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succumbed during the last month to an in.
ternal disease, due, 1t was supposed, to some
accidental injury.
| The parents, who had never recovered
from their grief at Toms flight, were deep.
| ly stricken by the death of Luke.
Bereaved of his two sons, their father de-
| clared he had nothing left to work for
there was enough for his wife and himself
Why, then, should he toll and slave?
So in few months after their sons death
1 he ceased his constant work and super
vision, and the farm suffered in conse-
! quence.
His wife, unremitting in her care of him,
endeavored to conceal her own sorrow in
| order to minister to his
In these endeavors she was aided and
strengthened by Rose Arnott, who in pro-
| portion as she found Toms parents despond-
| ing or failing, cheered and assisted them.
William Arnott, her father, after his
weary illness, which had been caused by a
fall from q scaffolding, had completely re-
covered his health, resumed his duties as
builder and had lately been promoted to
the post of foreman.
Rose, in her ripening womanhood, fresh
rs the wild flowers among which she lived,
with her shy, pretty manners and sweetness
=
swains She encouraged none, so by degrees
they left off worrying her, one after the
other-declaring among themselves, that
she thought still of her boy-friend Tom
him as had gone to America-and who, like
enough, after all, she might never see again.
Rose and Toms parents had duly re-
ceived letters from Tom three or four times
o year. At first the reports were far from
promising, though written in as hopeful a
strain as possible. Then the news came
that be had obtained regular and suitable
work, which, though poorly paid, promised
welf for the future.
At the close of the second year of absence
he returned the money he had taken from
his father; and later still few useful pres
ents arrived from him. He always declared
in answer to suggestions as to his return
home that he dared not venture. He was
haunted by the fear that should he do so
the dead bird would appear in the shape of
policeman's summons to avenge its foul
and most unnxtural murder"
As time went on, and Rose noted the
growing dependency of Toms parents, a
thought for their ultimate relief struck her,
which she determined to carry into execu-
tion.
Privately she had made inquiries as to
the dangers that might attend Toms reap
pearance, after the lapse of more than three
years
Without exception she had been assured
that, tn ugh it was just possible the sum-
mons for this old offence might be renewed,
such proceedings would, to say the least, be
most unlikely and, under the circumstances,
uniustifable. The lapse OF time, and re-
spectability of the family, and the youths
good character at the time would all help to
excuse the ofense.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
CHAPTER I.

1t had been an unusually drv summer.
The thirsty earth, psrched through waiting
for the long delayed rain, had, as though
hopeless of absorbing sufficient nutriment
through her pores, opened and split into
deep ruts, ready like SO many open mouths
to catch the sorely needed moisture.
Farmers were loud in their complaints,
papers wrote dismally relative to the ap-
preaching crops. and prayers for rain had
been offered in most of the churches
The cloudless sky which morning after
morning met the eager inquiry of the
farmers, and nightly gave promise of as fair
q day succeeding, strengthened the i'm
preston already prevalent, that under ex-
listing circumstances their crops suffered
rather than gained by their being longer
standing.
A few, therefore, of the farmers in and
around the village of High Leighton, if
ssch scattered homesteads deserved the title
of village, had commenced cutting their
corn and we're already busy harvesting
The men at Perrat's farm were giving
over work for the night, as their master
with his two sons entered the comfortable
kitchen parlor, where a substantial supper
was spread, and where Elizabeth Perrat,
wife and mother, sat with her work at the
open door awaiting the return of her men
folk
Luke" she said, addressing the elder
son, who besides his father and stalwart
young brother of 16 looked strikingly deli
cate, you've never been without your tea
all this while? Father and Tom may 90 so
long without, but it is foolish for you. Why
didn't you come home, or might have sent
some over for the three of you it you'd told
ME Won weren't coming"
"All right, mother" he answered. "Rose
Arnott brought her fathers tea down
to the field, and as there was deal more
than he could manage, they made me have
some" wiping as he spoke the Precipitation
from his face and neck, before he threw
himself YEARLY into an arm chair by the
tea table.
The men when they had finished polish
ing their scythes and had flung them in
their place followed Luke's example and
were soon enjoying hearty meal.
ibid you say Arnott was in the field?
Surely he is too ill to be of any use,"
Elizabeth Perrat remarked to her husband.
Hes too ill to be anywhere but in his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
CHURCH AGAINST THEATER.

They Can't Get on rs Neighbors, So the
Opera House Has to Shut Up shop.
CHICAGO, Aug. 22-For some time the
congregation of the Englewood Baptist
Church and the management of the Chicago
Opera House, which stands next to the
sacred edifce, have been st open war over
the subject of Sunday night performances
The church enlisted the police on its side,
and last night Lieutenant Burdick, with a
squad of men, marched upon the stage and
threatened the actors with arrest if they
proceeded with the play. Their work was
stopped and the audience dismissed.
As the people fled out of the theater the
congregation of the church, headed by the
pastor, greeted them with loud cheers of
triumph at their success. The proprietor
of the opera house says he will keep his
place open Sunday nights, and the end is
not yet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23

you, when it turned out to be this thing, I"
dragging the pheasant from his basket.
If Tom had experienced uncomfortable
sensations regarding the slaughter of the
bird, sacred to sportsmen, before coming to
the Arnotts, they were anything but les.
sened when William Arnott whistled pro.
tentiously and his wife flung up her hands
in dismay as they saw the bird.
When, however, they were assured that
forbore adding to his apprehensions, and
bidding him observe absolute silence on the
subject, comforted him by saving it should
be plucked and the feathers destroyed at
once; the bird they intended to sup on.
Tom strictly obeyed their injunctions a.
to being silent about shooting the bird,
therefore the event which happened on the
following day completely overpowered his
people with surprise and CONSERVATION.
It was noon, wanting but a short time to
the laborers' midday meal, and master and
men were working right merrily.
The hot sun shed its burning rays, but
the scythes moved in unison apparently as
steadily as they had done when the reapers
started in the early morning.
Luke Perrat and the invalided Arnott
alone rested; lying in the shade of some
wheat sheaves. A few children minding
babies were singing together one of their
school songs Their childish voices rang
sweetly oer the harvest field.
Before the brightsun over the hills,
In the corn fields poor Mary Is seen,
Impatient her little blue apron to ill
With few scattered ears she can CLEAN.
Suddenly Arnott laid q heavy hand on
Luke's arm, saying excitedly.
"Look! Yonder comes policeman. Go,
speak to him, and stop him from coming
among the men. Iwill send your brother
to you. Quick! 1 can't explain now." he
added in answer to the young mans puzzled
inquiry. 'Go."
Luke Perrat went to the policeman, and
while talking to him led him to where they
would be unobserved, and where his father
and Tom quickly Joined them.
Tom there received summons from the
policeman to appear before the magistrates
in the county town on Friday next, for the
unlicensed shooting Of pheasant on the
turnpike road. It was all out through the
of6ciousness of the official, who, newly ap-
pointed to the village, had seen the deed
committed, and hoping to commend himself
to the higher powers, summoned him on
the charge of poaching.
The Perrats, who from father to son had
borne an unblemished name, and been re-
spected alike by those above and beneath
them, were told that their son Tom would
in all probability suffer imprisonment un-
de the rigid laws to guard the sacredness
OF sport. and avenge unauthorized intru-
sion on its domain.
Indignant as they were, yet their sorrow
and sympathy with their sons trouble far
out-weighed their anger. They were de-
termined, however, to explain matters at
headquarters and settle ali, If possible, BY
offering to pay heavy fine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23

As for Tom, ip the heat of his youthful
horror at the prospect Of imprisonment and
the disgrace it would bring on his family,
he resolved to take flight.
When the family were sleeping he took
from his desk his small store of money,
added to it a few pounds of his fathers,
made bundle of his clothes, and leaving a
letter to explain and ask pardon for all,
promising to repay the money he had just
taken, he stole noiselessly out of the house
and made his escape.
A friend of Toms had left the village to
60 out to America, where he had work
often asked Tom to join him. He was then
at Southampton waiting for the ship to
sail. Tom would join him there and seek
his fortune in the New World.
Instead, however, of taking the direct
road, he turned aside to the Arnott's cot
tage.
All was in darkness. Picking up some
earth he threw it against the attic window.
In few moments head appeared, which
by the light OF the harvest moon he at once
recognized as belonging to Rose.
II will come down at once" she said,
"wait a moment"
"Oh, Tom" she cried as she Joined him
and held out her hand, "what will you do?
what will you do?"
When Tom had told her his plans, he no
ticed that she was fully dressed, and broke
off suddenly to ask how it was.
81 could not sleep; I felt somehow you
would come. And must you really 60 away
over the sea or be put in PRISON." She be-
gan to cry, adding brokenly, 1T was all for
us, too! Oh, Tom! Toni"
Toms large brown eyes were clouded,
and his voice husky, as he said. taking her
hand and gently strokiug it-'Don't take
on 50, Rose-don't! I'll come back again.
God willing, when the fools, policemen,
and magistrates have forgotten all about it
and I'll write to you, and when you know
where am you'll write too, won't you?"
''Yes, yes!" she sobbed out
81 must be going, Bose. must indeed!
Goodby, voa know how fond am of you,
don't you? Say goodby to your father and
mother, and-Rose, promise me you won't
walk out with any other fellow, will you?"
His voice was very thick now.
81 won't Tom. L promise you. Oh, I
couldn't!' %
"will you give me kiss, Ross?" he
asked, ito take with me and think of when
I'm lonely?"
"Oh, Tom," and she threw her arms
round his neck. He kissed her wet face
spd bade God bless her, then took her to
the cottage door, and waiting till he had
heard the bolt drawn within, walked rap
idly away.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23

SUITES.

The prices start at S7a.so for a
pretty 6-piece Suite consisting of
Sofa, Divan, Rocker, Arm Chair
and 2 Small Chairs. The next is a
Tapestry Suite at $50. Then $40,
$50, SIS, 500 in either Pushes or
Tapestries. Each one distinct new
design.
Then on up to the finer Satin
Damasks, Brocatelles, Wilton Rugs,
ETC., at 500 s1oo, s1a5, s15o.
Each one gem and worth many
SIS S more than we now ask for
them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
Vessel to Be Ordered to Liberia.

Of State has requested the Navy Depart
ment to send naval vessel to Liberia some
time during October. The request has no
significance beyond an observance of the
usual custom of this Government of sending
an American ship to Liberia twice q year
for the purpose of establishing precedent
for other nations and as mark of recogni-
tion by the United States of the Liberian
Government. The request will be complied
with and some vessel now near that country
will be ordered to fulfill this courtesy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
PRISONERS NOT BADLY TREATED.
Result of an Examination Requested by
Knights Of Labor Ofacial.

Result OF an EIamInation ReQuested BY Q
Knights Of Labor Ofacial.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Late last week
the Department of Justice, at the request of q
prominent knights of Labor official, instruct
ed Examiner Crossthwsite to make an in
vestigstion of the charges that prisoners
taken during the time of the mining troubles
in the Couer d'Alene region in Idaho are
badly treated. To-day the Department re-
ceived the following telegram from the Ex-
aminer, dated at Wallace, Idaho:
have carefully examined prisoners and
jailers here, given the prisoners opportunity
to make complaints. and find absolutely no
grounds for reports of improper treatment
at this time. There is an abundance of good
food and pure water. Considering the cir.
cumstances the treatment of the prisoners
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23

CARL JUNCTION, Mo-, Aug. 22.-The
American mastodon now being e1humed at
this place has cost two lives already. Buck
Lawrence descended into the shaft out of
curiosity in the absence Of the regular
miners and was overcome BY bad air. T.
W. Morrow went down to his assistance,
but finding the air too bad attempted to
climb out, only to fall back just ss his
hands touched the landing board
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23

William McCann Released From jail.
William Mccain, charged with attempted
burglary in breaking into a grocery store
on Roberts street, was released from Jail on
$1,000 bail yesterday by Judge McClung
His father. Michael McCann, became his
bondsman
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
Good Cooking

Is one of the chief blessings Of every home
To always insure good custards. puddings,
sauces. etc., use Gail Borden eagle"
Brand Condensed Milk. Directions on the
label. Sold by your grocer and druggist.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
A Suit Against the CITY,

Messrs. Egan & McQuade yesterday en-
tered suit against the city of Pittsburg to
recover s., ,2s5 80, a balance claimed to be
due on work on the sewer on Lowry street
river.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
CHAPTER II.

Three years had passed away since Toms
flight, and during those years the Peratts
had not been so prosperous as of yore.
Their elder son, Luke, instead of regain
ing strength. as the doctors prophesied, had
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
Vacation Il Over.

. Your clothing will need pressing or clean
ing perhaps. Try Pfeifer, 4<8 smithfield
street, 100 Federal street, Allegheny.
Telephones 1864 and 3469. Trsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
One Dollar

VIII open a bank account at the Peoples
Savings Bank, 81 Fourth avenue. Start now
to save your money for the W orld's Fair and
old age. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
Chairs. Rockers.

First-We have about 400 odd
lots of Chairs, 2, 8, 4 and S Of
kind. They go at your price-not
ours.
Second-A pile of 50 doz.--6oo
Chairs--made to sell at $3.50, but a
"cart wheel" (S1) will buy them.
They're Solid Antique Diners. Pretty,
inviting and comfortable.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23

BUeINE is q powerful disinfectant, and
kills reaches, bedbugs and other insects the
instant it touches them. Is cents
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
.EDMUNDSON & PERR|NE
GREAT AUGUST TRADE SALE
Furniture * and * CARPETS

This
We
Account Theresn
plg all This Annual
a sudha chneasn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23

DE wrrr's Little Early Risers Best pall
for biliousness. sick headache, malaria.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23
TEACHERS AS PUPILS.
Opening of the Forty-Second Insti-
tute of Allegheny County.
700 PRETTY SCHOOL MARMS
Take Deep Interest in the Proceedings Of
the First Day.
CLEVER ADDRESS BY HON. A. s. DRAPER

EVEN hundred of the
ia school teachers of AL
legheny county took pos
session of the High
School yesterday and for
four mortal hours talked
"shop.
In other words, the
forty-second annual ses-
sion of the Allegheny
County Teachers Insti-
tute was held, and as each
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-23

and every one of the fair and intellectual
"schoolmarms" who were present Is
member of the Institute, and was convinced
that she had a perfect right to participate
in the proceedings, the general effect was
alike interesting and unique. The teachers
of the county may possess intellectual
faults, but there is no discounting the fact
that, considered collectively, they are about
as fair and pleasing group of knowledge
dispensers as can be found within the con-
fines of the State.
The convention was formally inaugurated
in the morning. 1t began in the conven-
tIonal way. The Chairman, Prof. Samuel
Hamilton, of Braddock, who, by the way, 10
also the County Superintendent of Schools,
called the meeting to order shortly after 3
o'clock.
Inaugurafing New System.
Prof Hamilton said among other things
that he wanted the teachers of Allegheny
county to try their hardest to make the
Teachers Institute one of the finest in the
land. Mr. Hamilton gave few of the de-
tails of his scheme. His idea is to divide
the body into classes and each class to be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-09
DRUGGISTS.
ESTABLISHED 1892.

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THos. LEADBEATER. E.s L~EADBEATER, JR.
E. S. LEADBEATER & SONS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS,
1O5 and 1O7 south Fairfax street,
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cincs, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia for
j.. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas q Co.'S
Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, &c.
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
Preparations.
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &c, direct from the manufacturers
We are therefore enabled to supply the trade
with all goods usually carried by a well-ap-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Core
spondcnce invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-09
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

knights Tcmplar, Old Dominion Command.
cry meets every third Friday of each month
at Masonic Temple.
Royal Arch Chapter: Mount Vernon Rovl
Arch Chapter meets every first Friday ofes9b
month at Masonic Temple.
Observation-Disclosures Lodge Of Va.
sons meets on the second and fourth Thr-.
days of each month.
Andrew Jackson Lodge of lIaSon> meet, m
the first and third Thursdays of each month
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows. No. Is
meets in their hall, on north Columbus SIN,
every Friday night.
Sarcpta Lodge |. o. @. T.. No. i6. meets in
their hall, on King street. every Tuesday
night.
Marley Encampment. No. e. meets every
second and fourth Monday at Odd Fellow,
Hall, north Columbus street.
Mechanics Lodge Knights of Pythias. No
3, meets every Thursday night.
Oriental Lodge Knights of pythiaS meets
every Friday night on ncrth Pitt street.
Alexandria Ledge X. Of p. No. -. meet;
Wednesday nights at Sarepta Hall, King
street.
Potomac Tent Rechabitcs meet, in SaFrya
Hall every Friday night.
Golden Light Lodge of Good TtmplaS
meets in their hall, on south Fairfax street,
every Tuesday evening.
Talisman Lodge Good TemplarS meets every
Monday night in pythiam Hall, north Pit
street.
Junior Order Rcchabitcs meets every Mon.
day night at Good Tcmplar'S hall, south Fair.
fax street.
Refuge Council, Sons of .Jonadab, No. Il,
meets every Monday night at SaTepta Hall.
Juvenile Tcmplars meets every Saturday
afternoon 1T Good Templar's Hall south Fair
fax street.
Champion Castle. No. ., Knights Of Golden
Eagle meets every Wednesday night Al Good
Templar's hall, south Fairfax street.
Alexandria Council Royal Arcanum meets
in Potomac Hall room, north Columbus street
second and fourth Tuesday.
Belle Haven Lodge Knights of Honor meets
every first and third Tuesday in Potomac
Lodge room. north Columbus street.
Robert Andrews Division Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers meets first and thlTl
| Sunday in Potomac Lodge room.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men. No. l. meets
every Thursday night in Sarcpta Hall.
Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society meets
every Sunday night in st. Mary's Hall. corner
Royal and Wolfe streets.
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum meets every
Sunday night in their hall on Duke street.
Lafayette Lodge, No. II, Independent On.
der Mechanics meets Wednesday night at ODD
Fellows Hall, north Columbus street.
Alexandria Council, No. 33, Jr. o. IAN.
meets Thursdays at Washington Hall, King
street.
Rathbone Division, Uniform Rank X. off,
meets every other Wednesday at PythnH
Castle, Pitt street.
Alexandria Light Infantry meetevery Non
day night at their Armory, south Royal street.
Confederate Veterans meet iirst Monday
night in each month at Columbia Engine
House.
sons of Confederate Veterans meet fnt
Wednesday ineach month.
Mount Vernon Court, No. ll13, \. u
F. of A. meet every Tuesday night AT Pythian
Hall, north Pitt street.
L. o. b. b. meets first Monday IN eaea
month. q.
Bethel Congregation meets first Sundayo OF
every quarter.