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care you without maid?" he asked, plac-
ing chairs at the table.
"Yes, l am so sorry. Robert was to bring
one with him from Ethan"
"Then who will look after the cattle to-
day?"
He had seated himself in his chair, and
was leaning one elbow on the back of it,
appearing to be exceedingly at his ease in
his novel situation.
"We have only two cows and some poul-
try" said Phoebe. "They are all fed for
to-day-until evening"
"You have been out this morning and fed
them?''
eyes Why not? 1t isn't my work,
usually, but can do it.
His eyes went from her upright figure,
where she stood by the window, to the fire,
and rested there consideratively. It was
pretty game they were playing, that of
studying each other. There is no game in
which one is apt to learn SO much about
ones self
Mr. Esmond, having his eyes on the fire,
was the first to see the water boil. He took
the coffee-pot from the table, and, going to
the fire, filled it with the boiling water.
Phoebe went round to her end of the table,
and sat down.
''Shall pour out the coffee?" she asked,
bending forward, and sending an innocent
challenge from her blue eyes to his, at the
other end of the table.
''You might as well, he replied, laugh
ing, and accepting the challenge.
1t was like crossing of lances, that one
glance from the one to the other, unconscI-
Gus enough, on her part, though he knew
well enough what the preliminary clash of
steel meant. How many of these smokeless
battles had he fought-not often with zest,
but mostly because they happened to come
in his way, Phoebe fortunately could not
see. Yet he was not q, male hirt by any
means, but, at bottom, one of those men for
whom their fellow men have even q good
word. Women differed about him, because
they saw only the surface of his character;
men set him down briefly, as of the right
sort.
Now and then Phoebe glanced surrepti-
tiously across at her companion, as she ate
her porridge. Much older than she had
thought him to be-nearly 40" she de-
cided, in one of these glancea That was
satisfactory to her-she did not like cal
low youth. She was not sure whether she
liked his face or not. 1t struck her, hazily,
as being one of those faces which do not BY
any means belong to the saints of the world.
but rather to those who love 1t, a. dwell
ing place, far above any dreams of heaven.
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When Robert Dering and his sister
Phoebe first came to live on their moor
land farm, they met with one of those de-
lightfully oficious families who are always
really to pounce upon a newcomer with
their fussy hospitality. By these people
they were, one Sunday, literally hauled off
TO high tea, and afterward to church.
In the dead calm of the church-it was
light, being summer time, and service had
not begun-a boys critical voice was heard.
He was sitting behind Phoebe, surveying
her healthy proportions, and his verdict
upon her came out clear and striking in the
decorous stillness-"All fine and large"
A ripple of amusement had passed over
the stolid faces of the congregation, and
Phoebe had laughed, and she could laugh at
O joke, even when pointed against herself
And there was no denying the truth of
the description. Five feet eight in height;
twenty-nine inches round the waist; sevens
In gloves-so much for the largeness And
as for the fneness, there was straight,
honest look in her blue ewes, and, at the
same time, an unusual lock of thoughtful
ness in them, as if the very abundance of
her physical charms had made her purposely
cultivate her mind, that she might not be
found to all soft flesh and peach-tinted skin.
She was mistress of her brothers farm, mis-
tress of him and herself, calmly accustomed
to railing and ordering, and conscious that
she ruled sensibly and-and here was the
plessantest point-gracefully, too.
She was alone in the farm house one even
ing in January. Robert had driven to the
village, two miles away, in the morning,
taking with him their servant, who was
leaving. He was to bring with him another
maid and a friend of his, who was invited to
stay three weeks with them.
Since he had left, snow had been silently
and ceaselessly falling, until Phoebe was
afraid TO think how thick it might be on the
road across the moor
She was pacing backwards and forwards
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

1t is of the utmost importance to
strengthen the body. A healthy body
will much sooner withstand the raw
ages of contagious diseases, Cholera,
La Grippe, ETC., than weak frame.
The genuine Johann Hoff's Malt Ex-
tract is acknowledged in this respect
to be the best tonic beverage and is
especially recommended for invalids,
where a delicate yet Strengthening
tonic is necessary to build up a de-
bilitated constitution. One dozen
bottles of Johann Hoff's Malt Extract
are equal in nutritive and tonic quail
tiles to one cask of Ale or Porter,
without being intoxicating. 1t is
beneficial alike for man, woman or
child.
Prof. Prosper De Petra Santa, of
Paris, says: GAS large number Of
patients lack the necessary power to
digest solid food, and would through
the use of stimulants be merely ex-
cited and weakened, therefore l re-
gard it of immense value to the
practitioner to bring to his aid a
nutritious tonic and remedy like the
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract, which
will act not only as tonic, but as q
nutrient as well, and which is less
exciting than wine as a stimulant."
Be sure to obtain the genuine,
which has the signature of 'Johann
Hoff" on the neck of every bottle.
EISNER & MENDELSON CO.,
Sole Agents, New York. TT
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JENKINS FEELS HAPPY.
He Gives an Account of His Hand-to-
Hand Fight With the Scourge at Quar-
antine-He Thinks He Has Won the
ricfc

He Gives an Account of His Hand-to-
Hand Fight With the Scourge at Quar-
antine-He Thinks He Has Won the
Victory.
NEW YORK, Sept. -[SpecidL lin
: talk to the reporters at Quarantine about
the situation as it now is and as it has been,
DR.. Jenkins said:
Although am pretty we'll tired out, feel
to-day very content and happy. In week
more we shall have completed our work, in
a large measure. The stoppage of all steer
age traffic is great safeguard. The greatest
danger now is from infected cargoes, par
ticularly from Hamburg, such as woolen
fabrics, gunnysacks and the like. Eacn new
ship presents new problem in dis1niectlon
because OF the variety of the cargoes and Pc
cause certain articles are liable to INJURY
from certain disinfectants.
A serious drawback in connection with
the administration of quarantine has peen
that upon this department. was placed the
passing OF all merchandise, the Custom
House refusing to land articles without
special permits from me. The bay was nlleo
last week with steamships from every part
of the world, and a deputy health officer has
had TO board each vessel and to take state
ment from each passenger We have been
giving special permits, showing that each
course there has been much dissatisfaction
among the people on the ships and their
friends. but that cannot be helped; and where
the lives of thousands are at stake few
must suffer some Inconvenience.
have been much annoyed by constant
requests froE people who wanted to so
aboard the quarantined ships and stay. TO
all this 1 have returned refusals, except in
one case, where a girl went on the Rugia to
take care of her sister who was dying there.
Another case of complaint was the want Of
fresh water, drinking water, but this was
due to the refusal of water boats to go
alongside infected ships. There are many
other matters complained of-enough to
make a big book-but every effort has been
exerted to make things as easy as possible
for the detained passengers, and at the same
time every precaution has been taken.
The captains were instructed in sanitary
matters, such as burning all infected mat
ter, guarding against such being thrown
overheard and protecting the crews from in
fection. Competent physicians were placed
aboard all the vessels. In fact, We have
fought out the fight with every weapon in
the arsenal OF medicine and of common
sense, and believe now that may say We
have won.
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in the dining-room, her hands clasped be-
hind her, the freight falling upon her soft
fair hair, and on a curiously wrought gold
collar which clasped the top of her dress.
Phoebe called it torque, but, to the ini-
tiated, it was an engagement ring. She had
asked for it, instead of the ordinary finger
ring, as if she were trying to gild her mat
ter-of-tact every day engagement with q
touch of the rare quality of romance.
She did sometimes peep longingly into
the world of romance, which, to her, bore
such an extreme likeness to folly; but she
generally came back, frightened, to her old
moorings of health, appetite, and the re-
spectacle god of common sense.
Tonight she was impatiently surveying
the spoiled dainties provided for the guest s
tea, when the faintest possible tap at the
front door struck on her listening ear. 1t
was followed by an immediate babel of
yelpings and barkings from back kitchen,
where half a dozen dogs lay
Phoebe took lamp from the table, and,
going to the door, called through the key
hole:
"Who is there?"
There was no answer. The noise from
the kitchen drowned her voice, even to her.
self; and, presently, there was another, and
much sharper rap.
She retreated to the outkitchen where
the dogs were, and selecting mastiff-the
image of sulky ferocity-from the group,
she returned to the front door, and undoing
the bolts, she threw it wide open.
A white image stood there, probably a
mai, but indistinguishable in the darkness.
"Who are you?" asked Phoebe, uncere-
moniously.
my name is Esmond," replied a voice,
which, though strange and querulous. evil
IDENTIFY came from a masculine throat 'Are
you going to let me imp
1t was not very polite way of asking a
favor, and was, perhaps, prompted more by
mistress
Phoebe drew the animal back, and the
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more whisky, please. 1t isn't strong
enough"
Phoebe silently added the whisky, and
then stood looking at the man as he drank
it, an image of large slightly offended be-
nevolence, facing the small fox terrier of a
man, who, unconscious of her undisturbed
sovereignty of 20 years, implied criticism
of her capability i'll every audacious sug-
gestion
There was slight air of dandyism, she
noticed, about the perfect fit of his black
clothes and his closely trimmed fair hair.
He was standing at some distance from the
fire, not wishing to steam himself proba-
bly,.
"Robert will be wondering where you
are" she said.,
"Will he? Well, could tell him. am
in-discomfort -
"Couldn't you have hot bath, and then
come down to have something to eat?" sug-
gested Phoebe. anxiously. "You must be
dreadfully hungry"
'"Thank you, am not hungry at all, he
said, and Phoebe noticed that it was his
first ''thank you" since he came in.
He laid down his empty glass on the table
and stood hesitating moment and, sudden
ly, there leaped into Phebe's eyes a new
looh VI haii-stdrIlcu inquiry. hc Wdtcheu
her silently with look OF almost humor-
Gus defiance in his small eyes,
Then he quietly drew from his vest pocket
large gold watch and opening the case at
the back he held it out for her inspection
She caught a glimpse of "Frederic
Esmond" and below the name an inscrip-
tion of some kind which she did not read
81 beg your pardon. 1 did wonder tor a
moment if you were you.
II may have murdered Frederic Esmond,
and brought his watch with me, to rob your
house." Ne said, returning the watch to his
pocket. I'm afraid you'll have to take
the chance"
He held out hand to her, so small and
delicate, and, at that moment so very, very
cold, that Phoebe involuntarily pressed its
iciness in her own warm palm, as she held
it.
"The door of your room is open; you will
easily find it, she said
"Have you no men servants in the house
to protect you?" he asked, pausing o
moment at the doorto put the question.
''There are ten dogs in the house"
"Oh."
He disappeared. Phoebe heard his light
tread going up the steps, and she closed the
dining room door. and returned to her chair
by the fire to consider if it were really she
who had been ordered about by the frozen
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liltle mortal who had found her strong glass
OF whisky not strong enough.
She wondered what he would say, next
day, when he discovered that there was not
even maid in the house, besides them
selves. Then suppose Robert did not re-
turn tomorrow? He would never suppose
that their guest would be with her; and if
this snow continued, it would be impossible
for him to cross the moors How Mr. Es-
mond had managed to get across them was
a mystery to her; for to Phoebe accustomed
to her six foot brother, Mr.. Esmond, who
was, really, Just half an inch less than her
self, was diminutive.
Gradually the hot fire made her feel more
lazy and more comfortable. She concluded
that Mr.. Esmond would probably be able to
entertain himse If and, if he continued i'll
tempered, they should quarrel-that would
be form of entertainment.
Next morning Phoebe was up in good
time. She had done all the necessary farm
work, had passed about the house with her
light step aud energetic movements, doing
the work of the absent maid, and had,
finally prepared breakfast as perfect in its
cooking and appointments as anything that
any cross man could tiud in the city OF
London.
Then she felt satisfied that she had done
her duty. Every single thing about the
house was prepared for the scrutiny of the
strangers sharp eyes, from the brightly
glowing fire up to the blue serge dress that
fitted her figure SO neatly and showed Its
graceful, generous curves so well.
She had hear him come downstairs, and
she came into the dining room herself, he
kettle full of boiling water in her hand,
and peace and reconciliation in her heart.
She found Mr.. Esmond standing on the
hearth-rug so thoroughly transformed from
his last nights appearance that all her
peace-making feelings disappeared, to
make room for wonder if he knew that
she had come into the room prepared to
forgive him.
His clean-shaven face bore look of the
quietest good-humor-indeed, it was even
rather a fat face, she noticed, with feeling
of astonishment that such q comfortable
quality as fatness should be associated with
Mr.. Esmond at all.
"Good morning, Miss Dering," he said,
taking the little kettle from Phebe's hand
and placing it on the fire.
Good morning." she said in subdued
tones. lyon seem much-much warmer"
He smiled little, as he stood on the rug,
his hands clasped behind him, his clear,
small, selfsatisfed, blue eyes following her
movements critically.
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stranger followed them into the dimly
lighted hall.
81 am so sorry," said she. "You surely
haven't walked-and without Robert?"
The stranger-their expected guest, whom
Phoebe had never seen before-stood look
ing at her, his teeth chattering, his small
eyes expressing a scarcely subdued irrita-
tion. A travelling cap was tied on his
head, and there were fur-lined gloves on his
hands, but the coat that was buttoned tight
ly across his chest was an ordinary indoor
coat and soaked with snow.
81 have walked from between Ethan
and Ilsley," he said. ''There was fall of
snow on the line, and the train was
stopped"
"And you have walked all that way?"
exclaimed Phoebe, "six miles at least, in
this country, and without top coat?"
Her voice dropped a. little at this last
item; yet she could not suppose that a we'll
known London barrister would travel in
mid-winter without top coat from neces-
sity.
''There was woman with thin shawl on
in the train," he explained. ''Tnere al
ways is if you have only one TOP coat and
no rug"
elbow dreadful Come into the dining
She turned round to face MI. Esmond
again, as she involuntarily put the last
question.
"Well," he said, with an undoubted flash
of the small eyes. Suppose you keep me
here to talk to me?"
Phoebe meekly led the way to the dining
room. Her cheeks burned at the rebuke
which that ever-present common sense of
hers told her was we'll deserved.
When they had both reached the dining
room hearth rug she turned to him again
with the intention of suggesting hot brandy
and instant retirement, but she found the
words taken out of her mouth.
''Could you give me some whisky?" ne
asked.
'Yes, and after that think you had bet
ter 60 to bed at once. There is a fire in your
room"
She ran the words off quickly, as she
walked to the sideboard for the whisky.
thankful to get in a suggestion which should
prove to him that he need not have to ask
for everything.
'That is better"
Sand you had better have hot bath
first" she suggested, brightly. beginning
to feel more like herself, now that She was
taking the helm again.
IT should be very glad. am soaked
through, I believe. viii you add some
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
Horses! Horses! Horses!

will sci! at auction on Thursday, Septem-
Der p, at 10 A. M, at Iron City sale stables,
rear 623 and 625 Penn avenue, Pittsburg, Pa,
100 horses. Among the number several
speedy road horses, with and without
records; draft, driving and saddle horses,
ponies, carts and harness. All stock must
be as represented or money refunded. Sales
on Thursday of every week.
GEO. r. WATTERsoN, Prop.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

Who can inhale Misunderstanding air with
impunity? No. not unless he be fortified
against its insidious poison with Hostetter's
Tended. Not only is this medicine most
thorough as a bulwark against chills and
fever and bilious remittent, ,butft thoroughly
relieves dyspepsia, constipation, rheuma-
trOuhle
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
The Furniture Lockout Begins,

CINCINNATI Sept 19.-As expected, a
lockout of furniture workers began to-day.
The men resolved to not work more than
nine hours day at present 10 hour wages,
and the employers having resolved to not
pay 10 hours day for nine hours, fully
1900 workmen are to-day idle. Their ranks
will be increased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

AN ugly cough, even when it appears
deep-seated, can be alleviated, if not imme-
diately removed, by Dr. D. Jayne's Ex-
pectorant, popular and long-established
remedy for bronchial and asthmatic affec-
tions, and for 30 years an approved helper
for all lung complaints.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

"Robert will not be able to get home To-
day." remarked Mr.. Esmond, presently.
Phoebe glanced at the window, through
which could be seen nothing but the endless
whirl of falling snow.
'I'm afraid he won't"
. 'Tf this continues we shall be showed up
for q week or two."
To be continued
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LINZ,

4O1 Smithfield Street, Cor. Fourth Avenue.
Capital, 500 600. Surplus, $4,000.
Deposits of 81 and upward received and
interest allowed at per cent IT'S
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For BUYERS From Far and Near.

Assortment of furniture complete. Nc
better goods made. Prices always right
SCHoENECK & Son, I'll Liberty street,
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Barnett House; strictly first-class; refitted
and refurnfshed throughout. Elegant
ample rooms. Rates, 81 90 and 81 90.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20

PERFECT action and perfect health result
from the use of De Wits Little Early Risers.
perfect little pill. Very small; very sure
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
Jos. Rofne Sc Co.,
609-621 PENN AVE.
se20-l35
GERMANIA SAVINGS BANK,
Cor. Wood and Diamond SITS.

Cor. Wood and Diamond SITS.
Deposits OF 81 and upward received and
interest paid thereon, commencing from the
lst and 18th of each month.
Jos. Abel, President: A. E. Succop, Vice
President; A, E. Nlemann, Secretary: II. w.
Wilker, Treasurer; Geo. W. Guthrie, Solio-
itor.
Directors: Jos. Abel, A. Groetzinger, J. F.
Havekotte Chas. +. Schwarz, Christian Sie-
bert, VIM. Neeb Peter Keil, Ii. II. Niemann,
A. E. Succop.
Open daily from 9 A. M. to Ar. NJ, and on
Saturdays from 8 A. M. to 6 Pm.
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ANGosTURA BITTERS make health, make
bright, rosy cheeks and happiness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-20
A THREE WEEKS ROMANCE.
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH
BY ALICE BUTLER,

AUTHOR OF ga RUDE AWAKENING" ETC. ETC.
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To Avoid Contagious Diseases

Copyright. 1892. by TiIlotson 4 Son.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

faille. headed top and bottom. and set
OF with the pearled passementerie laid
on festoon-wise. 1t would be dificult
to imagine moro charming reception
gown than this one which i have just
described.
ball or opera toilet always calls for
some sort Of wrap, light, airy and
graceful, to throw over the shoulders.
The one which you will find represented
In my third illustration Is made up In
lace and feathers, although chiffon may
be substituted for the lace. The feathers
form yoke TO which the pleated back
is joined. In the center. OF the back you
set bunch OF bows from which hang
two long ends. The fronts are sewed
to the feather yoke at the shoulder, and
are worn loosely tied, as represented.
Two bows mark the point where the
fronts separate from the back. The
feather yoke should<be made up on some
thin material, the size and color being
largely matter OF taste.
Ny fourth illustration portrays very
stylish and original dinner or reception
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

is Of the widest and grandest de-
scription. Lofty peaks, laden with
snow, rising abruptly, are seen, and
again chains of glacier lakes, streams
dashing down from beetling bluffs,
made the picture. Glorious views
suddenly open over masses of rock
like sea frozen magically into stone
or gray and ashy plains.
The glaciers, which move irresist-
IDLY down the mountain, are the
makers of the passes. Grinding their
course on, they wear away path
which man uses for his own needs.
All who have occasion TO cross the
mountains, even the animals, have
to use these passes, since on account
of the height any other way would be
impracticable. Bears and wild sheep
in their journeys employ the same
passes as do men. Here and there,
In the midst Of the passes, vegetation
flourishes luxuriantly, with the wild
rose, aster and poppy. Delicate ferns
bloom about the rocks and, with
groups of most fragrant flowers, COM
bine somewhat to relieve the too
great severity Of the mountains.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-03-10

IT is common mistake to regard
wealth as merely material thing.
IL has some subtle subjective attri-
butes which have never been suffi-
ciently recognized. For example here
in Chicago was poor carpenter. He
lived solitary and uncontrolled, sew
ing the buttons on his own trousers.
When he whacked his thumb nail he
simply put the bruised member in
his mouth and rolled his eyes little,
and went on with his toll, lorn man
whom nobody thought about The
other day he inherited a million.
Presto! 1t projected him, as it were,
from his uncomfortable solitude into
regular sea Of sympathy. Many
score OF estimable ladies instantly
took their pens in hand to express the
tenderest solicitude for his happiness;
to express the most touching willing
ness TO sew his buttons and poultice
his thumb. Perhaps this is the real
secret of why wealth is so priced by
the discriminating.