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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-06-06
VIII.

Winter, as a rule, displays few OF his
milder moods on that coast, and I had
dreaded the effect Of the seasons rig
ors upon Lamar, who certainly had had
10 experience of the protracted cold of
the latitude. Luckily, the house on the
knoll had been built to withstand
storms, and saw to it that an abundant
supply Of fuel was laid in, so that, on
the whole, in spite Of its exposed posi-
ton, the dwelling was fairly COM
Portable even in the worst weather. Its
owner made no complaints. He spent
much Of his time in one of the upper
rooms, which he had fitted up as a sort
of laboratory. His interest appeared
to be divided between chemistry and
electricity, though whether his expert
ments in either had any object save his
own amusement never learned. Two
or three cases of books had been shipped
from Trent to my address, but for his
use, and, when he cared to read, a mis-
cellaneous collection of worthless could
be drawn upon. There were a few
Portuguese books and few Spanish, n
good many in Latin, and a. still larger
number in French and in English. Bur-
toms Anatomy, Gicero's Letters, anil
Foltaire's works seemed to be his IA
vorites. say seemed for he never
took the trouble to speak of any Of the
authors he read. :,
He was still as cadaverous as ever,
though his general physical condition
was as good as could be hoped for by,
any man who led so sedentary a life.
December dragged through it's tenn
pestuous length, and January followed
with an even more trying stretch of
gales and extreme cold. These condi-
tions he withstood SO we'll that had
hopes that the winter would pass with.
out illness at the house on the knoll;
but one day early in February I found
him suffering from severe cold and
exhibiting symptoms which were most
unfavorable. It was my first oppor-
tunity to earn the salary of his medical
adviser, and fortune was kind. AL
though he developed good deal Of
fever, and at the worst it was touch
and-go with pneumonia, week saw
him practically out of danger, though
still quite willing to keep to his bed,
and a good deal safer there than he
would have been prowling about the
house. He expressed no opinion Of his
treatment, no thanks to his doctor, no
impotence to be about again. I was
his physician, hired by the year, and SO
long as he was i'll my orders were to be
obeyed unquestioningly; there was
no need of gratitude. either way. It
was all very logical, no doubt, but it in
creased my dislike for him. There
would have been more real satisfaction
in persuading dropping sapling to
keep alive. @.5
After his recovery we slipped back.
into the old routine. He gave orders.
occasionally, and I obeyed them, with
out question and without any great
heed for the reasons for them. In fact,
specializing upon this mans history or
his plans was such profitless business
that, for the time, / gave itup in dis
gust. He was person who was to be
visited daily, who paid literally for the
attention, and who thus enabled me to
pass my many leisure hours in careless,
easy-going comfort, The people met
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marsh to the south of Lamar's house,
toward which the wire extended in
che direction. Where was. the other
end of it? That query could have
hut one answer - Johnson's cottage,
the only habitation in that quarter.
In the course of the next days visit
to Lamar told him of my accidental
discovery.
eft is a trihe, a small continuance
to summon Johnson said he, quietly.
Gle is useful in many ways; he may
be more useful still in others. He is a
stout fellow and brave
''Then you fear-?"
"You have the saying" he answered,
with sbrug of his shoulders: In
time of peace prepare for war;"
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VII.

latest precaution might have served to
excite a suspicion that his mind was
beginning to give way under: the de-
pressing influences of his manner of
existence. Afterward, it is true, sus-
picions of the sort came to me, though
they were never long-lived, but at that
time, while wonder was aroused, the
feeling carried with it no suggestion
that he was not actuated by some suf-
ficient reason for the step he had taken.
So far as I knew, his safety was not
threatened; but I had to confess my
self in ignorance Of the character Of the
peril he dreaded, and to note his ar
rangements, without approaching the
need of them, much as raw recruit
might watch the many and seemingly
excessive precautions of g. veteran in
charge of a magazine.
About fortnight after the adven-
ture in the marsh Lamar surprised me
with an invitation to dine. He said very
little while the meal was in progress,
but when Martha had cleared up the ta-
BILE and shuffied off to her own domain
he began to talk with unwonted free
dom. He asked questions about the
village, concerning which his curiosity
was certainly newborn, and then about
the progress had made in building up
practice.
4, s.Well," said I, rather sheepishly, "it's
slow work. People hcreabouts are
CONSERVATIVE. Most Of them have sur
.ss;ved odd DR.. Banks attentions for a
good many years and they are cautious
about changing. Besides, most Of them
knew me as a youngster, and it takes
time to, live down the fact that Twas q
boy
.sYou maintain the professional air?''',
said he, inquiringly.
Yes, though they give. me little
cause to smell Of drugs. Strange end
powerful odors would impress them,
I suspect; at least some of the older
brethren seem to find such an aroma
worth carrying about with them. &.
You should possess q conyeyance Of
!. your own n s5
$50 far one has been unnecessary. In
case Of need, Mrs. Weston lends me q
horse and buggy"
.s.s That will not suffice. Procure 9
suitable vehicle. ana q horse one off
speed Thee cost shall be mine. "a 4 10
4 e well e answered. 8 s
He rose and bowed in the fashion in
3 which he B terminat ted en- interview.
\ adding, however, before he left the
room s. IS ,rocure: them at nee &
ss unde rstood that n this order he;
had an eye as much to his own benefit
AS rs mine, but II pleased me reTert
less. There was nothine Il the sway ~
fesh the a. hborho
MA y,za
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1ed nv upstairs rs ~; q
i and yesy estpf
ended ii ii
I that my friends could cecnpy
& provided they could, stand plain
and palmer comp z 4 closed hSsa
bargain on the spot. n. 49,
Mrs. Weston met me at her doof, pnsa;
my return late that afternoon rom aS
drive, III the course Of which TIA II
swer to Miss Gray's letter had been ins Fl
trusted to the mail.
You look like new man = sud she; 81
approvingly. "Sakes alive. how ge
tin a new patient does perk you young
doctors up!'' n, 81 3Ts5.: d
''The more the merrier, OF course 4
said I. { s.s. Fl. .,s.s ~
'.You're lucky to get two such special
suffers. You'll. be gcttin' rich, what
with the new one and the old ore over
yonder.' e9 ~ ,tse. ~ ,,.s.s s.,s HE
She pointed to the house on the knoll,
which showed a dark spot among the
lowlands lying aboutit. fresh and green
and bright in the slanting rays4of ~
setting sun, now nearing the crests OF
the hills to the west. q
=. Seems like blot on our landscape,
don't it?" she said, with her eyes still
fixed on the somber mound.
"Yes,". thought I, perhaps in more
ways than one" -. .~.s ,~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-17
TIE MoNEY-MAKING NAN.
Washington Evening Star.

Judge Denny. Of Lexington had a
peculiar experience in Men.fee county,
Ky" SAID q man from the Blue Grass
State 20 81 Star reporter. The Judge is
one Of the most eloquent speakers in
the Republican party. and no one can
make g Stronger tariff argument He
was charging the Democratic admin
istrauon with the financial depression
IN an outdoor meeting near French
burg. Who, he asked, is making any
money? II any one is l would like to
see him.
After the meeting closed a man
came up. and taking the Judge to one
side. said: I'm the man YOU axed for
.n meedn'. Course / couldn't make
no sign in the, crowd, but I'm ready
% do business.
'YCu are what man? asked the
astonished orator.
The man that's maxim The money
out hyar you talked bout
"'Ohr replied the Judge Well,
wha. are you making?
g" Nothin' but half dollars. but l have
a brother In Bell county who makes
dollars. an I reckon l could git yO'
some. 70 hev a pow'tul chance ter
pass en- goin' roun. but never would
a thought 70 spoke II 20 hadn't axed
fer me-
"The rather startled statesmen could
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-17
MARTINS FERRY.

A meeting Of the Independent hose
team and their friends has been calied
for this evening at 1880 O'Clock in Wal
nut Grove.
The question to be considered IS that
CT raising enough money 10 accept the
challenge OF the Butler, Pa, hose team
for a race for 81. 900 a side. Now is the
time for the moneyed friends OF the
team to put n their appearance and
render aid to those IN whom they have
placed so much confidence. The boys
are anxious 10 get back at the would
be sports from Butler who have here
tofOre showed themselves TO be a lot
OF mud-slngersi of the worst type;
therefore a. helping hand should be Civ
en- the boys at the meeting Tonight IN
order that the Butler bulldozers may De
allowed to get the salty dose when
they are longing for.
At Council meeting Saturday night
during the discussion concerning the
Broadway paving trouble, the city So
hcitor openly accused one of the mem
bers of Council Of receiving br-bes ana
being paid for his vote and influence,
WHICH Cdu>cu a 5OOu NSeNA VI w.
and discussion.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rimer and
daughter. Miss Martha. leave this morn
ing for Butler, Pa. after weeks visit
with Mrs. Joseph Erwin and family.
Frank Erwin IS spending a few days
at Pittsburg with relatives.
Mrs. j. w. SchOfeld 5 spending
couple of days at Moundsville with her
husband.
Miss Lille Dean is spending a week
at Coiera.n with friends.
Miss Laura Helling has returned
home from a Several weeks visit at
Darlington.
Joseph Davis, of Scotch Ridge, spent
yesterday with friends at Wellsburg.
There will he three teams from this
place enter the tennis tournament at
-.--'.---'''- August 26th, 9th and
2Sth. The prizes offered are q Spald-
ing tennis racket for the winners of the
singles and SlOcum tennis rackets for
the winners of the doubles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-17
SEEING WAS BELIEVING.
Baltimore Sun.

Mayors Clerk Palmer, who Is young
and modest. had an exceedingly embar-
RAISING moment yesterday morning.
One of his multifarious duties is TO
attend 10 persons who apply at the
Mayors office for permits to secure the
killing Of dogs which have bitten or
annoyed persons passing by or entering
the premises Of their owners.
Yesterday Mr.. Palmer was seated at
his desk when two attractive young
girls entered the room. One of them
told the Mayors clerk that she had
come to have an end put to dog be-
longing to a neighbor. She said the
dog had jumped at her as she was pass
ing by and had bitten her on the right
leg.
Under the Inspirations Of Mr. Pal
mer's questions she gave a graphic mar
rative of the whole scene, how the dog
growled. how he jumped without war
rant or reason, and how his teeth had
planted themselves in her flesh.
Did he really bite you?" asked Mr..
Palmer.
HIS fair visitor was indignant at this
skepNcal remark.
IF you don't believe me-" she said,
"I'll show you the marks Of his teeth"
The young girl drew nearer to Mr.
Palmer, and a confused vision Of black
and white swan before his eyes. Look
at the marks" he heard a voice say
from behind it all, scornful and imper-
Ous. In a moment It was over. Mr.
Palmer had been convinced, and the
permit was made out The young girl
departed with the paper, and the May
or's clerk was left alone to slowly real
ize just what had occurred.
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lust mean enough not to buy me ne"
one if that was stolen"
"And did You scream%
mo. l just stepped into tn niXt
room and got J.m's revolver; tnen l
marched into Toms room, ana before
the burglar knew I was there l had him
covered. Then l ordered him TO throw
up his hands"
Goodness me, did
HE did. He had taken OH his coat
eyldently meaning TO dress IN ION :
clothes and take everything ne could
lay his hands on"
And what did he
He said coolly: My good woman, you
are quite mistaken. l am not DUR
glar; L"
"Fe thought you were the woman who
had come in TO clean. and he would pre-
tend to be a member of the family. I've
often read IT,,
and with that revolver pointed at ms
head I made him march out OF thaC
room down the stairs and out OF the
front door, protesting at every step.
Evidently a hardened professional
he" n,,
Eyes. Then didn't know how many
more there might be in the house. SO
I sat on the bottom step OF the STAIRS
waiting for Tom. He rushed in in ABOUT
half an hour"
"And wasn't he proud OF your
bravery" -
He was not. The fact is that ne
was not burglar, but Fred. limit MIN
SELF I had mistaken the day OF his ar
rival. Tom had left him home 70 resi-
a bit while he went down to the once
and I had driven him, hatless ana coat
less. out of the house at the point ol d
revolver. Chicago Times-Herald'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-17
BRAVERY AT A DISCOUNT.
THIS New Woman's Culture Caused Her
to Mourn.

Look here" said the girl in the crash
suit, Il want to know what is the matter
at your house? hear"
Don't" said the girl in the linen
gown. cit makes me feel sick. I've
given up athletics forever, given my
gymnasium suit to beggar, and now I'm
busy reducing the SIZE of my waist and
learning to scream If anybody says
mouse"
Good gracious, what on earth is the
matter? Are You losing your mind, or
are you engaged to a poet?"
Neither. d5aF. But I've decided that
feminine bravery Is now appreciated in
this world. You know l wrote you that
my brother Tom had asked me to come
to town and keep house for him for a
week?"
Yes; but you didn't tell my why you
had suddenly become such q good sister
that you would leave Delavan just when
it was gayest in order to soothe your
brothers loneliness"
Didn't 1? Well, Tom wrote me that
his friend Fred limit was on his way 70
the Pacific slope. and intended TO stop
over with him for q few days; also that
the house looked like a residence in one
of those buried cities we read Of. tenn
porized until he offered me that lovely
ruby pin of his; then l agrtd to come"
Il should think so, especially as you
have been dying to meet Fred limit ever
since his rich uncle died and"
"M'hm-but Tom didn't know that
Tom writes an awful hand, but made
out that Mr.. limit would arrive on
Thursday, so l came to town on Tuesday
to set the house in order, going straight
out there without stopping at Toms
Office"
"Oh, well. he expected YOU
Il hadn't said when I'd come, but
had latchkey. so it was all right. wish
you could have seen the house; was
worse than | ever dreamed. The wo-
man had not come yet to clean, but
hunted up an old wrapper. ted my hair
in 2 owel and started to get things ready
for her. As passed Toms room tia
door was ajar and I glanced in: There
STOOD man in front Of the bureau. evil
IDENTIFY Just about TO rifle 1t of its con-
tents"
NV goodness. what did"
Il turned cold all over, for I thought
OF the ruby pin, and l knsw Tom vas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-17
TT VAS THE WICKED POLLY"
Patrick Thought 1t Was the Voice OF Ills
Rival and Got Rolled At 1t.

An amusing scene occurred in a quie
nntown street last night. A youns
Irishman who is counting a rosy cheeA
| ed servant in one of the houses IN th'
thoroughfare called about his usual time
in the evening. Just as ne opened ln'
iron gate leading into the basement yar'
he hard a voice say: "Hullo, PAT!
"Hullo. yourself" replied Pat.
"Hullo Pat" said the strange voice
again.
Pat gazed all around him, but coulC
see nobody. and once again ne heard tht
voice, "Hullo Pat"
rs that all you can say, "HullO, Pat?
Where the devil are you, anyhow? an
swered Pat.
pat. you're fool" said the voice.
"Begorra. you're a liar, whoever "
be-" shouted Pat, as he looked blindiy
around for his insulter.
pat, you fool" again uttered the
voice.
I'm no fool, whoever We are called
out Pat, wild with anger, AN II yez VII
show yourself I'll prove it to yez.
Foolish Pat" came the reply ac-
companied by hoarse chuckle.
Pat was furious and thoughts OF his
rival. Mccarthy, Immediately came II
his mind.
Show yerself, Mccarthy, only show
yerself Mccarthy. an I'll punch in tht
face of yez, ! will | Will!' he shouted
as he danced up and down.
pat. you fool! Pat, You fool! no, no
no! ha. har' shouted Pats tormenter.
BY this time Pats coat and waisicoa'
lay on the ground and he had MS sleeves
rolled up 10 his elbows and was tearing
around like a hen on hot grddle
There's no telling what would have hap
pened. as il was nearly the time for the
policeman on the beat 10 pass that way
when the basement door opened and
! Pats sweetheart came out. On seeing
Pat she uttered a little scream and eX-
claimed: Are you crazy, Pat? An
what has come into you the night? Put
your clothes on. man"
You spalpeen, Pat! Foolish Pat; Ho
no, ha. ha! Go home, Pat" said the
mysterious voice out OF the darkness.
do yez hear the blackguard? Oh if
! csn lay me hands on him.! foamed Pat
| as he continued his war dance.
"Ah, you mustn't mind that, Pat" sale
! his sweetheart. You're a donkey, sure
ly, to be minding the talk of that crazy
bird upstairs. Why, it's only one of th'
/ young mems parrots which they brought
home with them from ever the sea. It;
an i'll hammered bird, and do swear
dreadfully. Mistress won't have 1t II
he house, so the boys hang up the cage
on, of the window of their room upstairs
you're a great gswk, Pat. to be mind.
ing the likes OF poor, simple minded
| bird like that"
Pat became slowly appeased and as hC
put on his coat he said: Il don't MIND
what the buird says, Molly, but begor.
i 4, I thought it was that sneak Nc
Carthy hiding furninst Their stoop"-
New York Tribune.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-17
AT MT. LAKE PARK.
Special Correspondence.

MT. LAKE PARK. Nd. August IL.
We. the Jr. o. L. 4. NJ. Band, of Bell
aire. O.. arrived at Mountain Lake Park
Wednesday. August 5. at a. m, and
found the grounds in very fine shape,
except the lake had run out, but II mas
filed up again now.
We give concerts at 1870 p. m. and
$50 p. m. Wednesday evening We
had a reception al Mountain Lake HO-
tel. for WI en- W. played
THURSDAY evening we all, or nearly
ali. went over TO Oakland, three miles
west OF here, TO dance, and We just
took entire charge OF the place and
run The dance as We pleased, and got
home early in the morning.
Friday evening we went serenading
for while then he boys scattered,
the single ones hunted up their girls
and Chat,ed until bed time, while we
married men wen, TO our hotel, the
Chau,auQua. and smoked and sang ev-
eryOne sick, and then went to bed.
Saturday. after the services. we had
some fire works. the band rendered a
few selections and had a general good
time
Sunday We had q rest, which we all
enjoyed. In the evening a few OF US
went over 20 Loeb Lynn. opposite the
Mountain Lake Park. We enjoyed the
walk and change Of scenery, while
again boys went calling on Their girls.
On Monday and Tuesday we had
nothing special. except we serenad-d
the Dennet Hotel Wednesday there
was another reception for which we
had to play. The boys were well treat
Cd and the music highly appreciated.
To-day Thursday, and also Friday
and Saturday. Rev. Dewitt Talmage is
20 be here and lecture. Friday and
Saturday are big excursion days. Sat
urday Will be Oakland day.
We have had with us for nearly
week Two lady viOliniSts, who were
very charming as well as good musi-
clans; and some Of the boys were very
badly sm.tten. especially T. Eugene
Haney and Waiter Lazure. They are
very down hearted fer the viOl,nists
left for their home Chicago to-day.
Frank CCrbet. is tina greatest mash
or" in the band. He has a different
girl every evening and goes to Oakland
quite often.
TANK" stephens Is also quite
sport; he IS amongst the ladies every
evening and takes very We'll; While
Potts, Weyrick, Gibbons and Grafton
are right In it with the girls also.
The Rheinberger quartette came
Tuesday evening and are excellent
singers.
Albert Hertenstein came out Monday
morning. bu, must have left a girl be-
b nd. as he has done nothing but write
letters since he arrived. except being
out one evening with a charming VIC
Ow.
Albert SwiJzer is making love 10 our
water and Heatherington and Wagner
are very busy around two Of the others.
The band boys played a game of ball
with the Mountain Lake club. and We
got an awful drubbing; score q to I;
but We made 10 errors 70 their s, and We
eyened up on that
Prof. Gus. Stephens came in late one
night and fell over a rope stretched
between two OF the beds ON which some
sleigh bells were hung. And it made
an awful noise. and some of the boys
ps,,ed him with pillows for making the
nose. Well, good bye for this time.
Yours, etc, BUG.
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SISTERSVILLE


Special to the Register.
Sistersvu,e. w. W, August 16.-GeO.
Powers. Of the F'irs. National Bank, left
last evening for P-tisburg He viii
visit several places IN Pennsylvania
while en- his vacation.
Cant. b. T. Bowers. Of New Martins
vile. Wvs n the city last evening.
George Durham. assistant cashier OF
the Tyler County Bank. left last even
ing for a ten days outing at Lake
Chautauqua.
y. A. Hardenburg returned last eve
ming from a visit 70 Waverly.
J. a. Kennedy returned home last
evening from q visit 90 Marietta.
Ailv Campbell. opera or for the Noun
+,ir State Css Company at Parkersburg,
sDent sunday here with his mother.
NTiss MYRTLE Calvert returned last eve
mig from Friendly.
Charles CaswelL of ParkersburS,
nassed through the city this morning en-
route 10 Wheeling
MS Ida Monroe. a very pretty young
1od, NJ Proctor. is in the city the guest
of Mss Maud Moore.
G. y. Bailey, OF the OIL Wen supply
Company. spen, Sunday wi,h MS Ia4l''y
az Sa.an.a. 49, g.
Mr. Arthur sutherland. Of the Carter
M Company. spent Sunday in Marietta
with his best girl.
s,i Goldberg. Of Cincinnati, was In
the o,ty yesterday.
~" Mrs F. b. Swetland is confined 10
her room with typhoid fever.
C,eu Nichols Sundayed in Marietta.
= r. Baker. Of the Daily Oh Re
r,,r, snent sunday In Wheeling with
friends. .....s lee. ove,i,e
-. ssionsl visit IN Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-17
CAMPAIGN LITERATURE FREE.

To The Editor of the Register.
Sir:-During the past twenty years I
have accumulated a great deal of mat
ter on subjects being discussed in this
campaign. and my "scrap-bOOks" and
library may be useful 70 those prepar-
ing speeches and newspaper articles
Unable myself 10 take an active part
in the canvass. I viii be most happy
TO furnish others with any pamphlets
or information l have, II they 6es. gnate
the points on which l may he useful to
them.
I call attention to the speech of Hon.
". l.. Terry, n the House, December
p. 1S95:-"4S propositions in favor OF
silver" In the 22d volume, Encyclo-
pedia Britannica, page 81, there is an
article on silver, showing how gold was
appreciated by the characterization Of
silver.
The real Issue was correctly describ-
Cd IN the Register about ten days ago.by
writer VIII said: The election will
decide for ever whether our govern
meut will be controlled by the money
power or by the people"
J. NJ. MASON,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Editors. who are not aiding the mon
ey power. please copy)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-17

Mr.. James Perdue. an old soldier re-
siding at Monroe, Mich, was severely
afflicted with rheumatism, but received
prompt relief from pain by using Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. He says: at
times my back would ache so badly that
I could hardly raise up. If l had not
gotten relief I would not be here TO
write these few lines. Chamberlain's
Pain Balm has done me a great deal Of
good and I feel very thankful for It."
For sale by druggists.