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CHAPTER XIX.
THE FIRE AT cARNE's HOLD


Things went on quietly with Mr.. Arm
strong and his daughter after the latter had
dispatched her letter. saying that Ruth
Powlett was ready to confess the truth
respecting George Forester. The excite
ment Of following up the clue was over,
and there was nothing to do until they
heard from Ronald as to how he wished
them to proceed. So one morning Mr..
Armstrong came down and told Mary to
pack up at once and start with him at II
o'clock for London "We are getting like
two owls, and must wake ourselves up a
Bit" Mary ran down to the mill to say
goodby to Ruth, and tell her that she and
her father had to go to London for short
time. They were ready by the time named,
for there was little packing to do, and at II
o'clock the trap from the Carne's Arms
came up to the door, and took them to the
station. A month was spent in London,
sightseeing. By the end of that time both
had had enough of theaters and exhibi-
tions, and returned to Carnesford.
"Well, what is the news, neigbbor?" Mr..
Armstrong asked, as he entered the snug
gerry on the evening of his return.
"There is not much news here" Jacob
Carey said; there never is much news to
speak of In Carnesford; but they say things
are not going on we'll up at the Hold"
''In what way, Mr.. Carey?"
"Well, for some time there has been talk
that the Squire is getting strange in his
ways. He was never bright and cheerful,
like Miss Margaret, but always seemed to
be a-thinking, and as often as not when he
rode through here, would take no more no.
tice of you when he passed than if you
hadn't been near. Still he was wonderfully
fond of books, they said, and when man
takes to books don't think he is much
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

not know was coming to Carnesford, and
so didn't ask me not to mention it, con-
slider was bound to him to say nothing
about it. But now that know he is ur-
gently required here don't see that there's
occasion any longer to make secret of the
fact that he is out in South Africa"
Eyes, understand, Mr.. Armstrong"
Hiram Powlett agreed; naturally when he
told you about himself be did not ask it to
be kept secret, because he did not know you
would meet anyone that knowed him. But
when you did meet such you thought that
it was right to say nothing about 1t, and I
agree with you; but of course this matter Of
the Squire going queer in his mind makes
all the difference, and I think, as you says,
Captain Mervyn ought to be fetched home.
When he has seen the Squire is properly
taken care of, he can go away where he
likes"
"That is so," Jacob Carey agreed. ssMer-
vyn ought to know what is doing here, and
if you can write and tell him that he is
wanted you will be doing good turn for
the Squire as well as for him. And how
was the Captain looking, Mr.. Armstrong;"
HE was looking very well when 1 first
knew him" Mr.. Armstrong replied; but
when saw him last he had got hurt in
brush with the natives, but it was nothing
serious, and he was getting over it.
"The same set as attacked your farm, Mr..
Armstrong, as you was telling ne about?"
81 don't suppose il was the same party,
because there were thousands Of them scat
tered all over the Colony, burning and
plundering. Captain Mervyn had narrow
escape from them, and was lucky in getting
out Of it as we'll as he did,"
''They said he was good fighter. " Jacob
Carey put in. "The papers said as he had
done some hard fighting with them Afghans,
and got praised by his general"
"Yes, he's fine fellow" Mr.. Armstrong
said. sand, Ishould say, as brave as lion"
"No signs of the Curse working in himf'
Hiram Powlett asked, touching his forehead.
They made lot Of it at the trial about his be-
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low In spirits sometimes: but have seen him
| scores of times ride through the village when
he was young chap, and he always looked
merry and good-tempered."
NO" Mr.. Armstrong said, emphatically,
Ronald Mervyn's BRAIN Is as healthy and clear
| as that Of any man in England. am quite
sure that there is not the slightest touch Of the
| family malady in him."
! said; ''the Curse is on the Hold, and he has
nothing to do with the Hold yet. If anything
, happens to the Squire, and he comes to be It's
master, you will see it begin to work. If not in
"G cd forbidr' Mr.. Armstrong said, so earn
estly that his hearers were almost startled II
don't much believe in curses. Mr.. Claphurst.
| though. of course / believe in insanity being
| time, If were Ronald Mervyn and inherited
Carne's Hold, would pull the place down
stone by stone. and not leave vestige Of It
standing. Why, to live in house like that, in
enough in itself to turn sane man into mad
ness"
That's just how Ishould feeI,p Hiram Pow
lett said. Now stranger who looked at the
Hold would say what pleasant. opellooking
house it was; but when you took him inside and
told him what had happened there, IL would be
enough to give him the creeps. Ibelieye It
was being up there that was the beginning Of
my daughters changing so. never made .
worse job of thing than did when got her
up there as Miss Carne's maid, and yet it was
all for her good And now. neighbors, it's nay
Is Eve minutes later than usual"
Mr.. Armstrong and Mary sat talking until
nearly ii.
Mary had not been gone upstairs = minute
when she ran down again from her bedroom,
which was at the back of the house.
Father, there is light in the sky up at the
top Of the hill, just where Carne's Hold lies. !
went to the window to draw down the blinds,
and it caught my eye at once"
Mr. Ann mi IN nj
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Living With Another.

The suit of John D. Battles against his wife,
LOUISA Battles, for divorce was on trial before
Judge Slagle yesterday. The charges are de-
sertion and infdelity. The testimony adduced
yesterday went to show that the pair resided in
Allegheny, and had four children. Mrs. Bat
ties deserted her husband, and was living with
a man named Faber. Mrs. Sweet, the wife of
butcher, testified that Faber paid the
butcher bill, and that Mrs. Battles introduced
herself as Mrs. Faber, saying that he was her
second husband, her first husband being dead.
The case will be continued on Monday.
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Davis Purifying and Filtering System,

Found in Mechanical Hall-the most approved
method yet evolved; 70 per cent of impurities
are eliminated by mechanical means before the
water enters upon the process of filtration, con-
sequently less water and time are expended in
cleansing filter. The system is the cheapest,
most efficient and practical known in the his
tory of filtration. A coagulated device is a
part of each filter, and can be used when water
is very impure. The small filter 10 inches high,
gives 10 gallons an hour-sufficient for family.
The cylinder is used up to 1000 gal. capacity;
beyond that point the curved tank, which can
be built side by side like block of houses with
party walls.
The inventor has experimental two years,
and not single living microbe has been found
in water filtered by his scientific system. The
mandatory is in Allegheny, Pa.
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he CHANGED HIS PLEA.
But McQnaide Got Three Years for Enter-
ios n House at Night Anyhow.

In Criminal Court yesterday John McQuaide,
a young man with a sad countenance, pleaded
guilty to entering the house of Patrick Ryan,
No. 2S2 Second avenue, on the night Of Septem-
ber % for the purpose Of committing felony.
Both Mr., and Mrs. Ryan testified to having
been awakened and seeing the man in the room.
When asked if he had anything to say Nc
Quaide stated that Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan were
mistaken. He was not the man in the room,
but he was in the house. Judge White ad-
vised him to withdraw his plea and he did.
District Attorney Porter found, on examina-
ton, that McQuaide had served three years in
the penitentiary on the same charge. The
Judge sent him back to his old habitation for
three years more, remarking that if it wasn't
for liquor the Court wouldn't have anything to
do
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reached. Mellor & Hoene not content to
take the lead in pianos alone, have put them
they carry an immense stock of these magnln-
cent instruments in quantities to supply even
their immense trade. Among the leading
names are to be found the Palace. Chase, Chi, M
prime favorites, the.Hardmans. Krakauer and
several other makes. This firm has made
specially of selling on the rental system, plan
which enables everyone to have music in their
homes in an easy, convenient manner to the
holders of the purse strings. A cordial invita-
tion is given to call and examine this fne
stock, and learn about the moderate prices
asked for these high class instruments at the
palace of Music" No. II Fifth avenue.
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ROSE OWNED UP.
She Makes Charges Against Aldermen
Carlisle and Cnllen.

Carlisle and Cnllen.
Rose Gallagher, who lives at McKee's Rocks,
pleaded guilty to selling liquor without q
license. When called for sentence Mrs. Gala
CHER informed the Court that she had twice
been sued for the same offense. Once before
Alderman Carlisle, when she paid Attorney
Edmunson s45 to settle the case, and she never
heard of it afterward. Again che was sued be-
fore Alderman Callen in August last, and she
was informed by the Squire that she could
settle the case for S65 She paid the Squire
$50, all the money she had. and promised to pay
the rest In time. This story somewhat sur
prised Judge White, who said that both Alder
men Carlisle and Callen should be indicted.
Mrs. Gallagher was allowed to go on the pay
ment Of the costs, sentence being suspended.
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E. G. Hay. & Co., 75 Fifth Avenue.

This firm of energetic young men has made
long step in advance" is the popular opinion
beautiful tones of the splendid pianos at their
exhibit in the gallery. 1t was not only the
merits Of the instruments which charmed
visitors, but the grace and elegance of the dis
play. The young firm are doing a thriving
trade at their store, where they will be glad to
welcome their patrons.
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rnxlor &. nsan. 2oa marke, 81.

Has anyone by mischance failed to see this
substantial and valuable exhibit on main floor?
1t would seem impossible, from the crowds ever
gathered about IT. commenting with such in
telligence upon the!hsrits and absolute neces-
sity of having the fire escapes, iron shutters,
iron stairways, shown in this most excellent
display, the only one of its kind, be IL remem-
bered, in the building.
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THE THOAIPsON.HOUsTON ELECTRIC
LIGHT COMPANY.
Hughes & Gnwthrop, Special Agents for
Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.

-
Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
OFFICE, ROOM NJ, LEWIS BLOCK.
This company has a regular electric light
plant in Mechanical Hall, near its main en-
trance. They are opsfs4ng the Rnssell engine,
of Massilon, o., for which they are agents.
which runs the three large dynamos, producing
500 incandescent lights and 80 arc lights. The
Art Gallery is lighted by this system, as well as
Is private exhibits scattered through the main
building and Power Hail. All the wiring for
this service has been done by them; they are
also running all the moving displays in main
building by Billberg electric motors. the agency
of which they control The steadiness of their
arc light is remarkable. when it Is understood
that they are running 200 candle power against
1000 candle power Of others. There is bril-
liancy in this light which has occasioned much
comment, and the interest in their exhibit Is
heightened by this fact alone. During the en-
gagement of the Thirteenth Regiment Band all
the cannon have been fired by special attach
meuts arranged by this firm. Hughes & CAV
throp give special attention to wiring houses
for incandescent light and electric bell work.
They are practical electricians of long stand
ing, and their work can be relied upon for
efficiency and excellence.
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FOR COLD MoRNINGs.-The most de-
ightful thing imaginable for the cold morn
ings is plate of light, fakey hot cakes
made from Marvin's seli-rising pancake
-four. Get package from your grocer and
try it. TTSsu
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g. s. MARVIN & CO.,
Liberty Avenue. Between Fourth and Fifth
Streets.

Liberty Avenue. Between Fourth and Fifth
Streets.
RETAIL STORE, Is FIFTH AVENUE.
Everybody has seen Marvin's Egyptian
temple in the gallery, and waited patiently for
a chance, amidst the crowd for hot pancake.
No such cakes were ever made or more eagerly
sought after by the hosts who have come from
town and country by the thousand to see the
Exposition and partake Of the hospitality of its
President. These cakes are made from Mar
yln's self-raising flour. A little book Of re-
ceipts is given which shows how many palatable
varieties of cakes, waffies biscuits, ETC., be
about Marvin's bread. crackers and sweet
cakes, and everybody ought to know about the
pancakes. Those who go to the Exposition are
bound to know, and they will tell their friends
about it. But to those who are outside this
time in providing themselves with the material
which produces the best pancakes in the world.
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CorsetsI Corsets! Corset,!

112 styles. Best fitting goods. Every
well-known make. Examine the light
Featherbone, SOC, and Common Sense at 81:
our 81 Equaline health corset; our Soc, 75c'
81 corsets; our line of French satin corsets
81 80 to So 25; the R. & G. corsets, 75c up.
Our prices always the lowest
RoSENBAUM & Co,
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To.Day's Trial List,

Criminal rt-Commonwealth vs. George
Berger, Simon Greenawalt, John Connors,
Charles F. Berger, Alex. Gillespie, Samuel
Maxwell, Patrick McGoff, ]. o. B. Sawyer,
Doria Schardt, Parvis Burley.
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ALL the newest and best makes kid gloves
% per cent cheaper than elsewhere at the
closing out sale of F. Schoenthal. 612 Penn
avenue.
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BRAUN's Alternative and rheumatic
bitters, purely vegetable. Soldby all drug
gists ani Jos. Fleming & Son, cor. Dia-
mond and Market sts. VS.
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,5c. The Public Delighted 75c.

With Yeager & Co.'s 75c per doz. cabinet
photos, at 20 Federal street, Allegheny.
Bring the little ones.
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All the New Shades

In broadcloths-going rapidly-good values
In these goods, 81 25 and up to finest quail
ties. Jos. HORNE & Cos
Penn Avenue Stores.
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TIME is the true test F. g. VS. Pilsner
beer grows daily in popularity.
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SHIRLEY DARE. ss ton to,norroy,s DIS. N,
.eral instances of old Abolition grik
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WEAK stomach, ,Beecham'sPills act like magic
PEARS s0sp SECURES apeautiful. complexion.
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.5c. The Public Delighted y5c.

With Yeager & Co.'s 75c per doz. cabinet
photos, at 70 Federal street, Allegheny.
Bring the little ones.
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MRS. FRANK LESLIE, s SIss .s;sstr9Y,. Z 2 4

talks Of fovers as political embLems, and sug-
.gsss. naisenas y gaEf. v 8 f9y 5 4Esrisa, 4
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p1rTsBURG WATER PROOF CO.,
No. 4a6 Liberty Aveuue,

Manufacturers of water proof horse ant
wagon covers, hay covers, tents. and anything
and everything made from canvas.
Large stock always on hand Of all weight
and widths OF tarpaulin duck.
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VISITORS TO THE EXPOSITION

have no doubt noticed the large canopy extend.
ing from the main building TO Mechanical Hall.
This was erected BY the OLD established awning
house Of Mamaux 4 Son, Nos. 6S7 and $50 Penn
avenue Pittsburg.
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in 1ss2 on board her fathers ship. the United
States. He was young midshipman on board
the vessel at that time. They afterward met
while Commodore Patterson waved his nag
from the United States frigate Delaware
They were married on March IL, 1sSs. az the
Washington hayward IL was q most brilliant
occasion. Van Buren, was President aud The
most distinguished officials and society people
OF the capital were present But two OF the
eight bridesmaids-M Vim. II. Emory, widow
OF the gallant Gen. Emory. Of the late var. and
Mrs. Thos. Lee, wife OF Col Lee. Of the United
States army, a valiant Officer Of the late war,
and both Of Washington-ere still living. The
Rev. DIR. Hawley. OF St Johns church, who
performed the ceremony. has long passed
hence into the other world
THE CHILDREN.
In the domestic circle OF Admiral Porter are
four sons and two daughters. Like ell the
Porters the boys are all handsome and brave
and the girls have been great bellies, and are
still admired for their social gifts
The eldest son, Essex L. Porter. named after
his grandtathers famous ship Of tlo old navy,
Is an ex-offcer of the regular army. His wife
Is daughter OF Gen. Albert. one OF the distin-
guished officers OF the late war.
The next son Is Lieut.-Capt Carlisle Porter,
United States marine corps, whose wife il q
daughter Of Capt. Capron, U. s. A. Capt.
Porter Is now ON q cruise on board the Lam
caster.
The third son, Theoderic Porter. an officer in
the navy, il now at home. His wife is q daugh-
ter OF Judge Mason, of Annapolis.
The fourth son, Richard B. Porter, resides AZ
home.
The daughters are Mrs. Lizzie Porter Logan,
their fifth child, wife Of Lieut. Leayitt @.
Logan, OF the navy, now on the ossipee.
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Miss Lena Porter, the admirals youngest
child, relieves her mother Of much Of her social
duties. She is very attractive, and n great
favorite. The name Of Porter has been
household word for many years among the ad-
mirers of heroism. The admiral's father, of
Essex fame. fought against the British, French,
Peruvians, Tripolitans, and pirates of the West
Indies, and annihilated the English whaling
fleet in the Pacific during the war Of 1912, dur
ing the years Of long career. The SON. the
present admiral has had an equally brilliant
career. The present generation are brave OFF,
GERS on sea or land. and should the opportunity
offer will doubtless be heard from in heroic
services. DEB. RK
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Stolen Law Books.
THIEF WHO HAS BEEN STRIPPING LAwYERS
LIBRARIEs ADMITS HIS GUILT.

THIEF WHO HAS BEEN sTRIPPINe LAwYERf
LIBRARIES ADMITS HIS GUILT.
During the past few days many books have
mysteriously disappeared from the Offices Of
lawyers in different parts Of the city, and COM
plants have been made to the police. Yester-
day afternoon Detectives Garter and Mahon
arrested the person who is responsible for the
disappearance of most Of the books and he adj
mitted his guilt. he gave his name as Thomas
Maloney, and took the officers TO places where
he had DISPOSED Of the volumes. He admitted
to have stolen books from the Offices Of John y.
Ennis, A. @. Heylman, Randolph Tucker, E. II.
Thomas, Ross Perry and Others. The prisoner
is held for q hearing in the Police Court to-
morrow. Maloney would 60 from Office 10 ONCE
and help himself TO books where he found no
one to interfere with him. He would open an
Office door and look in II he saw no one in
the room he would enter and make his selec-
tons II on the other hand he found some
body in the room he would quietly close the
door and leave.
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Look Out for the Bullets.
Some people, save they roast or freeze.
Deny tits either cold or hot
We're aiming ~ such folks ae these,

And here are buIlefs Tor ule shOE
Dxs STANLEY q PkLES:-"Ny husband ordere1
your Compound Oxygen Treatment since then
have enjoyed almost youthful vigor and uninter-
rupted good heal:h-" MRS MkRy A LTvKRnoRk,
Che veil-known temperance advocatel, Aelrose,
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my boy a catArrh.s Mr.. WALrER FokBEs. AslA1-
q, Ga
ORA starkey d Paien's once record shows ovse
<5OOO cases In which their compound Oxyeen
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prnctice, and by invAisds independently. In caass
q consumption, bronchitis. asthma. catarrh,
ralg1n, and AL other complaints q chron1c -
ture their free brochure Of 200 pages YIN - 1o9s
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Written for THE EVENING STAR
ADMIRAL OF THE NAVY.
Celebrating the Golden Wedding OF Z
Distinguished Couple.

ADMIRAL AND MRS. PoRTER ENTERTAIN DIS
rIxeUIsHED GATHERrSe-rHE FAMILY OF THE
NAVAL HERo-A NOTABLE LINEAeE-ApNrRAL
PoRTERs YOUTH.
The spacious historic residence Of Admiral
Porter was the scene Of q brilliant gathering
last night in honor Of the fftieth anniversary of
q wedding which took place at the Washington
hayward that long ago, in which a daughter
Of Commodore Patterson was the bride and q
son Of Commodore Porter was the groom. The
bride aud groom of half century ago in COM
memorating their golden wedding were sur
rounded by their children and grandchildren
and distinguished assemblage, which included
prominent officials and members Of every
branch Of the civic, military and naval branches
Of the 0overumeut
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

Il 2l6 New York aye. ?; Fl e3l g NV, O.. $50
2s 9Th Ct ne, Or. 10 g04 New York ave. n. W,
stSI s , MAI sts cor al q Il . A.
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mh0-3t w CLARENCE DUvALL. 925 Est NV.
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per yesr; -:;o,; ibr,cr roam; 4e3
1913 ST. s.w, store, 9r.....-......... .........l7
1913 ID st. s.w.. 2-story brick 7r...............lo
Large Warehouse and Workshop rear St Joeeph's
Hall, 9th and SITS. W; water, gas. Is
houses, Capitol Hill, 2-story brick, bet. Sd and
4th, A andB sts. Niece.
d27-sm ESQ st.n.w.
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Major-General o. o. Howard h TO become
member of U. 8. Grant post, q. A r, Of Brook.
lyn, and Gen Sherman has promised 70 assise
Al the initiation.
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EOR sALE-1227 10TH ST, LARGE, DOUBLE.
Il corner House: six bed rooms and two bath rooms
on second floor admirably arranged for entertaining
as we'll us for comfort and convenience built by
Inquire on premises. mhl2-1ws
Il Vermont W., with stable attached. Tor terms
and permission to inspect, apply to GUtsLEY BROS.
1919 street W. mil 2-1fp