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"what---what does this mean 2" she asked finally.
 Your bag" said Holton quietly. ''was on this table. was 1t not2"
 The girl leaned forward with Q gasp.
 "Why-why. yes" she said. Why it's gone" She looked up at Holton with startled eyes. Its gone" she re- peated, her voice beginning to rise.
 HoltoD smiled reassuringly and nod ded
 Please don't be alarmed" be said. ''it is all right" He turned to the waiter. This man evidently regarded your bag as among the debris to be cleared from the table. Rather stupid. of course, but then, If he were not stupid he wouldn't be a waiter. you know"
 What do you mean, sir" exclaimed the man, flushing
 Holton laughed and frightened his grip on the walters arm.
 Come, come" he said. Take that
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to you, and in turn shall expect you to keep Us in touch with matters as you develop them. Nov then. at the ball tonight you are to become ac. quainted with the following if you can locate them"
 He handed Holton several sheets of typewritten matter. headed by half tone photographs.
 That man especially is worth watching" continued Holtoa's chief pointing to the portrait of a wsli-ap- bearing Cuban, apparently about fifty years old. 'and this girl also
 T understand" said Holton. have a good idea of what you waat. think, Mir. Secretary. and hope I don't have to tell you that l shall leave nothing undone to carry out your wishes"
 You don't" was the smiling reply.
 'It is rather new ground, but 1t will be interesting work, and will give me a chance to see action, perhaps. be fore rest of the eEoWd.+s
 E The assistant secretary smiled.
 Thinking of the Scorpion. eh," hs laughed. "WeiI, I'll wager a new suit of clothes against an apple that you'll soon have SO much 10 occupy you-
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with as much sincerity as you vnszk in defense of your own land?-
 'Is that a reQusst?" he asked
 If you regard 1t as such"
 Then promise" he said softly.
 She thrust out her hand inpuLsfv-fz
 Presently, as the next dance be<sn she arose
 MT. Holton," she said, believe Us sincerely when I say to you tfzas ! must go now I prouIised tather 1 would leave at one o'clock. and Sox see now that it is aftsr one"
 Holton got up with a gesture o&-4s precation- He had taken her hand sn< did not retnquish 1t. nor did she ss -tsnpt to draw 1t way If you ever hear anything coresro ing ms-Row or in the future. viE you withhold judgment until-0uf you ask ne about it and. have ma sz plainT' r .lI 2 T promise.- rsai.ed Bolton. Thsrs was faint pressure cn his Hnge-s. . bright smile, and the next Instant h was standing alone
 TO BE CONTINUED
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bag out of your coat and put 1t on the table or I'll make a spread-eagle of you"
 Give ne ny bag" said the girl, her eyes flashing. s.
 Without 8 word the waiter reached his hand inside his jacket. and bring ing forth the missing article, laid it on the table,
 There" he said. q thought someone had left it and was going to take it to the desk"
 'ESts," commented Holton. Do you wish him arrested?' he added, glanc- ing al tke girl.
 The young woman thought a mo ment and then shook her head.
 No. thank you, I think not" she said. T should hate to appear in pro ceedings. and after all. no harm has been done. It may be he was sincere in removing the bag
 Holton regarded her sharply and saw that she really believed in the mans guilt, but was averse to carrying the matter further.
 Al right" he said. releasing his grip upon the walters arm. Now, then, you go and attend to your duties and be sure you don't put any poison in this young lady's food"
 The waiter turned away with an evil scowl, and Hclton bowed and was about 10 go to his table. when the girl smiled at him radiantly.
 T have not thanked you yet for your kindness" she said
 "oh. 1t was nothing at all" responded Holton.
 But 1t was" she insisted. That bag is very dear to me, and, besides, it contains things I should hate to lose. I am sorry that my father Is not here to thank you, and yet in another way I am glad. He would scold me for being awfully careless"
 She was speaking in perfect Eng fish. with just the faintest accent.
 Perhaps so." granted Holton Then he took the bit in his teeth. My name is Appleton" he said; I'm a ieuten- ant in the army
 And T." she said. lam Miss La Tos- sa- think Lat least. I remember seeing you at one of the White House receptions"
 T remember having seen you" lied Holton. but ! was trying to recall tho place. think we were introduced. La Tossa." he unused
 'Oh, come. Ar. Applegate--
 "ADpleton,' corrected Holton.
 Thank you. MT Appleton; let us have done with beating about the bush. You have rendered me Q great favor tonight and that is quite sufficient. But you do not remember me. and so please do not try to make me think you do"
 All right" said Holton. T won't. But-but you will not think me pre- suming if said should like to-here- after"
 T should like to have you know me- she said simply.
 The unexpected nature of this re- mark quite unhorsed the young officer. ! and for second no words carns to his tongue. e
 Thank you" he said lamely.
 She regarded him in smiling silence.
 But I'm afraid, 1" she said then. that your knowledge will be limited to this evening. I wish, really wish, 1t would be otherwise" She sighed. Tt would be so nice to be like other girls. But father and are birds of passage. here ! one day. there the next I shall be SO glad to be home once move"
 Homer" Holton looked at her in- quirinsiy.
 Yes, my home is near Santiago. We are outside Cuahitas"
 -oh! Holton flushed for some req sop or other. Fs
 "Good-by, Mir. Appleton she said T an grateful to you--I am thankhlL You have been very gccd. But now ! you must go. really @
 May not eafl?9 asked TIolton. q recognize the infornslity of our meet
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 length arrived. and Holton sallied forth to seek his partner before the opening strains of the waltz measure had died away. He found her stand ing alone near the musicians, and aa he advanced with a smile of greeting she looked at him with strange er pression.
 No, MT. Holton," she said, I've mustn't; it is best not"
 Best not whatf Holton stopped short and regarded her with look ol amazement
 Best not dance. really" she said
 Holton almost giared at her.
 And why not, pleaseg" he asked stifhy
 The girl stepped impulsivefy for ward and placed her hand on his arm
 "Ah, don't" she said. "It is for the pest. l tell yos. Now, please excuse ne"
 Don't you care to dance with me9- Holton looked at her curiously.
 The girls lip dropped just a bit tnd with that sign of weakness she vas lost, for .Holton's strong arm stole ibout her waist and the next instant he was out on the floor with him.
 "Oh, she gasped, why did you2"
 ''Beczuse wanted to" replied Hol on simply. "Oh. knew you thought
 was a bad dancer and were trying Q Nriggle out. but I'll show you an lot at all bad"
 She had already discovered that act, and. abandoning herself to the sheer joy of the dance. relaxing slight y in his arms. she suffered herself to Oe guided about the floor.
 After the dance Holton led her to secluded corner and sat down beside her.
 That was great" he exclaimed. Permit me to say you dance wonder fully welI'
 And you. too" she said.
 But why"
 She interrupted him by tapping him with her fan.
 Don't, pleasei" she pleaded.
 Holton shrugged his shoulders. r7at Very weil,' he said He took hen ~~AAN- AAS ASAi Na4tSS Ac OuISp uc added.
 Why did you come here tonight." she asked. rle ''Why-why-beeanse wanted, tc dance" he answered.
 T thought" she began slowly, i-i thought that perhaps there might be another reason for your coming"s
 Holton started back in his chafr Surely there was another reason, but this girl had driven that other req, son. completely out of his mind. The thought occurred to him that he was not cut out to be a mervelous detec' tive.
 What are you smiling atr' sh, asked.
 You live near Santiago?" he asked
 Sbe threw 6 swift glance at him.
 Yes" she answered
 q have never been there, but must be wonderful country"
 The most beautiful in the world She threw her head back proudly.
 Tell me about it." went on Hoitou Do you live in the city?"
 No. father has an estate in tho hills on the way to Cuabitas. Oh. 1t h wOnderfuli The beautiful birds. ths flowers. the moonlight, the fruitsi ] am never happy save when I an there.'
 You are quite a patriot" observes Holtun with a laugh.
 Am I not" she exclaimed. 'I wal born there; love 1t. It is homer
 Sometime may go to Cuba Ma, I cali?''
 Her face clouded
 When you come to Cuba, I'm atraD you'll not have time for the socis amenities"
 T wonder" he said.
 If war is declared" she went. on will you wield your sword for CubI
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! tinued:
 We are not yet at war with Spain not yet, and in the meantime ! think it will be just as well for you to re- main in fairly close touch with my of. fice-personal touch. By the way, there's ball al the Willard tonight"
 "A ball." exclaimed Holton. Then he caught himself. Yes. sir" he add ed
 Yes, ball at the Willard. Here is a eaTd-youll note it is @ personal in- vitation to you"
 Holton glanced at it.
 q see. it. sir" He hesitated. q am merely, merely to go there and dance? mean-mean. sir. are there any instructions?"
 T should keep my eyes and ears open if were you"
 Yes, sir, I'll do that, and hope I'll be able to be of some service" he was rising to go. "Although-although I'm afraid laek-that is. and" Holton paused and glanced irresolutely at his chief.
 That you lack definite information, :" said the assistant secretary, who seem d to have the faculty Of reading his thoughts and expressing them before Holton himself could frame them in suitable, or, we'll say, diplomatic terms.
 Why, yes. sir--I have feeling that the situation is indefinite"
 Yes. Sit down, MT, HoIton" Hol- ton resumed his chair and his chief leaned forward. talking rapidly in a low tone.
 Here is the nub of the situation" he began. Tn the first place we have reason. excellent reasons. for suspect ing that there are certain elements among the Cubans. both in the United States and in Havana. that are strong ly inclined to doubt the good faith of the United States in this brewing trou- 5le with Spain"
 Holton, thrilled by the promise of revelations which these opening words conveyed, thrilled, also, by his induc- ion into the inner affairs Of the gov srnment mill, flushed and regarded the eyeglasses turned toward him, with lnblinking eyes, impatient for the next word.
 Naturally continued Mir. Roose- gelt," the Cubans are eager to avail themselves Of our armed forces afoat ind ashore. but after the work is all lone they want us to clear out. Which, 0t couse, we shall do. having first es- .ablished some decent and stable sys- tenn of government down there"
 T had not any iSea our good faith was in question" observed Hoiton.
 Tt is." was the reply, "and it is .aking the form of preparations for an attack upon our troops by Cuban forces after We have cleaned the Span- lards out Of the island"
 What e chancei" exclaimed Holton, with patriotic ferVo.
 The assistant secretary smiled.
 T myself regard the project as :rack-brained iH it's conception, but nevertheless it exists and must be met We must learn their plans at all hazards, and can tell you now that while we have a general Idea as to the situation, it Is little more than gen- eral, and details of a specific nature would be very welcome. want you to sec what you can do. Your record Is that of a clear-headed man of initi- atiVe and common sense. You speak Spanish, yop are equally al home in a ballroom or in roughing it. You're the man we want"
 Thank you, sir"
 T have been extremely confidential" resumed the assistant secretary, "as naturally it was necessary I should be. Any further information I receive from the Secret Service will be transmitted
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-31
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
CONCRETE SIDEWALKS.

Though we can make no more than
q passing reference to 1t at this time,
we firmly believe Mayor Mottman's
recommendation that all new side
walks to be constructed shall be Of
concrete will be one of the most potent
factors in the improvement and bet
terment of Olympia, as we'll as adding
greatly to it's outward appearance.
The unsightly, dangerous and quick
IL worn wooden sidewalks should be
replaced as rapidly as possible with
the modern, concrete pavement. Moth
ing adds more to the outward aspect
Of city than the improved condition
Of its streets and sidewalks, and the
mayors recommendation for the con-
struction Of concrete crossings should
also be carried out as rapidly as pos
sible.
We wish 1t were possible and feast.
BILE for the city council to order every
wooden sidewalk In Olympia replaced
with concrete pavement, for we know
1t would greatly enhance the outward
aspect Of the city, but we reelize tina
Il would be too great . burden upor
the property owners and that the i'm
provement must be made gradually
Consequently we hope the city council
viii firmly refuse to permit the replac
ing Of WORKOUT or dilapidated and
dangerous sidewalks with any othel
material than concrete.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-31
With the Editors
Ren,embcr ">iIcnt Majority"


Ernest Lister was inaugurated gov
ernor Of the state of Washington last
week, report says, before one of the
largest crowds hat ever gathered in
Olympia for such an occasion. In all
this there is much good. but while
looking over this assemblage of admir-.
ing friends-a and Office seekers-let
Him remember that the vast majority
Of the men who spent their time and
energy in advancing him TO the chair
of the chief executive of the state OF
Washington were not present at the
most memorable event in the history
OF his life. The men who made it pos
sible for Ernest Lister to become gov
ernor of the state of Washington had
not the time or money to make the pill
grimage to Olympia for that suspicious
occasion, but they should not be over
looked or rebuked in the battle for pelf
end place. Ernest Lister owes to these
men more than he owes the throng that
greeted him at Olympia, and in turn.
ing a deaf ear to those who make the
loudest demonstration and giving his
state an equitable and just admins
tration he will receive the cOmmenda-
ton of this silent majority"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-31
SAYS RAILROADS LOSE.

when Congress authorized the es.
tablishment Of the parcels post It made
no provision for the remuneration OF
the railroads, which will be compelled
to carry this additional business free
for some years unless the national law.
makers authorize an earlier adjust.
ment of existing contracts" said Mr.. J.
P. O'Brien, vice president and general
manager of the Oregon Washington
Railroad & Navigation company re-
Gently.
1.-THE committee on railway mail pay,
representing 214,275 miles Of railways
in the United States, operated by 26S
companies, has issued statement con-
tanning facts and figures which prove
that the railway mail pay does not
equal the operating expenses that 1t
makes necessary, leaving nothing for
return upon the value of the property.
'This statement was called forth by
a report to Congress by the postmaster
general, in which he claimed that the
railroads were being overpaid for the
work of carrying the mails. The com.
mittee asserts, however, that the cost
Of carrying the mails Is much greater
than the postmaster general estimates
it to be, and that even his own figures
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demonstrate that the railroads are not
fairly paid now for the work that they
90 and for the facilities that they fur.
nish. The statement of the commit
Tee further calls attention to the fact.
that the Inauguration of the parcels
post will force the mail pay still fur
Their below the level Of just compensa-
ton by enormously increasing the vol
ume Of the matter transported.
1.-THE people Of the Pacific Northwest
receive large amount of mail over
the O.-W. r. & N. In connection with
related lines we operate a fast mail
train from Chicago to the Coast. This
train makes the best running time Of
any train on our lines. 1t is made up
solely of mail and express cars. We
are enabled by it's operation to make
prompt delivery of mail and articles
sent by express.
1--WE are giving good service with
our fast mail. We are meeting the de-
mand for expeditions delivery. Should
the demands of the mail service under
the new conditions brought about by
the Inauguration of the parcels post
necessitate an additional amount of
equipment we may be compelled to
curtail our service. This will not be
done, however, If just compensation Is
roco}vodD
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-31
DEMOCRATS IN HOUSE.
Eleven Members Appointed to Stand
ing Committees In Organization.

In the organization Of the lower
house Of the legislature. the following
Democratic representatives drew ap
pointments q committee chairmen:
w. c. Masterson, Walla Walla, peni.
Tertiary.
J. A. Fontaine, Columbia, Eleventh,
Agriculture.
e. L. Farnsworth, Lincoln. Sixteenth
banks and banking.
A. T. Stream. Pacivc, Twenty-sixth
compensation state and county of{icers
N. B. Brooks. Klickitat, Twenty.
first, counties and boundaries.
#. M. Hedger, Walla Walla, Twelfth
education.
Ben F. Hill. walla walla, Thirteenth
enrolled bills.
John Gray. Spokane, Fifth, hospital
for insane.
T. C. Mills, Whitman. Eighth, home
arrangements.
B. B. Horrigan, Adams, Fifteenth
military affairs.
J. E. Brislawn, Lincoln, Sixteenth
miscellaneous.
In addition to these appointments te
standing committees, several Demo
Gratis have been placed on special com
mittees for temporary investigations
SO that the party is well represented
in the house organization, though IL
the minority in membership.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-31
LITTLE LoGGED-oFF LANDS.

Something the people Of Washington
more often forget than remember in
their dreams OF the development of
this state was expressed by Governor
Lister in his inaugural message when
he called the legis' ature's attention to
he fact that if we were called on to
furnish the necessary land at rea-
sonable price and ready for the plow,
for 1000 families who might desire to
makes their homes in our midst, We
would find it most difficult task"
That is why we believe the COVER
nors recommendation that the state
should undertake the clearing of thou
sands of acres of logged-off lands in
Western Washington is the most i'm
portant single recommendation ever
presented to a Washington legislature,
even IL 1t be not the most important
for the success of Listers administra-
ton. We admit that, as 1t holds al
most limitless possibilities for good, it
also offers an INSCRIPTIONS or ignOr-
ant man almost as great opportunities
tor mulcting the state, yet we hasten
to remark that If 1t is started in this
administration, a standard of eficien-
cy and economy will be set which will
compel those who come after perforce
to maintain it.
Various plans for clearing this sec.
ton Of the state, so it's lands may be
developed agrlculturally, have failed
largely because of the magnitude OF
the undertaking. Other states are en-
gaging in drainage work on a large
scale, Minnesota in particular reclaim
ing thousands of acres Of swamp lands
so the work of its development may
proceed.
/ Is 1t such far cry from such un.
dertakings directly by state on a
large scale to the clearing Of logged-off
lands, as both have the same object in
view. the development Of the state?
We think not. We do not believe the
project should be given too great be.
ginning but do think 1t should be un.
dertaken In . small, preliminary way
during the next two years. so the 191t
Legislature may have some actual facts
In it, possession for consideration.
Western Washington should get be
hind this Recommendation Of Cover
nor Listers and impress upon its leg
islators it, desire to zee the great
work undertaken.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-31

The annual edition Of the Gray's
Harbor Washingtonian issued January
26 reflects great credit on its editor
who 10 temporarily retiring from
newspaper work and also for the
mechanical department Of the once.
It IL well illustrated. containing cuts
cs camps, mills. factories. banks. pub.
lie and fraternal buildings Of Hoquiam
and many prominent business men,
We wish the Washingtonian the con.
tinued success 1t has enjoyed under
the management Of Albert johnson.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-31
The Colonel JObbed.
(Cle Elum Echo.)

Somebody "jobbed" the colonel
during the recent campaign. This is
made quite evident by comparing the
statements of Governor Hay in analyz-
ing the causes of his defeat with the
statement made by Blethen in last
Sundays Times-which is made in
connection with an apology for the
failure of the Times to support Gov.
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Democrat New Travelling Guard.

Ben Ludlow, Democrat, deputy
sheriff of Kittitas county, was ap-
pointed travelling guard of the Walla
Walla penitentiary this week by the
state board of control, to succeed A. c.
Coates, who resigned to become dep
uty sheriff of Pierce county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-01-31
FoR THE rARrY,s WELFARE.

Wyhv any Do,S.r,n vx<.~.ouond 18th
ora,nsrv ,nte,,,ssrcs .nou,a counter ".,,
ancs and aid the formation Of another
permanent party organization in Thur
sion county II something We cannot
understand. We know that Democrats
have the reputation Of doing the
wrong thing at the right time, but we
ka6 hoped they would have good sense
and sagacity enough not to jsopardize
thsir party's interests ct this time BY
snch : move
We care nothing whatever about the
matter 81 the endorsement 81 candi.
dates for federal or state appoint.
nxents. That Il, Why " took no mart
oancinlly Or personally. III the post.
election factional contest n this coun.
-. hoping that In spite Of differences
occaeioncd By the matter Of endorse.
Inents the Democrats Of this, county
would be able to unite n one orrrani
slfion with which ia carry On the mar.
fysS work and strengthen its present
Vtebrious position.
The matter of appointments n I
minor one ana one Ia which ve have
no interest, but when it comes to the
sformation Of another permanent or.
Z ANIMATION OF Democrats In Thurstou
county THE WAsHrrercr SrANnAru
can take no other position than that 81
1lrm. constant and axxressive onDosi.
ton. we believe 1t to be politicallv
disastrous. and ahsolutelv nonsensical
inanired solely for nersonal reasons
dirccted at the destruction az the mar
" IN this county rather than its CON
ptfuction' ana destineo 70 accomplish
tns1 eno unless nipped IN the Oud Dy
tnoe0 democrats OF TINS county wnom
Ne oelieve VIII place the welfare Of
tne party ABOVE personal Jeaiousies OF
personai aims ana VIII devote tneil
ume' energy ana money 70 oDtain Iol
the ADMINISTRATIONS OF PRESIDENT VII
son ana governor Lister the support
tney must nave.
Invitation such "A this is the ereatesl
danger that confronts the Democratic
marty Ia the next four years. II