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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-01-20

The man opened the door of the back
parlor and stood aside to let Mr.. Thorne
pass; then he closed it noiselessly and
proceeded up stairs to inform his mis-
tress.
Thorne glanced around the room curl
ously; it was two years since he had seen
it. On the marble hearth burned bright
wood fire, and the dancing flames re-
fected themselves in the FURNISHED
brasses. The tiles around the fireplace
were souvenirs of his wedding, hand
painted by a bevy of bridesmaids to
please a fancy of EthePs. Norma's was
in the center-the place of honor. 1t was
a strange thing that Norma had selected
to paint; heavy sprays of mingled night
shade and monkshood on ground the
color of a fading leaf; but, strange as it
was, it was the most beautiful of them
all. There We're flowers in the room, and
the perfume of heliotrope and roses filled
the air. The piano was open and on 1t
one of the popular songs of the day;
loud, garish thing. Ethel liked what she
called "bright music;" on the keys lay
tumbled lace handkerchief, and on the
floor close to the pedal of the instrument
was a mans driving glove.
Over the piano hung the portrait OF
lady with soft, gray hair, and the ex-
preston of purity and love which me-
dieval painters gave to their saints. 1t
was picture of Thorne's mother and it
hurt him to see it there. He determined
to have it removed as soon as possible.
The door opened and Mrs. Thorne en-
tered, feeling herself terribly ill used and
prosecuted, in that her husband had
elected to come to her in person, instead
of availing himself of the simpler and
more agreeable mode of communication
through their lawyers. 1t was quite
possible that he would make himself
disagreeable. Mrs. Thorne shrank from
anything disagreeable, and had no toler-
ance for sarcasms addressed to herself.
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fed. The divorce had become as much
an object with him as with her, and if
she had remained quiescent in the mat
ter he must have moved. He was glad
to have been spared this-very glad that
the initial steps had been of her taking.
1t put him in a good position with him.
self The names of his mothers scruples
would be satisfied, and would never
cause him discomfort, since the fault
did not rest with him. And then the
boy-never could his son cast word or
thought of blame to the father who had
behaved so well; who had given every
chance, foregone every advantage; acted
not only the part of a gentleman, but of
generous, long suffering man. Thorne
felt glow of satisfaction in the knowl-
edge that in years to come his son would
think well of him.
But this supposition of Norma's in re-
gard to second marriage put the whole
matter in a new light in regard to the
child. If such a change should be in con-
temptation, other arrangements must be
made about the boy; he could no longer
remain in the custody of his mother.
His son could not remain under the roof
of his wife's second husband during his
own lifetime. The line must be drawn
somewhere. 1t did not occur to Thorne
that his wife, with equal justice, might
raise similar objections.
He determined to see Ethel at once
and discover whether or not there was
truth in the reports that had reached
him anent Cecil Cumberland. If there
should be he would bring such pressure
as lay in his power to bear on her in or
der to obtain immediate possession of the
boy. The child was still so young that
the law gave the mother rights which
could only be set aside at the expense of
disagreeable suit; but Thorne thought
he could manage Ethel in such way as
to make her voluntarily surrender her
rights. He knew that her affection for
the child was neither deep nor strong.
He assembled the steps of his own house
and rang the bell sharply. 1t was an
,wered by a strange servant, who re-
garded him with interest; evidently a
gentleman caller at that hour of the
morning was unusual. Was Mrs Thorne
at home? The man would inquire.
Would the gentleman walk in? What
name should he say? Mr.. Thorne-and
his business was pressing; he must see
her at once.
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CHAPTER XIV.

On the way up from Virginia, Nesbit
Thorne ran over in his mind the posi-
bilities opened by this new move of his
wife's, and on the whole he was salts
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Southern Pas &c Railroad.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leaves for New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston 9:15 a. m. and . p. m
ARRIVES FROM THE EAST.
Arrives from New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston Ia. ID. and $3.50 p. N
THROUGH WEST.
Leaves for San Francisco, Ell PaSo
arrives V sf from San San Francisco, Ell Pasc " "
and Eagle Pass S:45 a. m
S. A. & A. p. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for Kerrville, daily except
Leaves for Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday 9:55 q. N
Leaves for Corpus Christi, ROckport
Beeville, daily except Sunday 1870 p. m
ARRIVALS.
From Kerrville, daily except
From 11 Corpus Christi, Rockport = : "
Beeville, daily except Sun. 1855 p. m
From Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday 6:40p. m
Mallory Steamer sail from Galveston
every Wednesday and Saturday.
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RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE.
r. = NJ Railroad

|. q q. N. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
For st. Louis via Iron Mountain or
NJ, K. and r. 5:45 a. m
For st. Louis via Iron Mountain, 500 p. IL
Fer Laredo 9:55 a. N
ARRIVALS.
From st. Louis via Iron Mountain
and NJ, K. and T. 0:35a. NJ
From St Louis via Iron Mountain
and NJ, X. and T, l0:00p. N
From Laredo 5:35 q. N
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-10-29

Columbus Day was celebrated in Manches =
ter by the public school, assisted by the cit-
zens About | o'clock, p NJ. a procession
was formed on York street, and moved in the
following order Manchester Band, Man.
chester Hook and Ladder Company, in their
new uniforms, drawing truck by hand; fire
engine drawn by horses; Manchester public
school.
The portrait of Columbus presented by the
School Board was carried at the head of the
school. On the reverse side of the portrait
were the dates l492-l992 After parading
the principal streets the column returned
to the school ground, and the school assem-
bled at the south end of the school house
where the following program was observed:
Singing, sin 1892 America was Discov
ered;' reading Of Presidents proclamation,
Miss Kate Warehime; raising of flag by three
veterans; three cheers for Old Glory; salute
to the flag by the school; singing, ''Sta"
Spangled Banner.
The school and large audience then pro-
ceeded to Odd Fellows Hall, where the
exercises were continued as follows:
Prayer, Rev. N. J. Miller; singing, "Song
of Columbus Day." historical readings by l
pupils; singing, "God Bless our Native
Land defamation, sour Country" Miss
Lolita Shower; singing Americas" historical
readings by Is pupils; singing, Columbia
the Gem of the Ocean, address, Meaning
of the Four Centuries Martin A Baltozer;
singing, "Columbias Patriotic Schools;' reel
tatiou, "Columbia's Banner" Miss Meta
0ursler; singing, Beautiful Days." address,
Prof D. Deninger; music and song by the
Manchester Band; doxology.
Misses Addie Trump and Katie Warehime
presided alternately at the organ. The entire
program, except prayer by Rev. N. j. Miller
and address by Prof. Denlinger, was rendered
by the school, An elegant bunting flag, Gxl0
feet, now floats from neat staff, extending
II feet above the roof, at the south end Of
the schoolhouse.
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR CONVENTION.
Third semi-Annual Convention of the Carroll
County Union.

The Convention of the Carroll County Union
of Christian Endeavor Societies, which began
at Grace Lutheran Church, this city, on Fri
day of last week, finished its work Sunday
afternoon and adjourned.
As stated last week y. +. Crouse delivered
the address of welcome and Thomas Rem
dollar of Taneytown, made the response.
At the Saturday morning session the presi-
dent of the union, r. II. Williams, Of Union
town, delivered his address on the subject,
"Our Aim after which the secretary, c. L..
Queen, read his report. The report gave an
increase of four societies and over 400 mem
beers since the last convention. At the alter
noon session the sectional committees held
meetings in the various rooms OF the church
after which their reports were heard. y. III
Gin ger, principal Of the preparatory depart
ment of Gettysburg College, delivered an adj
dress on "0ur Work.
Rev p. H. Miller, pastor OF Grace l4uth-
eran Church, delivered an address on the SUD,
iect of "0ur Watchword.' The president oil
the executive committee, Il. IL. Williams,
rendered his resignation, owing to contem-
plated removal from the county, and b. r
Grouse. of this city, was elected to I'LL the
vacancy The remaining officers, were elect
ed for another term. The collection of ques-
tons for question box was then lifted anu at
the evening session the questions were an
swered by W. c. Perkins. of Baltimore, pres
ident of the State union. nv,
AT the evening session Rev. r: IL. Will
Gams, of Uniontown, delivered an address on
'sThe Pledge "reminiscences OF the New
York convention were stated by Revs. +. D.
Hgdlaleetf peEr rRsu Il Williams and Z. L.
audience the work of that great assembly.
On Sunday morning a song and praise ser
vice was held, at the close of which the dele
gates attended services at the Methodist Pro-
testant and Lutheran churches.
At the afternoon session W. II. G. Belt, OF
Baltimore, delivered an address on Junior
Work" Suggestions on how can we further
iuuior work in Carroll county was heard and
remarks on Fruits of Christian Endeavor
Work"
AT $50 an old-fashioned prayer meeting
was held in the auditorium of the Methodist
Protestant Church, at which Messrs. w. T.
Perkins and W. Fl. G. Belt, of Baltimore,
made addresses.
The evening session opened with sugges-
tons in regard to Christian Endeavor work.
Rev. DIR. j. j. Murray, of Union Bridge de-
livered "A strong address on "Why the Church
Should Welcome the Christian Endeavor
Movement after which a conservation meet,
ing was held. The convention then adjourned
to meet in Taneytown in May, 1893. Mrs.
| DR.. Whiihe played the organ during the con
vention. and Professor Stacked, of New Wind
sor College, was cornetist. Mr.. w. K. Aol-
lickoffer. of Uniontown, led the singing,
The officers OF the Union are President,
B. F, Grouse, Westminster, vice-presldents-
the presidents of societies; secretary, [. L.
Queen. Westminster; treasurer, Mrs. deo. T.
| Anders. New Windsor.
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Personal.

Mr.. Joshua S. Zepp and daughter, Elsie, Of
Spring Mills. spent few days last week with
his brother.in-law Mr.. Frank Manahan, near
Gettysburg.
Chas. W. Koors, of York, Pa, who was
clerk at t he City Hotel here under Mr. Rahter
for some time, was married in Baltimore on
October 2Ist. to Miss Alice ID. Gerber, also
of York. Rev. Peregrinc wroth performed
the ceremony.
Mr.. John w Nixon. of l4oudonn county,
Va. spent a few days this week with Rev. l..
II. Miller.
Mr.. John j. Roberts, of l.ynchburg, Va,
was married on Wednesday in Baltimore to
Miss Annie Marie Neubauer, of that city
The groom is n son of DR.. Roberts, Il native
of Uniontowu, who has been visiting at Mrs.
Martins, this city, for some days past.
Judge Roberts was pail bearer at the
funeral of Chief Judge Oliver Miller, on FRI
day of last week. Messrs. Charles +. Fink
and John NJ Roberts, of the Westminster
bar, attended the funeral.
J. Milton Reifsnider and family spent a
few days in Hagerstown this week.
Mr.. and Mrs Simon p. Weaver gave the
teachers of Central Hall School "a tea, on
Thursday evening, at their residence on
Pennsylvania avenue, which will long De re-
membered by them rs the happiest event Of
the season.
Col. S. X. Herr and wife have been spend
ing the past week at Niagara and other points
of interest.
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Bankert's Mill Items.

Farmers generally are done husking corn
and are hauling in their fodder.
The exercises on Columbus Day, Friday
last at our school were quite Il success, and
reflected credit on the participants, especi-
ally on Miss Maggie Haifley, the teacher.
In the morning the national program was ad.
hered TO. The flag was unfurled and raised
to the top of the pole, after the reading of
the Presidents proclamation by Geo. Z.
Hartman Then America was sung by the
f ff sYh EiS t The singing was under
the church choir. A selection of scripture
was read by Geo. C.. Hartman, and the ode
by Ed Fritz.
A defamation by Charles Marker, and the
doxology ended the forenoon exercises. The
school assembled at O'Clock, p. M, when
the following program was rendered: Sing
ing, national hymn; prayer, by Rev. NJ. l..
Firor dialogue, by II school children :;
singing: dialogue. 1.-The 18th Century" by
school children; singing; singing, Corporal
Snaps" by Geo. c. Hartman. which elici-
ted applause essay, brief History of CO.
lumbus,' by Maggie Haiiley; essay, Our
Country by Geo. G.. Hartman singing !;
address, by Rev. NJ. l.. Firor, whose theme
was "Education.'' Geo. G. Hartman then
proposed vote of thanks to Mr.. Firor,
which was heartily given by reclamation.
The doxology and benediction closed the
exercises, after which Geo c. Hartman made
an appointment for another similar meeting
in 400 years, and requested ai to be present.
Rev. NJ. l.. Firor will preach at Baust
Church, Sunday, tomorrow, at lO4 O'Clock,
n. m, and at , p. III.
Mrs. Geo. Marker, who has been confined
to her bed for the past few weeks with a
complication of diseases, the principal of
which was measles, we are glad TO say is
convalcscent.
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DIED.

Near Pleasant Valley, Nd, on October
%, 1892, Jacob Frock, aged rs years, s
months and days.
In Bachmans Valley, Nd, on October 10,
1892, Amos G. Feeser, aged 80 years, 10
months and q days.
At the home of her grandparents, j. T.
and Henrietta Shriner, on October "a, 1892,
Mabel Catherine, infant daughter of Frank
and Lydia Kieffer, aged years, 10 months
and % days.
In Bachman's Valley, Carroll county, on
October Z, 1892, David L. Merkle, aged 35
years, II months and IL days.
Dearest wife, must leave thee,
For the land where angels dwell;
But in Heaven hope TO meet You;
Dearest wife, fare thee well.
Oh husband husband, must 1t be
Has death indeed, with nolseless tread
Come in between thy love and me.
And left me weeping Ger my dead
A loving one from us has gone
voice we loved so well,
place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filed.
His busy hands are folded
His earthly work is DONE
His trials are all ended,
His heavenly crown is won.
Home is sad Oh, God how dreary,
Lonesome, lonely every spot
Yon find work his hands have done in every
place,
But the Lord has made a promise that He'll
all our sorrows heal.
He is waiting, yes, he's waiting.
Just across the silvery plain,
He is waiting DER the river,
Where we know We'll meet again.
BY HIS WIFE.
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Cen Veal Murdered.

The General W. G. Veal, mentioned IN the
dispatch below, is said not to be the ten.
Veal who was ministerial delegate to the
NJ p. General Convention held IN West
minister last May.
DALLAS. Texas, October 25.-In the head
quarters of Camp Sterling Price, Dr. X: Ii;
Jones of this city shot and instantly killed
BRIG. Gen. W. G. Veal ofthe trans Mississippi
denartment of the United Confederate Veter-
ans. Gen. Veal was sitting at table writing
when Jones walked in, pulled his pistol, and
shot him dead.
The building was crowded with officers and
members of the Confederate Association.
Jones was seized, turned over to Sherlff
Lewis. and taken to the county jail. The
killing produced intense excitement
Gen. Veal was widely known throughout
the Sonth. He was born in Knoxville, len
nessee, and came to Texas forty-iive years
ago. He was in business in Jefferson before
the war.
He served in Gen Parsons Texas Brigade,
and was a daring soldier and scout. lie was
known as the Texas Bull IN war times'
and had often been wounded in battle.
After the war he became interested IN rail-
roading and the cotton business at Galveston
About fifteen years ago Gen. veal leiI ms
business career anu Decaihe a lht niS. VI w
Methodist Church at Watahachie, Ellis county.
He had hourishing congregation
Mrs. Griffin, belonging to one Of The
leading fawiliAsa as convicted, expelled from
the church, and also from the Masons bS the
Grand Lodge of the State. He has since
been active in business and politics, and a
bitter opponent of Gov. Hogg.
DIR. R. II. Jones is a native of Huntsville,
Ala, and served as surgeon of a Mississippi
regiment during the war. He came to Texas
twenty-five years ago and twenty years ago
married a widow named Ballington. Five
children have been born to them.
DR.. Jones declares that his wife is the cause
of Veal's death. According to his story,
tweuty-three years ago, when the woman was
a widow, Veal wronged her. A month ago
Jones became the possessor of this secret and
determined to kill Veal. Today the opper-
tunity came.
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AT PooLE's SCHOOL.

The Columbus Day celebration at Pooles
school was quite enthusiastic for a small
school. The patrons were well represented.
The pleasing feature of the day was the pres
ence Of so many grandlathers and grand
mothers and of the little ones who are too
young for school. Mr.. Lewis j. Barnes read
the proclamation, and Mr.. Reuben Poole.
who gave the ground for the school, made
the acknowledgement to God in very appro.
pirate prayer. The official program was fol-
lowed as far as practicable. The address,
condensed, was given and the ode read. The
supplementary program consisted of historical
readings, appropriate songs, colloquy aud
speeches by the pupils and others. A double
acrostic was given-eleven of the larger pupils
represented Christopher and sang Columbus,
then eight small ones represented Columbus
The nineteen kept their places, and sang the
Banner Song" concert motion song
adapted for the occasion. Each of the nine
teen were supplied with flag, which was
waved to the words in the chorus. Miss
Kate Shipley read Christopher Go
and Charles Barnes played several violin
solos. Misses Theresa Collins and Maggie
Linton, visitors, lent their aid. After the
regular program the school sang $50 Say
We All of U.s. and the first stanza Of Amer.
lea and closed by introducing Columbus to
the audience.
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The drought yet prevails, springs and wells
are rapidly failing. The dust upon the pub
lie roads here is in some places several inches
in depth. The late sown grain in many
places is not yet up and it is feared much Of
it has persisted for want of moisture. The
cabbage crop is very short. Tnrnips almost
an entire failure.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Beck have gone 10
Abilene Kansas. where their daughter re-
sides. They will remain several weeks.
Chas Wilhelm, blacksmith at this place, rs
now able to be about, but is yet unable to do
much work.
Mr.. Alfred Warner, who was seriously i'll
two weeks ago is gradually improving, being
now able to sit mp in his room.
The remains OF Mrs. Fiscel, relict of the
late George Fiscel, were inferred on Tues
day last, by the side of her husband in the
cemetery Of the German Baptist Church at
Pipe Crerk. Her age was G5 years, ! month
and Is days. Two sons and one daughter
survive them Rev. Mr.. Williams, Lutheran
minister of Uniontown, and Elder Solomon
Stoner conducted funeral services.
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Mack Buhrman of New Windsor attended at
Salem on last Sunday evening.
Corn husking seems to be the order Of the
day, while some are finishing others are just
commencing.
George W. Barns, near here, is making
arrangements to erect dwelling house in
the near future. Wesley MeQuay contem-
plates putting some Improvements to his
buildings. John T. Koontz has erected a
fine corn crib on the farm occupied by Geo.
Wagner.
W. B. Grimes is visiting relatives near
Dao---.-
The chestnut crop is about over for this
season and was very light one.
Mr.. Keener Costley, one of the work
hands of Frizzell Bros. lost $40 last Friday
evening but found it on Saturday morning at
pile of railroad ties.
The third quarterly meeting of the NJ. L.
Church, New Windsor circuit will be held at
Salem NJ. E. Church on the 9th and 9Th of
November next. All are invited to attend.
Preaching this Saturday morning: Sunday
morning lovefeast at 8 o'clock, Sacrament
after preaching, Sunday.
Columbus day was observed in good
style. The school of this place, taught by
Lewis A. koontz, made quite fine show in
dialogues and speeches; after the school pro =
gramme was concluded, Rev. John Ensor
followed in speech, taking for his subject
Columbus day, and the subject was admirably
treated.
The first thing in order was raising pole
which aoated the stars and stripes, about As
feet high.
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Berret Items.

Diphtheria is prevalent among the children
of this neighborhood. A five year-old child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis P. Glennan died on
Saturday morning last and was buried at
Brandenburg NJ. P. Church on Sunday after
noon, at > clock, Rev. Mr.. Lane officiating
Our public school has been closed on account
of the disease. ~
oral weeks. and is not expected to recover.
He is supposed to be suffering from the effects
If flint which he inhaled while working some
'm Sn asS n, Shipiey has returned from Har
ford county, where he had been engaged in
teaming.
Mr.. John S. Lively has built to his barn
u,aaan she'd and corn crib. VIM. X. Jenkins,
Io6n s. Lively and son, carpenters.
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+. NJ. Slack, tobacconist, late of Reisters-
town. has moved to George Benson cottage
near the village, on the station road, where
he is engaged in the manufacture of cigars.
Joseph Stocksdale is building blacksmith
shop on Merschel Lamotte's lot, situated on
the west corner of the Reisterstown and Me-
chanicsville turnpikes, where he will in future
carry on the blacksmithing business.
Owing to unavoidable circumstances, the
Prohibition mass meeting will be held on
Thursday night, November 3, instead of on
Saturday night November 3, as announced in
last week items. The occasion will be made
interesting by speeches by different persons,
among whom will be W. Frank Tucker. Mu-
sic by Prof Wheatley and others.
The fail grain and pastures in this section
are seriously affected by the continued. dHnnGRR'
Ihn corn cro,, i-- -
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Pleasant Valley Items.

Mr.. Jacob Frock, u venerable and highly
esteemed citizen of this county died at his
home, near Pleasant Valley, on Saturday last,
In the seventy sixth year of his age. de was
prevented by the intirmities of age, an active
and very efficient worker in the Sunday
school. He leaves a widow, four sons and
three daughters Two of his sons, Messrs.
David and Jonas Frock, were gallant soldiers
in the Sixth Maryland Regiment, and one of
his daughters is the wife of Mr.. c. (. Jerome,
of this city. His remains were inferred in
Pleasant Valley cemetery on the 18th, Rev.
John G. Moss officiating. The pail bearers
we're, William FHckinger, Noah Fleagle,
Ezra d. Powell, Joseph Helwig, Philip
Humbert and William H. 7. Yingling.
Most of our farmers will finish housing
their corn this week. The crop was fair
average one.
David d. Myers has had large wagon
shed built to his barn.. Stair contractor.
The same contractor has put a new roof on
the dwelling of Mrs. Savilla Myers Mr..
Stair will build for himself a large chicken
house and hereafter go more largely into the
poultry business.