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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17

Xiss Cgauson made her appearance sUtih
the child on her arm.
washed him and dressed him, combed his hair
into wavy mass Of FURNISHED gold, and 30
brought him to the breakfast table fresh and
sweet as rose In June. She placed him ON .
chair beside her, by the aid of sundry cushions
raising him up to proper level Having ad-
justed him to her satisfaction, she ordered
bread and milk to be prepared.
The Talberts made no objection to Beatrice's
proceedings, although they fancied the child
would have been sent to breakfast with the
servants. Being anxious to see him by day
light, they screwed their Eyeglasses In place,
and once more minutely inspected their
sturdy little visitor. Even Uncle Horace
nodded approval Of his bonny looks and fear
less bearing, whilst Herbert Joined Beatrice
In petting him.
The boy seemed happy enough in his new
quarters. 1t Is indeed q sad thing to remark
how soon q child forgets its mother. He
cries because he misses warmth, food or COM
fort-not on account Of the absence Of tho
being who has lavished oceans of love upon
him.
This particular baby, having been 10 crusl-
ly deserted, may perhaps be excused for
making tho best Of his changed circumstances
and laughing merrily when called upon so to
do; but other babies cannot be absolved from
the sin Of callous indifference and non-recip-
rocation of love.
Beatrice having ascertained that NO news
had arrived, said nothing that bore upon her
startling suggestion Of last night. Perhaps
she saw that the bright, saucy child interested
and amused her uncles; SO, with tbs diplo-
matte gifts natural to her sex, judged IL better
to let the matter rest for WHILE As soon -
g. l. ~ n
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the next morning found Uncls Herbert
doing out stores TO the cook. And 10 go them
manage the house better than any womanI"
delightful. could tell you some very
amusing things, Miss Clauson"
"Please don't. They are 10 kind and smiabls
can't bear to laugh at them"
"They are kind. love them dearly. What
my poor people would do without thsm can't
think. II they'll leave you enough to do.
you're certain to be happy hsre.1
Beatrice smiled. She remembered the horror
they had displayed at the bare thought Of her
having any part in thedomestic arrangements
Of HaSlewood House. It seemed to Mr.. Mordls
that he had never seem Miss Clauson look .
bright and lively as she looked to-day. She
looked most lovingly at the child, who, tired
Of his play, lay peacefully on her lap.
"But have not enough to do" shs aid,
her hand the while caressing the boys goldsn
head. "Mr. Mordle, wish you would help
ue in something"
"Anything = everything command ms,n
aid the curate, in his quickest, most decisive
way.
~ have taken such fancy TO this dear
little man, that, supposing his people do not
-eveal themselves, / want to persuade my
incles to let me keep him. I could be 20
iappy with him here" She Kissed and fondled
he boy.
Now that he saw whittier his rash promise
was to lead him, Mr.. Mordle paused and
hesitated. II am sure Uncle Herbert wouldn't
mind, added Beatrice.
"Mr. Talbert would never corcsnt,n said
Mr.. Mordle.
"What harm would It DOR asked Beatrice
The Rev. Sylvanus was SILENT He did not
like to tell the girl that the retention at
Hazlewood House Of this mysteriously SAINT
,hild might create scandal.
"You will help me, will you notF' pleaded
Beatrice. The look in her eyes turned Syl-
vanus' heart irto wax
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
CHAPTER VII.
THE GREAT JUNE AUDIT.

The wisest sometimes make mistakes. The
most careful housekeeper has been known to
spoil pudding by putting salt instead of
sugar on 1t. Let 1t then be no detraction from
the Talberts' general administrative ability
that the nurse girl turned out badly. They
bad been so successful with cooks, parlor
maids, house maids and kitchen maids that
their failure in this one instance must not be
considered.
The girls misdeeds need not be detailed,
suffice it to say the elimination Of them was
this: Horace and Herbert driving up the lane
one evening saw q young man and woman
embracing vigorously, and generally having
happy time Of it. They could not recognize
the girl but felt sure she was one Of their
household, SO the discreet Whitaker was Or
dered to wait at the side door and send the
6rst arrival to his masters
OF course, she repealed the accusation. She
had indeed stepped out for q minute, to post
letter to her aged mother, but as for speak
ing to, much less kissing, q MAXWELL, she
never didl Alas, for feminine veracityl Or
the back Of her print dress was the impress
sion Of four fingers and thumb, printed
there In good black mold, for it was an under
gardener who had succumbed to her chaImA
Il was Herbert who while Horace expostu
back, who drew attention to this damning
evidence. This gave rise to impertinence and
a months warning, given in the most dig
nifled and calm way by her masters
They decided to engage an older and staider
body, and being perhaps rather crestfallen al
lowed Miss Clauson to have a voice In the
matter. One morning a quiet-l. oking, pale
faced woman waited upon them. She heard
that nurse was wanted and offered her serv-
ices. Character she had none to give. hav-
ing been out Of service for some years; but
plenty Of people would speak for her respect
ability The Talberts were much taken with
her general demeanor; but hummed and
hawed when they found shedid not come red
hot from place. Horace examined her at
tentively through his eye-glass.
Haven't seen you beforei' he asked
"Yes, sir. lived many years ago with
Mr.. Merton, Of Cavendish square. You were
often at the house."
She said her name was Miller, and that aha
was widow. She spoke well, and in that TO
spectful, but not servile, way which the Tai
berts liked. II they could bring themselves
to get over the absence of credentials, and
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
But Uhu ,Uds 10 charged at aU?'

"But tUhu tUds 10 charged at al7"
easily understood that the accounts were Kept
with the most clerkly correctness. Horace
was the paymaster, and every item Of ex-
penditure was duly entered in an account
book-his long, elegant handwriting looking
quite out of place when used for such base
purposes. II the accounts were not kept by
the italian system Of double entry, they were
couched In form which was perfectly intel
hgible. After all, there must have been
strong strain of trading blood in the Talbsrts.
II one of them kept q horse more than the
other 1t was charged to his account. II one
was Ill, and a doctors bill came in conss-
quence, he was debited with the amount.
Tradesmen's accounts were dissected and
charged off to the proper parties, and as soon
as possible after the 30th Of juno Horace pre-
pared an elaborate statement Of affairs, which
the two men checked through, signed, and
settled up, whatever amount was due from
one to the other. Nothing could have been
fairer.
But this year. when the accounts were rub
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CHAPTER Y.
Mr.. MoRDLE MAKES RASH PRonIsH.

Mr. MORDLE MAKES RASH PRoNIsn.
The next morning the Talberts did an un-
usual thing; they broke one Of their rules by
opening their letters before breakfast. They
bad time and a place for everything, and
their time for reading their correspondence
was with their second cups Of tea. But so
anxious were they to zee il their letters con-
tained anything explanatory Of last nights
occurrence, that the seals were broken at
once. They found couple Of invitations to
dinner, receipts for payments made two
posts ago, the usual amount Of circulars
tradesmen's lists and appeals for charity; bu.
not word about the child. Then the kettle
was brought, and Herbert set about making
the tea. Under some unwritten code Of d.
vision Of labor or honor, the younger brother
always presided at the breakfast table.
Presently Miss Clauson made her appear
ance with the child ON her arm. She had
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uulS'
"And where are your unclesf' he asked.
"In tho housekeeper's room," answered
Beatrice, dsmurely.
BUSY, Of courss-Saturday. Bad day to
call. What are they about nowf'
As he jerked out his short sentences,
Beatrice glanced at hun and saw his eyes
twinkli1g. Hhs could not help smiling
"Well-what Is it7" asked Mr.. Mordle.
The girl gave . little gurgls of laughter.
The curate once more repeated his question
"Oh, Mr.. Aorils," !" said Beatrice, ''thsy are
doing the clothesl"
"Quits right; soms one must do them.
Now wonder, he continued in more 10
Elective way than usual, ~ wonder II they
look them out for the wash ON Nondays"
"Oh, no; not % bod a. that. But did you
syer know anything 20 funnyr
"Took you BY surprise, Of courser said The
'ourats briskly.
"Yss. ] had hard something about 1t, but
the seality overwhslnsd ma Uncle Horace
dnins woodwork wss INV 6rs. synsrisnos.
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Their skill IN enjoying SERVANTS.
When they called on lady for maids char
,cter, the questions they put were Of the most
searching and cogent nature. They were not
atisfied with the broad assertion that she was
Dber, honest and cleanly; they cross-exam-
ned until they found out all the weak and
strong points in her composition, then engaged
1er or not, as they thought best. Many q
,onfding young woman, who fancied, In going
nto the service of two rich bachelor gentle
men, she was about to have a grand, lazy,
,latternly time of It, found herself grossly de-
,eived. Some even declared they'd rather
AVE twenty mistresses than two such mas
ers. Nevertheless it was a good place, and
my girl who had stayed at Hazlewood House
stwelvemonth might have had the pick Of
vacances in the neighborhood. To have
yiven satisfaction to the Talberts for so long
vas three-volume character.
At last, after number of interviews with
candidates, they found nurse-girl who came
Up to the standard of their requirements. One
who had no followers, and who made no OBJ
lection to wearing a cap-moreover, the cap
II the pattern they had themselves designed
A member of the Church Of England, of
course, who promised to communicate every
Two months, and to be contented with Dorset
butter during the winter.
80 the mysterious child was as good as
adopted at Hazlewood House.
A serious question arose as to whether the
infant had ever been christened. Miss Clauson
felt sure it had been. The child came to them
TOO well dressed to suppose such an important
rite had been omitted. The Rev. Sylvanus,
who was known to be disgracefully lax about
such matters, did not urge that assurance
should be made doubly sure, so no baptismal
ceremony took place. After some consulta-
ton 1t was decided that the boy should be
Known as Henry.
Henry" said Uncle Horace, ''is a safe
name, thoroughly adaptable to any station in
life.
So Henry it was. The surname they left in
allegiance, trusting that time or chance
might some day reveal it.
Every article Of clothing worn by the child
on its arrival was folded up, and together
with the direction card placed in the big safe.
They might hereafter be needed for the pur-
poses Of identification.
So Beatrice Clauson was confirmed in the
possession of her toy-her toyl In q months
time little Harry was every ones toy. The
Talberts themselves were ashamed to say how
glad they were that Beatrice's whim had been
carried out, but it was currently reported
that shortly afterwards, when the boy was
suffering from some transient childish all
ment, the two tall brothers were seen intently
poring over that interesting work, DR.. Bulls
"Hints to Mothersl" But this, believe, was
scandal.
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"You ,ciH help me, will you mott" pleaded
Beatrice

So, with the weakness Of male humanity
when thus assailed, he promised to do what
he could to insure her wish being carried out.
Beatrice gave him a look Of gratitude, the
very remembrance Of which he felt would
repay him for a much greater service than
tho ono she entreated of him. By and by he
took his leave Of her in that happy frame Of
mind peculiar to the man who has laid Q
lovely woman under an obligation.
Horace and Herbert he did not see. Thsy
were detained for an indefinite period. The
linen paid in by the laundressdid not balance
with the counterfoil in the washing-b book, 80
they had to go through it again-an annoy
ing, but u necessary task.
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mind my keeping himf"
my dearI" cried Uncle Horace, aghast.
"HereT'
She clasped her hands. "Oh, Uncle
Horacei" she said, II have bad such a dreary
miserable life ever since was seventeen I
have nothing to do-nothing to live or care
for. Icould be so happy with that dear child to
look after. Come up and see him sleeping.
He is the sweetest baby!"
"Such nonsense, Beatrice" Uncle Horace
settled himself into his chair and showed by
The action that Q legion of sleeping babies
would not induce him to 60 and look at their
slumbering forms. E
"Then you come- Uncle Herbert. He =
aprettier sight than any of your old mas
ters." ... ...f
Herbert gave his quiet SMILE He was Of
less stern stuff than Horace-that is, IL either
Of the Talberts could be called stern. He
suffered Beatrice to lead him to her room,
duly admired the little stranger, then, with
his niece, returned to Horace. After this
manifestation Of weakness Horace's unworthy
suspicion was all but certainty.
you will let me keep himn pleaded Bea-
trice. II am sure you will.n
Horace made no reply to her unreasonable
request In their usual dignified manner the
two gentlemen made their preparations for
shutting up. Beatrice went back to her room.
"She grows very, very impulsive," sighed
Horace This time Herbert said nothing. As
he got into bed Horace TaIbert told himself
that Herbert knew all about the boy; he also
told himself that no power on earth should
induce him to tax Herbert with this knowl-
edge. mans private affairs were his own
property; he himself had laid down this
dogma and must now stick to it; the more 40
because on former occasion he had broken
with Herbert for six years because the latter
bad infringed ON this rula
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-13
Throat Trouble Worse.
CAMERON.
Editor Of ne RS0iHsr.

CAME on, W. Va, April l2-"aneron is
he rludis st place at this time in West Vir-
sinia. Still the people are string around
and business is becoming considerably
Hveher than it has been for several months
New goods are arriving, farmers are getting
ready for operations and mechanics making
a noise.
License does not seem such a terrible
affair as some would suppose. We now
have three saloons selling under town
license, and no more drunkenness is to be
seen than when the suti.icense party held
sway and the order of the town is no worse
than formerly.
Rev. Coors family have removed from
Cameron to their new home in Pennsyl.
yania.
The Rev. Isan and family will take their
place in few days.
Several parties from this section will
emmigrste West soon. Mr.. john Hsger-
man has already gone with the star of EN-.
p;re, and others viii follow, including MilL
Walton, who since his late disastrous fail.
u1e as merchant We hear, will try his
hand as COW boy.
Mr.. hlncald has Just returned from an
extended trip through Roane and Calhoun
counties. Hehas been inspecting the tim.
Der lands about the head waters of
the Little Ksnswha river and made
purchase of an extension tract in Roane.
Mr.. Mac. reports that the silver excitement
in Calhoun is immense. Mr.. Kincaid makes
rs all glad by reporting that his chances
for the Superintendency Of the psnitentiary
are bright. Thisis as it should be- It will
hardly Be fair to deny the Panhandle some
little of the good the Gods provide. We
think this portion Of the State is Justly en-.
titled TO this appointment, and the gentle,
man mentioned viii perhaps give as general
satisfaction as any man in the State, aud
will add dignity aud strength to al aimin-
istration that already gives promise Of being
more than ordinary. We of this section have
a warm feeling for our young Governor
and hope be VIII have this pledge his good
viii suoug rs. William u. Kiucail viii
be sheet anchor for the democracy Of the
Panhandle ard lie Is bound to be felt in the
politics Of this State, he has large interests
in this State and has too much energy aud
force TO lie in the shade, and be inhsrits
from his ancestry, an old English family OF
Berkley, bravery and spirit that viii push
bin to the 'front.' besides broad intel.
igence fortified BY a liberal education that
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-13
A FAITH CURE,
Remarkable Excitement Over Paralytic's :
Mirhcmlons RannNerX.

Remarkable Excitement Over Paralytic's
Miraculous Recovery.
JAWS, o., April IA revival that is
the result of what people there claim to be a
modern miracle is in progress at Salem, a
country church few miles from this place
Several years ago Miss Irons, belle Of
the ueighborhood, was thrown from buggy
and so seriously injured that eventually she
became psrslyzed from her waist down
Everything possible was done, but without
avail Last Thursday she. announced
her intention to pray for a cure,
and asking all her friends but her
mother to remain away from the
room until she called, she began her sup
pHcstions, and continued them for sever /
hours. Suddenly she sat upright in ID,
screaming with pain. This was followed
BY period of emi,unconsciousness. Re
storatives were applied, and soon, to the
astonishment of all, the invalid arose, and,
though very weak walked several times
across the room. The night following she
attended q revival meeting at Salem Church
and related her experience. 1t aroused a
whirlwind of religious feeling, and the whole
neighbOrhood seems turning into christians.
There can be no doupt Of genuineuess OF the
cure. The question is how 1t was accom-,
phshed. No physician or stranger was near,
and 70 medicine had been taken. Miss
Irons asserts that she was cured by faith.
She will become sn evangelist.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-13
A BIG HOTEL FIRE,
Anestiitman House, OF Cleveland, Burns-
No Lives Lost,

estntman House, OF Cleveland, Burns
No Lives Lost.
CLEVELANp, o., April l2.-At 7:3O O. clook
TINS morning, FIRE was discovered in room
On the seventh floor, of the Stillman hotel
ana apartment house on Euclid Avenue
near AuirsOn street and in a very short
ume the entire upper story of the building
was In flames. The chambermaid who
made the discovery ran screaming down
the corridors toward the Office and the guests
only few of whom had yet arisen ran
nom their rooms in the utmost CON-
iGslon; The clerk hearing the noise
OF the eOmmotion fastened m
STAIRS. When he learned the cause of It
ne quietly informed the frightened people
that there was no danger, the BUILDING he.
ing regarded absolutely Gre proof His
reaSsnrlng tone allayed their fears, and the
guests returned to their rooms. Mean.
while, however, the flames which originated
IN room where the scrubbing utensils are
Kept were spreading rapidly, and the sixty
servants, whose quarters were on the
upper floor, had barely time
to escape with their lives.
many losing all their clothing. Eight
steamers were called and it was not until
after five hours hard work that the FIRE was
gotten under control The roof was entirely
destroyed, the heavy tiRbers falling on the
seventh floor and crashing through in many
places. In this way the ere worked down
to the sixth floor and thence to the fifth BY
means Of ash sluices but it was not allowed
to spread. A heavy beam fell in front of
the door of Henry Stevens room
on the sixth floor and shut him
IN. DE was rescued from
window on an extension ladder. Beyond
few cuts from breaking window glass no
body was hurt. The S6llman is the finest
building in Cleveland 1t was erected one
year ago at cost of about S5O0,OOO. 1t
is owned by Colonel W. H. Harris aud
Daniel Peells, and with the exception of the
roof it was FIRE proof The loss on the
building is about $50, 900, on which there is
no insurance. The guests and families
lose about $4,000 BY water. The loss of
tue servants will aggregate $4,000. 1t is
supposed that the FIRE was caused by q cur.
tain blowing into q gass let.
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TaCITLY DEFIANT,
|. r,ar Thanks KOmarOT and the
Troops for
e paRTM The PENJDEH BATTLE.
..,r Kona-OfFs Explanation Of the
Affair Looked Upon With
Suspicion.
SPIRIT OF THE INDIAN PRESS.

,,,y Apyil l2.-The Russian Ministry
=, bss sent a congratulatory message
KomarOH, and he directed him to
=, .sa troops in the name Of the Car,
|, ,-,osnce 10 them that all who took
1 The battle will be rewarded according
Il; rank.
,m,rof-s Statement Weakened.
y sueer. upon leaving RsWal Psndi
\, expressed himself as certain that
,ss Asghsns would welcome British
=. naive Indian troops would
IN repulsing Russian in
l. The effect Of General
Ifs detailed statement, which
L the Atghans provoked the recent
hss been weakened By reports re-
5v vay of Austrian telegraph sta
|, \, the Russian frontier. Penjdeh was
- by Col. Ahkhanof on the 2ud
T.. General KomsroF states that he
1 sEzsd to occupy Penjdeh in order to
h pi.lsging Of the district By Tureo-
,,i tbs, the Aighans had threatened
re offensive operations.
spirit OF the Press.
T. ,,h2re Tribune call for q National
/ b, s-nv which will not be composed of
,-y seuoys, but Of volunteers on a
ID. BASIS
\ P.L., Herald advocates levy Of al
4 g&ei men.
I--rachee Times urges that a Coan.
ra- composed Of native Princes be
20 uvet at Calcutta to adopt a war
7, also advises that this council
1 10000 troops TO the Indian Govern
70 resist Russia.
Madras UiudOo predicts that a strug-
,-.s& Russia cannot be successful IN
Ia be armed to assist England. Most
Tie. native organs discuss the situa'
much the same terms.
rW ~ observed that all these papers
| +. io- : general Indian armament, and
0rua,ion OF a native Indian volun-
r-v O,her Indian papers, which may
:s under official influence, urge the
.s.a Of an Auglo-Indian force as
.a-s 70 a purely Indian corps, unless
., be offcered by Engisbmen.
;'ain from sll this that while there
org the people of India a strong
,4 ceiling in favor of war against any
81 INVASION of India, the Indians as
:s claim Of equal political rights with
Ia. defence and do not look upon them
: 81 mere dependents on Great Britain
:otctiou. It is difficult to estimate at
"a, IS: how prevalent and strong this
! f. Of ua,ioral independence really is,
-ary .hrewd foreigners in India sus
,1a. !. sufficiently prevalent and strong
9v- dangerous if too far ignored By
s. B;i.aiu