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On and after WEDNESDAY, May 90, 1891.
SUMMER SCHEDULE
City &NubuFban BY. 6 Coast Line R. R. Co.

For Bonaventure, Thunderbolt, Isle of Hope
Montgomery and Beaulieu. CRY TINE.
The tS:45 D. m. train leaves from Second Ave
nue. depot All other trains leave from Bolton
street depot.
For Thunderboit $40, 1000, 11:C0 a m. 2:sl
$3.50, $780, 700 p. m Returning, leave e:15, 800
a. m, 1900 noon, I:25, APO, 6;25. 1880 p. m.
For Isle of Hope 1000 A. m. $50, t3:45 p. m.
Returning, leave 6:00 500 a. m, los, 3:10, 500
p. m. 80
For Montgomery and Beaulieu $40. 1000 a;
m 3:45 p. NJ. Returning, 1850 a. M. l2:5O, $50
D.
wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays only.
+Second avenue and Whitaker streets.
Trains leave Bonaventure 5 minutes after
leaving Thunderbolt.
Saturday night s train leaves city $50.
See special Sunday schedule in Sunday issue.
G. ". ALLEY, Supt.
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asked for his wife. Mr.. answered
and tried to persuade the man that he was
deluded, but to no purpose. The claimant
gave his name as Bill Shrimp. and said the
wife with whom was then living was
not his but Mr.. Shrimp's A dispute arose,
and knives were drawn. Officer Jones had
heard the disturbance, and ran to the scene.
This frightened Shrimp away, and unable
to learn until yesterday the exact circuu-
stances the officer did moi Arrest
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ENVOY.
SULLIVAN ON BOSTON.
The Politics are Had and the Lack Of IIaTs
still Worse.

The Politics are had and the Lack Of bars
still Worse.
John l.. hasn't the highest respect for
Boston. says the Chicago Post. "Whv"'
he exclaimed. tossing the butt end of his
cigar into n cuspidor. '.if the papers were to
show up Boston politics HI they have done
New York and Chicago politics. half ths
aldermen and NIL the other public officers
would go to Jail for the rest OF their natu-
raj born lives. We've got n democratic
governor and mayor now, though, and ths
law that makes u man sit down to drink in
n Boston saloon will be repealed. They have
the bar fenced in, and Instead of taking =
drink and going. a man sits down, a bottle
of whisky il brought to him and he drinks
hsmself silly. And ths saloons are closed
Sunday so that u man who wants u drink on
that day has To tax home u quart OF
whisky or a barrel of beer. Boston In full
of cranks: that's the trouble. Crnnks and
hypocrites. | amt got any use for them.
They go to church. not to hear what the
minister SAWS. but just to DO thought pious
and look around snd pipe of the bonnets
and dresses of the other hypocrites. Then
they go oil and booze, or ANYTHING else.
I've Io use for them
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mo, the emperor is n wise man. enlight-
ened and liberal. | will keep him FROM
pausing III his career of reform. A time
will come when he will wish to 60 no
further. Then | shalrbe at hand to say to
him as Jesus Christ said to this Wander
ing Jew, Go Forward
Muller was full of enthusiasm.
"Oh, kussia.' he continued, what n
quarry for new ideas. This young nation,
eager for the unforeseen md full OF viRor,
one can transform. and with it transform
the ideals aGd inspirations of msn. Why.
what should 1 have against the emperor?
He il n useful instrument. l don't know
what his successor will be. but"
lana interrupted him.
Muller said she in a grave tone, 81
have listened to you. and at one moment |
wanted tn stop You. ! had given you NV
word, and yet thought for an instant of
taking it back. Ny obligations 10 my SOW
ereign and my country are superior TO all
others. II your plans had been dangerous,
] should have said 10 you: Flee; for | be-
lieve II my duty to inform his majesty of
the threatened peril I feared that / should
be eobiiged TO do this. since l know you
and am aware that you are a formidable nd-
versary. To point of honor might
subordinate my personal interest or even
sacrifice my husband whom I love. but l
should have no right to sacrifice to IL the
security OF tiny country. However, Iaas
added with sad smile. "ss POUR ideas can
nsyes DO realized, you will not succeed and
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Iuan q,
The Siberian made no answer.

me. Ivan?"
The Siberian made no answer.
lyon do not answer me-
well, no. Muller; l hesitate to obey vou.
What am L! A champion of liberty. What
is Count Lanin TO me? know you and ad
mire your intelligence. l am one of those
placed by you in charge of our cause. In
snbjecting ourselves to you We have had III
view our couDtry's glory. Our personal in
tercsts must be left out of the account. ]
pity this man for being in our way: but if,
III order to save him, 1t WAS necessary for
the cause of liberty to take a backward
step. l should vote against him and for his
death with both hands"
Muller smiled sadly.
Listen to NE. Ivan. said he. ''You
know my fervcnt love for liberty and my
hatred for injustice and favoritism. Well.
/ swear to you that Count Lanin's trial will
be prejudicial rather than helpful to our
designs. This direct attack upon one of
the highest dignitaries i'll the empire may
we'll alarm the Authorities. We are not yet
prepared; redoubled watchfnlness On the
part of the police would. rs you Yourself
know. be fatal to us. l shall not subordi-
nate the good of the cause To my own in
~terests: but consider that it is a personal
enInity which has charge of the proceedings
against Lanin. Schelm's duplicity is we'll
known to you"
Ivan shook his head.
Wen. Shiu ne. you nave Deeu my cnlef
for fifteen years. You have always gone
straight to our goal. Your intelligence is
superior to mine. / nm but a simple peas
ant"
Ivan stepped up TO his master and laid
his hand on his shoulder.
II do not understand your reasoning"
said he, but ] have faith in you and ] shall
still obey you"
Muller then threw himself into his arms.
Ivan, you have my promise ne said.
Now SEND me Andrew Popotf. Go. Ivan,
The Siberian went out, but not without
shaking his head.
Muller said to himself:
But l cannot sacrifice Vladimir to
Scielm's rage just because that monster.
when discharged from the police. has
wished to turn his hellisii activity tn secret
vaccinations. For what IL there IN conf
men between him and me? When ! came
here / discovered the workings of a secret
society that served my purpose and ! aided
this society with my money. What other
relations exist between them aud me? DO
they have any idea of my aiml'
He reflected with his face buried in his
hands.
"Schelm knows what il is. perhaps. He
il a man of great intelligence. Well, /
shall crush him. What do / want of u
p%nrtner?'
He anxiouslv paced to and fro. And yet
! may not crush him. lie IL one of ths
chiefs. But | may annihilats him by buy
ing HIM. such men can be- bought. Oh.
lana. | shall make for YOU the greatest
sacrifice OF which INV heart il capabie-the
s~ncrifice of my revenge. As for abandon
ing my pisns-no. / cannot do that. To
betrsy some Of them 10 save him, especially
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WHY YOU ARE THE HINDoo NADop.

this explanation inevitable. All. you think
that it was through repentance alone that |
overturned all eastern Siberia in order to
save your husband. 1t vas for love and the
made me mad with grief. But do you
know nov | love you? If ] thought for a
single moment that You would be false to
your duty ! should cease to love you. No,
your dazzling beauty. your superior mind.
the adulation of society, the love that you
have inspired, have never caused you to
dcviatc one hairs breadth from the path of
honor and when / see you. fair and naughty
lady. clad in immaculate chastity, / kneel
and kiss the dust at your feet. 1t was niy
desire to see you again once more in my
life, for you are the only woman l have
loved. the only one who merits my love.
But il l had ever seen a stain on your spot
less robe you would have become to me a
woman like the rest. Does such a love of
fend you!"
She extended her hand toward him and
responded sss's
He kneeled and passionateiy kissed her
IF my words had offended you." he fall
tered through his tears. Il should have left
you. but l should have begged your permits
sion to serve Won from affair"
Moved by his emotion, she left her hand
between his. At this moment the door
opened and Alexandra appear on the thresn-
old. On seeing a man kneeling at her
mothers feet she drew back. lana, not see
ing her daughter, said, bending toward
Muller:
"Such an affection can but honor a wo-
man. ] understand you and am happy To
have inspired such sentiments. Together
We shall save vladimir. 1t is our duty, is
it not. Muller?"
"Mulleri' exclaimed Alexandra. Are
you that friend of whom INV parents have
told me from infancy? Oh. sir, how happy
1 ami
Then suddenly recalling his features:
why. you are the Hindoo nabob." she
cried III anazement.
Muller rose and iana Redeemed. Bnt ap-
tone:
"lou have discovered n life-and-d death
secret by surpriss. On your discretion de
ponds the destiny of millions of men. Do
not forget it."
Intimidsted and with her eyes fixed on
the nabob the young girl stammered out:
believe, sir"
daughter OF mi Vandine. You can
not be an ordinary woman and 1 have no
right to distrust yon."
She responded gratefully:
You are right. sir. Your secret will die
with me-"
lana had recovered from her confusion.
why, daughter" she said fevsrely, did
you come in hsrep'
Mamma" faltered Alexandra, 'Darine
the imperial prOcurator. asks 10 see you."
LET him come in.' said Muller. "~recsiye
him; he - n very dangerous man; ! know
him."
lie continued in a low voice:
"DOn't mako him wait. such people de
mand consideration. Take all the step
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tears. The terrible suffering brought wrin-
kles to lana'H brow, and yet ALEXANDRA
dared not question her. She was no fully
convinced Of her fathel's inn0conce that
often she blamed, in hsr heart. hor moth.
er's excessive anxiety. Then again, recall
ing tho story Of her Siberian experiences,
which AkOulina fyanowA never tired Fspeat~
ing, she would say TO herself:
Then my mother saved my father; why
might not ] save him nOwY"
One night there came to her u Kind OF
mysterious presentiment; she felt ~ IL she
might find u way ont Of this terrible trial
and in her long hours OF solituce she cast
about in her mind what she could do.
"Mamma," she said TO herself, always
speaks Of sacrifices to be made, but she
does not say what kind OF sacrifices. !
mus: ask her."
But she never had the courage to do 10,
and the consequence WAS that she literally
tortured her mind to find means TO help her
father by her own nnaidcd efforts. In the
second month Of Valdimir's imprisonment
this excitement eliminated. One evening
lana had gone out, after dinner. to attend
some official reception. and to conceal her
O'Clock she left and poor Alexandra, alone
in his vast apartment, fell = prey to hoe
tOrturing thoughts. Suddenly her eye fell
upon a glass Of sugar and water. that lana
had began to drink; this recalled to her
mind pr. Dakouss, and she trembled At
once all over.
"Dakoussr' she cried; I'VE have forgot
ten the doctor; ! SAW him prepare the
~draughtr' She press,d her brow With her
hands. "He must be q criminal, No, He
il n fool and ridiculous, but he Ii not q
criminal; lie made Il mistake! That OK
plains all"
And then, step by step, she recalled the
events Of the last days and the appearance
of the doctor in her father's presence!
NO; he csnliot be q poisoner! 4 blum
de, perhapt! II ] were to write to him!
He said he ipved me! II / were to open be-
fore him q future ~ he never dreamed OFF,
She remembered that Uakouss had told
her he lived in the PhaIanstery Of the Ash
atics. This name had made q deep impress
sion upon her. "ff / vent to Sec this man;
If / we're to offer him my hand in return for
my fathers safety! He must know
thing. but. nc doubt. he 10 afraid. Perhaps
ask his pardon! Perhaps-yes. 1 could
marry him. il it must be, and afterwafds-
il the sacrifice IL too hard to bear, / can go
into a convent, after 1 have made hin a
rich man."
And. an she thought this over. she became
excited, and, walking up and down. she
continued: And mamma, b would she
say! OF course, she would approve. All!
If she would only come back. ! would
throw myself at her feet, tell her ALL
She became more and more impatient.
She thirsted to sacrifice herself. ''Ihat
glass" she said to herself, lis the key TO
the riddle. The doctor must know it.
Something tells me he is waiting for mel"
She flew to the door: her excitement was
a. Its height. She WAS in n fever of excite
ment. NO" she cried, II cannot wait.
Then, who knows, mamma might forbid
it." She 0 a dagger which vas used as
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cannot be dangerous; For the second time,
! pledge you my word"
As soon as she began to speak Muller
turned pale; he looked Mt the countess with
haggard eyes; his enthusiasm was chilled by
this cold language and he exclaimed:
"Oh! my God! She despises me. She docs
not understand me-"
Hs suddenly held up his head.
What OF itY" he said. III God himself
should show me by q miracle that my dream
cannot be realized, ! should perseyers
still"
"Oh," she said. II make no effort to dis-
suade you No one has any influence owe
such a man as YOU"
"You," no cried in a heartrending tone,
won have. You have made me hesitate.
Why! don't you know how great your influ-
ence Is over me-that i"
You forget my husband"
"Ohv' he groanod.
He wiped away a tear with the back Of his
hand. lana herself Was touched.
Madame" he said in deep accents, ITO
realize these plans that seem such folly to
Won, | required nccomplices. In order to
tray them; this / cannot and will not do
She put her hand On his shoulder.
~ do not require that OF you," she said
II shall be able to fight 1t out alone. / shall
apply to the emperor"
'The emperor! All! this is no longer the
e'HiC VI lSiCnclh0s LIB JuhJebJy, OUe OI Gnt
greatest mon in history, will never consent
to fetter the action OF the laws; you know
this as we'll AZ /. No. it would be useless
n even although l will not admit the
possibility Of 1.-THE emperor should con
descend to meke, in your favor. an ex-
ception to his settled policy. would an edict
quashing the indictment be what yor
want!"
Her looks fell. He continued:
"No. You misunderstood INC. I shall
not abandon Vladimir: but / am obliged to
change my original plan. Hear me, lana,
will prove how devoted l am TO you, for
VII sacrifice to yon my hatred. From ,
enemy. cannot forget that the man held
me mp to infamy. The night that you tolc
me that Schelm was still alive | had a fit of
rage that terrified my household. Well, to
favor you, l pardon ocheIm.":
II do not understand you"
II have at my house a man whom ] tool
up as an instrument of ven2ance; it is
Andrew Popon. This mar is in love witt
schelm's daughter"
"Ah"' murInered lana.
"You have wealth. but ! haze a hundred
million roubles; and if this is not enough
/ shall lay the resources of Cawnpore a
your Feet. One can do a good deal will
money. I sacrifice to you even the dream
of my life. We shall save Vladimir. Th.
trial will not be be held before n month
from now. We have time before u.s."
"She made no response and Muller arose
pale and resolute.
Llama, you spoke to me with such free
dom that for an instant | was almost angry
with you. You are a superior woman
Judge of the frmness of my resolution
from the fact that even your contempt can
not shake it. But, lana, 1 low you"
She arose with a severe expression. FL
interrupted her with a gesture.
"Oh! let me finish, You have render Ell
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THE BALLADE OF THE EAGLES
FEATHER.

Curying lengti, of n brown, bronl quill,
Bound with its plumag texture tight.
Holding here it, yigor still
The signct bold Of y festhered knight,
And pictured CLEANS OF the suns far light.
That shines aud wanes on the northern
heather.
A touch 81 freedom and naughty might,
All this ! find in the cages feather.
Pine-steeDei wastes with An outdoor thrill,
sandy beaches a. silver white.
Glimpse Of mountain and wool and hill.
1iiat rise and fade on my yearning . ght:
Foam-.iakes tipping the billows light.
All in the sun and he summer weather.
With fin hing wing ~ = wood bird bright.
All this | find in the cagle's feather.
Jeweled spri,cs in the mountain rill.
Dincing down from n distant height.
Riyulsta that .. natures will
shall meet and mingie and disunite;
Dew drops he'd In Is wsb-lOom slight.
The FAIRS LOOPS of spiders tether.
With winds hat rouztl the branches smtis.
All this ! find in tho eagles feather.
ENVOY
a figure . ,isei like . ~fioa'ins kite.
Where the clouds anil ciif-lines drift together.
And an arrJwy Upward sense Of flight,
All this l md in tho eagles feather.
Ernest McCinffey.
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that yon think advantageous, my lady; ~
ior me, shall DO at work on my part.
! nave called my people together; II yon
! shall keep You informed Of whst I nm
doing; think we should act in concert"
my doc will be always open to you"
IN tho threshold Muller turned back.
lit will do no good TO meet DaTine;
please show me, my lady, ONE other way
out"
"Cortainly. Alexandra, show the prince
the aeryants' stairway"
The yonng girl preceded Muller, who
Immediately went ont. lana gave orders to
nave tho imperial prOcurntOr issued into her
presence. Darine stayed II long time with
the Countess Lanin. Locked in the parIot,
came out he left lam pale and trembling;
her ~hanghty forehead showed deep wrinkles
ana hcr eyes were full OF tears.
She went up to her daughters room,
kissed her brow and said:
I'VE are passing through Il great trial.
Perhaps God will require us all TO make
sacrifices. ] am ready, but would yon my
daughter, consent to sacrifice yourself for
your father?"
Alexandra, somewhat surprised at Iana's
solemn tones, responded:
ID you doubt it, motherf"
II ask YOU" said the mother, "f you
save your father, / can dispose OF your
fate"
"To be sure, mother"
n II II II
On leaving the Lanins Muller returned to
his palace and went straight to his study
without taking the trouble to change his
clothes. Ivan Kolok was waiting for him.
WELL" said Muller, "havs you found
DakoussY''
mo, but / know what has Mapped to him.
Bello and Poleno-two nihilists by convic-
Il tim whH rAnanniVLI ma "a an ~ THAR var
manders- in -chief-told me that by Darine's
orders they ~disigured him with vitriol after
getting him to write an affidavit denounc-
ing Lanin.''
"Oh! ScbeIm always plays a careful
game; his mind is still clear! So they have
disfgured Dakouss! But do they know
where he is?'
"Ko. They kept him a prisoner one
whole night in the secret chamber. When
he was released he went away without say
ing a word. They have not seen him since.
Dakouss' written statement confessing that
he poisoned Prince Gromoff is in Darine's
hands,"
"We must find the doctor"
II have 80 directed. IL he remains in st.
Petersburg it will be easy, for he must be
az ugly as he was handsome. / have called
a meeting for next week. Everybody must
| come, especially Dafine. Yesterday | sum
| He was as firm as n rock. Ibegan by order
| ing him to desist from prosecuting LanIn.
| He responded that the trial of All imperial
| aide-de-camp would be serviceable to the
| cause; THAT no such opportunity would
occnr again. Alas. it was true. l threat
ened him, but he replied that he recognized
my authority only when in the chair. Ny
six penitents have gone. 10 secure an or
der Unjust work upon the centre, and this
J will be difficult"
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a aper-kni.e and thrust it iii her bosom.
with this / car defend myself in the
streets. AT the p~halanstery they all live in
common. There also | have nothing to
fear"
She threw a light mantle over her shout
ders, opened the door. crossed the ante
chamber. to the establishment of the ser
wants, and went down into the street.
TO BIZ CONTINUED.
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Three Hundred Dollars /. Drop.

In one Of the cellars of the kathskeliar ~
Bremen are twelve large cases Of wine, each
bearing the nnm of the twelve apostles.
They contain the famous '.Rossnwein."
which WAS deposited in the cellar named -
1924. Al the time the wine was put into
the cellar ID Was worth $50 rIx dollars poF
case. cach case comprising D bottles.
Taking all expenses into account and com
pounding the interest. a glass Of that wilma
to-day (say o~ns-sighth OF q bottle would
DO worth $500, 200, ar about 500 . dsop.
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CHAPTER XIII.
MULLER's CONFESSION.

r ALMOST tho Same
hour when Dnkouss was
paying by tho loss of
his beauty for his devo-
ton to the nihilIst
cause a knock was
heard Mt the door Of
Schelm's mysterious
apartment. This knock
WAS several times re-
peated and was each
time quicker and more
jerky. With o peculiar
smile that seemed To
indicate that he knew
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now that I know she loves me, would be
infamous. No, no, / can never do that"
A timid voice interrupted his reflections.
did your highness ask for mcY" said
Andrew.
Muller gave a start.
"Ah. IL IN you, my child" said he, "CoTne
here. Have you been pleascd with yOnr
hereY''
.'Oh! your highness. Ny devotionw
VERY well. ] had the principles Of orr
sect explained to You and had you initiated
TO serve us. To-day ! have changed my
mind; give yon your liberty; you are free"
Andr3W started back.
docs your highness dismiss mei' said
he.
mo, / still need your aid. Yonr former
protectors, the Lanins, have met with a
misfortune"
II know IL. sir; but / do not believe that
the charge was n serious one"
EVERY charge i8 serious, my boy: you
will find that out AZ you advance in years.
The thing is TO save Count Lanin, and
depend on you to do it,"
II am ready, our hiRhneSs."
The task will not be hard. and ] think
that it will even be agreeable. ] desire to
make you q supplicant for porcy---you are
in love with Mile. de schelmberg."
"Yonr highness"
"You love her; you must marry her"
But she will never consent; she has re-
fused me-"
"She refused Andrew Popoff in his power
ty and wretchedness; but IL yon offer fy'
millions Of roubles, n royal fortune. do yor
think she will still refuseY'
Andrew gszed at the nabob in amaze
ment, unable 80 utter n work.
"In q few days ! shall have need Of you
Tomorrow you can go 10 my bankers ant
they will pay over to you five million rou
bles. Go, ray child"
Muller placsd in his hand a sealed order
And inasmuch as PopOf. amazed beyonG
expression, remained standing with mouti
agape in the middle of the room and fount
not a word to say, the nabob stepped to
well, must !, then. give place to you
Look at my clothes. They are hardly suit
able to a man who disposes of millions
Goodbye, my boyo'