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1913 10th st. NV, IL rooms and bath. 90
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WAIVED = HIGHEST AMI REIIA BILE CASH
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beds; also store fixtures and merchants stocks.
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WRITTEN IN THE Sky.
Monogram Signal Which May De
Used on Land or Water.

Used on Land or Water.
From the Electrical Review.
The virtues of an electric monogram sig
nal have always been referred to in these
columns. The device is sort of type
writer delivering its message, letter by
letter. in midair. or at any distant point
in gigantic characters Of light. The OBJ
server may be miles away and yet read the
message with ease
The keyboard is manipulated precisely
as in an ordinary typewriter, and its func-
ton is to switch in, OF direct, the current
through a series of distributing wires, which
are carried in a cable to the monogram or
display frame. According to predeter-
mined scheme the keys exercise a selectiye
function, and each one switches in the
leading wires only, which connect with the
members of the monogram constituting the
letter of the alphabet which that particu-
lar key represents.
By reference to the monogram one NAV
easily trace any letter of the alphabet in
form so nearly conventional to be readi-
ly understood. Thus if on the keyboard the
button is pressed, the lamps of all the
members of the monogram entering into
that letter shine out simultaneously, while
all other lamps upon the display frame re-
main dead. And 50 on. for every letter.
The observer has only to follow the let
tiers as they fash out one after another to
spell out the words of the message 1t
will be seen that this is a sort of visual tele-
graph. and that it may be made to talk
in almost any language spoken by man
1t is also serviceable for cipher writing ac-
cording to any prearranged code. The
monogram frame is five feet high by three
and one-half feet wide, equipped with 1G-
candle-power lamps. Signals flashed from
this frame are visible to the naked eye for
distances from one to three miles, depend
ing on the weather. With a glass the
signals may be easily read up to ten miles.
Some frames are made much larger and
can be seen farther.
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Gcrakphur. He had been Unfortunate in
recent gold mining speculation and had
lost large fortune. Hence the sale of the
policy.
Hedford was intensely interested. After
removing the traces of his tiresome journey
he sent his card to Gen. Hamilton. They
were old friends. and over a cigar and
WElSky-and-SeltZer in the smoking room.
Hamilton related the story of his misfor
tunes. He had still his pension and small
remnant OF his capital left, but he bitterly
regretted having had to let his life policy
go. His daughters were to join him the next
Gay, and. in the course of week or ten
days, they intended going to some cheap
continental watering place. The girls did
not know of their fathers financial difficult
ties. and bedford was cautioned not to di-
vulge anything to them.
The Misses Hamilton arrived the next
morning and renewed acquaintance with the
specialist, who laughingly reminded them
that when he babe them farewell ten years
before at the Gorakphur residency they had
shed tears at his departure and had been
lavish of their caresses. He told them that
he hoped by strict attention to business"
etc, to merit a continuance, or, rather
renewal of the fayors then bestowed. For
brief space he forgot his serious mission,
and, in the charming society of Ethel and
Mary Hamilton the evening was spent But
he did not long neglect his duty, and that
evening the Hamiltons saw him off by the
London express. He had arranged to ac-
company the party to Dresden on his return
from town.
That night bedford had a conversation
with Mr. Montagu Scott. and subsequently
more lengthy interview with the cele-
brated Inspector Trowbrigg of South Ameri-
can fame. formerly of Scotland Yard, but
now private inquiry agent" The two
left London together for Salchester by the
night mail.
Two days afterward Hedford and Chundra-
Dass, with several travelling trunks and
portmanteaus. returned to Brighton. After
week spent by the party in making prep
arations for departure. it was arranged that
they should cross by Dover and Calais next
day.
Hedford retired to bed after an enjoyable
evening feeling relief in the thought that
mis- cid friend was fleeing from the mystic
rious fate which might befall him at any
moment. He spent a troubled night. Dis
tracted thoughts kept him awake and he
only fell into a sound sleep toward morn
Ing. He was awakened by Chundra-Dass,
whose usually dusky countenance was lit
orally of an ashen pallor.
supplied Gen. Sahib his 'ChotahaZri'
he stammered, with chattering teeth.
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Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest Report
R3%!a!I! RRakiRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE
POISONED BY A FLOWER,
Peculiar Effect of the Night Blooming
Cereus.

Peculiar Effect of the Night Blooming
Cereus.
From the Independent.
A singular case was that of the actor Mr..
Joseph Wheelock, who some four or five
years ago was said to have been bewitched
by flower. While travelling in the west in
the pursuit Of his profession he suddenly de-
veloped peculiar symptoms. He could not
sleep, except by taking occasional maps at
irregular intervals. Toward midnight at
the close of the performance, though usually
calm, phlegmatic man, he would become
unusually laxative, demonstrating and full
of enthusiasm. He was usually a man of
few words. but on these occasions he would
grow very fluent and redundant in express
sion.
He would relate to his friends marvel
ously eloquent descriptions of scenes and in
cidents. In diagnosing his case some physi-
clans said that the covering of the actors
brain was inflamed, others said that he had
in some way absorbed into his system some
deadly poison. The last named explanation
weeks previously. while the company was
passing through Washington, d. c., the
superintendent of the national botanical
gardens invited Mr.. Wheelock to be present
at the unfolding of night blooming cereus.
The actor accepted the invitation. At the
conclusion of the phenomenon the superin-
tendent invited Mr. Wheelock to take the
flower. Taking penknife from his pocket,
the actor cut the flower from its stem. In
doing so he inflicted a slight cut upon his
right thumb. and in this way be became in
oculated with the Juice of the flower. which
Is very powerful and is distilled for use as
homeopathic medicine. The actor had also
preserved the flower in alcohol, keeping it
near his bed thus inhaling the slight vapor
and emphasizing the influence of the deadly
drug. Homeopathists say that there are
one or two cases where men have purposely
placed themselves under the stimulus of
this poison for its effect upon their brain,
and while under its influence have dictated
weird poetry and eXtravagant romance,
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habits are expensive and difficult to break
off. Besides, the work before him was pure
ly humanitarian. 1t is pleasant to be
philanthropist when one is well paid for it.
On arriving at the Films" bedford went
straight to his study, and lighting strong
Indian cheroot he undid the straps which
bound together the bundle of documents
handed to him by the manager of the in
surance company. They were records of
the dates and causes of death of the per-
sons whose policies had been purchased by
Sir William Huntingdon. AS the causes of
death ranged from smallpox" to "old
age" and the melancholy list included
two railway accidents. very little was gain
ed from the study of the papers. However,
the specialist made table of their con-
terts. which, when carefully completed,
seemed to suggest something more than the
individual documents read consecutively.
On the impression thus formed he reserved
judgment
Surg.-Col. bedford spent the next three
weeks in journeyfng north, south, east and
west to the different parts of the kingdom
where the deceased policy-holders had re-
sided. He interviewed doctors and rela-
tives with much tact and umspection,
without arousing the slightest suspicion a.
to his object, but failed to elicit anything
material. Death in each case had been
caused by one other of the ills to which
the flesh is heir. The mystery was as far
from solution as ever. One terrible fact,
however, stood out in CHASTITY relief-sooner
CT later after the purchase of their policies,
people who lived hundreds OF miles apart
were struck down by some deadly disease,
aSd in several cases not only had the as
sured persons been cut off, but also other
members of their families. bedford had
seen strange things in India, and had heard
of stranger. He was the reverse of super
stitious, but he could not at times, help
feeling that there was more than coinci-
dence in the matter. and that Sir William
Huntington possessed powers of dia-
bolical and horrible nature. The specialist,
however, was both sensible and scientific
To be both scientific and sensible is to or
thodox minds an impossibihty. AS bedford
possessed a happy combination of these
qualities he dismissed his wild fancies.
Had he been less determined he would nave
given up the case in despair. He was on
the point of returning to Salchester, when
he received telegram from Mr.. Montagu
Scott, as follows:
ITO Hedford, Mitre Hotel, Manchester:
Policy purchased by Huntingdon yester-
day, 10000. See advertisement Daily Tele-
graph 18th instant. Hamilton staying
Grand Hotel. Brighton. Letter awaits you
there. SCOTT, London"
Reference to the columns of the Daily
Telegraph showed that policy on the life
of retired Indian officer had been sold at
auction the previous day.
The specialist arrived from Brighton tired
and worn out with continuous travelling He
found the letter from the Royal Standard
awaiting him. The policy had been effected
ten years previously in that office, and the
assured was Maj. Gen. Hamilton, late po-
Ntical agent at the court Of the rajah of
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brigg interviewed Nurse Hudson. The in
terview was short. sharp and decisive. She
obtained leave of absence. near rela-
tive was dying, she said.
For one hour exactly she was clOSeted
with Col. bedford in his private sitting
room at the Red Lion"
The specialist caught the first train to
London. His brain was on fire. He could
not sit still in his corner of the compart-
ment. He could not read. He could not
even smoke, and he told civil curate of
the Private Secretary" type, who said it
was charming day." TO go to the devil.
When the train drew into Euston he could
hardly wait for it to stop. He dashed out
of the carriage, jumped into hanson, and
drove rapidly to the head Office of the Roy
al Standard where he found Mr.. Montagu
Scott awaiting him. The manager had been
warned by wire.
You have succeeded" said Mr.. Scott.
strongly agitated. as bedford entered the
room. Il see it in your face"
bedford produced an oblong-shaped paper
which bore evident traces of having been
submitted to the action of some strong
the African Exploration. Trading and
Mining Company, Limited" 1t was ad-
dressed to
"HENRY HEWSTEAD. ESD,
I'll Granville Terrace, Belfast"
Hedford read out the name and address.
rs he policy holder in your company"
he asked.
The manager touched an electric bell and
spoke through tube The sharp FIRING
Of the bell broke the silence, and Mr. Mon
tagu Scott applied his ear to the tube.
In charlottesville assured for two thou
sand pounds. Policy sold six months ago
to Sir William Huntingdon" said the man
ager he dropped the flexible tube.
Wonderful marvellous, monstrous, fiend-
ish!'' he added, five minui es later. What
will you do now?"
Pardon me-" answered the specialist.
what will you do now?"
Mr.. Scott pondered for fully five min
utes. and then said slowly and impress
sively:
Il think, Col bedford, you had better
finish this yourself. We have dropped an
to get it back This should be a bonus
year, and l don't how We are going to
ray it. We cannot compound with the
scoundrel Your circumstantial evidence is
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still very weak. 1t might hang the wo-
man. but that would not enable the Royal
Standard and the other two companies to
recover their money. You may be certain
the villain Huntingdon has his retreat Sc
cured
ITO cut the matter short" said bedford,
deliberately, you will leave the matter in
my hands"
Mr. Montagu Scott looked straight into
the others eyes, and said slowly:
THAT is the only way. 1 will leave it in
your hands"
Then you will pay your bonus" said the
specialist.
"Ard you have five thousand pounds
said the managing director.
Sir William Huntingdon turned over
thoughtfully visiting card bearing this
inscription:
"Surgeon-Colonel J. bedford
Gate Indian Medical Service),
United Service Club,
Pail MALI
'show him up" he said, and the special
list in poisons entered the room.
''Your business, Sir?" said the baronet
shortly. bedford had neither bowed nor
accepted Sir Williams outstretched hand
ITO make you an offer"
about what?"
'Scme Royal Standard and other life
policies you hold
Sir your intrusion is most unwarrantable.
My secretary transacts business of that ma
ture for me. Good day." Sir William moved
''Will your secretary go So far as to hang
for you should we prove our case?'
your case-what case? Are you mad or
drunk?'
Neither; I am here to tell you, firstly
said the specialist. checking off his items oil
the fingers of one hand, that you have
SWindled three insurance companies out of
f150, 900; secondly, that, with one or two eX-
ceptions, you have foully murdered all the
policyholders who sold to you. and, thirdly,
that you carried out this system of pro-
digious crime by means Of your accom-
plice-"
That will do. Leave the housew COM
manded Sir William
The muscles of his face never moved, but
it was death-like in it's pallor.
But Nurse Hudson?"
"Never heard of her.
Strange! she knows you we'll"
"How should that concern me?"
'She is in custody. She has confessed"
Sir William Huntingdon sank back in mis-
chair.
Half an hour afterward bedford, accom-
panied by the baronet, drove to the Bank of
England. Some mysterious operations took
place there which resulted in the transfer
of large sum in consols to John bedford"
They drove back to Park lane. The spe-
cialist remained about ten minutes. He then
left the house, walked away few PAGES
down the street and stopped. This is what
he was saying to himself:
zone hundred and fifteen thousand pounds.
hundred thousand for the insurance peo-
pie, ten for the Hamilton girls, and five for
myself. No proceedings, no trouble, no
chance of losing the pile. and all on condi-
ton of allowing the beast to blow"
The bang of pistol-shot rang out on the
stiffness of the aristocratic street.
A small group of people began to gather
round Sir William Huntingdon's door.
Surgeon Colonel John bedford called a
cab.
Nurse Hudson's body was found in the
Thames week afterward.
No more typhus or smallpox-infected pros
pectuses were posted in Dullwitch.
CThe end)
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The WheeIyoman,

From the American Wheelman.
What II the merry maiden goes a-ridlng on the
wheel,
And wears a graceful costume that is short above
Can any one gainsay 1t. that, though changed IN
node of dress,
She's of the gender feminine and not a whit the
less?
And, If she dons the bloomer or the knickerbocker
clothes,
Is not her person just as sweet as any blooming
rose?
What If the college maiden rows a she'll or SOULS
with oars,
Or takes a goal in foot ball field, or bowls upon
the floors,
Is she any less woman IL her skin is very brown
Than when she trailed her skirts in mud and wore
hgh-necked gown?
And If she boxes out her foe fences like 4 man.
Lacks she any fascination, whatcer her scheme or
plan2
So far all experience Of men with women goes,
For every ten Of marriages nine are chuck full Of
woes;
The very latest woman, with her muscle, brains,
pluck,
May bring new joys to welded life and give US
better luck.
or one Thing am certain from The widest range of
view,
Old fashioned types must stand aside and make way
for the
Thank heaven for the change that's come, AID
fascinating fads;
For the merry outdoor girl who emulates the
lads!
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Used to 1t.

From the Chicago Tribune.
A man who was out walking in the SUBJ
III BIS day or two ago came across
chubby, well-fed boy and girl riding in a
wagon pulled by a small-sized but sturdy
goat.
That's pretty strong animal. isn't it?"
he said
yes" replied the little girl, but we
don't mind 1t"
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Perverse.

From the Kansas City Star
do not love you very MUCH
Only your tuneful voice,
Which, in happy moment, takes
The music of my choice.
do not love you, dear at all,
Only your merry ways,
Which linger in my mind. and set
Me dreaming, through the days.
In truth, think it is dislike
You kndle in my heart,
Because you come SO joyously
To steal SO large part.
-DOLLIE RADFORD
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DR.. Grey drew down the bedclothes ard

DIR. Grey drew down the bedclothes ard
felt the patients heart.
Nurse Hudson turned very white.
He is dead" said the doctor, rearrang-
ing the bedclothes.
The visitors keen eye noticed something
lying beside the body. He placed his hand
on the dead mans heart and possessed him
self of the object unobserved by the nurse
The diabolical nature of Huntingdon's
crime flashed upon him. His surmise had
become a certainty
bedford took leave of DR.. Grey hastily.
Five minutes afterwards Detective Trow-
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"How intense are the fires OF loveI" eiacu-
lated the poet. Yes" answered the father
of six manageable daughters; "but they do
take an awful lot O. coal '-Tid-Bits.
From Pack.
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Conditions UnderW hiehC oloradoWil
Not Vote the Republican Ticket
OUqSPOKEN VIEWS OF SENATOR TELLER
He Thinks That Asia Will Mon
opoIize the Worlds Manufactures.
DUE TO A GOLD STANDARD
Copyright, 1895, by George Grantham Bain.)

of Colorado has just
)been east on a bust
ness trip. He went
west before the re-
port Of his candidacy
for the republican
nomination was sug-
gested, and he did
not discuss that mat
ter with any one-at
least for publication.
He was quoted, how
ever, as advocating
the nomination Of
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If TIE CARE OF THE HAIR WE'RE MADE A
part Of lady's education We should not see so
many gray heads, and the use OF Halls Ea:r Re
newer would be unnecessary.