Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-12-22
A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
How Matte Harris, Learned the
Story of @ Crime.
IN. Y. World.1

Orrville was situated on Lake Wanona.
one of the most charming little sheets Of
W ater in our inland States Tho spot was
nll that poet might fancy or romantic
lover sigh for, and when there was adver-
tiscd "a new ST INNER lcsort- the Orrville
II ouse at Crrville," with every accommo-
dation, etc, etc., it is not surprising that
many rcrs 1ns, who hrd been struck by tho
Slrpassing beauty of the place as they
caught flying glance Of it in tho whizzing
train, should respond immediately to the
opportunity and engage TO spend the sum-
m err or autumn rnCnths ct so charming q
resort
Amtng tie earlier guests at the Orrville
House were Charles Lacy. talented young
barrister, cf limited means; Colonel Har-
ris ard his niece, Matte Harris and n Mr.
Van Haven, a handsome young merchant
of New York
Charles Lacy and Mattic Harris had
tcen playmates in their childhood; but the
former had removed from his native place
in his fifteenth year. aud had never met
the sweetheart OF his boyish days until
time had transformed him into the full
stature of a man. The acquaintance thus
renewed ripcnel into ardent love, and
Charles Lacey considered himself the
luckiest fellow on earth.
''Did you hear the news. Mattia!" asked
Lacy one morning as his betrothed seated
herself at the breakfast table by his side!
mo; what il it,
'Johnson 4 Co, bankers in this town.
have been robbed of over q hundred thous.-
and dollars
''You don't say so, When did IL occurw
''Some time during the early part of the
morning The thief, whoever he is, made
pretty fair haul of it--left the firm with
very small sum for its own pocket book
1t was private banking house, and in
wolves many Of the leading persons of tho
town"
'...1d they haven't secured the guilty.
parties,'
mo; and arc not likely to do So either
Mon who take such goodly sums as this
generally secure a safe avenue of escape
But can tell you this" he added, lower
ing his voice and inclining his head to-
ward her, suspicion falls on the Orrville
Touse, but no one individual as far as am
aware Of"
Just then waiter placed letter by
his side, saying; g;--.Something for Mr.
Lacy"
1t read thus: "Come to Dalton at once
your presence is needed Immediately at
Mr.. Grcenups. Do not delay. A. H."
What is this! Come to Dalton at once!
A. Ii. Who can that possibly be! But I'll
go.
i III CdllCu AWAY IOr Il IttIc Wnllc, Mat
tie" said he in explanation, replacing the
note IN the envelope, 'but expect to be
back soon. l must go forthwith" and
pressing her hand he left the breakfast
room, hurriedly packed few necessary
articles in his valise and was at the sta
ton just in time to catch the morning
train.
1t was evening. The calm round moon
smiled upon the placid little lake in all her
pensive glory. Nature breathed her soft
musical murmurings, and every thing
seemed to whisper Peace. peacer
But tho heart of Matte Harris knew
any thing but peace, as she left the gay
crowd of thoughtless dancers in the brill
iantly-hghted hotel for an atmosphere
more in harmony with her saddened
spirit. Her heart was very heavy to-
night. She wandered listlessly down to
the waters edge. A little boat lay moored
there. She seated herself in it, where she
felt she could be undisturbod in her lonely
meditations. Her thoughts soon found ut
terance:
''What a changer she murmured-'
''what change from our happy condition
Of week ago! can hardly realize i'll
A bank robbed and Charles arrested as
tho pcrpetratOr of the robbery and
thrown into prison! But know he has
not the least link of connection with the
affair, and the authorities have no right to
commit him to prison when he can obtain
bail from half dozen different persons.
But the people here are so excited that
they will listen to nothing" A tear trick
led down her pale cheek. sPshawi5P I'll
not be such baby; all will be right yet.''
She sat In the boat until the lights IN the
different departments of the hotel grad
ually disappeared, and was just about to
rise and return to the house. when fig
ure, coming down the path toward her. in
duced her TO retain her seat The figure
proved to be that of the young merchant,
Mr.. Van Haven. Matte had always been
attracted by the handsome face and win
ming manners of the gay New Yorker. and
rather enjoyed his society than otherwise.
80 she remained seated until he took his
place by her side.
"Lcts row out upon the lake." said Van
Haven, without an unnecessary .lGood'
evening" as he raised the oars and pulled
gently from the shore. Its avery quiet
night. and we shall not be disturbed. Most
OF the folks have retired. We must move
cautiously' sss
"Whyr' questioned Matte, RATHER CUR
prised at the remark
Why! Do you want 70 betray yourself'''
"Betray myself Why, what are YOU
talking about, Mr. Van Havenn'
just then the moon, which had been
shining on his back, fell full upon his face,
and revealed cduntenance with an unu-
sually strange expression. and to the great
astonishment of Matte, that her cornpan-
ION was asleep! Van Haven had BEEN
known to walk in his sleep and perfor3s a
great many marvellous feats while ir. that
condition. and Matte Harris herself had
happened u meet him once while enjoying
q somngmbnlistic ramble. she was not at
all frightened by the circumstances under
which she suddenly found herself placed.
but somewhat astonished, and being q
young lady Of a good deal Of mischief, and
possessed Of the usual amount of Curl
osity, of course SIZE determined to let her
compahf6n Continue on his nocturnal ex=
eursions }s n
gentieh..-.. .S.scd a note from his
lawyer which he was unable to decipher.
On his way to his Office he met friend as
rae door OF drug store. The friend, sitter
vainiy attempting to read the note, sug-,
gested that they step inside and hand it to.
the druggist, without comment. The drug
gist, after studying it in silence for O few
minutes, stopped behind the prescriptions
case, and in O short time. returned with n
bottle OF medicine, dufy labeled and bear.
ing directions. When the gentleman saw
ms lawyer he was informed that the note
was notice for him to call at bis Office be-
Syeen fhrcc and four o clock n. m. OF tie
following day. u is a pretty difficult MAJ.
@r 10 stick tie regulation druggist