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shining through the white curtaincd
windows and cracking fire burning
In the large open fireplace, just in front
OF the little white bed on which he lay.
And clearly outlined against the genial
blaze was pretty head with golden
hair knotted low at the back. and
black dashed eyes thoughtfully fixed
upon the IRE.
81 wonder how l came here ?" was
Hsrbert's vague reflection.
IL wonder who she is ? And / Won
der-contound that shooting pain in my
arnl-I remember 1t all now"
lie uttered slight Groan as some
trivial movement caused him an acute
pain.
Aunt Melissa. he's opened his eyes"
said the pretty vision, springing to her
feet and speaking OF him as though he
were not eagerly listening to every
word.
Good Gracious, sakes alive" ejacu-
lated Aunt Melissa Hobbs, trotting MIN
bly, in with a big bottle OF camphor and
yellow bowl of catnip tea. We'll, It's
a real mercy. amt 1t Lille ? Now lie
still" she added, as Herbert was grim
acIng vainly against the smoking catnip
tea, land take your medicine, that's a
dear"
81 don't think he likes 1t. Aunt Me-
Iissa," interrupted the young girl,
I'm give II to him, aunty; you see IL
doctor Amt coming" said Lille Dean.
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tender sympathies were developed in
every form OF life?
Herbert Melvin sat musing before the
fire one clear. sunshiny morning. when
the door opened and the young lady with
the black lashcs and golden hair comes
in.
Some letters for you. Herbert" said
she, extending n lit,le hand freighted
with epistolary treasures,
Herbert. instead OF peacefully possess
all and gently drew the resisting damsel
to seat beside him.
d" Sit down there, Liliie-I haven't seen
you for "A whole hour" he said, with an
air Of audacious authority.
let 20 my hanh' then" said Lille.
tiers are from" she added,
THIS is from my uncle, Miss Curios-
ity; he thinks IT high time for his linger-
ing nephew To return to the home OF his
childhood wishes me TO m!ngle In Eener-
al soCiety this Winter, and-hello. what's
this tho young heircss he has SO often
mentioned To- me, Mrs. Colrile will be
in town STAYING at Miss Marchmont's:
he hopes | win ~ least enter the list for
this Charnil y prize,
sort! Don't look nj me with such visit
ful mournful eyes. dea est, was wrong
10 allow YOU to see the letter. for my
uncle knows nOthnC OF the precious
treasure l have Won among these
woods
"Ahd viii you really love the little
country Ciri as truly as ever, in all that
atmosphere OF wealth and gSyetyT" she
asked, almost sadly.
can you doubt me, dear lore: What
IL Miss Miss-whRrS- her.nAme to me?
DO you suppose that all her money bags
are worth one NJ your smiles Now.
there IL that doubtful look again! Lille.
dos rest. | wish You would let me take
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her. ,
twisting his white gloves W ,rot {In!y
Of YOURS IN a few weeks. ! wish DICK s
reck had been broken before he, gal
lopei YOU into such a Cunfoundcd en-
tarElcment. Be reasonable! he sem
sihle"'
but Won must go with me tonight
Mrs. MarChmont specially asked me 10
bring. you, and ] promised that | would,
For my sake. Herbert"
well. sir, II 1t, is really essential TO
your happiness; 6 Ho,b W INST Giye you
Systematically as etiquette will allow.
As Herbert; Melvin sauntered through
the crowd that 'hronged Mrs. March
mont's handsome drawtng-room II would
have been difficult to tind IL better type
of utter Indifference and ennui
How gladly he would have exchanged
the delicious music Of the band for the
Chirping OF the cricket In Aunt Melissa
Hobbs's chimney corner - the blazing
Oh nueIi"r for Go tilcNerlng nrHl"ht.
He was startled from his revere as
Mrs, Marcnmont la!d her Jewelleu fam
MIR, Melvin, l want TO present You TO
Miss Colvil!e."
III Miss Colville would only excus"
me he said, with n slight shrug OF his
shoulders.
That's out OF the question. recreant
cavalier" said his hostess, gayly, Il
have promised 10 bring you to her.
Come"
And she led him through one or two
rooms to quiet little apartment, where
a blue, glass shade, There was only
one lady in the dimly lighted room, and
she stood By the mantel. her face half
averlei.
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ling the bowl from Mrs. Hobbs

taking the bowl from Mrs. Hobbs's
hands.
Aunt Melissa hustled away and Miss
Lille raised the stcaming bowl to his
lips with eyes trimming with mirth as
they met Herbert's glance.
Don't you think it has done YOU good
already" said Lille. with grave look.
II think it has" responded Herbert
soemnly.
When Aunt Melissa returned she nod
dcd approvingly at the bowl, remark
ing that "Catnip tea was wonderful
soothin' and quietn'."
Herbert Melvin lay there and watched
the young girls graceful motions with
languid interest-he even found himself
observing the bow of blue ribbon on her
neck and the azure belt that enCircled
her slender waist and wondering how
her hands happened to be SO white and
small and well-shapcd. OF course, II
was none of his business. hut then. he
had nothing else to think OF.
A low fever followed his fall, and so
the pleasant Autumn days went by. one
by one, until nearly month had elapsed
before the doctor would allow Herbert
Melvin To mount his horse again: but
contrary to his usual custom, Herbert
took no exception to the t.sculap!an Hat
and resigned himself with marvellous
philosophy to the sCClusiun Of the sick
room. And why? Had they not for
ing together through the depths OF the
forest, enjoying the beauties and Slories
of earth and sky?
Was il any wonder then that new and
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Miss Colville-Mr. Mely,n" pro-
nouncet Mrs. Marchmont in low. distinct
tones and vanished.
Herbert"
But Lille" said Herbert, when n.
vision in the diamonds and white gauze
Was really the blacE-lashed be tuty OF the
farmhouse and that no dec sptiOn had
been prdctised on his senses, they tod
me You we're Miss Colville."
SO am. My name is Lie Dean
Colville.'
"Bu. how
How dld | happen to d.agu!se my
name | will tell YOU. Aunt Melissa ia
no relative, only my dear old nurse. and
tumn. instead of joining Mrs. March,
mOnt's party on a trip to California I
would not let Aunt Melissa fell YOU who
| was and accordingly ignored my last
name, for | WAS so tired OF being Miss
Colyille. Set that down as another
freak II you like.
Now, dear Herbert" she added. with
sudden change from arch ildependencs
70 bashful penitence that VAS irreslsti-
bly, charming, you will not scold me for
never be naughty again.
i told you l was certain yau would
marry the helress,' " said Lille, gluctly
" But you have avoided Miss CuIvilie 50
completely that ] began to b. afraid I
should never see you again
MIR. Barton Melville was cons Iderably
as;onished about an hour 10 '"r when he
came into the room am found hts
nephew and the heiress on }uru excel,
lent terms, bat h. soon c0nlprchendsi
The Gordian knot OF dlnleuitica was
cut and Herbert Melvin married his
" FIRST love" after alL-ChieaGo News
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The Troubled TINKER.

One evening I CHANGED With = tinker TO ait,
Whose tongue ran a great deal too fast for his
wit
He talked OF his art with abundance Of metal.
go asked him to make me 4 fiat -bottomed kettle.
That the top and bottom dameters be
In Just such proportion as Is to J:
Twelve inches the depth. I proposed and no more
And to held in ale gallons seven less than score
lilo promised 10 do 1t, and straight to work went.
But when he had done II he found It too scant
lie altered II then, but too big he had made It.
For though It held right. the diAmeters failed It.
Now. to keep him from ruin. pray. md him out
The dlameters length for that he e'er will DO It
doubt j. 7. NJ.
1858 west Forty seventh street.
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The Peabody Medical Institute,
B ston, Mass.
BID YEAR.

Az this renowned Institution near approaches
the completion Of n third Of a century 81 unparaI-
Ielcd success and usefulness in the treatment Of
all nervous disorders, from whatever cause nris-
ing II Ia fitting that the public should he informed
why Il has become 4 liked fact among tho m edical
phenomena OF this century, and why It will re-
main 30. The chief reason Is the physicians en-
rIoyed are qualified by training. education, ear
nestness and zeal. and peculiar Eenius, Rdap-
tation and attention 20 this special de-
partmeut Of pathology and therapeutics.
with their treatment II will he wise for the AZ
fcted to bear In mind that there 10 no cause
for despair or oven dependency.
In recognition OF the pre- eminent skill ~ the
chief consulting physician OF this Institute, W. H.
Parker Nj. D., the Board Of Officers OF tho Ma
tional Medical Association, on Jan. l. 1876. con-
ferred upon hin, his gold and lev eled medal, ac-
comranied by series OF fatterng resolutions for
he prize essay c"The Science OF Life or Self Pres
ervation - on nervous maladies The presenta
ton was noticed a. the time Of its occurrence not
only by the Boston press. but By all leading Jour
mails throughout the country.
william II. Parker. NJ. D., may be consulted In
person or by mail at the Peabody Medical lnsti-
tu,e, No. 4 Bulhnch st Boston, Mass
Prospectus FREE. send now.
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HERBERT'S LOVE AFFAIR.
He Married the Heiress, Though He
SacOre He WOMid Not.

not reach Cloverdnle before dark-move
faster, Dick. faster Let me see 1t is
only
But the half finished sentence was
never completed. At the very instant
In which he glanced at his watch Dick
was terrified at the apparition of
frislsy little squirrel dartng across the
road; he gave a sudden side-long swerve
and Herbert Melvin remembered no
more.
And the shadows stretched longer and
longer through the golden a!sles OF the
woods and the bright-eyed squirrels
eyed him suspiciously and the birds
kept up their low-volced twlttering.
while he lay there stunned and notion
less.
When he walked to consciousness, with
dull, heavy throbblng in his head and
tharp pains In his left arm. he was In
q email. iow-ceiled room. with stars
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Nothing Absurd About This.

To tho Editor
notice that some Of the bows are getting
tired Of absurd problems and want something
capable OF digestion. | give one that 10 not
absurd, tank Is 30 feet long. 10 feet wide,
feet deep at one end and II feet deep at the
Other. pipe leading into It is capable q
hllns 1t in ten hours and one leading out Of II
can empty It In four hourp. The tank Ia full and
both pipes turned when the hands OF a we'll
regulated clock are together between . and :
o'clock In the afternoon. How many cubic feet
Of water viii no In the tank when the hands
OF the clock are a, right angles TO each other
between : and 80 r. NJ. anil to what depth
will tho II feet end OF the tank be ex-
posed7 Yours very truly.
JOHN JAMES EGAS.
lis West Sixty street.
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The glowing month OF Autumn had
come and with 1t the bleak northwest
ern winds that strip the last leaves
from forest trees. The hazy veil OF III
dian Summer lay like golden mist
over the quiet old forest.
Herbert Melvin rode leisureiy along
the silence broken only by the rustic
OF the fallen leaves that literally car
peted the secluded road.
Dropping the rcins carclcssly upon
mis- horses beautifully arched neck, he
paused and looked with thrill Of ,ad-
miration at the panorama OF purple hills
+, that stretched along the clear horizon,
III were only an artist" unused
Herbert. IL should he worrying my
brains trying to transfer that lovely
scene to canvas, but as l am nothing OF
the kind can enjoy 1t without any
professional regrets.
"But the sun will soon set and ] shall
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has caused the men to do some hare
train &.

has caused the men to do some hard
train &.
Pat Powers was offered the manage.
meM Of the St. Louis baseball club, but
declined with thanks. MIR. Powers thinks
the Philadelphia club made a grievous
mistake in releasing Harry Wright. He
m n ne game popuiar In philalelphia, "
Brooklyn, club could not do better than
secure that same Harry Wright for
manager
Dominick McCafrroy says his ambition
Is to start an Institution to be known as
McCamrcy's sanitnrium. HIS idea is to
get as patients men who have no or
ganiC trouble and by u system Of judi
cions exercise. build up their cOnstitu-
tons.
The New York Athletic Club will have
Cross-County run from Travers Island
tomorrow morning.
Messrs. EschweEe & Ebbett have pre-
pared elaborate souvenir programmes
containing their unique scoring system
for to-morrow's football game.
Jim Corbett had 10 make n speech at
the Fourteenth street Theatre last night.
through the smok" OF the battle scene,
he thanked the ladies and gentlemen
ono and all very kindly, and said he
would try to keep the championship in
America. Brady made hit when he
announc"1 Corbet'. lie shook down sew
eral chunks Of plaster
Either Brewer or Emmons will prob
ably be the captain OF next years Ilar-
ward eleven.
Harry Dimse has sent In his reslgna
ton a. President Of the Pastime Attn
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ONE OR TWO STATES7
That Question Divides the Oklahoma
Statehood Convention.

EINGFISHER, o. T., Nov. 29-The
Oklahoma Statehood Convention opened
here yesterday. The main fight is over
the question OF double or single State
hood. the Democrats holding to the latter
idea, while the Republicans favor max
ing Oklahoma alone State.
One delegate from each OF the five civil
lied tribes Is here. armed with resolu-
ton empowering him to cast the votes
Of the entir, deiegation-35o In number.
II granted this right, the Indians will
have a majority and be able to carry
any proposition.
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To tho Editor;
boy. detected in -obhinE a farmers orchard.
starts ia run The boy has i2S yards start, but
tho farmer runs twice as tas. as the hoy, Conse-
quently, when the farmer has run 1873 yards the
boy is sixty-tour yards ahead. and when the par-
suer has covered that sirty-tour yards the boy is
thirry-two yards in front; and so on-the farmer
only being able TO hslve III. hny's distance in
front, which, however small is infinitely divisb..
VIII the farmer catch the boys II 30. how
far will he have to rur to accomplish the capture
SIMPLE DIVISION.
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BRAIN FRssHENeRs.

This column ia for mathematical prob,ens Orl,
The popu,dr t,nd not ,5etcjN mud rctresL me r'r,,,d
Jocpes and do mt require odborutc uloebrdc solu.
tim uR b> pr,nisi our type doe, no. ,nc'ud,
d'3rbru6r aqrs, 80 II uU he ipipo~be 10 nv,
d"STcrs IN wh'ch hcse ore rsod The names OF N,
fret ten pcrsons sendin1 currS saiuio,u ulu b
printed. Addrcss dH'uer 10 " PNob'sus Etenint
World. r. U. Dor 2, So, N,c iVrk Chv.''l
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DANGEROUS CROOK CAUGHT.
He Had Been Fassing Counterfeit
Twenty Dollar Bills.

tBy Associated Press>
PITTSBURG. Nov. GA well-dressed
man giving the name OF William II. Jar
rant. was arrested here Tonight, for pass
ing counterfeit 500 bills. On his person
was found 81. 1855 in greenbacks and $1,000
in gold, good money. and $500 in counter
felt $50 bills.
His method OF operation was to engage
lodgings in a private family and pay a
week in advance. rendering the counter
felt money and receiving good money ir
exchange. The police think they have
captured dangerous criminal.
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DEAD. YET ALIVE.
It Was Not Jacob Klev'nz's Body
His Parents Identified.

After an absence of two years Jacob
Klevinz. son of George Klevinz, of 81
Meserole street. Williamsburg. who
during all that time was considered dead.
has returned to his home.
He ran away Sept. -. 1891, TO go farm
ing and search was made for him in
every direction without success.
The body of drowned boy In every
way answering his description was
identified as the missing lad and an in
surance of 1928 on his life collected.
The lad is half dementcd and gives
only vague account of his wanderings.
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The Broken Stone.

To tho Editor:
forty pounds He drops this stone and II breaks
into four pieces. with which he nnds he can weigh
number o' pounds from to forty. inclu-
sive. How much does each piece weight
n. ~ p, BROOKLYN.
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Worlds Fair Prize Winners' Expo

Preparations are being rapidly completed for the
opening OF the Worlds Fair Prize Winners Ex-
position. at the Grand Central Palace Thursday
next The last cobble. to speak. has been laid
In the streets OF Cairo, and the japanese Village
MI
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person goes into 4 store, purchases 81 worth
OF goods, and gives a IS bill. The proprietor OF
the sore gives him - change After the man
has gone the storekeeper finds that the bill 10
bad. How much doe, ne lose:
WILLIAM IsAACs, a2s, First avenue.
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Eight Amherst Students suspsnde ID
tBy Associated rre.J

AMHERST. Mass. Nov. co-Eight Students In
Amherst College were suspended last evening by
tho college senate for footing railroad restaurants
on the way N the Amherst Dartmouth football
game at Hanover on Nov. IL.
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Coiorado's Gold Output Grows.
(py Associated PreAs)

DENVER, Col. Nov. :s.-Coloraho's gold out
put for 1898 will show an increase OF aver 100 per
cent, rhst OF 1892, which was up 10 that
time. the largest annual output In the history OF
the State or Territory.
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For Cannon Makers.

OF what diameter must the bore OF q cannon b.
cast for a bail OF twenty-four pounds weight, ~
that the diameter Of tn. bore may be flo Of an
inch greater than that OF the BALI J. X.
s.? West Forty eighth street
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BARRIERS ca, Shave on Sunday.

IBv Associated PressD
KANSAS CITY. 40. Nov. 2s-The BARRIERS
won their frst victory yesterday In their night
against Sunday closing John SWANSEA. OF the
Midland Hotel barber shop. was arrested for shay
ing a man on Sunday. and the Jury brought in
. verdict OF aequittAl.
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Chief Ramsey vindicstsc c.
~ Associated Press,


CHICAGO. Nov. &C, r, Ramsey. chief Of the
order OF Teegraphers, has been vindieatsd by the
Grand Executice Committee OF the organ rat on
from the charge of immortality and ineompetency
preferred against him.
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can theatres are better than ours. But
take San Francisco, Denver, Chicago,
B,ufalo and New York as types and I
doubt II you will find finer theatres In
me civilized world. In America they
spread their theatres out, whereas we
pitch them into the air. What Is the good
or looking on the top OF the performers
heads? We want to see their eyes and
expression. The great charm of the
American theatre in It's gayety."
Miss Nadage Doree Is back in the
city as full OF energy and determination
as ever She has not as yet made any
engagement. but she contemplates doing
SO very shortly. Miss Doree is an am
bilious young woman, and abe has al =
ready done good work. Her friends
wish her the success that her pluck and
resolution will undoubtedly win for her.
Mr. Charles @. Craig will resume his
part. that of Martin Berry. in shore
Aces" tonight, Mr.. Herne having fully
recovered from mis- accident OF last week.
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Iron Company Cuts Wages.

ALLENToWS Pa. Nov. .s-A 10 per cent.
reduction affecting all employees except iaborer.
10 announced at the Donaldson Iron Company. OF
Emaus
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II rsh's head is ten inches long. the body
a. long as head and tail and the tail as long ss
the head and half the body. how ions ia the hsh :
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Mrs. MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRuP Il an unex.
called medicI for children while teethng 25c -
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The National Cycle Exhibit at Madison
Square Garden, Jan. s to l3. will be in
charge of the following committee: A.
T.. Hildick. Chairman: Frederick keer
and Harry l.. Saltonstall
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Clement Scott, the English critic. In
his lecture on dramatic Free Trade,
said: knowing what we have done re-
Gently in modern theatre building and
decoration. 1t sounds like an unpardona-
BILE eNaggcration TO say nat the Ameri-
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Johnny Van Heest announces from his
home In Ashland, WIS, that he will
fight Dixon at lis pounds for the feather
weight championship and $500 a side.
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The Twenty-saCond Regiment Athletic
AssoCia tons annual Winter games and
reception, which will be held in
pass any ever given by the Associa ton.
Whiie some OF the events are only open 70
some of the events are only open to
members of the regiment and members
Of the National Guard. they promise 10
be extremely interesting and exciting.
as the present feeling among the various
compar les is Cf the kecnest kind and
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Dominick McCaffroy says his ambition
Is to start an institution to be known as
McCaifrcy's Sanitarium. HIS idea Is to
get as patients men who have no or
cious exercise. build up their cunstitu-
tons.
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Mrs. Othcllo," the lates. London farce:
OF which the late Fred Leslie was one OF
the adapters. Is described as very con-
yentlC nal sort of funmaker. 1t Is full OF
doors, and there is said to be an occa-
sionai window thrown in. The Ameri-
can rights have been secured by Az
gustin DAILY, and i Is said that inc tltle
part viii give Miss Rehan many OPP
portunitieS.