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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
UUE4T ACTIVE md HIGHER.
AEAvY DEALINGS AND RUSH TO COVER
BY THE BEARS.

AEAvY DEALINGS AND RUSH TO COVER
BY THE BEARS.
There was a lively upward movement in the
wheat market yesterday. and the largest days trad
ing was done since 1889. Reports Of bad weather
abroad and a heavy buying for the foreign account
with a decrease in the visible supply Of wheat
seemed 10 be the reasons. The market opened with
July at GQGiz. with sales afterward at GhW6l1s
Later on there strong bull movement. and
prices advanced by cighths and quarters under
great excitement. In one instance there was an
advance OF 10 TX cents bushel In less than five
minutes July going 10 62A. reaction then set
in July falling 10 6l Lie but later on there was
another advance to G27s, and then TO Ga -l6 Through
out the dag there much excitement on the
floor OF the Produce Exchange and an uncommon
rush for cover among tho bears.
July wheat opened at 6l12 reached ca l-l6 and
closed at G3ia gain Of over TWO points from Satur
days closing September opened at 63ts, went up
g. reached G9st and closed al 69A. The ota amount
traded In 3,si000 bushels, OF which July wheat
furnlshed a. 40 900 bushels September $4,000 BUSH
els and December 11777,oo bushels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
TO REORG ANIZE THE JUDICIARY

c,,,xcrs N NEw-JERsEY COURTS PRoPosED~
rt,toGIEs or MR. PHELPS
r,rs,ton y j. June ls.-The Constitutional COM
,oIss,on met al the state House this morning tx
Nudge Fort. OF Newark. submitted proposition 70
roory,nIze the courts Of the State so that 'hey
shall consist OF al Appellant Court OF FINAL resort
cour, Of Chancery. Circuit courts. and sncn m
,sror courts as may be established ny the Leg'sa-
,ure This proposition tabled Temporarily ana
a nrevious proposition that the court OF maj re-
cor, in all causes shall be composed or couhse 30
at-I,w Of at least ten years standing VINO sna',
rot he members OF any other court. was amehoe.
81 "a 20 allow these Judges 10 sit in the Court "
Pardons and then adopted
Judge Forts proposition was then taken up an.
amended in several particulars. The court OF M"
resort. according to these amendments VIII D,
composed OF five members. three OF whom s"A'
constitute quorum. The Governor has the ap
poln,ing power with rhe advice and consent Of 'H'
Senate The term OF the judges is % be zen yeS'
The whole proposition was laid over un'll fla4ay,
BEFORE adiournment Chairman Gray SPOKE -
e,,logv of the late william Walter Pbelps, VIZ, WY
was a member Of the Commission A eomIh's'cSs
IN draft resolutions of respect was appolnSeI, a.I
II was decided that the Commission shVu1 ~''S"N
the funeral of -. Phelps In body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
TO GO TO PEARYS RELIEF
ANOTHER ARCTIC EXPEDITION ABOUT READY
TO START NORTH.

ANOTHER ARCTIC EXPEDITION ABOUT READY
TO START NORTH
philadelphia, June Is-Henry @. Bryant. the
Youngest leader Of any Arctic expedition ever I'M
der,aken. and the party OF six who VIII 80 10 the
relief OF Lieutenant Peary In the far North, VIII
meet at dinner IN the St George Hotel Brooklyn
tomorrow evening. On Wednesday they will leave
New-York on the steamer Portia for 81. Johns
where the steam whaler Falcon awaits them. The
auxiliary expedition as It Is termed. makes the
Journey under the auspices Of the Philadelphia
Geographical Club. The members Of the exped-
ton In addition 10 Mr. Bryant. nre Professor VIII
lam Libby IT, OF Princeton University. gcographer:
Professor r. O. Chamberlain. OF the University Of
Chicago geologlst; Dr. Axel Onlin. OF Sweden
zoolosist; DR.. II. Il. Wetrersn, Of Philadelphia
surgeon; H. /. Brldgeman, Of THE Brooklyn
Standard Union" and Emil Disbtch. OF Port Royal
s. c.. civil engineer.
The party was entertained at farewell dinner
here tonight at the University Club by tho mem
bers OF the Advisory Committee Of the Geograph-
cal club.
The Portia will reach g. Johns about June g.
and the Falcon will proceed northward with the
members Of the expedition and their supplies the
first week In July. The first stop Will be made Mt
Godhaven Dlsko Island, In North Greenland,
where official recognition from Denmark Will be
vile Bay will be crossed quickly the condition
OF the fee permits, and a BRIEF visit made 70 the
Thence a direct run viii I've made to the I'eary
headquarters at Boudoin Bay. in the Ingieheld
Gui In latitude r 49, which point /. Ia hoped VIII
DE reached on July =: Lieutenapt Peary and the
members OF his inland party WIN not return from
their long sledse Journey TO the North until The
last OF August. but 1t IS deemed advisable TO ac-
quaint the members " the party at Anniversary
Lodge" IN Boudoln Fay. OF the presence Of the
Fa.con, and NJ tho same time to deliver The mail
and gain assurance OF the safety o. all hands.
That assurance obtained, ths Falcon will 30 on
IA brief independent expedition 10 Jesmere Land,
where sharp lookout will be kept Tor traces OF
the Inflated swedish naiuralisis. Boring and
KallsteDius, and their two companions. whose
vessel. the Ripple, wrecked IN 1870. They left
a message. which was found by A Scottish whaler,
stating that they would seek refuge among the
Es7ulmanx Of Ellesmere Land Jones's Sound will
be penetrated ms far west ns tho weather and Ice
viii permit, and An attempt Will be made to chart
the 800 miles Of unknown coast line forming the
western border OF Ellesmere Land which Is thought
to be slnn1.
by september the Falcon will return to Boudoin
Bay, and taking on board the Peary party will
sail for Philadelphia. arriving soon after Septem-
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born, Not Made,

Weak by imprudeace. are many stomachs Puny people
have invariably digestion. The robust eat
heartily and assimIiate their food naturally weak
stomach or one that has become. although orig
naily derives needfu aid from this thorough stonachc
fsteers Stomach Bitters The restoration Of vigor
the delicate tho pronpt effect Of TO this
professionally sanctioned and universally esteemed pro
moter OF health symptom Of chronic In
dgestionis by It. go liver complaint and
constipation Incipient rheumatism and kidney trouble
defeats thoroughly and constitutes Efficient defence
against malaria But order that the full benefit de-
rivable from s use should be awaited Of Il should
be used in haphazard way. but continually, The
suggestion holds good of all standard renedies-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
THE TERKS OF RABBI KOHCTS WILL.

The will OF the Rev. DIR. Alexander Kohut. which
was executed February "a last, was filed for
probate yesterday afternoon. The testator leaves
all his property TO his wife. Rebekah Kohut. In
trust TO provide a home for all his children. His
George Alexander Kohut. receives his library. in
trust 10 furnish reference library" for the
widow and children OF the residue of the estate
one-third is left TO the widow, and the remaining
two-thirds Is 10 be held In trust until the I'VE
toward the support maintenance and education Of
widow or marriage OF the daughters at any time
within the discretion Of the widow the trust may
daughters. Helene Valerie. Margaret and Elsie
and the sons, George A.. Louis A: and Eugene A..
share and share alike. In case any OF the benop
ficiaries attempts to have the will declared void
his or her share will fail
I'm conclusion" says the testator II request my
family to bestow upon young students, especially
OF the Hebrew theology, some tokens II possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
THE M4RTYRDOM or ST PAUL."
sr-prrcr OF ROBERT REID's MURAL PAINT


sr-RrEcT OF ROBERT REDS MURAL PAINT
ING FOR THE PAULIsT CHURCH
The large piece OF mural painting which Is
10 be put in position to-day in the Church OF the
Paullst Fathers Fifty-nInth-st and Co.umous-aVe'
will be formally unveiled soon thereafter
Most people who see 1t Will agree that some
thing additional has been done by an American
artist in the movement begun not long ago Tor the
announcement OF painting In which mural decora-
tlon by American artists will be prominent feat
urc The Municipal Art League Of this CITY the
BOSTON Public Library. and the directors OF the
Worlds Columbian Exposition have been especially
successful In the last year in their efforts to pro-
mote this work, which It Is intended especlaly
should be apparent In the decoration or puohc
buildings and % churches.
The subject OF this painting Is 1.-THE Martyrdom
OF St Paul" and will adorn a costly altar that
has been erected In the church IN memory OF 81
Paul at the expense OF the father whose name
Robert Reid. the artist preferred not to disclose,
a profound and minute attention 10 detail and to
unnecessary finish characterize THIS painting
Masses OF sunlight and shadow are shown Wnlch
centre tho light upon the victim wAp is knre'lng;
glance. but buoyed up with abiding faith aHd mn
immortal spirit OF devotion. st. PauIs arms nave
dropped TO his side while the figure o! me ecu
toner appears In deep shadow close ny anu inns
figures of whom there are many men, women ana
children standing around, crowded by homan
soldiers f. sin2ulary effective and aT"cung Inc
great physical strength ana force OF sturdy, youth
servant Of CHRIST aworl In hand, while a succ"Sstul
attempt has also been made 10 depict upon ms 1ace
something Of tho workings OF his soul, Wnich seem
TO be struggling within him even at TINS critical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
rrtvstrItNrTc rRArrEIrPS

When the North German Lloyd steamer Lain
sails to-day for SOUTHAMPTON and Bremen there
Will be- on board. among others. tho following
Mr. and Mrs Abraham Abraham Miss rlih
Abraham. Lawrence Abraham. Mr. enl Mrs.
william r. Burnett. J. : burnett. Miss
Martha ". Becke a. HaumFnr'en, Franz
Won Book 8. Bcrwaugcr. Mrs Clarke
Mrs George II. Cotton. Mrs. = " Van cot. Miss
Van Cott Or. J. " Van cot. jr Miss : f. cole
Miss IT, l. Crawford. Mrs Jacob calm. Jr A h.
Dick Mrs John \ Dlnkei. Mr. AMI Mrs Herman
Eisas. Miss Lucille Elsns Miss T. Emery. Mr. and
Mrs Gustav Fas. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Furrer.
Mr. and Mrs Ambrose Furrer. Nr ana Mrs. pa
vld Frlellandcr a. Flegel. Imperial German Con-
sui General. Robert Garrett. jr.. Mrs. T. H.
Garrett. Miss l.. T. Green. Or Prosper Gl0ner.
Mr.. ana Mrs William Herman. Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Tlechi. Miss Anna @ Harris, De WIT
Verrnllyc Hptchnga Mrs. Julieita IIazei, Nas
Hoycy. Nj and Mrs Ferdinand yon Ini"n. Mr.. and
Miss KqnriE. Mr, and Mrs ,Jonn KAY. Charles =
and Mr. + IAnge Mr. and Mrs. ?. i. 10 Grange
l. II Grange. Dr. u j. la Grang. Mr. and Mrs
Beniamin Llnlau~r. Mr.. and Mrs Louis I.utz. Mr.
Professor g. n Leonard. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Ma-hach Miss Gertrude Masbach Jonathan Mas
II 81 Paisley. Mle. Myr, q Paisley. Ross Plnsent
X 4 pgnseui MI and Mrs John Kiefe, Miss Rich
fa'o o Ms. 5. " stone o' br " ana Mira MONT
tors ch'y IT e9A Mr, M9ntsoI sschiGy
a & stone. Mrs II scilgman. Mr.: and Mrs. C. H.
Tyler. Miss Marion Tyler. II Il Tweciy. Mrs a.
Trcat' The Rcv Or a o. Vermyc. Mrs \. .
Ncrmllyc. Miss G. Is. Ncrmlyc. Ashocl q Nernilye
Wcliin i,i Ms. Elizabeth e Wellington. Richard
y White Miss Flora A whitney. Dr G White
pr " Eriweln Mss Anna Link and DR. Leonard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
OPENING or THE SEASON AT LONG BEACH,

OPENING or THE SEASON AT Long BEA CH
The Long Reach Hotel opened on Saturday. The
day was n fine one, and the contrast between the
dull sultry cir OF che city and the cool, refreshing
breezss over the was great The Russian
Imperial Band. engaged for the season. furnished
music About two hundred guests weht down dur
ing the day. On Sunday service In the chapel was
held the Rev. Alfred T.. Myers OF this city, being
in charge. The outlook for the SIMMER Is most
encouraging. Among the guests rcrtstered at the
lam A. Shaw and family. Orange, n. y. Henry r..
Kirkham and wife Pennsylvana; A. Hayand.
aud wife Newt York; the Rev. Alfred Il. Myers and
family. New-York; J. Burchell and family, New.
York: J. G. Chadwick New-Orlcans; Robert G..
Myles and family, New-York Charlie. Henry
Phelps. New.york General Charles {. Dodge; New
and wife The summer parliaments Will begin on
.Iuly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
sTO BE GITEy TO THE GOVERNNENI.

THE KEARsARGE's ENSIGN WILL NOT DE-
soLp-TuE STOCK EXCHANGE To HAVE
CELEBRATION
The ensign which the Kearserge flew will not "
sold. II was brought here on Sunday by the DIS
Frederika schepp. which belongs to Leopold SC"'p"
a member Of the Stock Exchange, and II Will De IT,
turned 10 the custody OF the United states Govern"
nent Before this takes place however. ee.eorA-
,Ion will be held in us honor by members Of l"s
Stock Exchange and this morning at Il O'Clock 'ne'
will gather round The flag with the az'mu'h com.
mass. also from the Kearsarge Will be taken 70 ..s
CT, rxchange. and after the celebration, wnlea
will consist OF singing and speaking. 1t VIII De turneS
over TO two representatives OF the Government WIZ
As soon as Mr. schepp heard that the nag m1s
here and reported for sale ne niorhel t"r not for
sale He suggested the celebration, ana a so''iI
naittea was appointed TO make ARRANGEMENTS r -
,niesram was sent to Secretary Her6ert informing
hin, that the ensign would not be sold. bit tu.nr r.
mn mn :" the Government Two naval officers We.e
ordered by Secretary Herbert to 20 10 Inc ths
Exchange to receive the flag IN the name u N''
Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
r,rr or THE Sfy BrRGLiRS.

The six notorious burglars who have been de-
tainel at Police Headquarters since fr!lay were
taken 10 IeTerson Market Court yesterday AFTER
noon for nnn disposition. AZ the request Of De-
tcctlve-scrgcant McAu"y. Justice Ryan discharged
co,r,,o X Wilson alias Jack" shepard: George
NUier alias Nnllarl. and Mike Wagner, alias
Summers as they were not wolted for any crime
'Cb,r'os W0Ols. alas Fow,or. was renamed - the
custody Of Warden Neal. OF the Erie County Pen-
tcntiary. 20 be tnkcn here - sfrvo out ~ IN
and iy FAR the c.eycrcst Of the gang vas com
mittod without bail % await exiradltlon papers
from New-Jersey where no IL wanted for highway
robbery George Hunt was again remanded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
DIR Plyroy PAYS TIE FINE.

Henry Steinert. counsel 81 u, Health Depart
mont. received yesterday from the Rev Or. John
L. Paxton n chork for so. ~ payment of ~ fine
for failing 20 report wlthin the time req& 90 BY
law the marriage ot Colonel ". G. y Brec%nrllge
AMI Mira Wing Dr. Paxton married ne coupl" IN
This city and dd not record the certificate until
a year after the ceremony. The Board Of Health
threatened 20 bring proceedings against him. but
money goes into the pension fund OF the Heath
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
y.r,1 oprrcrRS DO y0r ALL AGREE.

IN introduced IN Congress providing for
possible unemployment In active duty OF officers
pow on The retired ll,i. meets the approval Of
lorgr number Of retlrel 0nccrA Int IS opposed y,
many On tho active lists. II proposes a physical
examination every TX months % officers on the re-
r.t IL, within the regular retiring age - sixty,
two years who have disabilities possibly curabie,
and n AZ any trc found physically able - perform
IN. duties IL tho grade ~ their existing commits
sion they are 10 ~ orlerod lack - th> active list
whenever the next vacancy tn tho grade shall &C.
c~fr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
NO CHOLERA AT IA MBCRG.

Emil L. Boas. agent of the Hamburg-American
Packet Company in this city, yesterday issued the
following:
zone OF the New-York City papers yesterday
printed report that there had been three cases Of
cholera In Hamburg. We Just In receipt OF
cable from company in Hamburg saying that
the Hamburg Health Office has authorized the
statement that the report IL false, and that no
cases of cholera have occurred"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
THEY WarOUgD Ilfsfr0RAyTs LAND.

The Congress Committee on Immigration
trued It's work yesterday at Ellis Island and else
where under the guidance OF Commissioner Senner
and Assistant Commissioner Insolvency.. The
Roerd ~ sreciai Inouiry hearing was n source OF
Interest to the congressman The class OF passen-
gers landed yesterday by the steamers Rugia and
steerage quarters OF the steamer kugia were then
visited The padrone system Will shortly be looked
fpfn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
culR1ry T. DURrEA. DErCrr COLLECTOR
AND TELEGRAPH OFFICES

Charles T Duryea. who has been chief clerk In
the Fifth Division Of the Custom House has been
appointed Deputy Collector 60 succeed Nlrsinus
Dabney. The appointment has ben approved at
Washington and Mr.. Duryea Will begin his new
duties az once Collector kllbre,h made the APP
pontm mt strictly In accordsn,' WIN Glyn service
was appointed to succ.ef Mr. Duryes as chief clerk
OF m. Fifh Division.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
L. I. DELAFIELD X4DE SECRETARY.
THE RAPID TRANSIT COMMISSION ALSO Sc
IECTs WILLIAM BARCLAY PARSONS
AS CHIEF ENGINEER.


The new Rapid Transit Commission perfected It's
ORGANIZATION Yesterday by electing counsel secre-
tary and chief engineer. The meeting was held
In the City Hall, and Alexander Z. OR presided.
John H. lnman announced that he had taken the
oath of office. and the rollcan showed that AL the
commissioners were present. Sir. orr representing
a subcommittee on which William Steinway and
Seth Low wee associated with him. reported the
name OF Lewis L. IelaGeld for Secretary. on mo-
zion OF Mayor Gllroy Mr. Deahed was elected.
His salary was Axed al $500 a year, and he Is
TO serve during the pleasure OF the coagiisson.
On motion OF Controller Fitch II was decided TO
have two counsel. Mr. Fitch nominated eE-COr-
poration Counsel Henry r. BecHmsn. who drew
up the RAPID Transit act and John IL Starln sug
Patt BOth were unanimously elected Their
salary was not fixed. william Barclay Parsons
was made chief engineer. on motion OF MI. stein
way after some discussion He had been an en-
gineer for the old commission. and drew up "a plan
for an underground road ThOae present who had
served RAPID Transit Commissloners previously
members OF the board acquiesceI in this. Mr.. Par
sons's salary was not fixed.
The subcommittee appointed 10 report on snt-
able Offices for the board recommended That rooms
Building. No. 256 Broadway opposite city Han
PARK. II agreed IA lease these at 42.VO year.
The proposed bylaws reported from a sub-c0m-
mite. bv Mr. orr were laid over until the mex;
meeting In the mean time they VII DC printed.
Various provisions OF the RAPID Transit act were
discussed Those which need further eluciaatop
The board will meet again on Thursday. June IS.
at 2 p. m, in the new Offices
Mr. Deladeld is lawyer at NO. III Broadway
and belongs % the Union. CITY and Harvard cubs.
problem and the commissioners hnderstood that
the salary wasn't much OF an object u him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19

,aus NJ ,he Exchange THIS offence Is punished Win
ppat "a practically a boycott \ notice was pnstsu
on the bulletin board that the John liShier ~
Ing Company would not be allowed 10 nave a w,
rasentatye on the floor OF the Exchange anu ny
members OF the Exchange were forbidden 10 "aue
with them. ,.. 4, Tho his.o-y OF tho
Exchange where penalty OF this ntnI n1 'sN1
nut into force 1t is applied 10 non-neu'Ve's'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-19
puyrsgyyG A BRrwrYG COMPANY.

The Board OF Managers OF the Produce Exchange
Yesterday decided that the charges brought against
the John Elchl,r Brewing Company by Lilienthai
Rrothers, OF No. 3 and 10 Water-st, had been sub
atantiated The Brewing Company was charged
with non- fu.hlment Of contract. and under the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04
FOUND MURDERED.
Tramp. Suspected OF a Brutal Crime In I.
Rhode Island Village.

PROVIDENCE, Sept 4-Mrs- Gilbert
Potter was brutally assaulted and muir
dercd by some unknown persons Mt Rice
City, little village about "a miles from
Providence, some time Sunday night.
Potter Is n fish peidler, and On Saturday
night he left home TO go TO the shore for
a stock of fish. Mrs Potter and B.
year old child remained at home
Isaac Fish, the village blacksmith,
whose shop is located few yards from
the Potter house. not seeing either Mon
day morning, went TO investigate and
found that one of the windows in the
house had been broken and raised. and
the furniture had been broken and thrown
about tho room. Springing through the
open window, Fish rushed into the bed
room and found Mrs Potter dead upon
the bed. The mattress vas soaked with
blood from bullet wound Just above her
right car the pistol having been held 50
near her head that her hair had beCn
scorchcd- She had teen assaulted and
numbered The child was found shut up
In n closet asleep.
IL Is believed that the crime was cum
mittCd by two tramps. and n number Of
farmers have bccn searching the woods
for the men since the crime was first dis
covered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04


for noticed that the candle had burned
low and was faring wildly as from
draft. At that moment fear came upon
me such as had never known. An ici-
ness seemed creeping over my body, be-
ginning at my feet and extending rapid
~ upward. I was trembling as with an
ague.
A slight rust!ing sound from the next
room attracted me, and turning my eyes
involuntarily in that direction almost
expired from fear, for into the chamber,
her head bowed and wringing her hands
in evident distress of mind, there en-
tered the lady of the portrait. The coun-
terpart was exact-the dress, tho pattern
Of tho lace, even the rings upon her
slender white fingers. That it was q
spirit never for a moment doubted
Slowly she approached tho bedside
without noticing me at first and seated
herself in a heavy armchair n few feet
away, still moaning and wringing her
beautiful hands Raising her eyes at
last, she seemed to become conciouss of
my presence and spoke
"Oh, pray for me-" she moaned,
''pray for my soul. Oh. pray for me.
hhO" INV "llaN pOnCA pOSSSS-Nt AiS'
at that moment, but suddenly, in spite
of my abject terror, found myself up
right upon my knees in the bed pouring
forth prayer for tho beautiful, dis
tressed spirit before me. AS the words
fell from my lips-words which seemed
to be uttered through rather than by
mel noticed that sho seemed to grow
calmer and at last turned hcr sorrow
stricken face full upon me. l noticed,
too, and with the utmost terror, that
the candle had burned down 70 the
wood, and that i'll another moment we
would be i'll darkness. Still the earnest
words poured from my lips, and the
face before me seemed to be growing
misty i'll the flickering light of the ex-
piring candle. Suddenly the figure rose
from the chair, and taking one step to-
ward me stretched forth her exquisite
arms above mine and vanished. As she
did so l distinctly felt something hot,
like wax from dripping candle, fall
upon the back of my right hand. At
that instant, too, the candle gave one
| final flare and went out.
When consciousness returned, l was
lying across the bed, and the sun was
streaming in at the open window. For
moment l was little dazed at my
| surroundings; then it all came back to
| me. Seized with a wild panic-such
panic as possesses stampeding cattlc-I
caught up my clothes and my horse S
saddle and fled. As passed the portrait
| its eyes seemed to follow me and added
to my terrors. Through the dusty
rooms, out of the weed grown yard,
tore as one distraught to where my
horse was quietly waiting. y moment
later was urging him down the unfre.
| quented path.
Not until 1 was far away did pause
in my frantic flight. Then, suddenly
remembering, 1 glanced at the back OF
my right hand. and thcre-round, red
and dry, like a crimson WATERWAYS q
drop of blood. Free Press.