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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-05
CHAPTER XII.

For the moment / felt but little sar-
prise, as I thought Olivia was but max
ing the same mistake she had made
formerly. Yet when noted that she
knew the true date Of her lover return
and remarked the strange expression ON
the face Of Rose became instinctively
convinced that she spoke the truth. 1t
was Francis Briarfield who stood before
me, and the dead man was Felix. How
the change of personality had taken
place was unable to guess, but never
theless felt that it was true.
Rose Geruon, with a look Of disap-
pointed rage. was the first to speak.
She stamped her foot and laughed scorn-
fully.
This is ridiculousr' she said con-
temptuously. 1T was Francis who
died. He
Francis did not die. rs you well
know" interrupted the young man.
Felix fell into his own trap. and for
safety / assumed his name. l believe
you were aware Of this all along"
'.How can that be: And if ! really
did know you were Francis. why did
you not say so:
Because 1 did not wish to betray
myself For aught know You slew my
brother and were quite capable Of &C.
cusing me of his murder.
Rose evaded this question, and toss
ing her head. with q sneer, moved to.
ward the door. Before she could reach
il blocked her passage
Mot yet, Miss Gsrnon. " said ! mean.
ingly. Though we have discovered Fe-
hx to be francis, we do not know how
the former met with his death"
Il cannot tell you"
II think you can" said Olivia quick.
~, seeing Felix. by your own comics
sion, made all arrangements with you "
And yet Felix is dead" sco6ed
Rose
He fell into his own trap"
a, dar': kpov how he died" she
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succeeded in the most successful man
ner, and nothing remained for us to dc
but to listen to the important converse.
ton now taking place.
Felix, standing with his back against
the mantelpiece, looked anxious and an.
CRY, while Rose Gernon, her hands on
the table, faced him fiercely. Evidently
tine conversation was not progressing in
satisfactory manner 10 either.
MOI" she was saying rapidly. Il &C.
cept no money for what ! have done
You know the only reward. l claim
your love"'
Il cannot give it to you," said Feliz
doggedly. You know that as well a.
do
do T." she cried passionately. do
you dare to say that to me after all your
vows and protestations: Why did you
tell me You loved me if it was but a
lie:"
Il did not tell you so''
"Yes, you did. Felix-you did! I re.
member the hour, the day, when you
swore that you would make me your
Wife"
Keep quiet, muttered to Olivia.
who made an involuntary movement.
Il tell you, Rose, there is some mis-
take, said Felix angrily.
You mean spirited hound"'
II am a mean spirited hound" he
answered YEARLY. mo one knows that
better than do"
Some women, continued Rose, not
needing his interruption, some women
would have you killed. l am not a wo-
man of that kind. I'll stay and marry
you.''
impossible! I am to marry Miss
Bellin."
"You promised to give up Miss Bel
lin if helped you to see your brother
at the Fen inn"
my Godv' muttered Olivia, trem.
bling violently.
Hush" l whispered Now we
shall hear the truth
Il have changed my mind" retorted
Felix in answer to the last remark Of
Rose.
That may be, but / have not, Mr..
Felix Briarfield. I fulfilled my promise
and went down with Strent to that
lonely inn. Your brother came. and you
know that he never left it again. ] have
fulfilled my promise l now require you
to fulfill yours and make me your wife,"
Il cannot! l cannot" he said in .
faint voice, wiping his brow. For
heavens sake, take this money offer
you and leave me-"
II have mixed myself up with crime
for your sake, and you offer to put me
off with money. 1t is useless. Your
promise l have, and that promise re-
luire you to keep, or else
'Or else"-
III tell the truth to the police"
And thus involve yourself in ruin
with me-"
Il don't care" she said sullenly
Anything would be better than the tor
ture am enduring at your hands,
And what will you tell the police:"
asked Felix in an unnatural voice.
lyon know well enough. l shall tell
them how you killed your brother"
1T is falsev' he said pasSionately,
Il neither saw nor laid a finger on my
brother"
Indeed! Then if you are innocent
who is guilty."
Il don't know
did you not come to the Fen inn ON
that fatal night when Francis came:"
Yes, but never saw him."
You saw him and killed him"
1T is lie!''
II n
spoke, but Olivia, who. in spite Of all ]
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''HaG I hnoina y6a waEs 70 eas q
friend, should hawe 0ade yoa my con.
Adank A. il Vaa WIN ! rsnenhRsd
my wild thres&s a. Killing Felix. ]
dreaded lest. finding him dead, you
might accuse me of his murder. -
"Who Mild hinr'
II Don't msW. When I ssw him. h
was dad. "
And Strsot - Rose!"
''They bad lset ~ house"
"What time ~ this:'
"About 8 In - HaEninG"
"And wa ~ up till 10 O'Clock.
Yoa had plsaty a time TO ~. But
Whist put Il into yosS hsad to place ths
dsaa BODY of Helix IN your bedr'
ssIt's . long 10y, and hardly
know IL you win understand my mo-
tivsa',
isYSs, / do. You wsgs affaid q beins
scoocoa II the crime Il was foolish q
yua 10 mistrust ne. Iwould have aidsd
$3.50 Nm blamed yoa-"
n - that now. Il Nas hn4 a. 20
% - - avenee my aeatA l1Dr.
tune6l1y n tuar industsy ~ $500
% u S~na I had TO bone 4
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-10-01

WASHINGTON, sept. 3O.-The recent
Interview with Don. John q. New,
stating that Mr. Harrison was not n
candidate for the Presidency, aud that
tbs eH-Pfesiient would not select Mr..
Mckinley or Mr.. Reed n his advice
were askpd, has attracted marked at
trniion In Washington among those
who have been closely aud officially
associated with MI. Harrison. several
VI these gentlemen, including n mem-
her OF tho III rris1n cabinet, conferred
today with view 10 correcting any
mieapp rehension that may have
arisen, AZ result 1t was determined
thst Gen. Micbencr, who with Gen.
New was In charge OF the Interests OF
Mr.. Harrison ut the last Republican
convention, would be ASKED 10 make q
statement.
Gen. Michener's statement ss to-
night glven 10 the Associated Press 10
q. follows: al think Mr.. New has
been misquo,ej. The public certainly
understands by this tim. that Gen.
Harrison Il In no ten,e a candidate for
tie nomination. Not being IN the
field there 10 nothing 10 withdraw
from.
s"That no would not select either
Governor Mckinley or Mr. keeJ, II
his advice were asked Ia simply tue
opiuion Of Mr. New, II correctly
quoted, and IL should not be tshen A.
ex pressing tho sentiments OF the ex-
President.
"The making Of candidates IL an art
that he never pfactlcsd In the pact,
nor Ia he likely TO engage In II at ihis
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Pastry make with DR.. Pr.cts Baklsg
Powder Is never four OF soggy'
Sympathy for cuba.

CHICAGO, Sept. 30.--As much Of the
population ~ Gould Mud entrance TO
the audlioflums OF Genital Muslo hsil
and the Y. ~. &. a. Uulliinss Tonight
shouted Itself hoafse ia appreciation Of
series OF TssoluiiorH, In whioh TIE
United States government !. assri 10
recognize the Cubans ~ hslligofentS.
such genuine enthusiasm has seldom
BEEN witnessed IN this city,
Mayor George Is. Swif, presided at
tho main meeting IN Central Music
hall, while Judge Wllliam a. Va
cent WIS chairman Of the ovsfii.w
meeting In the association building.
The ssvsniy.fve vlce.pr0sidonls WHO
occupied seats on the platforms were
chosen from among the leading busl.
uets men VI this city, and eAch one Of
them had previously expressed hin.
,ulf N In full sccord with the obleo, VI
the meeiiugs.
Among kilograms from gentlemen
WIN could not DO present was one from
Governor John l.. Altgoid, aud IL
ringing words called forth cheer aiitf
cheer.
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GEOGRAPHIC.
ALIEN OR CITIZEN?
=. ,,ls Of Persons Born 10 This
:" r,,,lri Of Foreign Percentage.
-, 70 RE TESTED IN COURT


s.,xopoo, Sept. 3O.-rheque'-
~ rbe,hef a Chinese boIn on
~, .,. 4 n soil !. Olti.'n Of the Unit
AS" III, 10 be tested IN the court.
&C. gov, KIM ARK came here recently
We, N.os sSlu., demanding a lsnoing on
i'~ e Inn, he IL n native Of Cali
The collector OF the port, while
N ,.,.,,0, his nativity, reused MIN
,..s,n,. calming no Ia not an Amsri'
ha''Is ... This declsion was In &C.
ein ~ slth an arrangement aifosvy
eoies. lin the attorney general, VINO
mas ,'.a, 10 test the right OF native
- sr.,.,,e 10 land here. Acc9fulng
tois V.'sleu,lon OF the government, :
y .ns I'm IN the United States must
lIs,tihe time OF his biftl suoIect
2" ,e,,lgn roser, thus making II
Y il,5.nsablc 10 citizenship " olt.n
~ i..1 ibe parent 10 an American ON,
, W. ~ 'I n Inc father be alien, the child
~ 4, ,ubloct TO the country OF the
NJ In otber words, TO be an Amefi-
w h, birth, one must be- born In
,.,,,lea and u American parents. II
"a. contention Of tho government IL
I'D. lhs standing Of all people born
= N. United States OF alien parents
III he greatly affected. III the de-
:. Ian in Inc local courts IL not fnyol-
M "a lhs government, tho case viii
, W. M, United States Supreme
leuft,
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In rnror p Campaign.

CHICAGO, Sept. 9O.-rao Toes
Head THIS mUtniEE publishes rot.
bOnAl letters from seventy Oi ths
ed'toreoi great newspapers 10 al psrIs
OF the United Ststts, tBo majority Ut
whom fovor snort presidential cam.
paiGn. The same paper says:
"rhs national committromtn who
will soon most aud settle this question
need not 20 as,Tay II they uesiro 10
record the wishes OF their constituents,
the people. II put 10 - test tomorrow
30 per cent OF the voters would declare
for short campaign, The only opIO.
sition comes from the professional
politicians, the professional corruption
ists and their hired retainer. There
arc not wanting sigma that the peOpl.
arc thoroughly tired and dissustvd
with the operations Of these con-
spirators, who WELD 80 potent an IN.
fiuencs In shaping tho policie, Of thu
national parties. IL a Ioug campaign
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,TucKAuOE, n. j., Sept. 30.-Late
last night number Of young mon dis.
covered tho corpse OF a wo nau lying
by the side OF an open grave In the
cemetery. On investigation u wAa
fouud to be tho body OF Mrs. Mary
Wallace, the decoase1 wife Of well
known prohibilionist Of this plsco.
The appearance Of tile coffin showed
that II had been roughly La died, anu
the body had been subjected TO rough
usage alec. A ring was missing from
one Of the nngefe. The news OF the
discovery spread like wildfife, and the
towa was soon In fefment OF excite.
ment. An effort was made 10 learn
the Identity VI thu vAndals, but with
out success. IL IL suspected that II l.
the work OF revenge on the part OF al.
herents Of the liquor party, b,cause Of
the attitude u the dead woman'H hue
band on that question.
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Consul Bchrsmm a. Uruguay. lie
points out that the shipments VI Ufu.
quay woods to the United States have
largely increased by reason u tie
tsrin change.
"Ihis IL greatly beneficial 20 the To-.
terests OF the United 5tater," he adds,
"irom the fact thpt tue lne qualities
raised here hsye never before reached
tue United Statee. AS these fine woods
cannot be produced In the United
States, and are NJ the sanie time
essential TO the manufacture OF various
articles, II Is evident that the chesptr
they are made 10 our manufacturers,
the more they will be able TO compete
for the worlds markets, as well as sup
ply the home markets."
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snsborn confirms Jenkins. Rating.

ST. PAUL, 5spt. gO.-Judgr 5.nb3fr
OF tho United States circuit court ;his
afternoon appointed tue same receivers
for the Northern Pacific road that were
appointed by Juggo jenkins at MI
waukev last Friday, for the part Of thu
road that lies In his iurisdloiion. by
doing 80 Judge SanbOrn practically
coiirmed the rulings Of Judge Jenkins
ON all matters that were brought
before him as 10 the matter Of
primary jurisdiction. although h. said
no would not listen TO any argument
on tho latter question, claiming that
It was matter for further adluilca-
ton.
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cnch club having one vote, to make In.
depeudont naminationt.
The following ticket, recommended
by the executive committee WAS placed
In nomination.; For county CLERK,
John r. Look nan; for register. Charles
Blsuvelt. for justices nf the supreme
court, Hamilton O'Dsll anu Meyer
Isssns; for judges Of toe court OF gen.
sral session., Thomas Allison aud
George ii. Adsai,; for justices OF the
city court, john A. Besil and Lewis
T.. Dslhfield.
Wheeler II. Peekhsm and Charles
?. Fairohild were smong those who
tsok PAT. In the meeting.
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Our white squs1rops are supplied
with Df.Pfice's Cream Baking Powder.
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placed ia ,no conn alive.

wAtLA wALLA, WASH, Sept. 3O.-
Chln,. Mysrs was hanged al pomcrey
btay fof the murder OF Frank Sherry
vsf two years ago. Meyers was CON
,leleI d setting nrs to the Asotin
,olsl at Asotln City, In which Sherry
"a. burned 10 death, II was stated by
rms who witnessed tho execution
that life was not entirely extinct " hen
Inc body was CT down, and that N an
lisclriu battery had been applied
lnms ilAiely the man could nave
been ftsuscitated, Tor n faint
iulss an expiration. II 10 said, were
gsrespllbI- shsn the body was placed
10 The uefiiu.
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q, those flsp iaosl How good VIII n
made with Dr.. Pficu's Baking Pow en-.
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TOPEKA, sept. 3O.-A special to the
Capitol from Epporla sayt: Judge
Rsndoipb OF the district court handed
down an Important homestead decision
t1Jsy. He said that the homestead
once acquired can be- hslI W single
man. 5uit wah brought against a.
NJ. Thompson, an old man whose wife
II desd AMI whose children have le
home. 10 seize the property OF the
homestead under n judgment. Judge
Randolph has sustained an Injunction
10 favor Of Thompson. The case will
he aprealc1.
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a IRE. Wool Argument.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-rhe adop-
tlon Of free wool In thu Unite State,
tarifi law has resulted In advantage T.
the United States manufactured, ac'
cording TO q report Of United states
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suh IL stisldant misAsios L forced NJ
The County, the blame viii fe plHctd
where u Lslonas, aud ire lafue7 VIII
tufies tue consequsncss."
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victory Tor noIi-lan. r..edem.

BuDA PEsIIi, Sept. 3).-The lower
house Of the hungarian Diet today
adopted t'ils y ovidlng for t"e iscug.
milton Of tbs jewish religion ard the
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Eiderdowns.

Solid color Eiderdowns In cream,
pink, light blue cardinal, gray and tan,
worth soc,
Al 35c
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Suits and Waists.

The newest, nobbiest styles In i'm.
mense varieties.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1895-12-22

''No. 1t is not true. I am not
sorry"
But there was a tremor in her gentle
voice, tenderness in her eyes, which
belied her words.
Il don't believe you" said Cyril, as he
knelt down on the floor beside her. Il
mean don't believe your words. 1 be-
lieve your eyes. And can read in them
that you do care; that you have been
unhappy, lonely, since you quarreled
with me-"
Then she gave way, and in a piteous
little sob betrayed the feeling she had
been trying to hide He stole one of
her white hands, which not even the
frost had succeeded in making red and
ugly, and held it tenderly in his own.
She cried in silence for few minutes,
and then turned upon him fiercely:
why do you torment me ?" she asked,
with something like terror in her voice.
''Becsuse l love YOU, Connie; because
l know you have had hard life, which
is not growing any easier, and because
want TO give you some ease, some rest,
some happiness, darling"
But you can't You know you can't
Oh, Cyril, don't begin IL all over again"
But he had both hands now. He
was holding them in a firm grip, look
ing into her face, with an expression of
| longing tenderness which thrilled her,
warmed her in spite of herself.
my darling. couldn't you trust me
Don't you think would make you hap
Py as long as you live?"
He could see in her eyes the struggle
which was going on between her feel
ings and her instincts of duty and
honor.
Don't you think would make you a
kind husband. Constance?"
With sudden impulse she snatched
her hands away
"Ah, if YOU could. If YOU only could."
she said, piteously. But you know you
can't, You can't, while my husband 10
( alive!"
Cyril moved inpatiently.
'Now isn't that nonsense, child p" SAID
/ he with an air of indulgent tolerance.
Your husband treated you disgraceful-
/ II; AS badly as a man could treat
woman. He deserted you for another
woman FIVE years ago. Since he Went
I 70 America three years ago, you haven't I
! heard whether he is alive or dead, and
have the strongest reason for thinking
! he Is dead. And vet YOU must bring this
hideous memory-he is nothing NOR,
. 20 you-to stand in the way OF your own
happiness For yoD would be happy
/ with me. Don't you know it2 Come
+ now. tell me-"
Yes. know it: am sure OF il" whis-
Pered she And yet"
Well, and yet what2"
Il can't 90 II, can't, can't"
Give me only g reason, and III re-
spect IL"
Her head dropped
ThouUh I neYer really cared for ln1
The Wichita daily eagle., 1895-12-22
R0MANCEOF POISONS
By ROBERT C2oMIE AND T. sCHoM-
BERG WILSON.
COPYRIGHT. iSA

Z
The North German liner Kaiser WI
helm Ill, was three days out Fine
weather, for the depth of winter, had
been experienced, and on Christmas
eve the celebrations on board were very
enthusiastic. The saloon was effective
]y decorated, and two Christmas trees
had been creditably manufactured.
Surgeon Col Hedford had not been
prominent in the amusements of the
voyage, ,and the taciturn person who ac-
companied him in most of his deck ram
bles had been conspicuous by his abb
sence. But on Christmas eve all recall
citrants had been beaten up, and every
available man had been requisi6oned
to contribute something 10 the sum of
the general happiness After a dance on
deck-the dancers well wrapped-had
been successfully accomplished. con-
cert was given in the saloon. "Stille
Nacht hellige Nacht" was well received,
but by the time it was sung Medford
and his friend thought they had done
enough, and were slipping away. when
the doctor met them with an invitation
from the captain 10 adjourn TO his room.
Capt. Stein had only invited Hedford,
but the doctor could not well avoid in
cluding his friend, more especially as
he had noticed the pair so constantly
together. When they came on deck
they found that a sudden change had
taken place in the weather. A ine snow
was falling. The masts, ropes, boats
and deck-houses were white. The
whole vessel had been metamorphosed
into spectre ship gliding with even
had already guest when they entered
his room. This man, a Hungarian
named Andrassy, had, after long resi-
dence in Chicago, become plain Ander-
son. He was a musical enthusiast, and
cultivator of the emotions generally.
He was, therefore, contrast to He'd
ford himself, and an exact antithesis
TO Hedford's friend.
bad weather ahead?" Anderson
asked. with a trace of anxiety.
''Well-pretty bad. Well have a
rough spell for couple of days, at any
rate. We are more likely TO be battened
down tomorrow than dancing on deck,
/ can tell you"
Hedford and his friend puffed leisure
ly at their cigars. The doctorwa equal
ly placid.
by the way" the captain said to
Hedford, Il did not quite catch your
friends name when you introduced
him"
Pardon me-" Hedford replied, "Mr.
-" then with a jerk-"Mr. Smith"
Mr.. Smith did not assist the conver-
sation much. He was a wet blanket
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copyright, 1851

since Cyril had called her by her Chris-
tian name.
She hesitated and then said: Yes"
Cyril helped her out, and led her
across the lines back to the platform.
Then she asked SUDDENLY:
'fWhere's Miss Fairbrother?"
'She's gone off with Glynn," said
Cyril, smiling. after quarreling
with me-"
"Ahr" said Constance.
Cyril could detect jealousy, pique,
pride in the simple utterance. They
walked along the platform in silence to
the Office of the station master, where a
bright fire was blazing.
With cry of delight Constance went
down on her knees before it, and spread
out her stiff fingers in the welcome
warmth. Cyril stood near, looking
down at her delicate, worn face, m
which the blue eyes looked preternat-
uraIly large. After long silence he
said suddenlyI
''You think I asked you to come out
because 1 had quarreled with that lit
tie fiirt? You were wrong"
Constance flushed slightly, but did
not glance up.
81 asked you because the little goose
let out something which was the last
thing she should have let me know if
she wanted me to forget you. You
have been fretting, it seems"
Brought to task SO abruptly, Con-
stance could not keep the tears out Of
her eyes.
NO" she said, rather feebly.
ooh! but you have. Now tell me, is
it true that you are not SO hard as you
pretend TO be? Is it true, for instance"
and he came nearer to her, that you
are sorry you snubbed me so unmerci-
fully that day-you know whenY
There was a pause. Constance was
much agitated. But she gathered her
forces together, and answered with
some spirit:
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It was an alI-night journey, and
very cold one. Perhaps the state OF the
thermometer would not have mattered
30 much if the "Great London Sue
eess' with which the company were
travelling had made a stronger impress
sion upon the audiences OF the provln-
cial towns to which it had been pre-
sented.
They were going north, and there
was a S'wait'' of four hours in one or
the 1reariest of the Lancashire manu-
featuring towns. The company's car
riage had been detached from the train
and shunted on TO a siding TO wait for
the early morning train which was to
take it on to FALSELY.
The men of the company had all
got out as soon as the train drew up
at the platform, and had gone off into
the town in search of some establish
ment, no matter how lowly, which
would open its doors to them and give
them refreshment.
The ladies, five in number, remained
in their compartment, huddled up IN
their warmest cloaks, trying to get
little sleep. But it would not do; IT
was too cold. The 'old woman" who
was really old, rubbed her eyes miser-
ably
They've all got off, suppose!" she
grumbled. "And of course they never
think of u.s."
A bright young girl from whose
cheeks not even an all-night journey
could take the roses, sprang to her feet
and let down the nearest window.
"They shall think of us, thought"
cried she, as she thrust her head and
shoulders out of the window. Come
and let US out! Come and let us out,
some of you, any of you." cried she,
imperiously. And the next moment,
catching sight on the dimly-ighted
platform of figure she knew, she
cried: 'Mr. Ardener! MIR. Ardener!
Come and have pity on US. We are