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ways look after the health and vigor of
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"That fellow has been a gentleman"
said he. 81 can spot them at a glance"
Elsie held her tongue. To active
hypocrisy she could not descend. Sud-
denly she laid a hand upon her hus-
bands sleeve.
81 hope"
"Well, my dear?'
THAT you didn't take that man on
to please me?"
mot /, Elsie; though I certainly
should have done so if I'd thought
you took an interest in the fellow. No;
we can hardly have too many rab-
biters these times; and this man Rich
ardson looks just"
What name?" cried Elsie. Her tone
was odd.
Richardson, he calls himself; of
course it won't be his real name, but
that's no business of ours. I'm going
to camp him pretty near, at his own
particular request"
Elsie was now as white as paper
"Why should he request it?" she cried.
ITO lend a hand when wanted"
81 don't believe it! He means mis-
chief! Roberto please me-don't
take him on at ALL"
The squatter was amazed.
why, my dear what in the world
have you against him?" he cried. do
you know his name, or something? Oh
it is only his face you don't like?"
"Yes! yes it is his face; he had a
look just now that made me shudder!
No, know nobody of that name. You
may call it prejudice, or what you will
But 1 ask you, Robert-for my sake
to tell his-Richardson-tha you have
changed your mind and cannot takS
him after ALL"
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Clay was torn between the desire to
please his wife and the duty of keep
ing faith with all men. He had the
reputation of treating rich and poor,
big and little, black fellows and whites,
with equal justice and consideration,
and his word was as good as his
cheque from the Murrumbidgee to
Cooper's Creek He could not break II
to humor a mere whim, even though
the whim was Elsie's, and the favor the
very first that she had ever asked of
him. He undertook, however, to keep
his eye on Richardson and get rid of
him on the first reasonable opportun-
ity.
The squatter was not skilled in the
reading of the human countenance, or
he had guessed the truth then and
there. 1t often happens. however, that
when one has been very blind, the
light comes instantaneously at last.
1t was so with Robert Clay. He was
driving over to the out-station, dis
tant some nineteen miles from the
homestead, and his valise was beside
him on the buggy-seat, for he intend
ed to stay the night. Now, the track
led close by Richardson's camp, and
the rabbiter was visible in his tent.
Clay pulled up and asked him how he
was getting on
"Oh, not SO bad" said Richardson,
coming out beside the buggy.
"You don't seem to be catching many
rabbits my mani"
"I'm doing my best, sir. A man can't
do more. I've only just come in from
setting the traps"
"You must exert yourself bit more
unless you want your cheque, Richard
! SON."
MY cheaue! I do hope you don't
think of sending me away, Mr.. Clay;
| I'd rather be your rabbiter than over
seer to any other man in the district"
Clay dislikcd this fulsome strain, and
a something sinister in the mans Visi-
bly, acute anxiety to stay with him
recalled his wife's early prejudice and
rejected request. Now he thought of it,
it was since Richardson had been about
the place that Elsie had been different
and he determined to get rid of him
now as soon as possible. Only it would
bear think over first. No man should
say that Robert Clay had treated him
| unfairly.
| Going to the out-station, sir?" in
| qured Richardson, with a cringins
amiability as the squatter took up his
| whip.
yes; any message?"
"No, sir, thank you. / see you NEAR
to stay the night"
What if l do?"
The other was taken aback.
I'm have a score more rabbits t
show you on your way back tomor'
row." he stammered, that's ALL"
1t was not all, and the squatter knew
it as he drove on. Nor was this tht
first occasion on which he had stopped
at the camp and been cross-questionet
by Richardson as to whittier he wa!
going and when he would return. How
ever, it should be the last.
| To be Concluded.
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was 25 years of age. other reigns of
thirty years or longer duration were
those of Henry VI. thirty-nine years;
Henry VIII, thirty-eight years; Eth
elred H., thirty-seven years; Henry l.,
thirty-five years; Henry H., thirty-five
years; Edward l., thirty-five years;
George H., thirty-three years, and AL
fred, thirty years.
The two shortest reigns IN English
history were those of Harold H.. and
Edward ", who both died in the same
year they succeeded to the throne.
Looking at the ages of our Kings
and Queens, 1t is surprising how few of
them have reached or passed the al
lotted span of threescore years and ten.
OF all those who have occupied the
throne at one time or another these
thousand years, only four, including
our present beloved Sovereign, have
outlived seventy years. Her Majesty
is in III, 50; George H., n; Elizabeth
barely lived 20; James H.. at his death
was 6S: Edward /. had reached a SIM
liar age; Henry III. and Edward III.
were both 65 when they died, while
among the Saxons and Danes, Ed
| ward the Confessor towers like a pat
riarch with his 81 years. All our other
monarchs have been under 60 when
death has removed them from their
| legal splendors.
BY far the longest lived of our var
| ious royal houses is the present reign
| ing family. Including Queen Victoria,
| there have been six Hanoverians
whose combined ages reach the total
of 444, while the ages of the seven
members of the ill-fated house of
Stuart total 1863, and as for the eight
Plantagenets their combined ages give
us total of 423 years, and the ages of
the five Sovereigns of the house of
Tudor make an aggregate of 236.
Thus, If we take the average life, we
find that in the case of the house OF
Hanover it stands at "a years: in the
case of the Stuarts, at slightly less
less than SO years; the Plantagenets
at scarcely SO, and the Tudors at a
little over "a years.
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che Boftle Reading Circle
Inc Demon Of Revenge4
Edward W. ttornunp, ,
Copyright, 1897. by e. w. Hornung)

ming the harbor lights so that she
should have them in her minds eye
always. And suddenly-as her eyes
fell-there stood before them a rough
bushman in moleskins and leggings,
whom she was the slower to recognize
because she had never before seen Jack
Sellers with his beard.
II have come to wish you JOY" said
he, with brutal bitterness. That's $
right-look well at me, and see what
you have made of me, between you
you and the others you listened to
rather than to your own heart. Well,
perhaps i wasn't all 1 ought to have
been; but which of us is? And was
that the way to make me better? 1 am
ten times worse than 1 ever was; and
it's your doing, Elsie Thornton-it's you
who will have to answer for me here
after You may well look at your ham
diwork!"
Elsie had indeed been struck speech
less by this sudden and most ill-timed
apparition; but now IL cut her to thu
heart. He looked a wreck-as indeed
he was--but the dog was as picturesque
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-25
LONG REIGNs AND SHORT.
Interesting Points About English
Kings aud Queens.
From London Tid-Bits.

From London Tid-Bits.
At a time when the celebration of the
longest reign is exercising the public
mind so much, it may be interesting to
turn back the page of history for a mo-
ment, and consider the reigns of those
Kings and Queens who have preceded
Victoria the Good on the throne of this
country. From the time of Egbert the
first King of all England, who assembled
to the throne in S27 and reigned for
twelve years, until the present day,
this tight little island has had fifty
six Sovereigns, excluding, of course,
the two Cromwells of the Common
wealth.
Deducting the eleven years of the
Commonwealth, this gives us fifty-six
reigns in 1859 years, or an average of
a fraction less than nineteen years on
the throne to each of our Kings and
Qneens; so that Queen Victoria has
ruled over us for more than three times
the average of her predecessors.
George III, whose record has now
been broken by that of his grand
daughter, reigned for fifty-nine years,
but for several years at the end of his
sovereignty he was in the dotage of an
octogenarian, whose powers had not
remained unimpaired, and his rule
during three years. was merely nom
inal The next longest reign to his was
that of Henry III, who occupied the
throne for fifty-slx years, though he, on
the other hand, succeeded 10 that great
Office when he was only years of age.
Edward III, was just permitted TO
attain his Kingly jubilee, when death
overlook him, and Queen Elizabeth
reigned for forty-four years, although
she did not come TO the throne until she
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-25

There is no
sadder sig h t
than that of the
orphan child
b ereft of the
loving care of a
mother. If wo-
men would but
learn the vital
importance of
taking proper
care of their
health, and al
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-25

quietly, on his return. Hell never do
that again, at any rate"
What have you doneP'
"Shot him like dingo-as I'll shoot
any living thing that gives my wife one
moments unnecessary pain!"
SO fierce and so tender was he--in one
and the same breath-that Elsie lay
transfixed by sudden fear of her hus-
band. But at that moment she was
nearer loving him as she longed to love
him than ever she had been before.
And they were never happier than from
that day to the one when the squatter
rode in and found fine-looking young
bushman speaking to Elsie on the ver-
anda.
well my man, what is it you want?"
Work, sir, If you have any to give
me-"
"Then why are you bothering my
wife?"
ut was my fault" said Elsie, hastily.
II asked him what he wanted, and he
has been telling me-"
The suuatter did not notice her
heightened color, her strained tone.
What sort of work?" said Clay to
the man.
Anything can get, SIT.
What can you do?"
"Any odd job about the station"
Elsie held her breath.
"I've hands enough about the house" "
said Clay. 1T will have to be out on
the run or nowhere"
ITS all one to me, sir" was the
quick reply. Pm an old hand with
sheep, or l could rabbit If l had the
plan"
VERY well, I'll start you rabbiting.
Come over to the store and I'll take
your name"
Elsie's heart was beating violently
She had hardly recovered herself when
the new rabbter emerged from the
store, passed close to the veranda or
his way to the mems hut, and gave heI
a smile which left her shuddering
Next moment her husband Joined hei
! on the veranda,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-25
CRIME IN LITERATURE.
A New Complaint at One ofthe Ten
dencies of the Times.


An article in the Westminster Re-
view deals with Crime in Current Lit
erature," the anonymous author as
serting that never were there so many
pens engaged in dealing with crime and
criminals as at. the present time; the
few, seriously and solemnly; the many,
lightly and irreverently, and. unwit-
tingly of the moral mischief they there
by engender." He refers especially to
the fondness for detective stories,"
most of which, he finds, are written by
individuals who have not and never
had the remotest Connection with the po-
lice" On this head the writer furnishes
the following statistics:
The number of newspapers, strictly
so called, published weekly in Great
Britain and containing serial stories of
one kind or another is nearly 800, OF
these, 592 are published in England and
Wales, 113 in Scotland, and so in Ire
land, Out of this total it has been as
certained that in the year 1898 no fewer
than 240 published complete, or por-
tions of detective stories-stories of all
phases and forms of criminality, de-
scribing the details thereof with great
er or less degrees of minuteness; here
making the criminal a sort of Claude
Duval, or highway hero worthy of emu
lation, and there rightly branding him
as an iniquitous scoundrel, fit only for
the clutch of Jack Ketch, but almost
inveriably depicting the hideousness of
crime as it certainly ought not to be
depicted. Many such weekly newspa-
pers are published in populous centers
have long ago recognized the impor-
tance of this factor in helping to in
crease their circulation, and they can
not be blamed for 1t.
But it is somewhat remarkable fact
which the inquiry into this phase OF
| the subject has made evident, that In
newspaper of the class indicated
which are published in Ireland the
general character of the serial stories
was, and like enough still is, much
| above that of the stories published In
the same place in English or Scottish
| newspapers. On an average, there arc
| fewer by far that make the same lit,
cray speciality, in story or experience
| FORM of the subject of crime and its
detection. In the light of the past, ol
even of present, events in Ireland, this
evidence may be taken for what it /:
worth; but it is none the less a signif,
cant fact deserving of a little consid
Grafton by those whom it may happeI
| to concern.
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HOTELS.
HALL,
CRYSTAL LAKE, PA.

The opening of this famous resort un-
der new management will take place
early in June.
Situated in the southern corner of
Susquehanna county on the shores of
beautiful Crystal Lake, Fern Hall is
one of the most attractive places in the
State of Pennsylvania to spend a few
weeks during the heated term.
Every facility is affordtd for the en-
tertainment Of it's guests.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-25

ing this last evening with her mother
alone, and long they talked on the
understanding Veranda overlooking
the harbor Mrs. Thornton was sat-
isfied with her girl. Elsie had never
seemed calmer or more content than
on this the brink Of her new life; she
was honestly determined and prepared
to be the best of wives to the very best
of husbands; not a selfish misgiving
remained to harass her. Between nine
and ten Mrs. Thornton went indoors:
then Elsie took a farewell turn, con-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-25
FACTS WORTH KNOWING
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The doctor is II real graduate of the best
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Doubly sad because advanced science
could have saved herl Munyon has a
specific for all kinds Of headache, which
cures in three minutes and leaves no de-
pressing effects, One or two doses VIII
stop Sick Headache, Neuralgia, Head
aches from Indigestion, Nervousness,
Overwork, Colds, Intemperance, or Rail
road or Ocean Travel
In striking contrast TO the above sad
case is that of Mrs. r. Hardin, 1859 Ger
mantown Avenue. Philadelphia. Pa, wife
OF the Clerk of the Board OF Education.
who says: For thirty years I suffered
with sick headache, which appeared In
attacks of severe pain, so intense that I
was obliged to remain in bed for DAYS
at a time. These attacks appeared al
most every week, and at no time did
ever receive relief. although consulted
the most skilled physicians In the city.
The headaches seemed to wear them
selves out and then commence anew. AT
last I was induced to try Munyons
Headache Cure. The relief was magical
and almost instantaneous. I followed "
the treatment and was completely euro
for three years have passed and ] haN
had no return of the headaches I haH
recommended Munyon's Remedies to
number of my friends. and haye r
ceived their most sincere thanks fo
many wor derful cures that have been &C
complished by these little pellets"
Professor Munyon has a separate spe.
cific for each disease, the only logical
system of medicine.
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are a nigh moral character an incl
ligelt ideals and these always in evil
dence at the polls. When they seek n OF
to make the government for the people,
but the people for the government.
When they learn to identify themselves
with the interests of the commonwealth.
When they feel this country is their
country and they have personal in
terest in it's welfare. When they will
consider dishonor to country the same
as dishonor to parents or friends.
When patriotism is live and glow
ing flame in the hearts of the citizens
Then, and not until then. will politics
be purified, political bosses and ward
healers lose their vocations. and the
problem of government, so perplexing
under the present regime, be solved.
Then our republic may truly be de-
clared the highest style OF government
known to civilization.
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The attention OF the farmers OF Ed
wards county Is called TO the impor-
tance of making = credirsble display at
the Fall Festival at Topeka IN S-ptem-
b-r
With this end in view I now s"licit
your cooperation in securing from
your farms, orchards and gardens sam
piles of grain, grasses fruit aud v-geta-
bles.
What is more especially requested
now is that you will cut samples uf
wheat, barley, rye, oats and alfalfa be-
fore the grain becomes so ripe as to
shell out IN handling.
Do samples up carefully and leave
them at M office and 1 will give to
your contributions sll needed care in
packing and Shipping TO Topeka.
Now when harvest is commencing is
the best time to make yOur se.ections of
grain IN the straw. If your can't bring
samples of all, bring what you can
whether it be one or many.
There was never u better chance to
make an elegant showing for our
county.
Trusting you will respond lioerally
and promptly,I hopefully await results
&c. BINGHAM.
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE NESS
CITY CONVENTION.

The following are the resolutions
adopted at the Populist convention at
Ness City:
I'VE the Peoples Party of the 33rd.
Judicial District, in convention assem-
bled to nominate judge. do hereby
re-affirm our allegiance to the princi-
Piles of the Peoples Party, as enuncia-
ted in the Omaha and St. Louis plat
forms OF 1892 and 1896 respectively.
and declare:
1st.-That we congratulate the re-
form forces of the state and nation
for the gallant fight they made for the
restoration OF silver to its proper place
as money, in the last campaign, in
which they were only defla-e1 by few
thousand votes.
2nd.-That we pledge ourselves to
continue and promote the union of the
reform forces until we get what We de-
mand: i. E., the free and unlimited
coinage of silver at a ratio OF Is 10 l.
Further, we denounce any party which
is so completely under the control OF
the goldbugs that it dare not take a
stand for the people on this all-impor-
tant question which means so much to
the producers OF the country.
3rd.-That we regard the judiciary
power. when rightly exercised, as the
CONSTITUTE Onal safeguard of the people
from the encroachments of corporate
greed and the Peoples party points
with pride to the record of the
Populist judges of this state, who have
exercised the power of the judiciary in
an honest and upright manner, and
who resolved the benefit of the doubt
in favor of the individual instead of
the corporations.
4th.-We favor a system of direct
legislation through the initiative and
referendum. under proper constitution
al safe guards.
5th.-We tender to the patriotic peo-
pie of Cuba our sympathy in their
struggle for independence, and We be-
heve the time has come when the
United States should recognize that
Cuba is, and of right ought to be, free
and independent.
6te-We favor just and liberal pen
slons for our disabled Union soldiers
and their widows and orphans.
lth-That we do commend the action
Of Governor Leedy in his veto of the
so-called Harris bill, and also for his
determination, as set forth in his re-
cent uttecances, to enforce all laws
alike, and to allow the judgments of
the courts to be executed, and that. as
q rule. the sentences of said courts
will not be interfered with in advance
OF their execution.
l. 4. WILLIAMS, Chm.
II. J. NOBLE, Sec-y.
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THE GRANDEST REMEDY

Mr.. r, b Greeve, merchant, of Chn-
howie, Va, certIties that he had con-
sumption. WAS given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money
could procure. tried all cough rtmedi
rs lie could hear of, but got no relief;
spent MANY nights sitting up i'll IA
chair; was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and was cured by use
of two bottles. For past three years
has been attending to business, aud
says DR. Kings New Discovery Is the
graudest remedy ever made; as it has
done So much for him and also for
others in his community. DR. King
New Discovery is guaranteed for con
coughs and colds. II don't
fail. Trial bottles free at Porters
drug store.
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Confident that lie ,i,S discovered H
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Already this new scientific course
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