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CHAPTER xxI.-contInued.

WED better separate" Gregory
hoarsely whispered. Wen meet at
the station"
mo. If he sees us, what would be
the usef Anyway, hem have to know
tomorrow everybody viii know
tomorrow! No. said Grace, oyercom-
ing slight indecision, "the important
thing is not to be stopped. whoever
sees Come this way"
But there's no chance out, that
way. Gregory returned, with the OBJ
stinacy of the weak. "And IL he does
see US, it won't do to be seeming to
try to hide"
"But we are hiding" Grace said deh-
nitely. Possibly we can keep moving
about, and he will go away"
"Why should we hide, anyhow" de-
manded Gregory, with sudden show of
spirit
To that, she made no reply. II he
didn't know, what was the use to tell
him?
Gregory moved on. but glanced back
over his shoulder "Now, he's getting
down." he said in agitation. He's
making his way right toward us.
All right, let him come!"
"In here-quick!" cried Grace, drag
ging him to one side. Quick!"
A voice stopped them with. Your
nckets. please"
~Oh, no." walled Gregory. mot into
q show, Grace. We can't go into a
show. lists impossible"
She spoke rapidly: 1--WE must Wen
be safe in there, because no one would
ever suppose we'd go into such a
place."
"But Grace" said Gregory firmly,
Il cannot will not go into a show
The voice addressed him again:
TITS first-class In every particular.
lady. There Is nothing here to bring
the blush of shame to the cheek Of the
most fastidious. See those fierce man
eating lions that have been captured
In the remotest jungles Of Africa"
Gregory looked back
Robert Clinton was drawing nearer
AS yet he had not discovered them.
but his eyes, grown fiercer and more
impatient, we're never at rest
With groan, Gregory thrust some
money into the showman's hand. and
he and Grace mingled with the noisy
sightseers focking under the black
tent.
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eYNoPsLs.

Fran arrives at Hamilton Gregory's
home In LAttIeburg. but finds him absent
conducting the choir st camp meeting.
She repairs thfkher In search or nlms
laughs during the service and is asked to
leave. Abbott Ashton. superintendent OF
schools. escorts Fran from the tent he
deeply interested IN charity work, and q
pillar of the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while tax
ing leave OF her, holds her hand and Is
seen nv Sapphira Clinton sister OF Rob-
ert Clinton. chairman of the school board.
Fran tells Gregory she wants nome
secretary. takes violent dislike TO Fran
and advises her to go away at once.
Fran hints at a twenty-year-old secret.
and snd GTSsgory reg IN Is,sfss as the Story
of how Gregory married young girl az
Springfield while attending college and
then deserted her Fran y the nd cniid n3I q
present wife three years before the death
of Fran's mother Fran takes a liking TO
Mrs. Gregory Gregory explains thas
Fran is the daughter of a very dear friend
who is dead. Fran agrees to the story.
Mrs. Gregory insists on her making her
home with them and takes her TO ner
arms. Fran declares the secretary must
go. Grace begins nagging tactics in an
effort to drive Fran from the Gregory
home Abbott. while taking walk alone
at midnight finds Fran on a bridge tell
ing her fortune by cards. She tells Abb
bott that she Is the famous lion tanner,
Fran Nonpareil She tired of circus life
and sought a home. Grace tells OF see
ing Fran come home after midnight with
q man. She guesSes part OF the story
and surprises the rest from Abbott. She
decides to ask Bob Clinton to go TO
Springfield to investigate Fran's story.
Fran enlists Abbott in her battle against
Grace Fran offers her services TO Greg
cry as secretary during the temporary
absence of Grace. The latter. hearing or
Fran's purpose, returns and interrupts q
touching scene between father and
daughter. Grace tells Gregory she In
tends to marry Clinton and quit his serv-
ice. He declares that he cannot continue
his work without her Carried away by
passion, he takes her in his arms Fran
walks in on them, and declares that
Grace must leave the house at once. To
Gregory's CONSERVATION he learns OF
Clinton's mission to Springfield. Clinton
returns from Springfield and, at Fran's re-
guest, Ashton urgest him not to disclose
what he has learned. On Abbott's assur-
ance that Grace will leave Gregory at once.
Clinton agrees to keep silent Driven in
to a corner by the threat of exposure.
Gregory Is forced to dismiss Grace. Grace
Is offered the job OF bookkeeper in Clin-
toms grocery store. Gregory declares he
will kill himself II she marries Clinton.
Gregory's infatuation leads him TO seek
Grace at the grocery. He finds her alone
and tells her the story Of his past. Grace
points out that as he married the pres
ent Mrs. Gregory before the death Of
Fran's mother. he Is not now legally mar
lied. They decide to flee at once.
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"Fran!" he cried reproachfully as
he reached her side. How have you
the heart to run away from me after
I'VE been lost for weeks2 Nobody
knew I'd ever be found"
Fran gave up flight, and stopped to
look at him A smile slipped from the
corner of one eye. to get caught ut the
corner of her demure mouth. When
you disappeared, you left me yourself
A friend always does. I've had you all
the time"
Abbott gIowed. Still, it isn't exact
ly the same as If had been able to
touch your hand. Suppose we shake
hands, little friend; what do you
say?"
81 don't say anything" Fran retort-
ed; 81 just shake"
Her handclasp was so hearty that
he was slightly disconnected. Was her
friendship so great that it left no room
in her heart for something greater
Il want to talk to you. Fran. Stalk
and talk, oh. just about all the long
night through! Come, let me take
you back home
Home? Me? Ridiculous! But I'll
tell you the best place that ever was,
for the kind of talking you and |
want to do to each other. Abbott, it
won't matter to you-wiu it?-at what
place l say to meet me, at about half
past nine?"
why, Fran! It's not eight o'clock. .
Abbott demonstrated, glancing toward
the courthouse clock to find it tstopped.
and then consulting his watch. DO
you think am going to wait till"
"Tin half-past nine" said Fran. non
chalantIy. Very well. then"
but what will we do in the mean
time, II we're not to talk till"
"We?" she mocked him. Listen.
Abbott, don't look so cross. I've a
friend in town with sick daughter,
and she's real friend so l must go
to help her, a while"
He was both mystifed and disap-
pointed. '1 didn't know you had any
such friends in Littleburg," he remon-
strated. remembering how unkind
tongues had set the village against
her.
Fran threw back her head, and her
gesture was full of pride and conh-
dence. "Ohl" she cried. "the town is
full of my friends"
He could only stare at her In dumb
amazement.
"AIl right. then" she said with the
greatest cheerfulness, "at half-past
nine. You understand the date-nine-
thirty. or course you wouldn't have
me desert a friend in trouble. Where
shall we meet, Abbott-at nine-thirty
Shall we say. at the Snake -Eater's!' r
go. Fran" he exclaimed. "pIl wait
for you as long as l must. even II it's
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down the legs Of his trousers, tying
them with twine to his suspenders to
prevent them from dropping too far.
1t was a very hot day, and as they
stood about on the pier waiting to be
passed by the customs men the skins
got warm and smelled villainously.
Finally, passed by the inspectors with
their baggage. they FASTENED to place
where in seclusion they could remove
the sable skins and turn them over
to the owner.
Later the latter told the house that
was to make them up Of his ruse. and
was considerably startled when the
manager said: THAT was good deal
Of trouble to take with an article that
Is not dutiable The Sunday Maga-
zine.
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Mighty in his stolen power, yet ne
Is a creature and subject; not 8
maker of abstract wrong. but sDoiler
Of concrete right. The hend hath
not royal crown; he is but prowl
ing robber, suffered for some myste-
rious end to haunt the kings highway.
And the keen sword he beareth once
was a simple plowshare. His pano-
ply of error is but distortion Of the
truth. The sickle that once reaped
righteousness, beaten from It's useful
surve. with az. and spike, and bar,
headeth the marauders halibert Seek
not further, 0 man. TO solve the dark
riddle ef sin; suffice 1t that thine own
bad heart Is to thee thine origin OF
eviI.-Martin Farquar Upper.
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naria 1raaa Exnnrk

In Paris the authors have q woman
who sets them right as to the dress Of
the women they write about. She
tells them whether they have used the
right words to describe the dress and
whether the colora that are fashion
able are named The woman who does
this Is always anonymous. and no one
but herself and the author Is aware
OF her existence
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have man 50 thoroughly up in color
that he can determine this matter.
That is where the banana hound
comes In. He trots the groves with
man behind him, and scents the
punches which should be picked. He
stands In front OF the tree and gives
q long moan, which sounds familiar to
the siren at Sandy Hook. Then be
points to particular bunch with bis
tail.
The scent OF the hound Ii unerring
It has never been known to fail
and you never heard Of themg1
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smith petition Waits.

The widely signed petition for the par
don Of c. c. Smith, former penitentiary
trustee who was indicted, tried and con-
victed some months ago for irregulari-
ties in connection with his official po-
sition concerning the purchase and sub
aeouent sale of Buick automobile to
the penitentiary department, was laid
before Gov. Brewer. The governor merely
scanned the document and without COM
mgnt laid It aside for the present. It
Is thought quite probable that Gov.
Brewer will await the action Of the su-
preme court on the Smith appeal
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Suits for the recovery Of the $4,000
admittedly stolen from the penitentiary
department by Lawrence Yerger, former
secretary Of the prison board, are now
considered probable in the near future,
81 agents Of three bonding companies
who met failed to agree upon settle
ment. It is said that two Of the COM
NAMES were willing TO assume small pro-
portions Of the loss, and the third de-
sired to fight the matter in the courts,
# suits wers brought BY the attorney
general
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Work fer Men and Women.

After all, you know. there Is rooIa
for both men and women in this
world. Men have their work to do
and women have theirs It is the
woman's work to provide for the inner
man and Il is the mans to provide for
the outer woman.
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''as we are told we ought to treat Oul
enemies"
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Hospital investigation.

Hospital Investigation.
The legislative committee arrived in
Vicksburg from jackson and began an
investigation of the Charity Hospital,
which is supported jointly by the state
and the city OF Vicksburg and Warren
county. Accountant Blount audited the
books of the hospital about month ago
and reported that he found alleged ir-
regularities against the former admins
tration of the institution. Being busy
with other matters, the committee de-
ferred an investigation Of the alleged ir-
regularities until the probers reached
Vicksburg. II
Revoked Licenses.
Insurance Commissioner Henry made
an order revoking the state licenses Of
the Independent Order, Sons and Daugh-
ters Of Charity, Of Vieksburg Commits
sioner Henry took this step after tOn-
sulting with Assistant Attorney-General
Ethridce, and laying before the latter
the fact that the organization has now
nenaino against it q number Of iudg-
ments awarded by the court, which have
been pending more than 80 days
heen pending more than ninety days.
Tha commissioners therefore thought 10
NECESSARY to take drastic action.
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Bilbo Makes Statement.

Lieut.-Gov. Theodore G. Bilbo gave out
the following sizzling statement;
ssTo the People Of Mississippi:
aJust having learned that an indict-
ment was found against me in Vicks-
burg. Warren county, although | know
nothing about the nature of the charges,
| feel that in justice to myself and
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-01
WILL SHOW BRYAN
JAPANESE COLONY

SACRAMENTO. Cal, April 3o.-Sccre-
tary OF State Bryan. who came all the
way from Washington to protest against
the alien land legislation by the Call
fornia legislature has listened to many
arguments since he came to Sacramento
but the best argument OF all. in the be-
lief OF Governor Johnson, is yet to be
presented.
Tomorrow morning the secretary Will
be taken for n spin In the governor S
automobile TO the towns of F1orin and
Walnut Grove. a dozen miles distant from
the capital. where two typical colonies OF
Japanese farmers have been started.
Governor Johnson and Assemblyman
Bradford, who represents that district,
will accompany him. They Will point out
the following concrete facts for his OBJ
servation;
There are more than 5000 japanese sub
Jects In Sacramento county. according to
Assemblyman Bradford's computation
from the 1910 census.
There are more than 1900 Japanese In
F7orin county. where scores Of big farms
leased
There are forty-two Japanese children
out Of total enrolment OF sixty-seven
pupils In the Florin public schools.
In Walnut Grove. Isleton and Sierra.
neighboring towns in the same COM
munity, tine number OF Japanese children
in the public schools nnges from 40 to
90 per cent.
Governor Johnson said tonight that he
was pleased that Secretary Bryan had
accepted the invitation 10 see for himself
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IN NE w
JAPANESE TREATY

WASHINGTON, April 3o.-Inquiry at
the White house as TO what might be
President Wilson's attitude toward the
Webb bill with It's affirmative clause per-
m'ttng "all aliens eligible 10 citizenship
TO acquire land In California on which
California legislative leaders now are said
TO be agreed, brought the informa ton
that the president deemed II prudent not
to discuss at this time the negotiations
toward an adjustment OF the controversy.
The president let II be known that the
entire subject was in n delicate status
and that 1t was necessary further 10
study the proposals of the California leg
islattve leaders before the position OF the
1t ls believed that tho Japanese embas-
sador will be sounded out as to the prob
able reception Of the Webb bill In Japan
and the legal officers OF the state de-
partment may render an opinion as to
whether the language now employed
could be construed as discrimination
or In conflict Of treaty obligations.
house 10 regard Secretary Bryhn's mis-
sion as having been completed. Mr
Bryan probably will stay on the ground
cleared up officials here commented to-
day on the apparent fact that anti-allen
agitation suddenly brought into promI-
nence through the proceedings OF the
California. but extends over the whole
Pacific coast end Rocky Mountain sec
tion, even as Tar north aS Ala ska.
il was also pointed out that recent
conferences OF southern senators In con-
Gress indicated that tine sympathles OF
that section were strongly with the Cali
fornians IN this Issue. n was REGARDED
as probable that the president immedi-
ately upon the return OF Secretary Bry-
an, will begin consideration of a general
policy for the treatment OF the fmpor-
taDt question OF the extent to which the
national government should go towards
enforcing the treaty rights of aliens
within the states. The negotiations with
the Japanese government which are ex-
pected to follow the action In Califor-
MIA probably Will be the means OF devel-
oping this policy
The president may deem II advisable
to undertake the negotiation Of new
treaty of trade and commerce with ia
pan, and though IT is realized that agree
ment on such a convention. satisfying to
Japanese pride yet guarding against
Japanese invasion, would be fraught with
great difficulty. some Of the officials are
inclined to the belief that the thing can
be done.
Meanwhile. beyond specializing upon the
possibilities OF developments in Sacra.-
mento and perhaps quietly admonjshine
the territorial authorities of Alaska to
abstain from any such action In the di-
rcction of discriminating against Jap
anese fishermen as would add TO its dffi
Guilty. there is little that can be done
In Washington until Secretary Bryan re-
turns TO the capital,
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Secretary McAdoo Revolu-
tionizes Fiscal System of the
Country; Requires Inter
est From Depositaries.
NEW ARRANGEMENT
IN EFFECT JUNE /
Government Deposits in Ma
tional Banks to Be Immedi-
ately Increased by
$1O,OOO,OOO.

o WASHINGTON. April 5O.-The fiscal
system OF the United States governing
deposits Of federal funds in national
banks was revolutionized today by seo-
retary McAdoo OF the treasury depart
ment, with an announcement that all
government depositaries, whether active
or inactive. would be required TO pay in
terest at the rate Of per cent per an
mum beginning June 1. upon deposits OF
the government. simultaneously with
this action. the secretary authorized an
immediate increase Of $4,000. 900 IN gov
ernment deposits In the national banks,
making the total so2.s49,86i. from which
the federal treasury will earn under the
new interest order $l.0S5,oo0 annually.
There are indications that Secretary Nc
Adoo intends 10 release still more sur
plug money from the treasury vaults and
place II IN general circulation through
Increased deposits with the national
banks.
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JAPANESE TRY TO
SECURE ISLANDS
BY international News Service.

NEW YORK. April 30.-Investieatjon
by the federal authorities. 1t was learned
today. is TO be made of the reported
Japanese effort TO secure control of tba
Roncador Islands, which lie about 100
miles of the Atlantic entrance 10 tbe
Panama canal. George e. Crater Ir
president Of the Caribbean Guano COM
pany, owners OF the islands, left sud
denly for Washington today after the
publication OF the plans OF an allece6
japanese steamship company to turn
Roncador, the largest of the islands INFO
a coalng station. No information as 10
the reason OF Mr.. Craters hasty trim to
the national capital was given, but IL ia
among the probabilities that the state
department will desire first hand infore
nation regarding certain letters direct
from Japan which Mr., Crater is said m
have In his possession,
The fact that the Roncadors are nv
cluslVely In United States territory gives
the Washington government absoluie
jurisdiction and sovereignty over them
and the state department will have y
voice In any disposition that NAV he
made OF them. In his statement thai
Japanese engineers had been SURVEYING
the harbor of Roncador, George T, Rurns
an engineer In the employ Of the Carib
bean company, said they had Informed
MIN Japanese steamship companv
wanted the. island as a coaiing station
and port OF call for a passenger and
freight service which II was to organize
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WIDOW OF WEALTHY
IRONMASTER WEDS

PARIS, April 3O.-Mrs. Emily
Hutchinson Crane. widow Of the late
Richard 7. Crane, iron master, and
Francis T. A, Junkin, both of Chicago,
were married today at the mayor g Of
fice and later at the American church
on the Avenue Alma Mr.. Junkin is
general counsel for the Atchison, To-
peka g. SANTA Fe railroad. The we'd
Of twenty-five years ago, when the
groom was struggling young lawyer in
New York City and the bride was Miss
Emily Hutchinson. n belle of Viennese
society. her father being connected
with the American diplomatic service
in the Austrian capital.
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Army Orders.

WA ASHNGToN, April 30-The follow
Ing officers are relieved from duty at
the army war college. Washington, To
ta]So effect June 30 and will join their
respective station:
Lieutenant w. Atkinson, Second infan-
try; Thomas B. Duggan. cavalry; Majors
William Hart CORPS OF engineers. VIII
liam r Martin. Fifth Infantry. .Charles
Gerhardt, Tenth infantry: Harley 3.
Ferguson. corps of engineers; Harry r.
Lee. Eleventh infantry; F. d. Webster,
Twentieth infantry; C. a. Hedelsin, Flf-
teenth cavalry; John w. Heavey, -Four
teenth infantry, John p. Ryan, Sixth
cavalry; George T. Langhorne Fifth cav
airy, and James A Logan, Jr.. quarter
master corps.
Colonel John J., Chamberlain .inspec-
tor general, is relieved from the army
war college Washington. and Will pro-
ceed TO San Francisco for duty
Major Edwin d. BrIcker. ordnance do
partment, will proceed to Washington.
D. c., for observation and treatment
First Lieutenant Dwight K. Shurtleff,
ordnance department. will proceed TO
Galveston, Texas City and Fort Sam
Houston. Texas. for temporary duty and
thence TO proper station.
BY direction OF tho war department
Colonel Arthur Williams. Eleventh in
fantry. is relieved from active service,
effective April %.
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WAR, WAR, IS CRY
Of KA|SER'S HEIR
Crown Prince Declares Arbit-
rament Of Sword Will Last
Till World Ends.

BERLIN. April so.-Crown Prince
Frederick William. in writing the preface
TO a book. Germany In Arms pub
lished today, OF which he Is reputed tc
be tho author. exhibits himself. the fu-
ture German emperor. as a disbeievei
in the possibility OF ever abollshinG
war.
lie declares that diplomacy may de-
lay and ccssionally avert conflicts, but
''rhe sword Will remain the final and
decisive factor until the worlds end"
IN another passage he says:
"Only with tho support of our good
sword can we maintain that place In the
sun which IS due TO us. but which is
not willingly accorded to u.s."
The author points out Germany's un-
fortunate geographical position and
warns his countrymen that the German
army and navy must be kept continually
at the highest point OF efficiency. He
says that increasing commercialisn and
the desire for riches threaten to de-
stroy the old ideals. "since for the un-
disturbed earning Of money one needs
peace at any price. History shows that
the nations IN which tho commercial in
terestS IdNe ueciueu LheiE pOhcS nave
ended ingloriously'
He appeals to all Germans to be ready
to sacrifice their blood and their pos
sessions, and continues:
Then the world may be full OF devils
srrayed In arms against us. but We shall
conquer,
The German army bill was again be-
fore the budget committee OF the i'm
perial parliament. An important amend
rnent was voted. the demand OF tho gov
eminent for six new cavalry regiments
being cut down to three This change
was elected by 16 10 ID. soma OF the
committeeman arguing that cavalry had
become less necessary owing 10 the de-
ve,opment OF aviation and tho virtual
abolition OF cavalry charges. A further
motive for the reduction of this arm OF
the service was advanced by one mem
ber. who declared that the officers Of
cavalry regiments were "spobbish."