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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-11-21


encouragement. As nearly as can re-
member. these were his words: Right
or wrong, Mrs. Carleton. am going to
tell you that l love you. do not know
what relation you bear toward your hus-
band. You have told me enough to
assure me that you are living under the
same roof, although l have gathered
from certain things that you are not
devoted to each other. II you contem-
plate divorce-pardon my rudeness,
but that il the rumor here; I've heard
it from several sourees-I wish to know.
mean no insult. nor do wish to pre-.
sumo in the slightest upon your kind
ness to me. but if you are to be free /
ask you in mercy to tell me- He was
holding himself back 80 tremendously,
Jim, that 1 could see anger on my part
would be mistake"
Jim looked as il he were holding him.
self back as he said. "This is a some
what difficult recital for husband to
hear from his wife's lips, Marcia. How.
ever. will you tell me what you repliedi"
She hesitated. and then said in low
tone: MY mind went back to the night
last spring. when we talked over our
future and the advisability OF a separa-
ton, and your words to mo then-'Make
q long summer Of il, Marcia, and ! will
not see you or write to you during tina
time, and in the fall We will decide tie
rest I"
She rose and began to walk up and
down, but stopped before him as she
said: Il told him that 1 was sorry peo-
pie had been busy with my aGsirs, but
that ! was glad to be able to tell him
the reports were untrue. / asked him
not to inform me of them again. felt
that had not quite the right to dismiss
him at once. or be very angry with him.
a. l was conscious OF the fact that
had encouraged him 20 a certain extent,
and was. therefore. responsible for what
l had brought on myself. You are per-
fectly aware that / have had affairs
before this, but none which in the least
affected me. l have accepted the men
and their Notwithstanding we'll what
was meant by them-at their true
worth. But this man was the first 1
have ever cared in the least for. So
Jim. tried tb imagine myself FREQ
woman again. and how. under those
circumstances. should regard him.
was % silent that he turned to me and
said: Mrs. Carleton. are you hopelessIy
offended. or may interpret your silence
in another way?' And oh, Jim, for a
moment l was tempted; / turned to him
and held out my hand"
Jim drew q sharp breath and rose to
hie feet. There are limits, Marcia, to
my endurance. There may be a time
when shall require every detail, but
until then l think I have heard suffi-
Gent"
A glad light came into her eyes, and
she went up to him and took his hand.
Let me finish, Jim. now. As I sat there
it suddenly came over me what it would
mean to lose you entirely out of my life;
to live in the same country. the same
town. perhaps, as yourself. and yet be
less than nothing to you; so 1 forgot all
the disagreeable things that have hap
pened between us, and remembered
only the time when you cared for me;
% said to him. Il realize, on account Of
my being here without my husband, or
any one. that may have given rise to
this gossip in regard to my private af.
fairs. l also realize that I have not
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-11-21

giving him slight push you will b
late" =
He hesitatsd. looked at her. bit his
lip and went out.
MARCIA went back To her beloved harp
and began to sing otis weird melody
the song Of Chaminade's:
Now bear away my folly-as wills the wind,
Thou flower culled % gayly, with heavy heart
resigned,
Now bear away my folly-ss wills the wind.
Al fades broken blossom, so love doth die.
The hand that sought thy bosom-in my hand
ne'er may lie.
Az fades broken blossom. Do love doth die.
Jim had stopped outside in the hall to
listen, and now went slowly back into
, the room to find her leaning her head
on the harp.
q, "Marcis," he said, in low voice. going
up to her.
She started and looked up with q
careless smile, 60 well done that he
would not have thought anything un-
usual had he not seen tears in her eyes.
rs there anything that troubles you.
my dearr" he said. gently. Can ! serve
you in any way?"
mo, indeed, Jim. thank you. Why
should you think %? Because ! sang
that wretchsdly mswkish songs"
ut is not that" he said. Struggling
his shoulders. "Well. then. good night
again, my dear girl. l fancy you are
tired" He went straight toward the
door.
"Jimr'
"Yes?"
"I-er-have something want to say
to you, but how best to do ii don't
know. Spare me few moments more. I"
He came back and seated himself.
will you promise to hear me to the
very end!"
Il will not rave. il you mean that.
Marcia, but I shall not promise not to
be displeased.' he said. growing pale
and stern, while in his heart he feared
what she might have to tell him.
IL had hoped to have the whole even-
ing to lead up to this, but stree You are
% determined to leave me I must
plunge into the midst OF things.
perhaps you had better not attempt
Il tonight il you are tired. unless it 10
something imperative" he said, trying
to keep his face - exprsssionless -
possible.
~Well, then"-she drew long brsrth
-.when we parted in this room as We
did when I went away. I felt rather
bitterly toward you, Jim. thought you
might at least have wished me q com.
Portable journey or said some pleasant
thing. Perhaps the thought. consider
ing how seriously annoyed you were
With me at that time. was unjusti6able."
She looked at him. smiling.
Annoyed" he said. lis rather deli
cate word for the state Of mind that was
mine ut that time. 1 have conquered
my annoyance. as you may have seen,
and have met you on your return with
pleasure, and consider these friendly
relations the more desirable, % long -
it b possible"
you make it very difficult for me.
jim" she said. turning her eyes away
from him. ITO come. however. directly
to what have to say. I suppose being
from Chicago without my husband, and
With no disconcerting children about
me. was pretty desirable this summer.
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iooe enan Hoauins W you, 50 L forgot all
the disagreeable things that have hap
pened between us. and remembered
only the time when you cared for me:
% said to him, Il realize, on account Of
my being here without my husband, or
any one. that 1 may have given rise to
this gossip in regard to my private af.
fairs. I also realize that have not
been fair to you'-and / hadn't, JIM
but love my husband in spite Of evil
report and JIM" she said, throwing
her arms around his neck, I'm slck of
it all. I've had my fling. I've had nv
liberty. and I've given you yours. Are
you satisfied now? Are you willing to
begin again.
He held her away from him, and said
gravely: TO say that this lie a surprise
to me is not expressing it. lam trans.
fixed. for l thought you had rul through
what little sentiment you felt for me
long ago. But" he said. smiling, Il am
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
OBITUARY.
ADMIRAL SIR ALEXANDER MILNE
London. Dec. 29.--The death is announced TO-
law Of Admiral Of the Fleet Sir Alexander Milne.
Bart X. c. Il. tCiviD, +. X. S. f.

lie was born In 1906 and first entered the naval
service In 1917 active.y employed as lieutenant
commander and captain on the Brazil. Home ana
North American and West Indian stations; promoted
commander 1880. and captain 1883: was nag cap
tain to his father at Devonport, 1928. where he
commanded the Caledonia and was employed at Tan
g.er the coast OF Portugal, and as flag captain TO
Admiral Bowes in Ireland: also flag captain TO
Sir Charles Ogle at Portsmouth, and 10 Sir Cnaries
Napier in the Channel Squadron. IL lSi' he was ap-
pointed a Junior Lord of the Admiralty. and served
with successive Governments until 1853 during which
period he was experimenting lord Of the Great Store
Vctual.ng and Transport Departments. and pSS'
after the CrimeAn War was created n e. B tCiV.D'
and was instrumental IN introducing many important
measures FOR the benefit of the service.
Sir Alexander again appointed TO the Ad-
miral;y the Senior Naval Lord in 1s66-GS and at
subsequent period in ls2';s when he retired hay
ing served with nine First Lords OF ,sG tne IA Ad,ra4 n.y.
pointed 10 the North American and West Indian com;
% eeaeS Sh f. 'Re r. IT, Ss Fnce of at Haax
Before the termination Of his command ne received
miraity and his command was extended for, period
OF ore year Sir Alexander was the only auInlral on
OF the United States since the War Of 1872. He ar
rived NewYork In October 1863 at the time OF the
f T Var nsl s vi at TO oy the
Office appeared TO have proved satisfactory On ms
to England he received the commentators or
In 1869 Sir Alexander was appointed Commander-in
Chief the Mediterranean station, with MS nag III
the Lord Warden. He was presen! at the opening OF
the Suez Canal by the Empress Eugeoie in Novem-
ber He visited various ports Of the station and IN
August 1870 assumed the command of the combined
Mediterranean and Channe, Squadrons at Gibraltar
for exercise on the OF Portugal In September
he England and struck his flag. receiving
the approval of the Lords Commissioners of the Ad-
miralty for the able manner In which ne had per-
formed his duties in the Mediterranean he was
elected Elder Brother of the Trinity House IN
1870 had been chairman of various professional com
mttees and president Of a committee for the defence
of the colonies and coaling stations In lsN as
chairman of the Committee of the Jubilee CnerinG
made by the navy and marines TO the Queen he pre-
sented Her Majesty with silver models OF men-o,-
war Sir Alexander a magistrate for Berwick
shire lie married in 1850 Euphema, daughter of the
10 Archbaid Cochran q Ashkrk
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
OBITUARY NOTES.

New-Orleans, Dec 29.-Captan Thomas Pickles.
one OF the best-known and most enterrrising citi-
zens Of New-Oreans. died to-day Of heart failure.
He WAS born in Halifax. Yorkshire. England. In
1929 but had been resident OF New-Orleans since
he was eight cen years Of age. lie was sole pro.
nretor of the ferries between New-Orleans and
the right bank Of the river ten vessels In all and
was Identified with numerous public enterprises.
Philadelphia Dec 29-Iansng W. Bancker. who
was the oldest living circus clown. with the excep-
tion of Dan Rice died last night at the Philadelphia
Almshouse where he had been an inmate for two
months. He was seventy-hve years OF age.
Rockport n. Y. Dec. 2s.-Wiliam Bradford. a
prominent citizen Of this village. died this morning
aged seventy-n He the inventor Of bean
planter, bean thresher and potato digger
Montreal Dec 29.-Altxander Y. Gilmour. OF the
firm Of j. Y. Gimour Co. steamship agents died
suddenly this morning.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
CLOSING pRIcES siv FRANCISCO STOCKS
san Francisco December 20 1855
Nee'eriav day =. 4..
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Dec - -wh"a, to-day advanced g Tor May
and held all IN inctent the unusual strength,
Of july II advancing &c. thereby gaining l. on MAJ,
Furthermore. December was relatively strong closing
only as under MAY against 4 discount Monday night
variety Of things contributed he strength IN. cables
weather and very large clearanc.s among the number
Liverpool after four days incrrrsson wa. up equal 10
over lc busheI This was better the advance on
was sim inclined to lead c,aancc. FOR the day
were 10000 bush. enough to H. a bu factor Of them
selves The weather unreasonable everywhere Wes,
with spring like temperatures with Snow anywhere.
and with jus, the Conditions suggrsnr active insect NE
next They revived crop dafag. fsar, II not
complaints and had much to do with the exceptional July
and Sc and elos az SIC .es The marx, wen.
csll figure by noon and eo'ed ie oy.r Nohwes,ern
io last year The decrease IN the worlds visible. 2j55
was only 100 bush The ofncaI Russian crop reuor,
made the winter wheat yield for is98
growing winter wheat area There was some cash bus-
ness done here $500 bush Liverpool the pfice
tered '5vo bush There was not much to say Of the pit
largely ocs ana 1 Almost eny " pas
% wno naa May e'uEn. and Juy soi wle particularly &C
board dd not appear To ie taking much hand St. Louis
corn nrm helped good deal by The wheat strength
May s,d from 25sc 10 2j7sc. and closed AT 2;c. Tho
Inspection WIS $50 onrs with 2io estimated fof weincs
clearances were large. 5000 bush 'Bai-treets re
weather fI Western rsovemcn are keru,ng cash hsndIrs
bulsh The fp.culson however Is too small 20 permit
Of much bull
Oats nrm helped. corn by the wheat. May
sold from 1850 2Osc and closed the top. The
lures were little higher in spite Of weak sample
ke carlos being IN nc lower. The inspection S,
cars. with 2O estimated FOR Wednesday There were
large clearsnces from the seaboard 2s3Op0 bush The
pit market small the only incident being the moderate
covering by Mmine Bodman. about 10000 bush. Brad
street reported Of the Rockies for tho
week 4 I.O6g.CD bush.
Provisions weak pork losing 7ic lard and ribs Sc
There liberal selling OF ribs by cudahys and
heavy selling Of pork by Baldwin Farnum. Outsiders
liquidating January in small way Packers az
changing Prices al the yard "a lUc lower.
with $4,000 received and 35 o0 estimated Tor 10 morrow
Exports keep disAppoinngy small 40 DO shipments from
this point.
on the curb puts May wheat closed At s3i.ds3%c.
calls al s5Ac: puts on May corn at 25ta25Bc. calls at
gJ1<d26c
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
ALLEGED PLAN TO DEFRAJD THE CITY,
A FOREMAN OF THE STREET CLEANING DEPART
MENr CHARGED WITH SELLING
SNOW TICKETS.

The police OF the Charles-st station believe that
they have disclosed scheme by which the city IL
being defraudcd by employees of the Street Clean
Ing Department. In the arrest of Allen {. Craig,
foreman OF the Department, who was locked up
last night on the complaint of District Superin-
tendent Fox. According 10 the latters story Craig
approached Joseph l.. Kellar, another foreman in
tile Department. and asked him TO sell him some
snow tickets. and suggested that they together
could work scheme which would be proftab BILE
70 both.
These tickets are furnished TO foremen, who give
them to drivers of carts when they fill their loads.
When the driver reaches the dump with his load of
snow. he hands his ticket to foreman there. who
takes II and hands 1t to a representative of the
contractor who gives him in return brass check.
THESE brass checks are worth 37ie cents each on
presentation at the paymasters once OF the con-
Tractor. The contractors are paid by the city so
much for each check.
Kellar reported Craig's proposition to Superin.
tcndent Fox. who advised the former to 60 ahead
and deal with Craig. Kelar sold Craig 100 tickets
for sn which were worth S7 o. and Immediately
afterward the Superintendent had Craig locked up
by Detective Geheriy. OF the Charles-st station.
Craig refused to say anything. He is twenty-seven
years old and lives at No 1862 West One hundred
and teenth-st. Kellar Is twenynne years old.
and lives at No. "A Morton-st.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
rORONTO HAMILTON AND BUFFALO,

MI. ,rororto Hamilton and Buffalo Railway
,t,h ,o,, furnishes the Vanderbilt system OF ran.
,yoys with access 10 Hamilton. Toronto anu an
noin,s in Canada and the Canadian Pacific tSa,i
way will connect with the Vandero't system q"
suspension Bridge and Buffalo under 'he 'e'l's
of a contract made some time ago Inc new ,o"N
&c controlled by the New-York Central ana Huoson
p,v.r Raurosd Michigan Central. Canada Sou'h-
ern and Canadian Pacific Railway. and Is te'hi
nal lire afrording through connection 10 me com
panies named between Toronto ana SUSPENSION
Bridge and Buffalo. Yesterday, at Mr.. Depew
Office In the Grand Central Depot the boaru Ha "a
ractors was reorganiZed the following DelIlS erected
directors: W X Vanderbilt: Chauncey NJ Depe% w
rs,rosentinp the Ncw-Tork Central; H. o. Leu! a. u
nrosident az the Michigan Central; {. r. Cox wee
president OF the Canada southern Rawaydi ano pa a.
" cisc" % I Y Becklcy OF Rochester and r. +; Fea-
body Of Boston The BSars Slge,ed ee
p {; Shaughnessy and secretary ana treasurer
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
JOSE III w. Won WAsIELEWSKI
London. Dec 29-The death Is announced OF Jc
seph W. Won Wasielewski the violnist and hi,
toran.


seph w Won Waselewski the violinist and his
torian
Joseph w. Waselewsk born June L.
ls2e at Gross Lessen near Dan;zic. Germany. His
parents were both musicians and he began TO
learn the violin at an early age, although not des-
tined at first for professional musicians caree
When he was twcnty-one years old. however. he
allowed to enter the Leipsc Conservatory
with this end in view He studied composition
under Mendelssohn and Haupimann and the violin
under David. Having been graduated in 1875 he
played in various Leipsc orchestras. including the
Gewandhaus until 1850. when he Joined Schu-
manns orchestra at Dusseldorf. He has since
been conductor in Bonn and Dres len. Herr
Wasieewski known principally by his literary
works the chief of which is his biography Of Rob
ert Schumann. published in 1888. which has gone
through several editions. He was personal friend
of Schumann and his family and his fe Of him
contains many things draYn from his personal rec
objections ard observation. While II s not the
final and defntive word about Schumann's career
as man and musician. II Is n valuable contribution
to the subject. Won Waslelewski also wrote an
excellent treatise THE Violin and Its Masters
OS69. "rhe Violin in the Seventeenth Century"
$50. and a History Of Instrumental Music in tho
Sixteenth Century,
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
EUROPEAN PRODUCE MARKETS

Liverpool Dec 90 345 p. m.-Beef-Extra India msss
firm a 6os prime mess arm at 5os. Pork-Prime mess
Western nne steady 4ss I'D 40 medium steady Ais
"a Hams-Short cut. about IA to l1 H. dull at 3vs
BaconCumberland cut. about y 20 30 NJ tui at 2's Ga
short rib ~ No. dull at 11s u. long clear
mddes light about IS TO s N dull at 27s "a long clear
midales heavy ~ to 43 NJ du. 2Gs I'd. short
clear middles heavy. about - TO 30 NJ steady Al 2is
clear bellies about IL ~ n. dull AT 2ss shoulders
about 70 TO II b easy 23s. LardPrime Western spot
dull at 2ls Cheese-American finest white and colored
steady ut sis Tslow-Prime city firm at ss Sd. Cot
tonseed overpoo refined steady ~ los I'd Spirits OF
turpentlne firm 2os 81. n-common steady al -
I'D Wheat-So l Northern spring nrm AT Gs lliSd
ccrnMxed Western spot old steady at Is 8%d: Decen-
Der steady at gad January steady at 2s Di.d. Feb
ruary steady al 9i.d Four-St. Louis fancy winter
steady AZ I'd Hops at London-Pacinc coast dull a,
eO410s.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
DAMAGE BY FIRE AND WATER.
THE FLOOR OF THE CONSOLIDATED STOCK AND
PETROLEUM EXCHANGE FLOODED
4 EIREMEN INJURED.

PETROLEUM EXCHANGE FLOODED
- FIREMEN INJURED
Policeman c. T.. Reppar. who his post
Wall-st. at $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning.
flames issuing from the third story OF the
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
building. a; Broadway and Exchange Place lie
turned In an alarm and the engines were soon on
the scene. At the time the janitor. F.. T.
Brady. who lives with his wife and children in a
little house the roof OF the building. smelled
smoke. and found the flames issuing from room
used for storing old paper. He hurried to his
house on the roof. and. arousing his family. told
them to dress. Brady then descended TO the ex-
change floor and. finding the fremen on the scene.
returned to the top floor in the elevator TO bring
reached the third floor the flames were burning
the Woodwork around the door, and Brady, with ,d
The 1n oJr c the
mSn fe% %inuses @ put the are out The damase BY re
and nooded a the noor of the Exchange the depth
Of foot Ths y IRE neMs na TafF OF e eay
morning ire brought many OF the brokers down.
earlier than n, usual to @ nd out m or pSn mo
!eachng the Exchange oOr they found
iSoues e nosnns sna Unusual had Occurred
Four nremen were burned yesterday afternoon at
q fire at West Houston and Varick SITS. The in
1ured fremen were Foreman John Whalen. AS
Collins and William Shaw. of Engine Company NO
30 The men seriously burned about the
face and hands that they had TO be removed TO
st. vincent's Hospital for treatment. The fire was
in q three-story frame structure. the ground floor
Of which Is occupied as a grocery store by Will
tam Cseoehan The hremen Of Engine Company
No 80 were going up the stairway OF the building
when they were caught by back draught ana
Instantly enveloped in hanes. Whalen. who was
the last one to ascend the stairway called rne IN
6remen of another company 10 his assistance. no
although badly burned hiTself. he aided them IN
rescuinr the men Of his company. One after arotner
fhev were carried out into the air. Three or them
were helpless, and Whalen was almost as badly
burned. The doctors at the hospital say that tne
Fireman shaw is son OF Battalion Chief shaw.
vho was recently killed at Broadway hre Inc
fire NJ which the men were burned caused slight
damage 49, -, 40.
severely burned about the hands and face early
vesterday morning in a FIRE that caused 800 dam
sSe "a fhe three-story tenement-house at No. is
Xsrket-s- Strassberg was employed by hocketn
& Co. manufacturers OF soap. VINO occupy INC
ha
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
EDWARD AVERY.

Boston. Dec. 29-Edward Avery. for many years
prominent In Democratic State politics. died this
morning Mr.. Avery was leading lawyer. Since
1851 with the exception OF a few years. he had
been member Of the Democratic State Commit
tee and for several years It's chairman. Once he
was the party candidate for AttorneyGeneral Of
the State and several times for Congress He was
a member of the National Democratic conventions
Of 1858 and 1876 In 1867 he member OF the
lower house Of the Legislature.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
DISI;SSNAklNG.

A r,topOvGIIIY COMPETENT nistSS-
MAKER takes work home. or 10y tne
a,y' latest shirts. waists. alr'. t"hl.ieI
,ias s,,erstlons chlldsea's dresses. Mts'
unoD is5 West Irist-s'.
t'IOAKMAkER and DRESSMAkER--
U,me or day. Will make alterations on
eloaks and oostumes. plush garments
steamed finest worker In seal garments.
vii; alter. redyN. remodel. enlarge slreNea'
max. into capes collarettes and jackets.
c;REIG 1871 West 22dst.
COUTURIERE FRANCHISE and ladies'
tailor: latest models for winter costumes.
cape, and wraps. last seasons gowns re
modelled: short time. moderate prices.
special styles for large ladies. Nine An
DERsON 23s 9th ave. formerly with
Stern Bros.
FIRST T-CLASs DREsSAAKER. 10 years
experience Nine. Connolly. during
this month. 81 10. perfect litter. sailor and
svenins dresses. JOSEPHINE. 100 East
<1th-st
SEAL. GARMENTS fancy furs made 70
order: r-mode..ing old garments s2.-
cls.ty; prices rcaso nshle. Mrs. BARkER.
Ils West 30th-st. late with Gun'hers.
5th-ave.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30

Kinley regretting his inability 10 be present; vice
President-elect Garret A Hobart sent let.et. as
did also Governor Morton OF this state ara to- 10y
ernor Hastings. OF Pennsylvania. expaihins ''v ,ha
absence Seventy-nve covers were laid. ana the
feastors and punsters ved with each other IN I mar
Ing the dinner enjoyable. There were no io' ,ih '
toasts and poltics eschewed. Wnie shop 'ain
was out of the question. .. ,,.c.d
Before each dinner-plate menu carI 70. Wsn, Yer
Ma Honey. Better tn an Gold DOVE mH Mr IN Rest
C;irIs a New Yorker" and the courses were inte IT,
poated with the singing Of them by the meinoe'
vos, ~ ,hoss present mad to make speeches.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-30
DRUNuERs AT THE DINNER TABLE.

The booksellers and stationers section Of the
brotherhood of Commercial Travellers held Its
twelfth annual dinner last night In THE Marlbor-
ouRh Hotel. Thirty -sixth-st. and Broadway. Ex-
Mayor Edwin 8. Stewart OF Philadelphia. and
Mayor Strong were the guests Of honor. and the
other invited guests who responded were Lee Fair
child and F.. Clarence Harvey.
After the dinner had been disposed OF ana the
commercial mea had begun TO spin yarns. . tele-
gram was read from President-eiect william Mo.