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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-14
CHAPTER XII.
A SLIGHT ENCOUNTER.


After luncheon, the colonel took his
guest out to view the plantation, and we
did not see them again until dinner.
Portia was absolutely dazzling when
she swept in and took her seat at the
head of the table. She was dressed ir
scarlet from head to foot. Her superb
shoulders rose from folds of fiery silk,
and the little feet that wandered in and
out beneath her skirts were shod in the
same lurid hue. She looked veritable
daughter of Mephisto. Her eyes spar
kled dangerously, and on her face was
an expression of audacity. Evidently
she had nerved herself for the oncoming
contest which was in the air.
When Maurice saw her, he coolly and
deliberately ran his eyes over her cos
tune and then said nonchalantly as he
shook out his napkin, Evidently you
have overcome that intense dislike OF
scarlet which was one of your marked
traits as girl, belle cousine."
Portia did not answer, but looked
straight at him.
1T was most extraordinary" contin-
ued Maurice. IT never knew any one to
hate particular color as you hated red.
Do you remember what you used to
call it?'
mo-" said Portia.
"a nigger color" replied Maurice,
"and declared it only fit for the quad
room girls"
Agreat pallor overspread Portals face,
but she laughed and lifted her glass of
sherry to her lips.
"How absurdm she said. "Well, other
times, other manners"
"Yes," said Raymond rs he lifted his
glass to her, II myself adore scarlet. 1t
Is vibrant with life and action"
"Do you remember, cousin" he went
on as he set down his glass, "do you re-
member the day your pony ran away
and threw you? | can see you now lying
white and cold on the moss and-and-
why, what the deuce was your ponys
name?-the one your father brought
from Atlanta and to whom you were so
devoted. Astonishing that 1 can't re-
member-I know the namo or that par
ticular nag as well as / do my own.
Surely, cousin, you can help me-"
'No, do not remember" said Portia
In low voice.
'The chestnut with the white name
and tail. Jacko-no-ahl was IL not
Jacquelinef"
"Oh, yesr' cried Portia, as IL greatly
relieved.
"No, no. cousin" said Maurice. "Why.
no; Jacqueline was the pony your father
got after the runaway-a black one. But
the chestnut-how amazing that neither
one OF US can recall her namew
III have such a awretched memory" be-
gan Portia.
There, too, you have changed" rat
tied on Maurice. "Why, Portia, used
to boast of your remarkable memory.
Tho dates, tho names, the numbers, you
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wouio dasn of Were astounding. Ito
member IT was -atLor a tS;sl " ms that
your memory sasuld Ls 30 superior to
niae
could SEQ that Portis YVES worried,
and also that for some reason Mr.. Ray
mend was trying 10 trsp her. Eot to
what purpose? Was tl4is his revSnge
fos the frtgid reception she had given
aimi
AL through dinner h" was constantly
reminding her OF some Of thsu Soashful
experiences. Ocoas.onals 1T. &nsw,Isd
him understardiryly bit as r1ie ter
sepiiss wero ~.6. OF the marx. OTIS
would have said that so far as that prr,od
Of her life was copccrned Mrs. Marcs-
monts memory was q blank.
When we entered ths drawing room,
Maurice opened tie grad plane, end
turning to Portia ssid with grsst ami
ability:
'Dear cousin, am longing to hear
your sweet voice again. Sing some of
those dear old songs"
looked ct Portia. Would she sing
al his bidding? Again and again during
ray stay had asked her to sing for me,
but she had always refused on one pre-
text OF another.
"You viii excuse me, cousin" she
said coldly. II gave up singing long
since. / found my voice was growing
thin and metallic and could not endure
its sound"
"That is absurd" said Colonel March
mont, suddenly rising and coming over
to us. ''She sang just as well as she
ever did before went to England. On
my return she refused to sing and has
persisted in that determination ever
since. One of her many caprices."
"How long wero you in England,
Marchmonts" asked Mr.. Raymond qui-
etly.
"a year." replied the colonel. 81 was
detained on business. / was sent for as
the heir to property near Nottingham,
and after got there pretender turned
up. Well, you know the laws delay.
especially in that slow going country.
The result was, was away from
Swamplands for over twelvemonth."
"And during that time you were lady
Of the manor" said Mr.. Raymond to
Portia, "What an interminable absencer'
he continued, fumbling the MUSIC, "but
then the reunion-how delightful"
Colonel Marchmont looked embar-
rassed, while Portia was very pale. What
manner of man was this who appeared
to play upon their heart strings? 1t was
not possible that so observant a student
of human nature could have failed to
remark the cool relations existing be-
tween the husband and wife. No. Mr..
Raymond was simply drawing them
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She stared at the name before her.
of his conversation TO her, but chatted
with the colonel on various topics, occa-
sionally turning to me with a swift, rare
smile which frightened his rather severe
face.
Portia preserved her attitude of con-
strained defiance. When questions were
directed to her, she answered them
briefly, but kept her eyes fixed upon the
floor. Colonel Marchmont was greatly
ANNOYED, but did his best to cover his
wife's delinquencies in entertaining. We
were all relieved when luncheon was an
nounced.
At the table the constraint was not
quite so marked. Once or TWICE Portia
lifted her heavy lids and shot scrutiniz-
ing glances at her cousin. But Mr.. Ray
mond's face was inscrutable and sphinx.
like. He had lost the puzzled air he at
first wore, and no one could possibly
have read what was passing in his mind.
He complimented Portia upon the
preservation of her beauty; he petted
Daphne; he charmed the colonel. How
did he affect me?
Maurice Raymond fascinated me. I
had never met man at once 80 brilliant
and kindly. A beautiful, strong soal
looked out of his keen gray eyes. His
conversation was intellectual and re-
freshing. I studied him constantly, al
ways recalling the words ! had heard
at the gate the night before, "Dangeh
comm from de souf-awful."
If the prophecy of old Jezebel should
come to pass-if indeed the danger which
threatened Portia were coming through
her cousin-she well had need to trem-
BILE, for in this keen, observant, brainy
man she would meet an adversary
worthy of her skill.
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out. The situation was becoming
strained, when broke the ice by sitting
down at the piano and playing few Sc.
lections in my amateur fashion.
was conscious that Colonel March,
mont left the room after few minutes
and that Portia and her guest were alone.
Just over the piano hung huge old
fashioned mirror, and glancing in it
saw an extraordinary scene. l saw our
polished, courtly visitor suddenly ap-
proach his hostess, whoshrank back with
q look of absolute terror on her face.
saw him roughly seizeh her arm and push
back the loosely flowing sleeve and in
tently scrutinize the lovely bare flesh.
In vain she silently struggled to free her.
self. He held her firmly and examined
her arm asa scientist might study an in
sect under q microscope. Suddenly he
raised his eyes from her arm to her face
and smiled so tauntingly, SO malevolent-
ly, that Portia gave faint little moan
and fell back In her chair.
"Miss Mason" said Mr.. Raymond, II
fear Mrs. Marchmont is i'll"
Isprang 10 her side and lifted her head.
Portia had tainted!
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CHAPTER XII.

In reading over what have written I
End appear more or less in the role Of
an accidental cavesdropper. am now
about to describe scene to which / was
an intentional listener.
Let me excuse myself. had become
firmly convinced that Portia was plot
ting harm to Daphne; that she was visit
ing the old hag of Dead Mans swamp
to urge her to hasten tho destruction of
the child, for whom, through some un-
accountable madness, she had conceived
violent hatred.
l felt myself, then, quite justified in
frustrating her wicked schemes. l con.
stitutcd myself detective and watched
Portia increasingly. determined that
at the first suspicious movement would
report everything 10 Colonel Marchmont
and leave him to act.
But Maurice Raymond! lie was al.
most as great a mystery to me as his
cousin. And my instinct warned mo
that ne, too, was studying and watching
Portia. His puzzled Dir at first sight of
her, his quizzing and leading questions,
and above all that incxplicablc examina-
ton of her arm IN so rude and mastery a
fashion were ell niystllying and vexing.
How wished TO penetrate his thoughts,
TO read what was passing behind the
impassivo facet at times | was prompt
ed to seek bim ard confide all the de-
tails which were so troubling me, but
my natural timidity and reticence for
bade this step.
Portia was like Gagged tigress these
days She fumed and stormed and
lashed herself into teinpcsts of rage.
She feared and hated this cool, calm, in
scrutible man. who was for some reason
dissecting aud analyzing her. She tried
" avoid him, but it was useless. LIE
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know moro than you suspect. / know
the hey you carry which will only un-
lock one door. / know of yorr ridniGht
walks. know your friends IN Dead
Mans swamp"
Po-tia staggered to her feet.
''Rave emercyi lave pity she moaned.
"The mercy YOU have shown TO the in
nocont shall be yours" he said. with
flashing eyes, you are not n woman,
but vampire. Go now" and he un-
locked the door. Go, but DO rot for
one moment think you can escape me.
You are os much my prisoner es though
chained In a cell. gc 10 Jour rooom
and stay thero until I send for you"
Moaning, shlverins and eowcd, Portia
rushed by this Nrrible mao. 1 heard
her tagging footsteps ascend the stairs
and the sound Of her moaning die alsng
tho corridor.
Then l parted The curtains and stepped
vut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-14
We Buy No
Merchandise

That we cannot say to you
Bring back-unworn-
Any unsatisfactory
Purchase and get your
Money. That is the way
We do business.
Paying back the money guarantees he price is
low and that the quality and make are the
best you can get for the money.
The stock of Mems and Boys Overcoats Ulster
and Suits
We purchased last week
belonged to one of the
Largest Wholesale Manufacturers OF Clothing
in the United States and
every garment is absolutely new, of this
Seasons make, made in clean workshops.
and our prices on these garments at
retail are less than the manufacturers
price was at wholesale month ago.
Today on our counters in Providence
store we have over 5000 Mems and Boys
Suits. Overcoats and listers to select from
This is plainly buyers chance.
Mems Suits prices begin
at $500.
Overcoats and listers at
5000
Boys Suits prices begin
at $Ioo; Overcoats at $500
Ladies bringing in this advertisement
will be allowed 20 per cent. discount
on any garment they buy in our Ladies.
Misses, and Children's Cloak, Cape, Suit.
Waist or Fur Department
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-14
CHAPTER XIII.
NORTu AxD sOrTH.

NORTH A.ND SOUIH.
think for onco 70 his life MI. Maurice
Raymond was acrplused. However,
he speedily recovered.
"AhF, he cried, "you sly little Puri-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-14

"Farce!' she cried. Enough. Twill
not be insulted any longer. Open that
door, Mr.. Raymond, and let me go, or l
will rouse tho whole house."
He SIMPLY burst out into fit Of the
most n,ocking laughter / have ever
heard. II maddened Portia, and she
few at him like fury. He caught her
hands and pushed her way.
"Sit down." he said sternly, "and lis
ten to me. You have not imposed upon
me. I have recognized your infamy.
You have deluded everybody but me,
though ! think the little northern girl
suspects you. She is not fool. You
arc clever and cunning, but you have
gone too far. Your inhumanity to that
poor innocent child shall be avenged. /
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-14

Maurice, Maurice" she cried wildly.
"Don't dare to call me Maurice when
we are alone" he said, 'you may keep
up the farce before others little long
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08

Secretary Herbert has arranged to en-
terrain the officers of the foreign fleets
and of the United States fleets at din
ner on the Dolphin In Hampton Roads
Saturday evening, the 22nd instant.
After the naval review Captain Silss
Casey. commanding the Newark. will be
relieved from duty and assigned as presi-
dent of the steel board. Captain John
X. Bartlett will relieve him.
Captain McGlensey will be detached
from the Chicago in few days and or
dered before retiring board at his own
request. His relief will be Captain Silas
w. Terry, who is now on waiting or
ders.
The officers OF the United States steam
er Essex, which arrived at the Academy
from Norfolk. To be used for the present
practical instructions of cadets, are busy
turning over stores. on the completion
OF which they will be detached and the
steamer taken in charge by the officers
of the academy Lieutenant Comman-
der BECKER, as already stated. Is TO be
examined for promotion. PaYmaster w.
w. Barry has been promoted. with the
rank of lieutenant-c ommander and will
be detached on settling his accounts and
granted leave. Chief Engineer Ross will
90 on waiting orders.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

ftsms Of Intersst--LOeaI aud Otherwise.
A little son Of Mr. d. V. Miller, Is
lying critically III.
Poultry, butter and eggs were scarce
Ia market this morning and demanded
good prices
The fashionable feminine shoe is ex-
ira high cut. reaching we'll up 10 the
swell OF the limb.
The monthly meeting Of the Musical
aud Debating Society of the West End
will be held Monday night.
Horace and Henry Tyding. son of
Horalio Tydings, were successful in kill
Ing two Swami in Magothy river.
The early spring rains fall on the
just and the unjust, but the unjust gen.
orally can carry silk umbrellas.
If the weather continues so favors-
be, we can soon expect TO see the street
sprinkler at work to allay the dust.
The column of Geo. NJ. Hyde & Co.,
To Mondays issue, will give an idea of
the bargains TO be found at this house.
The fresh shad are quite toothsome
snd greatly relished after four months
enforced diet on golden fitch and tough
beef.
The case of the alleged abuse of
charter rights the International Frater
nsl Alliance Of Baltimore city was argued
IN the Court Of Appeals.
-Shsd IN the SusQuehanna are COM
ing again. Yesterday 5000 were caught
aud are selling for SIS per hundred.
herring are scarce as yet.
There are three applicants from An
nApolis for the vacant assistant paymas-
hnshlp in the Navy, TO be appointed
shortly by the President.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Mayor and City Council will he held on
Monday night, when several matters of
Importance win come before the board.
Mr.. G. W Smith has purchased the
,et on Conduit street, in the rear of T. j.
uavalIs residence on Market street, and
VII shortly commence the erection of q
zoe residence.
Trailing srbutus is budding nicely
~ the rural districts, and In q week or
Wo Tie lovers of this beautiful hardy
spIing plant may go out and gather
Again We would remind our readers
sass y IS time 10 he up and doing in the
T matter OF cleaning cellars and yards.
N'eanliness means health.
raIterns cut by measurement-fit
sSMah'eed. Old Grape done over. equal
"aeN' 40 Prince George st.
we have in stock the finest lot of
~ iiArok STOVES. Prices to suit the pub
r. Also full line of refrigerators
ne oue ana examine these goods before
~ poS'Isussing elsewhere. w. II. F. VIII
'Os q Son, Main street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08
Presentation az wesley chanel.

The semi-monthly meeting OF the
Young Peoples Society of Wesley Chap
Ell last night was one of more than usual
interest. An interesting programme of
singing and scripture reading had been
arranged and a large assemblage had
gathered for the meeting The most in
teresting part occurred about the time
for the adjournment. The Rev SIR
Case. pastor OF Wesley Chapel. and
President OF the Society, had announced
after the business of the Society had
been finished that an adjournment would
take place for two weeKs At this point,
hr. James q. Porter. the chOrister, on
behalf OF the Society, Interrupted the
proceedings and in q pleasant speech
hesrtily welcomed the esteemed pastor
and president OF the Society Mr. Porter
said
Brother Case. in behalf of the Young
PEOPLES Society aud congregation Of
this church, in acknowledgment of the
kind teachings and instructions you have
impaired TO all alike, have been delega-
ted to extend TO you a hearty welcome
back TO Us again, and hope. while the
past year has been a pleasant one, the
present will be much better, and pastor
and congregation viii be closer united
than ever before"
Before Mr.. Case had time to reply, his
estimable wife. who was present was
surprised at the presentation of hand
some portrait of herself. accompanied by
an easel in appreciation OF her valuable
services as a worker for the church, and
Tor the interest she has manifested In the
Society. In making the presentation,
Mr. Porter said: mrs. Case, apprecia.
ting as We do the manifest interest you
have shown in the Young Peoples SO.
ciety and the Sabbath school connected
with this church. allow me in the name
OF the Young Peoples Society, and
the congregation TO present you with
this picture as token of their love and
friendship for you, and in consideration
OF the very Jealous manner in which
you have labored for The success of ALL
When in after years you are removed 10
other fields of labor of love, as YOU look
on this portrait we hope 1t will bring
back many pleasant recollections with
your stay amongst us. We wish you to
remember that there will always be warm
hearts and hearty welcome from the
Young Peoples Society and congrega-
ton of Wesley Chapel of Annapolis for
you and your family"
Mrs. Case. who had no intimation OF
the presentation feelingly replied, thank
ing the society for the valuel gift. Last
year Mr.. Case was presented with a
similar testimonial which he prizes very
highly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08

DROPOSALs FOR SUPPLIES poR
II THE NAVAL ACADEMY. Al.
NAPOLIS. ND -MaTch 3llh. IsgB.-
Sealed proposals, endorsed Proposals
for Supplies for the Naval Academy.
ANNAPOLIS Md. to be opened April Is.
1S93,' will be received at the Bureau ~
Supplies and Accounts, Navy Depart
ment, Washington, ID c. until i9
O'Clock noon, April Is, 1893 and pub.
icly opened Immediately thereafter. 10
furnish at the Naval Academy, Annapo-
lis. Md, quantity of hardware, brick.
sand, gravel, paints, alcohol, pipe At.
ting. plumbers supplies. tools. dry goods.
lamp fixtures, iron, packing. hose and
soap. The articles must conform to the
Navy standard and pass the usual naval
inspection. Blank proposals Will De fur
nished upon application 10 the Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Md. The attention
OF manufacturers and dealers T. fnvited
Tie bids. all other things being equai
decided by lot. The Dspsrtment reser.
YES the tight to waive defects or ID r..
ject any or all bids not deemed afpanfa
geous 10 the government EDWEN
STEWART, Pagusaatsr Geserat u a
NJ "a
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08
The Value OF Arbor Day

The institution of Arbor Day has al.
ready proved of practical benefit by call.
ing attention 10 the value OF trees and
directing the minds OF the rising genera
tion to the important part which they
play in the economy of nature and the
disastrous consequences thai follow their
reckless destruction. "A second and
scarcely less important lesson TO be
learned by youth young and old 10 the
value of trees in large towns aud cities,
and the proper methods of caring for
them. Apart from their sanitary uses.
there are few things which add more to
the beauty and attractiveness Of town
than the judicious cultivation of shade
trees. During the oppressive weather
of midsummer they temper the fierce
glare of the sun and contribute no little
10 The comfort and refreshment of the
perspiring wayfarer, and in . sanitary
point of view are most invaluable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08

Since its first introduction Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in proper
favor, until now II is clearly in the lead
among pure medicinal tonics and altera-
tives-containing nothing which permits
Its use as beverage or intoxicant, it Is
recognized as the best and purest medi-
cine for all ailments OF Stomach, Liver
or Kidneys. II win cure Sick Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation, and drive Ma
LARA from the system. Satisfaction
guaranteed with each bottle or the
money will be refunded. Price only SO
cents per bottle. Sold by Feldmeyer
Bros :. City Drug Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08

OF all seasons in the year, is the one for
making radical changes In regard to
health. During the winter, the system
becomes TO q certain extent clogged with
waste, and the blood loaded with impure
ties, owing to lack of exercise, close con-
tinement 10 poorly ventilated shops and
homes, and other causes. This lie the
cause OF the dull, sluggish, tired feeling
so general at this season, and which
must be overcome, or the health may be
entirely broken down. Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla has attained the greatest popularity
all over the country as the favQrite
Spring Medicine. II expels the accumu-
lation of impurities through the bowels,
kidneys. liver, lungs and skin. gives to
the blood the purity and quality neces-
sary TO good health and overcomes that
tired feeling.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08
Wild Geese.

The wild geese are now winging their
way Northward to their accustomed
haunts and breeding places along the
great lakes after their long winter So
iourn in the sunny South" and the air
is filled nightly with their harsh and pc
culiar notes as they pass in large flocks
over the town. The flight of the wild
gesse to northern ATTITUDES at this sea
son is an unfailing presager Of the near
approach of mild and pleasant weather,
and the temperature of the past few days
is strongly contirmatory of this and that
the gentler season of spring has been
fully entered upon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08
Naval Orders

The following naval orders have been
issued by the Navy Department since
our last issue:
Commander Felix NcCurley has been
ordered to duty at the hayward. League
Island, Pa
Lieut.. G. c. Maish, to duty at the ma
val observatory.
Commander f. NJ. Shepard has been
detached from duty as light house in
spector of the fourteenth district May
and ordered as equipment officer of the
navyyard, New York.
Lieut.. Commander F. w. Crocker,
has been detached from the receiving
ship Wabash and ordered as inspector of
the fourteenth light house district on
the 1st May next.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08
Clean Up.

Now that spring has come H. is the
duty of every householder 10 see to IL
that his or her premises are thoroughly
cleaned up and put in proper sanitary
condition for warmer weather. Much
of the increase of sickness that comes at
this season of the year can be directly
traced to neglected cellaro and filthy
back yards and alley-ways Aside from
the fact that cholera is likely TO break
out, Ii is essential that this work of
cleaning up be promptly attended TO.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-04-08

Judge Revell this morning drew the
following jurors in place of those ex-
cused: Grand Jury-Thos Jones IN place
of Jas. Il. Moss. third district, Geo. w.
Murrett, In place of Hezekiah Linthicum.
of the fifth district; Jas E. Nutwell in
place of Columbus @. Leech, OF the
eighth district; Frank II. Dsrnell, in
place of Jas III. Jones, of the eighth dis
irict. Petit Jurors-Wm Murray In
nlaee of M. Tilghman Harvard. first dis
trict. John +. Beard, in place of John III.
Burton. Second district; Geo, Nj. Murray
in place of Willism Anderson. of X /,
Fourth district; Frederick l.. Shipley in
place of w. p Dorsey, and VIM A.
Shipley. in place of VIM. II. Wesley. of
the fifth district; John Cassiday. IN place
of s. r. Brewer. of the sixth district.