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The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17

you tell me where to find a gate or
door. made OF bars. iron bars. opening
into the Rue Scribe and lead
ing to the lake! You know
the lake meanf Yes. the
underground lake under the
opera"
Yes, sir, / know there is lake
under the opera, but don't know
which door leads to 1t. have never
been therel"
And the Rue Scribe. madame, the
Rue Scribe? Have you never been to
the Rue Scribe?"
The woman laughed, screamed with
laughter! Raoul darted away. roar
ing with anger, ran upstairs, four
stairs at a time. downstairs. rushed
through the whole OF the business side
OF the opera-house. found himself
once more in the light OF the stage.
He stopped. with his heart thump-
ing in his chest: suppose Christine
Daae had been found? He saw a
group of men and asked:
Il beg your pardon. gentlemen
Could you tell me where Christine
Daae ISL"
And somebody laughed.
At the same moment the stage
buzzed with new sound and, amid a
crowd OF men In evening-dress, all
talking and gesticulating together. ap-
peared a man who seemed very calm
and displayed a pleasant face, all
pink and chubby-cheeked. crowned
with curly hair and lit up by pair OF
wonderfully serene blue eyes. Mer-
cier, the acting-manager. called the
vicomte de Chagny's attention to him
and said:
This is the gentleman to whom you
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17

What do you meanY don't un-
derstand''
"Oh, you understand quite we'll In
any case. you've got to understand
X. And. first OF all. tell US hii
name"
Whose manner"
"The name of the man whose 40
complice you are. Nine. Giry,"
II am the ghrst's accomplice7 II
His accomplice in what
pray?"
You do all he wants"
"Ohl He's not very troublesome
you know"
And does he still tip your"
II mustn't complain"
How much does be give you fol
bringing him that envelope?"
Ten francs"
you poor thingi That's not much,
is it?"
"Why?"
"I'll tell you that presently. Nine
Giry. Just now we should like to
know for what extraordinary reason
you have given yourself body and soul
to this ghost Nine. Giry's
friendship and devotion are not to be
bought for five francs or ten francs
That's true enough. And
can tell you the reason. sir. There's
no disgrace about it. on the
contrary"
Were quite sure of that, Nine.
Giry!"
We'll. It's like this only
the ghost doesn't like me to talk
about his business
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should put your question. monster
Let me introduce M. Mifroid. the
commissary of police"
''Ah. NJ. lie vicomte de Chagny! De-
lighted to meet you. r-onsieur." said
the commissary. Would you mind
coming with me? And now
where are the managers?
Where are the managersy :"
Mercier did not answer, and Remy.
the secretary. volunteered the infor-
nation that the managers were locked
up in their office and that they knew
nothing as yet OF what had happened.
You don't mean to say SO! Let US
go up to the office!"
And NJ Mifroid, followed by an ever
increasing crowd, turned toward the
business side of the building. Mer-
cier took advantage OF the confusion
to slip a key into Gabriel's hand:
This is all going very badly" he
whispered. you had better let
Mother Giry out"
And Gabriel moved away.
They soon came to the managers
door. Mercier stormed in vain: the
door remained closed.
Open in the name OF the lawi"
commanded M. Mifroid. in loud and
rather anxious voice.
At last the door was opened. All
rushed into the once. on the oommts-
sary's heels.
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crecy. to Gabriel and Mercier. they
put the twenty thousand francs into
the envelope and without asking for
explanations. handed 1t to Nine. Giry,
who had been reinstated In her func-
tions. The box-keeper displayed no
establishment. need hardly say that
she was well watched. She went
straight to the ghosts box and placed
the precious envelope on the little
shelf attached to the ledge The two
managers, as well as Gabriel and Mer-
cier. were hidden in such way that
they did not lose sight of the en-
velope for second during the per-
formance and even afterward, for, as
the envelope had not moved, those
who watched 1t did not move either;
and Nine. Giry went away while the
managers. Gabriel and Mercier were
still there. At last, they became tired
of waiting and opened the envelope.
after ascertaining that the seals had
not been broken.
At first sight, Richard and Mon
charmin thought that the notes were
still there; but soon they perceived
that they were not the same. The
twenty real notes were gone and had
been replaced by twenty notes OF the
Bank OF St Farce!"
The managers rage and fright were
unmistakabls. Moncharmin wanted to
send for the commissaxy Of police.
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Raoui was the last to enter. As ne
was about to follow the rest into the
room. hand was laid on his shoulder
and he heard these words spoken in
his ear:
'Erik's secrets concern no one but
himself!"
He turned around. with stified ex-
ciamation. The hand that was laid
on his shoulder was now placed on
the lips of a person with an ebony
skin. with eyes Of jade and with an
astrakhan cap on his head: the Per-
sian!
The stranger kept up the gesture
that recommended discretion and
then. at the moment when the aston
ished viscount was about to ask the
reason of his mysterious Intervention.
bowed and disappeared.
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He no doubt

but Richard objected He no doubt
had plan. for he said:
Don't let us make ourselves rtdio-
uIous! All Paris would laugh at US.
o. G. has won the first game: we will
win the second"
He was thinking OF the next months
allowance
Nevertheless. they had been SO abb
solutely tricked that they were bound
to suffer a certain detection. And.
upon my word. It was not difficult to
understand. We must not forget that
the managers had an idea at the back
of their minds. all the time. that this
strange incident might be an unpieas-
ant practical joke on the part OF their
predecessors. and that 1t would not
do to divulge 1t prematurely. On the
other hand, Moncharmin was some
times troubled with a suspicion or
Richard himself. who occasionally
took fanciful whims into his head.
And SO they were content to await
events, while keeping an eye on
Mother Giry. Richard would not have
her spoken to.
IF she is a confederate" he said.
the notes are gone long ago. But,
in my opinion she is merely an idiot"
Shes not the only idiot In this
business" said Moncharmin pensiveIy.
We'll. who could have thought it?"
moaned Richard. But don't be afraid
+. next time. | shall have taken
my precautions"
The next time fell on the same day
that beheld the disappearance or
Christine Daae. In the morning
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1855. Meg CRY. Empress |!
Taetful Request.

Dobbleigh was a confirmed borrow.
er, and. what was worse. he seldom
returned the borrowed articles. He
had held on to Whibley's umbrella,
for instance, for nearly a year.
And I'm blest If know how | am
ever going to get 1t back" said Whib-
ley.
Easy" said Hickenlooper. Call q
messenger and send Dobbleigh this
note"
And he scribbled on the following:
Dear Dobbleigh: II you can spare It
I'd like to borrow that umbrella OF
mine for couple OF days. Can you
oblige msr'-HarpAr's Weekly
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note from the ghost reminded them
that the money was due. 1t read:
Do just you did last time. 1t went
very well. Put the twenty thousand In
the envelope and hand IL to our excellent
Nine. Giry.
And the note was accompanied by
the usual envelope. They had only to
insert the notes,
This was done about half an hour
before the curtain rose on the first
act of Faust. Richard showed the en-
velope to Moncharmin. Then he count
ed the twenty thousand-franc notes In
front of him and put the notes into
the envelope. but without closing 1t.
And now" he said. let's have
Mother Giry in
The old woman was sent for. She
entered with sweeping courtesy.
She still wore her black taffeta dress.
the color of which was rapidly turn
ing to rust and lilac. to say nothing
of the dingy bonnet. She seemed in
a good temper. She at once said:
Good evening, gentlemen! It's for
the envelope, | suppose?"
eS, Mhuc. biys sttiu ftlCudIQ,
most amiably For the envelope
and something else besides"
AT your service. NJ. Richard. at
your service. And what is the some
thing else. please?"
First OF all, Nine. Giry, have a
little question to put to you"
by all means. NJ. Richard: Nine
| Giry is here to answer you"
Are you still on good terms with
the ghost?"
Couldn't be better. sir; couIdn',
| be better"
"Ah, we are delighted. :. Looh
here, Nine CRY" said Richard, in
the tone of making an important con
tldence. I'VE may just as well tel
you, among ourselves you're
no fool!"
why. SIR" exclaimed the box-keep
er. stopping the pleasant nodding oi
the black feathers in her dingy bon
net, "I assure you no one has evei
doubted thatl"
I'VE are quite agreed and we shall
soon understand one another The
story of the ghost is all humbug, isn't
itf Well. still between our
sslves, It has lasted Ions
enough"
i Nine. Giry looked at the managers
as though they were talking Chinese
She walked up to Richards table anc
asked. rather anxiously'
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''lndeed?" sneered Richard.
But this is matter that concerns
myself alone. Well. 1t was in
Box Five one evening, | found a let
ter addressed to myself. a sort OF note
letter to you, sir; know it by heart,
and shall never forget 1t If live to
be hundred"
And Nine. Giry. drawing herself up,
recited the letter with touching eIo-
quence:
Madam:
1925. Mile. Menetrier. leader of the bal
let, became Marquise de Cussy.
1882. Mile. Marie Taglioni. dancer. be-
came Comtesse Gilbert des voisins
1916. La Sofa. dancer married q
brother of the King of Spain.
lsii. Lola Monies. dancer. became the
morganatic wife of King Louis of Ba-
varia and was created Countess of Lands
field.
Is4s. Mile. Maria. dancer. became
Baronne dHerneville
1870. Theresa Hessier. a dancer married
Dom Fernando. brother to the King of
Portugal
Richard and Moncharmin listened
to the old woman, who. as she pro.
| ceeded with the enumeration OF these
glorious nuptials, swelled out. took
courage and, at last, in voice burst.
ing with pride. flung out the last sen.
tence Of the prophetic letter:
1856 Meg Giry. Empress!
Exhausted by this supreme effort,
the box-keeper fell into a chair, say.
ing:
|
Opera Ghost had heard much of
the ghost. but only half believed in
him. From the day when he declared
that my little Meg. the flesh OF my
flesh. the fruit of my womb. would be
empress. l believed in him altogether. -
| ITO BE CONTINUED
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cHAprER XIV. (contInuedl

CHAPTER XIV. (Contlnued).
Hideous thoughts flashed through
RaouPs congested brain. OF course.
Erik must have discovered their se-
cret. must have known that Christine
had played him false. What a ven.
geance would be his!
And Raoul thought again OF the yell
low stars that had come. the night be-
fore, and roamed over his balcony.
Why had he not put them out for
good? There were some mems eyes
that dilated in the darkness and
shone like stars or like cats eyes.
Certainly Albinos. who seemed to
have rabbits eyes by day, had cats
eyes at night: everybody knew thatl
Yes. yes. he had undoubtedly
fired at Erik. Why had he not killed
himf The monster haa fed up the
gutter-spout like cat or convict
who-everybody knew that also
would scale the very skies. with the
help of a gutter-spout. No
doubt Erik was at that time contem-
plating some decisive step against
Raoul. but he had been wounded and
had escaped to turn against poor
Christine instead
Such were the cruel thoughts that
haunted Raoui as he ran to the sing
er's dressing-room
Christine! Christine!"
Bitter tears scorched the boys eye
hds as he saw scattered over the fur
niture the clothes which his beautiful
bride was to have worn at the hour
Of their flight. N. why had she re-
fused to leave earlier?
Why had she toyed with the threat
ening catastrophe? Why toyed with
the monsters heart? Why. in a final
access OF pity. had she insisted on
finging. as last sop to that demons
soul. her divine song:
Holy angel in heaven blessed.
My spirit longs with thee to resti
Raoul, his throat filled with sobs.
oaths and insults, fumbled awkwardiy
at the great mirror that had opened
one night before his eyes. to let Chris
tine pass to the murky dwelling be-
low. He pushed. pressed. groped
about. but the glass apparently obeyed
no one but Erik. Perhaps ac-
tons were not enough with glass OF
the kind? Perhaps he was expected
to utter certain words7 When he
was a little boy. he had heard that
there were things that obeyed the
spoken wordi
Suddenly. Raoul remembered some
thing about gate opening into tho
Rue Scribe. an underground passage
running straight to the Rue Scribe
from the lake. Yes, Christine
had told him about that. And,
when he found that the key was no
longer in the box. he nevertheless ran
to the Rue Scribe.
Outside. In the street, he passed
his trembling hands over the huge
stones. felt for outlets met
with iron bars were those
they? Or these? Or
could It be that air-hole7 He
plunged his useless eyes through the
bars. How dark II was in
therel He listened. .
All was silencel He went
round the building and came
- bigger bars, immense gatssl
II was the entrance to the Cour de
administration.
Raoul rushed into the doorkespsr's
lpdgs.
I ~ ~ pardon. madame. could
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SYNOPSIS.

CONSERVATION is caused on the last
night that the Opera Is managed by De-
pearance of a ghost. said to have been
IN evidence on several previous occasions.
christine Daae, z member OF the opera
company, Is called upon to I'LL very
important part and scores a great sue
cess. Count de Chagny and his. brother
singer Raoui phF tE,es snos 10 see weo cRPistne IN
the dressing room. but is unable to do SO
and later discovers that some one is maxi
upon entering the room he finds 1t empty.
while the farewell ceremony for the re-
shdsg, sfhing managers is going on the Opera
Box No s is sold with disastrous results.
Opera Ghost calling attention to the err
ror. Christine Daae writes Raoui that
me has gone to visit the grave OF her
follows her to the church. Wonderful
violin music is heard. Raoul visits
sosy rozen ~ nend snd RsbanS
the persormanee Na Of Fa@st n ase1s from frons
The leading % part in faus5 is Warned nfo fo
Eiye the part. to Christine. cariotta.
refusing, loses her voice IN the middle
wounding many. Rsaoui searches for
her at last. but does not speak. and later
a note is received from her making an
appointment for masked ball Raoul
meets Christine at the ball. He sees a
person in the disguise of Red Death.
He hears her conversing with some one
whom she calls Erik. Raoul visits
Christine and tells her he knows the
name OF the unseen man whom she calls
the Angel of Music Christine and Raoul
beoome secretly engaged prior to a polar
e&psdition that Raoul Is to make. Chris
tine relates a strange adventure with the
Unseen Erik and promises to run away
With Raoul. Raoul announces his inten-
ton OF marrying Christine, which dis
pleases Philippe. In the midst of per-
formance the stage is enveloped In dark
Of her 10 found. Moncharmin and Rich
ard behave stranRely.
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Many Norwegians In U. s.

Many Norwesians In U. s.
So many Norwegians have either
worked for a few years in the United
States or have relatives now working
here. or have travelled or been edu
Gated there, that the number familiar
with American goods is sufficient to
have an appreciable effect upon ths
ocal demand.
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Are You st on eood Terms Win tho ehost7"

note from the ghost reminded them
that the money was due. 1t read:
The Coconino sun., 1913-02-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Services every Sunday, as follows; Sunday School, g:45 am. Public Worship II a. m. Junior League, D. m. Epworth League, S:3O D. m Evening Worship, 7.S0 o'clock You are cordially invited 70 worship with us Strangers always welcome
 ROBERT E. WRIGBT,iPastor. s s. Supt. C. D THORPE.
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Total

The report of county recorder for the month of January, showing collection of SI75.65, was checked with the fee and blotter books and the treasurer's receipt for same approved.
 The report of the clerk of the superior court for the month of January, showing collection of S255.S5, with treasurer's receipt for same, was checked with the fee book and approved.
 The report of the clerk of the board of supervisors for the month of January, showing the collection of STA. 50 for sale of hides and treasurer's receipt for same, was checked and approved. The reports of the custodian of Bright Angel toll trail, showing collection of $I55 during month of December, 1912, and collection of S3o5 for month of January, 1913, and treasurer's receipt for same, was approved.
 The report of A. w. Brown, justice of the peace at Fredonia, showing no business done, was approved.
 The report of the custodian of Lees Ferry, showing collections of $II7.25 for the month of Sep tember, October November and part of December, was approved.
 The report of the county super intendent of schools was approved. The report of the sheriff, ex- pense account for the month of January, was checked and ap- proved.
 The treasurer was directed to make the changes in the matter of taxes.
 Cancel school tax Robert Burns account exempt.
 Cancel taxes and penalties Mary E. Hagerman estate, year 1912. Cancel back taxes Simon Poquette, account paid in Yava- pal county.
 Reduce valuation of assessment Dora Lopez estate, for years IoII- I2 to 5000 and cancel penalties for year 1912.
 The treasurer was directed to refund Mrs. P. M. Gavin the sum | of S.23o, account amount paid on
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LODGE DIRECTORY

>SScccSSSSSSSS SSScSScSSScS MOUNTAIN LODGE NO IS. K. OPP. Meets in Elks Hall every Wednesday night Visiting knights are cordially invited to attend
 N ID. SWARTOUT, c. G r. O. ALLEN, K. OF R. &S.
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In the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the
 County of COcOnino

In the matter of the estate of Carrie O'Brien, deceased.
 Notice of hearing petition for letters of administration.
 Notice is hereby given that Caroline Mccormick has filed in this court her petition praying that letters of administration on the estate of said decedent be granted to C. B. Wilson and that the same will be heard on Tues day the nth day of February, A.. D. 1913, at o:3o o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the court room of said court, in Flagstaff, County of Coconino, State of Ari- zona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated January 24, A. D., 1913.
 CHAs. H. ADAMS, Clerk. Ist pub. Ian. 3I, 1913.
 Last pub. Feb. 7, 1913.
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In the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the
 County of COcOninO

In tine matter of the estate of Henry Rockmark, deceased.
 Notice of hearing petition.
 Notice is hereby given that Fred Rockmark, a brother has filed in this court a petition that the last will and testament of Henry Rock mark, deceased, be admitted to probate, and that M. I. Powers be appointed administrator with the will annexed, and that the same will be heard on Tuesday the 18th day of February, A. D., 1913, at o:3o o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the courtroom of said court, in Flagstaff, County of Coconino, State of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
 Dated January 24, A. D., 1913.
 CHAs. H. ADAMS, Clerk. 1st pub. Jan 3I, 1913.
 Last pub. Feb. I4, 1913.
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lease of swA sec. IS 21n, Be-, paid in advance.
 The board approved the appli- cation of J. V. Fisher, to lease sec. 22 t. 2In, r. SC.
 The board approved the ap- pointment of Miss Bright Camp as deputy assessor at Flagstaff, and Lorum Pratt, deputy assessor at Fredonia.
 The board approved the follow ing bonds:
 A. w. Brown justice of the peace at Fredonia.
 Thomas Jensen, constable Ere donia.
 Thos. P. Manning county phy- sician Flagstaff.
 A. G. Rounseville, county phy- sician Williams. M. J. Rounseville, justice of the peace Williams.
 John o. Harrington, justice of the peace Flagstaff. L. E. Hart, county hospital Flagstaff.
 F. s. Breen, county printing Flagstaff.
 The board appointed L. L. Far rall justice of the peace at Grand Canyon precinct within the dis cribed boundaries, north by the Big Colorado river, east by the Little Colorado river, south by the south line of township 28n, west by the Cataract Canyon.
 M. I. Powers was chosen to represent the County of Coconino, at the National Highway Conven- ton at Indianapolis, and Wash ington, D. C.
 The report of the county treas urer for the month of January, showing receipts S2,63I.I7. Dis bursements, $82, ,8o5. 20; balance on hand January 3Ist So6:437.oI, distributed to the various county funds, was checked with the treas urers report books and cancelled warrants and approved.
 The report of the clerk of the board of supervisors for the year 1912, was checked and approved and 100 copies was ordered printed.
 No further business the board adjourned.
 Approved:
 H. J. GRAY, Chairman. Attest:
 C. H. BRowNELL, Clerk.
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Mothers Can Safely Buy

Dr Kings New Discovery and give in to the little ones when ailing and suffering with colds, coughs, throat or lung troubles, tastes nice, harmless, once used, always used. Mrs. Bruce Craw- ford, Niagra, Mo. writes: "Dr. Kings New Discovery changed our boy from a pale weak sick boy to the picture of health. " Always helps. Buy it at Rabbit Bros. Advertisement.
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COURT COCoNINO NO s96, INDEPEND S ENT ORDER OF FORESTERS Meets ist and 4th Tuesday nights each month in ElkS Hall Visiting members invited to attend the Court meetings
 c. N. BATY, c. k. JOHN NJ. CLARK, Treasurer. A A BUTTON, Financial Secretary
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-----
 Christian Science Society Sunday services at II a. m. at Eagles hall. Wednesday meeting at & p. m.
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SCHOOL OF HE NATIVITY

This school Is conducted in connection with the Catholic Church Of Flagstan by the Sisters of Loretto. under the supervision Of the Pastor of the Parish, Sister Lula Superior in charge. The curriculum of studies comprises all the branches that pertain to complete Grammar Course Music, both vocal and Instrumental is taught by the Sisters.
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CHURCH OF HE MAINLY

Rev Cypricn Va0re Pastor From the first Sunday Of May till the first Sunday Of October. Masses on Sunday are celebrated at 30 and 10 o'clock a. m. Rosary and Benedfotion of the Blessed Sacrament at 7.30 p m.
 During the other months Masses are at s and iO3O a. m and the afterooon services are at |.