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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-26

MR.. HENRY XANDER,
Instructor of
PIANO AND THEORY OF MUSIC.
Studio: SO7 18th street northwest.
Teaching resumed October E.
(Will receive callers and after September Is
from II to IL O'Clock only sell limo
GERMAN LESSONS BY MISS BETTY FLEISCH-
mann, 2OSS ST. NV. to ladies'. gentlemen and
children; satisfaction guaranteed. sell -6t'
ON THE HEIGHTS ABOVE WASHINGTON
Whitttngham Institute, select boarding and
day school for young ladies, Takoma Park, D..
C.; all departments; experienced teachers; pure
air; purest water: electric and steam cars;
moderate price: send for catalogue. au26-eo1m
ACADEMY OF HOLY CROSS.
1912 MASS AVE,
FOR YOUNG LADIES AND CHILDREN,
Will reopen September IL; every facility II Of.
fered for . thorough In the primary and
academic department; also In music, vocal and
Instrumental. special attention paid to physical
culture. au3i -8m
EMERSON INSTITUTE,
9l4 14th ST., Franklin square.
Select Classical and Mathematical School for
You, Young Men and Boys. Begins Its forty-second
year September 20 Prepares for Harvard. Yale,
leges. universities and scientific schools for the
onlteo states Military and Naval Academies and
ior business Special department for boys be-
tween and IL years Of age. full course in
modern languages. For particulars address CHAS,
B. YOUNG, Principal. au29am
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DEPARTMENT OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Geometry. Triyonometry, Analytic Geometry, Cal
culus ard Dlrerential Equations. Prof H. I.
HODGKINS, Phi. d.
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DEPARTMENT OF ROMANCE LANGUAGES
Thorough course in the French language and utera
ture; instruction especially adapted to scientific
students. Prof. LEE DAVIS LODGE, Ph D.
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MRS L. o. TALBOTrS FRENCH AND FNGI,
school for young girls will reopen October at
e27 st. References. Hon. A. MACARTHUR
Hon. A. r. SP0FF0RD. nu2a-fms
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE FOR DAY STUDENTS ON.
"; studies resumed September IL: send for new
catalogue. BROTHER FABRfCfAN,
au12-3m President
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IIAyos
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Including some Of our owp make bun stisatiy
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WILLIAM c. FRlsSEIL "a crH ST q W.
Factory Piano Tuner ard Repnirer. orde1 b.
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Lowest prices Advice given purchaser free q
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GoNzAGA COLLEGE,
No. 10 st.
Under the direction Of the Fathers Of the Society
OF Jesus.
CLASSICAL AND BUSINESS
COURSES OF STUDIES
English French. German, Latin Greek. Mathema-
tics. bookkeeping. Stenography and Typewriting
are included in the course.
In the business department special attention is
paid to the Preparation Of students for the civil
service examinat lions.
II the classical department students prepared
Tor entrance into the law medical and scientific de-
parments especially of Georgetown University.
For further particulars apply to
ses-1m REV. CORNELIUS GILLESPIE. s. J.
COLUMBIA STUDIO OF ELOCUTION AND ACT
ing. E1EANoRE E. POOLE, assisted by VIM.
Conley and others, 306 L st. NV
PROF. ARNOLD W. MEYER, LEfPSIC GRAD
uate. will resume lessons In vocal and instru-
mental music. Address METZEROTT'S MUSIC
STORE. 1885 18th ST. NV se6lms
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This year additional course OF instruction In
the SPANISH language and literature is given BY
Mr.. NJ. u. RAMSEY,
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DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN.-Complete course
In the German language. conversation and extern
sive readings In modern and classic German, in
Guiding science and history. Prof. HERNANN
SCHOENFEID. Phi. ID.
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ST. CECHIA'S ACADEMY.
col East Capitol ST.. for ladies' and children. will
reopen on MONDAY. sept 4. This weii-k known
thorough English and musical education. Pa
pills not attending the academy will be admitted
to the Classes in music, art, fancy work. elocu-
ton, photography and typewritinS aul5-am
DRAWING TAUGHT EVENINGS, BOTH ME-
chanical and architectural including mathema-
Tics, essential for competent draughtsnlan, by
an experienced civil and mechanical engineer
Instructions begin Sept. - 53l 18th u.e.a26-l M
GUNSTON INSTITUTE 2926 AND 292s sTNW
Boarding and Day School for Girls.
Second session opens Sept 25
au9 I'm Mr. and Mrs. r. X. MASON.
EATON, BURNETT & DURLING'S TRAINING
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN
Huyler building. 18th and NV.
Day school opens Sept 4. NIGHT SCHOOL
OPENS SEPT IL.
English, Business. Shorthand and Typewritinc
First-class teachers, bright and cheerful rooms.
This Is a day of sharp competition and you can
No better opportunity for this preparation can be
found than we offer you
Our diplomas are recognized Mt home, in counting
houses, banks and In all branches of business as n
guarantee of fitness. We are not dependent upon
the Chicago Exposition for Endorsement
Our testimonials the superior work of our
graduates and the cheerful and hearty support Of
our patrons.
II you are looking for school Of high tyne where
your your daughter will he as safe as AT
home. call and see us. You will always he well
come. Rooms open every day. For further infor-
nation address L. II. DCRIING AN
Auo-5m Resident Principal,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
Life In the Dead Sea.

1t has come to be scientific axiom
that the waters of the Dead sea are
absolutely destitute of any living veg
etable or animal organism. A French
investigator. M. Lortet, has now found
that even this supposed great truth
is wrong. He finds innumerable
species of heterogeneous, and they
are found to be of very malevolent
character. Animals inoculated die In
few days from blood-poisoning
brought on through the agency OF
these minute bodies. The river Jor-
dan, which is so popular with pill
grims for bathing, is said to be full
OF those heterogeneous to such an
extent as to be absolutely unfit for
bathing, and for drinking water
almost perilous.-Mehan's Monthly,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
BUSINESS BRIEFS.

A heated knife will cut hot bread
al smoothly as cold.
The new mining town of Creede,
Col, has a population of 5000.
Pierce City, Idaho, now deserted,
had 20, 900 inhab tants in gold days.
Buffalo is the only city in the United
States chat has given the country two
presidents.
A new disease has developed in
Washington and is called the type
writer backache.
1t is proposed to hold a grand
national exhibition in. Geneva in 1896
on the model Of the Zurich exposition
of 1882.
There are at the Saut hatcheries in
Michigan 100000 whitefish eggs,
400, 900 of salmon trout and 200 900 of
brook trout
"Scotch whisky" made in Germany
Is being largely imported into India.
The wholesale price; delivered. is SIX
pence n qr2st bottle.
Mr. MARTA, New York landlord,
IElBHLtlSSA II WOIluu inIO hIS bOluO
time ago while trying TO disposSess
her. He nearly had one himself When
u jury gave verdict of 81, 500 damages
against him
The quarry where tho material for
making the "staff" used in the worlds
fair buildings is obtained in the vast
chalk and lime region Of Texas, which
is said to be full Of possibilities of I'M
limited wealth for future capitalists
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

A few New York hotels and many
III smaller cities have a standing rule
that call from guests room shall
Re answered by bell boy bearing a
pitcher of ice water. A New Yorker
stopping with his wife and children at
\ Boston hotel, and forced to signal
many times because of various wants,
found his mantlopiece lined with
nearly dozen pitchers of ice water.
In the extreme Eastern edge OF Ari-
iona there is a great shallow salt lake
in bowl-like depression, the sink
itself being some hundreds feet deep
and three miles across. The basin, all
the portion of it not taken up by the
AXE, is dazzling white, with Millions
upon millions of salt crystals. In the
center of the lake rises what appears
10 be a ne-shaped volcanic peak.
Should you take the trouble to tord
the lake you will find miniature lake
in the middle of the peak clear ~
rvstal.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

Syrup

must say word as to the ef-
fcacy of German Syrup. I have
used it in my family for Bronchitis,
the result of Colds, with most ex-
cellent success. have taken it my
self for Throat Troubles, and have
derived good results therefrom. l
therefore recommend it to my neigh
bors as an excellent remedy in such
cases. James 7. Durette, Earlys-
vile, Va. Beware of dealers who
offer you something just as good. E"
Always insist on having Boschee's
German Syrup. az
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
A Valid Argument.

81 approve, sir, of physical educa'
ton in our schools, for know that
there is nothing better for boys and
men than good, healthy exercise. ;"
There may be, and yet our fathers
never spent any time at gymnastic
exercises"
81 know il. And what's the conse-
quenceP Aren't they all dead do-dayp'
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
Durability of Teak.

The great durability OF teak, the
most valuable of East India timbers,
is due in large measure to the pros
ence of~t.n essential oil in the wood,
which is in only a slight degree vola-
tile wsile in its original condition In
the pores, though somewhat more so
after being extracted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
WHY.


SHE.
"Why doesn't he writer"
Cried a maiden fair,
As she toyed with her wealth
or golden hair
And gazed in the mirror
With a queenly air.
"Can he be faithIessg
Or we forgotten the night
When he vowed he loved me
Why doesn't he writer
Why doesn't she writer"
Cried handsome youth,
Whose face was an index
OF honor and truth
"She said she would"
And /, forsooth,
Have waited and waited
Day and night.
But no letter comes
Why doesn't she writer
THE REASON.
Two servants sat
In separate towns
Two thievish, knavish,
Country clowns,
With unkempt hair
And untidy gowns;
In fact, they looked
Like regular tramps,
And they tore up some letters
To sell the stamps.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

tive tonic, to repel disease and build up the
needed flesh ard strength, there's nothing TO
equal il. 1t rouses every organ into health
full action, purifies and enriches the blood,
braces up the whole system, and restores
health and vigor.
For every disease caused by disordered
liver or impure blood, it is the only gudrdn-
teed remedy. If it doesn't benefit or cure, In
every case, you have your money back
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
An ImnnssIhle Event.

They say Cholly has softening o.
the brain"
IL cannot conceive it possible"
"Why notp"
because his brain can not beooin,
any softer than it has always been
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

or medicinal agents is gradually RELOCATING
tho ~.d-time herbs, pills, draughts and vege-
table eAJracts to the rear and bringing into
general use the plea SAINT and e. ective liquid
laxative, Syrup of Figs. To get the true
remedy see that IL f. manufactured by the
California Fig syrup Co only For sale by
all leading druggists.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
SOME VALUABLE CIPHER

Uncle San, pays 500, 900, 900 year
in salaries.
A woman Of Skaneatels, N. Y, was
awarded gerdict of $3.50, recently,
against Ian who stole a kiss from
her
In the yeJr 1874 Vienna was visited
by As, 900 tourists In 1892 the num-
Ter rose to $4,000 The annual in
crease Is 81, 900.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

When you are troubled with dizziness, your
appetite all gone, and you feel bad gener-
ally, take a few doses of Or. Henry BaNter's
Mandrake Bitters. and you will be surprised
bottle warranted 10 give satisfaction.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

Said a noted man OF GO years, my mother
gave me Downs Elixir for coughs and colds
when was boy"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

$500 is offered. by the proprietors Of
Er. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, for an In
durable case of Catarrh. Their remedy
perfectly and permanently cures the
worst cases.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
Spring is the music time Of all the year.

lanes Medicine Moves the BIC wells Each
Day. In order TO be healthy this is neces-
sary. Cures constipation, headache, kidney
and liver troubles and regulates the stomach
and bowels Price SOC and 51.00 at all dealers.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

Any sudden change in the condition OF the
atmos phere Is certain to brin its harvest of
coughs and colds. These. II sun TO run
on, are likely to terminate in consumption;
but they may be readily cured by DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

Carpenters, and other mechanics, who are
so apt 20 fall from sea olds and dislocate a
limb. will please remember that there is
nothing so good for in animation as saliva
ton oil, the greatest cure for sprains ana
bruises
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
The Evolution

There is no truth which personal vice will
not distort
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

stubborn constipation with which l had
been troubled for some time, and was cured
by them.
JUDSON RICHARDS, Mexico, N. Y.
Write DR.. j. A. Deane & Co Catskill, n. V.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

There will be music la the heart always II
you touch the right strings.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

A rose bud is natures thought, the full
bloom Is its expression.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

II the Baby l. Cutting Teeth,
Be sure and use that old and welltred remedy, hrA
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children -eethinR.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure, money refunded. Ask your
druggist forit. Price 20 cents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
"A Word 70 the Wise is Sufficient"

Wealth is not his that has It, but his tina
ENJOYS II.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

EITS-All ntS stopped free 10y Dr. KIISE's GREAT
EEltvE RESTORRR. No 1T after first days Mar
Treatise apdSfe 90 trial bottle free to ft
cases Send Kline 90 Arch St. Philadelphia, Ia
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

a "RDN DOWN'
and" used-up" feeling is
the first warning that
your liver isn't doing
It's work. And, with a
torpid liver and the
impure blood that fol-
lows it, you're an easy
prey to oil sorts Of all
ments.
That is the time 10
take DIR. Pierce's Gciden
Medical Discovery. AS
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
The Argument Used

3 :: ::: H.: :: :: = =: =;
they cost less than Royal and afford
the dealer much more profit.
But you, madam, charged the same price
for them as for the absolutely pure Royal, which
is perfectly combined from the most highly refined
and expensive materials. The lower cost of the
others is caused by the cheap, impure materials
used in them, and the haphazard way in which
they are thrown together.
Do you wish to pay the price of the Royal
for an inferior baking POWDER made from i'm
pure goods, of ct per cent. less strength? If
you buy the other powders insist upon having
a corresponding reduction in price.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

Stay is n charming word in a friends vo-
cabulary.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

Never play at any game of chance
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemps Balsam will stop the cough at
once. You will zee the excellent effect after
the first dose. AK your friends about it. SO
and 81 % at all druggists.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
A 0PUN DOWN.

Make no haste to be rich, If SoI would
! proper.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

Earn money before you spend it.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

stand Fast is greater than Get There.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

A kind word is crutch to a cripple.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

# sG al sy ed T I.s }Thompsons Eye Water
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14

When writing TO Advertisers please sxy
vou saw the advertisement I'm this Papcn
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-04-14
Patents, Trademarks.

Examination and Advice as to Patentability OF
Invention. send for "lnventors Guide, or How 70 Oct
Patent" fA-z.cZ oTAasELl. wAsEnl5Tos, .. O.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-30

...SsrSs 5+s...sss~S4-, -,N = us~-ssa.e-
"Why, sir-you know I've got my
own way to make, somewhere. This
is all pleasure and vacation"
"You like it here. then?"
Indeed l do, sir. Everything ie
charming"
"Stay, then. It does me good to have
you here. Stay till November, anyway.
/ can't have you 60 SO soon. Do you
want money"
mo. SIR"
Tell me whenever you do. Enjoy
yourself all you can-and don't think
of going. loved your father; ] love
you"
His hand was laid affectionately on
my shoulder; mist shone in his
weary eyes.
So that was settled-for a time. l
was not to leave him--nor Coralie.
But that night in my dreams the warn
ing face of Mr.. Dorion came to me,
and seemed to hear his words again:
There is fearful mystery hanging
over his past life. do not know. you
do not know. how you may become
complicated with it, If you persist in
going on"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-30
ITo BE CONTINUED.
AN AFFE :riNG INCIDENT.

Cyrus Browns Little SON Breaks iowa La
Telling of His Moth,r's durder.
COLUMBUS, Ind. Dec. 4. Yesterday
was the second day of the trial of Cyrus
Brown charged with the murder of mis-
wife. At adjournment the state an
nounced they would rest The defense
and rebuttal will occupy all of to-day
and the jury will not get the case be-
fore noon next day. Little Harley
Brown. the bright little thirteen-year-
old son of the accused, created scene
in court when he broke down in flood
of tears as he detailed on the witness
stand how his father pursued his
mother and shot her dow n in the barn.
yard. Theirs was scarcely dry eye in
the large audience.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-30
''THIs sCoUNDREL MUST BE SATISFIED
NV ~


"Ihat's all, believe" he drawled.
"Coralie, I'm quite happy to have SO
fine girl for sister. You won't see
your dear brother again for some time;
that is, if your dutiful father behaves
himself. Come and kiss me, my chick
EN-"
The girl gave cry of disgust, and
put out both hands to keep him off. I
started toward him; but lie Fevre was
too quick for me. The abundant
wrath that he had been storing up for
the last half hour could no longer be
restrained. His powerful arm shot
out straight from the shoulder, and
Conrad Bostock sprawled his length
ON the carpet. He rose. confused and
bleeding, caught one glance at the
angry countenance of the overseer,
snatched his hat ind disappeared.
The planter seemed unconscious of
what had last happened He raised
his eyes and looked around him.
us he gomez" he eagerly asked.
"Yes. father. What was it"
''Sh. child, don't ask me anything.
He is gone; he won't come back. Did
he say anything about you, Corry?"
"Iie wanted to kiss me-the odious
beast.-and good Mr.. lie Fevre struck
him."
I'm sorry for that; Conrad is re-
vengeful. But he said nothing about
you?"
mo, father"
The planter seemed greatly relieved
ut the answer.
iii go to bed. now, child. lam very
weary with all this"
When Coralie had withdrawn with
him, LIE Fevre sat and stared blanklv
ut me.
Whats all this?" he blurted out.
felt the shadows descending over
this house: knew now that they
would involve me, for too plainly did
see by the anxious inquiries of MIR.
Bostock that Coralie was concerned in
the mystery-and Coralie was becom-
ing all the world to me. The hard.
rugged nature of the overseer was
crossed with hearty human streaks;
the events of the night had shown that
he was a true friend to this old man
and his child. So ! told him all /
knew of Pierce Bostock and his way
ward son, and all that Mr.. Dorion had
told me of them. He listened atten-
lively, and shook his shaggy head.
This is all new to me-" he said.
What in Satan's name it means, l
don't know. But do know that II l
catch that scoundrel about here I'll
duck him in the bayou"
TO BE CONTINUED.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-30

ure that came up from the road was
upon us before we saw 1t.
docs Pierce l.ostock live here?"
The voice seemed familiar to me,
though did not at first remember
where had hearl it.
Yes" said the overseer, gruff1y.
what do You want?"
IL want to see him."
"Well. perhaps you can't. attend
to his business mostly. lie don't see
strangers.
II am not stranger. reckon he'll
see me when he knows I am here"
Mr.. Dostock suddenly reused him
self. "Who is that?" he asked.
Eyes. | think hell see me-" the
stranger loudly repeated.
! heard n sigh from the invalid. a
dcep-drawn. troubled sigh.
Tell him to go away" he family
said. what males him come here to
annoy me? don't want to see him."
You hear. do you?' lie Fevre said.
standing in front of the stranger.
What dye mean. coming here to
trouble sick man? You go, or I'll
find way to help you"
20. very well. If Mr.. Bostock won't
see me. he'll hear of me. May be he'd
like to have me tale turn around La
Fourche and talk with the planters
about old times. Good evening"
lie turned on his heel.
= L.,
to come in"
He rose and walked into the parlor.
The stranger followed. Perhaps due
regard for social propriety should have
restrained me from following; but the
impulse to do SO. growing out of my
recognition of the voice and my power
full interest in Mr.. Bostock. was ire
sistible. AS for the pugl:acious over
seer, the sharp words that he had had
with the stranger and the constraint
under which the planter was acting
were sufficient reasons to cause him to
20 in also.
Coralie had heard the sound of voices
and our entrance into the parlor. She
came in with n lamp. The stranger
was revealed. ! had last seen him
when he was putashore by the captain
of the Cotton Queen.
He sat down on sofa and stretched
himself oat. Nobody else was seated.
His impudent eye ranged round over
the luxurious furniture of the apart
ment and coolly examined each one of
us. Then, to my establishment and dis
gust, he took cigar from his case and
scratching n match on the finely
grained panel of the wall he lit it and
began to smoke.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-12-30
CHAPTER XIII.
TIE NEW PRODIGAI

1t was an evening of early Septem-
Ter that the first shadow fell upon my
pleasant existence ut this home. Mr..
Bostock's habit was to retire early.
This night he had chosen to remain
up. and was sitting in his easy chair
upon the veranda. Coralie was at the
piano: sat on the upper step, listen
ing to the laughter and banjo-strum-
ming from the negro quarters. LIE
Fevre sat lower down. smoking, en-
gagged in his own thoughts. There was
no moon that night. and the tall fig