Germany's Move at Hankow
Considered Uniustifed.

London. oct. 1s-The news from Der
lin Of the landing of German bluejackets
al Hankow. though unconhrmed from
Chinese sources. has caused an uneasy
feeling here. Some Of the critics regard
II as another display Of the mailed
fist"
Unless there has been some anti-for-
eign outbreak. concerning which no news
has reached London. it is considered here
that. i'm view of the respect the rebels
have shown for foreigners. there was no
reason for intervention. Even should the
necessity have arisen. it is pointed out.
Intervention should have been carried
out by the combined forces under the
senior officer. l. e.. Vice Admiral Winsloe.
The Daily Mail taking the view
that Germany has been overzealous.
saws. The mailed fist' got 70 work in
China with dramatic suddenness. The
reason for her action is not given. but
nothing short Of an attack upon the
European settlements could justify for
eign interference We are loath 70 as
sumo that the unexplained action Of the
German commander was prompted by q
desire TO repeat the incident in the Boxer
campaign. when Won WalderSee was sent
by the Emperor TO take supreme COM
mand -of the European American and
japanese troops. who mad already done
the fighting.
Whatever explanation Is forthcoming.
il is evident that the German command
or acted on the advice given by the En-
peror 10 Prince Henry on his departure
10 the Far East IN 1897. should any
one ESSAY 70 detraCt from our Just rights
or iniure us. then up and AZ HIM with
vOllr mailed fist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
Orthodox Friend Excused.

r Hiatt. many years ago a farmer in
Kansas. was the next talesman intefro-
-,tad He declared his occupation here
was gardening.
At the conclusion Of a long examination
DO stated that he had a fixed opinion as to
the guilt or innocence Of the defendant
which, evidence would not remove. He
said however. that he could give the de-
fendant the benefit OF every reasonable
doubt Hiatt said he vas member OF
the Orthodox Friends Church
Both sides refused 70 challenge Hiatt
and the court thereupon excused him be-
cause his religion was opposed 20 capital
punishment
Charles T. Chare took Hlatts place in
the Jury box A R. Mcintosh was the
next talesm1n examined. HIS examination
was brief and apparently satisfactory 70
AIr barrow
The next talesman was Samuel r. Nc
Creary. who said his occupation was money
lending Re said he had read The Times
ever since II had been in print and circu-
lat:on. and was acquainted with Mr. Chand-
Ter. son-in-law OF General Otis. McCreary
said his opinion that the Times Building
was blown up unlawfully was TOO strong
to be removed. The defence challenged for
cause. and II was allowed.
E c. Robinson was called as talesman
20 succeed McCreary in the box and the
court took q brief recess az 1885 o'clock.
Edmund s. Johnson. a talesman. took the
stand when court resumed its sitting.
Johnson confessed 10 a prejudice against
labor unions and said he believed he would
not be a good Juror The defence chal-
l,nced FOR cause. which was allowed by the
court
+. n. Green took his place In the box
Lecompte Davis. for the defence, suose-
quently questioned r w. Adams, tales
man. who is a grocer His answers were
satisfactory
George W. Mckee. talesman. who Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
SIGNORA TOSELLI AGAIN
Az-Crowl Princess of S7xony Returns
to Her Husband in Florence.

Florence. Oct. 1.-THE former Crown
Princess Louise OF Saxony has returned 10
l'alr and is occupying a villa here with
her husband. the pianist. Enrico ToselM
The couple had been living apart for
considerable time. and reports were current
MAT divorce proceedings had been insri-
t1tec. Now they are appearing in public
arm .n arm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
Or. SUN DUE IN NEW YORK

San Francisco. oct l7-Secretary Tong
King Chons Of the Chinese Free Masons
an organization that has absorbed the
Young China A. ociauon, said to-day that
Dr. sun Yat So Would Dc in New iorh
to-ru0rrow Dr su.fe present purpose. ht
said. was the nc .ot alton of loan for the
r,volutionists. out BE- added that. even II
successful. n was unlikely that the matter
would be- made pub &c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
ITALIANS MAY OCCUPY
ISLANDS IN THE AEGEAN
! esbos (MityIene) and Two
other Isles To Be Seized to
BRING Pressure on Turkey.
FLEET CRUISING NEAR BY
work of Converting Tripoli City
Into an Impregnably Strong
Base for Military Operations
Being Rapidly Pushed
EET CRUISING NEAR BY
NINETEENTH DAY OF THE WAR.

tsIy. It was reported, was about to
.,.upy three islands IN the Eeean
:. = means Of putting pressure on
Turkey.
a ma iority of the Turkish troops
4, TripoIi expressed themselves in
s,ver Of crossing the frontier to
Tuns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
FIGHT IN HANKOW STREETS
Continued from first page

big a role in the situation. other pow
ers. the paper SAYS, have more I'M
portant military forces and commercial
interests in China. and should take The
lead in the protective measures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18

No"
suppose YOU tried this case and when
Won gor through YOU wouldn't know what
caused the EXPLOSION, what would you 40
II would rot convict this man. .-,---.,.,
DO YOU believe IN capital punishment
No"
You wouldn't hang a man unless the
evidence was conclusive.
No
Mr.. Darrow here said he would ask ].
". Roberts. 4 talesman examined yester-
dav. another question. District Attorney
Fredericks inquired If Quackenbush had
been challenged.
We challenged him and withdrew it,
answered barrow. we'll wait for you 70
challenge him"
he then asked Roberts If he were ac-
ouainted IN the towns of Muncie and
Kokomo, Ind.
He answered in the Affirmative
Did YOU ever go down there 10 get non
union men FOR your glass factory
I sent four or i've non-union men back
there after getting them. because they
were incompetent. and at the same time l
changed 70 union shop here.
Did YOU form any pre1udlce against
unions or union men as result or that ex-
wis! WY no. We ordered the factory union
Nothing has happened since to prejudice
your mind
No
Mr. barrow then Intercepted talesman,
Robert F. Balm. a carpenter. examined yes
terday.
Did YOU ever IN your hiring OF men dis
criminate against union men,
NO # he was a good man I would hire
you have no feeling against unions.
them
No"
In the afternoon session Lecompte Davis
briefly examined E. F. Decker and Seaborn
Manning. talesmen. as 10 their constitu-
tional qualifications
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18

s. Greene. has given his approval to the
organization of a Red Cross society by
the revolutionists. and DR.. MacWillie' OF
the American mission, who is British
subject. has been appointed its presi-
dent. Many. mission and foreign doc
tors and nurses have joined.
Captain James II. Reeves the Amerl-
can military attache here. teleSraphed
the legation to-day that he had not
been permitted 10 accompany the i'm
perlal troops south. and accordingly VIII
return TO Picking tomorrow. It Is not
clear from his message whether Lieu
tenant Colonel William D. Beach, Of
Manila. and WHY'S r. Peck, the AS
sistant Chinese Secretary at the Amerl-
can Legation. are also returning All
three men had received permission 10 ac-
company the army IN its campaign
against the rebels. and they LETT PeklnS
yesterday with the Minister Of War.
The Minister of War. General Yin
Tchang. IS at Chang-Teh- Shan. the
home of Yuan Shi HI, with whom he IS
in conference Yuan Shi HI, according
10 official announcement. has accepted
the post Of Vicerov Of Hu-Peh and Human
provinces and responsibility FOR restor-
Inc order there A decision as TO Yuan S
next move, however has not been
reached.
4 force of the old regime troops we're
brought in from TungchOw Chi to-day
10 reinforce the depleted garrison at the
capital
The order suspending passenger traf-
nc on the railway between Peking and
Tien-Tsin. the port of the capital was
cancelled this morning in consequence OF
a widespread foreign protest.
As result of REPORTS that the rebels
+ are massacring ManChUs, local Manchu
women are adopting Chinese dress.
one paper here ie publishing the revo-
uti0nist prOClamatlons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
! SIX TALESMEN PASSED
Mcnamara Jury Panel May be
Complete in Two Weeks.
DEFENCE MAY BE AN AlIBl
European Experts Will Testify as
to Gas Explosion Theory
Case Making Roadway.

Los Angeles. oct. 1.-THE defence III 'ne
Mcnamara murder trial had PASS ~
talesmen. one had been excused oS -"
court and two excused because OF chai
lenge for cause when court auIo -,
night. This was the most rapld oa'
so far. ,o
OF the six talesmen passed AZ ie8s.
seemed virtually sure OF re)ecti'" NJ
the Jury is completed TO Try james
Namara for the death of CnaIleS -eIes
certy. who was killed in The LOS
Times explosion and fire. ,, 70
The lineup of the passed taiesii'''
night was.
J. w Roberts real estate ded'ei
Robert r. Balm, carpenter.
r. Y Ouackenbush, eXpressnldH'
4. r Mcintosh baker
r. ". Adams, grocer a.,.a dealer
To-day's reflections we're:
y Matt excused by court because d
scruples against capital punishment ,as A.
Samuel McCreary, challenged LOT &c, oi as
ter he had said he had nXed Opl55i;lo'. ster
to whether or not me d 4 IN He said he
was acquainted with Harry nan Otie nro.
i1-iaU Of General Harrison Gray 90, SSie
rrietor OF The Times, but hdu H'
6uesed the case with him. u ord ex-
cu re5li'i He said he was preiudiced against
L. Dor unions.
II ouackenbush it was thought to-
night. would not ind himself on " 80,
-, becau=e he did not believe IN capltdI
punishment T. W. Adams sald ne a. -
a rule. The Los Angeles Times ~"
Social Democrat" and The Appeal 10 hed-
SON
Al this rate a jury may be obtained WITHIN
two weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18

Washington. oct l--Cficial advices TO-
dav made no mention Of clash between
mob and German sailors The State De-
rartnent. however. has been expecting q
development Of this nature. despite rebel
assurance OF non-intorference with neutral
foreigners.
Admiral MIrdock. commanding the
Asiat.c feet. cabled the Navy Department
to-day that the American naval force at
Hankow now comprises the three gun
boats the Helena the Elcano and the
ViHarobos. that another. the samar. is
three hundred miles further up the
Yang-Tse River, az Ichang-as far as a
vessel ~ that size can safely approach
the sze-Chuen province-and that four tor
nedo boats. nationality not mentioned. are
AZ Chung King. on the Yang Use. He
added that British. German and japanese
eunboats also are ar Hankow. The Ameri-
can consulate IS believed n be fully pro-
tected against mob attack.
The already announced return Of the
American cruiser New Orleans 10 shang-
/ hal or the mouth Of the Yans-Tse. is at
| t~ibutod here 10 the revolUtonlsts threat
to capture the WI SUNG fort. commanding
the entrance 10 the river The rebel pos
session OF the fort there a iI effectuallv
| sIt OF an communication with Shanghai
The dispatch OF one hundred American
/ marines from Manila 10 Picking 10 rein
/ force the legation guard there ia stated a.
/ the state Department 10 be the regular
/ movement FOR relief of men who have been
! On duty for q year. In the event of an
I emergency the men about 10 be relieved
/ would be retained 40 Peklng
/ Secretary Kn0y received to-day the reso-
/ luuons Of the Chinese National Association
/ 20 san Francisco. transmitted through the
/ rstonal secretary. Tong Ting Chong beg
I sing the United States 10 remain neutral
( curing the revolution in China and 10 en-
dc4ror 10 influence the powers % adopt
me Same cour" Secretary Knox did not
.cel That iho communication called for any
answer as Jhc state Departments policy
. las been 90 ro Train from taking either side
similar course apparently being adopted
/ by ortor nations. U is apparent that only
/ au overt act directed against foreigners by
/ t.e reeoltcn.sa is likely 10 bring about q
change ZOO ti.s policy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18

POM. oct 1.-THE reports received by
the government from General Caneva, com
r-srd -r Of the Italian military expedition in
T-,roH show that his attention has been
directed chiefly 70 making the city Of Trip
III an impregna5le base. from which will
Re provided the endorsements and sup
plies necessary for the campaign in the in
terror.
News from the interior reaching the Ital-
fan commander through friendly natives
describes the Turks as making an active
campaign among the Arabs 70 incite them
against the Italians The Italian occupa-
ton ~ T-ipoi is declared 70 be an in
famous tIor on the pages Of history. The
Arabs are told that when Tripoh was taken
there was a general massacre. and that
those Who we're spared suffered something
Worse Than death. Men and women were
MADE slaves. and babes in arms were
Slaughtered. IL was the intention Of the
Italians. the Turks said. 10 apply the sword
and The torch 70 the whole country. Thus.
81 is said IL Is sought 70 start a holy war
AGAINST the invaders. The Turks. y seems.
are holding out the promise Of rich booty
when the invaders are driven into the sea.
~t. his brother Socialists in that he
fsvors the occupation OF Tripoli. IS prepar-
ing a small caravan for trip into the in
terror Of the country 70 report authori-
ta-vely on the condition Of the enemy
Preceded by a white flag he hopes TO con
vince the Turks Of the futility Of further
resistance. and viii advise them 70 sur
Tende- on terms satisfactory 20 their mill
ta-v dignity.
The Italian military authorities do not
share the deputvs sanguine views, and
discourage his plan.
Authoritative reports from the Turkish
camp At Trpou indicate that Munhi-
F4c11 has been obliged 70 abandon the
command Of the troops his place having
been taken by Colonel Muchat Bey. The
latter opposes The plan II a majority Of the
troops 20 cross the Tunis frontier Several
soldiers who attempted 10 desert have been
shot
The report If = new naval action on the
albanian coast is officially denied
Naples Ort I--Maior j. F. r. lands,
IRE military a-tache and Commander A.
o. Long. the naval attache. 10 the Aneri-
can EMBASSY IN Rome. with the attaches
o. other countries. arrived here to-day. and
Will sail tomorrow on the steamer Bosnia
tc- TrlroI. where they VIII be attached
u tle general staff Of Genera Caneva.
Italian officers speaking the different Ian
S-zSas VIII accompany the attaches. and
spe.a. attention viii be given 10 their
couf0-- and convenience.
London. oct IA Constanrinople dis
Tst@1 10 The Daily Chronicle" SAYS.
The Italians are reported 10 have suf-
fe-ee a serious reverse outside Tripon
Fecornoitring. they advanced too far
from their base and came IN contact with
The Turks. who gave battle and forced the
Italians 70 retreat hurriedlv They left one
hundred dead on the field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18

Berlin. oct 1.-THE Rome correspond
al Of the "Frankfurter Zeitung" tele-
,-aphs as follows: Reports are current
r. automatic circles that Italy intends.
I, the event of Turkey continuing re-
sistance. to occupy three islands in the
Egesn Sea. including Lesbos. the capital
NJ which is Mitylene. so as TO bring
pressure upon Turkey
An agency dispatch. published here
to-day. told Of unconhrmed reports In
Constartinople that an Italian feet had
srrea~ed in the waters referred 10.
Vienna. oct IA dispatch from Con-
s-sntinopIe saws that the Turkish feet
left the Bosporus under orders TO protect
certain seaports and. should the occasion
arise 10 engage the Italian ships.
Itsiv's proceedings in the -Egean Sea,
II Is thought in Constantinople. are in
tended 20 force Turkey 20 accept the loss
Of T~ipon and 70 enter into negotiations
for peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-18
Talesnen Under Examination

When court opened this morning the IN
terroration Of J. y. Y. Quackenbush' an
expressman. was begun
DO YOU remember any discussion on the
case" said Mr. DarroW. ,.-..,--,-- "a m
well remember discussing as "
whether IL was caused by dynamite OF
eiIRemember who discussed it?'
No
Ase- interrogation as 70 Quackenbush
memory Mr. Darrow said
ur 6on't think either side wants a juror
like that. We challenge him on his men
tantv."
r don't think We are prepared 10 al!o"
that challenge" said Judge Bordwell
We object 10 the manner Of eXamina-
tion Of counsel for the defence said DIS
trict Attorney Fredericks. The questions
are skilfuHy framed TO draw attention 10
particular things. and no matter what
mans mentality IS he can't answer ABOUT
tbiroe IN which he was not interested
AN right. we withdraw the challenge
said Mr. barrow. and continued me eA-
animation.
DO YOU remember any conversations you
had with any one on the day before You
i asked my wife If dinner was ready
Ouackenbush drawed his answers ana
sat stroking his white beard throughout tne
examination. He finally gave the names or
tuo persons who talked with him about the
disaster.
What was said
we said II was sad affair.
Anything else2' ~. -.
Il asked a man II ne tnought ~ "dS
.,.,-sy1ita and he said he didn't know"
Did YOU ever form an opinion on ire
csseT
NO"
"oid YOU ever have any impression as 70
what caused this explosion