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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
One More Unfortunate.

MrssoULA. Jan. 7.-[Special. Cora Nun
ger, an unfortunate of this city, committed
suicide by swallowing carbolic acid to-
night. She had been discarded by a former
friend. She was in the throes Of death
when found and help was of no avail.
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NntnflnMling smcccss.

GuTHRlr. y. T., Jan. The great ghost
dance which was to have begun to-day at
He'd Rock, and in which representatives of
many Indian territory tribes were to par
tScipatc, WAS tizzle.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
All Hostile Now.

LINCOLN. Neb., Jan. THE Journals
Springview. Neb., special says Chief yell
low Horse, formerly lieutenant of Indian
police at Rosebud, passed through there
with considerable following. When
asked If he was not afraid to meet the war
ring element of his tribe. he replied: "No.
We are all hostiles now" FELLOW Horse was
supposed to be friendly. Swift Bear and
his band, formerly of the agency, have also
declared war. Both chiefs are supposed to
be bearing for the hostile camp near Pine
Ridge Advices from the Nebraska border
towns Indicate more quiet feeling since
the arrival of state militia. Settlers are re-
turning to their farms.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08

N. B.-Flnest watch repairing
in the Northwest. Jeweiry made
to order and repaired. Diamond
setting and engraving, original
and artistic. A MAIL ORDER DE-
PARTMENT. Write for ring
gauge to order just the fit with.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
The New Hmmpshsre Legislature.

CONCORD, \. H., Jan. both houses
we're called 4, order abont noon. In the
house Clerk Jewett proceeded to call the
roll of members prepared by him. Includ-
ed in the rctl were names of all the '.if en-
titled" members who presented certificates:
also those from towns showing decrease
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
Mile, Ha. Full Discretion.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.-Gen. Schoiield raid
this morning that the court of inquiry es-
tablislied by Gen. Miles at Pine Ridge for
tho investigation of Col. Forsythe's action
at Wounded Knee creek had been dissolved.
but he had received no official confirmation
of the press dispatches that Gen. Miles had
restored Col. Forsythe to his command.
Gen. Miles. he added, had full discretion n
the matter.
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Headquarters for Watches.

Our store is preeminently the
headquarters for watches in the
state. We have larger variety
of makes and more of them in
our cases and safes than any
other house.
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The Deadlock Continues.

IHH UeHNIOcK EOHtfHuGB.
ST. PAUL, Jan. IA deadlock in the house
of representation WAS inaugurated yes
terday over the election Of a speaker. II
continued to-day.
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Gathering of sucker solons.

SPRrNaFrELD, Jan. 1.-THE thirty seventh
general assembly Of Illinois convened in
regular session at noon to-day. The gal
leries OF both houses were crowded.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-08
The HaInpdlen Watch.

The Hampden watch is the
regular large size American
movement. They are excellent
runners. We offer them at spe-
cial prices in the "Railway" a nd
"Perry" grades.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-25
COLLINS HAS TO PAY.
Nonsuit in His Favor on the ChA'
II,

4 Nonsuit in His Favor on the Charse
of Fraud.
Louise E. Carriers suit against frahA wi
Inns to recover S425 on a note bearing uate
of Septenber ). 1890, and for Judgment de-
claring that the defendant fraudulently dis
posed of his property to avoid execution
thereon by his creditors, was on trial before
Judge Sandersou yesterday.
1t is alleged that Collins, as the plaintiffs
attorney, negotiated sale of her furniture
1T 501 Post street to Mrs. a. l.. Bright for
$500 which sum was secured by chattel
mortgage on the furniture and also by a
duly executed writing. Collins compensa-
ton was to be SIS, but before the principal
sum became due he induced the plaintiff to
assign the instrument to one Charles Elm,
who agreed to pay its face value to Col
lins. who would use it in his business until
he maturity of the instrument, he giving
mis- promissory note for 1925.
1t was alleged, however, that the N oney
has not been forthcoming and that Colllhs
cndeavored to defraud his creditors, as
stated. An order for his arrest was accord
ing procured from the court, he being re-
leased on bail. In his answer The defendant
denied all the allegations in the complaint
md prayed that the order OF arrest be va
Gated.
AT the trial yesterday a nonsuit was was
.rranted as to the allegation of fraud, Dut ING
plaintiff was awarded judgment for S4Zo'
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growing larger. thewner is practically over and the
tendency of prices is still downward. We quote
prices to dealers follows: Wellingtons, $40;
Diamond, 80 p ton: Cedar River. -; Seattle,
IS; New Seattle So; Coos Bay, $6e7; sydney.
50 so: Scotch. SO 90; Brymbo So 50; Greta, % %;
Cum berland, $I3 in bulk and $l4 % IN sacks'
Pennsylvania Anthracite Egg. $l5: Colorado An
thraeite Egg SIS: Camel, 80 2599 so per ton.
FISHING. l Mackerel, $15@l5 80 in half-bDls
and 81 50@2 IS In kits; No. 2. $l4 oOglo IN
bbls and 1902 % in kits; Mess Mackere, $593 20
q kit Pacific Cod, 61ac in bundles. &c in cases, &c
for neless; Eastern Smoked Herring 35c; Dutch
do, 81 509l rs q keg: Whteish $40 In halfD6ls
and S2@2 20 In kits; Tongues and Sounds, 81 100
q kit.
NAILS-Two hundred keg lots. 81 10 for iron,
81 85 for steel and So 40 for standard wire; small
lots. lG020c more all round.
QUICkSILVER-Dul and weak at S4S p flask.
SYRUP-The California Refinery quotes: DripS
in bbs use: do. in half-bbls, 271sc; in 5gai kegs,
80 vac; in l-gal tins AZ &c q gallon.
The American Refinery quotes zoe in bbls, 2212c
In half 81 re in kegs and 3712c p gal in cases
SUGAR-The California Refinery quotes as fol-
lows terms net cash. Cube Crushed Extra Pow
dered and Fine Crushed. all &c; Dry formulated,
5s4c; ContectionerS' A. 55sc: Extra o. 1886;
Golden c. 4Ssc q 10; Bags, &c more than pois
The American sugar Refinery quotes as ioii0Ws,
terms net cash: Extra Fine Cubs Crushed fiho
Crushed and Powdered &c 2 10; Extra FINE low
dered, 6I4c: Dry Graduated, 8 &c; Xxx DO, 224c;
ConfectiOners' A. 55sc: White Extra q, &c; ExseA
Z, 45sc. Golden g. 4$sc Rb.
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SOMETHING 10 LAUGH AT.

Why are colts like itch mems sons?. Be
cause they won't work until they are broke.
RAiis9aTe Dispatch.
Teacher-Wby does Great Britain support
royalty? Pupil-Because roy atty cannot
support itselG-EpOch.
Mr. Mayhem with MS layers bin in
band)-Sif, this charge IS outTageousi
Ills Lawyer (blandiy)-Bgt SO was the
charge against WHICH defended you!
Pack.
CAR Boy Mephistopheles says he won't
60 on without glass Of erogs sir. He's all
Maaages-wen. give The devil his dew
Judge.
''Is there any money in your businessf'
wv paid 50 per cent last year"
PheW! How ClQ you manage II
'OuT creditors saw that was all they could
get. and they took it."-Puck.
Sbarpson (griuding out verses)-I want
sHi.ab bic Ilgme for chains"
PhlalZ- What's the matter with t'brains ?''
"Can't use IT. Pm writing a poem enti-
tied The Cigarette Smoker" = Chicago
Tribune.
''Yon have head on you this morning,
kindly.
Gigantic" he groaaed.
:. Jagontic,' sne echoed, and left him with
h--Washington Star
Politician sangrily) = These newspapers
tell accountable lies about me-
triend-And yet they might do worse.
Politician = Do worsel WHAT do you
nean2
xriend[,They might tell the truth. Kate
Fields Washington.
Ethel-Don's you know, dear. that that
last years bonnet Of yours is very unfash-
ionabie this year2 The fashion changes SO.
Maud-Yes; and Is SO nice for you that
thes d. change. The same fashions come
back every three or four years, and now
year bonnet IS in again.-HarperSs Bazaar.
u IS that makes me So"
What have you been eating?"
Lobste9 and erYstallized ginger"
able 2" sou ihiSef-
-Did say whatP I meant which pm
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HOW HE BALANCED HIS ACCOUNT.
He Drew Draft on the Russian Gar.
Which Was Hnnnred.

He Drew a Draft on the Russian Car,
Which Was Honored.
When Jay Gould knocked Charles Francis
Adams out of the presidency of the Union
Pacific Railroad last fall, there was CON.
siderable of a financial furry in Oregon and
Washington. as well as else where. There
was one man in Portland who owned con-
siderable Seattle property, on which he
owed good deal in Portland He was and
is easily worth million dollars, and his
credit Is away above par, but, like good
many others, he was badly squeezed. He
carried bank account in Chicago, aud was
in that city little before Thanksgiving, aud
was III conversation with the President of
the bank where he did business.
Mr.. Blank" said the banker, "your ac.
count IS oyerdrawn $500, and, as it is near
the first of the year, we would like to have
you balance the same TODAY"
II Is Impossible for me to do it TODAY.
and 1t may be many days before | can. |
haven's money enough to take me back to
Portland" w
well" said the banker, F'can't Won give
note, draw draft, DO something. so that
the b0ok-keeper can balance the books ?''
Draw draft? Who the would
draw draft on? | might as we'll telegram
the Car OF Russia for funds as to draw a
"Well, Mr.. Blank, draw a draft on the
Gar. That will square the books, and that
is the main thing just now"
90, a.ter some conversation a sight draft
for Inc amount was regularly drawn and
started on its mission and the proper credit
gwen Mr.. Blank of Portland. The draft
passed through many banking firms in this
ana the old country, and by the time it
reached the Gar il had attached many blue
ribbons and seals belonging to the different
institutions through which it had passed.
II was presented to the Gar through one
OF the agents, whodesred to know what tn
do with 1t. The Car looked 1t over. INIT
could not understand how he came to owe
money to Mr.. Blank, but as everything an
peared regular he instructed that it be paid.
but told the Financial Secretary to inform
Mr.. Blank that the next time he drew a
draft he must send an ftemized account.
DAILY AstnriAn. Feb. 10Th.
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COAST ITEMS.


Brief Notes From Pacific States and Ter
ritories.
The Press Association OF New Mexico is
preparing for long trip by rail TO the City
OF Mexico next May.
The Selma Irrigator estimates the value
Of lumber in the Fresno County mountain
region to be S96,000,0OO.
D. NJ. Rpavis Of Chico will ship ifty-three
horses to New ork next week for sale by
auction. lie is well-known breeder of this
State.
During 1890 the cash received at the
United States Land Office at Visalia was
S144,066 70. The fees collected were S13,-
2S5 50.
The Oregon State Legislature adjourned
sine die on Saturday, after passing 227 bills.
They refused to contribute dollar to the
Worlds Fair.
Two young men from the southern part
of Tuare County went to Visalia last
Wednesday and took out license to marry
the same girl.
land, Oregon, Is found to be 40 feet too
long. This will account for the slow time
made by crack horses.
An attempt was made recently to form
Farmers Alliance at Brentwood, Contra
Costa County, but the solid farmers refused
to listen to the walking delegate from Kan
sas.
After several years of litigation the city of
San Diego has been beaten in a IaMsui
brought TO settle the question of title to
property Oh which the City Jail has been
built.
A blast was exploded in the Rainbow
mine, near Michigan Bluff, last Thursday.
which Embossed Il large bClwder. a gang Of
Chinese went to work to break il, when
they found inciosed fOur-foot rattle snake.
Whitecap Staley was convicted of man
slaughter at LakepOrt on Saturday. Eleven
jurors were in favor of hanging, but one
stuod out for eighteen hours. Nine of
Staley's confederates viii be given prompt
trials
The Santa Rosa Democrat saws: B.
Faugnt caught two large golden eagles In
steel traps on his ranch at Mark West Fri
DAY, and presented them to County Clerl,
Jnll!ard, who will have the magnificent
birds mounted. The larger one measured 7
feet from tip TO tip. Mr.. Taught had been
losing number of lambs of late and set
three traps on rock up on the mountain
side. N''-i
The Santa Barbara Press of Friday saws.
YESTERDAY afternoon at the Monticello Hot
Springs heavy bowlder from far up the
mount tain side became lo0sened aud rolled
down, wrecking one of the lighthouses. II
completely demolished three sides of the
structure, leaving the fourth side intact and
not even breaking the mirror hanging on the
wall. Only couple of minutes before the
accident the children of Rev. z. S. Thacher
had occupied the bathroom, but fortunately
had just left 1t.
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the Los Angeles for Humboldt Bay and the Santa
Maria for San Diego. The City of Puebla falls due
from Victoria and Puget Sound, the Elton and En-
pire from Nanamo aud the Arago from Coos Bay
The Me bark Bundaeer, 921 tons, loads Coal at
Departure Bay for this port the barkentine Cath
crime Sudden. 1858 tons, Lumber at Moodyville for
Tientsin, China.
Wheat charters prior to arrival are: The British
iron bark Pitcairn Island, 1920 tons, United King
dom, Havre or Antwerp, 40s; the ship Wlie Rosen-
field. 1858 TONS Liverpool direct. sos; the British
iron ship Scottish Lochs, 1878 tons, United King
dom, Hayre or Antwerp, 35s Cd: the British iron
The ship Edward O'Brien, 2l57 tons, is chartered
for Wheat TO Liverpool 32s. Havre, Antwerp or
Bristol 33s 8: the British ship Kings County, 2225
tons, United Kingdom, Havre or Antwerp, 33s cd.
The Renee takes for Liverpool 60,705 ctls Wheat,
valued at $84,s96; the A. q. Ropes for Liverpool,
77,7SO ctls, at S. 0S 900
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.

TUESDAY EvENI&G Feb. "a
SUMMARY OF THE MARKETS
superfne aud Bakers Flour higher
Wheat advanced.
heatifreghts firm.
Barley recovered
Ground Barley higher.
Oats declined.
Corn lower
Rye dun.
Feedstuffs unchanged
Hay weak
Dried Peas nominal.
Buckwheat nominal
Seeds inactive
Beans dun and easy.
Large stocks of Potatoes.
Lighter receipts Of onions
Butter still lower. .:
Cheese declining.
Eggs steadier:
Honey quiet.
Young Poultry firm.
Good demand for Came
Choice Apples doing better.
Oranges dun.
Lines lower.
Fair call for Dried Fruit.
Raisns neglected.
Almonds and Imported Nuts firm.
Provisions unchanged
Hops dun.
Hides quiet.
Tallow abundant.
Wool firm.
Grain Bags stea lier
Canned Fruits and Vegetables firm.
Coffee firm and active.
Coal coming in heavily.
Quicksilver weak and nominal
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BANKERS CONVENTION.
Arrangement for the. Meeting of IL


Arrangement for the Meeting of the
Financiers.
convention of State bankers will be held
in Los Angeles early next month, the open
ing session being on the evening of March
4th. The committee having the convention
in charge has secured the Council Chamber
at the new City Hall for the evening meet
ings The Chamber of Commerce will be
used for the business sessions and ais a gen.
eral headquarters forthe monetary lnen.
Papers will be read on the following sub
lects and kindred topics Savings Banks"
Irrigation Bonds as Security" Scope of
a Stale Bankers Association, Commercial
Note System VS.. Open Accounts" and I'm
creased Volume of the Circulating Medium"
A banquet will be feature of the con-
ventiOn, at when the leading financiers of
the State are expected to be present -:
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in Police Court yesterday. The testimony
of Charles Jeschke. Officer Connolly, Aaron
Never and the defendant was similar to
that given by them at the Coroner's inquest.
Sergeant Nash said that he had examined
the bullet taken from Mays body, and, be-
cause it was denied and roughened, he
thought it had struck the street before en-
tering Mays back. This statement was
probably made to substantiate Cavanaugh's
assertion that he fired downward at the
street. Captain Douglass testified 10 refer
ence TO Cavanaugh's efficiency on the force
and good character, and Judge Rix took the
case under ndvisement until to-day.
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THE STOCK MARKET.

There was a rally in Con. California q Virginia
yesterday. For some days the stock has been
slowly hardening. 1t opened at So 62l2 and sold
up to ST 70 in the afternoon call under good bust
ness. The other stocks were firm in sympathy, but
uone of them advanced much except Best
Belcher which touched So 05, and ophir, which
touched SIS 80.
After the call Best Belcher sold up to 50 10 and
Ophir TO 81. The close lower all around, with
Con. California Il Virginia at So 50 bid.
Local securities quiet with decline in
Spring Valley Water from $95 so TO 1874 70.
The Kentuck delinquent sale takes place to-day.
The California Slate Company has reselndcd as
sessment No. g. OF 80 cents and relieved 1t, to fall
delinquent March 6tn, sale day April 10Th.
Con. California a Virginia milled last week 1910
tons ore, aSslyng S26 so, and shipped S43.OiS to
the Carson Mint. Justice crushed 1870 tons, assay
ing $l7 ~, and Chollar 5JO tons, SlS.
Assessments Pending.
The following a list OF assessments now pending:
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TO K. N. G.
wrIltsn tor rnn MonNINa oALE.

Written for THE MORNING o4LLs
A. HAD rose. g tiny rose,
e A pretty fragrant flower;
Dear was that tiny rose TO me
49, In chHdhood's happy hour.
loved It and I cherished &c
With ali my childish car,
Until enc day twas stolen away
And leit me IN despair.
searched the house all up and down.
NY searching was in vain,
And hone would ten me if my rose
Was coaing back again.
Icried aloud. none heard my c7y
(hIy crying was Ia vainl,
~why did you 90, my pretty rose.
And Cause my he9rt 81 n psiHf'
In course OF time my grief grew calm,
My heart no longer sore;
And hearing nothing OF my rose
Returned 20 iog once more.
But Oh what greater Joy 20 me
As 1, once h9meward goiag,
Espied ny pretty little rose
In another garden growing
MoRLEF Ashton,
Snu F-lucisco FrJI7trrg, 1871
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No. DectfedlY.
"Ngnt &C. be- moving uearer to her
The ubsuFuty Of the question struck Nell
eTen while she Grew Back and she burst
into merry aIEu.
. There was SILENCE Tor 2 moment, then the
ghost spoke again.
. am the bearer Of q message from Nal
enlm Macdonald"
p .She stepped forward quickly. Her lover!
@ What was IL?
J" lie wished NE to say lie cannot 90 win
hat Undecided answer. l. it be yes he
will retusn if il be no he VIII remain in
AustTaii1 tiii he dies. What shall say to
him fuI you?' end the ghost stepped alittle
IL arcr
g., Neifs ewes were shining; an amused eX-
preston crossed her face, ami she replied
just ilttie catch In her voice.
IGu misht tell him" then she stopped
Nhy d5dh he come himSelf2 Oh, Nal
colin" in tone OF tender TepToach, as the
ghost threw aside his black coat and sloueh
hat aud stool in hi sailors suit of navy blue
-iier own fond, faithful lover
May De come nOWY cried three merry
voices.
Nell turned IN mock anger as she said:
Did you 10 this purpOs-ly? ' But in spite
Il the i0ne in which she said it there was a
glad look Ia her eyes, and when everything
. bad beea explained and SHE stood alone with
hai1clni, she whispered:
Ghosts are rather nice sometimes, aren't
they ?'-EX
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Royal Gratitude

Queen Liliuokalani and Tho nouonor
Queen kapIolani have written ,ntogranh
letters OF thanks to Rev. j. Sanders Reed p
Tor his attention to King Kalalano ~ ~.
death bed. The. gratitude of the on MS
moIlners was also expressed 10 the pe eona.
o. o. Tue United states for their kindness TO
memory, F W MS
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tLooking for a Confidence Man

The police are trying, to capture conf
dence operator who has worked with con-
siderable success in Oakland and this city
for several months. The SwIndler is mid
dle-aged man, with a glib tongue. He pre-
tends to be locomotive engineer, and visits
boarding-houses, where he engages board
for little daughter, but before leaving Dor
rows few dollars with which to pay freight
on his furniture.
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by consenting to deed 10 her portion. OF the
property. j. A. Miller, at Mrs. Groezlngers
request, has also filed petition Tor letters
Of guardianship, the result OF which WIZ De
> contest. Although addicted to the use OF
iinnor il is said that Mrs. GroeZinger is not
q IN subject for an ASYLUM,
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A QUEER GHOST.


Il Squire Butterworth's faced, OLE fash
ioned pallor sat his daHght-- Nellie, in
"maiden meditation, fancy free"-thsr is
she thought herself so; but the following
day her Oldest friend and playmate. Mai
. colin Macdonald. was TO sail for foreign
land. lie was a sailor 5onny, blue-eged
lad, and loved her with all the strength ~
his great honest heart. He had offered Lha5
hear e Il ne day before and asked her
10 marry him and go away with him bu-
She qsosld not Now she almost wished
she had. and she rose-she would get pencJ
and paper and wTte 70 him. but the doc
DELL rang a long, loud neal, and she waited.
The door WAS flung open and in came three
merry girls. Margaret Lue and Blanche
csTpa in so hurriedly that Nellie stood
speeches and riyeted her eyes upon them
Tley seemed nervous, half laughing, yer
eyideReiy ,ySrad.
..Onl Nal.H Iue says with a little ga=
going upt and laying her hand ca
arm" " l aye seen a ghost"
IA y la " SAYS Nell.
"a ghost 2 downright. veritable ghos
Now. don't ok incTedulous. | was neVe
SO Tighten ia my life-was |, g,Tis e
No, mey % cry Blanche and Margaret
with such ispicious eagerness that Nellie
laughs outright; then says:
But tell me all about il ;" and then such
achnttcring rs there IS uuEl MRS. bubter-
worth turns them out into the orchard
hack OF the farmhouse, where they ali
gather round Nell and make oer tell them
an the stories she knows o. ticoim' life
AZ STA.
There they stay ill the warm July day
has come to close and the sound OF
tdIQler ButterW0Tih bringing the cows
from pasture tells them it is time to go
home. They start Tor the gate and Blanche
says:
':Rcmember, now. $50, at Dew Rock, If
youwant To see Lue's ghost" and as Nell
answers, "AN right" tie three saunter
slowly down the village street.
Suddenly Margaret speaks, and there IS q
note OF anxiety in her voice.
"Nil! It be just fair girisY Neil ought to
know her 0wr heart"
At isn't question OF fairness. Il is love
and war Just nog, SO we may AS We'll keep
.uur promise to Malcolm, returned Blanche.
At 80 o. clock that night four small, dark
figures crept softly Into a little old hut, hid
den from sight by huge rock, whose great
shadow casts deep gloom over the place,
and waited. After few minutes three OF
them moved softly around the room. leav-
ing the fourth alone, and soon Nell found
herself alone IN the middle OF tla room
Every Thing was so still she could aim9s
hear her own heart beat, when She heard
sound OF footsteps COMMUNICATING
With a little thrill Of terror she saFnt
swiftly and faced the door.
Ii opened slowly, Nell seemed to Zee
cold chills creeping up ana down her bac5
lnstineti9eiy she glanced toward the az
window the little hut contained, and with
little shrek sprang toward ii but the Che
was before her, tall. dai.z hgure in I9ng
black domino aud siUucb lat, pulled low
over his face. Very uughJsLiike he wa
bgt Nell did not think Of that
lii deep thrilling tones he cried
. Do not attempt 10 leave the roomI You
arc Nellie BufteTWOfth."
Yes" The word was whispered. but he
beard it