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BUTTERFLY.
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH.
BY FLORENCE MARRYATT.

such affairs. All girls did, and it would be
a very dull time if she had no one to walk
to and from the theater with her, and carry
her bags and parcels, and be at her beck and
call from morning till night
Meanwhile, the other artists, even down
to the supers, all spoke of Miss Stanley
and Mr.. Grey as engaged" and no one
who had seen them together could have
thought otherwise. He became her very
shadow-her slave. While she went through
her performance he used to stand at the
wings, his pale face uncovered from the
Toad's mask, his deep, earnest ewes fixed on
Cissie's graceful figure, as if his gaze was
glued there. When she sung he hung
breathless on her notes When applause
succeeded her efforts his thin hands always
added to it.
When he was not on the stage with her
he stood and looked at her, and as soon as
the performance was over he hurried away
to rid himself of his cumbrous attire in
order to be in readiness to escort her home.
Every available space behind the scenes
used to be filled each evening by the young
gentlemen of Silverpool, for Mr.. Drummond
regarded such things with strictly business
eye, and permitted any license within
bounds that brought ''grist to the mill. 3"
The boards of the Ariel Theater was rather
dangerous place, therefore, for young
women who were disposed to be careless
and often watched Cissie with anxious
eyes, but Edmund never seemed to concern
himself in that way. He was too deeply
engrossed by his love for her and his belief
in her.
Naturally, everyone wanted to be intro
duced to Cissie. The press had lauded her
talents and appearance to the skies. She
had become quite notoriety in Silverpool,
and the visitors daily disgorged by the
Atlantic steamers frequently spent their
one evening in the town in seeing "but-
terhy"-as Cissie was generally called.
No young lady could be more particular
with her admirers than she was at first, and
as believed she would continue to be. Not
that 1 thought she was in earnest about
| Edmund Grey. Truth to tell 1 never
| thought her in earnest about anybody, and
| no more she was, until Lord Philip Free
land came upon the scene.
Why are women so fond of q title? Why
are they fattered by attentions from a lord
which they would disclaim from q COM
moner? What is there in an empty handle
to q mans name to make him any the better
worth consideration? And yet it is an in
disputable fact that a title will gain consid-
Grafton. Lord Philip Freeland was an
empty-headed young fool. His father had
sent him out to the United States, hoping
that a knowledge of the world might teach
him wisdom; but he returned much the
| same ss he went To bet on q race course,
to frequent music halls, or TO loiter behind
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LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

A Turkish torpedo boat is missing.
Tho "rustler' war has broken out
afresh.
Georgia Central telegraphers struck yes
terday.
The French Chamber will raise the duties
on spirits.
Border Mexicans are looking for another
revolution.
The corn crop in sections of Mexico is
partial failure.
The worst snow storm of the year is in
progress in Iowa.
The belief that Fl. Clay King will be
pardoned is growing in Tennessee.
-Lip1nore & Co. ,jute merchants of Dundee,
Scotland, have failed, owing s5OOO,OOO.
The British bark Stanley is lost in China
It's feared she was wrecked by typhoon-
-Frsncoise Edouard Joachim Coppce, the
French poet, is seriously i'll with Dronchlt1s-
-Conyress will be asked for within fort
night for $500, 900 more for the WORLDS Fair.
Gladstone has summoned the Cabinet to
a special meeting TO discuss the home rule
-wuillmeau, the Cleveland faster, has
omit in disgust. The public didn't patronlze
him.
Troops have been asked for to suppress
an outbreak among Assinoboine Indians IN
Montana.
Warrants are out for 1S0 ex-Kansans,
charged with being 'sooners' in the Okla
homa rush.
The Worlds Fair horticultural building
will be formally opene ed as winter garden
December 90.
-Bagley, the tnieving express messenger,
has been sentenced dt Davenport la'' 10 z7S
years in the Denitenttary.
MANY deputies in the Spanish Cortes
yociferousIy shouted "Viva Republica" yes
terday. 1t caused q sensation.
-.rhe Ropes gold mine, near 1shpeming.
Mich, has closed down, as the stockholders
will no longer furnish money.
The police of Belleville, H., have
arrested Henry Moss and David HENDRICKS,
counterfeiters o. silver dollars.
"A negro woman at Edgefeld county, S.
c. has been arrested for numbering her oaby'
cooking it and serving it to guess
The Columbia Spring Company is the
name of n new 81 900 600 trust. The La Be lie
Company, of Pittsburg, Is member.
-OhIo's woman exhiUit ut the Worlds
Fair is in danger of not materialiZin".g All
on account of Indifference and row among
lady managers
"A prominent business man Of Clinton,
Ind, William z. BlandforI, is fu2ttiVe
forger. He left his livery and. livestock
business financial wreck,
Two masked bandits took the Colorado
tOWn oL Ullebte ounu'.J ofohIIE., ,I-Ns
dismounting they held up several business
houses, reaping q rich harvest.
"A bill has been introduced in the Mexi-
can Chamber OF Deputies authorizing the
President during the next five years TO make
contracts and grant privileges ana conces-
sions TO new industries
Captain George N Woodbridge, cashier
OF the Savings bank o. Richmond, Va, and
one OF the best known clubmen OF tiat Ct
committed suicide at his residence. The
cause for the deed is unknown.
Three masked men invaded the saloon
of 8. J. Case, at Burlington road camp
Wyc., Saturday night Two men were Killed
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down with pouting lips to the supper table.
As for Grey, the lamplight revealed him to
be white as death. Murmuring some excuse
about a headache, he said he wanted noth-
ing to eat and took himself off to his own
room. Twas too much annoyed to trust
myself to speak at first, but when we were
alone could no longer keep silent.
1 reproached her for her folly In en-
couraging the attentions of Lord Freeland,
whose object, 1 assured her, could not be
matrimony; whereas Mr.. Grey, who really
loved and would gladly marry her, was
evidently deeply hurt at her Irritation with
the brainless young aristocrat.
She passionately resented my remarks
and nv interference, and demanded my
reasons for refusing to believe that Lord
Freeland would propose. She was sure
that he was deeply in love, and reminded
me that many stage artists had married
into the aristocracy.
As to Edmund Grey, whose cause l
pleaded earnestly, when 1 referred to him
Cissie colored deeply She knew perfectly
we'll what meant, though she obstinately
pretended not to do so.
81 don't understand you'll"
'Cissie! that is not true. For the last
six weeks you have let Edmund Grey be-
Eeve that you favored his suit You have
not actually engaged to him, you have let
the world think you were. Are you going
to throw him over now?"
Certainly not. There is nothing to
throw over Mr.. Grey is my friend, and
suppose he will continue to be SO. "
''You are playing with me- You know
that he is more than your friend; that he
is deeply in love with you. You have seen
it and encouraged it, and if you jilt him
now I will not answer for the eonse-
quences.
Cissie was silent, and I went on;
Edmund Grey is a genius-with more
brains in his little finger than that idiotic
lord of yours has in his whole body, and
geniuses are more sensitive than fools. II
you do this thing you will cut him to the
very soul-perhaps spoil his whole life,
and the SIN will lie at your door And
when you have wounded him, will your
fine lord marry you? Not bit of it! He
will insult and leave you, unless-whlch
God torbid!-he drags you down with him.
"You seem to know all about 1t, cried
Cissie, pertly, as she left me and ran up to
bed.
was afraid my remonstrance had not
mended matters, and the sequel proved 1t.
Lord Philip was in his usual place the fol.
lowing evening, and few days afterward
as Mr.. Grey and were walking quietly
together, we met her, all smiles and bushes,
promenading by his side. Edmund did not
remark on the occurrence, but saw his
pale face turn almost livid, and be COM
pressed his lips tightly together.
"Cissie is very thoughtless, but she
means no HARM said. "Her head is
turned with the fattery she receives, but
her heart is in the right place"
81 hope So" he replied, and then knew
his eyes were as open as my own. He spoke
to Cissie for the first time after this encoun-
ter, aud there was quarrel between them.
She was unhappy about IL ss well ss him
self, though she protessed to be only In
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shall never forget the pantomlme sea-
son of 1886. 1t was brilliantly successful.
Managers Wed with each other who should
produce the finest spectacle, and no one of
them spared less expense than Mr.. Drum
mond, of the "Ariel" theater in Silverpool.
He had secured one OF the best pieces, and
engaged all the prettiest women he could
lay hold of. Silverpool, being an important
seaport town. full of visitors as we'll as
residents, his house was cramme6 night
after night, and his pantomime, 'The But
terfy's Ball' was pronounced by the press
to be one of the best ever produced.
The first time saw Cissie Stanley, and
heard her sing, was not surprised at his
success. She was just the very prettiest
girl had ever seen. She possessed rich,
Tull voice, as sweet as thrush singing In
the early morning, and her dancing was one
of the most wonderful things had ever
witnessed. When she ran on the stage,
with two enormous transparent wings at
her back, dressed in a light costume
made to initiate the body of butterfly, and
executed pirouette which almost
seemed to keep her quivering in the
air, she did not appear to dance so much as
to fly.
Well might she have been chosen for 8
butterfly 1t was her very nature 10 De
frivolous and unthinking and careless But
she might have spared poor Edmund Grey.
She and he and lived in the same house,
and soon grew to know each other we'll We
were much on par in the company; 1 fill
ing the part of the Fairy Queen, and Ed
mund that of the Butterfly Princes rival
the ungainly Toad. Often have 1 pitied
the poor young man in the aTduous task he
had undertaken. He was not strong. His
limp, thin hair, palld face, and attenuated
body all spoke of a weakly constitution.
have seen him ready to faint in the course
of the performance as ne lifted the huge
Toad head for few moments, to breathe
the air and wipe away the perspiration
that streamed down his features. But he
would never spare himself He was very
clever, and he liked applause, for Cissie's
sake, if not for his own, and neglected no
means of gaining It
For he was deeply and ardently in love
with her from the very beginning, and she
encouraged his admiration. Sometimes
demonstrated with her on the subject. l
saw how much in earnest Edmund was, and
how little she cared for him. But she
always laughed at me and nv sermons. MI.
Grey understood her perfectly, she affirmed.
He was not such a simpleton as took him
for He knew it was a pleasant acqualnt-
anceship and nothing more. 1fhe really
thought it would end in anything-with q
shrug OF her pretty shoulders-well, ne
must be goose. She had had dozens OF
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MESSRS MELLOR & HOENE, OF II Fifth Avenue
de14-1s2
and three wounded while the place was

and three wounded while the place was
looted. A poker game was looted.
Melinda Mellingie, a Galveston woman
of bad repute, was found in her room Head'
with her throat cut and completely dlsen-
boweled, sitting at table WITH her nehu ,,,, on
mother who was arrested on suspicion
The Buffalo Board of the School Exam
iners i'll its first annual report, condemns
the school buildings of the city, and recon-
mends the building OF IL new structures az
an estimated cost OF 1000 each, for whlcn
it is proposed to make a special approprla-
tion.
"A syndicate Of Great Darlington and
New York business men has purchased soule
land on the HousatOnic river anu viii WIZ
ut once erect a cotton mill three stories
high. The mill will employ about lou hahus.
The land has one of the best water powers
south of Glendale
Mrs. Langtry has offered ESQ for infor.
nation as to the authorship OF an un npIets- p as
ant story about herself. At supper a. t,,e ,,o
Savoy Hotel in London, 1t IS alIeSeu' Sh9
threw butter at a number of gentlemen, anu
was requested to finish the meal IN O private
room and then to quit the hotel
Two old women, Purrie and Merrill by
name, who have been telling fortunes a.
Wilmington, Del, for a week, were arrest19
charged with witchcraft. They were heIQ
for hearing The penalty for fhe me, oHeHSe il' t5s
is one years imprisonment, one hour IN tno
pillory and slO0 fine, but the plIIory Is
omitted in the case Of q woman.
-Diligent inquiry into the disappearance
of Joseph Mecnuski, q laborer who lett DIS
home in Manyunk saturday night 20 pur-
chase some wood and failed to return, de-
veloped the fact that the man was mur-
dered. Adam Cole, Thomas Crock, Martin
Crock and wife and Peter NiAI are lockeu
mn to await the action of the Coroners
jury.
In the United States District Court AZ
Philadelphia the cases OF four mail wagon
drivers convicted of stealing packages they
were conveying from the postofhce 70 man
Charles Shock, $500 fine and two years ana
six months; John Hooper, $500 hne ana Two
years; Richard Dixon, $500 fine ana two
evidence, Sl00 fine and nine months.
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inch border of sable fur on the edge OF the
br;m. and trimming of bow of narrow
dark green velvet ribbon supporting pair
OF rams horns of rifle bird feathers, re-
lieved with Celatine jet scales posed on the
ton and strings of the ribbon.
Another little capote intended for visit
ing and evening wear was OF velvet In
lively tone of watermelon pink. 1t had
The brim bordered with a narrow band Of
rabIe fur, bow of brown velvet ribbon
supporting an aiCrette of wired jet on the
tor. and strings set at the back of an inch
wide velvet ribbon: and little bonnet OF
turquoise-blue velvet is trimmed with an
Alsatian bow of sealskin supporting a
ieyted brown wisp of aigrette.
Here is one more model for the month.
The crown is draped with velvet in strong
rose pink and brim of cophitura plumage,
trimmed with Irish cut lace, bow of the
lace on the top confined by rhinestone
buckle, h olding a whip of cophitura feath-
ers, and narrow black velvet ribbon strings
FIORFTTF.
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the scenes of q theater, still seemed to Lord
Philip to make up the sum total OF exist
ence, and as he had an ample allowance he
generally contrived to do as he liked. When
he had seen our pretty butterfly, and found
he could gain access to the green room, he
STAYED in Liverpool for that very purpose.
At first we-by we, I mean Edmund and
myself-looked upon Lord Philips atten-
tions to Cissie as we die on those of her other
admirers. We did not even know he was a
lord. He was very ordinary and 1nslgnlf1-
cant looking individual, aud did not appear
either brilliant or agreeable. He came be-
hind the scenes every evening elaoorately
dressed in the latest fashion, with diamond
solitaire a crush hat,a faultless button-hole,
and his hair parted in the middle He spoke
with a lisp and languid drawl, and was, in
fact. like all the other fools who frequent
such places. But when he appeared in the
same place every night and spent all his time
talking to CissIe, when he began to bring her
flowers and bonbons, we could not help OBJ
serving him; and one evening put the ques-
tion to her:
"Who is your friend, Cissie?"
"Lord Philip Freeland." she replied.
"What fool he looks?" 1 remarked.
Cissie drew herself up with an assumption
of dignity.
ii e Is the SOL Ol Tie Vi w dIuCIly
and he has any amount of money, so L beg
YOU will speak of him with little more
respect" she said, as she moved awav.
laughed at the airs she gave herself. Very
shortly Lord Philip became more bold ard
pressing in his attentions. He even waited
At the stage door one night, and soon as
we appeared he started forward and offered
his arm to Cissie to escort her home. She
accepted it-she, who had never failed to
walk home with Edmund Grey before.
Then thought it was time l should speak,
for was looked upon as kind of chaperon.
1 did not say anything till we reached our
little apartments, when l saw that Lord
Philip made as though he would enter
with us.
"Excuse me, SIR" said, placing myself
before him, "but we cannot have the
Measure of asking you in. 1t is very late
and Miss Stanley and I make point of
never bringing anyone home to snpper."
"Indeed Per-waps tomorrow morning,
then, NAV call and see you," he replied.
1--WE are not in position to receive visi-
tors at any time" said rather curtly.
"Our rooms are very small, and not such
as YOU have been accustomed to."
IOh!-ah!-weallyi I shouldn't be well
come, 1 perceive. Well Miss Stanley, I
must saw au revoir till tomorrow evening
when 1 shall have the adowable pleasure to
see you agsin," said Lord Philip, in an
offended tone.
.'ohl my lord" cried Cissie, II am SO
sorry"
at is exceedingly awkward, but Miss
Maitland plays dwagon to you and won't let
me in. Never mind. Twill see you again
to-mowwow. Good night" And ignoring
Edmund Grey and myself in the rudest
manner, Lord Philip Freeland squeezed
Cissie's hand and walked hastily away.
We passed iuto our humble apartments a
yery discontented trio I could see that
Cisais was angry by the way In which she
flung her hat and gloves on the sofa and not
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censed.
81 can't stand this kind of thing any
longer" she said to me with flashing eyes;
"and if 1 am not to speak to friend with
out being subjected to abuse and fault
finding, I shall look out for other apart
ments.
"Come, Cissie be good, and acknowledge
that Edmund has reason to be dissatisfied. 3"
fThere's no harm in little walk" she
pouted, ''and Edmund is absurdly jealous.
A nice sort of husband he'll make if I'm
never to speak to another man."
'eYou do think of poor Edmund SIS a pos
sible husband, then?"
She colored.
.... To. be continued tomorrow
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Fair Fads in Fashion,

ORNAMENTAL combs OF Shell, OF jet and of
paste are worn u good deal on evening coif-
fUres-
LEATHER waistcoats are smart: so are those
Of white corduroy with tiny blue silk dots,
pink cloth and blue-gray silk with white
dots
EVERYTHING is shot-velvet, silk, wool and
pauze. The new evening silks show line
stripes on q shot watered ground, many
colored like the chameleon.
The newest way of adjusting hat strings is
to cross them under the chin, pass them
round the neck to the back, tie them be-
meath the hair, allowing the ends TO fall
loose.
THOSE fat sausage-like curls and massive
braids are now to give way to simple,
oyal-shaped knot of hair, worn rather low
i'm the neck. This will be hard on the snub-
nosed women and those whose noses are
more than 'gip-tilted like flower"
WITH nerves unstrung ana head that aches
Wise woman Bromo-Seltzer takes-lOc a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-14

When on visit to Iowa, Mr.. K. Dalton, Of
Luray, Russell County, Kansas, called at the
laboratory of Chamberlain & Co, Des Moines,
to show them his six year old boy, whose life
had been saved by Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy, it having cured him of a very severe at
tack of Group Mr.. Dalton is certain that II
saved his boys life and is enthusiastic in 6i-
praise of the Remedy
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Games. Games. Games.

All the latest and best in the market, such
as Road to Washington. BObb. Posting. Mag,
netic Fish Pond, Columbian Exhibition
Parcheesi Halma, Parlor Bagatelle, Pool
Drummer Boy, Messenger Boy, Desec1Ve.
Wild West, jolly Marble Game and dozens
of other good games can be seen at J. W.
Groves Fifth avenue. Prices from % cents
ND.
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4 Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor gentle action and sooth-
ing effect of syrup OF Figs, when in need OF
a laxative, and if the father mother be
costiVe or bilious, the most gratifying re.
suits follow its use; so that IL is the best
family remedy known and every family
should have a bottle.
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Toys, Toys, Toys.

. No such q bewildering and amusing line
of Xmas goods ever shown in Pittsburg as
are now on exhibition at Groves, Fifth ave-
nue.. It's worth your while to see them,
even If you do not want to purchase.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-14

Cabinet photos 81 80 per doz. Panel pict-
ure free with every doz. better grade. Guar
antee given with every order Crayons
from So 50 up. Large assortment OF frames
Lowest prices. Lies Portrait Studio, 10 and
II Sixth street.
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SLIGHTLY USED UPRIGHT PIANO AT A
BARGAIN.
HenricIxs Music Co., Ltd.

An excellent upright piano, just as good
as new, worth $400 will be sold for s225 cash,
or q small increase on easy payments This
instrument will be fully warranted to pur-
chaser Call or write atonce. Address
HE6RIoKs MUSIC Co., LTD,
10l and l03 Fifth avenue.
Largest and most complete music house In
Pennsylvania.
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Pure Food Products.

Miller Bros, 1S3 Federal street, Allegheny,
sell only the finest and purest OF groceries
and food products. Their prices are always
reasonable Goods delivered everywhere.
Send for price list.
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More CrOOkednesS.

den, No. 70 Tustin street, has had the ap-
penrence of his face wonderfully improved
by the skillful hand OF DR.. Sadler, s04 Penn
avenue, in removing the crookedness OF his
eyes.
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n,ora and aandkerchief Gases.

Satin novelties, sachets, ETC., Christmas
cards, booklets and novelties at half price
to close out. Open every evening.
Jos. EICBBAUM 4 Co., AZ Filth avenue.
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BROWNIE stamps, the latest and most
amusing thing out for children. Buy set
aud make the little ones happy for Xmas.
For sale By J. W. Grove, Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-14

DEwIrrs Little Early Risers.' No gripping,
no pain, no nausea: easy pill to take.
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1t Speaks for Itself,

The line OF Xmas goods shown by James W.
Grove, Fifth avenue. LOOK 1t over before
you buy.
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ITTSBURG'S ~#== LEADING *==@ MUSICIANS
ON 7HE: NEW SCALE, KIMBALL PIANO.
NEW SCALE

PtSbm
AdGn Lillian Nodeca
Lebin Minnie Hau and
of Kmban pleasure
would naturally confidence
w. w. KINGBAIL CO.
A A. FISHER
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-14

W. W. KIMBALL CO., CHICAGO:
P1TTsBURG, Aug. 2, 1892.
GENTLEMEN-I have examined several of the Kmball
Pianos and free admit that, after thorough test
and that through careful analysis of the scientific well
as artistic requirements of rclass modern musical in
strument, that the Kmbal Piano possesses them all to
the highest degree of perfection appears to me that IN
addition to a number of and excellent things which
have any other instrument, Mr.. Kmbal has
sought the best points of modern mechanism and COM
bned them the result of which is the truly artistic piano
which bears his
Yours truly,
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Have You Seen the Guitars
At Alex Ross music house? The finest as
sortment and lowest prices in these cities.