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THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1910 5 The Lure of the Mask By HAROLD MACCRATH Cepyrljht. ISM. fey Ike kekke Merrill Ce. (CONTINUEDTKOM LAST WEEK) CHAPTER XV. THE ARIA FROM "if. TROVATORE.' ""HALL we take look Into the Camito Formosa again to- nlKbt?" RHked Merrlhew, step. ping Into the gondola. "It will lie a waste of time. Bettlna will hare warned them. What 'a the Italian coming to, anyhow T She re fused a hundred frunca. But I can aee that Mrs. 8a nd ford bad a hand In this latest event. She has probably writ tea that we might look for them In the Canipo." "All right. We'll listen to the mu ale," grumbled Merrlhew. He wanted to find Kitty right away. Hillard'a Indifference annoyed hi id. "To the barges of the troupes!" aaid lllllard to Achllle. Id the great canal of Ran Marco the scene waa like water carnival. Hun dreds of gondolas, with bobbing lights, warn alowly round the barges of the erenaders, who, for the most part, were fallen operatic stars or those who bad failed to attain those dizzy heights. What was that? lllllard was no longer lethargic. From a gondola on the far aide of the barge, standing out of the press and Just beyond the radiance of the lanterns, came a voice which bad a soul In It, a voice which broke into ong for the pure Joy of It clear, thrilling a voice before which the world bows down. The prima donna In the barge was clever; she stopped The tenor went on, however, recogniz ing that be was playing opposite, aa they aay, to a great singer. Hillard'a heart beat fast. That voice! There could not be another like It. And she waa here In Venice! Quick, Achllle!" for the far gondola waa beading for the Grand canal. Merrlhew understood now. "Follow!" commanded lllllard. "Ten lire If you cau come up alongside that gondola. Can you see the number?' "It la 152, algnor rompeo. It will be a race." At each stroke Merrlhew swung for ward his body. The end of the race came aooner than any one expected. A police barge nosed round an ell. By the time I'ompeo was off again the ferrule of the pursuing gondola scraped paat Pompeo's blade. Pompeo called, and Achllle answered. There waa a war of words, figure of a dng, name of a pig. Achllle was In the wrong, but 10 lire were 10 lire. lllllard caught the gondola by the rail and clung. The race was over. "Slgnorlna," said Ponieo, boiling with rsge, "shall I call the ollee?" "No, roinpco," said tils solitary pas senger. "To the Canio, I'oinpeo. Mr. llll lard, will you kindly follow? I would speak to you alone, since there Is no escape." The way to the Caraio Formosa was made without further Incident. The gondolas became moored. Hil ls rd 1'iUip'Kl out and went to assist La Slgnorrcr Kit she Ignored his out stretched hand. "What Is It you wish?" she asked. "One look at your face," he answer ed simply. She slowly removed the veil. Then, for the first time, be looked upon the face of this woman who bad burdened bis dreams. The face was not like any be bad conjured. It seemed to him that 'trx'hio'a I'aola Vecchio's Barbara had tc-;-yed down from her frame beauty, trai:-VV, flawless beau ty. A minute passed. He was inca pable of speech; he could wily look. "Well?" she said In the same ex presslonless tone. "Let us begin at the begluntng," he replied. "Since this la to be the end." "Wby did you permit me to dine with you that memorable night?" "A regrettable Impulse." "And why, after all had come to an apparent end wby did you send me' that mask?" "It la unanswerable. Truthfully I do not know." "Who is that man -the Italian with the scar?" "I will not answer that." "'A lady? Grace of Mary, that Is droll r " "Wby do you say that?" "I am only quotlug the man with the car. Those were the words be used In regard to you." CP. SUMNER Lavatories ZoiUtQ Sinho PLUMBING Scwer aitf'Dnli TILE "Perbupa be Is right. I'erhaii I am not a ludy according to bla lights, Hut she laughed. "Io uot luugh like that. What rou are or have been or might buve been to Clin la nothing to me. Only one fact remains clear, aud that Is I love you.- "No. Mr. lllllard. you are oulv r cited. I may be a fugitive from the iaw." "I do not believe It." "There may be scars which do not Show." she faltertHl-"ln the heart In the mind. I am sorry, terribly sorry. ueaveu knows that I meant no barm Forget me!" "Forget you! Tell me what prevents friendship between us. "You say you love me. Is that not answer cnosch? Give no all lilpa all thought, of me. You will only waste your time, come. Is your love strong enougn to oner a single sacrifice?" "Not If It Is to give you up. Ob, do not worry about oersecutlon! I shall oniy seek to be near you." "Good nleht" she aaM "anil evuvl by!" She wound the veil round her race, took iiair a dozen ateps, baited and turned, then went on Into the dark. The Villa Ariadne rested upon small knoll half a mile or more north of and above Flesole, from which the panoramic beauty of Florence waa to be aeen at all times, glistening In the sun, glowing In the rain, sparkling In the night. Life ran smoothly enough at the villa Ariadne. La Slguorlna at the very last moment surrendered to the entreaties of Kitty. She agreed not to pass herself off as the princess. Among themselves each played the role orlg Inally assigned. La Slgnorlna seemed to enjoy the farce as much as any one. It was a great temptation not to steal a look Into the marvelous chests and sideboards, bulging aa they knew wltb priceless glass and silver and linen aud laces. But La Slgnorlna each day Inspected the seals and utter ed solemn warnings. They had now lived In the Villa Ariadne for two weeks, a careless. thoughtless, happy go lucky family. Today waa warm and mellow. On the stone bench by the porter's lodge bard by the gate sat the old Floren tine and O'Mally. From aome un known source O'Mally had produced a concierge's hat and coat, a little motii eaten, a little tarnished, but service able. Pletro." said O'Mally, "I've got an Idea. If any tourists come today I propose to show them around the place." Pletro's eyes flashed angrily. "No, no! Mine, all miner Oh. I am not going to rob you! I'll give you the tip. What I want Is the fun of the thing." Pletro understood. That was differ ent. If bis excellency would pay over Sh4 tloulu removed the veil to blm the receipts be could conduct the tourists as often as be pleased. They shared a flask of wine. The porter's bell rang loudly. "Tourists!" whispered O'Mally. He settled bis cap on straight and went to the gates. A party of Ave Americans stood outside two men. two women nd a girl. "This la the Villa Ariadne?" asked oue of the women. It Is," said O'Mally, touching his cap. He speaks English.'" cried the woman, turning Joyfully to the others. We wish to see the villa and the park." The villa la now occupied, al- gnora." replied U Many, "but you are permitted to see the park and gar dens." How much?" asked one of the men. Clnquanty." said O'Mally, then correcting himself, "for each person." Ten cents? Two lire fifty? Why. this Is downright extortion!" declared he woman. O'Mally gave vent to a perfect Ital ian shrug and put a band out sug gestively toward the gates. "Oh, come, dear," protested one of the men wearily, "you've dragged us p here from Flesole, and I'm not go ing back without seeing what's to be aeen V Solemnly Pletro watched them pass. wondering what the terms were. O'Mally led the party to the fountain. ThK" O'Mally began, with a care less wave of the hand, "Is the famous fountain by Ionntello. It waa origi nally owned by Catherine d'Medlssy. The Borglas stole It from her, and Italy mil France nearly came to war over It." "The Borglas?" doubtfully. "W.ire GETS FRANCHISE FOR GAS PLANT The DhIIch city council, at Ita inld monthly meeting lust week, uiihiiI inotisly panned un onlluanceKraiitlntf to John D. Wilcox of Portland, his succeHHom and assigns, the right to build, operate and maintain a Ras plant for the purpose of transmitting Kiih, llirlit and power, under and nloiiK the streets and alleys. According to the ordinance, the construction work must all be done In a workmanlike manner and kept free and safe from danger. The rights and privileges are given to the Portland man for a period of 30 years. 1 he franchise becomes null and void unless the grantee tiles bis acceptance with the city recorder wlthlu 30 days aud It Is to be for felted unless the erection and cou st ruction of the gas plunt Is begun within nine mouths from the time the ordinance was passed. According to Mr. Wilcox, the work of erecting the plant and construct lug the mains will begin wlthlu a very short time, as soon as the weather permits, and the people of The Dalles are now sure of having gas for cooking and lighting pur poses. VV. C. 3'U. Cetumn 1 J9WM &WJ9 mwmW riw IP Fr I The late Major A. W. Edwards, then editor of the Fargo Forum, the lending Kepnbllcanjnewspaper of the slate, said: "The buildings made empty by jhe abolishment of the sa loon have been turned Into empori ums of trade, a credit to the city and to the people. Fargo whatever mny leher hort"comlngs In other directions Is a homelike city to live In, ana I attribute It largely to the fact that the prohibition law Is en forced as nearly erfectly as It Is pos sible for humanity to walk In a straight. line. I am convinced that the prohibition law is stronger In this state today than ever In-fore, and that;it.wlli;grow In the heartsol our people as time rolls ou." When the prohlbtlon question was raised, Major Edwards was opposed to It, butfter seeing Its working In the state, as a memlKT of the legisla ture, he did all he could to keep the law upon our statute books and has iK-en a consistent supporter of tbe same ever since. Mhh. W. J. Kerr. A Sprained Ankle. Asa rule a man will feel well satisfied If be can hobble around on crutches In two or three weeks after "Draining hi ankle, and It is often two oV thrtx months before he Is fully recovert-d. This Is an unnecessary loss of time, as by applying Chamtterlaln's liniment, as directed, a cure may as a rule be effected In less than one week's time, and In many cases within three days. Sold by all good dealers. these two families contemporaneous?" "They were," scornfully. The quintet consulted their guide books, but before they bud located tbe paragraph referring to this work O'Mally was cunningly lending them away. He passed on to the antique marbles, explaining bow this one was Nero's, that one. Caligula's, that one Tiberius'. He lied so gracefully that the tomb of Ananlna must have rock ed. 'Do you know," said the woman. who had not yet spoken, "you speak English with an accent I do not under stand." O'Mally shivered. Was she going to spring dago on him? "I am an Ital ian," he said solemnly. "I was born, however, in County Clare. My father and mother were Immigrants to Ire land." "Ma," whispered the girl, "ask him for one of those buttons." The stage whisper was overheard by O'Mally. "These buttons." he explain ed, "cost n lira each, but If the slgno rlna really wishes one" And thus another lira swelled tbe profits of the day. At the gates O'Mally received hi pourbolre (tip) of 20 centeslml and re turned to Pletro. "Quando!" he cried. O'Mally handed him the exact mount, minus the lira for the button. "Santa Maria! All thees? How? No more I take dem! You I" O'Mally sat down on the bench and laughed. It was aa good a part as be had ever bad. a a a Early evening. La Slgnorlna leaned over the terrace wall, her hand Idly trailing over the soft cool roses Stretched out on either hand, white nd shadowy, lay the great road. She waa dreaming. Presently upon the si lence came the echo of galloping horses. Two horsemen came cantering toward the Villa Ariadne. She beard their voices. "Jack, this bas been tbe trip of my Ufa. Verona, Padua. Bologna and j now Florence! Thla la life. Nothing like It" It bas been enjoyable. Dan. I only bone our luggage will be at the hotel." La Slgnorlna's hand closed convul- Ively over a rose and crushed It. "A lest canter to Hesole!" Tbe two went clattering down the ' road. 1 La Slgnorlna walked slowly back to the villa. It waa fatality that this man should again crosa ber path. TO BK CONTINUED n JCest J. F. Phone 70 JOHN COWLEY SHOE SHOP Will sell at cost my entire stock of shoes till all is sold. Rubber Heels a specialty Opposite Poetoffice Hood River, Oreaon JOHN Q. ZOLLS & SONS Contractors in Stone, Brick and Concrete Work Hood River, Oregon RANDALL &. DUKES House Moving and Raising W also hindlc all kinds of Heavy Machinery and Smokestacks Phone 137-K Hood River. Oregon STRANAHAN & SLAVENS Contractors and Builders estimates Furnished Phone 286M Hood River, Oregon W. O. ALDRED Contractor for Grading, Exca vating and Teaming Oregon Shot line amd Union Pacific TIHE TABLE ,1 f 1 ,J . !.. Eiiciiivc oununy, jan. iu, irnuis will arrive and depart at Hood River, Oregon, on the following schedule: WEST BOUND No. 9. Faat Mail (no paaaengrn) r00 A. M. No. S. Soo-Spokane-Fortland :4S " No. 11. Portland Local 7:4.1 " No. &. Ornron A Waahinsjton Expreaa 7:55 " No. 1. Portland Loral 140 P. M. No. 7. Portland Limited S:44 " EAST BOUND No. 1 Pendleton Loral 10:25 A. M. No. I. Chicago Limited 11:66 " No. It. The Pallea Loral 5.45 P. M. No, a. Soo-Spokane-Portland :00 " No. 10. Faat Mail :10 " No. ft. Oresrnn A Waxhinrtnn Expreaal0:25 " No. S, No, 5 and No. 7 make no atopa between Hood River and Portland. No. 1 and No. 11 atop at all station. No. 4. No. 8 and No. 10 stnp at The Dallea, Arl tnsrtnn, Umatilla. No. atopa at Miwier, The Pallea, Celilo. Daa rhutea, Bisrira. Rufua, Arlinaton. Coyote, Irricon, Umatilla, Hermiaton. Stanfleld, Echo. No. t atopa at all stations between Portland and Pendleton. No. 12 atopa at all stations between Portland and The Pallea. For further Information Inquire at the ticket j office. J. H. FREDRICY, Agent. Copy for advertisements should be In the office by Monday morning. I Both Phonea i I ealrO a 0 Tou Forget About That Lot You Want to builcTon this spring;, this will remind you that I have the best residence lots in Hood River; also Industrial Sites $100.00 REBATE to the FIRST JWO BUYERS on Cascade Avenue. Who is going to take advantage of this offer ? BATCHELDER Temporary Office, 215 Cascade Your money9 IN EVERY INSTANCE IS WHAT YOU GET f WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR DRUGS and l SUNDRIES HERE. All Goods Guaranteed. M i Plath's Drug Store Especially Prescriptions. GET YOUR MILK FROM The Payson Dairy Supply Co. MOUNTAIN GLEN FARM Pure, Wholesome, Healthful, from Cows and Stables that are SANITARY. H. N. PAYSON, City Salesman THOS. CALKINS, Dairyman Phone 281-X Stranahan & Clark Potash Nitrate of Soda Bone Heal Ready Hixed Fertilizers, Kanit, Land Plaster, Lime, Cement. Don't Leave the WITHOUT Mosier Valley for similar land in other Motions. Buy now before speculators add their profits. Commercial Club of Mosier MOSIER, OREGON 6 Miles East of Hood River, Oregon To Those Who believe in Patronizing Home industry When you lay in your winttr supply of Flour and Feed, ask for CUPID FLOUR :AIMI HOMEMILLED FEED If your dealer dot's nt want ... to supply it, ct'iiie to V . . . CUPID IS STILL MAPI- f ROM OLD WHEAT Hood Riper miffing Company U Avenue M HOOD RIVER, OREGON j II s worth The Store on the Corner. 4 A v e: Tankage Blood Heal Super Phosphate Hood River District INVESTIGATING butt t urml d van t tyre for fruit ffrowin nexcelled. Land prtcf hv doubled in butt two yrmrs but ar not half that asked M