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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-01

STATE Of VItsi Iiyinid, Co,mtyQf Wct=ei, IS.
On the 20th day OF November, 1883,
personally appeared before the under
signed authority, j. D. Brookoyer, who
is known to me to be n reputable citizen
OF said County aud State, who alter
being duly sworn, deposes and says:
Twas one OF the Election Commission
crs ut Archer's Fork precinct, Grant dis
trict, held on November 6, 1855, and the
statement made by Samson Starkey in
his affidavit in regard to counting the
votes is correct.
think that Il. W. Atlinson's name
was scratched on one ticket and Pendle-
toms name written, and think that Pen
dleton's name was scratched on one
ticket and Atkinson's written on. l do
not remember having seen any tickets
on which the name OF the Congressional
candidate was scratched and none writ
ten on. am satisfied that the returns
made by us on the 7th day OF November,
1883, OF l5S votes for q. W. Atkinson
and ll0 for Pcudleton was correct; and
further dcponent sayeth not
]. D. BRooKoyER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
99th day Of November, lSSS.
+. S. SNoD0RAss,
Notary.
The evidence is complete. There is
such n mass OF il that nobody can deny
it, unless he deliberately shuts his eyes
TO the truth and denies It for purpose,
knowing ii to be true even while he
8Dnina Il
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-01
ma MnuENS 4 TRlPLR L0SS.

Glen Easton. Nor. IS. Judges
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-01

odds. Like their Ohio county brethren
they had to contend against corruption
in It's worst form, the total disregard Of
the sanctity Of the ballot, the free use Of
Doodle, intimidation, the running in OF
non-residents, and every known charac-
tRr of fraud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-08

TIE BRIDGE CELKBRArIoN.-The preparations foI
the free bridge celebration are rapidly assuming
shape, and at the meeting OF the executive com
mittee last evening the finance committee reported
tnat the contributions amounted TO 8, 500 and In
view OF this encour iging report $500 were appro
prlated Tor decorations, 800 for music, and 500
Tor nreWorks Letters were read from Gen. AuRur
COL hoiiingsworth, and Commissioner Wheailey
oeclnlng 10 take an active part as members OF th<
military committee. Invitations to participate II
the parade have been extended to societies in the
city. The military companies have also been In
yited TO turn out
HE EMANCIPATION CELEBRArIoN-At q mas
meeting Of the colored people OF the two district.
OF West Washington here last night az smith!
HAL, Tor the purpose OF making arrangements FOL
the emancipation celebration, A Moore was elected
president, VIM Hunter secretary. and Lewis
johnson marshall.
COLD BArH.-This morning In the Police
Court, Clara Ridgely, colored, was charged with
aSsaulting ten-year-od orphan boy named Harry
Humphreys. who lives at her house. The boy tes-
tifed that the defendant undressed him, took him
out In the yard and poured cold water on him. Mrs.
Ridgey denied the charge. The Judge took heI
personal OCnls
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AlexamdPia Affairs.


TIE STATE TAxEs.-Under the law the tax
payers who hold coupons but not tax-rece1pts can
settle their taxes BY paying up In cash with costs.
&c. The city treasurer Is, however, not author
lied 10 receive overdue taxes, but they must be
paid 10 the auditor at Richmond. To facilitate
the matter, however, Auditor Mayre has sent Mr..
C. Lee Moore TO the city treasurer's ONCE here to
settle with those taxpayers that now desire to
pay In cash and release their property from the
tax-len.
SHIP-YARD ExTESsIoN.-Messrs. Agnew Co.,
owners OF the lower ship-yard, on which IL was
proposed 10 build the mammoth "Pocahontas, "
nave bought for 500 two lots or ground on the
river south OF the sh1p-yard, running back TO Lee
mac river. This riverside was once part OF the
baptizing ground and viii extend the ship yard
line considerable distance south.
NoTEs-A company OF fishermen have been sent
down by Mr.. Tnos. Balenger TO man his fishing
shore at 1.-The GuInS."-Erank Jackson, cOlOred
boy Is held In jail 10 await the examination OF the
phy slc1ans as 10 his San1ty.-The Often-hunted
Old fox that has beat 80 many Washington sports
caught at last by Messrs. Brown and COchrtll, OF
Falrfax.--Alexandria has another LoudOun pris-
oner at the jail, now joint prison OF three JuriS-
dictions. Liewelyn Davis, colored, was committed
yesterday from Leesburg, on the charge OF larceny
Mrs. X. Ii. Macktm- wife OF the former pastor
OF Christ church, Is paralyzed in New Orleans
The OLD PHILADELPHIA FIREMKN CoNING.-The
Orleans are expected In Washington on their re-
turn home. The party Is composed OF prominent
Phlladelphians VINO were members OF the Old Vol
unteer Fire Department, ffty In number, In charge
MED by the metropolitan band OF twenty-si
pieces. They will leave Richmond on their return
IRON New Orleans, SATURDAY morning, at 7:25, ar
rive here at liza an and leave the city for
home at 410 pm They expect 10 make q parade
on Pennsylvania avenue and be received by the
President.
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House II RUNs--A rotton beam, splitting
-iri,sr or a lettering foundation endangers the
most MAGNIFICENT structure that exists; likewise a
weak and exhausted brain or nerve endangers the
magnificent structure OF the human body, and
threatens life and happiness Prevent u at once
by strengthening your whole nervous system with
that great nerve tonic and brain food, Dr.. Buck
lands scotch Oats Essence.
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BIooD Porsos.

-rwas poisoned By poison ivy. and let II 20
TIL the poison got into my blood, when IVES
ccnAnsd 10 my house for two months. had
sores snd scales on me from head 10 feet. my Z
finger nails came OF. and my hair and whisksrs
came out I had two physiciana but did not
seem to get much bstssr Then saw Hoods
sarmparilla advertised in paper. and bought
bottle. II helped me % much that continued
taking IT tin had used three bottles. whom
was cursd"-o. ". vuxK, Brockport. n. Y.
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold BY all Druggists. q; nix for % Pre-
pared By G. I. HOOP Co. Lowslk Mass.
,.2l 100 DOSES ONE D1f.LAR
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SPECIALTIES.

lNR ALBAUoH SUCCESS ULLl TREATS ALL
DDiseases peculiar 70 LadiesI Married single.
frolapt attention.. Satisfaction guaranteed ChaVs
moderate Once houn TX " and 20 y u. Dr..
AlBAUGH- 1920 q street n. ". Film
L,LECTRICITN-t5 YEARS A SPECIAL !Tf IN CUR
IL nervous and mental disease. spina ovar IN and
uterine troubles tumors stricturea elatlcA hysterA
rheumstism. neuralgia chorsA persayas asoaly. md
diseases generally Patients visited static eletrciy
through clothing. References. rermanent ctres -
Washington No outside assistanta Dh l. q NicA0kr
SON. 6o4 18th st. nv cor. Of y. fo-oxr
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SPRrSG STYLE HATs-We are now receiving our
rev Spring shapes, In SILK and Derby Hats. SILK
Hats, s. and 50; Fur Derbies, $50 to "a. r c.
Lows SON l42l v. ". ave. branch at G2O 9TH 50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-08

A FEkrCRz OF OCR "RExsAST SALE" TOMORROW
will be the Offering OF loo .'shOrt lengths or
Nainsook and Cambria Em0roideries and ZOO
s.short lengths OF Colored Emoroideries, very,
rsrv cheap! Conspicuously displayed on second
moor WOODWARD & LoTHRoP,
Corner 1lth and streets northwest.
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Ok BLooD. GoBLrs Blue.

A)kOoD, NSObLAN 4\LOE-
TERRA GOTTA AND TAN,
The New Spring Shades in ladies' Broadcloth,
Pure Wool. one yard and half wide
Worth 81: Reduced to S71xc.
Good Quality PLAID MUSLIN &C.
Bargains In INDIA LINEN, 8, 10. 12kc
FRENCH SATTEENS, finest quality, 25c
AMERICAN 6ATTEENS, French stylea I2kc
BLACK AND COLORED SILKS. real cost
COLORED SILK vELvETS. worth e.; only &C.,
HANDSOME STRIPED BLACK SILK VELVET,
cheap at u. 90, only &c.
CARTERS
III MARKET SPACE, NEAR SEVENTH ST
Cash Customers who buy 30 or over win receive ONE
OF the following preseuts: One Pair of HANDSOME
DamAsk Towels. worth 81; One Pair Of Silk Em-
broidered Corsets. worth 75c.; or Halt Dozen Fine
Napkins worth 75c
DOUBLE WHITE BLANKETs.. lishtly soilsd. q 81
HANDSOME CLOTH PLAIDs, pure wool, one yard
and shalt wide. worth 81; only soc.
Elegant Dress Goods-FkENCH SERGE, pure wool
vide double width. all colors: wonderful bargain,
ThIco CLOTH DRESS GOODS. pure wool wide
Cash Customers who buy $40 or over will receive
1sz 81 the following presents; Large size Handsome
Table Danash worth els7; or One Dozen Fine Nap
Don't fan 70 ask for the Valuable Present. 70
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LOCAL MENTION.
The W Gather.

Fadf~ufions for The ~ hours commencing at N
For the District OF Columbia, Delaware, Mary
land and Virginia, light 10 fresh westerly winds.
warmer, fair weather.
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CONSTITUTION may be cured II treated early with
Bakers COZ Liver OIL and Malt.
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UNTIL APRIL we Will make a discount OF 10
per cent on all purchases made from US for cash
On or before delivery. Furniture, Carpets, Up
hOstery Goods and Bedding. All goods marked In
plain figures. ". Is. MOSES & Son, 18th and SITS.
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Qurcx SALES AND SMALL Psor1rs
MOTTO OF

T. 3 WILLIAMS = CO., Druggsts,
Under Masonic Temple, corner 9th and + Sta NV,
Where will be found the most complies and varied
stock of Drugs Patent Medicines and Perumeries in
the CITY, Ut prices which none can better and few meet
o. hown BY the following partial list:
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II. JACOB, JUICY CRoQUETTEs. 81 per dozen.

CoLBrRN's PHILADELPHIA MUSTARD.
The King OF condiments. The finest made. Fo
sale QrOcerS.
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PROFESSIONAL.
MnE Ross

The reliable ClairyoS and tells you ths
psst present aud future Born with yel and
oer1ul gifs she has astopished people who have
suited her, She warns the public against i'm posiorz
who Try to imitate her N her pro.ession- The mad
anne has 40 equal Her remedies tail
sickness. she can cause speedy marriage and bring
the separated together. Her advice busncss
10 invaluaoe Points out enemies and describes
y9urfrlends Entire given lntervswscon-
hdenra and those IT dlstAnce sending their and
nalne and ~ viii get In return mail the utlne Of
thsar lie. Residence, 1910 llth ST. ofnos hour
O. m 70 p m. except sunday.
sittings 90 cents and el nth street p.ss ths
door luuS -t4sp
m NE. BROOKE TELLS ALL TIE EVENTS OF
slsmen 90 cent? each. 40s / street. between eth aud
9th streets north west Oo-2ows
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Neg Collars Engraved; Razors shArpened
nee. Guns for sale or hire. WALFoRD. 4S7 Pa. ave
colin
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OFFICE OF JUDp & DErwErLEK

4aO-422 Eleventh st. NV.
tadjOining "Star" Building)
We would respectfully inform the public and
Strangers having business before the committees
VI CJnsTeSs the heads or Departments, the various
Commission and the courts that we have supe-
rfor facilities for the rapid execution OF all kinds
or printing, whether In small or large quantities.
Having the largest and most complete ONCE In the
city and the greatest number OF employees we can
promise WORK In shorter time than any other es-
tabl.shnent, and when We promise work IL VIII be
ready on time. JUDD q DETwEILKR-
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DAVE, 723 1th ST., Will make one large crayon
and dozen nicely finished cabinet portraits FOR
s.. Come and see them
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Ne safer Remedy can be had for Coughs
and Colds or any trouble OF the Throat, than
"Brown's Bronchial Trochea" Price IS ctA Sold
only In boxes tu.th6s.3&k
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DENTISTRY.

TAR 7. n. TALBoTT. DENTIeT. 4s7 IRA sr.
Dthrse doom from coepsr q Dsnustvfn III ~
rsnssd ,ani
M DUKK DEkIIsI as 18th MH-Lnr1
~ extrocted without pain. ~ 40 o. iocn eppn cneoo
issi stals ssss q sTsaAsasl ssh oSsnss. g:.ss
~ nsr ne. Pain pfeveuted N exeract,ng @ ap-
phcauon 20 guus; someshAnl nsw snd tos o.et nut11
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IlOYAL

ROYAL
BAKING
POWDER.
ABSOLUTELY PuRE
This powder never varies marvel of purity
strength and wholesomeness. More economical than
the ordinary kinds and cannot be sold in competition
with the multitude Of low test short weight alum or
phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAKING
POWDER Co. log Wall st, NY.
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FrssEII's Ice CREAM and Charlotte Russo.

For Two DAYS ONLY all our 40c. Jolntless Mat
ting 2slc; our - and SOC. mating. 22sc.; our
..sc mating, 1sc.: 200 Tapestry, Body Brussels
aud Mosquito Mitre Mats, one and q quarter
yards square, At 81 and s1-25.
JULIUS LANsBURG, 3l5 9TH st.
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Rlles thoroughly and permanently cured Treat
meut almost painless and no detention from bust
mesa Consultation free Dr. 6hrader, Specialist
1905 9th at NV
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CITY ITEMS

Depot POT
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FOR lighthouses.


II dences, 1412 and 14l4 18th St NV, bet. Rhode
u and ave- aud ST. Apply to J. SHEDD, lao" 18th
st. NV. 1t
II GLIDING table and bed linen slverware aud piano,
seven room house within 20 minutes ride OF sixth
st. depot: viii give house and furniture free of rent
and will board for three aduts satisfactory res
cons gwen for this oRer For particulars apply at
113 18th st. NV, mhS-3ts
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TEE ANCIENT MARINER, AIDaugh's. March 10
a1fy
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SOME BARGAINS we will offer tomorrow: Lace
STRIPE, &C per yard; Printed Madras, 10 and lie.
yard; $40 Walnut suite Tor s33 So W. Ii. HoEKE.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

FINE PORTRAITS. Kets Kemethy. 11os Pa ava
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Amusement. To-uighs.

NATIOSAL--Abbott In Carnival OF Venice"
observation-disclosures Pantomime.
WILLARD HAII--Prof. Carpenter.
hERSANs.-Minstrels.
MANASSAS PANORAMA.-Day and evening.
HIKRIs'.-"keep II Dark
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uyHr INTERNATIONAL PRyNTINa rExeoaApH
Il Co. No. All Walnut Of, PhllsAelpAtA ~, Q. q
patents q ,. u L1yina noe I. ops. .saos :. s..lr
once The company own valuAho paeam0 fw the
United stssss snd many forstp eo1nfrSsa eovsr1ne
compsste sysssm Of PRINTING sleqFapsy fos lns Cd
mssssss1 ..s 1870 snslsa.ssssiy p - -
vids shret Of sndis6 6spes 80 dur1aG the e
sns ssca. pa -, 80 ,Ser eeo.sss 80
ssssr 70 opessss shsn we Vnsss. snA e 1sSsss
nunic.stonA q vhch e ezsst ~ ssssaas4 . =
ss y SncS ~ - .1,. -
rsspoDdsnce VIII acetve. spenUeo1e ed tn1us0Gna
locl eosaP.aass = solleassL i.Issaasaos . 10 -
Fs slas1rS q I aE1'ss:asfeh % "rHA11 sSNs
CoAL COAL COAL
EIA- f.:'''' 0s.':-:::9ss2sE::ss
1sasvAs.ss< H4
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Pheesgraphs, s3. ANrHoNY's, 9o5 Pa av coll
F6tDltpos DigeStible Cocoa furnishes
nntr1ment and aids digestion.
"Royal Glue'' mends China, GlassWood, &C,
Freeh Attorney Butter churned every morning
and delivered In u ID. "Ward" prints sc per lh
Also Cottage Cheese and ButtermilE; sweet MILK
sc. per quart
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CmEw aRosenfeld's GEM Tobacco.
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Corner Ilth and z streets north1
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TEEArRicAL MECHANICS BESEFrT-The secon
annual oeneft or the Theatrical Mechanics ASS
eiaIion will take place at the National Theater o
the afternoon OF Wednesday, the l4th instant. A
extensive and attractive bill Will be given incluC
Ing Mr. and Mrs. Florence In Husband Hunting
NernOna JarDeau, VINO Will render the tarenteil
tTOIn ~GaSparOne;" number OF specially act
and an entire Change OF scenery from an exterC
10 al interior IN fun view OF the audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-08

TEE NATIONAL FENcIBLEs.-The National Fen.
cioles last night elected a number or active and
honorary members. The designations OF j. NJ 10
names, W. II. Heald and Harry Kimmell were &C
cepted J. G. steele was chosen corporal and Ser
geant W. W. Mortimer appointed TO act as acting
Quartermaster-Sergeant
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tones. as she glanced through the n.noa
heart beating yiolentlr pnoe'

tones as she glanced through the n.no. -,
heart beating violently.
An! you're there. ma am ?" snoLa
voice. ana a man. bearded and ,ncou+h
aio ragged. came into view. and ! 49,
Terror oVcrcame the timid, housewife as sho
lancleu THAT ne looked rough and feroa ond
threatening. o1'o anu
What do you want?"
ROOD. I'm nigh starved: shelter or the
nheahs OF getting il, Don't look so scared
mlssus. I'm no thief! Old Jerry, thet ramn
an !. and il | don't look civil ana gentle &
am because I ANTI"
Mrs. Gregory hesitated: she had raason
g. 1t was Christmas Eve. and she had seen
the time in the happy years agone when
ner heart warming to the festive occasion.
she would have welcomed a score of hungry
tramps TO hospitality; but Just now hard
mes mad come to the Gregorys. and every
mouthtul counted. !
ohe went to the cupboard. however, keen
ing an anxious eye IN the window, and made
up liberal lunch of meat and bread: hest
lated again. with a tear in her eve, and
auued a piece OF pie-her piece Of pie for
me sparse Christmas dinner on the morrow.
Ihen she approached the window, raised it
signify. pushed out the package, and said:
IN sorry we are IA trifle short Of pro-
Visions and Mr.. Gregoryis away. and Ihave
no money"
Hey? Gregory? Is this Gregory's? I
heerd tell about your trouble with that old
skeezicks. Marble. I know him. Saw.
mlssus. I thank We. and more because I
know We can't spare the food. and, bless me.
i'll gets strength out of it. and a drop or two
to warm me up, I'll seek out old Marble
and give him a couple of good ticks Just for
depressing such good people as you are.
Ho. no! Marble! How I hate him!"
He went of shambling and croaking ere
Mrs. Gregory could say a word. A slight
flush OF humiliation crossed her face as.
with a sigh. she sat down again by the
hearth.
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Trust in Heaven in adversely. as we did
when prosperity was ours!" cried Mrs. Greg
DRY. bravely.
You've got me. father. and I can work.
and We cannot utterly fall" spoke Janet.
smiling through her tears. and caressing
deJected. despairing John Gregory.
1t was a mournful family group. The
farmer had returned home with a white,
hardened face-on foot-from town.
Gabriel Marble had given the screw Of
torture another turn. He had seized upon the
team driven by Gregory on a writ for debt,
claiming that he intended to leave the
county ard defraud his creditors.
This last misfortune and disgrace drove
John Gregory nearly frantic. He had torn
to ribbons the note the constable placed in
his hands. and we'll it was that Gabriel
Marble did not present it personally in
Gregory's present humor!
Make me your son-in-law," the malevo-
lent schemer wrote insolently, and the
farm shall be decided back to you, and Janet
shall dress in silks and diamonds. I am
moving into my elegant new mansion to-
day, and she shall be its mistress if she
speaks but the word"
The thieving scoundrel!" murmured
Gregory, as he told his wife of the note.
He drove poor Cecil to become a wanderer;
he has made us beggars. O.. when will
such as he be punished?"
In Gods good time." interrupted Mrs.
Gregory softly. Come. John. we will not
let it crush us. We have health and hope
and-Janet! We can face life again and win
a new home"
Tap!
There some one at the door" murmured
the farmer.
He cut short his wife's words by walking
to the door and opening it.
A furry Of snow came in. The winding
aurries beyond h~alf-enveloped a mufaed
figure.
May I come in?"
= stranger! mo-, yes! Come! We can
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1oung Tyler took the matter into court.
ne aInrmed that his father just before his
ueatn mad aroused sufficiently to tell him
mai ne had paid Marble all he owed him. It
was proven that Tyler had received suf6-
c!ent money for that purpose from the sale
OF the mine; but when Marble demanded
evidence OF a receipt, and exhibited the I'M
Cancelled notes. the jury decided il his favor.
The Tyler farm became Marbles s property.
Cecll became a homeless pauper. Gregory
was sued for a deficit of S., 200. forced to sell
MS outside land. mortgage the homestead,
ana In three years such misery and mis-
fortune grew out Of the affair that the farmer
had grown old and broken-spirited.
One year before that Christmas Eve upon
which our story opens. CecilTyler, with the
kiss OF his fair betrothed, Janet, warm on
his lips. had babe the farm and Tipton and
the Gregorys farewell.
L am going West to seek nv fortune" he
said. Cheer up. farmer. I shall work day
and night to earn the money! to pay you back
what you have lost through nv father.
Watch Marble! He is a scoundrel-
swindlef He knows my father paid him
that money. There is some plot in it all, He
has cheated us!"
And then. full of hope and love. away to
'ne goluen west went Cecil. leaving Janet in
anxious tears, Farmer Gregory dubious and
gloomy.
Now Marble began to show his real hand.
In paying his demands Gregory had been
forced to sell every bit of land he owned.
except the homestead. That he had mort
gagged heavily. Bad crops had come. One
day the crafty usurer drove up to the farm
house. For half an hour he was closeted
in close conversation with Gregory. The
good housewife was amazed shortly to hear
loud. angry voices and the sound of blows,
and she saw Marble rush from the house,
his face scored with blood. and her husband
shouting out wild threats after him.
John. John. what has h~appened?' she
cried in alarm.