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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-02-26

HE OPENED HIS LEATHER vALIsE.
leather case and into it's capacious jaws
stuffed his findings, cramming them in
to his pockets too, until the last scrap
was disposed Of. Then, replacing the
keys, he for the first time raised the
sheet from the dead mans face and took
one long, intense gaze on the waxen
features, "Poor fellow he muttered,
latter lifeis fitful fever he sleeps well!''
And now, seizing his leather case, he
quietly unlocks the door, steals silently
downstairs, and, unobserved by any
one, is lost in the hustle of.the crowded
streets.
The next excitement for the Eve
sham's on that eventful day was the ar
rival of the undertaker's men to remove
the body, and, shortly afterwards, a
fussy official came armed with author
ity to examine and seal the effects of
the deceased.
But the worst trouble of all was civ
ing testimony at the eoroner,s court in
the afternoon. Poor Mrs. Etesham had
sad time of it. Never was coroner
more exacting nor witness more timid.
If she had been tried for her life, she
could hardly have felt her position SO
aeutely; Then, she could tell them so
little, and her examiner made her feel
uncomfortable at her lack of lsnowl-
edge and shrugged his shoulders so and
winked so hard at the jury while she
gave her evidence, that he created the
impression that she was suppressing in
formation. ..------
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.QPYREsiT: RsIlA ANKELL ! Loco NEMsMPtac0lMll.,

| found herself face to face with a singu-
larly handsome middle-aged man, whose
fine intellectual countenance was in
keeping with his well-cut clothes and
| distinguished bearing. She noticed
that he carried large, square, silver
| mounted leather case in his hand, but it
never entered into her head to associate
| his visit with a business motive.
'Be seated, sir" she said, graciously.
'sYou must pardon my intrusion,
| madam. But
He paused so long without explaining
| himself that Mrs. Evesham was little
| startled.
"You were saying, sir?" she queried.
"I-er-yes, madam, the object of my
visit is a little difficult to explain. In
fact my friend, the coroner, has put me
| in rather an awkward dilemma
''Oh, the coroner!' Mrs. Evesham said,
considerably relieved. pray command
me in any way
you see, madam, in the case Of q
| person dying among strangers, it is con-
ducive to the interests of justice and
| material to the satisfaction of the
friends of the deceased, that a photo
graph Should be taken of the body. I
am an artist and my friend, the cor
oner, insists
'Oh, certainly" Mrs. Evesham inter-
rupted. So her distinguished visitor
was after all only photographer. Why
on earth couldn't the man at once have
| stated his business without SO many
stammering apologies?
'sYou will perhaps at once permit me
| to visit the room where the corpse is
| lying?" he continued.
"Yes, but" Mrs. Evesham in turn
| hesitated. 81 could not offer you any
assistance; even my servants am sure
would dislike"
''Not for worlds the stranger inter-
| rupted eagerly. ST require no aid in
my manipulations-in fact would rather
be free from interference The whole
| thing will not occupy me more than
half an hour
How could she refuse so natural a re-
| quest? So she ordered the servant to
show him to the death-chamber, and re-
| turned to her children.
Mrs. Evesham's sensitiveness would
| AAOS AAesFO pOCA oA.CChCO ltetll Sllks 1cEOIl-
panied her visitor ipto the sember pre-
cinets OF number six, with its drawn
blinds and the undefinable shadow of
the presence of death.
The stranger, though he must in his
professional experience have been ac-
customed to such gruesome scenes. was,
however, evidently impressed with the
gloom, for after locking the door with
deliberate care he stepped noiselessly
over the carpet and paused for mo-
ment at the foot of the bed where 1t
was lying covered with sheet He
had apparently peculiar ideas about
taking the picture of a dead man, for,
instead of arranging his camera and
posing his subject, he turned to the
wardrobe, where hung the clothes the
deceased had last worn, and nerpously
seanched until he found a bunch of
keys With these he unlocked drawers,
desks and bureaus, and piled every
scrap of paper he could find upon q
table. His search was hurried and eff
! fective. When the last likely receptacle
! had been ransaclSed he ;onaned his
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-02-26

"Well,'' Mrs. Evesham said decisive
", 1--WE must base all our hopes on
! cleaning some information from its
contents. At any rate we can do no
good by remaining here. win you get
ready to accompany us home?n
Indeed will, men," the woman as
sented gratefully, IAN glad I'll be to 90
with you; for there's nothing dread so
much as to be alone in this big city,"
SO, as soon as the little ceremonies
OF the debarkation of an emigrant
were fulfilled hack was called, and
they drove in party to Mrs. Evesham's
residence to be received by Alice in a
furry of pleased excitement. Little
Wanda ruled the establishment like a
royal princess from the moment that
she set her tiny foot across the thresh-
old, holding in slavish subiection every
human being about the place. With
the usual inconsistency of great little
personages, she lavished her affections
most prodigally on Harry, the one least
likely to appreciate them, but who YIELD
ed with good grace to the inevitable.
Who could withstand the whims of such
winsome little fairy? AS for Alice
and Kate, they constituted themselves
her ladies-in-waiting, and never was
regal parsonage more faithfully and pa
tiently served.
That night the stars looked down upon
sweet group of childish innocence,
In cot which Mrs. Evesham had inn
provised for the occasion, Law baby
Wanda sound asleep, while side by side
knelt the figures of Alice and Kate.
praying the Father in Heaven to take
under the wings of His protection the
slumbering form of Number Skis sister,
1t was pretty sight, and so thought
Mrs. Evesham, as she stood at the door
way, gazing on the innocent scene.
The chamber was side room on the
ground floor, with window opening
into small alley. The servant had
neglected to close the shutters. and.
though there was little chance of an
noyance from obtrusive eyes in that
secluded quarter, the young landlady
turned aside to draw down the blind.
But in the very act she stood trans
fixed with terror; for glaring at her
through the window-pane was the white
face of the man who had pretended to
photograph the body of Ambrose Arl-
inCton. 81. aa....s
no BE ooNTTNEUD.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-02-26
Wary.

One day at time conscientiously lived
up to will keep the eyes bright and the
cheeks round and rosy. Don't begin 10
worry about things days beforehand. It
will be time enough when they happen.
1t is the dread of what may come, not
what is. that makes one old before the
time. If you lie awake half the night
worrying about something that is going
to occur the next morning you will be
far less able to face bravely and work out
the problem than if you had made an
effort and thought of something else till
sleep came. 1t is not half as hard as it
sounds and will grow easier every time
you try it. Perhaps after all the disaster
will not befall you or will be less awful
than you anticipated and just think
what lot of unnecessary wrinkles you
have worried into your face.
Another thing, don't torment yourself
about what people are going to think
about this and that action. No matter
what you do or leave undone some one
will criticise you severely, and the very
best rule for getting through life with
comparative comfort is, after you have
made up your mind as to the propriety
and advisability of a certain course, pur-
sue it calmly, without paying the slight
est attention to the criticisms of the
lockers ON from the outside. You see,
just because they are on the outside they
can only see the surface. It does not
matter in the least what they think
New York Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-02-26
LABOR BEFORE THE Law.
Legislation OF the Last Two Years Has
Been Favorable to the Laborer.

Legislation OF the Last Two Years Has
Been Favorable to the Laborer.
A summary of the acts of the differ
ent States during the past two years
shows that the tendency of the time is to
protect the interests of labor by all prac-
ticable laws. During the time mentioned
something has been done in the way Of
establishing arbitration, as the State Of
California has established board of ar
bitration to settle labor difficulties. Ar
kansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, wy
oming, and New Mexico, have enacted
laws prohibiting non-residents from serv-
ing as peace officers during labor Difficult.
ties.
The consecutive service that may be re-
quired of railway employees in Minnesota
and Colorado has been reduced. A coal
miners day in Wyoming is now eight
hours, which is also the time fixed for la
borers on municipal and State works in
Kansas and Idaho. In Nebraska eight
hours constitutes days work for all la
borers, servants, and mechanics, farmers
and domestic help alone being excepted
from the operation of the act.
Illinois and Rhode Island compel cor
porations to pay their help once week,
there being no exception in the case of
railway organizations, as may be seen in
New York. In Indiana and Ohio, pay
ment can not be delayed longer than
two weeks. while this provision applies
to mines alone in Wyoming and Mis-.
souri,. The last named State also for
bids with penalty the blacklisting Of
employees. The keeping of all general
store supplies is denied to all mining and
manufacturing corporations in Pennsyl.
vania. This, it is hoped, will result in
Abolishing the we'll known and odious
company store system which has been the
cause Of so much contention in the min
ing regions.
In the same time one State recorded an
enactment which. while it directly affects
labor, can hardly be classed among what
are generally regarded as labor laws.
Oregon placed upon its statute book an
anti-boycott law, making threats and vio-
Ience in case Of labor difficulties penal Of
fenses. Industrial World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-02-26

an my sister-in-law Maria Wilkins,
| which is most respectable young wom-
| an in the service of barrowknight's
lady though she is not married nor
likely to be through havin' red hair
well, we was a walkin' up an down
the landin' stage at Liverpool sayin'
good-hy, when up comes a well-dressed
woman, quite the lady, accompanied by
a.nurse who carried this little girl in her
arms; an she says, says she. Are you
goin' to New York by the Northern
Star, my good woman? AN says, says
1: Yes mem, I be- an she says: DO
you want to earn five pounds?' an
says: OF course do if can earn it
honest;' an she says: OF course you
can. All want of you is to take care
of this little girl on the voyage an de-
liver her to the address which is writ.
ten on this card;' an says she, If you
do it properly, Mr. Arlingtan will give
you the same amonnt when you get
there, an thai will be ten pounds an 1
says; No, mem, won't have nothin' to
do with the child But what with
Maria Wilkins, who always was too
ready with her advice, a egging me on,
an what with the child talSin' such a
fancy ia me from the very first, bless
her little heart, an what with the lady
persuadin' me, yielded"
''But surely the lady told You who
were the child's friendsP.
"Not q word. The bell rung for us
to go aboard, She gave me valise
filed with necessaries for the voyage,
an told me that a trunk full of the lit
tie ones wardrobe was in the hold, an
would go straight through to where
Mr.. Arlington lived. But just as the
lady was a goin' off with the other
woman in q hansom cab which was
awaitin' for 'em, up an spoke: Sup
pose we was wrecked crossin' this ter
rible ocean, says 1, AN got stranded on
a desert island says 1, who should 1
write to to let you know?' shall never
forget the look she gave me, please
God. I'll never lools upon her face again
or hear from her.or about her any more
in this world, an if you should both OF
you go to the bottom of the sea, it
would be the best thing that could hap
pen to you, says she, as she stepped
into the cab an drove off,"
Were there any papers or letters
among the little girls things in the
valise yoA brought with you?''
ssNot q scrap, mem"
"And you say there is box In the
hold belonging to her?"
"TheEe is. memi ct least the lady said
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-02-26

nc found time, however, to attend to

He found time, however, to attend to
their solicitations.
'No," he said, gravely, in answer to
the lady's inquiries, 'sthcre is no person
named Arlington on board the ship. If
madam likes she can inspect the pas
senger list. She is not here,'' he con-
tinued, decisively, unless she came in
the steerage."
Which l am sure she never did, /"
Kate burst forth Indignantly.
mot likely, miss" the man assented;
''but would not feel anxious about her,
for the Moravian will arrive ON Satur-
day, and she will probably come in
her." with which piece of consolation
he turned to more congenial duties.
"Not comet Mrs. Evesham sighed,
as she sank into convenient chair to
rest awhile and think.
"Oh, Kate darlingl" she walled petu-
lantly, whatever shall I do? never
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-02-26
CHAPTER II.
A SURPRTsE

1t were painter would portray
two companion picturesque, the de-
parture from the old world of a great
Atlantic steamer freighted with emil
grantsi the other, its arrival In New
York-fer no more vivid scenes of con-
trasting human emotions could ever be
conceived by brain of artist. I do not
mean that l would spend my time over
the hull and rigging of the ocean mon
ster, for it changes not, whether it is
seen lying In the Mersey or snugly har-
bored at its New York dock, but 1 would
try to put on canvas the faces of the
vast throng which crowds the deck.
There, at Liverpool, old associations
are newly broken and the wounds are
fresh, eyes are red with weeping and
hearts are wrung with the pangs of
parting from the friends of a lifetime.
But here, the restful voyage has done
its healing, and hope and gladness IL
lumine every countenance, for the land
of promise is reached, and sluggish in
deed must be his nature whose spirit
does not thrill with the expectancy of
the new life. Even the cabin passen-
gers, who have no battle before them,
forget their languid ways and catch some
ofthe enthusiasm of their humber fellow
voyagers, and some of them are Ameri-
cans, who have been foE a scamper
through Europe, rejoicing to get back
to their own beautiful shores and sunny
skies.
Such scene fascinated Mrs. Evesham
as she stood with her daughter Kate
on the gapgway of the Northerl Star,
gazing with amused wonder at the busy
crowd swarming oyer the vessel like
bees ia hive.
She had come to meet Number Skis
sister.
Through the courteous interference of
an official who had been attracted by
their gentle bearing they We're among
the iirst 70 set foot on the deck of the
steamer Mrs. Evesham had not
brought Alice with her, for she had
thought it best to leave her at home to
supervise hospitable preparations for
the reception of the young lady, who
in her bereavement would need their
tendegest Eolleitude. - q
They were rather helpless couple
in such an emergency, but they pressed
bravely through the crowd to the
stewards cabin, where thew found a
good,natured. voluble little man re-
ceiving dilatory fees and bidding CRATE
ful adieux 70 his gracious patrons.
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Aids to Memory.-@I know a way 10
remember my lessons, said Jimmie. Il
know a I whenever Isee it because it's
an with roof on it A @ is an o with
tail to it. An r is a P with anothe1
tail to Il, and a w is an NJ turned upside
down."
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CHAPTER I.
NnMnnn CEY
of .

ROMANCE of q
lodging house
a tall, massive,
brown ston Q
fronted build
in G in Forty
ninth S tre e t.,
N CIV Y o r k !,
which gave no
outward S ign
Of the tragedy
that was being
enacted within
its w alls. 1t
stAnd as dul1y
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-04-19
ANOTHER "ADDRESS."

Ed. CHAMBERS SMITH: Since the
calling together of the committee, /
have concluded to drop you few lines
The first thing to which wish to call
your attention is that it is a difficult
matter to so arrange and pack all of
your conventions as to have only pluto
Gratis sent up. The people are scattered
all about over the country in every
valley and on every hill, and it is diff
cult now to slip the dodge on them. l
have been studying how you could fool
them, but for my life I can't make it
out. The only possible way in this life
is to make out you are friends; if you
show your teeth your game is lost, and
to be sure. Come around smiling and
shaking hands and make out you are
one of them and that the devil, with
large iron claws, is after them and
that you and your friends will defend
them and take care of them if they'll
submit. All you want them to do is to
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-04-19
A PARTY OF THE PLAIN PEOPLE.

GOLDSBORO, n, c.
There are but two vital and truly
sensitive interest upon which the pros
perity of the country rest, that is la
Dor and capital, which of these two in
terests do you represent In answer
ing this be true to yourselves and the
interest of our common country, let
your ballot answer. Never so long as
the labor interest is divided into two
parties, both promising their relief
and each party controlled by the CAPT
talist, can the labor interest hope for
any real representative legislation.
Let there be only two parties, one rep
Tesenting labor, the other capital lie
every man do his duty and support
the party thatvOices his interest. Labor
will then come to the front. as her par
ty will Outnumber the capitalist. The
Peoples party promises TO be one of
the plain people, real representative
of labor element, and Is being formula
ted oon The Alliances Demands on
It's platform, will be Just what the
plain people who compose it make it, a
party of the people, by and for the
demands the only real means at our
command to give the ends we seek to
attain 1t is the only legitimate one
available to secure our demands.
ABBOTT L. SWINSON.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-04-19
HOW TO SECURE IT.

HILLIARDsToN, N. O., Nash Co.
My opinion is, the first steps have
been taken to secure recognition, 1st in
declaring our union and independence,
2nd, in declaring the union of the la
Dor forces Of the United States &C ,om.
plished permanent and perpetual l
am of the opinion wemust take a party
name to secure a full recognition, and
that name shoulc be large and broad {;
something like National Reform Party
which embraces all, supports all and
ought to control all.
We have a platform of principles
formulated by men as good, as wise
and as great as any in this government
In regard to the best way (and that
is as good as any to enforce our prin
Ciple, is to stand square and upright
upon our platform, support and de
fend it, if need be even unto DEATH
Two men are before you as candidates,
asking you to elevate them to a posi-
tiOn in the government where they will
be required to do some important work
for you. Ask them a plain question.
Do you sincerely and earnestly endorse
the platform of principles as set forth
by the National congress, which met
in St. Louis on the 22nd of Feb. last
One says to you, no, | wont give any
aid in supporting those principles; 1
belong to a different school of politi
clans The same question was asked
the other man, he says [ endorse every
principle and measure, in that platform
without any exception and will labor
with all the skill and ability have to
have them enforced and enacted into
laws
Now, my fellow laborers, you see
very clearly the right way to vote to
have our principles recognized and en-
forced.
Yours truly,
L 2 LYON
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-04-19
SPEAKING AT TAYLoRsvILLE.
Bro. Hoover Thrills the Good People O.
Alexander with his Eloqueuce.
TAYLORSVILLE, n. G.

lAHLORSN LILLE, N. -.
Mr. EDITOR Monday April 4, was
a day which will be long and pleasant
Iy remembered by the good, quiet peo-
pie of Alexander county and TaylOrs
vile Alliance The writer was there.
but will undertake only brief outline
of the proceedings. AT II o'clock the
bell rang and Hon. William E. White,
a highly respected brother and ex Sen
a5Or, assembled the stand in the court
house and called the vast assembly to
order by prayer by Rev. J. I. Slower,
and after a few pointed remarks intro
duced Rev. J. Z. b. Hoover. Brother
Hoover is not a large man, but his face
shows what he is. He had not proceeded
far before it was known that no mis-
take had been made by placing him on
the list as Assistant Lecturer. His
subject was, causes which led to the
impending revolution, and the manner
in which he treated it was well re
ceived He handled it in a mastery
manner, rejecting credit on himself
and the occasion as we'll. He traced
back each evil complained Of to its
characterization of money and the
big elephant (tariff), etc, and showed
the ruinOus effects Of each on the pro
ducers. That the revolution mpend
ing was the result of investigation on
the part of the farmers who had risen
up in their might to free themselves of
these evils. His remarks on relation
of the Alliance to politics were short
but were well listened to. To those
who know him, and they extend over
the entire eastern part of this State,
comment is useless. The people know
him to be tried and true, and of his
oratory. as we'll. He poured forth his
eloquence for upwards of an hour
while that throng of humanity drew
nearer and unconsciously caught up
the spirit of patriotism which was pul-
sating and throbbing within him till
all, yea every eye saw alike the alarm
ing conditions Of our country. In con
clusion he said: Grit, push, goahead-
itiveness was needing. Push and
power were at their command; let them
rise up in their power and do their
duty to themselves, their country and
to their God.
The people in this section are reach
ing out and catching glimpses of better
days. The Farmers Alliance has
opened the windows of their souls and
they are beginning to breath the pure,
fresh air of financial freedom.
Resolutions were unanimously adopt
el to stand by the St. Louis platform.
JOHN L. LEFLER.