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Of himself as far as she was concerned,
although he had not yet proposed; he
would never have done this without the
consent of her parents.
But he was apparently very melan-
choly. His old love AFFAIR was again
occupying his mind.
Just at this time the form of my first
love appears to me wildly" he said.
"Well-you do not love her any more,
do your" remarked.
"N-no! only as a sister. But one
never forgets such girl.
HIN! She was quite pleasant. that Is
true"
He smiled.
"You,,will pardon me; pleasant is not
the word that CharacteriZes her properly.
She was wonderful creature!'
| was somewhat astonlshed to hear
him, with the new loye in his heart,
ment had been broken for over two
when / think of her | always feel
sad, my friend continued.
AT any rate, you pursued the right
course that time. I replied.
II think so myself"
you, may feel quite content No one
could blame you. You certainly could
not marry without fortune on either
''or 1 should have been obliged to take
my leaye-to undertake something else. "
But she herself did not expect me to
make such a sacrifice!'
"Your whole career! That would have
been unreasonable"
He was silent for a moment.
Still, did wrong he remarked
Il should not have become engaged to
her. But, of course, engaged or not, we
had known and loved each other ever
since our childhood days-perhaps l
should never have spoken of love'-
You were SO young then, and at that
age one never considers outer cireum-
stancesv
Eyes. and then / could not do other
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A BATTLE REPORTED.
Chinese and Japanese Said to Have
Fought North Of the Yalu,
Authorities at Tien-Tsin CT i'm to
Know Nothing Of 1t.
Forces Said to BE Fortify-
ing on Ping-Nang Inlet.

TIEN-TSIN, Oct. 1s-It is reported
here, in native circles, that a great battle
has been fought between the Chinese
and japanese, north OF the Yalu River
The engagement is said to have taken
are obtainable.
The Chinese authorities claim not to
have any knowledge of such a bat tie.
A despatch received here from Port
Arthur, dated Tuesday last. Oct. is,
states that the Japanese have aban-
doned Thornton Haven and have pro-
ceeded to the PingYang inlet, which
they are now said to be strongly forti.
flying.
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between TWO LOVES.
Renensingen Chose q Quick but Desper
ate Way out of a Difficulty.

"You are 30 quiet tonight" began
on the way.
ooh, it is nothing important" he re-
marked.
Are you thinking Of More l did
rot say. He raised his head.
If you know 1t l need not tell you.'
! was silenced for a moment,
You lucky fellowr' l said. "She pos
sesses everything! shs is pretty. good
DO you think, they really have any
II happen to know 1t definitely through
his brother-in-law. who was at the table
the other day"
Whose brother-in-law?"
THE commanders"
He was silent He wished to find out,
perhaps, II I were well posted. We went
to some place to get drink. Evidently
the matter occupied his mind. He was
omist he had never owed anyone a
penny. He paid for everything he
bought Immediately; If he could do so
He made a not of every expenditure in
little book, and at the end of the
month put 1t all down under different
could at any time see what he had spent
for board, clothing, car-fare, gifts, note
paper ink &c.
Items which at the end Of one month
amounted to little more than usual he
cut down with great energy during the
| following month. Thus he made 1t pos
| sible that In spite of his modest "addi-
| ton" of GO marks monthly, which came
| TO him from a family friend, he stil
had money in his purse, even on the
| 3lst.
All in all. he was a conscientious and
correct man. His rooms were models
| of neatness; every article had its own
place, where II was always to be found.
| He was equally careful about his cloth
| ing. His suits always had a perfect fit,
| because he never Wearied of trying them
| on and returned the articles until not
; the slightest error could be detected
about them. Then he took good care of
everything and wore his coats and trous-
| ers much longer than others.
His heavy brown hair was never seen
| dishevelled and the tips OF his medium
| sized wavy mustache always had the
same droops. But my friend was never
| addicted to display Having served as
| alde-de-camp in the regiment for year
| he was now about to prepare for the
Academy OF War. Not one OF us doubted
| In the least but that he would pass with
| honors.
| While was looking at him during our
| conversation 1 was struck by his hand
| some features. His eyes were particu-
| larly sympathetic. dark blue, with brown
| eyelashes-they TRANSPORTED, so to speak,
| his whole countenance.
That evening we spoke OF Lilly a great
| deal. He did not deny that he loved her.
and. besides. seemed to be pretty sure
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selves with trivialties and | considered
IL my duty to draw my friend away
from these sad thoughts, which led to
nothing, and only upset him at this time
Unfortunately, | was so uncOuth as to
begin again later about the same affair
lie had eXHesSsed himself nc to the effect ;on
seriously. That set me to thinking.
WAS she very resolute when she
babe you farewell? or did she express
any hope as to
Hope? No. She said very littie. for
we had settled everything through cor
respondence. That we would renal
true to each other forever seemed vi
derstood, We mentioned the fact, a
erty But as II generally happen
after some time especially when on
absorbes many new impressions, thin
have II different aspect
She. OF course. remains In the littl
town with her mother, and has littl
diversion. / wish she, too, would bt
come engaged"
The last words were uttered very low
and then he added;
at least, person would become ac
customed to the thougnt-but let us
say no more about. it,"
About a week had passed since the
evening of that ball. | knew that my
friend Harry had met Lilly several
that at certain dinner she had seemed
TO be very much in love with him, and
Harry Remmingen had submitted to II
all with beaming countenance. IF she
had not approached him thus hSwould
probably not have caught fire so quickly,
II was this natural devotion in particu-
lar which fascinated him, for the great
reserve Of his first fiancee was the only
thing which he disliked about her.
This woolng from the other side was
something so new, so charming TO him.
His former betrothed was an extraor-
dinsrily intelligent girl. with great
depth OF feeling, but, although she was
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81 dreamed something very strange

81 dreamed something very strange
last night. / had become unfaithful to
my fiancee and she called to me, weep
ing that had made her. unhappy for
eide. And then suddenly she looked just
like my first love, and i fell on my
knees before her and said: Forgive
mel Strange, was It not?"
81 do not think that so strange" l
replied, :" but quite natural"
Well, yes" he answered, hastily.
" But this morning thought 1t best to
;" OH said /, in establishment.
:" It t., was as better oe,nns So Now l have bro
regard to the faithlessness towards
Lilly, you need have no fear" l added
smiling.
But this morning I had to think how
much a person undertakes at such
step She has linked her whole young
would be heart-broken II she found her
self mistaken. | believe that II the i'm
possible should happen and | no longer
loved her | would marry her anyway,
well, who knows" l replied. You
| talk that way now just because you love
her. After ALL these remarks are as
/ superfiuOuS as they can be, for you are
the happiest of mortals!'
| He laughed at me.
Follow my example, said he. Then
/ you VIII be nappy, 100.
! II am saving myself to be an old bach
o!or uncle; such fellows must be on
hand, too" | answered without really
having this intention.
We parted at the Brandenburg gate; l
wanted to go along the Linden; Harry
was invited to luncheon at his prospec-
tive brides, for he had not seen her
since the previous evening ,,.,oo D.,
Prompt pr, i You to take ccab?5'
The horse car will do Just as well,
he remarked, and we separated.
That evening several comrades had
made an appointment to meet at the club
for a social time and Harry had promised
to appear at o'clock on his way home
from his fiancee's.
As he generally kept his engagements
very promptly, We were surprised that
he did not come. The next day was sun;
day. | had been ordered 10 church and
therefore could not visit my friend In the
forenoon When upon returning from
church We marched to the barracks;
noticed several officers standing together
near by and listening with strained at
tention TO a younger officer.
After | had dismissed the men, | Gp-
preached them slowly My Captain, who
was also one OF the group, whom had
not noticed at first, however, turned to
me,
church formally, but he paced his hand
on my arm and whispered to me:
Have you heard? Remmingen shot
himself
My first thought was. It is impossible
My second, a chill Of horror. Harry!
Nv friend whom / had seen but yester-
day In good spirits He must have sud
denly become denented, otherwise 1t was
quite incredible that he could have COM
mitted the deed,
| received more information. He had
not been with his betrothed at all last
night. but had remained in his ROOM
In the morning, when the commander
sent a messenger to him, they found
him Yes, but the cause? No
one had even the slightest clue, Engaged
just week. so happy and gay only
twenty-four hours previously
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-.... -, ~ -, ,,.,.,.o = III,,,. hIo,,,,,
pretty, she ala not possess Lilly 5 ploom
or youth. -,
| mad met Harry but rev times OF
late. once saw MIN ehsdseu IN IlNely
conversation with the commahder as
they passed throlSh the portal NAT
would not nave seemed so eNFaorplnarS
since. being his alde-de-cainp ne had 10
confer with nm otten. but they potn
looked very serious ana Harry seemed
gageme gn' was announced
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He had no debts; that much was sure,

He had no debts; that much was sure.
What in all the world could have
prompted him to cut of his existence
him. / shall never forget the sight
We searched. we made all kinds OF
conjectures.. we found nothing; So no
did not wish that the reason reason should be
his papers a letter which must have
death. This told us all. We understood
the conflict which disturbed his soul
Here is the letter:
MY Dear Young Friend: How. long,
oh! how long We have heard nothing of
fH Sed G IN two derent S Mordss has
t had to be!
But now-now, dea~ Harry Obi I
whole heart; / can hardly remain here
In the close room, and to calm myself
am obliged to call to mind the fact that
ter. And besides, 1t would not be quite
so proper!
Dear Harry, I would never have ad-
dressed these lines TO you II I were not
character seems ever present before me.
and l hear the words which you spoke
when We last met: My heart will remain
remain with you"
but / am in haste to tell you the
news! When we parted. when we had TO
. sewer TIE TIE WHICH yOdi ShiuhooA
on had ever become firmer, 1t was from
sheer necessity, and you may believe me.
dear Harry, your motherly friend sur
much as you pSa them wsen
/ your parents died came to regard you
as my child. With joy 1 discovered the
/ holy pure. flame Of love in your young
! hearts, and gladly gave you my Blessing
/ when you said you were willing TO an
nounce your engagement to the world.
what happy times those were! You
I han 90
come. Your noble nature declined 70
! link. a girl TO you whom you could
neither marry nor support for years to
Se bond befoPe tSe eyes the World
Allow me to tell you to-day-to-day l
1 can. | may say it-that you would never
had done 1t so as not to stand in the
way of the man whom she loved ABOVE
And now. at last shall tell you.
stood in the way OF your union no
longer exists!
I'VE never imagined that help would
come TO US from this source. Marianne's
great-aunt. who died in Geneva a Few
days ago, was never considered wealthy
by us. We only corresponded with her
and as she grew very retiring In her old
age her letters came more, seldom. This
morning we are informed that by her
will all our anXieties-or, rather, our
one anxiety rs to be set at rest! r.-
thing is in readiness for you. And then
we will live on IN the happy way We
used TO live, only much happier, much
more content, as long as God win let US!
You understand why Marianne does
not write you to-day Her own modesty
! prevents her. She would not write her
self. But you should have seen how
happy she was! Her first words were
oh, Harry! and that with an expression
-. Then she danced about the room.
sang and jumped. May her old aunt par
don her this 10y! When are you cominGt
Yours In happiness and love.
Chicago News.
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The daughter of the commander of
our regiment charmed all hearts. 1.-the.
delicate, authenticated, with large, blue,
star-like eyes, a dainty nose and lovely
fresh lips, she seemed the impersona-
ton of Spring, lowering near the earth
to gladden. Its poor inhabitants by her
mere appearance. What made her par
tcularly attractive was her simplicity
of manner, her childlike frankness and
naive expression of her soul.
Jared oddly with her. l saw her for
the second time at the minister's ball
was awfully in love with her, but mo-
mentarily, without any serious after
tnought. 1 had seen her, found her
fascinating and tried at every occasion
10 remain near her long while, to
Ike moth attracted by the light. a
plant by the sun.
AS l said before, this happened only a
spoken to her. but had admired her
from a distance.
w. After one q the dances her partner
W Wss r,I aecos aed by a stout gentleman
seemed as II she were looking at me.
With fast-beating heart l steered
s shfr09Sh the ocean Of guests and soon
s sre answered me amiably. but quickly
we're having pleasant time.
on, yes" said she "lovelyr
=. ana she was in earnest She still be-
johged to those fortunate creatures who
ma 1t lovely" everywhere. The present
pan was really fine affair, but / knew
mat even little, unpretentious pleasures
MADE her happy.
She was so easily pleased. A bud that
opened with all the warmth of youth to
me sun. admiring all, like a child. and
fhoWing how to appreciate the bright
side Of everything. II seemed to me at
2hce like great wrong to pay court to
TINS girl In superficial manner. She
would certainly open her heart with all
us possibilities TO the first one who real
iy courted her.
/ put on a more dlgnifed mien and
esked about her younger sister. a
charming twelve-year- old blonde. Upon
answering she looked at me with her
Idulant eyes so that / almost became
floor N"N - '-AS
When l looked up again saw plainly
mat the radiant glance had been sent
past me and had not been intended for
~ evidetly. lnvoluntarily 1 looked to
side and noticed a comrade next to
The two shook hands, Now l knew
9nd 1 renounced on the spot, for he
n my friend. After the affair was
Ned we went home together to the
Mrracks where We both lived.
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is THE AMER DEAD?
Report of His Demise Not Confirmed
by Indian Governments.

NY Associated Press)
S1MLA, Oct B-The Indian Govern
ment does not confirm the announce
ment, made by newspaper of Lahore,
that the Amer of Afghanistan is dead.
As cabled from Calcutta, Lahore
newspaper published a detailed account
said to have been obtained from native
sources. of the death of the Ameer of
Afghanistan, and described the death
bed scene. The paper referred to also
stated that the Amer just previous to
his death, earnestly eXhorted his eldest
son, Sardar Habibulla Khan, to remain
a friend of the British. An Associate
Press cablegram states that the Lon
don Daily Chronicle this morning says:
"A report has reached us that the
Indian Government has already put a
column. on the march for the Khyber
Pass. the principal north pass into At
ghanistan from India"
The Chronicle. however. added that
the report is incredible. though possibly
the advance guards that are alwayskept
at Rawl-Pinde and Attook may have
received warning to be in readiness for
an advance into Afghanistan.
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MUZZIA'S SUIT FOR $4,000.
He struck Brodsky's Dog and Got
Arrested.

The trial Of the suit brought by John
G. Muzzia, of s Baxter street. against
Simon Brodsky and Michael II. Carroll
to recover 5000 for alleged false arrest
and imprisonment was begun to-day be-
fore Judge Beach and jury in Part w.
of the Supreme Court.
MuzZia alleges that he was unjustly
arrested by Carroll, wio his a policeman
attached to the Oak street station, on
July IS. 1892 at the instigation of Brods-
ky and imprisoned eighteen hours. The
defendants enter a general denial.
Muzzia was arrested for striking a
dog belonging to Brodsky with a baseball
bat and knocking its eye out. Muzzia
alleges that the dog was vicious and that
he struck 1t in self-defense.
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K. OF P. LODGES SWINDLED.
They Were Induced to Cash bogus
Sick Benefit Orders.

(By Associated Press)
CINCINNATI, Oct. 1S-The Post
Office Inspectors are working on frauds
perpetrated upon Knights of Pythias
lodges all over the country. The in
spectors are reticent. but 1t is believed
that the fraud was committed by a
member of the order. Bogus sick benefit
orders have been presented to lodges all
over the country and cashed.
All signs and grips are said to he
used by the swindler, and orders were
stolen from different lodges. At Logans-
port, Ind, one thousand blank orders
and the seal were stolen from a lodge
room. These blanks. duly filed out.
were cashed at Bellows Falls, Mo-;
Rutland, VT, and other Eastern points.
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MADE FRISCO ON HIS WHEEL.
Yonkers Bootblack Who Rode
Across the Continent.
CBy Associated Pre-

IBy Associated PressJ
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1s.-A colored
bicycle rider has crossed the continent
from New York to San Francisco on
his wheel, and BACKED several hundred
pairs of boots on the way. The wheel
man who made the long journey is
Boyd Gray. bootblack. whose home is
in Yonkers. N. Y.
He started out five months ago, and
averaged, while riding sixty miles a
day. Wherever he stopped he BACKED
his travelling expenses. He had few
mishaps on the way, and will return as
he came.
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WANTS HIS SON IMPRISONED.

Goldberg Objects to the Laws De-
lay.
When Justice Simms, in Essex Market
Court to-day, held Frederick Goldberg
twenty years old, for trial on a charge
of stealing a gold ring, valued at IS from
his father, Hyman Goldberg, tailor, Of
"Oh, that won't do; don't want that.
Give him a year on the island. Come
send him away quick"
Justice Simms told the father that his
son would receive the punishment he de-
serves at the trial court. The son
pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Pleaded Not Guilty of Bribery.

VPVVfUF
SOUTH AMBOY. N. j., Oct. ls-George Taylor
and Bernard Roddy, jr., bosses on the Pennsy-
vania Railroad Company's coal docks at this
place. who were indicted in the October term OF
the Middesex County Grand Jury for bribery.
pleaded not guilty In the Criminal Court Of New
Brunswick yesterday They are accused OF de-
handing money, poultry. produce, &C., from for
eigners In exchange for positions the coal
docks. They were released on bail. the trial
being set for Nov. H.
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w. C. TEMPLE SELLS OUT.
The -Pittsburg Magnate Retires
Permanently from Baseball.
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.)
PITTSBURG, Pa, Oct. 1S.-w. c. Tenn
pie, ex-President of the Pittsburg Base
ball Club, has sold his 200 shares Of Club
etock to another stakeholder, whose
name is withheld.
other stock to give him a majority OF
{shares, thus transferring from Chicago
70 Pittsburg control of the Club. Mr..
>~emple says he Is out Of the baseball
business entirely.
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What Was Flanagan There FORT
By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.
Ell PAsO, Tex, Oct 1s.-The cases against
Webster Flanagan. eI-Customs Collector for the
port, charged with conspiracy to rob the Gov
eminent OF duties. were dismissed in the Federal
Court The same course was taken with the
Indictments Of / s. Irwin, formerly special
agent, OF this place There are other cases
pending, but It is not believed that they will
be prosecuted
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Lincmnn KilIed by n Fall.

WASHINGTON. oa. ls.-Thomas connors,
telegraph Iineman, thirty i've years OF age. me-
a horrible death yesterday. He was working a
the top OF a sixty foot pole. when suddenly hi
leather waist band snapped and he was precip
tated to the ground The mans head wal
crushed and he soon died in q hospital.
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Divorce for a Ministers wife.


IDy HhsUCIHItU TTtsH'T
CHICAGO Oct. ls.-Mlss Kate Totheron was
granted a divorce from Rev W. W. Totheron.
formerly pastor OF the Hyde Park Presbyterian
Church. by Judge Tuthill yesterday. Mrs. 10th
Hattie X. Hamilton. and at the conclusion OF her
evidence, the decree was granted, giving her the
custody OF the three children.
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The Laura Nj. starin Ran Ashore.
The Laura NJ. starn. Of the New York Har-
Dor Transportation Company. ran ashore
Constable Hook at 10. 80 o'clock last night while
en- the way to Port Richmond to go into Winter
quarters. Two tug boats pulled her Oh at
O. clock to-day and towed her to Port Richmond.
She is not thought to be badly injured. There
were no passengers on board.
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BARGE AND CREW ADRIFT.

Tugs Searching Gulf Of st. Law
renee for the Craft.
(By Associated Press)
MONTREAL, Oct. 1S.-The barge REM
brandt, bound from Quebec to Sydney.
c. b., and in tow of the steamer Louis
burg, broke adrift in the Gulf of St
Lawrence in a gale on Monday.
She has a crew of six men. Tugs have
gone in search of the missing boat
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A wholesome tonic, the original elixir Of
Calisaya made by MILHAU, has o. years unsur-
passed reputation. MILHAU, 1873 Broadway. -
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Fought in Prison.


tBy Associated Press,l
CITY OF MEXICO Oct. 1s-Two Americans.
one q murderer named Adams, and the other n
man named Spencer, confined In prison at Belem.
had fight with knives Adams probably
fatally wounded. while Spencer received slight in
jures
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You read the Evening World!
Do you read the sunday WOrldf
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"EVENING WORLDS" WAR MAP.

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