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THE BOND MARKET.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN.

THREE AND ONE-NAI.F PERCENT STOCK,
AND CERTIFICATES
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lead them, there being but few OF tho
committee OH hand To receive them.
All OF these things 90 long way to-
ward making or unmaking success OF
such events. There was one more point
that detraoted from the affair." and that
was that "a majority OF the lodges W. TO.
what might properly be termed "stingy "
and this was shown by sending their dele
gates to the meetings with the stern In
Junction that tho lodge should not under
any circumstances contribute any cash
toward making the day success, and
this hampered the more liberal and en-
thusiastic lodges.
The committeeman who wanted 20 make
the day an old fashioned one were greatly
hammered by such lodges for lodges should
know that IL takes money To make money
and that the managers OF shore resorts du
not care To help those who are not willing
10 help themselves.
The first regiment of the Uniform Rank
did we'll, and there was no reason why
the order generally did not make as
good showing upon tho streets as the Uni
form Rank did. Let us all nope that
things will be booming next year, and all
will join in MAKING Pythian day what 1t
should be, a success.
Those who spent the day at Rocky
Point have nothing to regret and In fact
enjoyed themselves highly and the com
mittee un games certainly did its whole
duty.
The rank OF page was given one candi-
date in Riverside Lodge Wednesday even
ing.
Tho new building of Elmwood Lodge
will be ready tor tenants by Septeln'
ber lst. and at the meeting of the lodge
Wednesday evening the building commit
tee were instructed TO furnish tire hall.
and have IL ready by that time. The hall
will be publicly dedicated to Pythianism
but the date for this important cere-
mony has not yet been set
The rank of esquire was given one can
didate at the meeting of Palestine Lodge
Tuesday evening. At the meeting Tues
day evening the rank OF knight will be
conferred.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Pythian day has come and gone. but
st. lacked It's old time vigor, and excite
ment, and there are many reasons Tor
this, end perhaps the most prominent a
all these are the hard times, the greater
part Of the mbers being those who are
Obliged to work In stores and shops
,nd could ill afford TO lose the time Tor a
days enjoyment
Then aagin, it is thought by many that
the committee in charge of the affair did
not put the proper snap into the arrange
nents made. The subordinate lodges were
informed by circular that Wednesday,
August 4th would be Pythinn day and
here the work Of enthusiasm ended. There
was not even the usual request that the
MON GERS would report at a certain place
wearing straw hats. dark clothes 0nd
carry canes" and thus show that tho
committee might have teen more In ear
nest in the matter AS IL was many OF the
mem bers of the subordinate lo1ges were
on Exchange place ready to take thoir
places in line but there was no one TO
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A SUCCESS.
Annual Excursion OF st. Thomas
Sunday School.

The annual excursion of st. Thomas
Sunday school of Wanskuck which was
held today was a big success. Over 60C
passengers embarked on the steamer
Pawnee at Hale's wharf at O'Clock
this morning and a happier gathering IL
would be hard TO imagine.
Special cars brought the mem ters OF the
excursion party TO the boat The steamer
sailed down the bay close 20 the main
points of interest and then mp the beau
tiful Taunton river to Dighton Rock
Park
When the park was reached many en-.
joyed "a first class clam bake and the
others patronized the cafe. Tires hours
were most pleasantly spent in the bowling
ally and dance hall by the young ladies
and gentlemen Of the party aud the
children found pleasure on the hobby
horses and in games.
The weather added greatly to the mer-
rlment of the party ana after leaving the
pleasure grounds "a delightful sail was
enjoyed on the bay. Every one agreed
that the excursion was one of the best ST.
Thomas Sunday school ever enjoyed
The members of the excellent committee
of arrangements were: Harry A. L.
Deacon. chairman; Frederick III. Sonner,
secretary; Ada Andrew. Sarah Il. Moss,
Florence Holiindrake. blrs Mary r..
Lawrence. Emma Nicolai, John w. Lord,
William Williamson.
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GRAND ARMY.

Slocum Post held i's regular meeting on
Wednesday even inmGndar Henry
+. Olney In the Dnly he nsuai
business OF the l. 6ransAcCed. cxcepJ
that the post vote. .4Ulu a special meet
ing August Is, TO Take action In rels tion
To the post attendance ut the National En-
campment at buffalo. NY, August rs.
The COMMITTEES having charge of the
arrangements have sent out circular TO
the members requesting reply AS to
whether they are, or ARC not Intending TO
go TO Buefflo Some fifty or more of the
comrades have already signified their In
tention to so on this excursion. lhe COM
mittee earnestly desire 20 know as soon as
possible how many are Intending TO take
this trip that they may complete their
arrangements.
Prescott Post committee has also issued
a circular TO the comrades of the post In
relation TO this matter Slooum Post will
furnish Co outside comrades cots In u
schoolhouse for so for the encamp-
ment and Prescott will furnish accom-
modations In hotel for s3 90 for the same
time
Tho department commander In his gen.
eral orders furnishes information as to
trains terms. route, etc The departnant
officers, and all posts and comrades Will
leave on the same train Inc train leaves
Providence, on Monday, August ~,
at a. m, aud reaches Buffalo at 10 p. IN.
An important movement Is on foot in
q. A. X. circles, that deserves the careful
attention OF all the posts. The New York
department will petition the National
Encampment TO change tho date of Me-
mcrial day from the 3Oth of May, TO the
last Sunday In May. 1t Is believed that
| this change Will secure the better observ-
| ance Of the day, and one that will be more
| in accord with the sacred purposes OF the
| day. It will also do away with the present
| inoongruous features Of a sacred day and
| "a holiday OF mirth all combined in one
q. A. II. politics seem Co be at "a stand
still Just now, as no one IL even willing
| to guess who is TO be the next commander
| in-chief.
The funeral Of George B. Lapham past
| post commander OF Slocum Post will be
| held at tho Olney Street Congregational
church. Sunday afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock.
GRAND ARMY NOTES.
Prescott Post met Friday evening.
| The event of the evening was the visit
and address OF Rev. Henry :. White. for
merly chaplain of the Fifth Rhode Island
Heavy Artillery and also pastor OF the
| Broadway Methodist church in 1866.
He paid high compliment TO the
| Grand Army and its work, past and pres
| ent and said that the work of the g. A.
| X would be more and more appreciated
as time passes on and marks the increas-
| ing prosperity of our free ana united
nation, kept united by MS in 1868.
Past Department Commander Daniel
X. Ballou followed with one Of his happy
| addraGsaa
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a Judgment weakened ana dsteriorated
by the frivolous life of the hill station.
Then In q flash his thoughts reverted to
the girl whom he loved and to ner sur
roundings. He thought of her in the
little garden by the sea; no pictured her
in the dim drawing room, which had an
air OF curious faded splendor owing TO
the presence of some beautiful, pieces Of
furniture aud tapestry which Lord Over
ton had saved from the wreck of his for
tune. That room belonged TO CIcely, with
her high bred air and daintily poised
head And with feeling of disgust at
his own meanness he realized how insult
ell TO the woman now beside him would
have 5cen the old world grace of those
dim, picturesue surroundings. But his
hand still iAy kindly on her head till sud
denly her voice--she always spoke rather
loudIy-intorrupted and Jared upon him.
Hs wondered why he had never before
noticed that odd, second rate twang In
her ncc6nt.
Town awfully empty, suppose, Der
ingy What have you been doing with
yoursolfy Since we dropped our CORES
pondence-when was itf-I haven't heard
word of you. q. stay-that's rather a
cracker, tocause little bird did tell me
that oil old boy of some sort had left you
money ~
Ha started and WINGED, and Mrs Live
sew noticed IL. She laughed her harsh
nervous laugh again, and flushed very
red.
Good Lord. you don't imagine that's =
why wrote Dering, I'm not such u
sweep as all that or course, used TO like
clothes awfully, and good dinners; but
you do believe that nothing OF that sort
would ever weigh with me In comparison
| with CONSEQUENTLY you.
I There was no mistakinR her earnest
/ ness. or the acute pain In her voice.
| Dering drew her toward him and kissed
1 hor "I know you always cared for mo
"a million times more than / deserved ~
4 said h8.
Mrs Livesev went on. speaking very
| quickly. "In fact when i knew you had
had q stroke Of luck, IL hesitatcd-all
| the more because Doring, | am In ues-
! perate straits just now myself for money.
| John left everything away from me. you
| see, for he never forgave me for-for'-
Major .iardine could easily have finished
| the sentence. He was quite aware that
bis affection for Mrs Livesey had been
] discovered by the jealous. violent tenn
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The News Daily Story.

tired, haggard woman, with gray streaks
in her hair and dark furrows under her
great eyesg 1t was all so pitiful that the
man felt more tenderly toward her than
be could have dreamed possible. She tried
TO rattle off from ono subject Co another,
as II she almost dreaded 60 hear him
speak or 20 meet his anxious gaze.
I'm not dressed like widow, as |
ought TO be-8 widow OF only three
months date But / shnn't see any body.
md. after all, Dering, those things are
oil humbug. aren't theyg Absolute rot
when ono doen't care. Don't look SO
shocked / was always truthful. WASH &
J! IL nothing else? 1 hadn't seen poor
John for a perfect age, till pulled myself
together and went and nursed him. And.
he really didn't seem to want me when
got therer Rather hard luck, because " II
knOw sick psol lie never were in my
linel'
Derinr drew chair near tho fire, and
Mrs. Livesey knelt down beside him. rest-
ing her head against his knee. He patted
her hair lust as he used TO- When vas ~!
IL might have been in some other state oi
existence, in different and inferior
planet She laid her hot cheek against
his hand.
II hate your coming for the first time
20 ses me In this hole, Derirg. All, what
n different background II was with the
rhOdodendrons making tho garden all
rose color and the jolly pink light on tho
hillsv
she sighed and once again that deep
feeling OF pity for her wrunR his heart.
II am so SHABBY, too she went on with
her quick nervous laugh, lingering her
dress ms she spoke; "and / was supposed
In those davs 10 he the best turned out
woman In Simla But black mover suited
me unless IL was very smart black-let
and lu lies you know-eyen when j
wasn't such n scarecrow OF thinnoss
Derinr, do you remember that last dinner
1rty you ever came to at our touser
mad on my old frOck that you liked best.
And we walked out by moonlight.
Indeed, he remem bered IL oil very vivid
ly. The pompous bost-who was rich
Indian civilian-tho young suDalterns, the
brilliant Mr.. George Palmer, just arrived
at Sirlu. and the ma mbers Of Council,
Who would try and absorb the conyorsn-
tion the radiant hostess in pink satin. Ab.
we'll. ~ was rot he. Dering. who was
there. It was some one young and foolish
aud Reckless, with an uniformed taste, and
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Uric Acid Diseases,
RHEUMATISM, GOUT, GOUTY ECZEr1A, ETC.


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relieved
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TO
drastic action but the contrary paabe gentle and effective
of
In of
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pered husband, who had in consequence
Systematically made her life as disa-
greoaDie as was possible Had Dering
not been so harassed himself In those days
for money he would have asked her To
leave her husbands home and come away
with him. And since then. " hen her des
pairing letters had reached him, ana pitt
ful accounts of her husbands cruelty and
meanness, he had often wished that be
hac. But he had been obliged Co como
home hurriedly on sick leave-a favorite
sister OF his had died-and in new scenes
his reckless love for Maud Livesey had
gradually changed to feeling OF much
soberor quality.
What are you going to do nowy said
MAJOR Jardlne In hoarse, constrain d
voice. He felt reproachiul flash from
her eye though he scarcely looked at her.
don't know, " sho said with sob
She rose from her knees and leaned her
burning face against the shabby mantel.
piece
Dering got up from his chair, and
stood beside her. He knew that no was
In honor bound to this woman, unless
nonor was word TO he forever expunged
from his rather easy going creed OF NOR
ality. lie had disturbed her life when she
was prosperous N not happy; for now
that the old passion was dead, he could
look with cruel oalmness upon the past
and SEQ how easily. how very easily, he
might have drawn back in time. IL was
In consequence OF his base selDshness
tnat her later life had been made an alb
solute purgatory by her husband and that
she was lett ponnilsss. She had, In spite
OF her beauty and n certain recklesshess
! Of bearing, been immaculate in conduct
until she had known him. Dering renem-
bered that other men-nOtably, George
Palmer. the brilliant ciyiian-had m ade
desperate efforts TO overcome her scrupies
but that she had always been straight
except where he himself was concerned
Now she was agoing fast, and hopelessly
poor. His obvious duty-was- to try and
give her happiness after all that sho had
suffered. some words, vaguely remem
berod about "whorewithal n man sinneth
by the same shall he be punished re-
CURED To his mind. lie bad no right to
marry light hearted ohilu like Cicely
aud TO leave this woman alone in her
squalid misery.
Maud" he said 81 need not have
asked you what you are going 10 do. Ws
Will settle That together-yery soon.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
MORTGAGEE's SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

Will be sold at Public Auction on MONDAY
August 9th, 1897, at 3 o'clock y. M, in the
store situate l20 Washington street, Provi-
dence, r. l., by virtue of the power of sale
contained in that mortgage made and exc
cuted bv Hermann &. Bernner, dated Feb
ruary 9th, 1897. and recorded in said Provi-
dence in personal property mortgage book No.
II, mt page a7 the conditions Of said mortgage
small mirrors, barber chairs, 4 show cases,
20 chairs, safe, gas and electric fixtures, car
pets, oil CLOTH benches, tools stock OF hair
erty now contained in stores l03 Mathewson
street and l20 and l23 Washington street,
Providence, and mentioned and included in
said mortgage
BY order of the MORTGAGE, who hereby
gives notice of her intention 20 bif upon said
mortgage property at tie sale thereof.
FREDERICK RUECKFRT,
81 Weybosset street.
Providence, r. l., July 2S, 1897. iv2s- lot
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She looked up at him with the old Inn
passioned gaze that had, alas ceased TO
thrill him and ilung her arms about his
mock sobbing aloud. He tried TO comfort
her. TO say few platitudes that would
reassure and give her hope.
After time she sat down again moro
quietly and they talked OF the future not
OF the past now any more. lt was nearly
seven o'clock when le rose to go. by the
ght of the gas therlttle room looked
even more sordid ana vulgar than by the
gay. On the large round table that oc-
cupied the whole center of the room lay a
Bradshaw, n novel ty Marie Corelli a
paper OF sandwiches and n hat shabby and
black like the rest of Mrs Livesey's attire.
Dering fingered the rusty aiRrette plume
that ornamented ~. lie remembered how
Cicsly, the t, nder bird lover, had described
% hlm with oyos more than half tet riul
TIE horrible cruelty insepararble from the
slaughter of the lovely white eRrets She
had spoken Indignantly Of the heaps of
birds left 90 fester I'm the sun after their
wonderful plumes had boon torn. of and
of their deso.ate young ones crying In
vain for food with lingering death be-
fore them.
"You shouldn't put on that thing !"
said Dering sharply, for his nerves were
iarred and he felt sore ut heart with a
blind rage at his destiny.
"Wby on earth notF' laughed Mrs.
Iivesey. Its certainly the worse for
wear; but then you see it's been my
best Sunday tile for ages "
Dering told her shortly and severely
Then one of the sudden changes that
were characteristic OF tho woman showed
itself I'm her face. Quickly and impul-
sively che seizod the hat tore out the
feathor. ana flung IL into the fire.
II like your lecturing me, Deringr'
sho cried. "It reminds lne Of old days
But. of course. l didn't know. / hate
cruelty with all my heart and soul,
though don't profess much else In the
way OF morals or merit.
Mai. .Gardine smiled quito kindly nj her.
She was, NO saw, In some ways. after all,
unchanged-alwHys emotional, and now
ana then strangely tender. In spite OF an
outward hardness Of manner
Thank you. my dear, bo said.
And he left her with a happier smile on
her lips than he had thought to see there
To lie Continued.
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MRS. LIVESEY.
py the Hon. Mrs. Arthur Henniker.
La duree de nos passions ne depend pas plus
de nous que la duree de uotre vie.
Ill

He had had luncheon, and looked into the
Turf Club before he hailed "a bnnsom, ana
told the man To drive 10 one of the less
important streets beyond the Marble
Arch.
His destination was small and RTimv
house. bearing the legend Apartments
on dirty card In one of the lower win.
dows. He walked up stairs, his face very
pale, and his hard nervously pulling ut
his mustacbe. and was shown Into q typi-
cal lodging house drawing room, contain
ing the portraits In oil Of the owners Of
the house. n bewhlskered gentleman and
lady with a brooch ms large as a bun
clasping crochet collar. Every chair
owned it's own blue or yellow woolen
sntimacassor. and glass drops ratified and
shook in ell directions as the visitor en-
tered A woman dressed in blnck was
resting on the sofa, one arm behind her
head, and with pair OF shabby Shoes
sticking out from under rug. BY her
side was n table. on which stood shade
OF wax flowers. nickel teapot and
half eaten leathery muffin. She started
to her feet ard came smiling toward
Derin2 For tho sake of long ago
memories-from old habit--he put his arm
around her and kissed hcr.
lyon think me changed No, you
needn't contradict mel As II / don't
know every expression In your face, de-
dearest know I'm horribly thin: but
then I've heen so III, and the Journey so
Deastly. Besides, therey We been II kinds
OF other worries But never
mind Come here and let me look nj
youi That II brttcrr'
She drew him-he was quiet, calm md
.oassive-towsrd her by both HANDS and
let her ewes. passionate dark ewes, with
extraordinarily long Iasbes, rest upon
him. She still possessed that one beauty.
M oil events. But the rest. DcrinR
felt that he could hardly bare 10 look At
her. Figure, coloring, the Laughing ex-
preston ~ her mor'h-could so much
eyeiness ever have belonged 70 this
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NAVAL VETERANS.

Captain Taylor and Captain Hooper of
Farragut Association are reported by the
surgeon to be very low. Captain Taylor
was navigating officer on the United
States ship William u. Anderson and on
tie u. :. S. Brooklyn under Farragut
Captain Hooper was In command of the
u. 5. ;. Rachel Seaman. lie captured
tho Fort of sabine Pass, )" drove the
rebels out and spiked their guns.
Shipmate Blanding is mem bor of the
third Massachusetts, Navy Artillery. The
reunion of the regiment will he held at
Hotel Nahant Lynn, Mass, Wednesday,
August lS inst.
Fleet Paymaster Dustin and several OF
the shipmates visitad the war vessels in
Newport Wednesday.
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RED MEN.

A large frame containing photographs
OF 40 of the prominent members of King
Philip Tribe has been hung upon the
wall of the wigwam Of the tribe.
On Tuesday evening Aug. IL. the mem
bers Of Moshassuck Tribe will hold meet
ing for the purpose of organizing degree
teams for the fall and winter season.
Past Great Sachem A A. Mowry will be
present. and deliver his lecture, What l
Saw In the West.
About one month ago Moshassuck Tribe
decided TO provide new and up-to-date
parapherDaiia and at the meeting Tues
day evening Brothers X. q. Henderson
Thomas Hayes and John :. Sanborn
were made committee to procure tho
eama
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PYTHIAN SISTERS.

Hermione Assembly met Monday even
ing with good attendance For the
good of tho order remarks were made by
n number of the sisters and considerable
business was transacted.
Monday, Aug. 10, being Memorial day
OF this assembly. all sisters are requested
TO meet at the waiting room OF swan
Point cemetery at 3 y. m, TO decor ate the
graves of their departed sisters. A dele.
CATION will visit Oakland cemetery,
Broad street. for tho same purpose.
The next meeting of the assembly will
be held Monday evening. Aug. l6 at
o'clock, and all memb bers are earnestly
requested TO be present, as business Of
importance is TO be transacted.
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FOR SALE.

%tO0O-Iotel of 20 sleeping rooms, located
" AOOO on fremont street. Boston, and
has been a money maker for the owner the
past IL years, and Is offered for sale now be-
cause OF his death; has two years lease TO
run. The stores underneath sublet for
enough 10 leave the rent of the house only
about $50 per month: has large restaurant
connected that could be run by owner of
house il desired or sublet, as il Is at pres
ent; the location Is very desirable for a
house of this kind, and offers an extra induce
ment TO parties looking for a safe investment
in this line of business.
w. II. CARRUTHERS.
IL School ST., Boston.
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FOR SALE.

c1S00 or at just its value purchases
P<OOOs one OF the best teaminR plants at
the price ever offered I'm the market for sale.
IL has been run by its present owner upward
of ten years has frst-class patronage, prin'
cipal line Of teaming Is lumber, machinery
piano moving and furniture; consists OF
horses. two double wagons, one double cara
ness, etc, above business Is located in the
enterprising CITY Of Waltham, Mass. fine
business also in connection with the teaming,
has facilities for storage of furniture that
pays $50 per year profit above the rent
business IS sold solely on account of III health
OF owner this Is one OF the best outdoor
business chances ever offered for sale Mt 20
small price; excellent business harpsin for
somebody. W. Il. CARRUTHERS,
l. School st., Boston.