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WY utb Uou coWeS
John Smith felt difficulty In replying
without alluding to tho degradation Of
the gentleman who was SO cheerfully, II
indistinctly, discussing the view with
Newenham few PAGES from them. Per-
haps his silence touched her. She sud
denly changed her tone.
1--WE are going back now" she said
with false cheerfulness; 1--WE were tired
and sat down hero to rest, Is that your
claim away down thereY"
She pointed to where tho road dipped
abruptly, again winding down among
the red pines; from where they stood
they could catch glimpse Of clearing
which she had been looking at when they
came up. The color rushed swiftly into
his face and as quickly died away. She
had been looking for his claiml
"Yes," he returned briefly. feeling un-
able to say any more.
II think we will CO." she said.
"Father"--stepping over to Mr.. Snares-
brook and laying slender hand APP
pealingly upon his trembling arm--"will
you come now?"
Certainly, my dear! Shentlemen'--
with much dignity, leaning heavily on
the arm which had been slipped within
his-'I hopsh to have the pleasure Of
seeing you both soon; IL you will dine
with us, my daughter
"Come, father" she interposed gently;
then with grave bow to the young men
she drew him forward
The road before them looked gray and
lonely in tho dusk, and Deadman's Flat
was a good way off. AS the two men
drew back to let the girl pass on with
the helpless, half drunken father, New
enham demonstrated.
"You won't let them go alone" he ex-
claimed in q quick low tone. ''See how
dark II is getting; and it will be lato be-
fore they get to Deadman's Flatr
"She wishes it," said John Smith
curtly.
He preferred to fall in with her wishes
ON this occasion, for always after the first
few moments, when, perhaps under the
impulse Of sudden sympathy, they met
and spoke frankly together, a feeling of
constraint would fall upon them and
they would seem TO shrink from each
other.
~ " aS u ASAci W MN W btc icT IuSS
down the road, where the fast gathering
shadows would soon shut her out from
his sight. Jack Newcnham, however,
thinking Of her-unprotected, young,
beautful-and Of the possibility of her
meeting ON that long, lonely road any Of
those rough, perhaps drunken miners,
with only that wretched father to pro-
tect her, could scarcely DO prevented
from rushing after them.
When he gave his reason for wishing
to do SO, John Smith looked at him in
half amused, half impatient wonder
"Those men harm her! Why, there
isn't one who wouldn't walk twenty miles
to help her!"
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CHAPTER VII.

Perhaps that silent walk in search of
Miss Snaresbrook had formed a subtle
bond Of sympathy between the two
young men; at any rate from that night
John Smith did not try to avoid Jack
Newenham. Another incident drew
them even closer together-at least it
considerably affected the young English
man, who was beginning to feel some
thing stronger than mere interested Gu
riosity in this new acquaintance Of his.
Jack felt certain that, though John
Smith mingled freely among them, liv-
ing their life as completely as though he
had been accustomed to it all his days.
he was yet rs really out of place among
the inhabitants of Deadman's Flat and
its outlying miners camps as Miss
Snaresbrook herself. He was indeed
deeply interested in them both. because
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established in the "Red Unicorn" with
Mrs. Kezah fussing about her as II she
had been her own daughter, restored
after long absence.
Mr.. Snaresbrook himself seemed TO
have taken up his quarters for good
at the "Red Unicorn" in spite Of Mrs.
Kezah's endeavors to keep him out.
Since the arrival Of his daughter, how
ever, she had made no further attempt to
drive him away, and she even confined
her abuse of him to his own ears.
Jack Newenham had not yet seen
Elaine. He simply concluded that she
was one Of the loud voiced. red checked
and gaudily dressed young women who
formed the marriageable lady population
Of Deadman's Flat; and, when he saw
how much John Smith had been dis
turbed at the thought Of having wounded
her feelings, he felt sorry for him. He
could not help thinking that there was
something more in the young .man's
mental disturbance than the simple
chiyalrous vexation at having disappoint-
ed a woman.
He felt more sorry than ever for him
when he overlook him on the red, dusty
road, and saw how pale his face had
grown. This convinced him that the in
terest John Smith took in Miss Snares-
brook must be very strong indeed. Smith
seemed to know where he was going, SO
INewenham let him alone and marched
lsilently by his side, both men smoking.
John Smith walked on for some dis
tance, paying but very little attention to
the scene around him; perhaps he had
grown accustomed To such sights, for he
came by this road every day that he
walked over 10 Dcadman's Flat Suddenly
turning an abrupt bend in the road. they
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,ng ,ncle tiii daylight. their silencs bro
ken only by words marking the courso
OF tho game or occasional imprecstionD
as the luck changed. The two young
men strolled up to tho tables; John
Smith. being greeted here and there with
silent nod by somo more Of HE 90
quaintances at the tables, took up his
place near one Of them. A little later
Newenham, happening to look up from
game In the progress Of which he him
self had become interested, caught sight
OF his friend, and was startled at the
change which had taken place In him.
John Smith, leaning against the opposite
wall was watching the play Of four Of
his friends at the table close to him. His
pipe had gone out, forgotten, though
clenched between his set teeth. His face
was pale and rigid with the intense ex.
citement Of the unholy lust Of play. and
his eyes were cleaning with Q force
light.
Ono Of his friends at the table, elauc-
ing up at him as they proceeded to deal
out fresh hand, saw the gambling fever
stamped upon his faco and said:
Take hand yourself. bossi You
look like playing stakes with old Scratch
hisself!"
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daxsd condition he could see but little; In
fact. he was scarcely conscious Of any
thing more until he found himself inside
the RED Unicorn" to which place Of
refuge he had been conveyed by his de-
hverers.
For few moments he lay half stunned
on the floor, where he had dropped on
entering. Then he struggled to his feet
and found himself face to face with ono
Of his rescuers-the young man who had
rated his assailants % heartily.
II hope they haven't damaged you
much," he said, in pure tone and
with faultless accent--"the cowardly
brutcsr'
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s0uuiu themselves at tho foot Of q steep
ascent. on the summit Of which, clearly
outlined against the yellow evening sky,
was the slender figure Of girl, who was
standing quito still. looking away from
them. There was something 90 intensely
pathetic In her patient attitude that even
Jack Newenham, although he did not
know what vigil she was keeping, felt his
heart softened at the sight. As for Mr..
John Smith, he muttered something that
sounded remarkably like an .impreca-
ton. and proceeded hastily to mount the
steep incline.
She heard their approach and turned
to look at them.
Tho first glimpse Jack Newenham OBJ
tained OF her face dispelled at once all
feelings OF surprise at and disapproval Of
his companions taste; the second glimpse
he obtained as he stood by her side and
saw the flush with which sho greeted
Mr.. Smith made the latter's trouble at
having panied her seem perfectly nat.
ural.
Not wishing to DO In tho way, tho
young Englishman turned his back and
looked discreetly about him in doing
20 he came face to faco with q new feat
ure In the landscape. Sitting by tho
road side, his long legs stretched Imply
In tho dust, his back propped up against
the great heap Of broken rock which
crowned the summit, was Mr.. Snares.
brook.
There was a vacant look IN the mild
gaze Of his fine blue eyes; but Newen-
ham, seeing that they were turned full
upon himself, felt boand to mako somo
sort Of greeting, urged perhaps by tho
awkward silence that reigncd between
tho young couple behind him.
"Good evening, sir, he said politely.
Mr.. Snaresbrook, vaguely recalling tho
courtesies Of tho days when he "was q
gentleman" made an unsteady inclina.
tion Of his body, and with violent ef-
fort rose to his feet.
"Glad to see you," ho said affably.
"Fine view from here-peaceful rest,
evening sunshine. My daughter-'low
me to introduce you, strand come to
enjoy the feet of peaceful sunset. BY
George, sir, they talk SO much Of that
low murder down thero that wo can't
stand tive come out here for little
peace and beautyw
Newenham made some suitable reply
and tried to continue tho conversation;
but the intensely bitter look of reproach
cast ut himself and John Smith by tho
girl when she slightly acknowledged her
fathers introduction made the effort
difficult Nor did the scraps Of conver-
sation between the other two which he
unavoidably overheard mako his polite
commonplaces easier to utter. He wished
he had stayed and talked to Mrs. Kezah.
"Why did you GOMEZ" the girl ex-
claimed In hard tone. "You came to
look for US, know. Why did you do itT'
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Goat.

Y UMBER AND COAL.
IL TOBACCO SHOOKSANDCASES:W WESr.
EHN HARD MOODS Wholesale ami Retail,
by h. Is. MAhIIN WI
n9Iyd 42i Water street. Lancaster, n.
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MYSTERY OF DEHDMHNS
"A ROMANTIC STORY OF THE FAR
WEST.
BY the Author Of "Lovs or Lis Winning Her In
hsritanos," Etc.

before his gaze, and her cheeks flushing
with unutterable shame.
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COMPANY.
COAL DEALERS.

oFFIcEs-No. 10 North Queen street. aud No
554 North Prince street.
lARps-North Prince street, near heeong
Depot. ..-~u NJ
auslSud AANCASkAnsSAs E
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lifted up the letter and read it quietly
through.
II reckon this gentleman is euchred,"
said the man who had spoken to Newen-
ham. 1t was he who had found the let.
ter, and he was feeling very triumphant.
"You bet," said John Smith laconi-
cally, layin. the letter down upon tho
table.
"Let's get out Of this" whispered New
enham to him under cover of the buzz
OF general conversation which then be
gan.
John Smith nodded. and they left the
room together, making their way out of
the house into the square. They stood
for moment locking across the open
space towards the street. which was COM
paratiyely quiet tonight
At the farther end flare of flaming
oil lamps from the open doors of the
gambling saloon lighted up the summer
evening dusk. Newenham, restless with
afeverish excitement, harassed by doubts
and fears, felt that anything would be
welcome to take his thoughts away from
the scene he had just witnessed. lie
suggested turning in there to see what
sort Of place the saloon was, as he had
not yet paid it u visit.
John Smith acceded by simply turning
in its direction.
Some ten minutes walking brought
them to the hosptable doors of Macnabs
saloon. As John Smith unconcernedly
made his way through the bar room, nod
ding carelcssly mere and there to those
Of his acquaintance who, lounging
about, helped to make up the crowd of
smokers and drinkers, he followed too,
with regretful thought of the fresh
sweet air he had left outside
They went on TO farther room. where
tables were set about. each one contain
ing its complement of silent, earnest
gamblers. some Of whom wvuld sit nlav-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-15
Henderson.
CoNAED.

Detwiler & Son and Mrs. Peek are filling
their ice houses.
John Wishic from Dakota is spending a
few weeks with his brother-ln-law, Lewis
Jones.
Postmaster Corcoran is again able to at
tend to business.
Bert Holland and Jay Agnew have gone
to Brighton on business.
Several sleigh loads of young people went
to Owosso and called ON John Dean and
wife, Wednesday evening.
b. G. Pierce goes to Detroit on business
this week.
Myron Bignall has rented his farm to
Robert Wilcox, of Bennington, and pur-
chased house and lot here which he ex-
poets to occupy about the first of March.
Frank Joscelyn has gone to Saginaw to
purchase lumber with which to build q
house for Geo. Aten.
John Farley spent Sunday with his
friend Miss Corbitt at Cadillac.
Ii is reported that our school board have
engaged three teachers to teach the coming
term OF school. NED.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-15
puyaud.
NED.

The M. e. church held their annual do
nation for their pastor on Tuesday evening.
The attendance and contribution was fail
under the circumstances.
DIR. Seeley, of Detroit, lectured at the NJ.
+. church on Wednesday evening. The
attendance was good and the lecture above
par. The Dr's. lecture consisted of de-
tailed account of his own experiences, COM
mencing with the battle of the Wilderness.
He was wounded several times and was
twice taken out to be buried but came to
life in time to prevent being buried alive.
His arm was amputated three times and
now he is affected with tumor which the
best doctors of the worh have pronounced
incurablc and it is only question of few
months at most that he can live. He takes
his fate calmly and is ready to answer to
the last bugle call.
Rev. l.. Baron attacked the devil last
night and is endeavoring to make him run.
If he succeeds in converting the denizens of
this booming village there will be no ques-
ton about his future reward.
Editor Chaplin, of the Express, is dog
gone-mad. Somebody has made away with
his blooded pup and diligent search does
not reveal him.
1t is reported that the Masonic Lodge Of
Newburg will be moved TO this place in the
near future. The struggle has been long
ono but as Is always the ease Durand wins
Andrew Hammond and wife, of Vernon,
have been visiting relatives here during the
week.
The hotel, the meat market and saloon
men have been harvesting large crop of
ice this week.
The Common Council failed to meet
again. This only makes three times and
out they go the second Monday of March.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-15
Judds Corners.

The people of this community have az
tended the meetings held at Flushing, Ly
Ii. o. Wells, very regularly, notwithstand-
ing the poor Shedding at times.
last week which might have proven quite
serious. While driving from her home to
Mr.. A. Brow's, the lines became unfastene6
leaving her and Ethel Brown, her sister, in
the cutter helpless. The horse began to
run. Mrs. Lawton lifted Ethel from tho
cutter and let her fall into snow bank alie
then jumped out but not without muck
bruising. Fortunately neither were serious
ly hurt. The horse was stopped after hav-
ing badly damaged the cutter.
Mr. G. ii. Grove walks with an unusuall-
dignifed air. y Mother and CIR,
baby doing well.
Miss Bertha Grove and M. K. Greeson
spent Sunday in Flushing with friends.
Mr.. Will Cameron and wife are visiting
friends in this vicinity.
A false alarm was given in our last re.
port concerning the removal of Mr.. Eddie
Cameron to the home of his father-in-law.
Another reminder not to depend too much
on heresay.
The lecture given under the auspices Of
the Young Peoples Methodist Alliance, by
Elder Goss, of Corunna, last evening, was
a noble attempt His subject was ''Charac-
ter Building" Before commencing his
lecture the Elder asked to see the hands OF
those who were here some twenty years ago
when he preached in the Old log school
house, and although the house was full only
two could respond TO the request. The sub
ject was first clearly defined, afterward
giving its Importance of icing built Alright,
also giving many apt illustrations of how to
build and on what to build. QuIs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-15
Byron.

Zero weather.
Contrary to predictions large quantity of
ice is being harvested.
A donation to Rev. Gibbs Jan. 14th.
Funeral services of Ms. Stafford were
held Wednesday forenoon at the M. E.
church, conducted by Rev. Gibbs.
Wanted-a little more snow
A fire last Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence of Rev. Cole destroyed carpets and
furniture to no small extent.
A number of logs are being brought to
the steam saw mill.
Arrangements are being made for a num-
Der of new buildings in our village in the
spring.
A slight ripple in our school rod of cor
rection, and indulgent parents sets things in
cOmmotion.
The singing school held every week in
the basement of the Baptist church taught
by II. Bishop is success.
General good health prevails and the
merchants report good business.
CONAED.
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Mr. III. Hill has removed his mill build
ing from Easton to his own residence, near
West Haven.
We are once more favored with sleighing
which changes business to the lively side of
the question, especially with the horses.
Great rejoicing OH Monroe street leading
south from Easton; a boy to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Farley, and pair of twin girls at
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Jennings.
Mrs. Whitmer made purchase of pair
of light brahma fowls. We wish her good
success with them.
We understand Mr.. Willie Splitter has
purchased the farm formerly owned by Mrs.
J.. w. Pray, on Main street, east of Easton
about one mile, and will go there to reside
in the early spring. Good for Willie.
Much interest seems to be taken in the
Methodist meetings at the Easton school
house. No danger Pete of the people for
getting the appointment.
Master Callie Haughton made a purchase
of pair of nice bells for his horses, at
Chesaning. Jingle, jingle, merry bells!
Clarence Pierce, of Henderson, made the
Haughton boys visit, also the Easton
school, on Thursday. All were glad to see
Clarence. POLLY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-15
BENNINGTON.

At the Jan. meeting of Bennington De
tective Association the following persons
were elected officers for the ensuing year:
Pres, w. w. Byerley; Vice Pres, J. w.
Hibbard; Sec, ii. B. VanLieu; Treas,
John Walsh. This society hsR just been
recognized for period of thirty years,
and admitted as a member of the State De-
tective Association, which enables it to
work in connection with all societies of the
kind in this State and northern Indiana.
Farmers wishing to avail themselves of the
protection of this society can ascertain what
steps are necessary to be taken in order to
do so, by applying to the Pres. or Sec.
III. B. VANLIEU, Sec.
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Bennington.

w. ii. Seward will start the saw mi,,
next week.
The feed mill is grinding again. No flies
on 'Baugy's nose"
Mrs. w. p. Harryman started Tuesday
for Hartland, Mich. to visit under the pO-
entail roof
VIM. Eaton Jr., of Jackson, in town this
week. Says ''Banghart buys the hat this
time.'
j. w. Hibbard was at Lansing this week.
'Jabe" says things don't work as they
should at the capitol unless he looks
them over.
Rev. +. Klump, of Bay City, shook hanos
with We correspondent Wednesday. Mr.. K.
is secretary of the Y. M. c. A. at Bay City.
Miss Mary Creugher. of Owosso, spens
Sunday with her father, Geo. Creugher.
Oyster social for benefit of the band boys
will be. held in Hanyman's hall, Friday
evening, Feb. 92d. All invited
What is the reason that there has not
been any revival meetings here this winter.
There arc sinners enough in Bennington to
fill two churches. Let the good work cont
mencee at once.
Quite number of our young people have
been attending the German meetings as
Owosso during the past week. XLCR.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-15
Laingshur

Samuel Steers has sold his interest in the
hardware firm of Steers & Lee, to his part
ner, j. +. Lee, who will continue to carry
on the business at the old stand. Mr. Steers
will go south for his health soon.
DIR. Walter Ward has returned from his
wedding tour, looking hale and happy. He
was kept busy most of the day Saturday
passing the cigars. The worst thing we
can wish Walter, is long life and happiness
for himself and bride.
The lady evangelist, Mrs. Wadsworth, is
conducting revival meetings at the Baptist
church.
Owing to the absence of p. E. s. Reed,
the quarterly meeting services at the M. f.
church Sunday, were conducted by the
pastor F. L. Osborne.
Mr.. Wyckoff has settled down to business
and gives everybody welcome at Frain's
old hardware stand.
The one thing we need more than any
thing else in this burg, Is first class roller
Touring mill. Why need our money be
spent away from home for flour which
should be manufactured at home. Our
farmers drive from to Is miles to mill, a
waste of time and labor. We have good
wheat producing district all around us, and
all in all there isn't a better point for some
man with capital and energy to locate mill
in Central Michigan. Who will We the man.
There is talk of our citizens offering some
inducements to the right man to come and
locate here. Give us the mill.
The l.. A. S. of the NJ. f. church are
organizing lecture course TO be given in
the near future. Price for the course of
five lectures, As cents.
q. w. Swarthout has rented his farm
north of town, to Geo. Burt, and expects
to move to this village i'm the spring.
Mr.. John ii. Rohrabacher who lras been
long and patient sufferer from consump-
ton, died at his home in this village Sun
day, Feb. 10th, 1889. lie had been one of
our active business men for many years.
until recently being in poor health he has
lived in retirement. He was one of our re-
spccted citizens and kind friend and
neighbor. He leaves wife and two daugh-
ters well provided for. Funeral at the
Congregational church Wednesday, Rev.
VIM. Anderson officiating. ZIscA.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-15
Shaftshurg.

Mrs. John Seigles died Saturday morning
and was buried Monday from the Roman
Catholic church. We have been unable to
learn the particulars, except that she has
been subject to severe attacks, from whch
she was never expected TO rally and we are
told it was in one Of these attacks that she
died.
Mrs. Chas. Smith died Feb. o. aged 81
years. Deceased was born in Ypsiianti ir
1857; at the age of years she was bereft
of mothers care and came to the home or
her aunt, Mrs. Il. S. Woodruff, where she
lived till her marriage 10 G. Nj. Smith i,
August, 1878; husband and two daughters
survive her.
Mrs. 5. M. Gibbs went to Ithaca Monday
to visit her parents, and will visit Detroit
before her return.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. Richardson will return to
theirh home in Washington Ter. this week and
Rose Gibbs will accompany them. Rose
will he missed, but her many friends wish
her safe journey and many friends in her
new home.
Mr.. Howard has moved into the house
owned by Vim. Smith.
j. p. Shaft says he will move into the
house lately owned by M. Marlatt, butt F.
is a man of moods and will probably decide
to stay OH the farm.
Chas. Haley has returned from visit te
Canada; have not learned whether he bought
Canada while there. DoN.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-02-15
xorrice.
SlelghIng at last.


We are pleased to report that Mr.. Il. q.
Chaffin, who has been under the Dr's. care
for some time. Is slowly recovering.
Mrs. Cameron, of Lansing, has been ,is-
iting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr.
Darby.
Mr.. j. n. Mcbride, of Owosso, was IN
town Tuesday.
Mr.. l.. s. McEnaney, of Lansing. Sun
dayed i'm town.
Mrs: DIR. Halsted is far enough recovered
from her recent illness to be on the streets.
j.. ID. Goss was in Flint on Monday.
The Ready Helpers, of the Presbyterian
society, gave valentine social "Wednesday
evening last, at the home of Justine Stone.
Miss Alice Buckingham spent Saturday
with the Misses Thorp, at their home in
Bennington.
The school anticipates giving all enter
tainment, April 30th, the Tooth anniversary
of Washington's Inauguration, for the pur-
pose of buying bell. G.B.