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1 UGLY RACE CONFLICT PROBABLY DOES . NEGROES ATTACK WHITES IN DELAWARE TOWN ONE KILL AND MANY INJURED. SYNOPSIS. Senator John Calhoun is invited to be come secretary of state in Tyler's cab inet. He declares that if he accepts Texas and Oregon must be added to the Union. He sends his secretary, Nicholas Trist, to ask the Baroness von Ritz, spy of the British ambassador, Pakenham. to call at his apartments. "While searching for the baroness' home, a carriage drives up and Nicholas is invited to enter. The occupant Is the baroness, and she asks Nicholas to assist in evading pursuers. Nicholas notes that the baroness has lost a slipper. She gives him the remaining slipper as a pledge that she will tell Calhoun what he wants to know regarding England's in tentions toward Mexico. As security Jsicholas gives her a trinket he intended for his sweetheart, Elizabeth Churchill. Tyler tells Pakenham that joint occupa tion of Oregon with England, must cease, that the west has raised the cry of "Fifty-four Forty, or Fight." Calhoun be . comes secretary of state. He orders Isiicholas to Montreal on state business, and the latter plans to be married that night. The baroness says she will try to prevent the marriage. A drunken con gressman whom Nicholas asks to assist in the wedding arrangements, sends the baroness' slipper to Elizabeth, by mis take, and the wedding is declared off. Nicholas finds the baroness in Montreal, she having succeeded, where he tailed, in discovering England's intentions regard ing Oregon. She tells him that the slip per he had in his possession contained a note from the attache of Texas to the British ambassador, saying that if the United States did not annex Texas with in 30 days, she would lose both Texas and Oregon. Nicholas meets a naturalist. Von Rittenhofen, who gives him information about Oregon. The baroness and a British warship disappear from Montreal simul taneously. .Calhoun engages Von Ritten hofen to make maps of the western coun try. CHAPTER XX. Continued. "I will tell you, Nicholas," said he at last, wheeling swiftly upon me. "Start next week! An army of settler3 waits now for a leader along the Missouri. Organize them; lead them out! Give them enthusiasm! Tell them what Oregon is! You may serve alike our party and our nation. You cannot measure the consequences of prompt action sometimes, done by a man who is resolved upon the right. A thou sand things may hinge on this. A great future may hinge upon it." "While you have been busy, I have not been idle," he continued. "I have here another little paper which I have roughly drafted." He handed me the document as he spoke. "A treaty with Texas!" I ex claimed. "The first draft, yes. We have signed the memorandum. We await only one other signature." "Of Van Zandt!" "Yes. Now comes Mr. Nicholas Trist, with word of a certain woman to the effect that Mr. Van Zandt is playing also with England." "And that woman also is playing With England." Calhoun smiled enigmatically. "But she has gone," said I, "who knows where? She, too, may have sailed for Oregon, fox all we know." He looked at me as though with a flash of inspiration. "That may be," said he; "it may very well be! That would cost us our hold over Paken ham. Neither would we have any chance left with her." "How do you mean, Mr. Calhoun?" said I. "I do not understand you." "Nicholas," said Mr. Calhoun, "that lady was much impressed with you." He regarded me calmly, contempla tively, appraisingly. "I do not understand you," I reiter ated. "I am glad that you do not and did not. In that case, all would have been over at once. You would never have seen her a second time. Your constancy was our salvation, and per haps your own! In due time you will see many things more plainly. Mean time, be sure England will be careful. She will make no overt movement, I should say, until she has heard from Oregon; which will not be before my lady baroness shall have returned and reported to Pakenham here. All of which means more time for us." I began to see something of the structure of bold enterprise which this man deliberately was planning; but no comment offered itself; so that pres ently he went on, as though in solilo Quy. "The Hudson Bay Company have deceived England splendidly enough. Dr. McLaughlin, good man that he is, has not suited the Hudson Bay Com pany. His removal means less cour tesy to our settlers in Oregon. Granted a less tactful leader than himself, there will be friction with our high strung frontiersmen in that country. No man can tell when the thing will come to an issue. For my own part, I would agree with Polk that we ought to own that country to fifty-four forty but what we ought to do and what we can do are two separate matters. Should we force the issue now and lose, we would lose for 100 years. Should we advance firmly and hold firmly what we gain, in perhaps less than 100 years we may win all of that country, as I just said to Mr. Polk, to the' River Saskatchewan I know not where! In my own soul, I believe no man may set a limit to the growth of the idea of an honest government by the people. And this continent is meant for that honest government!" He sighed as he paused in his walk and turned to me. "But now, as I said, we have at least time for Texas. And ia regard to Texa? we need an other woman." BT-EMERfON AVTHOiL Or THE MlIf.f'IPPI BUBB1 I stared at him. "You come now to me with proof that my lady 'baroness traffics with Mexico as well as England," he ' re sumed. "That is to say, Yturrio meets my lady baroness. What is the inference? At least, jealousy on the part of Yturrio's wife, whether or not she cares for him! Now, jealousy be tween the sexes is a deadly weapon if well handled. Repugnant as it is, we must handle it." I experienced no great enthusiasm at the trend of events, and Mr. Cal houn smiled at me cynically as he went on. "I see you don't care for this sort of commission. At least, this is no midnight interview. You shall call in broad daylight on the Senora Yturrio. If you and my daugh ter will take my coach and four to morrow, I think she will gladly re ceive your cards. Perhaps also she will consent to take the air of Wash ington with you. In that case, she might drop In here for an Ice. In such case, to conclude, I may perhaps be favored with an Interview with that lady. I must have Van Zandt's signature to this treaty which you see here!" "But these are Mexicans, and Van Zandt Is leader of the Texans, their most bitter enemies!" "Precisely. All the less reason why Senora Yturrio should be suspected." "I am not sure that I grasp all this, Mr. Calhoun." "Perhaps not. You presently will know more. What seems to me plain is that, since we seem to lose a val uable ally - in the Baroness von Ritz, we must make some offset to that loss. If England has one woman on the Columbia, we must have another on the Rio Grande!" CHAPTER XXI. Politics Under Cover. To a woman, the romances she makes are more amusing than those she reads. Theophile Gautler. It seemed quite correct for the daughter of our secretary of state to call to inquire for the health of the fair Senora Yturrio, and to present the compliments of Mme. Calhoun, at that time not in the city of Wash ington. Matters went so smoothly that I felt justified in suggesting a lit tle drive, and Senora Yturrio had no hesitation in accepting. Quite natural ly, our stately progress finally brought us close to the residence of Miss Cal houn. That lady suggested that, since the day was warm, it might be well to descend and see if we might not find a sherbet; all of which also seemed quite to the wish of the lady from Mexico. The ease and warmth of Mr. Calhoun's greeting to her were such that she soon was well at home and chatting very amiably. She spoke English with but little hesitancy. Lucrezia Yturrio, at that time not 111 known in Washington's foreign colony, was beautiful, in a sensuous, ripe way. Her hair was dark, heavily coiled, and packed in masses above an oval fore head. Her brows were straight, dark and delicate; her teeth white and strong; her lips red and full; her chin well curved and deep. A round arm and taper hand controlled a most art ful fan. Mr. Calhoun expressed great sur prise and gratification that mere chance had enabled him to meet the "And What Is That, Senorf" Sho Asked at Length. wife of a gentleman so distinguished in the diplomatic service as Senor j Yturrio. "We are especially glad always to hear of our friends from the south west," said he, at last, with a slight addition of formality in tone and at titude. At these words I saw my lady's eyes flicker. "It is fate, senor," said she, again casting down her eyes, and spreading out her hands as in resigna tion, "fate which left Texas and Me ico not always one." "That may be," said Mr. Calhoun. "Perhaps fate, also, that those of km should cling together." "How can a mere woman know?" My lady shrugged her very graceful and beautiful shoulders somewhat ma ture shoulders now, but still beauti ful. "Dear senora," said Mr. Calhoun, "there are so many things a woman moir rn 1tot TTVvr Instance. hOW could she know if her husband should perchance leave the legation to which he was attached and pay a visit to another nation?" Again the slight flickering of her eyes, but again her hands were out spread in protest. "How indeed, senor?" "What if my young aide here, Mr. Trist, should tell you that he has seen your husband some hundreds of miles away and in conference with a lady supposed to be somewhat friendly to ward " "Ah, you mean that baroness!" So soon had the shaft gone home! Her woman's jealousy had offered a point unexpectedly weak. Calhoun bowed, without a smile upon his face. "Mr. Pakenham, the British minis ter, is disposed to be friendly to this same lady. Your husband and a certain officer of the British navy called upon this same lady last week in Montreal informally. It is sometimes unfortu nate that plans are divulged. To me it seemed only wise and fit that you should not let any of these little per sonal matters make for us greater complications in these perilous times. I think you understand me, perhaps, Senora Yturrio?" 'She gurgled low In her throat at this, any sort of sound, meaning to remain ambiguous. But Calhoun was merciless. . J "It is not within dignity, senora, fofTaoa spoke as deliberately as though me to make trouble between a lady and her husband. But we must have friends with us under our flag, or know that they are not our friends. You are welcome in my house. Your husband Is welcome In the hoe of our republic. There are certain du ties, even thus." Only now and again she turned upon him the light of her splendid eyes, searching him. "If I should recall again, gently, my dear senora, the fact that your hus band was with that particular woman if I should say that Mexico has been found under the flag of England, while supposed to be under our flag -if I should add that one of the repre sentatives of the Mexican legation had been discovered in handing over to England certain secrets of this country and of the Republic of Texas why, then, what answer, think you, senora, Mexico, would make to me?" "But Senor Calhoun does not mean does not dare to say " I I 1 hZRKgiim "I do dare It; I do mean it! I can tell you all that Mexico plans, and all that Texas plans. All the secrets are out; and since, we know them, we pur pose immediate annexation of the Re public of Texas! Though it means war, Texas shall be ours! This has been forced upon us by the perfidy ol other nations." "You seek war, Senor Secretary! My people say that your armies are in Texas now, or will be." "They are but very slightly in ad vance of the truth, senora," said Cal houn grimly. "For me, I do not be lieve in war when war can be averted. But suppose it could be averted? Sup pose the Senora Yturrio herself could avert it? ' Suppose the senora could remain here still. In this city which she so much admires? A lady of so distinguished beauty and charm is valuable in our society here." He bowed to her with stately grace. If there was mockery in his tone, she could not catch it; nor did her search ing eyes read his meaning. ee, ne resumed, "alone, I am helpless in this situation. If my gov ernment is offended, I cannot stop the course of events. I am not the sen ate; I am simply an officer in our ad ministration a very humble officer of his excellency our president, Mr. Tyler." My lady broke out in a peal of low rippling laughter, her white teeth gleaming. It was, after all, somewhat difficult to trifle with one who had been trained in intrigue all her life. Calhoun laughed now in his own quiet way. "We shall do better if we deal entirely frankly, senora," said he. "Let us then waste no time. Frankly, then, it, would seem that, now the Baroness von Ritz is off the scene, the Senora Yturrio would have all the bet ter title and opportunity in the affec tions of well, let us say, her own husband!" She bent toward him now, her lips open in a slow smile, all her subtle and dangerous beauty unmasking its batteries. The impression she con veyed was that of warmth and of spotted shadows such as play upon the leopard's back, such as mark the wing of the butterfly, the . petal of some flower born in a land of heat and passion. But Calhoun regarded her- calmly, his finger tips together, communing with himself. "It is but one thing, one very little thing.' "And what is that, senor?" she asked at length. "The signature of Senor Van Zandt, attache for Texas, on this memoran dum of treaty between the United States and Texas." Bowing, he presented to her the document to which he had earlier di rected my own attention. we are all well advised that Senor Van Zandt is trafficking this very hour with Eng. land as against us," he explained. "We ask the gracious assistance of Senora Yturrio. In return we promise her silence!" "I can not it Is impossible ! " she ex claimed, as she glanced at the pages. "It is our ruin!" "No, senora," said Calhoun sternly; "it means annexation of Texas to the United States. But that Is not your ruin. It is your salvation. Your coun try well may doubt England, even England bearing gifts! "I have no control over Senor Van Zandt he is the enemy of my coun try!" she began. Calhoun now fixed upon her the full cold blue blaze of his singularly pene trating eyes. "No, senora," he said sternly; "but you have access to my friend Mr. Polk, and Mr. Polk is the friend of Mr. Jackson, and they two are. friends of Mr. Van Zandt; and Texas supposes that these two, al though they do not represent precise ly my own beliefs in politics, are for the annexation of Texas, not to Eng land, but to America. There is good chance Mr. Polk may be president If you do not use your personal influ ence with him, he may consult politics and not you, and so declare war against Mexico. That war would cost you Texas, and much more as well. Now, to avert that war, do you not think that perhaps you can ask Mr. Polk to say to Mt. Van Zandt that his signature on this little treaty would end all such questions simply, immediately, and to the best benefit of Mexico. Texas and the United 'twould be preventing treason!" (TO BE CONTINUED.) Johnny on the Spot. Peddler (selling preparation for re moving stains from clothing) I have got here . Servant (who responds ' to the ring) Excuse me, please, but we are in great trouble here today. The gen tleman of the house has been blown in an explosion. Peddler Ha! Hurt much? Servant Blown to atoms, only a grease spot left of him. Peddler Ah! Only a grease spot, you say? Well, here's a bottle of my champion eradicator, which will re move that grease spot in two miiu utes. Tit-Bits, BAD FEELING AMONG RACES Riot Continued Nearly Through One NightShot and Bullets Whiz Through Streets Law Officers Could riot Control Mob. Laurel, Del. The ill feeling which has existed for some time between white and colored residents of Laurel and vicinity culminated in a race riot that raged in the heart of town nearly all night, resulting in the death of a white boy, the serious injury of two white men and minor injury of a number of white and colored men and damage to a number of buildings. A lynching is threatened if the negro who fired the fatal shot is found. Laurel, Del. A mob of armed ne groes swooped down upon a crowd of spectators in the main thoroughfare of the town and fired a volley of bul lets and buckshot into the crowd. Orem Stockley, 18 years old, son of a farmer living near Laurel, fejl to the ground, shot through the head." He was taken to a hospital in Salisbury, Md., where he died. George Hudson, 50 years old, a white man of Bethel, was shot in the leg, necessitating amputation, and John Thompson, a white barber, was shot in both legs while shaving a patron. Other white men received minor injuries. It is known that sev eral negroes were injured but they cannot be located. Officers were unable to cope with the mob and there was a fierce strug gle between the two races until 3 v rvirr.k in the morning. Windows were shattered and the interior of huildinjrs was greatly damaged. Earl Richards, a io-year-old wnue bov. stole his fathers revolver and nnnturPfl Oeorse Wright, a negro, for whom, the authorities have been iook in it fnr nvp.r a vear. Richards com pelled the negro to hold up his hands until the officers arrived, wngni i& said to be wanted in Virginia icr tne alleged murder of a white boy. nffif-PTR nxR endeavoring to appre hend the negro who Area the tatai shot at young Stockley. Open threats have been made of a lynching wnen he is caught. DR. SEAMAN A. KUk?? DEAD An Expert in Agriculture A Warm Friend of the South. Washington. Dr. Seaman Asahel Knam. one of the foremost experts of the department of agriculture, who has made investigations in many parts of the world, died at his home hprf He was 78 years old. Dr. KnaDD was trcm New i orK and his work in the Orient and in connections with American rice pro duction in the South and in promo tion of various Southern crops made him famous among agricultural in vestigators. Rheumatism, which later develop ed into a complication of diseases caused Dr. Knapp's death. He was a graduate of Union college and re ceived many degrees from ether in stitutions. Dr. Knapp introduced the improv ed Japanese rice in this country after extensive travels in Japan, China anc1 the Philippines for the Department of Agriculture. His investigations stim ulated the rice industry in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas, as he fre quently mado prolonged lecture tcurs in the interest of farmers. Through out the South, but particularly in Louisiana, Dr. Knapp became well- known of his efforts in behalf of the production of not only rice but su gar and cotton. He was one of the leaders in the great fight of the gov ernment against the cotton bell wee vil. Of recent years he had been di recting the work of the department toward the diversification of crops in the South and through his efforts many Southern farmers were indue ed largely to give up their one-staple crop cotton and to nlant corn and raise hogs. Chinamen Assault Missionary. Shanghai. The Rev. John Murray, of the American Presbyterian mission at the Tsi Nan Fu was attacked by Chinese on March 28, 17 miles north of that place. He was badly injured about the head and body and was brought back to the mission by a gov ernment escort. He is now consider ed out of danger. An absurd report had been circulated among the Chi nese that Mr. Murray had stolen a hild and some of them set upon him, while-he was engaged in making pastoral visits. Promised Trouble Blown Away.. Madrid. The ministerial crisis, 'which appeared fraught with the greatest possibilities, seems to "have ended as abruptly as it began. It has -esolved itself, seemingly to the gen eral relief, into a second reconstruc tion cf the Canaljas ministry. King Alfonso, on his arrival from Seville, immediately received Senor Canalejas and requested him to con tinue ia power. The Premier agreed , n condition that he be permitted to Jtiake such changes in the Cabinet as he deemed necessary. Howell My wife is a woman of1 few words. Powell But' doesn't she mako the few work overtime? SCALES ALL OVER HER BODY "About three years ago I was af fected by white scales on my knees and elbows. I consulted a doctor who treated me for ringworm. I saw no change and consulted a specialist and he claimed I had psoriasis, I contin ued treatments under him for about six months until I saw scales break ing out all over my -body save my face. My scalp was affected, and my hair began to fall. I then changed doctors to no avail. I went to two hospitals and each wanted to make a study of the case and seemed unable to cure it or assure me of a cure. 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