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passionately. as if carried beyond his self control. that love you-that l have worshiped you from the first hour I saw you, that blessed hour when you came to visit my eick mother. lighting up my poor home like ray of sun shine; if were to tell you that since then have lived only for you, without hope, without presumption, humbly, faithfully-oh. do not turn away in an- ger, dear heart! 1 had meant never to let my secret escape my lips. meant to die with it and bear it away with me to that other world where they tell ns there are neither poor nor rich, high nor low. But my breast was too full. and it seemed I must either speak or die. And now-and now '--
 He choked and became silent, his vast frame quivering and the breath coming between his white lips in gasps.
 The girl had tried to check his tenn pestuous words in vain. She was very pale and stood with bent head and dropping figure, as if smitten with a sudden grief. With deep sigh she raised her swimming eyes to his at L0USlH duNt SdZCu db ulIu SOITOWIuily.
 Why have you told me this?" she asked in so faint voice that he could hardly catch the words. She would have said more, but her emotion over came her, and putting her hand to her eyes she wept silently. The man stood watching her with an expression of helpless misery and self reproach.
 Don't cry," he said hoarsely. can't bear it."
 Gradually she recovered her calm ness, and drying her eyes with her handkerchief she said to him:
 You have made me very unhappy, Matthew. for no woman can listen to such words as you have inst spoken without sorrow, Tiff she finds no an swer to them in her own heart. You must give me your promise never to re- turn to this subject, or we must not see each other again. :"
 "You have my promise,' he an- swered gloomily. II was mad for a moment. Do you think, in my senses, could dream that such hand as this" he held up his large, toll hardened palm might mate with yours?"
 Ut is not that--it is not that, she exclaimed in distress. Will you not believe me when say It is not because of any false pride on my part, but be- cause, while l respect you, have no warmer feeling for you?''
 He was about to reply when he ob- served that she was gazing mp the road with an air of annoyance and embar- rassment. Following her glance, he saw Ralph Monckton approaching on horseback at an easy canter, looking wonderfully fresh and cool in his ele- gant riding suit.
 In an instant the mans whole being seemed to undergo malignant trans formation. The softened expression passed from his features like mask that has been snatched away, and the eyes in which the tears had stood a mo- ment before glittered like those of a wild beast.
 ''Tell him., he muttered, pointing at Monckton with shaking finger, what has just passed between us two. He will see the humor of it. Tell him, too" he added sternly, ''that there are healthier climates than Monckton mines for such as he." And without waiting for reply he turned roughly away just as Ralph Monekton drew rein op- posite the agitated girl. ses
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"It ! tUere to tell yoat thdt I lovc qJou" spend hours tramping among the hills, stealing into his cottage at night, worn out and haggard. He was returning late one afternoon from one of these expeditions, weary, dusty and dispirit- ed, when he met Imogene Duke coming from the town on foot, carrying small basket in her hand. He would have avoided her, but she caught sight of him and beckoned to him.
 .'l have been to see your mother, Matthew" she said as he slowly and reluctantly drew near. II have taken her some jelly and preserved fruit"
 North drew himself up, with frown "I thank you,' he replied coldly, but my mother is not subject for charity, Miss Duke. l am able to support her without assistance, however benevolent ly intended.
 'Matthew!" ,
 Though his hand trembled and his chest heaved with suppressed emotion, he turned his face resolutely from her and would not see the pained look in her eyes.
 No" he continued, with his face still averted, II have fooled myself long enough. It is over now. Take your way and leave me to take mine. ;
 What do you mean, Matthew?' asked the girl gently. Have you ceased to regard me as friend?"
 Friend!'' he echoed bitterly. Full we'll you know that between us two there can be no true friendship, for. only those who are equals can be friends. Oh, it was sweet thought, and let it delude me until-until saw you with Ralph Monckton; then the scales fell from my eyes, and for the first time l understood it all. He is your equal, one of your own kind; l am not. !"
 You are unjust to me, Matthew, . she answered responsibility, and you are unjust to yourself
 ''See." he interrupted vehemently, facing her as he spoke, so that she saw how worn and pale he had become, would you admit me into your fa- ther's house. take me by the hand and present me to your guests and say, This man, this laborer who works for his daily bread. is my friend?' Would you do that?''
 Though his tone was rough, and he tried to throw into it an accent of irony, tn here was an intense, eager light in his eyes, and he held his breath as he leaned forward awaiting her answer. The girl did not finch or hesitate. She returned his gaze mildly, almost pity ingly. as she replied; ,s
 ''Yes, Matthew, I would do and say that. = a
 ; His broad chest rose and fell heavily. The blood surged to his forehead, and there was a wild exulting expression on his dark features
 .'And if were to tell you, he said
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CHAPTER VII.
THE STRIKE AT MoNcKToN MINES

THE STRIKE AT MONCKTON MINES.
 That night the employees of Monck- ton mines held stormy meeting. Mat thew North was present, but, cor trary to his usual habit, spoke little and without his customary violence. It was remembe bered afterward, however, that the few words he did utter were barbed with the bitterest irony, stinging his already dangerously excited compan- ions into uncomfortable fury. At the close of the meeting John Turner and Roger Tyler, two of his self constituted lieutenants, joined North in the road.
 Well, Matthew" observed Turner in complacent tone, 1T hope you are orders.' ;
 ''Yes," added Tyler, Matthew can 4 find no fault this time.''
 ''I gave you no orders,' replied North coldly. II did not so much as offer word of advice
 That's true,' said Turner, scratch ing his head, with perplexed air. II don't understand it. But, hang it all, Matthew, you don't mean to say"--
 l medH Co say, interrupted NOFln, with a sinister look, "that if gave no orders also offered no opposition, and whatever you and the men decide upon as best for your common welfare you will not find me in your way," .-.-
 That's the talk!'' exclaimed Tyler significantly. "We do1't need it set down in black and white; Matthew D
 And if, continued North, with a strange, mirthless smile, 'our men are sometimes unruly and should happen, in their just indignation, to break a head or two, why. who can blame them?"
 The next day the employees of the Monckton mines went out on strike. The demand of the miners for an in- crease of prices and redress of griev- ances, among which was'the dangerous condition of the oft mentioned Ten Foot Drive, was peremptory, and the refusal of the overseer Joyce, acting for the proprietor, was equally peremptory. The deadlock was complete.
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"W hqt not JtUe tue fcllO,Us aUIldt thcy dsk
 Joyce, aud stop tItis 'tonse1,sc?" hanging upon tree near the main gate, and this paper was fastened to the breast of it by knife driven through it. You see the plain threat, sir?'' Scrawled upon the sheet in rough uncouth hand were the worlds
 ''This For Owners and Oversears. , Monckton tossed the paper aside with a gesture of contempt.
 "That is not all. '' added Joyce, still breathing heavily. Some one tried to set fire to tho stables during the night. If ono of the grooms had not detected the smell of smoke in time, the building would surely have gone and the whole stud with it. ''
 "Oh!" ejaculated Monckton, slightly changing countenance, ''this is serious indeed. Why not give the fellows what they ask, Joyce, and stop this nonsense?"
 Impossible, sir, ' responded the over- seer, the despotic instinct triumphing over his personal tcrrors. Ut would give them the whip hand of us, and there would be no end to their exac- tions. You have intrusted me with the management of this noble estate, sir, which was built up by the energy and talent of your respected father, and it shall be my duty to sec that your best interests are protected.
 To which magniloquent peroration MT. Monckton replied by an amused look. ""Well," he said take your own way. Petition the governor to send us a regiment of troops and a bat tery of guns to put down this tempest in a teapot, if you like. Only let me hear nothing about it. 1 have told you 50 times that I hate and abhor the whole thing, from the bottom of the lowermost shaft to the top of the tall est chimney, and I won't be bored with it.''
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piled, ''let us avoid that subject. My mouth tastes of coal dust as it is. l have no interest in that class of people whatever. They always have invalid mothers and dependent sisters, do they not2''
 "They are human beings, as we are, ' returned the girl seriously, with the same capacity for suffering and happi- ness that we have, though in our deal- ings with them we ignore or forget the fact. There is not more faithful, honest set of men in the world than these miners are, and none that receives worse treatment. Helpless in their ignorance and poverty, they are ground to the very earth by their heartless mas ters. They bear their wrongs patiently l until they may be borne no longer; then they rise in mere brute strength and strike blindly. Who can blame them?" She spoke with unconscious vohe- mence, and her companion, watching her face under half closed lids, thought among tho many beautiful women he had known this one was the most beau tiful. Her youth, freshness and sim plicity affected him like the delicate perfume of the mountain flowers he had loved in his unspoiled boyhood.
 What is it you wish me to do?" he asked, with far more earnestness than he had thus far exhibited.
 Do these poor people justice, was her quick answer. "Give them the protection they ask. Investigate for yourself and then act according to the testimony of your own eyes and the i'm pulses of your own heart. '
 II think" he said slowly, II could do much to please you
 And you will overlook the rudeness of Matthew North today?" she asked, bending her head to hide her confusion.
 She did not observe the change in her companions manner as she spoke North s name. The slight show of feel ing which had momentarily appeared in his face faded away, leaving it col orless and apathetic as before.
 You need be under no apprehen sion," he replied. with touch of haughtiness in his tone. II attach no importance whatsoever to the incident. |"
 She raised her eyes with quick, in- quiring glance, but he was not looking at her, and his handsome features wore their old bored, indifferent air.
 Thank you," she said curtly, and during the remainder of the ride both were silent.
 II wonder" reflected Ralph Monck- ton as he rode homeward after bidding Miss Duke farewell at her door, II wonder if l am still capable of making fool of myself over woman. If l thought so. would go away tomorrow and resume my old wandering life. And wonder if she cares for that fellow North. He is certainly handsome, and she is little radical-such things have happened. Pshaw! why should carer" His horse plunged violently under the sharp stroke of the spur and broke into a reckless gallop, unheeded by his rider.
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CHAPTER K.
MONCKTON'S PROPOSAL


 That afternoon when he called upon Miss Duke the girls quick eye detect ed something unusual in his manner, and she was not long ill learning the cause.
 "They mean to force you to extrem- ities," she said thoughtfully. You must either fight or yield to their de- mands. Which are you going to do?' "I?" he equeried. lifting his eyebrows in mild wonder. 1T shall do nothing. It is Joyce's quarrel. He got into it, and he must get out of it as best he may"
 "Surely, she exclaimed incredulous- ly, 'you cannot be in earnest. You, the employer of these men, cannot stand quietly by while''--
 Pardon me-, he said easily, "I shall not stand by at all. I shall go away and let Joyce and the men have it out together. ' ...... ...... He looked at her inquiringly, as if expecting some word of approval, but as she uttered none he continued:
 '''I hoped that you would applaud my resolution to get away from the whole detestable business. In fact," he strengthened himself up and adjusted his eyeglass with slightly nervous gesture, II hoped you would be willing to go with me-
 1T do not think quite understand you," she responded coldly.
 He arose, and drawing near to where she sat said, with formal tone and manner in which, however, there was an underlying agitation:
 II wish to put myself and my for tune at your disposal. Will you honor me by accepting them?''
 She arose ill turn and confronted him, flushing and paling by turns.
 "1 presume, as gentleman, you would not jest upon such subject. !" Her voice was hard and firm.
 ''I certainly would not he an- swered. But why do you ask?''
 Because your proposition must be either jest or an insult,' was her re- tort. 'In this country men are sup
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CHAPTER VIII.
AN OMEN OF DANGER.

One morning a few days after the above conversation the overseer rushed unceremoniously into his employers presence ill high state of excitement. Extending toward the young man a small square of dirty white paper, he gasped, "There, sir, read that!"
 Well," said Monckton after he had glanced at it, what does it mean, and what is the matter with you, man? You appear to be in blue funk"
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CHAPTER VI
"IF WE'RE TO TELL YOU THAT LOVE
 YOT"

YOU.
 Matthew North s associates marked a change in their friend and leader. He had grown moody and taciturn. He avoided companionship, and when off duty shut himself in his dwelling and would permit no intrusion. When at work, he wrought with feverish energy, ing thoughts with sheer physical ex- haustion. In his capacity of mine boss he visited the Ten Foot, Drive daily and listened to the ominous sound of the water behind the partition wall, with a face of deepening gloom. At times he
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"YOu cannot respect the aU0nltfl qJOu ask to JOi1t 1Ujt't gOu i1l U col0Grtlly act" posed to love or at least respect the woman they desire to marry. Of love you have not even made pretense, and you surely cannot respect tho woman you ask to join with you in mean and coward1y act. ., He stood in silence gazing at her as if utterly confounded. Those who had known Ralph Monckton best would hardly have recognized him at that mo- ment. The careless languor of manner which had grown second nature, the cold indifference of expression, the easy self assurance which seemed but thinly to hide cynical contempt of all things all these were gone. A deep flush over spread his face; his lip trembled as does that of woman who is about to weep. Shame, anger and wonder seemed strug- gling together within him. The girl was astonished and perhaps little alarmed at the effect of her words, but she would not retract them.
 When at length he spoke. it was not in the slow, affected voice habitual to him. It was unsteady and full of feel ing.
 II will not pretend to misunderstood you,," he said, "at least so far as your opinion of inc is concerned. did not. suppose l still had the power to feel a wound to my pride as deeply as do at this monient..sIf. l have insulted, you, as you say, you are amply reyengcd.,"e'. r issThere was no such thought in my mind, s' she answered in a softened tone. Perhaps my words were farsber than intended. y
 {, 'sDo not defend yourself" he said, raising his hand, with smile, half sad, half bitter, q for whether you have done me full justice or not you have
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 ures. A multitude of persons who had for years borne all the worry and pain that catarrh can infiict testify to radical and permanent cures wrought by Ely's Cream Balm. Your druggist has it.
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SURROUNDED BY MYSTERY
A Great Mistake.

receat discovery is that headache. dizziness, dullness. confusion of the mind, etc, are due to Arrangement of the nerve centers which supply the brain with nerve force' that indigestion. dyspepsia, neuralgia. wind in stomach. etc, arise from the derange- mert of .he nerve centers supplying these or gans with nerve fluid or force. This is likewise Tho nerve sYstem is like telegraph system. as will be seen by~athe accompanying
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NOTth's eyes emitted 0 glennL of hatred,
 and his h11lds clj1.cl,ed tightly.
 mate object, but Miss Duke, turning in her saddle, smiled back at him as if to make amends for her companion s carelessness. <.. -..+
 1T hope,' said Miss Duke hesitat- ingly as they rode onward, "that you will not remember Matthew North s words and manner today against him. He has an invalid mother and young sister dependent upon his earnings.
 Monckton lifted his hand with lan- guid gesture. "I beg of you." he re-
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Constantly Growing Weaker

when began taking Danas Sarsaparilla; antfrom the third dose beganimproving in health, strength and weight, Instead of shiidilhood's days, and awake refreshed and cheerful. do all my own work, and am perfectly cured, as all who knew me in the past can testify. No one knows how much better feel, and it is certainly owing to
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f Washington Star: "WelI, well!" ex- claimed the editor. "If that wasn't queer experience :"
 "What was that ?" said the foreman.
 ''There was a man in here just now who didn't seem to know any more about how a newspaper should be run than do." f GUARANTEED CURR,-We authorize our advertised druggist to sell Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this condition. If you are afflicted with aCough, Cold or any Lung, Throat or Chest trouble, and will use this remedy as directed, giving it a fair trial, and experience no benefit, you return the bottle and have your money refuned. We could not make this offer did we not know that Dr. Kings New Discovery could be relied on. Itnever disapponts. Trial bot ties free at E. K. Taft's Drug Store. Large size soc. and $1, 2
 "It was very kind of the boys to come around and serenade me-" said the candi- date for congress, "but I would like to know what venomous scoundrel put them up to playing "There's No Place Like | Home."
 
 Persons who sympathize with the af- flicted will rejoice with D. k. Carr of 1235 | Harrison street, Kansas City. He is an old sufferer from inflammatory rheuma- | tism, but has not heretofore been troubled | in this climate. Last winter he went up into Wisconsin, and in consequence has | had another attack. Ut came upon me again very acute and severe,n he said. My joints swelled and became inflamed; sore to touch or almost to look at. Upon the urgent request of my mother-in-law | tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm to reduce the swelling and ease the pain, and to my | agreeable surprise, it did both. l have used three fifty-cent bottles and believe it to be the finest thing for rheumatism, pains and swellings extant.n For sale by W. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
 "Don't you believe the world is grow ing better?" asked the enthusiastic young woman.
 "Well, replied the old gentleman, "the older people are less pig headed and prei- udiced than were elderly people when was youth. But I do not think the young men of the present day have half the enterprise or judgment of those of my time."
 Dr. $. F. Scott, Blue Ridge, Harrison Co.,, Mo-, says: "For whooping cough Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is excel lent" By using it freely the disease is deprived of all dangerous consequences. There is no danger in giving the Remedy to babies, as it contains nothing injurious. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. LPhillips, South Coventry. .
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Insomnia is fearfully on the increase. The rush and excitement of modern life so tax the nervous system that multitudes of people are deprived of good and sufficient sleep, with ruinous consequences to the nerves. Remember, Ayers Sarsaparilla makes the weak stronger.
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Kidney Complaint.

Evidence comes from Mrs. Frank s. Ritter, 40 Water Street, Laconia, MIL, and it is certified to by the signatures of other citizens. She says, for a long time have been troubled with Kidney Com, plaint, and could not lie or sit or stand without great pain. Also suffered from weak stomach and dyspepsia in its worst forr, ,yns 4.,za'
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''It was very kind of the boys to come around and serenade me-" said the candi- date for congress, "but would like to know what venomous scoundrel put them up to playing "There's No Place Like Homen
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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1894-04-06
SHOES IN JAPAN.
They Are Made of straw for Both Men
and ii rses.

They Are Made of straw for Both Men
and ii rses.
In the land of the Millado, if nowhere
else on earth, man and beast wear shoes
made of the same rlatcrial-to-wit,
straw One would naturally not think
that straw would make very good shoes
to be worn even by man, and worn,
too. in the most Fingerly fashion. Ger
tainly they would not be very darable
TO the average boy. who can kick the
stufirg" out Of school shoes in few
brief weeks
How then can 1t be expected that they
would do horses any reasonable service
at all? Wei. they don't: they wear out
so fast and have II L. rc'7G cd SD Often
that anyone going FIR long drive will
have to carry aboat a carload of them
along So often do the horses shoes
have to b. changed that the people have
come to do SO at pretty re- liar inter
walls when on trip. and distance has
come to be measured by the length Of
rond a set Of shoes will last. In the
parlance of the country. one does not
travel SO r,any miles, but so many sets
of shoes. When you ask native how
far it is to any given place he will reply
so many sets of shoes. We don't know
that such is the fact. but probably when
the horses are done with their old shoes
they eat them.