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cross examination Of myself? Has there
been a robbery, and am I suspected?'
"I am afraid you have spoken truly"
answered the detective, in an assumed
tone of regret, unless you can explain
away the circumstantial evidence which
has arisen i'll regard to yourself in this
affair."
Il suspected of robbery! Mr.. Duff,
I implore you, tell me all about this
mysterious affair. Protect me from the
yelled insults of this stranger. If you
suspect me, your suspicious can never
be justified by truth 1 have never so
much as taken a halfpenny piece be-
longing to you during all the 20 years I
have served YOU
Il beg your pardon, Mr.. Fillmore"
said the detective in a more civil tone.
Il have no wish to insult you, but l
must do my duty and, if it is necessary,
question other people about the place.
Now, whom did you leave in the adj
joining room here while you were clos
eted with your employers last night?"
"Mr. Sinclair
Had he gone when the interview
with your employers was concluded"
Eyes. The hour for closing is o'clock.
1t was after when I came out"
"And you were the last to leave?"
eyes, sir. l am always the last"
Nov, if you, please" continued Mr..
Sleek, will you tell us where you were
going to spend your Christmas holi-
days?"
Really, sir,'s said Fillmore indig-
nantly IT must protest. Your questions
are getting too9personal. If Mr.. Gram
mer and Mr.. Duff think that I have
committed any theft, or yourself, for
that matter, giveathem full liberty to
investigate in "a proper manner. You
can search me, my home-anything-
| anywheren'
VERY good" remarked the sharp lit
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the abolition of a festival which is the
most effective comment possible on the
song of the angels, Peace and good
will to men,
One of the great churches in Rome
has a wooden image of the Saviour of
the world. brought by an angel from
heaven. This is an object of devout at
tention at Christmas, and many Won
derful consequences are said to have
been due to its appearance at the proper
festival.
The stranger in Russian church at
Christmas time is struck with the alb
sepce of instrumental music, the merits
of the vocal music, which is compre-
hensive and eminent, the magnificent
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CHRISTMAS CHIMES.

youth On Christmas morning he will
be seen at the o'clock service in the
church, which everybody attends who
possibly can. Special music-the Luth-
Grams love singing and the organ--deco
rations and brilliant Illumination give
distinction to this service, perhaps
above all in the year.
A we'll equipped writer describes the
Christmas music in Spanish cathedrals
and churches as fair, eXcelling that of
Italy. He says no service in Italy can
compare with the solemn bursts of mu-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
JAMES FILLMORE STOOD TBANsF1xED AS ONE IN TRANCE

marked Private" where he found Mr.
Cranmer and his partner and another
and strange gentleman in eager con-
VerSation, which came to an abrupt
termination as soon as his presence
was known.
James Fillmore thought their con-
duct strange.
Good morning." remarked the
strange gentleman.
Good morning, sir. But I have not
had the honor of your acquaintance be-
fore that I am aware Of"
mo. But you might have" he re-
marked in an insinuating tone. 'Is this
gentleman your cashier?" he asked Mr..
Duff, and he eyed the astonished cash
Ter from head to foot.
"Mr. Cranmer has business with me,
presume" said James, trying to treat
the strange gentleman with contempt.
Il just got the telegram as 1 was leav-
ing the house for church,"
"Ahem!" Mr.. Cranmer began. pray
be seated, Mr.. Fillmore. Something
unusual has happened. Perhaps you
will answer any questions that this gen.
tleman may put to you. The matter is
in the hands of the police now. 1t is
very grave affair."
What does all this mean?" said Phil
more, turning to the manager, who was
maintaining strict silence. But all that
Mr.. Duff said was:
"a very serious occurrence has taken
place. You WILL have no doubt, an
swer the questions that Mr.. Sleek will
put to you satisfactorily and thus clear
your character"
The poor cashier was bewildered.
Nov, Mr.. Fillmore" said the strange
gentleman, will you be good enough
to tell me the exact time it was when
you left the Office last night?"
"Oh, certainly, if it will explain this
mysterious serious occurrence that has
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sic which follow the thrilling solos sung
in those old Spanish churches, where
every possible instrument is pressed in
to the service of the orchestra. Not less
striking is the effect of the multitude of
yelled figures who kneel between the
choir and the altar.
AS has been said very often by Amer
leans who have learned the secret, the
strength and joy of England are in it's
homes. The doors are wide open in
Christmastide, social restraints are bro
ken down largely, and every caller is
welcome to eat and drink at the houses
to which he has access. Children's par
ties, young peoples parties, parties OF
good neighborhood, continued in pro-
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hurch, special and splendid

services at church, special and splendid
in character.
Ages before the birth of Christ mid
winter festival was celebrated in vari
Gus countries. A quaint writer speaks
of this festival as carrying the mind
back to the golden age until we STUN
bled against the tower of Babel or are
stopped by the PROV of the ark and
then decline going any farther"
Comfortable little Denmark shares no
less in the wise forethought of Martin
Luther whose ideas of reform were suf-
ficiently liberal to enable him to see
that departure from the faith of his
ancestors in what he regarded as essen
tial points of doctrine, need not include
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

In hundreds Of Swedish homes today
the newcomer from distant America
tells his kindred of the great republic
of the west, the activities of which he
will enjoy in a few weeks. Meanwhile
he will make the most of the feast he
has gone home to enjoy. He win be
present at the distribution of presents
on Christmas eve. when American pros
perity will find affectionate and gener-
Gus expression. The song and dance
around the Christmas tree will revive
the recollections and pleasures of his
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

appearance of the priests in their gold
embroidered robes, and the devoutness
of the people.
Christmas is the festival combining
most successfully the indulgence of the
social with the religious impulses of hui
man nature Its observance continues
to gain on the ultra professionalism which
aimed at blotting it out of the church
calendar.
That archbishop of York who in the
thirteenth century on the occasion
of the marriage at Christmas of
Scottish princess gave 500 fat oxen and
1000 marks as his contribution TO the
feast was surely the jolliest of church,
men.
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heard voice, Come with me-" and
with feeling of only half conscious
ness he obeyed.
That Christmas day, which in face
of his grand prospects in the future
ought to have been the most happy day
of his life, the poor cashier was lodged
in one of her maiestys prisons.
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CHAPTER II1-THE CONFESSION.

CHAPTER III-THE confession.
In villa on the outskirts of the town
there lay languishing upon what was to
prove his deathbed an elderly gentle
man. He had been suffering for some
months, but now he felt his life to be
ebbing away fast and had given up all
hope of restoration to health.
He began to think of things other
than those of time, and his mind natu-
rally reverted to the deeds of his past
life. He was experiencing somewhat
the bitter feelings of a remOrse which
ever attend the end of misspent life,
and he was heard to groan aloud in his
anguish of soul.
1t was morning, and the October sun
was forcing it's way through the green
blind and white shades in the bedcham-
Der window.
The doctor had just entered the cham
Der and had taken hold of the patients
wrist.
Had bad night, hear"
Yes, DOCTOR" he said, as DR.. Mon
trose looked him full in the face and
Shook his head sadly.
You are fretting. Sinclair I believe
you are in great trouble. Tell me, is
there anything preying on your mind?"
The poor man turned in his bed and
groaned.
'Ah! I could see it in your face. Get
it off your mind. Trouble sends a man
to his grave quicker than anything
else
another groan escaped from the suf
ferer's lips, and after a short pause,
during which he seemed to be thinking,
the perspiration gathering on his brow,
he looked up into the doctors face, and
in his countenance was pictured con-
centration of misery.
You will not spurn me altogether"
Sinclair said feebly and in broken
speech. You will let me die in peace,
if that is possible. 1t was an evil hour. I
must have been possessed of a thousand
devils! Jealousy! Jealousy! 1 felt the
bitter pangs of jealousy quite as much
as now feel the punishment of remorse
which 1 richly deserve! When we are
jealous, doctor, we are devils incarnate,
and there is no telling what we will not
do I now declare to you that James
Fillmore is innocent. 1 stole the notes.
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1t was Christmas morning James
Fillmore, on looking out of the sitting
room window, perceived that the ground
and trees and housetops were powder
ed with snow. He admired the scene
presented to his gaze; to him it was
picturesque A robin redbreast hoped
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-16

the revolver, which was fixed above It,
the muzzle pointing to the small hole
in the mortar between two stones. The
spring, however, which caused the ex-
plosion Of the pistol, was fastened on
the inner side of the door, and so ar
ranged that either pressure on the
door or an adverse force compressed It,,
My leaning the weight of my hand.
against the door when had stopped
down to peer into the hole had operated
the spring, as had Jackson's body when
he backed from me.
Clever rascal, that Jackson, and o.
patient one" remarked Sonntag.
"Then you know he robbed the
bank?" 1 asked.
"Oh, yes, we knew it, and have known
it for some time," Sonntag said, dryly
"Then why was he not arrested2" I
continued.
well, we wanted to recover the prop
evty also. He had 1t hidden around
his huntlng-lodge somewhere, we were
quite sure, but he was too cunning for
us, and we could not discover where
1t was. Then yesterday you told me
of the walled-up cellar, and I knew
had him."
From what you tell me now. and
what I have heretofore thought of'your
peculiar ways, I suppose I am right in
surmislng that you are a. detecti ve," I
said.
ayes, I am detective" he quietly re-
sponded.
Sand your name is not Sonntag?"
"No, Wilson is my name. 1t was
simply a stroke of chance that made
me your lawyer and agent for short
time. 1t was necessary to be present
here, and the death of your former
agent came most OPPORTUNITY"
$50 then Jackson never suspected
your"
mo. Atleast believe not"
"And how did you come to suspect
Jackson?" asked, curiously.
"By looking up his record"
"Why, was he regular criminal?"
mo. Not until he robbed the bank.
He used to be in the employ of large
safe mandatory as an experton locks.
When we found that out we were GER
tain he was the man in the bank who
could open the lock, when the time
piece was off, without knowing the
combination"
Did the detectives know of Mr.. Nor
ley's connection with the affair? If
not, I could easily keep secret1what I
knew.
sand you think Jackson was alone
in the AFFAIR."" I asked, with a view t o
ascertaining how much Sonntag, or
Wilson, knew.
He cast upon me one of his whimsical
looks, and after a pause replied: AT
first it seemed quite certain there was
some one connected with Jackson In
the affair. But now find there was
not"
Here Skinner, who had been ID stening
to our conversation, glanced qui clzly up
at Wilson, and I saw some. signal
flashed between the two.
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nothing. I knew of your fathers con-
nection with the affair long before you
did"
Before you married me?" she asked,
looking up eagerly.
eyes, long before"
"And you wished me to be your wife,
even when you knew? Then you really
did love me. What noble old boy you
are! And am SO happyl"
We sat there long time in silence.
What need of wordsl The calm and
peaceful night seemed benediction.
The stars above twinllled, but not one
of them shone with the resplendency
which beaIned from the eyes of my be-
loved wife.
l look forward to the future with
keenest pleasure, knowing well there
can be no Interrupted Current in the
flow of life's happiness.
THE END.
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followed by an exclamation OF satisfao-
tlon from Sonntag, for Immediately the
door swung open.
Now, then, Mr.. Conway, you can
investigate this mystery" he said, com
ing toward me.
While Mr.. Perry and Skinner were en-
gagged in searching for the cause of the
voice and the pistol-shots, Sonntag
spoke in low, earneDt tones;
"Where is the man who came down
after your" he asked.
I pointed toward the inner apart
ment.
what, did Jackson lock him up
there? How did he succeed" Then he
paused, and, holding the lantern higher,
gazed thoughtfully in my face. dead,
too? You don't mean to tell mel"
I nodded my head.
"Lord Almighty" sonntug ex-
claimed, and then turned slowly from
me and Joined the two at the door.
"Mr. Conway, come here" Mr.. Perry
called TO me. "See," he said, when ]
came up, "here Is the voice"
On one side of the door was wooden
box, In which was a photograph.
"You observe this WIRE" began Skin
ner 1T is attached to the instrument,
and runs down seemingly in the
ground. Now I'll go and step on the
plank and see II the wire is not moved
and the photograph set a-going." He
did so, and a clock-work arrangement
was set in motion which communicated
with the instrument,
LET us see what pulls the wire," said
Mr.. Perry.
We went over to the plank, and saw
that Skinner had raised it so we could
look underneath. There was steel
spring under one end, which was COM
pressed when a weight was put upon
the plank. The compression operated
lever which pulled the wire attached to
it. The wire ran through an iron pipe
under the stones toward the phono-
graph, the other end being fastened to
the clock apparatus as we had already
seen.
An arrangement like that which oper-
ates the photograph was also used for
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"And what may your name be7 Are
you q detective, too?" asked OF Skin
ner.
EYES," he replied, simply, II am u
detective and Skinner is my name"
"Why did you try to shoot me"
IT didn't. fred In the mir. Still,
did want you TO think I did. It was
for two purposes; One, TO brighten you
away until this affair was settled; an
other, to make you really down on me.
You see, jackson at last seemed to
suspect me, and / thought If / could
show him you were terribly down ON
me it would put me all the closer in
his confidence"
"0h, you succeeded in making him
believe you were his triend?" I re-
marked. worked the pal racket ON
him, ehP
"As much as / could"
"Then you really were not treacher-
Gus TO your contract with Miss Nor
ley?"
"Good God, no. Who could play false
to her?" Skinner exclaimed, in such
convincing tones that was satisfied.
Here Mr.. Perry broke In, your
name will come out resplendent, Nell
son, when the whole truth is known,
and we will take care that it be known
that you allowed yourself TO be made
a martyr Of, by enduring the suspicion
for the sake Of aiding the search for
the real robbers. Now then, come, gen.
tlemen. Let us go into the other place."
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unougnr winch might cause her unhap-
piness-surely such love WINS atone
ment enough for the evil he had
wrou0ht.
Mr.. Perry was standing beside IRE as
these thoughts flew through my mind.
81 cannot understand how OF why
Sylvester Morley should become mixed
up in this affair and so meet his DEATH"
the president said, in grave tones.
"Surely-but then that is too wild a
thought to utter. But there Is solno-
thing cannot understand about it,"
"oh, Mr.. Perry" ] exclaimed, ut Is
my fault. l should have explained be-
fore. but the affair has sent my wits
wool-gatherng.' ! handed him the
bond had picked up, giving brief ac-
count Of the finding. Then went on:
After found the bond, Immediately
informed Mr.. Morley, as he was an in
terested party, being one of the trus-
tees of the bank, and l wished some
older heads advice, explained every
thing to him in answer to the numer-
GUS questions he asked me-"
Mr. Perry was listening intently, as
were also Wilson and Skinner, and the
perspiration broke from my forehead
as ] went on with the gigantic lie.
"It seems he could not resist attempt
ing an investigation himself, and-and
so came here. was in the cellar when
he came down, but it was as dark as
pitch, and 1 thought it was one of the
robbers and that was trapped. L did
not discover the truth until too late"
"Ah, that explains it ALL" Mr. Perry
said, when I had finished. "That was
Morley, truly. He was always that
kind of man, and would never de-
pend upon another to accomplish
things when he could do it himself"
l could not help glancing furtively
at the two detectives, and received
from each a nod Of approval.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
The Hou..on Lyccum.

Tho work of fitting IN the elegant rooms
OF the Lycepm In tho Mason building has
been pushed forward as rapidly az possible.
and soon order will have been evolved out
OF the chaotic appearance. (which tho
rooms have presented for the past two
weeks. The task Of moving and rearrapg-
ing this immense library. was an under
linking. the magnitude OF which no one can
properly appreciate except those upon
whom the work devolved. The shelving Ia
now all In position and the hooks are
being rapidly assorted ana put In their
proper places. In one more week every
thing w.ll be In APPLE pie order and Hous-
ton VIII have library and reading room
which will be a credit to the city and OF
which 1t VIII he proud. Something OF tho
kind has been very much needed here for
long while., and the time has arrived
when II nifty be considered a necessity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
Personal MENTION.

Miss Kate Melville OF Galveston. after
spending week as the guest OF Miss Edith
sweeney, has returned to the Island CITY.
Miss Berthe John OF Minneapolis. Mimi,
IN Visiting nj the horne OF Mrs. James
Price, 26ld Brazos street,
Major Spencer Hutchins is getting ready
to take his annual Eastern trip, and viii
leave In few days for New York.
Miss NJ r. Watson, who has boea de-
famed on account Of quarantine, expects
10 return next week and resume her school.
Colonel J. G. Andrews returned yeste,
Gay morning over the Central from visit
70 Washington. New York and Aghevllc,
N, G..
Captain A. NJ Lawson Ia laid up with
a badly snrained ankle. and VIII 10 10 St
Josephs innrmary until he RECEIVERS from,
his injuries.
Mr., and Mrs, W. r. McElroy and A. ].
wheeler and family returned Yesterday
morning from two months visit to Min.
neapclis. MINI.
Ernest Ashcr. prominent New YorN
manufacturer. and W. II. Moreland, man,
aver OF the Manitou Soda Water com.
pany OF Colorado. are at the Luwlor
Miss Edna n, Sw,ndell. who ia nov
living at Beaumont. Texas, Ia spending
Saturday and Sunday visiting rclativol
and friends In the city. Miss Edna 4
quite Il fayorite among her many Houstol
friends. who regret very much her chang,
OF residence' from this city TO beaumont
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4 Hoa.t6aa no ~. Aavance ment

Henry A. Dyer. who has been with the
DcMerritt Shoe company for the last three
ssAr. has accepted situation with the
Western Union Telegraph company Many
friends Will miss hiz patient and obiiging
mAnnHr In the trying business Of fitting
en shoes. but their loss IL hia gain as re-
gard. increase Of salary and advancement
n the husiueks world Hk courteous
manners and bright snaile viii Win him
friends wherever he goss
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spiritualintsc Meessnw.

!. Ina regular Sunday aftsrnoon meesin,
80 lecture Of ths Houston Spiritual Co
elsty mixes plase It bryan hall this after
neon ~ $50 o'clock Professor r Il
&3ssghaw VIII otncIsts on tho rostrum,
4 9p9nN auxtliafy 4 10 I. n. rhc
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Our Underwe
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Ladies who may want Z
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wear, be 1t Muslin, krE'
Silk, will find just what Y
may want in this line.
petent saleslady who /,
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special care to please vi
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Handkerchief FURRY.
Lots of Good Things.

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now S@ le" cover, n'y patterns value 'o' aeh Csc
SuS M canon '~ age 2 to years. 124C
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o'H" now S' @, S age" up to years value Soc Csc
each % "' e"a VIZ" " tn"Ns nicely made worth 90: Csc
"S S"' Dresses pFc''y made. ages and Csc
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OUR MODESTO.
Mrs. Shepherd
Nee Hafer,
Nee Hafer,

Has arrived from New York
and can be seen in our Dress
Making Pariors--third floor,
take elevator. All Of the
latest designs can now be
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engage your time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-06-24
ABOUT PRoMINENI People.

Gen. Cadorna, who commanded the
Italian troops when they took posses
sion of Rome in 1870. died recently at
the age of So years.
DIR. Jameson, according to the Cape
Town Times, will return to South
Africa TO carry ME Rhodes transconti.
mental wire TO Lake Tanganyika.
The duchess OF York was married
July 8. 1898. June 20, 1894; December IA.
1895, and April rs, 1897, are the dates of
the births of her three children.
Miss Mary Isabella Potter, who was
ordained as an Episcopal deaconess In
New Haven recently, Is the first wom-
an TO take orders in the diocese OF Con.
necticut.
A movement Is on foot to erec.a monu-
ment TO Henri Vieuxtemps, the famous
Belgium violinist. The monument will
be erected at Verviers, the birthplace
of the musician.
| Gov. Robert L. Taylor, of Tennessee,
who, IL is said, will resign. achieved no.
toriety during his candidacy by playing
violin, while making speeches. He
now says he is tired of the ingratitude
OF politics"
Senator wellington. of Maryland, in.
terests himself while the senate is in
session in looking over newspaper clip.
pings about himself. He subscribes 10 q
news-clippings bureau and reads every.
thing that is said about himself with a
great deal of interest.