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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04
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This was what had nearly wrecked
her reason, alenated hor husbands af-
fection and caused her to dislike her
child.
Was she to be blamed? "No," my heart
cried ont. No more than if she had by
some chance become victim of NOR
phine or some other insidious drug. In
some fashion old Jezebel had obtained
control of and enslavod her mistress. I
was determined to break the spell and
save my friends.
But the lsnife-the knife. What was
she doing with that glittering weapon
with the keen. wicked bladef Oh, my
poor Portal Had she sought that grew
some spot to kill herself? remembered
her threat, "Jermyn Marchmont shall
remember one day what he has accom-
plished tonight" Oh, perhaps then.
then, while was standing idly and help
lessly beside that carefully locked gate,
somewhere away in the dim and awful
recesses of Dead Mans swamp there was
fearful work going on. must save her.
Iwould.
In desperation l shook the gate and
beat upon it, callcd-l moaned aloud
in fear and agony and then sank down
exhausted in the thick tangles of creep
ing vines.
Suddenly heard voices and a sound
of hurried footsteps on the other side of
the wall. Who was coming?
/ started to my feet and crowded back
out Of sight among the vines. The key
clicked in the lock, tho gate swung open
and Portia stepped hurredly through
and stopped, looking about. Behind her
i'll the moonlight | saw the awful face
which had looked in the arbor night
or TWO peiore. Some instinct sounded a
danger signal, and reprcssed my incli-
nation to spring forward and speak to
Portia.
81 was sure heard something" she
murnured.
The old hag listened with bent head.
ait was de wind, honey, an yet by dc
way dc palms OBJ my hands prick l
know dah's danger lurkin somewhat
But go honne-leab da chile to me, I'll
tend to her. Eberyting goin' on all
right. 'Twon't be long now foh yes
safe. saw black bat fly tree times
cross do dosh las night, and dc moon
was strcaked blood red-dem's good
signs. Go home-go home"
Listen" said Portia, grasping tho
old womans arm. I've heard your
wretched prophecies long enough. do
not SEQ that we are any nearer the end
than we We're months ago. | want it
finished-do you hear?-Gnished. If you
don't act, SHALL and she shook the
knife in old Jezebels face.
IAN right" muttered the other, "but
ddhs dangeh comm, honey. Dangeh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

READING, Pa, Dec. A warrant was
issued for the arrest of Major ]. c. Becker,
one OF the best alowu membrrN of Tho
Berks county bar, charging him with
making false representation respecting
the value Of his property, lie entered bail
to answer the accusation at court Tho
proceedings against him were instituted
by four banks of this city. tho officials OF
which alleRe that Major Becker obtained
money from them Ia the extent OF over
t3noOO by Misrepresentation as 10 tho
value Of the property owned by him
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carrying card on silver salver. Por-
tia was lying on broad couch drawn
up before the open fire, sleeping or feign-
ing sleep. She had not seen tho car
riage drive up and opened her big eyes
lazily as Tom approached her.
"What is itT' she murmured languidly.
"a gem'man, missis."
Porta took the card and read it, She
stared at the name before her in dazed
manner At last she turned her blood
less face toward me.
prudence" sho said, YEARLY passing
her hand over her head.
"Yes, Portia," | answered. leaving
Daphne in the window with her dolls
and going over to her mother.
"Read that name-aloud," she com
manded, thrusting the card in my hand.
Tread, Maurice Raymond"
81 could not see-then he has come"
Portia muttered in incoherent, wander
ing fashion. Then sharply to Tom, Il
will not see him."
Tom bowed gravely and was about to
go, when said: "Portia, is not this the
guest You have been expecting2 What
would Colonel MaTchmont say if you
were to send such a message as thatI
Had you not better reconsider
"You see him, Prudence" she begged
in an almost childish fashion. ~ cannot
go in now. must go up stairs, dress
and compose myself"
every well, Portia. Twill do my best
to entertain him until you are ready 10
relieve me, But do not tax me too long"
Portia did not reply, but rose and left
the room. She appeared confused and
helpless Suddenly | recalled the proph-
ecy of tie old negress-"D Dangeh is comm
from de souf." All, perhaps the peril
which had menaccd Portia was at hand.
As ! entered tho drawing room the Wis
itor rose quickly and came forward to
greet mo. What most impressed me in
this first meeting with Maurice Ray
mond was the atmosphere of latent
power which seemed to emanate from his
personality. lie was not a handsome
man, though his face was good, his deep
set eyes keen, his nose straight. His
lips were not hidden by beard or mus
tache, and in their firm lines | read tho
positive character of the man. He car
riel himself like n prince, with grace
and hauteur. His general appearance
was impressive and commanding.
"You are not Mrs. Marchmont?' he
said hnlf in inquiry as he took nv hand
mo, indeed" / replied-"Mrs. March,
mont's friend, Prudence Mason. Mrs.
NIarchmont is not feeling we'll aud
hopes You will excuse her for a little
while"
"And the colonel" asked the visitor.
"He il somewhere about the plapta-
ton, but will soon be in for luncheon"
Il have arrived few DAYS ahead of
time" said Mr.. Raymond, "but finished
my business in Atlanta sooner than |
had anticipated ana so hurried on.
was so anxious to SEQ the country in
which passed my boyhood, and above
all to see my dear cousin again, whom
l remember as tic idol of my youth--a
beautiful and lovely girl"
Mrs. Marchmont is very beautiful
woman" said gravcly.
"Therc is II dhild, believe said Mr..
Ray nond. called Daphne from the IL
brary. glad of an excuse to have her once
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

SCRANTON, Pa. Dec i-Nrs Joseph
Turner Of this city, has returned from
Tacoma, Wash. where she found her hus-
bGnd, who desert ell her eight years ago.
Turner has been married since leaving
Scranton, and is now one OF the wealtlliest
and most influential citizens OF Tacoma.
Tho husband acknowledged his wrong,
and offered TO deed his first wife farm
and allow her 800 II month for the sup
port Of herself aud daughter II sbe would
not prosecute him for bgany. This Mrs.
Turner consented to.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

ELlZABEru, n, j., Dec. 1, F.wald IIrer-
tcrmann, who cmbelzled money belong
ing to the Prudential Insurance company,
and abducted Frcda and Hubert Luucks,
children Of Richard l,oucks, and was ar.
rested in Liverpool, was sentenced in the
Union county court to the state prison for
five yenrs. The mother of the I.nucks
children died Of grief before he prisoner
and children We're brought back to this
rnIu;rV
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

BROOKLYN, L. J., Dec. Richard Will
iams, IL years old, was arraigred in the
police court charged with several petty
thcfts, holding UP and robblng children
larger than himself, assaulting a number
OF girls and trying 10 commit arson. He
also tried TO kill his sister Caroline, aged
Il, by sabbing her with bowie knife.
He was turned over 10 the Childrens 30
sisty.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

PIrIsBrHG. Dee T. The police author.
ltie7 have declared against football play.
ing under the present rules. SHpcrin-
tendent c. Msra stated that in future no
such degrading and brutal exhibitions
would be permitted IN this city. lie
slated further that he had information
that the authorities in other cities would
take similar action
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

BIiLE ptsfN In, Dec 4. Three men
entered the railroad station at Luzerne.
three miles from here, robbed Agent
Thompson and the night operator, and
locked them In the freight house When
ever citizen or would be passenger pre-
Eented himself he was promptly robbed
and locked mp until there wns over II
DOZEN mon imprisoneh.
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or Course Hs wns Lynched.

CONCORD, Ga, Dec. g. Lucius Holt, the
negro who was arrested at Concord on
suspicion of numbering Mr., Arthur Rey.
polds, proved to he the right one. and was
subsequently, found hanging to tree
opposite the place whore he committed the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

a Hunters Fatal MISTAKE.

MrADvtILE, Pa, Dec &c d. Bailey
and Ernest Winans were ont hunting rab-
bits, and while Bailey was crouched down
near brush pile N'inaus saw the head
of his companion and mistRking it for u
rabbit fired his weapon. Bailey head was
blown off, He was fne young man,
aged 70 years. Winaus is almost crazed
vii N grief
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

LoNnoN. Dee THE Earl of Warwick
died in Warwick castle, aged IL The
most marked social effect OF he death Of
the earl is he fact hat Lady Rraake. the
great faH6rla of the Prince of Wule4. be-
comes eountess Of Warwick AS her hus-
band Lord Brooke, Is the eldest son Of the
lnte earl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

DETROIT Dec. At is estimated that
bherc are .50oo men in Detroit without
employment, and their chances for getting
any this winter are very slim Mnny are
suffering for food Donations of food,
olothlng and money arc constantly being
received to relieve this distress.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

comm from dc sout-awfuI."
If tho prophecy Of old Jezebel should
come to pass-ifindeed 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.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

wAsHiNGroN, Dee 4. The following
fourth class pos masters hHve been ap.
poil.tcd ia Per sylvania: Boston, ]. l..
Farley, Corsic.. r. Il. snyder; Elbon, NJ.
Mohonry; Sg. iugtown, j. w. Hess.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

PINE CIYY, MINI, Dsn, Mrs. Russell
and her oldest daughter - years old, were
frozen 20 death in the woods three miles
from their home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

PARIS Dec. tho Gaulois says the he.
trothai OF the charowitz 10 AliS. princess
of lIcssez Darmstadt, will be officially an.
nounced within fortnight.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-04

NEWTON, n, l., Dec s.-FirS destroyed
the outbulldinss Of James Colfey. near
here, toSe,h with eleven cows and $3.50
in money belonging to Andrew Cain, a
hired man. who hid ii in the wagon house.
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FAULKNER &z BEARCE;
Euene

low tone ucuvercu the Ire,oy urrion
service for the departed As hr did 50
Walter Damrosch touched the keys ~
the pia 10 to SOW dire The
pastor returned thanks to God that
10y His p wer this life was ended
only that the life OF immortality
might BE- brgun lie beseeched the
Almighty that comfort might come to
every member of the str cken household.
The caslSet was thei closed aud borne
TO the hearse. Solemnly and in silence
the family and the mourning guests
left the house whicn had been SO fire.
queutly inva led by the angel of death
aud the procession wended it's way
slowly TO the church.
In the first carriage was Rev DIR.
Hamlin, the officiating clergyman.
Then came the pal bearers: Senators
Hale and Frye, OF Maine, and Morgan.
OF Alabama; ex-Speaker Reed, OF Maine;
Representatives Is utelle, Of Maine;
Hit, OF Illinois formerly Mr. Blaine's
assistant secretary uf state), and Bing-
ham, of Pennsy vania, in which state
Mr. Blaine was born; Gen. Thomas
Ewing, Of Ohio; John Hay (ex.assislant
secretary OF state), Joseph II. Manlev,
of Augusta, Me, A l.. Je tins and p.
" X Ely Afterwards there followed
the immediate family Of the deceased,
Mrs Blaine, Miss Hattie B aine and
James G. Blaine, Jr., in the first
The relatives aud pail bearers occu-
pied the first eight rows OF seats In the
main isle aisle of the church. Behind
them were seated the president, vice
president, cabinet officers, Speaker
Crisp, members OF the supreme court
with their families, Baron Fava, dean
of the diplomatic corps; Sir Julian
Phuncefote British minister, the new
Russian minister, Prince Concatuzene,
representatives Of the French, German
a d Spanish legations and nearly all
the ministers from South and Central
America, as well rs many senators and
representatives In addition 10 those at
the house.
At 1880 o'clock the solemn organ
music announced the arrival uf tho fu-
neral par at the door of the church.
AS the head OF the procession walked
up the aisle Walter Damrosch, who was
at the organ, played an improvisatin
made up Of several themes OF hymns,
which Mr., Blaine loved. All rose aud
remained standing as the funeral party
moved down the aisle.
When all were seated the deep peals
Of the organ ceased aud DIR. Hamlin
from his place in the pulpit began the
church services with the reading OF Sc
lections from the scriptures Prayer
was then offered up by the doctor.
At the close OF the prayer the funeral
procession once more formed and the
body was conveyed TO Oak Hill ceme-
terry and there laid IN rest
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DISGRACE KILLED HIM.
One Of Chapman's Prominent Busi-
nessmen Suicides.


special TO THIS r. RtTLEcro1.
CHAPMAN, jan. 28 This little city
was aroused this morning by one Of
the most startling trager les in the his.
tory Of the town. The life OF Chapman
has been for the most part even and
ueventful. The people we're unpre-
pared for such surprise as was given
them this morning.
William Drain, owner Of the Chap
man mill aud one OF the leading bust.
ness of the city, WAS found dead with n
bullet hole In his head, a suicide. But
few details can be secured beyond the
fact that he is dead. It Is supposed
that encouragement over recent iinan.
cial losses is responsible for the awful
deed.
Mr.. Drain was considered we'll nxed
and was man OF about 36 years Of
age. He leaves wife aud three child
rsn who are sorely stricken by their
loss. He was a Republican and a
member Of the Republican central
committee last fall,
IL appears that he had overdrawn his
BANK account and IL Is estimated that
he lost something like $500. He was
member of the A. o. U. W. and the
Knights Of Pythias. The funeral was
largely attended.
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LAID TO REST.
General Sympathy Extended to the
Family OF Mr. Blaine.
SIMPLE and IMPRESSIVE SERVICES.
Distinguished Psr~ons From the President
Down Attend tho Mournful Csro-
moniea-Intsrmsnt at
OAK Hill

WARRINGTON, Jan. Sl.-Every effort
was made 70 comply with the expressed
desires Of the family of the late ex.Sec-
retary jaime, q. Blaine for a private
funeral, but vast public interest swept
over the barriers imposed aud made the
funeral one OF the most impressive OF
public demonstrations In honor Of the
dead
The parlor on the second floor where
the body lay in its cedar caslSet, osely
sealed, was fairly embowered with flor
al tributes
The casket itself rested ON huge bed
Of roses, violets, palm leaves aud ferns
about feet long by 4 feet wide. sent
by Mira Emmons Blaine, the flowers ar
tisticaly g,v,ng the combination OF
colors and design of an Oriental rug.
A large ship Of state sent by the
Knights of Reciprocity was near by
and around the pedestals on which the
coffin rested, and upon the coffin Itself,
was wreath of orchids and
roses from President Harrison. A
wreath of white roses from Mrs. Zach
Chandler, garland OF violets from
Mrs Eugene Hale (which was placed on
the casNet), wreath of violels and white
orchids from Mrs r. Il Hit, an inn
mense wreath Of white flowers with
long s reaners from .le dip omatc
corps, cross of ivy leaves and violets
from Mrs Henry Cabot l. idge, II wreath
Of lilies OF the valley and palm leaves
from Mrs Whitelaw Reid, aud sage
palms and violets from Secretary Tracy
Il
tributes
The parlor, not at any time very
commodlous one, was far too small for
the distinguished mourners, who, by
invitation, sought access to IT, The
president entered, accompanied by Mrs
Mckee aud Private Secretary Halford
and Lieut. Parker rhe vice president
was accompanied by Mrs. and Miss Nor
ton. Then came the members of the cab
met Seer, tary Of State Foster, Secretary
Of the Treasury Foster and family,
Secretary Elkins and family, Secretary
Tracy and family. PJstmaster-General
Wanamaker and family Attorney-Gs =
eral Miller aud family, Secretary Ru,k
and family the chief justice of the
United States just arrived from the
funeral of the late Associate Justice
Lamar, accompanied by Mrs. and Miss
Fuller, and many others
The family grouped about the casket
were the widow her daughter, Mrs
Damrosch, Miss Blaine, JamesG. Blaiue,
Mrs Emmons Blame, Mss Abigail
Dodge Gail Hamilton), K. e. Blaine,
brother OF the dead man, and his wife
and daughter, Hampton d nman, of
Missouri, cousin OF Mr. Blainei Fran {.
Henry, Horacs and Augustus Stahd.
wood and Walter Stinson aud W, II.
Hatch, a. nsphews OF the dseeaAed
man.
The family was 70 lowed by Rev Dr.
Hamlin, Of the Church OF the Covenant,
VIA. Saaslailal bessalo Wa. usalOaiA N u
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entertainment, artificial light shoGd.
II possible, be avoided, and the dccora-
tions Of the table suggest daintiness
rather than richness or elegance. What
ever Is saved in other ways may appro-
priatelv be expended on the flowers,
however, II Is not new, but II is al
ways graceful and in good taste for the
hostess to divide the flowers forming
the center piece among her guests. It
should be conveniently tied TO facilitate
her doing So
4 One of the pretticst center pieces at
breakfast was round Leghorn hat
filled with roses. The dish holding
water was set In the crown, and pink
satin ribbon was passed around Il
through the center of the flowers, and
was tied In a bow on one side OF the
brim. The ribbon was twisted where
IL passed through the flowers. that IL
might not separate them. II looked as
though II garden hat had been used as
sket while the roses were being
gathered, and the effect was most ar
tistlc.
II grape fruit be used for first
course, or orange skins filled with
Juice, n wreath Of smilax on each plate
-. -,
o.."ni"s. snou'a ,nVHraoiy oegin
w nv ~ ,o.o"e" ny co"rSe OF
'nV'er W one OF Tue essen
~, .'''s anu "ilerse ereater variety tnan
Pe,"aPs Nuown ou'S'ue q, france
aP.n .i,s o,no, proPerIy maue. Is
'"s W oe "eaSureu among the
eggs, or hard boiled eggs cut in
slices, with bechamel of white
sauce, are appropriate and generally
liked A fish course, an entree, one
meat, salad and sweet course should
follow next in order, including coffee.
The entree and the meat NAV form one
course. II a salmi of duck with olives,
fried chicken or some such dish be Sc.
lected.
lees OF all kinds are entireIv ont NJ
place at a breakfast An omelette
soufilee. peaches with cream or hest ~
all a fruit salad. are within The pronri.
cites II Is simply mnde. and lseeps
perfectly for two or three davs Half
a dozen oranges should be neeIed leav.
Ino, M ,,orti,Ia - ,bo ,,hi., Iii. a
ha,.,re, go ,,,.', ~. "Ve 'N'n Nv
Uolf ,ine ,,,naonnIa h.ai'" ',,,, P
tori, no IT. P, ,5 l.,a'o - o,""'n .s "i'n
four bananas sliced are m,xod 81 ri,b ~
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The Event Of the Season.

The AlouzO Hatch Entertainers will
appear at the Bonebrake opera house
Monday evening, Feb, 0. Alonzo
Hatch, proprietor, is considered one Of
the best lenors on the American stage
today. The male qnartette composed
of Alonzn Hatch, J. II. Bell, j Rawas
ley and Eugene Danton receive the
most envlable press notices tveryw here.
The celebrated SandfoTd girls are
now with this company. They are
surely a remarkable family Of girl must
clans, They appear in band, orchestra,
quartette, duets, both vocal and instru.
mental, giving solos upon the harp,
violin, banjo, cornet, flute, fl,geolet,
stc all combined making the most
refined, pleasing, ltughabe and in.
structive entertainment ever appearing
in our city.
All should attend. They come to us
highly recommeneed by the press,
public and pulpit, II being an enter
tainment such that church members,
who Object to the opera will be delight.
ed by good music without any Of the
objectionable features of the opera
To lovers of good music It will be n
treat. This ia the best company that
will be here this winter. Reserved
Rests for sale at rsual place
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Gbe Reaettor.
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

1T is rumored that the joints have
taken the hint and closed their doors
Grandpa Dewar, well known in
Solomon and vicinity, was buried at
that place yesterday.
WIN. Botz and George Tyrell, both
Of Flora township, shipped over the
Santa Fe last evening q carload Of very
Hne horses.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hilton Of west Abilene was made
happy yesterday afternoon by the arri-
val Of little daughter.
The La Junta (Colo.l Watermelon
Of T. b. Wilson's announces this week
an increase In the "Melon's" patch
It's girl and Tom is more than happy
Marriage licenses: Charles A.
Stauffer, Ella NJ. Strock, both OF
Enterprise; Frank Phillips, Holland,
Nancy e. Campbell, Abilene; Dennis
F. Delaney, Mary A. Kelley, both Of
Chapman.
The Abilene Dancing club had one
Of Its pleasantest dances last evening IN
Dramatic Club hall. There was a
large crowd present and merry hearts
and tripping feet kept time to the
inspiring music Of Prof. Hawkins
orchestra.
We are In favor OF giving the
sweet men chance to look pretty. II
II 10 right for a girl to carry q bcquet
at q party, It should be right for the
man. He has pair of hands that
always look as though they were dying
to hold something. .-[Atchison Globe.
Father Leary received word last
night that he had been selected TO
succeed Father Hill, Of Chapman,
lately deceased. He will be succeeded
at this place by Father Hitler, of New
York. Father Leary went to Chap
man at noon TO formally take charge OF
his new parish.
The Jews have very decent habit
when they get married. They not only
announce the marriage months In ad'
vance, but the engagement, and thei'
engagements are seldom broken. The
Jews are proud of 1t when they get
married; we Americans seem to be
ashamed Of II. The Jews, who are
proud Of II, make the best husbands In
the world. The Jewish system OF
engagements differs very materially
from ours, an engagement nearly always
means q marriage. Il Atchison Globe.
AT the annual meeting Of the Ma
tionsl Butter and Cheese Makers asso
citation which holds it's meeting at Du
buque, Ia, from the 7th to the 10th o
next month, j. L. Nissley, OF th'
Belle Springs creRmeries, will read
paper on "What We Are Doing II
Kansas" Mr.. Nissley is a recognized
authority on creaperes In Kansas anC
deserves the honor Of representing he
Industries. 1t is expected that full!
5000 people will attend the convention
and the competition among the exhibi
tors will be spirited, as s4, 700 In casl
Is offered In premiums.
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A Gard.

Last evening received orders of my
appointment to the Chapman parish.
Today / have moved there and before
going take the opportunity OF thanking
the people OF Abilene for their good
will and many acts of kindness during
the last thirteen years. II any one has
q bill against me please send 1t to
Chapman. JNo. +. LEARY.