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afternoon.
"Toime to pay, ger, when we ha' ad-
died 1t: vor it be almost as bad to pay
aforehand as not at ALL"
1.-THE word of the righteous is his
bond, "snuffed the stranger, whom Elsie
mad no difficulty In recognizing as Dodd
the IIopkinsite.
This was the beginning Of very bad
times for the poor girl: for, in place Of
the pleasant companionship Of the cul-
tured young schoolmaster, she had TO
endure the perpetual presence Of one
she instinctively detested, and who
added to her adherence by constant
unpleasant illusions TO her absent
friend.
To add to her dilemma, the man
seemed to have bewitched her foster
parents--lJrs. Whitford by q sancti-
monioul appeal TO her easily wrought
religious emotions-the corporal by a
dazzling display Of knowledge Of ele-
mentary geology, with a special bear.
ing on minerals, which, to his untu-
torcd mind, revealed,a depth Of learning
bordering on the supernatural. When
the cunning rogue told Whitford II was
gold he was after and gold he would
surely find, and how he would share
his fortune in embryo with his host, the
corporal's heart glowcd with hope,
and he was quite aware that he was
entertaining an angel, who would be
special providence to him in his daily
increasing difficulties.
Day by day the clouds gathered over
the young girls life; at last the storm
burst.
"Elsie, lass" said Mrs. Whitford late
one evening, "0i hate to send thee out
at this tonne o noight, but thy fey
theirs tired, an | ha' need o. things
from the toon. Gan thee must, OF be
afeared."
twill accompany the maiden, Dodd
suggested, with ready smile.
Elsie started at the proposition. mo
sir Iprefer to go alone"
"Whoy, Elsiel" There was world Of
reproachful surprise In Mrs. Whitfords
tones.
"IIoot-toot, lass" broke in the cor
poral, hotly, "the parsons good enough
company for the likes Of you; get on
coat an start this minute"
He spoke as though he meant to be
obeyed, and the girl with sigh made
her preparations.
As the ill-assorted couple wendell
their way along the lonely path that
led to the city, Dodd talked fuently, re-
ceiving however, from the painting lips
Of his companion but brief responses.
In fact she heard but half he said, but
suddenly she was shocked into strict at
tention:
"My dear child" he said, suddenly,
"the Lord hath appointed the blessed
state of matrimony."
Elsie felt constrained to say some
thing, so CURLY replied: II suppose
So"
"And St. Paul says that it is not meet
that man should live alone"
docs hep" very YEARLY.
80 for the last few weeks my medi-
tations have turned toward marriage"
"Some lady In Orctown?" she asked
'nd'fferentlv.
ITO BE CONTINUED
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jim account OF the trouble YOU limited
at?' she asked.
"Yes."
"Iguessed as much And you thought
to spare me the misery Of long fare
WE'LL All, that was kind Of you-kind
to the very last"
"shall you miss me so much, Elsie?"
Manlikc he was disappointed at her
equanimity, though he had SO much
dreaded any ebulltion Of feeling,
"Good-by, Elss!"
"Good-by, Mr.. Grey"
And that was I'LL their parting, for
at that moment the prospector drove to
the door in his buggy to take Frank
Grey to the depot.
The prospector's horse was just such
an animal as he might be expected to
own-a quick, rough Indian pony,
with legs as clean as deer's, which
was by no means inclined to let
the grass grow under his feet, but
Wildcrs was afterwards wont to de-
clare that it was the longest mile he
ever drove, for his companion was more
inconsolable than widow at the loss
of her first husband.
As the steamer Idlewild pulled out
Of the bay Grey sat gazing on the re-
treating land, wondering whether ever
again he would see those inhospitable
shores.
Ills heart was full Of bitterness.
Why had things gone SO wrong? Well,
yes, he had after all been indiscrcNt in
bis treatment to Elsie Whitfcrd, but
who would have expected such child
as she was to have grown into woman
In one single night?
Then he took from his pocket the
package that Wilders had given him.
There was a spell Of sentiment over
him now, and the dried gorse flowers
would be a consolation, conveying
many pleasant memories; but, when
the envelope was torn open no yellow
buds were there, only ten twenty-dol-
lar bills wrapped in tissue paper and
letter in Mrs. Wilders' neat hand
writing.
"Use this trihe without conjunction.
1t lis free gift from your loving
friends, Jack and Mile"
Then was added in the big, rough,
scrawl Of the prospector:
Don't return this little pile. No
man goes back on my Miles wishes
and calls me friend j. W."
Nov, God bless their noble hearts,"
murmured Grey, as tears of deep emo
ton coursed down his cheeks.
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For Sale.

Five acre tract Of land in Kinney &
Hodges addition to the city Of Abb
lene; contains a good . room two
story frame residence, good franc
barn and about acres Of good bear
ing fruit trees. Can be bought very
cheap. Inquire at this office.
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paused impressively, and, turning to
Grey, demanded: "Can you deny this,
young man?'
A dead silence followed; even his
friend the prospector eyed the school
master doubtfully.
A deep flush dyed Grey's cheek. 1.-The
words are truly reported, the intcrpre-
tation and tone Of delivery false as per-
jury"
LIS explanation hung fire.
! Wilders broke the oppressive silence
by asking II he might question the
minister.
NO." said Wixon. Eyes" said Ed
gerly, and finally he was allowed to
appear as Grey's friend and adviser.
lie addressed Mr.. Dodd.
"What church do you belong'to, STRIP
THAT Is no business Of yours" was
the sullen response.
Nevertheless" interposed Edgerly,
II think yon should answer"
Are you ashamed Of ~" holly con-
tinued Wildsrs. Speak out, man. Are
you a regular parson? Got your certif-
cate? No bogus, and all that kind Of
thing?"
"Well, sir" stalnmered Dodd, In con-
fusion, Il am not whatyou would call
IN ordained priest; we have no such
mummies in our church"
what is your church,"
"Well, the lIopkinsites. Our forms
are based on the simple principles Of
the early disciples; to whom the spirit
OF teaching is given, he goeth out into
the world and preacheth the truth"
THAT will do. guessed as much"
sneered the prospector, as he took his
seat, while tho moderator hastily asked
what steps the board would take in the
matter.
mo immediate action" said Edgcrly
III Mr.. Grey Is guilty, he can resign
his position without further scandal, as
| understand the proceedings Of this
meeting arc I. be kept secret"
"Thnt's IT," interrupted Nixon; tine
best possible course he can pursue. No
fuss. Called AWAY on rrEcnt private
affairs. Work too much for his coilsti-
tuition. Must have rest. and"
But, added Edgerly, 'if he is limo
cent he Is either the victim Of unfortu-
nate circulnstantial evidence or Of
deliberate plot to ruin him. In that
case, lct'him stay and fight 1t out
Fright You ARE. old boy" cried the
pro'pector, wringins Elgerly's hand.
"And you bet your bottom dollar, M
man will stop to face the music"
The meeting was nd ourned.
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stand a waste Of from IS to
50 per cent, and the dairy
business will not. You
waste that much butter
by pan skimming. Get a
SAFETY HAND SEPARATOR
and saveit ssal ~
P. n. SHARPLES, Hsin, m.
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passenger: .......""...",.".. "..l0:s@ p. M
All Santa 70 trains daily except Sunday.
Passenger train No. 900 leaving Abilene at
9:16p m. connects with fast train on main
line and carries through chair cars to Chica-
go without change. Mixed train No. Seleav-
Ing Abilene at 2;s5 ?. m. connects " Evans
nia, New Mexico, Colorado and Western Kan
as,
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%:g|Hq %d.
Inn was one Of the lads the Whit
fords had brought from Derbyshlre
with them-a sluggish, loutish exotic
from the back country.
EIe slouched into his scat and sheep
ishly eyed the company.
"You live in the family Of Mr.. Whit
ford?"
"Oi du."
"You are In the habit Of seeing Mr..
Grey ind Miss Whitford In their daily
relations to each other?"
"rhey bcant relations
II mean you have seen them in COM
pany nearly every day9"
"Oi hcv."
"IIave you noticed any familiarity
between thcm?"
"Zur?"
ANY swecthcartlns?'
purely. He's sweet on her, an hers
sweet on he"
much io9ether?"
"'rhcy be-"
Mr.. Dodd, who sat next to Wixon,
waxcd wroth ut the mans slowness,
and interrupted the examination by
asking, ilcrccly;
"Why don't you speak out? What
do you know about II, fellow?'
"Oi linaws nowt.'
Then, what did you come here for?"
"To urn thy ten dollars" was the
stolid response
"Eh, what?" Mr.. Edgerly, an old man
of some property, ind n member Of the
board, Interrupted. who promised to
give yon ten dollars??"
"iIc did" pointing to Dodd, said
he'd eivcOi ten dollars if0i proved owt
acrn HE s,lulcmcastcr.
Mr., Eold. hastily interiectcd, "Nlerc-
ly TO compensate him for his loss OF
time, but thu explanation fell ilut.
The witness was excused.
Susan Green next appeared.
''llave you had any conversation with
Miss Whitford concerning Mr.. Grey?"
"Often, sir"
Repeat what she has said"
Please, Sir, ] don't like to, sir, II
seems so like breaking confidence"
My good GIRL" Wixon said paternal-
~, lyon must speak the truth Your
feelings do you credit, No harm can
come toyour young friend by repeat
Ing this conversation. II may be too
late, but we want to shield her
Infamous scoundrel!' Grey cried,
leaping to his feet; hut before he could
reach the dastardly chairman strong
arms were wound around him.
Take him out. of with him. cried
wixon, foaming with passion 1--WE
have shown him too much considera-
tion by permitting his presence ut all"
IN vain Grey struggled, and his eject
ment was only u matter OF moments,
when an unexpected ally appeared and
changed the aspect OF affairs Hound
ing from seat In the gloomy back
ground OF the room, where he had been
hitherto unobscrvel' came--came Hike
nm avalanche-thc burly form OF the
prospector.
Hands off, or by the Etarual III be
the death Of some Of you," ind Grey
stood free, for few mon IN 0retown
cured to come to blows with Jack
Wilders
Tho commotion subsidized, Grey, as
one In dream, allowed his friend to
lead him to u seat, the minister, who
had fed at the first sign of violence,
snealed back to his place again, and
Wixon resumed his mapisterial func.
tions.
Jack Wilders," he said, 1.-THE laws Of
the state construe such conduct as
yours felony, but we will proceed,
and attend TO you later. Now, Susan
Green, toll US what you know about
this matter"
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Strictly Pure
White Lead

You cannot afford to use cheap
paints. lobe sure ofgetting Strict
" Pure White Lead, look at the
brand any Of these are safe:
Southern Red Seal
Collier"
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MISSOURI PACIFIC-AT HERINGTON.
Abilene $ Fraternal Societies

A AND A. M.-Benevolent Lodge, No.
"A. o. meets first and third Monday eve.
nings in each month at Masonic hall, corner
Third and Cedar. Samuel 3. Smith, "; ~;
]. L. W0rley, secretary visiting brethren
MODERN wOODMEN OF AMERICA
lVl Camp No. $50, meets every Friday night
Of each month In X. Of 2. hall. Visiting
neighbors welcome. c. A. Snider V. O.; r.
j. Murphy, Clerk.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
" Abilene Post No. Is, meets ct the 0dd
Fellows hall, second and fourth Monday
evenings Of each month. All comrades arc
invited to meet with us. VIM. Messenger, p.
C.;.w. s. Anderson, Adjutant.
VKyOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS-No. 90,
wv meets alternate Wednesday aftsr.
Moons at 2:S0 O'Clock in X, Of p. hall. Mrs.,
Mary A. Higgins president; Mrs. Hattie T.
Nichols, secretary.
A NCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN
ADllono lluuko NO. W, Hlootb ovoIy
Thursday evening In the Knights Of Pythias
hall, B. G. Belknap, N. w.; Richard Waring,
recorder.
INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS
| Western Home lodge, No. 90, meets every
Tuesday evening In Odd Fellows hall. ON.
GERS: Noble Grand, Samuel Lands; SEQ.
rotary. L. Lips. Visiting brethren cordially
welcome.
DOYAL ARCH MASONS-Cyrus Chapter,
No. rs, meets In Masonic hall on the
second and fourth Fridays Of each month.
D. W. Nail, II. p; ]. II. Johntz. score.
tary.
NRDER EASTERN STAR-Abilene Chap
~ ter Ill, meets in the Masonic hall on
the first and third Tuesday evenings Of each
month. Mrs. Alice Johntz, Worthy Mat.
ron. Mrs. Ruth spangler, secretary.
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Make Gown Pay.

WNaI Is Ue use
Of keeping cows
unless you can
make money with
thenl No other
business would
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ROCK ISLAND.
WEST BOUND.

40, 6b-Local Freight and accom-. l;ls p. m.
No. N-Chicago Nail and Express. .b:5a p, n.
FAST BOUND.
No. Small and Express .....,...... lo:AS .. n.
No. 66-LOcal Freight and accom-. 10 p. m.
Passenger trains run daily. Freight trains
daily except Sunday.
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i in real estate is to keep build.
ings well painted. Paint protects
the house and saves repairs. You
sometimes want to sell-many a
good house has remained unsold
for want Of paint. The rule should
be, though, 1.-THE best paint or
none" That means
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NRDER EASTERN STAR-Abilene Chap
" ter Ill, meets in the Masonic hall on
the rt 9 Mr t c aussS Sy evenings ag Of s sn
ron. Mrs. Ruth spangler, secretary.
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DOYAL ARCH MASONS-Cyrus Chapter
No. rs, meets In Masonic hall on the
second and fourth Fridays Of each month.
D. W. Nail, II. p; ]. n. Johntz. score.
tary.
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Modern WOODMEN OF AMERICA
lvl Camp No. $50, meets every Friday night
Of each month In K. Of r. hall. Visiting
neIghbors welcome. c. A. snider, V. o.; =.
j. Murphy, Clerk.
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VKyOMANS RELIEF CORPs-No. %,
w meets alternate Wednesday aftsr.
Moons at $50 O'Clock in X. Of P. hall. Mrs.,
Mary A. Higgins, president; Mrs. Hattie T.
Nichols, secretary.
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A NCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN
n Abilene Lodge No. 98, meets every
Thursday evening In the Knights Of Pythias
hall, B. @. Belknap, N. w.; Richard Waring,
recorder.
The herald., 1895-07-02

merchant. MANY people are without
sufficient food and clothing. Our hospi-
tails ard charitable organizations are
crowded and in debt. and with these
things so, you consider money no more
than to make a foolish and wicked dis
play of it. You can 90 no business with
me. l bid you good night"
The crestfallen prom oter's expostula-
tions were courteously but firmly put
aside and he left the place. When it be-
came known that Mr.. Il. had refused to
invest in his project others withdrew and
the plan fell through. A year later Mr..
city when Smithson entered with gen.
tleman whom Mr.. +. and the Others with
him knew. The gentleman brought
Smithson over to the circle and intro
duced him. When he came to Mr.. f. the
merchant said:
1--WE need no introduction. 1 know
Mr.. Smithson. He has money to ourn. I"
1t so happened that the promoter had
only few days before come into the pos
session of large sum. as nun Der of the
men present knew, and the phrase, "he
has money to burn struck them at once.
They were from all parts of the country,
and the saying went with them to Bos-
ton, st. Louis, Chicago, Washington and
streets, read in the newspapers and
spoken from the stage. 1t was altered to
express a supera bundance of any COM
modify. such as ''bonds to burn" or
anything else, whether intiammable or
not. "to burn" and in some localities it
was altered and came out in such guise
as ''he has money to SINCE a wet dog. :"
But it all came from the ill-timed bragga-
docio of the promoter with the $40 bill.
The herald., 1895-07-02

". Dooner on the subject Crossing the
Arizona Desert in the Early Seventies.
which was well received. Later, q few ap-
propriate remarks were made by mem bers
present, and then a subject was intro
duced which provoked many e1clama-
tions OF surprise.
1t appears from the minutes OF the So
ci,ty that. some years back scheme
was introduced that had for its object the
restoration OF the old missions Of Califor-
MIA. In particular that of San Luis Rey
was mentioned. 1t was conceived at this
time that these missions were of great
interest to the tourist and that the nistor-
icaI landmarks should be preserved. A
committee was appointed to consider the
ways and means OF raising the necessary
funds for accom- plishing such OBJECT. The
mem bers serving on it were Father
Adam, Miss Tessa kelso. General Mans
field and Mr.. Dorland.
This committee, by selling mem bership
tickets, raised the sum of $3.50, TO which
was added another $3.50 resulting partly
from the sale of curios and partly the
proceeds of an exhibition given in the
Woman's exchange building on North
Broadway.
At that interesting point the matter
rested and nothing has been recorded
since the money was paid into the hands
of Miss kelso, the treasurer of the COM
mttee. On motion it was decided last
evening to appoint the secretary as a
committee of one to look into the ques-
ton and report to the society at its next
meeting.
Adjournment was then in order and the
society was dismissed. The next meeting z
occurs on the first Monday IN Septem
ber.
The herald., 1895-07-02
THIS IS SAID TO
BE THE ORIGIN OF THE OLD SAYING
"MONEY TO BURN"

Slang words or phrases, many of them
destined to become parts of language
proper, are more difficult to trace to their
origin than the world.old ones which
have come to us through the changes of a
score of languages. Some OF them are the
chance expression of a happy thought;
some are resurrections in strange form
of obsolete speech; some are mistakes or
slips of the tongue made in public places
which have sprung into sudden populari-
ty by virtue of the amusement which
they created; others are com binatiOns OF
other slang, such as the word kiunap,
which is merely the abbreviation of the
phrase to nab (lay hold of kid (ch'ld).
Other slang is the outcome OF deter
mined effort to force new word into the
language, as in the case Of the word quiz.
which. on a wager in Edinburgh, was put
in the mouths of all men simply by max
ing it up and causing it to be posted on
all the bill boards Of the city. Still 9th
ers of these foundlings of language are
description of some peculiar event com.
ing in time to acquire meaning greatly
broadened. says the New York Sun. OF
this class is the phrase "monay to burn, "
now so common.
The origin OF this phrase, or at least
one origin of it. was a consultation over
a business transaction held in Rochester
some time ago. One OF the parties inter-
ested was MIR. F., prominent merchant
of that city, who was as well known for
his interest in various charities as for
his sound judgment and business abili-
ty. To these qualities he Joined straight
forward nature and hearty dislike of
all ostentation. 10 Mr.. F., there came
Smithson. a promotes with a scheme in
which he had interested many of the
wealthy men of Western New York. and
in which he very much desired Mr.. +. s
support. The merchant listened to the
promoters rather bombastic ription
of the future sure result from the carry
ing out of his project and offered him a
cigar. Smithson twirled the cigar between
his fingers as he outlined the profits
which would accrue to Mr.. +. if he would
invest a certain sum.
"You will need large sum OF money
to start WITH" observed the merchant.
"Oh, yes" replied the promoter in an
off-hand way; Il expect to put in big
portion OH my own account" :"
Then you have enough now to begin
WITH" asked Mr.. F., extending lighted
match to his visitor to light his cigar.
The visitor declined the match with a
gesture, and, putting his hand in his
pocket. pulled out handful OF bills, one
OF which he twisted up and thrust into
tne gas ngnt. linen ne III MS cigar, nelu
the bill until it was burned down and
tossed it on an ash receiver.
You see how much money counts
with u.s." said he. grandiloequently.
The merchant rose. THAT was SIC
bill wasn't it2" he asked.
II believe So" replied the prom otter.
"Been in Rochester long?'' asked Mr..
F.
H."Not very" said the promoter.
''Why?"
This is hard winter" returned the
The herald., 1895-07-02
ADJUSTMENTS

Orpheum.-An excellent programme
was inaugurated for, the week last even
ing and was thoroughly enjoyed by the
large crowd present. The new attractions
were the Two American Macs and Mile.
olivette. They hIst appeared in knock-
about Irish speciality and are ahead OF
anything of the kin d ever given here.
Their act abounds in fun of the most
vigorous.type possible. and the manner
in which they hammer and throw one
another about the stage is bewildering
1t is we'll named the Battle of Getty sburg.
In addition to the acrobatic feature tney
indulge in some fine by-play and singing.
Mile. Olivette is really one of the Sal
am bos, the fire and electric people, but
gave splendid exhibition of mind read
ing. Her success was contributed to in
and Bill Nye, jr.
Amann, ,.the lmpersonator, was splendid
1y received as usual, and introduced sew
eral new characters in his impersona-
tions. Some local characters Will proba
bly, be represented during the week.
I'D Fake and Lemon introduced some new
features in their musical turn and we're
asifunny as ever.
The Salambos also appeared in their
novel fire speciality.
Nat G. Goodwin s farce comdey, Lend
Me Five Shillings, was gwen as a curtain
raiser by Lorlmer JohnStone assisted by
Oliver Paul, l.. r. Berlowe, Edward Neal.
Miss sHattie Foley and Miss Ayres
O'Nell. 1t was acceptably played, al
though the work of Mr.. Johnstone and
Mr.. Paul needed toning down.
There will be a special matinee on
Thursday in addition to the regular after
noon performances on Saturday and Sun
day.
= : 4
THE BURBANK.-Mugg's Landing
was witnessed by good-szed audien ce
last evening. The play is full of clever
acting and situations that keep the house
in constant good humor throughout. The
singing of Abbot Davidson is finely rem
dered, and Miss Rose Stillman receives
and it is adapted to his liking and he is
ably filling the part. The same play
every evening during the week.