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The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18
THERE'S NO TIME TO LOSE"

never forgive himself. and would die of
a broken heart; but as it is they will
pity me and mourn for me, and perhaps
think much worse of me than l deserve
but they will live c it."
Having completed all her arrange
ments, Louise went in and under a
pretense of performing some service
to kiss both her parents, and then, feel
ing that she was going to break down,
hurried from the ROOM, never. as she
supposed, to enter it again. She seated
herself by the little window, and gaz-
ing out into the gathering evening
shadows waited for the coming of
Pearson.
When Scraggs and DR.. Bascom left
the livery stable, whittier they went to
inquire after Pearson, they bent their
steps toward Scraggs' Office, where they
decided to go to consult on the affair
and try to devise some means of hold
ing Pearson in check. When they ar-
rived at the Office they found Paul Mark
ham there awaiting Scraggs' return.
Paul was quite well acquainted with
both Scraggs and the doctor, and he
knew what their sentiments were to-
ward Pearson. so he had no hesitancy
in speaking out in the presence of both
men, though he had come to see Scraggs
alone.
Mr.. Scraggs," Paul began, II am ac-
quainted with your actions relative to
Louise Green and that scoundrel Pear
son, and I know you to he a friend Of
the girl, and l came to consult you about
her. Something has to Sc done to n V
her from that scoundrel, and it
has to be done promptly. have been
on the watch and l ave had another
person on guard for me, and between
us we have discovered exactly how
matters stand. Tonight Pearson is GO
ing to take Louise tway, and we must
prevent him"
Il was sure of that" said Scraggs to
the doctor.
Il was afraid If it." replied the lat
ter. II wish to Heaven the COMPOUNDED
scamp had got ,leg broken"
Yes" said Scraggs, ''or his neck
would have been better. / don't see
why you didn't attend to that while you
were about it Markham"
But, gentlemen" said Paul. 1--WE
have no timS to lose; we must act and
not talk"
That's o." replied the doctor; 1--WE
must active must do something.
Scraggs, THAT do you suggest?"
II am bst," and Scraggs shook his
head, do.btingly. 81 don't know what
to do. We could ave the girl by force,
but weican't do it without putting
Green j for it. l wish old Blatchford
was he.e. That would settle the bust
ness in short order"
"Pefnaps he will come this evening""
the ddtor suggested.
"Pfhaps," replied Scraggs, ''but l
hardy dare hope for such good for
tune
Then I'll tell you what" said the
docbr; well wait until the train
coEes in. 1t will be less than an hour
nov. and if Blatchford should happen
to come we're done with the matter
eaily enough, and if Blatchtord don't
cdne, by George! we'll proceed against
4arson by force, Well waylay him
s he goes out tonight and threaten to
shoot or hang him if he doesn't leave
the country inside of six hours"
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

with a clinging skirt and a medium
length jacket. with or without a Vest
The costume is simply finished either
with machine stitching or stnight or
waved rows of narrow Milan braid.
Redingotes. French polonaises and
perfect fitting princess gowns with
slight draperies and vsSD short trains.
are among the importations designed
especially for handsome promenade
costumes. and they are SO varied in
style and decoration as to prove be-
coming to all figures. The three-quar-
ter coat will continue in favor, and one
of the very popular shapes is a cross
between q closely-itted Newmarket
and the Russian paletot SO fashionable
last season. The back is something
like a gentleman's frock coat, and
again like IN ordinary fitted jacket, the
fronts being treated in manifold ways,
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

surely come to-day. He telegraphed
me that he was on the way"
He'll probably get here tonight
then, and all we a do is to wait"
"Yes. wait and watch. We must
find Pearson and keep an eye on him.
You nave no idea where he has gonc?'
Not the least, but he is no doubt
somewhere about town"
''Then we had better look him up"
The two men went out and began a
quiet, transformations search for Pear
son., and they kept it up until they had
assured themselves perfectly that he
was nowhere about. There had been
no train ont of town that afternoon, so
they knew he had not gone away by
rail.
After considering the matt>r for a
few minutes they decided to inquire at
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18
CHAPTER XVI.
THE SERPENT is THwARTED.

THE SERPENT is
As Pearson rode into town on his re-
turn from Green's, he saw the train
from the east approaching. and he also
saw Scraggs and Doctor Bascom walk
ing down in the direction of the depot.
He did not attach any Importance TO
the fact of these men being together,
but when a moment later they we're
Joined by Paul Markham. he began TO
suspicion that something was wrong.
and he was seized with fear.
They're plotting against me" he
unused, land like as not old Scraggs has
telegraphed for Blatchford, and they
are going to the train to meet him. By
George, | believe that old doctor is in
Scraggs' employ, and his keeping Inc
in bed all those days was a put up job
to gain time on me. ! was a fool not to
know that sooner. Well, if Blatchford
is coming I've got to be going. This
town amt big enough to hold us both"
With that Pearson quickly dismount-
ed and running down through the stable
turned down an alley and crossed the
railroad track just before the train
pdSSeu. 1dhiuS d poSAeioh WI "S
opposite side from the depot he
watched the passengers as they
left the cars. First a travelling
man came out, then a woman and
two children, and it seemed that
that was all. and Pearson began to con-
graduate himself again. But his con-
gratulations were short lived. for di-
rectly another passenger emerged. and
Pearson knew only too well who it was.
There was no installing Blatchford.
although he was SO aged and bent and
so woefully changed from what he had
been when Pearson saw him last.
Curse the luck" Pearson muttered.
"and old Scraggs and Bascom. The jig
is up for me. I've got to fly from here,
and I've lost Louise; but I've got Batch
ford's money"
So saying he slipped on board the
train as it moved ont, and was whirled
away from Magic City forever.
lTo BIZ CONTINUED.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18
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CHAPTER XXIv.-CoNr1SUED.

NL-
DR.. Bascom was assiduous in his at
-tentions to Pearson, and every day
called to see him. He made it a point
10 speak of the case most seriously, and
his face was always grave and thought
full when he was in his patients pres
,encc.
do you think I am in a serious con-
,dition?" Pearson asked one day.
''Oh, not particularly So" the doctor
replied You will bf up and about in
i. 80. few weeEs?" Pearson repeated
" wit, ,hsn CAN'T, get about soon
ycndS young man. If
You kcS pe~zectly quiet and lay fiat
on your back for ten days, or such a
matter, you may be able to get out a
little earlier"
Two or three days passed thus, when
one evening the doctor made his regular
visit to find Pearson in a terrible fret.
lie has been wanting to get up all
day" the attendant explained, and I
have had hard work to keep him in
bed"
Wanting to get up?" the doctor
cried, in astonishment. "Why, what's
come over you, Pcarson?"
I'm tired of lying here" Pearson
said, land l want to get out. My limb
feels all right, now"
Does, eh? Do you think it is all
right?"
1T feels as though it must be-"
Don't matter anything about how it
feels. The question is, is it all right?"
II believe it is"
The doctor laughed heartily, then
said:
..See here, Pearson, do you know how
long il takes a broken limb to heal?"
No
well. it takes weeks. You must lay
right there for a long time yet. And
8 turning to the attendant, must
see that he does. The soreness is leaving
his limb and he is getting on splendid
", and we can't afford to take any
chances on having a relapse"
During the next two days the doctor
managed to spend a great part of his
time with his patient, resolved to keep
him in bed if he had to do it by force.
But the next day he was called out OF
town. and it was nearly night when he
returned
He repaired Immediately to Pearson's
room. and found Pearson gone, and the
attendant staring about in wonder.
Where's my patient?" the doctor de-
manded.
Il don't know" said the attendant.
''IIe sent me out a few minutes since
on an errand, and when / returned just
now he was gone"
The devil.'' exclaimed the doctor,
tearing out of the room and off to
Scra@gs Office, and astonishing that
gentleman by bursting in on him with:
"Scraggs, the DEVILS out"
What devil?" asked Scraggs.
''Why, Pearson, man.
What" cried Scraggs. rs he out
of bed?"
YES, and gone"
1.-The devil! And Blatchford has not
come yet. I'm afraid he'll beat us
after all"
Il kept him there as long as I could
] held him down for a week"
YES, and Blatchford ought to have
been here yesterday. l think he'll
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

the stables, and from the first n they
visited they learned that Pearson had
got a horse and rode ont in the country.
'He's gone to Green's" said Scraggs.
"I'd bet a sheepskin OF that"
"Yes, he's gone to Green's" replied
the doctor, despairingly. Hes got the
best of us after all"
Maybe he has," said Scraggs, "but
we'll see"
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18
EVENTIDE.

At eventide, at eventide,
The day drops anchor in the west,
The far horizon, crimson dyed,
Bears not a cloud upon its breast.
With silvery chime OF tinkling bells
The cows ccme slowly vending home,
Knee-deep they wade, through grassy dells,
Their dripping dewlaps fiecked with foam.
At eventide, at eventide,
The young moon shows his silver horn,
The noiseless bat Games forth TO glide
Above the fields OF rustling corn.
The owl bestirs him from his sleep,
And fits abroad with mufied wing,
While from the vale where shadows creep
The whippoorwiIrs soft numbers ring.
AT eventide, At eventide,
The glittering f~irefiies, one by one,
Swing tiny lanterns far and wide,
To tell .he beauteous day is done.
The daisy shuts her starry eye,
The tuneful woodbird seeks his nest
While evening croons her lullaby,
And rocks the weary world to rest.
Helen Whitney Clark, in Good Housekeeping.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

are of very light ladies' cloth. silk lined
throughout and tailor finished. A pref
ty travelling costume is made OF Har.
ris' tweed. the skirt slightly draped
upon the hips, the f~ullness massed at
the center back. The princess May"
coat has sloping rever and a swallow
tail back; in this particular case a
blouse vest of surah takes the place OF
the usual waistcoat
Great attention is paid to the style
and decoration Of travelling costumes
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

On the Safe Side-"What do you
mean by jabbing your umbrella in my
eye?" fiercely demanded an indignant
citizen at the corner of State and Madi-
son streets. He was a large, ross
eyed man, and twenty-seven persons
in the throng instantly begged his
pardon.-Chicago Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

S m button
ing straight
down from the
throat, others
fastening dag
onally. TIL e
IN o S t stylish
have am pie
vests of some
very rich or
fancy material.
For
full wearers are
models t h a
have gay fig
ured satin vest
a n q S IN a ii
double cape 8
over the Shout
ders. The new
S W allO vital
coats will be
smartly worn
by ST. Ter
women. 7 h G
cfyliSh
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

American Magnetic Women II Germany.
BERLIN. March a-American mag
netic women are having a hard time
here. Flossie Blanche, who. it was
claimed, made q decided success in
New York, was greeted with Kisses
upon making her debut in this city.
The manager Of the Concordia theater.
at which she appeared. discharged her,
and she is almost Pennies Anne
Abbott. the Gee. rgia Wonder" met
with a rather better reception at the
winter garden, but the general public
ridicules the idea that her feats ara
performed by means of magnetism and
credits her with great strength and
skill.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18
Mining Dea, in the Black Hills.

DEADwOoD, S. D.. March a-One Of
the largest mining deals in the history
of the Black Hills was consummated
Yesterday. The parties were the
Hardin Baker Mining Co. recently in.
corpOrated under the laws Of Wiecon-
sin, with headquarters at Milwaukee,,
who purchased the Gold Bullion Julia
C. and William l. Lodes, from LEROY,
G.. Hoyt and C. B. Strauss paying
therefor the sum of SEQ, 900. This is
only One Of many large mining deals
on the tapis that will be consummated
within the coming month.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

in these lat
ter d a y S.
T h e old
time i'd a
t h a t any
half W orn
passe S uit
was 6 o o d
enough t o
jaunt about
in is entire
routed,
q d W
the stylish
outfit to be
O on car
or steam
er j a s
much con-
sidared and
as essential
as any 9TH
part OF
t h ward
robe. Very
often I h G
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18

tailor cl o t h
and BannOck-
burn tweeds
have the pop
ular frise eff
feet in tn e
strip e S an d
plaid S, and
S o f b u t
70 ug S u r
ace wOOlenS,
wide vale di-
agonals, Eng
lis h serges.
High h l n n d
tweed and
Vicuna cloths
are used for
ailor-mad
costumes for
walking. shop
ping, travel
ing, etc. For
u Utility use
alone they are
uSually made
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-03-18
FASHION Letter.
Street and Travelling Costumes Trim
mings for summer Dresses. Etc.

Street and travelling. Costumes Trim.
mings for Summer Dresses. Etc.
Especial New York Correspondence
Fabrics to be wor upon the street
this spring are those seasonable French
and English varieties which have q
world wioe popularity. They are soft,
warm, light and very stylish. The fab.
RIGS do not greatly deviate from the
ruling taste of the past year and keep
within the same lines of affinity to gem
tlemeu's styles. showing on neutral
grounds fine indistinct checks. stripes
and minute dots. Some of the heavier
camel's hair goods, cheviots, English
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-10
THE PROPHET BlRD-t492.

The sails hung listless on the pictured sea
where green Sargasso meadows pulsed and
dreamed
IN liquid atmospheres; the sea birds free
On sitkeR piaions sank and rose and cleaned
A sea Of glass and mingling gold it seemed.
khe great sun rose, an open gate of heaven,
And landless seas filed the horizon broad.
Columbus gazed; when from some far shore
driven
By venturous wings, a happy land bird came
And sang upon the spars. The prophet pilot
heard
That winged messenger, on seas afiame.
That the dead air with mystic warblings
stirred,
And, as lone discoveTer, hailed the bird
bent out to lead the New Worlds ark of God.
DO, when the soul draws near its final haven
the advent anthem paipitates the light.
The sea grows calm, though in the morn. and
even
No hills Of palm rise radiant on the sight,
Nor silver shores, nor crowns of temples white
Mentions come, impalpable to sense,
The sea winds feel the distant hiehlands'
breath,
And venturous birds, the songs of Providence
Watt through the air above the tides of death
we Know celestial airs around us glow:
we know celestial tides course through the
sea;
Df spheres unseen we feel the influence:
Inc eye Of faith looks forward and believes,
Ana io' the white winged dove brings olive
leaves.
Youth g Companion.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-10

Napoleon described Talleyrand as one
whose face would preserve a smile while
he was being kicked from behind. Tai.
leyrand had his revenge 1T Is pity"
be said, that so great a man should have
such bad Manners" And the mot will
cling to Napoleon forever. Macaulay has
said the same thing in comparing Caesar
with Napoleon, But, after all, Caesar was
q gentleman. San Francisco Argonaut.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-10

One of the finest collections of antique
watches and miniatures is in a private
house and has never been exhibited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-12
FUN AT HARRISBURG.

DEMOCRATS are already swoop1ng down on
Harrisburg, and tho next few days viii; be
exceedingly lively at the State capital
Wiltidmsport Gazette.
TIE great struggle against Boss Harrity Is
about to begin. James NJ. Guffey, of Pitts
burg. is candidate for the Scott vacancy on
the National Committee. This makes the
boss smile exceedingly.--W Wilkesbdrre Record.
THE Democratic State Convention will
meet on Wednesday and will be a lively
gathering. Unless Wallace shall succeed in
harmonizing the factions there may be
serious trouble and possibly two conven-
Reconsideration Republican,.
A MAJORITY of the delegates to be chosen
to the Democratic National Conyentton on
Wednesday next will De opposed to the pre-
tensions of Mr.. Harrity to the bosship he Is
trying to create for himself. Stick pin
right Harrisburg Patriot.
THE convention will send Cleveland
phalanx to Chicago. but it need surprise no
one if the fight is carried up to the National
Convention doors. The anti-Harritv Demo
Gratis are not unlikely to choose delegation
of their own and appeal to Chicago.-PiiLa-
delphid Inquirer.
THERE is strong likelihood of smart and
stirring time in Democratic circles here next
week. Unless there is some Interchange of
taffy, suaar sticks, plums ETC., it is just
possible that the newspapers will have the
proceedings Of two conventions to report
instead of one.-Hdrrisbuyg Call.
THE Governor has been side-tracked be-
cause that was necessary in order that there
should be no mistake about landing Secre-
tary Harrity on the Democratic National
Committee. He is not only side-tracl,ed as
a first choice, but it has been made impossi-
BILE for him to unite the State delegation on
him as q second Philadelphia Press.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-12
AN ARGUMENT FOR PROGRESS

The recent furry among the repre-
sentatives of Southern chivalry in New
York City on account of some alleged re-
marks concerning each other by the fair
and feminine half of that charmed and
charming circle, has led an esteemed CO.
temporary to an erroneous deduction 1t
is that the affair will be likely to confirm
the old-fashioned view of woman's sphere
and privileges.
This view fails to take in the salient
points of the situation. The most ultra
oid-fashioned view of woman's sphere
and privileges is that presented by
the ancient representative of the Southern
first families. That idea very plainly does
not enter upon the futile and unchivalric
attempt to prevent women from talking of
each other. But when the talk trans
crosses the boundary that divides gossip
from scandal, since the woman cannot be
required to give satisfaction it calls upon
the husband, brother or other nearest male
relative to stand up and be shot at on the
field of honor. This ancient and con-
servative view of the sphere of the rights
of women, will impress itself upon the
men subjected to that hazard as very
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-12

hard lot for them. The difficulty Of curb
ing the female tongue stands out in equal
prominence with the disagreeableness of
being filled full Of holes by an offended
but expert duelist If the conservative
view of women makes the result of few
social remarks that the father, brother or
husband of the remarker must make him.
self target for the father, brother OF
husband of the remarkee, we hazard
nothing in saying that the fathers, brothers
and husbands will 60 in for Progress with
a large P and the advanced woman with
capitals all through her title.
Better, far better, for the peaceful
though inglorious masculine soul that the
woman of the lattar day shall be ad-
vanced enough to be responsible for her
own words than for the unfortunate man
to become the situs of a lead plant and
leave the fair and old-fashioned woman a
disconsolate widow-until she finds fresh
spouse to shoot and be shot on account of
her social jeasr d esprit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-12
THE CITY AUDIT.

The ordinance providing for an audit of
the city accounts was again introduced by
Councilman O'Donnell yesterday There
seems to have been good deal Of un-
necessary discussion on this issue, but
when its true significance is understood, it
is probable that those opposing it will
recognize that by doing so they place
themselves in false position.
There can be no good reason for object
ing to proper and thorough audit of the
city's affairs. 1t is to be taken as mat
ter of course that any institution handling
the public funds should have its ac-
counts audited at proper periods; and if
any criticism were to be offered on this
proposition, it Is that it has been toe long
deferred. To be complete, it must extend
back to the date of the last audit An
audit which leaves any period unaudited
would be equivalent to no audit at all.
With the recognition of the indisputable
propriety and business necessity of prop
erly auditing public accounts, it is to be
presumed that all who favor conducting
city affairs on business principles will
unite in passing measure for an audit
that will be complete and indisputable in
its findings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-12
The ENSIGN at the Alvin.

There is a deep and real human interest in
"The Ensign" drama by William Haworth
presented ut the Alvin Theater last night
before a large audience. The plot is
sufficiently thrilling and the story is an
honest, wholesome one OF patriotic heroism
chiefly. The play is built around the Mason
Slidell incident in the Civil War TO some
extent, but its appeal is simple and direct
enough. The heros life Is jeopardiZed by
his killing OF renegade American who
to serve a political end insults the
Stars and Stripes and the hero's sweetheart.
Mr.. Haworth takes the opposite view to that
espoused by Bronson Howard as to the COM
parative strength of love and patriotism
who shall decide which is right? Talking OF
other plays of the same class there are several
things in ''The Ensign" which remind one
of HELD by the Enemy" the court martial
scene and the offer of Co,ostOdi,, Dudley of his
literally sprinkled over the dialogue also.
Yet as a whole "The Ensign" is a bright,
clean play. with originality and gen
ntne dramatic force to recommend 1t.
the flag at the end of Act II, with its rather
buncombish 'epilogue, in which the word
"H-ll' is used very forcibly. The audience
cheered at this point and applauded gener-
ously. Mr.. Harry Mainhall made a very
handsome and manly hero, and George Faw-
cett's picture of a blunt, bluff old sailor
with big heart was very true and noble.
Ruth s1 Carpenter looked charming. and acted
the heroine with much sweetness and grace
The mt OF the gowns was noticed with envy
by the women. Miss Seymour was
Miss Mamie Moore, a mere child. played a
juvenile role with unusual repression and
naturalness. Mr.. Gleason's Irish Orderly
was better bit of acting than anything he
The scenery. especially the views of a man.
of-war's decks, was very fine, and the pro-
duction as a whole was singularly smooth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-12
AN ILLOGICAL INvEsTIG ALTON.

The newspaper assignment of sending a
reporter In the guise of destitute work
ingman around among the organized char
tiles has been tried again in New York.
The Telegram, which undertook it, gives
an extended report of the experiment, and
upon the fact that its reporter did not get
enough relief to amount to anything bases
the conclusion that 'city organizations in
tended TO benefit the deserving poor fail to
fill the bill"
In this conclusion the esteemed Telegram
is illogical. 1t may be the case that the
deserving poor are not relieved; but its in
vestigation does not prove the fact The
idea that it does, comes from failure to
recognize that the person sent to apply for
relief does not belong to the class of de-
serving poor. He was a pro tempore i'm
pcstor asking for charitable aid under
false pretenses The fact that be did not
get it proves that the charitable organiza-
tions were not taken in by this imposture
to the extent of wasting their substances.
AS far as this goes it is much more of a
vindication for the missions than if they
had wasted their relief upon person ap-
plying for it under false impersonation,
which may have been innocent enough of
its intent, but which it is not their bust
ness to accept.