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counted on. lie had dou bted his power
to force Cavaradoss TO speak, but he
knew that the W man could not long
endure her lovers sufer,rgs.
He signed 10 hi. en- :" remove the
CAP. This done. as tie wretched man
sank back into chair, almost sense.
less, the great drops OF blood stream
ing down his face, he said:
''Zaccone, you and Scarlati go TO
the garden and search the cistern.
Take the servant with you TO point out
tn place. and-on 20 r life-do not
let him e>rape.
The two N n left the room.
For i've or ten minutes. while
Scarpia waited. erect and motionless,
for the return Of his ENJOYS, nothing
was heard in the room save the thick.
labored breathing of the sufferer and
the moaning sobs OF the woman who
loved him.
Then, the door opened again and
laccone appeared alone. His face
showed that something had gone
wrong. .
"Well?" exclaimed the agent Of
police, excitedly.
TOO late, your excellency."
$500 late! Scoundrel! Has the
bird flown? He cannot be gone far.
Pursue him at once"
"It would be useless, your excel
:cncy."
"tiseless9 Speak, What do you
mean"
1.-THE man is dead"
"Deadr' The exclamation broke
simultaneously with different express
sion from both Mario and Scarpia-
"Your exccllency, we found the cis-
tern and raised the lid. As threw
the light Of my lantern into the well,
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I saw man crouching ~ the bottom.
He turned his face upward and ! saw
Il was Angelotti. With a terrible cry.
he raised his hand to his lips: j will
cheat you yeti he exc aimed. leaped
into the well. but It WIS too late. His
death was instantaneous He had
poisoned himself 2"
''Floria. FloriaI" murmured Mario,
a. the man ceased. ''Whst have you
don t? What have you done?'
She dragged herself toward him.
''Curse mel XIII me. u you Ike"
she said IN low. quivering tones e"
could not bear I'll ] could noti loved
you col loved you col Oh! speak 10
mel speak 70 mel"
With iuanite oompasIoA. wsh ~
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XII CONTINUED.

CHAP lEk MI NoN iiNN ''
ARE you still opstinate?" said Scar
pia, I'm the same calm, passionless voice.
'Wretchw cried Mario. shaking with
rage "You shall know nothing,
swear. 10 you think with bits Of
wood and iron You can make gentle
man speak9 l defy you! Do your
worst"
Scarpia raised his hand - Q signal.
One OF the agents gave = turn OF .
screw which compressed the cap
tighter about the victims head. Mario
uld feel the pressure of the little
steel points with which the iron band
was lined. The beads of Precipitation
stood ont upon his face.
viii you .spcak?'
"No"
'.Once more" said the pitiless voice.
"Ah. demon. brig nd. assassin"
moancd La Tosca, whose arm was III
held in the grasp of the regent If po-
lice. "Are YOU man or devil? II there
Is one atom OF humanity in you
spare him-spare him.
Paying no at enton to the miserable
wonsn's supplications, Scarpia sig
mailed his acolytcs to proceed with the
torture.
DESPITE himself, o muffied, hollow,
lugutrious cry broke from Mario's
lips followed by another. deeper,
more poignant, than the first
"Ah.' aid Scarpa, with demoniac
smile. that turn had its effect"
Al tbs Floria lost all control OF her
SELF Her only thought was Of her
lovers agony. Ali else was swallowed
up in this
"s.op. stop" she grasped, wrench.
ing herself loose and rising to her
feet. "r'or the love OF God, stop! l.
! will tell you all. Go--go 10 the foot
of the garden. The cistern! The els
term
A look of triumph came into Scar
MAS face. This was what he had
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TO ne CONTINUED. !

7 he yovcrnm mt of Portugal has
mantle ted its willingness To allow
United States Minister Caruth to act
for brazilian subjects during the sus-
pension of diplomatic intercourse be-
tween Portugal and l'razil. The re-
quest for this action came from the
United states.
Edward H. Christopher. auditor of
the Prud initial Insurance company of
Newark. \. j., has been arrested on
the charge Of cmbezzling $40, 90 from
the company.
The Coxeyites are slowly dwindling.
No interest is taken in them by the
public. and contribution, have about
ceased.
Caleb Gedley. a mulato, was hanged
Mt bowling Green. n.y.. by n mob
after admitting that he had made an
attempt TO assault the wife Of his
employer. Mr.. W. =. Coleman.
The Columbus. Hooking Valley and
Toledo railroad has restored the ten
per cent cut in wages.
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RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Kansas City, Fl. Scott & Memphis.
PASSENGER TRAINS.

PASSENGER TRAINS.
North Bound. South Bound.
No. ac. .lD:i1a. III. No. d.. ....5:l9 "a. m.
No. sM. go. II :9i %. M. M. III. .i:3 y. m.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
North Bound South Bound.
Way fright. 3.O0 p. M. Way fright le:yl p. m.
Stock fright 5:23 y. III. Thro' fright 500 a. M.
The way freight trains carry passengers
when provided with tickets.
W. c. KNIGHT, Agent.
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derest pity, he laid hts hand upon ner
head.
"Poverina," he murmured softly.
The tiger had been cheated OF his
prey! the great conquerer. death. had
beaten him. but there still remained
one on whom his vengeance could be
wreaked.
1.-THE dead to the dung hill, and the
living to prison" he exclaimed fierce.
". ARREST that man and take him
st once to the Castle Of Saint Angelo
! will deal with him tomorrow.
The men advanced, and Zaccone
laid his hand upon Mario's shoulder.
Floria attempted to speak, to implore
once more for mercy, but the poor,
over-tsxed brain gave way, and, with
one wild, ipar,iculste cry, she fell
PROSTATE in blissful inconsistencies.
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he insibted upon nef' drinking o
glass Of wine, and then COMPEL, ng her
TO cit down beside him, no told his
story while she listened eagerly, her
whole soul In her eyes
AFTER you left me-" he began, II
went at once 10 the Farnese Palace.
I found that tho Queen had left for
Naples early this morning"
An ejaculation OF despair broke from
Floria's lips
abe calm, madame, be calm! This
departure, which Is practically o
fight. leaves baron Scarpia at the
head OF the government"
''Scarpia!"
"As soon as I heard this, went
to Scarpia's Offices, and with
much difficulty and only by tho
exercise of cons',~~ah'~ diplomacy. I
managed to gsi' abundance to the re-
gent OF police himself."
"Well?" exclaimed Floria, breath
lessly, Us the prince paused in his re-
citaL
With . look full Of pity and COM
misseration. Knlisch ret .med.
"Would to God that some one else
rather than were the bearer of my
tidings; but, as l said, all hope is not
lost yet"
'vso on! 20 on
"The regent Is determined to make
an example OF Signor Cavaradossi-
and he Is condemned to be shot"
A SILVER shook Ia Tosra's frame
from head to foot, and then she sat,
her hands clasped convn'sivcly III her
lap, as still. as white, as rigid, as II
turned to marble. Her lips moved,
but they gave forth no sound.
The prin was alarmed. He spoke
roughly. harshly, hoping to ouse
her. she shuddered and suddenly
broke forth into passion OF tears
"Ah. that is better, mu better"
said the prince, with a sigh Of relief.
For several minutes Floria wept on,
then drying her eyes, she cried, start
ing to her feet:
at must not be. lie shall be savedl
What can be done?"
There is one chance" said the
prince. speaking very quietly.
'Well? You saw sea. pia-what did
he say?"
AT first he absolutely re-
cradle dog! but finally l forced
him to do 30 by sheer persistence. he
did not quite dare to insult me i
made the strongest plea could. When
| had finished he turned to me and
said. with an evil expression: Il can
give you no answer, prince, now But
tell Signora Tosca to come TO me per-
sonally, and-and l will discuss the
matter with her."
"Ah" she cried, "Felicia, my cloak!
my hat! Quick!'
"Patience. Patience. my dear mad
anne" interrupted kal.sch He will
not see you now. He wishes 70 to
come to his Office at 10 o'clock to-
night" - -.
aOh. God! how can wait till them"
LET MS hope for the best. I confess
I do not like the idea Of your gong TO
this villain: | cannot tell why, but
fear danger for you"
"W hat Is danger to me-" she cried
passionately, lin comparison with
Mario's life? Besides 1t is the one
chance"
~ es: 1t is the one chance" echoed
Kalisch, and your entreaties may
prevail"
"May? They shall"
For ov r an houi he staid with her,
her to the best of his
ability, ami finally, when he thought
her suiiici ntlv calm. left, promising
to call for her at half past nine and
conduct her himself to the presence OF
Scarpia-
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Baxter Springs and Miami Hack Line.
Daily except Sunday. Leaves Baxter at
7::sD H. M; Miami, I. T., mt I y. m.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
uM K. RONINE. NJ D.,

Eclectic Physician. Over ., year: practi.
cal experience. All calls attended DAY OF
ui,,it. Charges reasonable. Consultation
free: prescriptions &c. Office southeast
cor. Springs hotel. downstairs.
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s,ve, wn,cn ne tore open with shaking


hands
As he read II his face assumed O
CHASTITY hue and he staggered back
with one hand pressed TO his heart
"what is it, my boy? What is it?'
exclaimed the Chevalicr, casting his
hat upon the table and Fastening tc
Roswein side.
Without q word Karl handed him
the note.
De Carpelles read as follows:
Ny DEAR MAESTRO: ] am not fond of
scenes. You did me the honor TO make
one last night, and 1t was not the
first am compelled TO leave Rome
In order to csc pc the infection OF
any similar unpleasant experience.
Adieu. EMMA HAMILTON.
T,o L
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH. PREACHING
y iirri and th.ri Sunla - In each month
az II u. M. and ,;3l y. III. sunday SCHOOL q
ID O'clock every Sunday. Young Peoples
Society az Christian Endeavor every sun.
,lav evening at 0i3i o'clock. Prayer meet.
I'M: every Wednesday evening at o'clock.
\ cordial Invitation Is extended to all 10
"''e'N ' v. =. PoRTRR, Pastor.
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pREsByTERIAN CHURCH. PREACH.
Ing every sunday at Il O. m. and I;So p.
~. sunday school NJ eiD .. M: Christian
sndcnv1r ut d;3t ~. IN. Junior Endeavor at
2p ~. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening ut 1.3i o'clock.
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CHAPTER XIII.

HEN FLORIA RE-
covered her senses,
she found herself in
her own room, at
tended by her faith
full maid, Felicia.
She had a vague re-
m q III b nee o I
some one lifting her
from the floor and
ing her 10 her
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-06-29
w. &. y. U. oLuMN
!EplrED by THE W. c. Il. u.

!ENnTED by THE w. {. 7. C.I
The union gospel temperance meeting
held under the auspices of the w. c. I. U.
on last Sunday night in college chapel was
an interesting one and merited Il larger at
tendance. However the lowering cloud
was enough to keep those who did not live
in the near vicinity away. Mrs. Sarah
Wood presided at the meeting with grace
and christian dignity. Mrs. Grace Bear
read the scripture lesson and commented
thereon. Miss Mamie Stanley presided at
the organ and Earl Hare led the singing.
The opening prayer was by Rev. Swickard.
Mrs. Boyer's paper was truly excellent:
with earnestness and deep pathos she por-
trayed the crime, misery. ruin and des-
pair to which intemperance surely leads.
The question of woman suffrage was han
died by her with clearness and force; her
arguments we're fair and convincing and
received the profound attention of the
people.
We had no doubts to be removed but
had it been otherwise we think Prof.
Lymer would have swept them away by
the truth and zeal of his mastery speech.
AT times his voice was tremulous with sor-
rowful feeling as he spoke of the piteous
condition of our town, the deadly peril that
menaces our homes; again it rose intense
and was vibrant with righteous indignation
as he pointed out on the one land the over
mastering desire for gain. the mercenary
spirit; on the other hand ruinous apathy,
Indifference as to the moral condition oil
our beautiful city. All. yes! the appalling
crimes which sicken and disgust us are the
legitimate result of these things.
Mention should be made of Walter
Adams poem. which was good and well
delivered. Mrs. Tryan sang a solo en-.
titled "Only for Souls" %approprite to the
occasion. . Ethel Lymer and Bessie Ames
sang a sweet little song. Total abstinence
pledges were circulated through the house
receiving some signers. The collection
was taken, Rev. Baker pronounced the
benediction. and our fourth union gospe
temperance meeting was a thing of the
past.
Is the moral condition of our city i'm
proving or not? Broken laws and obliga
tions bring ruin of soul and body: if we
under a God-given prohibitory law, regu
larly fine an unlawful traffic. it amount
to a license and consequent violation of GU
righteous law. What are the consequences
An increase of crime and boldness in tn
same, and a legal security on the side O
lawlessness; and all done to build up tn
city. God pity us and help us to remetn
Der Sodom and Gomorrah.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-06-29
SOLDIERS HOME.
June 22. 1904.

June 22. 1894.
Charley Wilcox reports that no one is
seriously i'll at the hospital.
Alice Clough. daughter of Col. Clough,
is a visitor at the home for a few days.
DIR. Adams is making daily calls at the
home and is giving the best of satisfaction
as a surgeon.
Comrade Gilbert and A; ]. Mathews re-
turned to the home this week; their fur
Tough having expired.
7. c. Bentley. the new adjutaut. is do
ing all the work in that office. He will
have his notary seal by the first of July.
MIR. John C%lementson of Elk Point, S.
D.. P. O'Riley of Akron. Iowa. and Hugh
Menugh of Alpha. S. D.. were callers at
the home.
A telegram was received from Con-
gresham Lucas yesterday. announcing
the restoration of Barney Carey's pension
and an increase in the pension of Mai.
Campbell.
a. Roberts of the home, member OF
the republican central committee at Dead.
wood. left this morning for that place tc
attend a meeting of the committee. He
will return soon.
VIM. NJ, Powers ex-mayor of Yankton,
is a boarder at the homeat present. Com
rade Powers sustained a great loss recent,
by fire which destroyed his livery barn and
stock in Yankton.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-06-29
Fourth of July Picnic.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The committee appointed by the
Sabbath schools of the city met at tie
Minnelusa this afternoon and COM
pleted their arrangements for having
a grand union Sunday school picnic on
the Fourth of July. A general invi-
tatioh is given to everyone.
The Baptist, Methodist and Congre-
gationalist schools are TO meet on the
square near the Fargo block, form in
line with their banners. headed by
martial music, and march toward the
Chautauqua grounds. They are to be
joined by the Presbyt. ran school, and
the II from Cold brock, at the Evans
hotel. AT the ca urt house it is expected
that leans will he IN waiting to haul
the smaller ones to the grounds and
the ranks will be broke and the Others
get there at their convenience. AT
the grounds there will be a short
exercise as follows:
Singing. "America."
Prayer, Rev. Leslie.
Singing, "We're Marching to Zion.'
Five minute speeches by Revs
Swickard, Frame and Baker.
Singing.
Dinner.
4 barrel of lemonade will be on
hand and a grand basket picnic in
which all are expected to join with
their lunch. A committee Of five la,
dies from each school will be appointed
to wait on the children, Let all brine
their freezers full of ice cream and try
and make this a happy day for the lit
tie ones.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-06-29
OFFICIAL plREcIoRY.

CITY.
Mayor. r. Evans.
CoInciImen-W. j. Mcgowan, Pres. of the
council. First ward, John Bower, Edmund Petty;
third ward, j.. X. Mower, Ed Davis; fourth ward,
ThOs. H. Wells, Fred d. Hummel.
Attorney Nv. II. Frye.
Auditor-J. +. Parks.
Treasurer-W. II. Stanley.
Engineer-Walter Scott,
Marshal-H. G.. Curtiss.
Police Jndge-J. II. Boomer,
Night police-J. DOrnan and True Parsons,
COUNTY.
Auditor-W. W. Smithson.
Treasurer-James Bradley.
Sheriff.. w. Blakey.
Clerk of court-W. l.. Judkins.
Register of deeds-E. s. Kelley.
States Observation-Disclosures Kellar.
Superintendent of sclools-l.. d. Brooke.
SuryeyOr-Willis Sawyer.
AssessUr-J. "A. Ball.
County judge-L. S. Gull.
COroner-W. 1. COlvert.
Commissioners-Arthur Colgan, Chairman, Ed
T. Clark, II. ID. Clark.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-06-29
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CATTMoL,cc , cMTKcm: Services e, held BEL. Inst in St:
Cassidy.
M ETIIODlsT EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Rev.
.Axl MA. Swickard, AM, Pastor. Services every
Sunday. SUNDAY school at 2 a. M. Preaching
ing II O'Clock service. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening, $50. Erwosrm LEAGUE meets every
Sunday evening ut $3.50 o'clock. Everybody in
vitcd. All services Iii the Black Hills College.
BAPTIST CHURCH,: Services in the Church
ID on College Hill every Sunday at lO:aO a. III.
and Tiso ,, p m ~ ny l Point. i. ssasi. pae ao;.n s st %!sS
every Sunday evening. Junior II. Y. p. U. or the
children's meeting AT 3 p. IN.
episcopal. .CnuRCiI:. st. I.nkc's Mission.
Ia Rev. j. II; Leeds, Priest; Morning PRAYER
held in tile Court House.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: Rev. r. =.
~ Frame, Pastor. Services in the Church
every Sunday at 1920 a. M. and 7:3O p. IN. sun
of Christian Endeavor meets every Sunday even
ing at $3.50 in the Congregational Church. Every
body invited.
DREsBYTERIAN CHURCH: Services in the
I Church ON Minnekahta avenue. Morning
sunday school and Minister'S Bible class a. 70 a.
m. Thursday evening PRAYER meeting It $50 2:
Wednesday afternoon at 2 p. IN.
THE SOLDIERS HOME: The first Sunday of
each month by the pastor of 1.-THE Presbyterian
church: the second SUNDAY OF every month ny
the pastor of the Congregational church: the
third Sunday of every month by the pastor of the
Baptist church: the fourth sunday of every
month by the pastor of the NJ. L. church. When
there is a fifth Sunday in the month the services
will he under the direction of the w. G. 7. U.
The hour for these services is 3 p. M.
G. A. R.-silas a. Strickland Post, No. 1s7,
Dept. of So. Oak, meets regularly in the evening
second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Bugle will sound the assembly at Z O'Clock.
WV. Mayo, j. p. MEGREw,
Adjutant. Commander.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-25

chagrin when the garrulous drummer, en-
couraged by the interested countenances of
his hearers, lursued his discourse to the ex-
tent of narrating, with scrEpulous attention
to detail, the incidents OF an alleged spree
which ''me an'Peck'' once enjoyed together.
You can fancy how wroth poor Peck became
when he heard himself pictured as the
veriest sot and libertine. for if there are
virtues which he prdes himself they are his
temperance and his morality. Having heard
himself dragged by this superb liar through
the BOOKING kens and low resorts of Milwau-
kee Brother Peck finally arose, gathered
himself together, and broke in upon the
mendacious drummer's narrative. He said
that he had known Peck great many
years, and was able to declare that Peck
never tasted liquor and never visited disre-
putable places. Warming up to his business
IN hand, Peck dilated with severity upon
the evil practice of falsely laying claim to
acquaintance with people, practice too
often INDUCED in by vulgar, noisy persons.
He concluded his c; sigation of the offend
er by disclosing his Identity, by denounc-
Ing the blatant drummer as an imposter,
and by saying: Hereafter, sir, when you
are tempted to lie about me, pray let your
fancy concern itself with me alone. When
you report that 1 am a libertine you reflect
upon my home srelations, and that is an
offense which I shall not tolerate. You may
advertise me fool, as a drunkard, as
thief, but be precious careful not to libel or
SANDER me in such wise as to wrong and
pain those whose relations to me as wife
and children are my paramount, sweetest,
tenderest, most sacred considerationr'
The story goes on to relate that by the
time Peck had concluded his remarks the
loquacious drummer had shriveled up into
such little wad that you could almost have
plugged keyhole with him.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-25

The anti-option bill passed by the
House is essentially different from that
passed by the Senate. In the latter deal
ers in futures were required to pay
about $1,000 for license fee and heavy
tax besides on all transactions. In the
House bill the fee is only s12, and the
tax on legitimate dealings is placed at
from one to two cents per 100 bushels of
grain and 10000 pounds of pork, cotton,
&C., with additional penalties attached
to dealings where actual delivery is not
finally made. The bill is an attempt to
remedy something that is irremediable
by legislation, and if it should become
law, ii would probably do little good.
Indeed those who have voted for it do
not, probably, expect much from it. 1t
is a species of legislation well described
by the word buncombe"-like a good
deal of the legislation against tru ts
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-25

House is certain to disagree with the
Senate and send the bill to a conference
committee. What it's fate will be there
it is useless to attempt to predict;
whether it can be modified 80 as to
make it acceptable to both branches is
the question upon the decision of which
its ultimate fate rests. Inasmuch as
failure to agree will put the Democrats
in the humiliating position of being
obliged to confess before the country
their utter incompetency to deal with
Il question which they have declared to
be the most pressing, and which, they
have also declared, they had been commits
stoned by the people to settle, it is prob
able that some sort of compromise
will be spatched up.
The Portland daily press., 1894-06-25
PECK'S BAD DRUM MER.
He Knew the Humorist Finally. Bnt Not
in the Way He Boosted.
(From the Chicago Record

(From the Chicago Record.)
They tell characteristic story of George
W. Peck. When his fame was at it's height,
and while he was actually rolling in riches
Peck made trip to California, partly for
rest and partly to see the country of which
he had heard SO much. A VIGOROUSLY poor
dresser, he was at this particular time
very shabbily clad, and in his coarse, ill-fit-
ting garments you would hardly have recog-
nized the man everybody was talking
about, and the man, too, whose check was
good for cool hundred thousand.
One day, crossing the plains, Peck was
curled up in seat in the smoking carswhen
his attention attracted to a group of
drummers across the aisle. The train boy
had just gone through the car vending his
literature, and the drummers were discus
sing the book entitled ''Peck's Bad Bow"
One of the party, particularly noisy fell
low, boosted of personal acquaintance
with the author of the book-yes, he knew
Peck intimately, and forthwith he proceed
ed to regale his friend with elaborate stories
of his experiences with the Wisconsin hu-
morist. From his point of vantage across the
way Peck listened in silent surprise to the
preposterous inventions of the fellow, and
his ama1ement deepened into horror and