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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-04

p managed all right SIR" said William,
c~heeFfully.
"snow deep on the roadF
mot so deep as / fancied 'twould ba. All
drifted and blown up to ons side, like. I
never seen such a thing. Drift must have
been feet deep this morning, What must it
DO now, ] wonderi Something like the Arctic
regioBS ! should think, srT'
For the first time for hours and hours a
ray Of hope flashed across ma William had
walked that lonely road this morning, and
noticed nothing except the drifted snowl
remembered how Iplaced b edead man in the
little hollow at the bottom Of the bank.
Could 1t DO that the kindly, merciful snow,
which / have already described as beginning
to form in u ~winding-sheet, had hidden and
buried hint That a pure white, shape
less heap, which told no tales, concealed for
a while the dark deed from the worldl Oh
that Philippa were well enough to leave this
place tomorrow! We might fly and leave
no trace behind us. She might never know
what she had done In her madness. The
fearful secret would be mine alone. A bur-
den it would be, but one which l might
easily find strength enough to bear. Bear
i'll l could bear 1t, and be happy; for some
thing told me that, could but save her from
the peril which menaced her, Philippe and |
would part mt in this world until death.
the only conqueror Of such love as mine,
swept us asunder.
Once more I looked out into the night.
Still the snow-hakes whirled down. Oh.
brave, kind snowl Fall, fall, fall Pile the
masses on the dead wretch. Hide him deem
in your bosom. Fall for weeks, for months,
foreverl Save my love and mel
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-04
CHAPTER VII.
THE MELTING OF TIE SNOW

AAAG NAAsAAAA4Nu VI LIE DNOHs
The first stage'of our fight towards safety
accomplished, l sat down to once more re-
view the situation, and to take such counsel
as l could give myself. l endeavored to fore.
shadow the consequences of the inevitable
discovery Of Sir Mervyn Ferrand's death. ]
tried calmly to ascertain in what quarter the
danger OF discovery was situated, and how
best to guard against or turn aside the peril
Undoubtedly the chief person to fear Was
Mrs. Wilson. She alone knew that the man
intended to reach Roding that night. She
alone knew'in what relation, or supposed
relation, he stood to Philippe. The very
night of his death would be fixed by the
snow storm; and felt sure that as soon as
the dead man was identified Mrs. Wilson
could not fail to associate her guests sudden
departure and subsequent illness with the
terrible event. The moment she revealed
what she knew or suspected, suspicion must
point to the right person, and pursuit must
at once follow. My heart grew sick, as.
think how l would, l could see no loophole
by which to escape from this danger.
About secondary things l troubled but
little. Upon calm reconsideration, did
not believe that my stolid William would
for a moment jump at the right conclusion.
II he were led to suspect either of us. IL
would be me, not Philippe; and l we'll knew
that he was so much attached to me that
although he felt certain / had done the
deed, he would feel equally certain that l
had good and proper reasons for doing f.
and no word to my detriment would pass
his reticent lips. No, there was little TO
fear from William.
had blamed myself desply for the i'm
pulse which had urged me to hurl the fatal
weapon away. Why did l not keep IL and
bury it fathoms deepl If that pistol were
found 1t would possibly furnish a clew
which might be followed up, and undo
everything. Ny only hopo was that I had
thrown it in some spot where it might lie
Tor years undiscovered, until all association
between it and the murder had disappeared.
To sum up briefly, I was bound to decide
that the damning circumstantial evidence
which could be furnished by Mrs. Wilson
drove me back to my original idea. There
was no chance Of my poor Philippa,s re-
naming unaccused or unsupported Of the
deed she had unwittingly done; so her only
hope Of safety-indeed, considering all, |
may also say my only hope Of safety-was
rapid flight. We must gain some land in
which we could dwell without fear Of being
arrested. What land was there9
Many a one.' The date OF my story Is be.
fore 1873, when nearly all the extradition
treaties were made At that time such
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-04


Tstayed up the whole night. Oh, that aw-
1l night shall lever forget it? The soli-
tude-the raging snow storm outside-the
poor creature, to whose side l crept noise
Assly every half an hour. She lay there
with a face like marble, calm and beautiful,
The long, dark lashes swept her pale cheek.
The only movement was the regular rise and
TALL Of the bosom. Oh, happy oblivion! Oh,
dreaded Weakening! AS | looked at her. in
sriteof the love ] bore her, Ibeliev We that, had
Rth9ught such a prayer would be answered,
Bshould for her sake have prayed thut those
Ashes might never again be lifted.
Morning at last broke on my dreary vigil.
RhiIippa still slept. Ireturned to the sitting
Boom and drew back the curtains from the
window. Yes; it was morning-such a
morning as leaden, wintry skies can give.
3 vas still showing as heavily, if not more
heavily, than it had showed last night For
ssslvs hours the fakes had fallen without
ntermission.
There was little wind now; it had dropped,
KNEW. about an hour ago. The world, SO
HR as | could see, was clad in white: butthe
sssE lay unevenly. The wind had blown Il
MO drifts. On my garden path its depth
hight be counted BY inches; against my gar
IN wall by feet.
William now made his appearance. He
zaspared some breakfast Tor himself. and
Hhan, having done justice to it. started for
Roding. 1t occurred to me that he might
= lie drst to find the object which Law on
~hksroadside.
Except that SO doing might delay him and
aause him to miss the train, this mattered
Rtle. ! was now calmly awaiting the in
zyAahle. Some one must make the dis
SOyery. However, as wanted the nurses. /
aid to him:
Remember this Is life and death. Moth
must stop you" He touched his hat in a
ssassuring manner, and tramped off through
de snow.
returned to my patients bedside and sat
watching her, and waiting for her to awake.
AAo had now slept for nearly eleven hours,
Had ! knew that return to life might take
place at any moment l longed for. and yet
+ dreaded, her awakening. When the effects
q the opiate we're gone, how should | find
Asgl Alasl ! knew that the chances were a
Asousnnd to one that her brain would still
p full Of strange delusions; that she would
bmn from me, as she turned last night, with
ioathing and anger. But my greatest fear
Has that she would, upon coming to herself,
= Sather to her poor insanesal be conscious
ahe act she bed accomplished, Lives tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

President John +. Dewitt of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance company has kindly
altered the executive committee OF the G. A.
X. the use of one of the stores in the Union
Mutual block, Portland, opposite the City
Hall, for headquarters during the preparation
incident to the grand encampment, which
takes place next June; also the use of the
directors room and adjoining apartments at
the disposal-of Gov. Robe for his headquar-
terS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29
The renowned Wright & Ditson's polo

The renowned Wright & Ditson's polo team
play the Granite Citys at the rink this even
ing John Morrill,. red, Boston Base Ball
Club; Arthur Irwin, brown, Providence nine
Knight, maroon, Athletic nine; John Man
ming, white, Philadelphia nine; w. A.
Latham, yellow, St. Louis nine F. G. Tully,
dark green, general athlete. These uniforms
are unique and should be seen to be appre-
ciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29
Prices of Daily Journal.

Members of the Legislature aud others will be sun.
,lied with the Daily Kennebec Jouroal at the fol.
lowing rates:
single copies. 3 cents.
Ten " 70
If extra copies are wanted orders should be given
h day BEFORE either to the Journal carrier at the
Ststs House, or sent to the journal office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29
Business Notices.

S-Chas. jenkins, at his fish market, south
end of Water st. keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh. picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scarboro clans. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
city. sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

would be Injurious to the interests of Bangor
to allow the Megantic Road to go north of
the lake
Adjourned until evening.
In the evening Messrs. Yeaton and Stetson
made their arguments for their respective
clients, and the committee adjourned without
decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

1t is quite the proper thing in fashionable
society this season for a young lady to go to
parties alone with her maid, who attends to
all her mistress wants, repairs her finery if
an accident occurs during the evening, picks
up lot of gossip for her from all the other
maids and then entertains her with it on the
road home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

An unusually cold snow storm ragged yes
terday. The air was extremely chilly and
cutting, and perfect blizzard prevailed, the
mt rcurv ranging from s to 10 below zero.
The passenger trains were DELAYED from to
6 hours, and all the freight trains were can
celled. Two locomotives were required to
pull train Much snow fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

R~Miss Blanch f. Rogers, teacher OF
music at the Hallowell Classical Academy
Pupils received at any date, in Piano, Vocal
Culture and Harmony. Glasses of t~o or
three at moderate prices. Arrangements
may be made with pupils in Augusta and
Gardiner for lessons at their residences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

Mr.. Geo. Cross is fitting up the Augusta
shoe factory for the use of ]. w. Estes &
Son, who will leave the Jail workshop Feb.
LIST, where they have carried on business for
a wear past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

Bank Examiner Fred Richards has JUST
oorr,eted an examination of the kennebec
Savings Bank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

H-The Congregational socisble will meet
on this Thursday )evening, with Mrs. B. Kim
ball, Winthrop St. Supper at o'clock A
cordial invitation is given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

Mr.. VIM. Pulsifer, of Livermore, paid MS
57,h subscription to the Weekly kenneoec
Journal Yesterday. having begun to take the
rsner when he was twenty years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

The rehearsal of the operetta at the on'-
vsrsa,is, vestrv will take place this evening
at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29
Union Mutual Life Insurance Co., Of Maine.
Notice.

The Annual Meeting Of the Union Mutual Life In
surance Company will be held at the Company's
Office, at Portland. Me- on the ID day Of February,
lss5 at O'Clock r. NJ for the purpose Of electing
four directors in the place of those whose term Of
Office expires, and 10 I'LL any other vaea ncies then
existing in the board. By order Of directors,
n. d. SMITH, Secretary.
Portland, Me-, Dec 30, 1854. djani7tofeb3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

The annual session of the Name fress
Association commences in the Senate Cham
her this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29
BANKS AND BANKING

Voted, ought not TO pass on the bill pro
wiling for the withdrawal of money from saw.
ing banks, in case of deaths, without an ad
ministrator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

WAYS AND BRIDGES.

The petitioners for a law TO prevent the
use of narrow trimmed wheels for heavy loads
on the Molunkus Valley road were given
leave to withdraw Will recommend an ap-
preparation OF $500 for building bridge in
Mount Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29
WORK of TIE COMMrrrE.s


viii recommend ought to pass on bill re-
laflng to the schools of Portland; also tina,
Mattanawcook Academy be granted an an
nual appropriation of $500 with certain re-
strictions. Rev. DR.. Hill of the Portland
School foI Deaf and Dumb asked the an
preparation of $50 for each child sent to the
school from within the State Four pupil.
Of the school, accompanied by Miss True. a
former teacher in the school, gave exhibitions
of tn .ir training. They were able to talk
some and answer questions. hearing was
had on the matter of the Industrial School
for Girls. An appropriation is asked for 10
complete the new building and for the ex.
penses OF the school. Hon. John L. Stevens.
Capt Chas. Z. Nash, DR. S. Allen, Rev. S
u. Sargent, all of Augusta: Z. Rowell and
II. h. Baker of Hsllowell; Mrs l. VI n.
Stevens, Stroudsater: Miss Clara Farwell
Rockland, and E. E Lewis, architect. Gar
diner. were before the committee in favor of
the school.
JUDICIARY
There was a hearing on the petition for a
reformatory for women. Messrs. Enoch
Knight and Fred Fox. aud Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
5. Hunt, all of Portland; Mrs. l.. NJ. V.
Stevens; and Miss johnson, superintend-
ent of the Massachusetts, reformatcry, favored
the petition before the committee No &C
ton taken. Mr.. Heath was authorized to
draw up bill in relation to the election of
Overseers of the Poor and Assessors in Au-
gusta so that they shall serve for three years
MERCANTILE AFFAIRS AND INSURANCE
Most of the afternoon was occupied in Civ
a hearing on the granting of charter TO the
Maine Mutual Benefit Association. This is
practically life insurance company. Hon.
George c. Wing of Auburn, who is one of the
incorporates, United States Marshal Bisbee
and F. NJ. Kicker appeared for the bill. 1t
was opposed by the Mutual Life Insurance
Co of Portland, Hon. J. II. Drummond ad-
dressing the committee. No final action was
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

The February term of the Superior Court
me Is next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29
Dien.

In HalloueIl January 9Th, Mrs. Lucy / wife of
Chester Turner formerly of Liberty, aged "A years.
S months and 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

Alas session of the Maine State Temper
ance Society Wednesday the officers of the
mast wear was re- elected, and the meeting
.d;o,r,ed +, the call of the executive com
mittee, so that the members may take part IN
the meetings of the State Law and Order
League. The president of the society is
Rev. |. Luce. OF Gardiner, and the secretary
il b. c. Torsey, of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

So severe was the storm last night that the
latter carriers did not make their usual de-
livery. 1t is the first time this has occurred
since Mr. Manley has been postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

In the report OF the hearing upon the aoo-
l;ation of the district school system, in yes
,erdav's Journal, we should have mentioned
Mr. Otis w. Andrews, representative from
Monmouth, as speaking very decidediy IN
favor of its adjustment from personal ex-
perience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

The afternoon session was opened by
music at o'clock. -,
The death of j. X. Osgood OF Gsrdiner'
one of the most noted temperance men OF tue
State. was announced, and Rev. l. Luce ana
A. X. p. Buffum of Gardiner. were appoin,eu
a committee to prepare resolutions on MS
death.
The following resolutions were offerea 'N
Rev. Mr.. Luce, and unanimously aoop'eo
WHEREAS, By the death of J. X osgood' $50 az =.
his home in Gardiner this morning. Jan. = IT, "a Of
have lost from our midst the founder unae, w" %i
one of the greatest reform movements OF Tue Az
tenth Century, therefore, a., nc, and
Resolred, That the committee esteem 'he my .ss
sefsacrifcng labors of Brother Osgood IN .nr s
of temperance reform, one OF the most neip ,,rt
forts for the reformation of men addicted W naar
ing, and we look upon the thousands wno nay ~. sst
reformed and gathered into reform CLUBS LOT .e
thirteen years as a monument to Brother u,sUSeae
worth more fitting and honorable than maro'e "''
erected over his remains. p,o.hsr
Resolved That we extend to the family OF nro. h
osgood our most sincere sympathy in their srea' We
reavement 49,, -.
Resolred, That a copy of these resolutions ,p pe
transmitted by the secretary of this convention W ~
daughters of Brother Osgood.
The constitution was then read and placed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-29

The members of the Augusta Fire Depart
ment sat down to bounteous collation. at
Benefits eating house, last evening, furnish
ed by Devine s Coughlin apd F. l.. Weber
as token of their appreciation of the depart
ment's services in the recent hre. H. l.
Morse, Chief Engineer; c. B. Chandler
Assistant Engineer; 10. Weston, Foreman
Cushnoc No. /; J. II. Whitney, Foreman
Atlantic No ., express their sincere thanks
in behalf of the members eff the department
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-04
MONTPELIER, VT, WEDNESDAY,, NOVEMBER 4, 1885

will have the privilege of taking the amount
of their subscriptions in tickets, but it is
hoped that none will feel that their pledges
are to be governed by the number of tickets
which they wish for actual use.
WILL CARLEToN's poem-lecture upon " The
Science of Home," at Blanchard Opera
house, Thursday evening, was listened to
by large and appreciative audience, in
Guiding many strangers. About fifty came
down from Northfeld, and even more from
Barre. Everybody was delighted with the
poets treatment of the subject, and express
sions of regret at the brevity of the lecture
were very general. The military band gave
a few selections in front of the Opera-house
before the lecture. Mr.. Carleton came to
Montpelier under the auspices of the ladies
of Bethany society, who engaged him the
1st of last April An opportunity will be
afforded to secure his services again about
the middle of December, and his first lee
ture was so greatly enjoyed that it is not un-
likely that he will be asked to come again.
A definite announcement to that effect
would please great many who were un-
able to attend the lecture last week, and
the poet would again be warmly welcomed
by most of those who were present on that
occasion
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-04
Business Notices.

AFTER the theater drop in to the Capital
Cafe and get lunch. Take some fine con-
fectionery home for those who did not come.
Opposite the Golden Fleece. c. w. Locklin,
proprietor.
THE PHINNEY BOOKSTORE is the only
place in town where you can get the DIA-
MoND SPEcTAcLEs.
If you want to save money or get pre-
scription put up correctly, call on F. b.
Willard at Ira G. Bascom's drugstore.
HAIR VINE stimulates the hair and pre-
vents it from falling out, cures itching of the
scalp and removes dandruff. Try it for
headache and neuralgia. AT druggists.
FRANK H. BAscoM will be at the Redfield
drugstore for few days to introduce the
customers to the new proprietor and close
up all unsettled accounts due him.
PRESERVE your eyesight. Neill, the Opera
house optician, is meeting with marked sue
cess in making corrections for old sight,
near sight, far sight, etc. Nearly five hun
dred cases in fourteen weeks. Room 1,
Opera-house block.
PROVIDENCE RIVER OYSTERS, Ipswich
clans and ocean and lake fresh fish, new
smoked halibut and salmon, picked tongues
and sounds, halibut fins, salmon, salmon
trout and No. 1 mess mackerel at the State
Street Fish Market, opposite the post-office
e. NJ. BUGBEE of Waterbury has a new
carriage-body maker, who came from Lex
ington. Kentucky, to work for him. He is
a designer and draughtsman and first-class
wheelwright in every respect. Mr. Bugbee
is building fine lot of cutters and sleighs,
and is running five hands in his carriage
factory.
IT is proverbal that a proprietary medi-
cine will not sell in the place where it is
manufactured. Maxham's Carbolzed Oint-
ment is the exception to that rule, for its
admirers are those at home who have used
it the longest and know it's worth the best
+. A. Markham, Bethel VT, will send it to
any address on receipt of twenty-five cents.
Mr.. j. p. LADD has sold his farm in Plain
field, and will close out the remainder of
his real estate and personal property at
public auction at his residence in Orange on
Tuesday forenoon, November 10th. This sale
will include about seventy acres of pasture
and woodland in Plainfeld; oxen, cows,
yearlings, calves, sheep and lambs, etc;
hay, straw, grain, potatoes and farming tools.
A BOOK IN DENTIsTRYl-Any person who
is troubled with tender mouth, or in any
way affected unpleasantly by wearing a
rubber plate, can secure a metallic lining,
which will make the plate easy and COM
Portable 1t is now worn by reliable parties
in Montpelier, to whom reference can be
made. 1t is next to gold for plate, and the
cost for each plate places it within the reach
of every one wishing for such work. Alfred
Clark, surgeon dentist, Montpelier Vt.
If you give tea-party send to the Capt.
tai Cafe for your "KNIcK-KNAcKs F." in fancy
groceries. Orders by mail carefully at
tended to. Opposite Golden Fleece.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-04
Montpelier and Vicinity.

Miss JAMIE KIMBALL is in Boston for a
brief stay.
PARTY of twenty-five Vermonters left
here for Dakota on Monday afternoon.
The mission band meets with Mrs. Mason
next Saturday afternoon at three o'clock
THE Argus and Patriot Office has Just been
equipped with new Cottrell newspaper
press.
THE st. Jean Baptiste Society has moved
into its new apartments in the post-office
building.
THERE were four additions to Bethany
church on Sunday last, two being by letter
and two on confession of faith
MISSES LUCIA SKINNER and Eunice Den
ison of Royalton have been visiting rela-
tives in Montpelier during the past week
Miss FLORA NJ. TERRILL sang at Bethany
church last Sunday morning for Miss Phin-
ney, who sang at Christ church on that day.
THE Golden Fleece club goes to Burling-
ton on Friday evening of this week for a
game of polo with the Association team of
that city.
A WAGON was struck by the cars at the
Wells River crossing Saturday, and badly
demolished, but the occupants fortunately
escaped injury.
CURTIS RoLEAU, who has been at work in
the st. Adams Messenger Office for several
months, has returned to Montpelier to re-
main for the present.
The Golden Fleece will be open for gen.
eral skating next Saturday afternoon from
two to four o'clock, and also in the evening,
when the band will be in attendance.
BIBLE day will be observed at the Baptist
church next Sunday by an appropriate adj
dress in the morning and a Sabbath-school
concert in the evening. The public are cor
daily invited.
THE members of the Apollo club will hold
a meeting Saturday evening of this week to
make arrangements for the future and dis
cuss the practicability of rehearsing for
another entertainment.
The second snow-storm of the season
came Sunday night, and Monday morning
the ground was well covered with a wintry
mantle, which was dissolved by steady
rain which fell all day Monday.
CLARK b. ROBERTS has assumed the man.
agement of d. A. Guptil's bowling-alley
under the Golden Fleece, and patrons may
be sure of courteous treatment. The alley
is doing flourishing business at present.
Isn't the swanton Sentry giving its read.
ers little too much of good thing when