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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

The Virginia farmer who asked New
Jersey postmaster TO secure for him "a
good wife. Il girl or good disposition and
her own" has an eye TO business. but his
confession that ne Is "sober, knd-hcart-
cd and true" queries iin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16


Goods as well as prices are right.
If ever you find them otherwise let
us know.
SILKS.
What's the charm of these hand
some Corded Silks? Don't know.
Neither do the makers Of India
and Japanese elsewhere seem
to know. at least they don't catch it.
The real
Don't crush: nothing seems to change
their beauty and they're full or
beauty All-Silk, 70 inches wide. e9c,
$500 yards shipped us yesterday; no
two pieces alike: sale begins at J.SO
o'clock.
Cohen'S matchlesS Silk Bargains.
The department is full OF them from
the cheapest to The most expensive.
IT'S The NEW IDEA PAPER
PATTERNS THAT WE CALL
YOUR ATTENTION TO. They
are SC each.
The flowers that bloom in the
dollhouse are up in arms against
the Frenchman that produced these.
Can't tell the natural from the
artificial. Special sale Of them on
the main floor.
Rose Sprays. 12l-2c to 3Sc.
Wreaths, Of all kinds of Buds ana
blossoms, for Childrens Hats. lie to
S9c.
500 WHITE BEDQUlLTS at a
bird under value, including Crochet
(heavy ones) at Sc and Marseilles
at SI.98.
An American pottery has gone to
the wall. The stock is scattered
for a song. You may choose.
Extra Thin. White Porcelain Tea Cups
and Saucers. several shapes, makers
cost. Sl.55 dozen; ours, sSc.
Thin White Porcelain Dinner Plates,
makers cost. Sl.2j dozen; ours. tsc.
Breakfast Plates to match maker
cost, 81 dozen; ours. 60c
Large-size White Chambers maker
cost. soc each; ours, 2Sc.
One-Quart MIX Pitchers usually l5c,
for sc.
I.arge-size Water Pitchers. beautifully
shaped. pic each. usually soc.
Decorated Toilet Sets, 10 pieces, makers
Decorated Toilet Sets 10 pieces. makers
cost, 3, for Sl.b5.
100 Carriage Whips will be closed
out CSC your choice. They've been
SOC to ST.
No store in the South ever had s-ch
an exhibit of Baby Carriages as We
have. Prices range from s. to Si6.
Here and there among the Glass.
Hotel Table Goblets at l-2c..
Thin Bohemian Water Goblets, Futh-
avenue shape, s. per dozen value spe-
cial for today 5Sc.
Regular SOC Water Bottles FOR &c
Handled Olive Dishes, best mutation
cut-glass. DC to-day. instead OF 21c
Thin Bohemian Ale Glass e each To-
day: regular price, per Dozen zoe.
A Quincy Removable Patent
Galvanized Accompaniment Re-
frigerator. with porcelain lined water
tank, large enough for a family OF
four, costs Si2. without tank, So.
A liberal size Ice Chest costs
S3.oS. Maybe that accounts for
the crowd.
JOURNEY" stands for the Best
Refrigerator in the world.
Crepe Paper for Lamp
Shades, any color, per
roll TIC.
~OV-Ar m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

vinegar business as a retaliatory measure
against the latter, will no doubt DC sour
ed on"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

The North Carolina minister who made
whisky for living, claiming that ne
was engaged in a spiritual occupauoh'
carried matters little too far.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

If the stories Of the newspapers are
correct I'm stating that 100000 is the in
come Of the eminent athlete and play
actor. James j. Corbett. that distinguish
ed gentleman will have the pleasure Of
paying 1890 to the !ncome-tax collector,
or double the amount that Mr.. Cleve-
land Will pay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

when st becomes known that ex-Queen
Lilioukalani has a weakness for twang-
ing a banjo Dole will not be blamed ior
keeping her confined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

ola Pluvius threw damper on the
Easter bonnet Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

Russell Sage sold his oil too soon. max
ing only 10000 profit What a PITY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

The yeast combine. which has an
nounced its determination OF invading the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

A Ph!ladelph.an named Keller is turn
ing to stone. ~ he retains his present
residence. he will gather no moss, II the
old adage Is true.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

Sanders, who bore the distinction of be-
ing the greatest of fakirs. is dead. 7.
Gait Plat is named for his successor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

Boston Is the latest city TO go to the
dogs. The fanciers Will have great
time in the Hub this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

There seems to have been method in
Perrys madness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

Elizabeth has New Jersey. What
will Delaware?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
A Crowded Store
USUALLY TELLS IT'S Own STJRY
Were we crowded one day or TWO
DAYS in a week the case might Dc
different, but every day fines
mTru NNTTT7nI M0lN
THE COHEN cos

Store thronged. The reason Z
Goods as we'll as prices are right.
If ever you find them otherwise let
us know.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16

vinegar business as a retaliatory measure
against the latter, will no doubt De sour
ed on"
The number OF Killed and wounded on
the American side at Bunker fiill was
g3. but 557 people have been killed ana
wounded in Brooklyn by trolley cars. %
much for the deadly march OF INVENTION
Fashion. i'm a very thin religious mask
peryaded the thoroughfares Of the big
American cities Sunday The "orid
seems to be appropriatins Easter and
Christmas to its own use.
The New York Press suggests that per-
haps that Spanish apology is being
brought over in rowboat. Hardly.
The span.ards can pull the oar better
than that.
The North Carolina minister who made
whisky for living. claiming that ne
was engaged in a spiritual occupation
carried matters little too far.
when 81 becomes known that ex-Queen
Lilioukalani has a weakness for iwang-
ing a banjo, Dole will not be blamed Tor
Keeping her confined.
A Philadelphia named Keller Is turn
ing to stone II he retains his present
residence, he will gather no moss. il the
old adage Is true.
Boston Is the latest city 10 go to the
dogs. The fanciers viii have a great
time in the Hub this week.
Sanders. who bore the distinction of be-
ing the greatest of fakirs. is dead. 7.
Gait Plat is named for his successor.
Russell Sage sold his oil too soon, max
ing only $4,000 profit What a PITY
ola Pluvius threw a damper on the
Easter bonnet Sunday.
There seems to have been method in
Perrys madness.
Elizabeth has New Jersey. What
will Delaware?
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-10-13
CHAPTER II.

Miss Halse had sent out invitations
for a small dance, TO take place ABOUT a
week before Christmas. 1t was to be-
gin early. as most of the few guests in
yited had TO come from distance, and
there was considerable excitement at
the Manor.
On the morning of the day fixed, Mar
rim after breakfast, informed his guests
that they would have to do without
him.
q am sorry to say have received a
letter this morning which necessitates
nv going to town. cannot possibly
get back tonight, as my appointment
is for nine o'clock this evening. L
must go up by the three o'clock train
this afternoon -.
"Bnsiness. Martin! What business"'
asked his sister, evidently much an
noyed.
INV dear Edith. don't look so seri-
ous The dance will do very we'll with
ont me. Perhaps you will come with
me to the station, Wilmer, and drive
the trap backi
Get us put the dance off" suggested
Miss Armitage.
impossible" said Miss Halse.
put it offEnonsense." said Martin.
az never was dancing man."
Until that evening Miss Carson had
certainly not understood the depths Of
her feelings for Roger Wilmer. She
knew that she had begun to think a
good deal about him, that he had i'm
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-10-13

rayless in the saffron western sky, and
my wrists were roasted with the blaz
ing heat. It seemed it would never set.
Once l turned my body so far that I
gazed over the cool, green forest that
spread below the bluffs, and faneied l
heard the murmur of waters that 1
could not see but knew coursed from
under the rim When | turned back
to look at my companion captive,
found that he had grown weary Of the
useless struggle and had coiled himself
up amid soma slack folds Of his thong.
gazed toward the San Francisco range
and saw the dark clouds rising beyond.
spread over the snowclad peaks. Then
came the sound of wind hurrying rain
clouds over the foot hills where the
storm soon broke. Then rain yelled
all the valley and my heart took hope.
| wondered if the rain would reach the
rim l had not long to wait before
the big drops, falling one by one,
splashed about me in the dust Then
a food came down and l swallowed
water as the drops fell in my mouth.
Soon the water was flowing in a sheet
beneath me, and turning on my face
drank from puddles, filling my mouth
with grit and mud. My cords were
somewhat loosened by the rain and no
longer cut my wrists. When the rain
ceased my eXecutioner, the snake,
seemed also revived, and renewed his
struggles for liberty.
Il turned my head again and looked
over the cool rim toward the Matzat-
Eats on the Verde. where my comrades
about now were lettering on the stoop
of the barricks, waiting for the roll call
at retreat. The sun was sinking into
the dust haze, and | expected never
again to see il set. The night fell and
I slumbered, but awakened to feel a
light hand on my shoulder, hand that
offered me food. See-cho-mah was
bending over me. She had followed
and found me on the bluff Then she
removed the. cords and bound up my
swollen wrists. In the morning l ask
ed her to go with me into my post, but
she refused, saying:
'' 'TOgOa, the rattlesnake, spared you
because I love you. The rain god is
appeased. But the medicine man is
right, YOU are a devil, and if yielded
to my love it will curse my tribe. re-
turn TO my people,
Il never again saw See-cho-mah or
her tribe"
AS the packer finished this story he
held forth his wrists still defaced with
scars broad as ringbone on a ruined
coronet. His tale provoked no doubt
ing comment, for it was told way out
on the Yuma trail, under the bright de-
sert stars, to men who had all seen
very strange things happen.-Phila-
delphia Times.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-10-13
CHAPTER LII.

The women stood pale and still.
There was something weird in this
madman's manner Of breaking the news
of a disaster, especially as no further
information could be got out Of him.
"Who is dead?" asked the first gen.
tleman who had volunteered to go in
search of Roger Wilmer.
Come and see. Where is the
Squirrel"
Boys looked around the hall and
rapidly scanned the face Of everyone
present.
In London" said Edith Halse.
Come, my man, tell us who is dead
at the mill" said the gentleman again.
"One without a name, a fool, your
honor, like me. Come, and I'll show
you"
Not many minutes elapsed before all
the gentlemen staying at Ashton
Manor were following Boys up the road
toward the marsh. 1t was bitterly cold
the roads as hard as iron, and the
hedges we're white with frost. A keen
wind was stirring. and as soon as the
marsh was reached the moaning from
the sails of the mill could be heard dis
tinctly. The night was clear and star
light, and bright points were reflected
from the stagnant water.
What a CHASTITY sound the wind
makesr' said one man. 1T makes COM
pany agreeable"
1T does" returned another 81 do
not wonder that folks about here be-
lieve In a marsh ghostw
Bows overheard the remark and turn
ed to the speaker.
"Ayel l knew something was wrong
when l heard the ghost out; there's al
ways death when they sing. Follow
me close, I know the way"
The men followed him in single file.
It is necessary to know the path to
cross the marsh from the road to the
mill. A stranger could hardly reach
it-might. indeed, lose his life, for the
Dogs are many and treacherous. Boys
knew every inch of the way. He stoop
ed at intervals to speak a word of warn
ing TO those behind him, and hardly
another word was spoken; the men
were too excited to talk.
Presently the mill stood up like
huge phantom just before them. The
moaning of the wind was very loud,
and the dilapidated sails creaked.
Surely there is light there" said
one pointing to little window on a
level with the gallery.
"Would you leave us in the dark,
them" asked Boys, sharply. THE
light scares the ghosts. left it there"
To climb the rickety ladder on to the
gallery was no easy matter.
wait here" said Boys; I'll fetch
the lantern. The woodwork's given
way in places, and you don't know it
as I do"
He disappeared round the side of the
mill. and the men stood together look
ing across the marsh.
Boys returned, carrying a horn Ian
tern.
Mind how you come" said he, "and
don't keep all together"
He held the lantern low so that they
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-10-13
CHAPTER ".

It was private view day at the acad-
envy. A year had brought its changes
and chances to the persons in this little
history. Martin Halse had gone abroad,
and Ashton Manor was in the market.
Two girls stood before a picture on
the line. 1t was marked No. SOB In the
catalogue and called "The Mill Of Evil
Omen" A wonderful picture it was,
weird, melancholy, powerful. A wide
expanse of marsh, red and black in the
sunset. and against the red sky stood
the mill, broken, dilapidated, uncanny
with its great silent sails Outstretched
II was signed Roger Wilmer, and was
the picture of the year.
1T is wonderful" said one of the
girls.
Eyes, indeed" returned the other
with little sigh. May, that picture
was painted from the mans very soul.
Think Of what it must have meant to
him after all that happened"
you like II, Miss Carson? said
voice behind her.
"Mr Wilmer
81 half hoped to see you here" lie
said. Things have changed with me
since we last met"
you certainly limp less" said May
Armitage.
ooh. | have forgotten all about the
limp: have got so used to it.
"Has the sunshine come, them" ask
ed Maud.
"Ahi you remember what | SAID. Inc
sunshine-well, that | am not certain
of yet; but the shadow has gone. 10
you understand me?'
you mean that you have solved the
mystery"
II have"
"Will you tell me?"
Eyes, but not here. May call upon
you?"
That evening Roger Wilmer told her.
"Martin Halse killed Nellie Gaylord.
When I saw him off by train he only
went as far as the next station, ana Tq-
turned to meet Miss Gaylord at tns
mill. He has written to me ana tol9
me all. She was his wife. - nau
married her secretly come years DeloIe'
had found out, too late, what mlstahs
he had made. and they parted. ohe'
hearing that he was going TO marry
came down 10 make him buy her ST.
Ience dearly. You were supposed 10 %
tho future wife. What his exact lh1en,
tion was when he met this woman !
cannot say, but they quarrelled, ana ms 9e
struck her-as it proved, tataily. Iie
heard me groan, and saw me lylnB III
that hole: and without waiting elIneI
n helm me or look after the woman , ne
had struck. he rushed from the n ~
and il was only when he receiver ene
telegram that he knew she was geau i,
His we're the eyes which looAeu uo""
And you knew it, Roger" 49,,
eyes. must have recovered! COM COM
sc,orsnees for a moment. ! felt cer'
toin that he was the guilty man When
left Ashton Manor year ago. poy
suspected it. too, because ne knS" u
the relationship between tne u'''u
man and Martin Halse. A., .hod-
Il am glad, very glad, that tne Sn laSd
ow has been lifted from you Said
Maud -. ..,,od Wilmer.
"gas II Gomez" said Maud.
"Has it?" - bic hands N
ber hut she did not take tH iltoos 3no
inst crept into his arms lns'eau
Household Words.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-10-13
n. A0QJ. SENTENCE.
r cLOUGH OVERTON.

III CLOUGH OVERTON.
Dry was told down Yuma way
overland from Tucson, after
.-ug pipes. where the trains
for Che uiglc while the
cruuching gramma hay
circle formed % hold stock
l0IolCs.
.s no wind, but the camp
inst .he same and spat and
i.was buil OF greese wood !
r sh3doWs lurCn along the
glGng wagons like sill
when -hey slip of their
-r pulled into camp after
were isl.5d and was now
DIo eclon OF our circle for
was owned by Cavalry
IS @ condemned government
ned Mi7s0ri mules and
r.-eos which vas packing
us loalc.ng on the rigging,
Sparks float upward from
-relse- wood and the
.rral on snakes. Snakes
subject in q land where o |
r- either apparent or
his own ana where your
r.- evident is bes- kept
There are not many sub
l.lt reach YOU, and pol
crest. because YOU don't
ID ..r.
ari1 DON'T affect you be-
.vc -0 make everything for
transportation is enOr-
are not discussed, be-
none and the ones YOU
lave 0,her been forgotten
1Wl to- the men you meet
not in evidence, because
E churches. and You have
ID practice il. The weather
ussed; it is too permanent
differences Of opinion. Even
Affords no topic, for tt is TOO
and is sure 10 be like the
-1e past there has been plenty
Includes both Indians and
SD obey are safe subjects and
mon from growing bigcted, hear
ISIS of things '~ adventures ut
unlike your own. I'm this mOn0,on-
ll OF permanent turquoise skies
t1ree,a0ie landscape. which have
ed costly with Ike and 50 versatile
incident.
Several men Who had told snake
sas now turned to- Pee" Pete was
- forward with his anecdotes. but
you could dig out one OF his chroni-
&c was generally worth ,he dig
g. lie was bufte,ed badly, for he
Is an educated man, cursed with
ne of adventure.
"Give us q go1d one. Pete asked the
amp in chorus.
Pee shifted his position against tle
* r.ggiug and began So
Probably I have had one original
l.ar.e1ce. for ] allow I am the only
nam living that was ever sen
lr jury to die at the hands Of
scr' echoed the camp.
t.- there warent I'D judge, and
amp had run shy on ropes. Oh
t.1ms-er with O twinkle.
was no judge. and there were
mi. ,.1es: it was jury-not as
..r my peers-but their sen
.y. .uteI. at least so far as
qble To- do his duty" re-
.. .. .- low correction of face
...--.-+-,rs and rben con-
LID ,fr,- beaD among the g1c1uis
t likely Won know much about
WAYS. which are peculiar. They
.-. -ul @ Pueblo Indian just as they
ao when Coronado found them over
hundred years ago. But there
must bc higher now. for they
.. O. queer custom of continuing
ms from generation 20 generation,
.g story TO- story. for they always
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-10-13

to the county lunatic asylum. and died
there not long after his admittance.
The murder remained a mystery. It
was generally supposed that Boys had
done it, that he was not such HARM
less imbicile as people had imagined,
and this idea was strengthened by Mrs.
Boys statement that years ago her son
had professed great admiration for
Nellie Garford, and that he had been
her willing slave while she was stay
ing at the cottage. On the other hand,
Boys had been in the cottage when
George and the gardner went to inquire
about Mr.. Wilmer that night. so there
was considerable doubt about the sub
ject.
A few were inclined to suspect Roger
Wilmer-and Roger Wilmer knew it.
The question he had meant to ask
Maud Carson remained unasked; and
as soon as he was able he left Ashton
Manor.
Thank you for your Kindness" he
said to Maud, who had stayed on to
help nurse him. you have saved a
poor fellows life. 1t will be q life with
a sad limp in it for the future" he went
on, surveying his leg, "and with a
shadow in it, too. We shall, perhaps.
not meet again. | pray your life may
be spent in the sunshine"
Maud pressed the hand he gave her.
She understood.
"Goodby, Martin" he said. turning to
his host. THANK you"
The two looked at one another for a
moment straight in the eyes, and knew
that they were rivals. They both I'M
derstood.
Two days afterward, before Maud
left Ashton Manor, Martin Halse asked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-29
CONCORD OPPOSES THE LEASE.

Concord ~ IL. June 2s.-A public meeting Of we
citizens OF Concord was held last night To discuss
tho proposel lease OF the Concord ana Mohifl
Railroad 70 the Boston and Maine. with reierenc"
10 its probable effect upon business In the cay anu
state There was a large attendanc". y" one
chanpioned the leasing Of the Concord roAl ils"oP
William w Niles of the Episcopal b.cr'se oi NV
Uampshire made an earnest speech against 'h'
lease He said he did not believe that II WIS '"'
the hes, interest OF the State 10 nav" a Ioi''S'
corporation with sl00coDo~ capital coniioi a.. tne
railroads Of the Commonwealth. II" was OF w,
opinion that the stockholders Should %" WEI! en1ns"
alone Resolutions were adopted opposing thr ''--
Ing of the Concord and Montreal to IN" h's'"''
and Maine. ,,.,..-... .,l I 81,
renee Railroad against the Concord ana montreal
Railroad has been settled. In the -tttl'ih,h' Wv
Interest in the Kcenc and Acton railroads ~
eliminated and the Concord and Montreal pal o we
Manchester and Lawrence \ lump Huin oi s", 49,
in cash for all Claims arising out 81 Inc ch-" n
settlement OF this case was hurriei IN we" oi ~. ~
uronositon Of tn. Boston and Maine 10 tease ",
Concord and Montreal upon when lu"s'Ioh ~"
stockholders OF the latter VIII vote N '"s c'' W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-29
SIZED BY ADAMS EXPRESS.
A PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK ACCUSED "F
UNDERWRITING PACKAGES-TliE
CASHIERS STATEMENT.


philadelphia. June 2s--The Adams Express Com
many to-day brought suit In the United states 'Ir-
cn, cour, acainst the Fourth National Bank o.
Philadelphia 10 recover additional compensation on
sh,nments II money The Plaintiffs allege that the
contents Of packages OF money transported by III"
express company for the bank have been under
valued 10 the extent OF many hundreds o' ihou-
sands OF dollars and that the amount or UNIFORM
and customary and reasonable charges, OF which
the Adams Express Company has been deprived ana
defrauded. with intent thereon, VIII. upon account
ing be largely IN excess OF 5000" The Fourth Ma
tlonal Bank is one OF the most prominent financial
institutions In this city. Cashier Rushton said to-
day in relation to the suit:
II the Adams Express Company Is going 10
make all banks reveal the exact amount Of money
and coliaterals contained in packages we Will, OF
course comply with the demand. AS the matter
stands now | do not anything In their printed
receipt and contract that compels me to place any
exact valuation package, or anything That
could lay open TO an accusation to defraud
for not so doing Take this case. for instance;
ued at 800 CO. The rate that would be $6,. The
customer IN wiling TO take the risk and instructs
me to value the package at 1900 for which amount
ne has only TO pay % cents; 40 eco s sdn ,o
on the package. and a customers instructions are
what ! have TO go by. that IL the way such
the express company can compute what amount
OF commissions II may have lost. Even III II does
bring forward any sum. II can never win SUIT We
have violated no contract or law, and honestly &c
not see how an unparalleled jury could possibl,
find a verdict against us. When heard that thu
company was goinz to enter proceedings agains
would cease all further shipments of none,
through lis lines.