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and that the dead in sora will total
1000
So far as is known, about 20 towns
have been absolutely leveled, while an
almost equal number suffered serious
damage. In all these places, persons
were killed or wounded. In the ruins
throughout the day volunteers work
ed heroically, endeavoring TO rescue
wounded or extricate the bodies of the
dead. King Victor Emmanuel himself
directed the work at Avezzano where
the piteous appeals Of persons caught
beneath wreckage could be plainly
heard
Among the towns which are said to
have been virtually destroyed are
Avezzano. Sora, Capelle, Magliano,
Marse. Massadalbe, Collarmele, Ger
chic, Celano, Lelli Palermo, San Eel
inc, Giosmarsi, Scurcola, Capistrelio,
Antrosano and Castronoyme, while
| Pescina, Ortanamarsi, Samtelimo,
San Benedetto, Ortucchio, Coculla, Bis
egna. Balsorano, Canistro, Civitela-
dantino, Castellafumi Pagliotra and
Sorbo are badly damaged From
many other places come reports Of
slighter damages to property and min
or casualties.
Nearly all the civic officials Of Az
ezzano including the mayor the un-
der project, the judges. the command
er Of the carabineers and parish
priests. monks, and nuns persisted.
The college, with more than 100 girl
students. collapsed The governor Of
prisons, jailors and the doctors and
patients In the hospitals were carried
down in the wreckage
The only notable person who surv-
ived was the head OF the police Sig
nor Ottayi. who though wounded has
labored since the first overthrow to
give succor to the injured. Desperate
appeals for help are heard on all sides
from under the wrecked buildings,
but the efforts of Otavi and the few
hundred survivors have ayaled but lit
tie, for they lacked implements With
which to effect general rescu-
About 80 persons. all of them wound
ed. were taken out with great Difficult.
g. They lay out without shelter ana
without their wounds being dressed.
owing to lack of medical supplies
Later doctors appeared upon the
scene and operated on some OF the in.
iured, under blazing torches They
were then removed to the station.
where they were made as comfortable
as possible in trucks. Assistance
came at last from Arsoh and Aquila
and yesterday morning large rescuing
parties arrived from Rome and Pes
cara.
Relief measures for the thousands
Of persons who have succeeded in es-
Gaping from their collapsing homes in
safety but are in want and without
shelter are going ahead with all pos
sible speed. Special trains have been
been dispatched carrying physicians
and nurses. and government officials
have been ordered to provide all nee
essaries for the stricken people
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He peercd c%unningly at Messrs. PEN
gwynne. and Tuebal, but. seeing on
both faces the same commiseration, ut
tered an uncertain giggie.
Come. now, what Imagination"
You think 2" cried Mr.. Pengwynne,
at that note Of weakness instantan-
eously on the offensive. rs 1t, then,
Imagination hat armed troops are on
your soil? Is it imagination tina this
Is just the psychological moment for
such a coup. when your prince Is galli-
wanting after orchids in the middle of
Africa? And am l and my colleague
only imagining that We were told, a
month ago. by u august superior.
the Secretary Of State at Washington,
To hasten to Monte Vance and, since
We had no ambassador or consul there,
be prepared to act for our travelling
compatriots In any possible catas-
trophe-"
Mr.. Teubal, In the company Il MI.
Pengwynne a very chameleon Of the
emotions. stepped forward with raised
hand. threw his friend a burning
glance Of reproach and cried out:
"Ah, sir. what have you done? You
have destroyed u incognito. You
nave blurted out a raw govern
mental secret"
Mr.. Pengwynne shrugged his shoul-
ders precisely like a diplomat.
We'll. 1t was the proper time any
way, since the invasion has occurred.
Yes, my poor Fripponet," said he,
laying a hand kindly on that astounded
persons shoulder: Yes. my poor fell
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to weaken at the knees, was rapidly
informed by Mr.. Tuebal:
"All Europe has been calm these
six months. has II not? 1t was the
calm before the storm. Was France
asleep? Has she forgotten Alsace and
Lorraine? Observe, now. what h
has been plotting with her eyes shut.
"She seizes Monte Vance. How easy!
Austria. infiamed by Frances deed,
not to be outdone, seize0 Servia. And
German y Is she to have nothing?
She looks around. She seizes Switzer-
land. No time to pick and choose; she
seizes switzerland Aha, we have some
trouble here-Switzerland objects.
And. while Germany is 10 engaged.
France is at her.
so! But can II be stopped there?
Hardly. Germany calls in Russia.
This is England's chance. Russia's
back turned. perfidtous Albion Is into
Turkestan by way OF India. No n
is looking-Japan pounces upon China.
"Shall I go on? Armageddon?
Helas. NJ. Fripponet. o will hear to-
night. in Monte Vance, the first gun
of Armageddon. The fair map of the
world Is blackened; all continents are
drenchsd in blood: and. with a great
sigh that reaches to the Red Star. five
hundred million brave men give up
their lives"
Nom de Dieu de Chenapan!"
moaned NJ. Fripponet. Keeling. saved
from the floor only by Mr.. Tuebal's
arm. Mr.. Pengwynne, behind the COL
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As for NJ. Fripponet, hurting himself
into Mr.. Pengwynne's arms he tried
to kiss that gentleman. The faithful
army of Monte Vance gave forth a
great groan of relief. Their regent,
foiled in his osculatory attempt. COM
pleted their satisfaction by crying
out to the most competent and de-
pendable parsonage that they had ever
seen:
"Ah. inestimable plenipotentiary Of
that great land of freedom! Carte
blanche! i leave it all to you!"
To the two companies of French,
their arms resumed, their ranks drawn
up. their officers on the very point OF
leading them away. came through the
twilight the sound of trampling feet.
the Jingle of haphaZard accoutrements,
the clanking of a chemical engine.
The shadows midway of the gardens
were resolved into a dark mas, which
gave forth little silvery CLEANS. The
army of Monte Vance emerged cau-
tiously from among the palms. de-
bouched upon the lawn. halted with
alacrity while still a considerable dis
lance off, and in distrustful attitudes
gazed on the enemy. The encircling
audience of amateurs in evening
dress, their dinner appetites forgotten.
pressed closer. Mr.. Pengwynne, NJ.
%Fripponet and Mr.. Tuebal advanced
toward the French ranks.
The dusty mountain artillery,
smothered in blanket rolls and cart.
ridge boxes. leaning on their rifles in
the jaunty attitudes Of comic opera
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low, It is all true. and I shall prove it
to you. Allow me-; my papers
Wait, that is a hotel bill. All, here
they are! No-the deuce! have
left them in the despatch box. But
what difference? See for yourself. 1t
has happened. And shall l tell you
why?"
Mr. Tuebal, discovering n decanter
of cognac on the mantel shelf, had
humanely poured out a glassful for
NJ. Fripponet and was himself, for
politeness' sake. just emptying n
second, when his air of intelligence
Increased prodigiously. He remon-
strated with his friend, tho while scat
tering covert and imploring wlnks:
"Gwynnie. your throat is getting
tired; rest 1t for n moment. ! feel
quite capable OF a%cquainting NJ. Frip-
ponet with the causes leading up to
this calamity"
Mr.. ~Pengwynns- hesitatcd. looked
keenly at Mr.. Tuebal, seemed reas-
sured and said generously:
pray do so, then, my dear sir"
And NJ. Fripponet, who had begun
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thought which might occur to any
one. paid not the slightest heed to
that proposal. His eyes were
shrewdly squinted. his lips were COM
pressed, his nostrils were expanded
he was thinking.
Look here, do you not see what
they have done? They have stepped
over the boundary line. They have
marched of the French road. under
arms. into this principality. They have
invade Monte Vanco!"
Each gentleman rising slowly to his
feet stared at the other-Mr. PEN
gwynne with intense, grim significance,
and Mr.. Tuebal with a look In which
incredibly was struggling with rap
ture. Then Mr.. Pengwynne, with
that calmness which comes to all great
personages in momentous crises, pro-
nounced solemnly:
Sir. his means war"
Great heavens!" gasped Mr.. Tue
bal. falling back. what genius!"
Mr.. Pengwynne. finger on chin, eyes
shut, considered rapidly. Slowly a
bright light filed his face. He beamed
on his companion.
"Tubby." said he, confidently, "come
with me-" Descending from the ter
race of the Cafe Superbe they walked
rapidly through the gardens to the
casino. In the marble portico Mr..
Pengwynne seized Mr.. Tuebal by the
arm and urgently exhorted him:
Large events demand large man
ners; think. I pray you, Of some
famous man-say Bismarck-and
look as much like him as possible.
Ponderous dignity Is the word. l wish
You had put on your tail coat: You APP
pear so violently cherubic in a dinner
Jacket. Well. well. at least look the
weeniest bit %truculent. IL it is in you"
Mr.. Tuebal obediently put on the
r~esentful expression of an infant de-
prived of its bottle. and followed Mr..
P~engwynne into the casino.
AT the door OF the directors private
Office they met. as he was issuing
forth. NJ. Fripponet, a stout. dark,
oily little mar in top hat. frock coat.
pearl colored trousers, gold watch
chain and %buttonhole bouquet. This
was the b%ourgeoise regent. as it were.
and business Of Monte Vance.
Good evening"" this parsonage
~vouchsafed genially while lighting a
cigar. Alas. ne was, perhaps, On MS
way to a good dinner.
IN. Fripponet, a word with you"
said Mr.. Pengwynne. in a tone which
caused the regent to stop short. y
spasm of anxiety crossed his face.
Stepping back into his office. beckon-
ing to his two visitors, he softly closed
the door.
what is IT." he inquired in a whis-
per. "You have not come across an
other suicide"
~ wish II were NJ worse" replied
Mr.. Pengwynne heavily. Come. sir;
you are a nan of courage; prepare
yourself. The blow has fallen" And
he pointed out Of the window.
NJ. Fripponet managed. by placing
his nose on a level with the w!ndowsill,
to perceive through the fading palm
trees Of the gardens a far of haze Of
dark blue uniforms.
ITEMS! That is droll. Soldiers. eh?"
French soldiers. NJ. ~Fripponet."
well, parbleu, this is not the first
time that I have seen French soldiers.
What do they effect? Except that they
undoubtedly have an independence to
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be trampling that lawn without a per-
nit"
Mr.. Pengwynne shook his head a
Mr.. Tuebal with a plying smile
whereat the latter Immediately re-
moved the look which he had worn
into the office. cast up his eyes, ana
likewise expressed pity.
"You see" quothsMr. Pengwynne 10
his c~onfrere, "the surprise Is complete
Even now they do not realize that thes
are lost"
Removing the cigar from his aston
ished mouth, NJ. Frlpponet said
"Who il lost. II l may ask
"You, sir. All hereabouts. Your ca
sino. your strong boxes full OF louis
dor. your pretty town, your noble cas-
tie. your whole principally. II Is done
Won are invaded. Henceforth Monte
Vance belongs to France Ana MT.
Pengwynne made such a gesture as
might be employed in p%ronouncing the
obseouies OF a nation. .
As for NJ. Fripponet. he could no.
help looking startled. He considered
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Of humble domesticity disguised by
their brass helmets. They had brought
out-with foresight admirable midst
such confusion-their chemical en-
CINE.
on either side of these uniformed
forces was arranged perhaps a score
Of full grown male inhabitants armed
with various interesting utensils of
offence Foremost stood Baudet. the
c~ommandant. as well of for splendid
trappings as a brigadier-general of
the great Napoleon. But his features.
like the features of his entire COM
mand. were d~lsfigured with profound
anxiety.
NJ. Fripponet. contemplating the
array. was not himself quite free from
that expression. In the faces Of Mr..
Pengwynne and Mr.. Tuebal. who
leaned together. arm in arm. beside
him. were exhibited. on the contrary.
n most intense confidence. courage
and high purpose.
Sir" said Mr.. Pengwynne to NJ.
Fripponet. Just as it stands this is
a stirring sight. But can YOU afford
to wait here longer? Kingdoms have
been lost before this by a moments
vacillation. Action, quick action, is
what the hour requires"
Mr.. Tuebal, waking from blissful
reveries with II somewhat startled
look. instinctively buttoned up his
dinner Jacket.
NJ. Frippdnet responded in a hollow
voice:
"Baudet,"
Baudet started violently.
"ExcellenCy!"
Let MS advance"
But Mr.. Pengwynne gracefully in
terIosed.
"a moment. Monsieur. General and
soldiers of Monte Vance, May 4 so
far presume?
I'm warfare We consider the OPP
ponent carefully before engaging him.
and suit our tactics to his vulnerable
points. Strength overwthelms weak
ness. but the weak, through guile.
insidiously overcome the strong. All
Of You will at once recall the words
OF that great Chinese military expert
Kang Hsi who said, First surround
the camp of the enemy with %voluptu-
u music, ~ as to soften his heart
Can We do better than to take and
amplify that hint. since we have here
an enemy than whom non in the
known world Is more VIGOROUSLY sus-
ceptible to pleasure?
Suppose that. instead OF hurting
ourselves bloodthirstily upon him, we
approached him with n smile. AZ IL
We expected none but an amiable in
tention in his visit? Suppose we babe
him welcome as would an hOnOrpd
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lapsed regents back, grasped his
friends free hand.
II did not think YOU had 1t in you"
he calculated. soto o in generous
admiration.
Il didn't nave il in me" answered
Mr.. Tuebal frankly, "till a m
ago"
What are you saying" groaned
NJ. Fripponet, struggling free Of Mr..
Tuebal's arm. "A ago? \ mo-
ment ago l was happy. | was con
tented, l was thinking of a good cauli-
flower soup and a rare fllet. All.
misery Pinch me. 1t is some CHASTITY
dream"
Said Mr.. Pengwynne: "Yes, I grant
you that ii is horrible. But all is not
yet lost"
You believer" sobbed NJ. Frip-
ponet. electrified, so TO speak. clutching
Mr.. Pengwynne by his silk lapels and
peering up wildly into that diplomats
calm face.
sir. I believe that the United States
Of America can and will save you.
What. do we not love liberty, we
brothers of the free roaming redskins?
Do we not boil with all oup blood at
the encroachments and insolences OF
the tyrannical? Besides, between you
and me, If this grabbing game once
begins. suppose Japan. instead of
picking out China, chose the Philip
pines? No. no. to preserve hers II,
America should nip all in the bud, and
save you now.
But he added quickly. "to excite
~ country thara miSt ha snms Sprt
of defence, a shout of resistance.
heroism. What national tenderness
for a gallant struggle in vain-a
losing cause, Monsieur, you must
meet blow with blow. To arms"
Upon NJ. F%ripponet's pallid counte-
nance there were exhibited. at last, the
courage of despair. Suddenly, slap
ping his forehead. he waddled to the
door.
Come" he beloved. He rushed
out. The others followed.
They skipped across the flower beds,
rapidly they left the purlieus of pleas
ure; they made for the promontory
and the village street. 1t was n pretty
little street, winding. ascending-at its
top, against the almost eXtinguished
old rose of the sky. the steep, black
castle walls. The tiny windows OF the
cottages sent luminous beams of
candle light into the dusk that was
already thickening here, the half open
doors eXuded odors of good homely
dinners. Midway Of this charming
alley NJ. Fripponet delivered upon a
certain door some furious kicks.
"Baudet." he Ira wled.
There rushed forth instantly an ell.
derby, bald headed, long nosed, vacu'
Gus looking. ~dumfounded individual In
his shirt sleeves. a napkin tucked un
der his chin, fork in hand, and his
mouth full of food. This was the
c%ommandant of the police-in fine. thu
official military man of Monte Vance
"Excellency!" gulped this homes
creature.
"Baudet, We are invaded! Thu
French. Run to the castle! Rims
the alarm, Gather the gendarme.
and the fire department! Warn tn,
inhabitants. What, imbecile, you still
stand there? on with you!"
In Ave minutes the tocsin was ut
tcring from the citadel a crazy clamor
through the village street doors wer'
banging, shouts. screams, and oath
were %echoing: everywhere mad
shadowy figures We're Swimming owe
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the ground. On the steps of the Cafe
Superbe all the walters were huddled
together; from the back windows of
the asino the croupiers were nimbly
jumping; in the arcade the hairdresser.
the confectioner. the jeweller and the
proprietor of the Grand Magasin de
Paris were frantically clapping up
their shutters.
And on the lawn at the northern end
of the principally a large audience.
composed Of mystified amateurs from
every pleasure loving nation, in We
ming dress. surrounded in n great cir
Gle the two companies Of French noun
tain artillery, who. abashed by the
interest they excited. mildly curious
at the distant uproar. feeling in
stinctively. perhaps. that everything
was not as Ii should be, were making
haste to conclude their modest meal
and take the road again.
II.
In the twilight. before the crumbling
castle gates amid a huddle of horror
stricken non-combatants. the army Of
Monte Vance stood under arms.
There was. for heavy infantry. the
gendarmerie-a force of nine, in pat
ent leather cooked hats. tailcoats of
tender azure, white cross belts, duck
trousers. and small, ornate swords
meant for the beating of juvenile tres
passers' pantaloons. Beside them. in
the office Of artillery, so to speak.
were grouped the fire department-six
fathers Of families, their natural air
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Continued OF Sixteenth Page.
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FALSE ECONOMY

Senate bill No. go, introduced in the senate yesterday D "e w'ss
and Means committee and having fol. its purpose the cutting down %
N. s,l,rv NJ Hon. Fl. F. Bartine, chairman of and legal ADVISER 10 ne
State Railroad Commission, is a measure that should recere ue mos
cute consideration from the legislature before n attempt Is ma'e
to put it into effect =. .,m
The Appeal does not know whether. the bill cutting ms sai'is
has been done with Mr.. Bartines consent, but presumes not o whetne {"
-. .vert te 61 passes it will result in his resignation. But IL oeS
know that if it brings about the latter result TIL state VII D te use
For II will be impossible to replace him n the COMMISSION with d prop
.Av .ou;n,ed LAWYER who will do good work for the salary. The posi-
ton Of chairman and adviser t. the Railroad Commission is N xtreme
particular N and in order to qualify for the position requires years
If study and education along the lines of railroad work, M n lawyer
nc matter how long his experience III other channels can Jump IN on
hand and take up the duties. To produce a paraHel II IS hhe Ehme "
man nut of the clerical department of a railroad m putting hm J" .
train dispatchers position OF suppantng an engineer by d ohdue
Mr. Rartine has given years o the study otq questions maj come
utbin the purview of the board of which he is chairman M he Ia
demonstrated his ability to cope with the best egai talent tue ra"oaos
have nroduced when matters for adjudication have arisen between them
am The state. In almost every instance he has ONE u the "lnne au
s,yed n neople thousands and thousands of dollars.
He vas recently appointed TO a third term on the COMMISSION M
has GO faithfully and 6tingy subserved the pubics interest and ms sal
,v was laced at a certain figure. To cut it o would be a fak III
ius+;ce TO him and would only tend II cheaper the office. 1t IS a faEt
idea of economy.
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No better place in Carson for :
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Having abolished the liquor traffic, the Russian government an
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var. and it is to be in full effect within five years.