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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

Tney glanced down, one after the
other, over Bills shoulder, shading
their eyes from the rain so as to SEQ
clearer. The light of the Pickering
lantern streamed full on the CHASTITY
face, but each man shook his head,
and passed on. Keith hung back, hop
ing some one would identify the body,
and not make it necessary for him to
take part in the grewsome task. 1t
was not likely to be any one he knew,
and besides, he felt the man had died
In his stead, and he dreaded to look
upon the stricken face. When tho last
of the group had drifted back out of
the radius of light, Hickock looked up
and saw him.
Here, Jack" he said, gravely, you
better try--you might know him"
Keith bent over and looked down.
AS he did so his heart seemed to rise
choking into his throat, and blur
obscured his sight He swept a hano
over his eyes and dropped on his
knees into the mud beside the body,
staring speechless into the white face,
the sightless eyes iickock watch.
ing him closely and gripped his arm.
What is it? Do you know him."
my God, yes; Fred Willoughby!"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

tniss-you believe nets,rs ! saw
you are fully convinced of the justice
of your claim Perhaps it is just, but
am suspicious of anything which
Bart Hawley has a hand in. Miss
Christie. you really make me wish to
retain your friendship. but I cannot
do so If the cost includes faith in
Hawiey. Do you know that is not
even his name-that he lives under an
alias"
''Is there anything strange in that
out here?" she asked stoutly. II told
you how deeply he regretted his life;
that alone would be sufficient cause
for him to drop his family name. Did
you ever learn his true name?"
He was not sure-only as Neb had
reported what Waite had called the
man, yet ventured direct reply.
Bartlett. believe-he uses it now
as a prefix"
"Rartlett'- her hands
clasping, ard unclasping nervously.
why, What strange coincidence"
how? What do you mean?"
On, nothing nothing" biting her
lips In veXation. The name merely
recalled something. But really. must
20, Mr.. Keith, or shall be late at the
theater. You have not attended since
came?"
mo" arising from the table with
her. However, l have heard you
sing before, and hope l may again"
How tenderly you dwell on that
word hope" she said banteringly, ut
almost makes me envious"
Your resemblance almost makes
me forget"
But not gutter"
No, not quite" he confessed.
smiling back into her quizzing eyes.
They went out into the hall togeth-
er, only to meet with Doctor Fairbain
at the door. The latter stared at the
two with some embarrassment, for q
moment forgetful of his purpose. His
gaze settled on the face of the lady.
Always getting you two mixed" he
blurted forth. Never saw such re-
semblance-rositively uncanny-same
hotel too means trouble-this Miss
Waiter"
mo, Doctor; I am Miss Maclaire."
Ought to have known tiff l knew
as much about faces as l DO about an
atomy never would make such mis-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

Copyright, A. C. NcClurg Co. 1900
picture as revealed by the red flame.
He saw the man in front go down in
q heap, the projection OF the building
from behind which the shot came, the
end of wagon sticking forth into the
street which had concealed the as
Sassin. The binding fash, the shock
Of that sudden discharge, for mo-
ment held him motionless; then he
leaped forward, revolver in hand,
sprang around the end of the wagon,
and rushed down the dark alley be-
tween two buildings. He could SEQ
nothing, but some one was running
recklessly ahead of him, and he fred
In the direction Of the sound, the
leaping squirt of fame yielding q dim
outline of the fugitive. Three times
he pressed the trigger; then there
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
CHAPTER XVI.
A Chance Conversation.

The opportunity thus SO unexpected.
~ afforded was not one to be wasted,
and Keith accepted it with swift deter
mination. The expression in the wom-
ans face was scarcely one OF well
come, yet his purpose was sufficiently
serious to cause him to ignore this
with easy confidence in himself.
II am, indeed, most fortunate to dis
cover you alone, Miss Maclaire," he
said, avoiding her eyes by a swift
glance over the table, "and evidently
at time when you are only beginning
your meal. May join your"
Sho hesitated for an instant, debat-
Ing with herself, and as quickly de-
Gliding on disagreeable tactics.
II presume this is a public table,
and consequently have little choice
In tho matter, If you insist" she re-
piled, her voice moro civil than her
words. "Still, Mr.. Keith, 1 am not
accustomed to associating with GRIM
lnals."
He smiled, holding his temper IN
check. more than ever AetermfneA 70
vim.
Then, possibly, you may rather
welcome . new diversion. I can a.
sure you our criminals out here are
tho most interesting portion Of our
population wish might have your
permission."
Standing there before her, bare
hAo a. I'll a. g. ~%v -
and manly, his gray eyes flied with
humor, Miss Maclaire recognized
again that he was not Of the COM
mon herd, and the innate coquetry Of
her nature obtained mastery. What
harm could 1t do for her to chat with
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

take-very sorry-what fooled me was
seeing you with Keith-thought he
was after the other one-gay dog
though-never satisf1ed-was hunting
after you"
After me?" evidently amused
Certainly-you-went to the room
then to the clerk-said you were
In at supper-just occurred to me
streets here bad at ntght--thought I'd
ask you to let me escort you to thea
ter and back--a bit of lunch later"
he glanced suspiciously at Keith
probably got here too late"
We'll, really, you have. Doctor"
she replied sweetly. yelling her eyes
to hide their laughter. But can as
sure you 1t is not Mr.. Keith" cour-
tesying slightly TO the latter, for he
has not honored me; we merely met
by chance at the table. am sure
should enjoy your company exceeding
ly, but tonight must plead a previ-
Gus engagement"
"Ah-ah, some other night?"
with pleasure, yes"
The doctor faded away into che Of
fee, not wholly satisfied because Keith
still fingered. Miss Christie extended
her hand
isn't he funny man? But do like
him-someway like so many people
whom perhaps ought not, including
you, Mr.. Jack Keith. Please think
over what / told you about Mr.. Haw-
ley, won't your"
Certainly; you have given me food
for thought presume he is to be
your escort?"
She bowed. evidently resenting the
question.
Eyes, and it may interest you to
know that he has something OF the ut
most Importance to tell me tonight
no has actually seen my guardian.
Don't you wish you could be theref"
She gave him q tantalixing smile,
Withdrawing her hand, and running
mp the stairs before he could answer.
Over the railing Eof The hmaing sAo
glanced down, and then disappsarel
ITO be continued,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

TO be honest is more than to re-
Train from stealing another mans
purse, more than paying the exact
number of dollars you owe. Honesty
means far more than not defranding
other people financially. 1t means
nothing less than not defrauding your
self by your own prejudices and judg-
ments. 1t means dealing fairly and
squarely with yourself; looking at
yourself with the same eyes with
which you dissect the conduct of your
associates. Clara X. Bayliss.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

Heap.
was nothing to shoot at-the fellow
had faded away into the black void
OF prairie. Keith stood there bafhed,
staring about into the gloom, the
smoking revolver in his hand. The
sound of mems voices behind was all
that reached him, and feeling the use
lessness of further pursuit, he re-
raced his way back through the mar
row passage.
A group was gathered about the
body in the rain, q single lantern
glimmering. Two or three men had
started down the passageway, and
Keith met them, revolvers drawn and
suspicious.
who are your" snapped one
sharply. Were you doing all that
shooting yonder?"
Keith recognized the voice. thank.
sul that he did So
II fired at the fellow, but he got
sway onto the prairie. reckon you
couldn't have done any better, BILL"
Jack Keith" and Hickock's voice
lad a new tone, his hand dropping on
the others shoulder. Never was
BLADDER to meet a fellow in my life.
Boys, this is an old deputy of mine
down in Dodge. When he gives up
chasin' murderer there isn't much
use our tryin'. Let's go back, and find
out how bad the fellow is hurt. While
faolip, To- ioh
tell us what you know about this af-
fair"
1T was just the fash of a gun, and
the man dropped" Keith explained,
briefly. II was ten or a dozen feet
behind, and the fellow fired from un-
der the wagon there. He must have
been laying for some one-I reckon,
maybe, it was me-"
you? Then It's likely you have
some notion who he WASP"
well, If have, Bill" and Keith's
lips were set tight, I'm not liable to
tell you. II it's the lad think likely,
I'll attend to the case myself You
understanding is my personal af-
fair"
Hickock nodded. his hand again
pressing the others shoulder
Sure. Jack, if you feel that way.
There's enough doing here in Sheri-
dan to keep a marshal reasonably
busy, without dippin' into private
matters. l rather reckon you can
take care OF yourself, but If you need
me, old boy, I'm always right here on
the job. You know that"
Il do, Bill, and appreciate it,
The group about the motionless
body fell away, and made room for the
marshal. the last man to rise saying
soberly:
He's dead all right, Hickock. 4
guess he never knew what hit him.
osod shootin'. too. dark q It h here"
Had the. range flxsA. lksay, ~
turned the narshal.s 'Thats what
2ahss II look IKE It was .arrangsd
for" ~ ..s~2g--I1
He bent down. striving to distin-
gaish the dead mans features turned
mp to the drizzle, hut the night 70
vealed only the faintest outline.
Anybody know himl" There was
no response, only . stunning Of feet
In the mud. '"Here, you man with the
lantern. hold 1t over where l can see
There, that Is better. Now, you fell
lows take look, and see II some OF
you can't name the Door devil"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
True Honesty.

ITO De continued,
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
FAMOUS CHURCHES
MAY COLLAPSE
Facades of Cathedrals at Milan
and Como in Danger Of
Falling.

Milan. Aug a-Milan and Como Ca
thedrals have been declared by experts
to be in imminent danger Of the COL
lapse OF their respective facades.
The Milan facade was added to the
gorgeous sixteenth century pile by the
first Napoleon, who. as though Ii real
lied that his power was too mighty to.
endure long. insisted that IL should be
rushed up within a brief specified Pc
Rod. Hence this part OF the grand
Gothic cathedral was built in a hybrid
renaissance style. with unsolicited mar
BE. most of which are so soft and so
badly set together that twenty years
later serious signs Of decay appeared,
which necessitated periodical clamping
With iron.
During the last fifty years various
projects have been entertained by the
civil authorities for the demolition of
the facade and its entire reconstruction
in harmony with the rest of Milan's no.
BILE national monument. A definite de-
sign was approved by the government a
few years ago. but the opinions of the
experts were too conflicting. and popular
opposition too intense, to render such
a solution feasible
After the Milan Cathedral and the
world renowned Certosa at Pavfa, the
Como Cathedral front presents the fin
est example of Lombard architecture of
its kind extant.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
SUFFRAGISTS ELECT WOMAN
TO STAB PREMIER ASoUITH
AT BIG STATE RECEPTION

London. Aug. a-The London police are
making some astounding discoveries in
their efforts to trace the leaders in the
latest series Of outrages by the militant
sufiragettes.
1t has now been definitely proved that
a young woman was appointed TO stab
Mr.. Asquith at the Liberal reception.
which was so suddenly and mysteriously
cancelled. Both Mr.. Asquith and Mr.. Nc
kenna are being far more closely guard
ed. A few weeks ago the police authori-
ties were inclined TO drop their search
for Miss Christabel Pankhurst, but re-
cent attempted outrages leave no room
for doubt that somewhere in London
Mss Christabel Is directing operations,
although at the headquarters OF the
women's Social and Political Union the
pretense Is made that the "furies'' are
acting entirely on their own initiative.
Cabinet ministers are now thoroughly
anxious. not about their own lives, but
about those OF their families. Winston
Churchill's babies are never left alone
for more than a moment, and detectives
follow the children when they are taken
out for an airing.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
ENGLISH STATESMAN GIVES
CREDITTO AMERICAN WIFE
Joseph Chamberlain, Dying Five Years Ago, Is Now
Well and SprightIy, IS Years Old.

London. Aug. a-Joseph Chamberlain.
who has been battling in politics for
nearly forty years, seems TO have become
rejuvenated in the endearing society of
his American-born wife, of his son. l.
Austen Chamberlain, and OF his son s
son, Little joe"
Joseph Chamberlain. who is still a
Unionist member Of Parliament from
Birmingham-for his constituents are the
most faithful in the three kingdoms
was here from his residence Hlghbury,
Birmingham, a few days ago. His ad-
mirers were delighted. Mr.. Chamberlain,
who Is seventy-fve years old. was as
sprightly as a man of his dignity can be.
Yet is was predicted five years ago that
he was a dying man. He himself is first
to say that his recovery has been due in
largest measure to his wife's tender care.
She was Miss Mary Endicott. He mar
ried her in 1883. She is the only daughter
Of the late William c. Endicott, of Mas
sachusetts. who was Secretary of War
In the first Cabinet OF the late President
Grover Cleveland.
Like his father. ]. Austen Chamber
lain is a war horse Of politics. Although
he has not reached the half century of
life, Austen Chamberlain has been Post
master General and Chancellor of the
Exchequer. His party. now out Of power,
has honored him with other high Offices.
He married Miss Ivy Mural Dundas,
daughter of the late Col. Henry Law
renee Dundas. in 1906.
Remembering the blood in his veins, it
needs no prophet to predict that Little
Joe" Chamberlain will be a politician,
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
KAISER AIDSCALVIN
NE MORTAL FUND
Sends 100000 Marks as Personal
Donation Toward Erection
of Monument.

Berlin, Aug. ain 1909. when the 400th
anniversary OF Calvlns birth was cele-
brated and the foundation stone OF an
international monument TO the Reforma-
ton was laid In Geneva, the Emperor
William sent a telegram of congratula-
ton. He has just sent through the Ger
man Legation at Berne 10000 marks as a
personal donation toward the cost Of the
monument. in the sculpture of which
William Of Orange, Admiral de Coligny,
and the elector Frederick William of
Brandenburg, the Emperor's ancestors.
will appear.
The monument, which Is not to Calvin
personally. but to the Reformation as a
whole. takes the form of a wall with
statues and bas-reliefs. The site, which
is presented by Geneva, Is both beautiful
and fitting. Among the historical char
acters figuring in the monument will be
Roger Williams. a Welshman and one OF
the founders of New England: William
the Silent. Calvin. Guillaume Farel, and
Theodore de Beze.
The sum OF $1,000 has been subscribed
by Budapest Protestants. and the Irish
Professionals have contributed literally.
1t is possible that during the Emperor s
visit TO Switzerland in September he may
inspect the monument in Geneva.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
PICKING UP HAIR
AS A PROFESSION
Men in Paris Make Living Recov.
ering Lost ''Curls" Of Care
less Women.

Paris, Aug a-The number of people
who make a living by picking up trifies
all OF which do not come under the
category of "unconsidered,' has been
recently added 10. A new calling has
been considered. The person who fol-
lows it is described as the "Ramasseur
de chichis," which might be translated
as the hair-fsher. ''Chichis' are tAe
meshes of hair which elegant women
add to their couture in order to in
crease its opulence.
These 'chichis," one Of the newspapers
gravely informs its readers to-day, are
fixed to the hair by pins, and they
can easily be lost, especially when ladies
enter shops in order to try on hats. The
hair-fishers keep a sharp eye on these
ladies; they can see at glance whether
their couture has been added to. II, as
a result OF trying on hats. the "chichis"
fall to the floor. the hair-fshers. who
carry sticks with hooks at the end, ad-
roitly seize them. and the hair is trans
ferred to their pockets.
AS soon as the hair-fishers have OBJ
tanned a sufficient number Of "chichis"
they call on certain ladies hair-dressers.
who pay good prices for the hair which.
after being attended to, frizzed. and
made glossy, is sold to other ladies, who
will in turn lose the meshes.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
THE SHAIK-UL-ILAN
GIVES GRATIS A PAMPHLET
OF TURKISH SAYINGS

Constantinople. Aug. s.-The Shaik-Ul-
liam is distributing gratis little pamph-
let of Turkish sayings. They will be OF
interest to everybody:
L Under a mothers soul heaven itself
springs into life.
.. Whoever Is good to sorrowing
mother will be rewarded tenfold.
3. Woman's words are a witness to her
work.
4. Woman can make heaven or hell for
G man in his home.
The brains of a quarrelsome woman
is night without a moon.
6. A stupid wife will harm more than
his deadlest foe.
7. A happy love must be held with both
hands, with the eyes, the ears, and with
every thought.
s. Who wishes to marry must have
money in his safe and credit In his
pocket.
8 Whoever wants to know his own
worth let him go accounting without
money or possessions.
10. Love makes man rich. woman poor;
1t makes man strong. woman weak.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
FORMER KING MANUEL
LIONIZED In LONDON
Countess of Craven. Formerly Miss Conelia Martin
Is Host to the ExiIed and Dethr0ned
Ruler of Portugal

Duke and Duchess at Floors Castle In
the autumn for the shooting.
Besides this, the King and Queen have
promised to dine at Chesterfield House.
the town residence OF the Roxburghes, In
the winter. Mr.. Duke, who made a huge
fortune In tobacco, has practically de-
cided to take a longilease of Mrs. James
Henry Smiths beautiful home In Gros-
venor Square.
Mrs. Waldorf Aston, who has been gen.
erously entertaining her husbands polit-
ical supporters at Cliveden, will sail for
New York month hence. She will visit
her father. Mr.. Longhorne, at her old
home in Albemarle County. Va.
Lawn Tennis Supplants Golf.
Country hostesses. who used to be non
plussed to know what to do with their
guests before the beginning OF the Shoot
ing season, are now entirely happy. for
lawn tennis is the rage of this season.
tournaments taking place all over the
country. Our gilded youths are begin
ming TO talk golf as a game only At for
the middle-aged. and they have suddenly
developed a perfect passion for the vio-
lent exercise of lawn tennis.
The revival Of the game is largely due
TO Grand Duke Michael Of Russia who
this week gave a splendid trophy tourna-
ment at henwood, his beautiful suburban
place, near Hampstead. The affair was
huge success. and brought out some alto
gether unexpected talent from the ranks
Of the Junior members of the peerage.
Former King Manuel of Portugal, who
Is a keen. but Indifferent. player, took
part In the tournament, and many tennis
parties that are now being given are in
his honor. The Grand Dukes example
was quickly followed by Mrs. Hall Wal
ker and Lady Londesborough. the latter
giving a successful series OF tennis par
ties at St Dunstan's, Regents Park
The tennis courts at Huntington and
Ranelash are even now in great demand
daily, and outside London Lord Michel
ham and Lord and Lady Jersey have
given and will give several tennis parties.
Many society people have booked rooms
at Eastbourne for a great tournament
which takes place there In September.
A few minor German royalties will take
part In the games, and the Greek royal
family will also spend part of the month
at Eastbourne.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
AMERICANS PLENTIFUL
IN BERLIN, NOW
DESERTED BY NATIVES

Berlin, Aug. 3-one feels like taking
back all the slanderous things one says
about Berlin at other times in the pres
ence of her ineffably lovely summer. We
are in the midst of the outdoor life now.
those of US who have not gone TO the
Baltic or the North Sea, or the Black
Forest, or the cure" places like Maui
helm and Baden Baden. and 1t Is the sea
son of seasons TO be here.
To take the places of natives who have
fled, chiefly to give children the benefit
of school holidays. there are myriads of
visitors from abroad, chiefly American
and Russian. In the Inter den Linden
hotels you hear nothing but American
spoken these days, and the number OF
Stars and Stripes which have blossomed
forth in Friedrich and Leipzigerstrasse
are evidence that shop-keeping Berlin is
thoroughly alive to the business posi-
bilities of the hour.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
PLAN MURDER OF KITCHENER.
Egyptian Secret Society Also In
tended to Assassinate Khedive.

Egyptian secret society Also In
tended to Assassinnte khedive.
Vienna, Aug. 3-Particulars are re-
ported from Cairo as follows concern
ing the alleged Egyptian conspiracy to
assassinate the Khedive, Lord Kitche-
ner. Mohammed Said Pasha. the Pre-
mier. and Abdul. Khalek Pasha, the At
torney General
Four youthful Arabs and members OF
the National party-Mohammed Ilman
Walked. Mahud Taher ell Arabi Moham-
med Abdul Salam. and Abdul Rahman Ell
Sabaki-were promoters of a secret So
ciety for carrying through the political
murders, and they undertook the task
of shooting the Khedive, Lord Kitchener.
and the two other functionaries men,
toned
When Lord Kitchener was recently
making his inspection of Lower Egypt,
Capt Fitzgerald noticed a young effendi,
who was trying to approach Lord Kitch-
ener and directed that he should be
watched by detectives These later on
discovered the secret society's meeting
place at Cairo. and. disguised as poor
sheiks attended a meeting at which 1t
was resolved that the four conspirators
should assassinate the intended victims
during the present month.