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BRANDY BARRELS BoRED.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22,-Chef
Food Inspector Dockery, and the Unit
ed States government, represented by
Collector of the Port Wise. United
States District Attorney Foote and
Marshal Barry Baldwin, came into col
lision last night. This clash of au-
thority occurred in the freight yards
of the Southern Pacific company. II
was the outcome of Dockery's attempt,
in the interest of pure food and the
good name of one of the most import
ant industries of California, to prevnt
the shipment of 105 barrels of adul-
terated brandy to London
The inspector located the consign-
ment on the cars and bored holes ii
three of the barrels, allowing the
brandy to escape. Before he could de-
stroy the rest, w. j. Hardy local
freight agent of the company, and E.
F. Gerald. foreman of the freight sheds,
laid violent hands on him.
The railroad men telephoned to the
police station, and in response Ser
geant Donovan and a posse went to
the yards. They refused to interfere
with Dockery AS Hardy and Gerald
continued to protest, the inspector ar
rested them for interfering with an
officer in the discharge of his duty.
They were released on their own recoS-
nizance During Dockery's absence
from the freight yard, the consignment
of brandy was switched from its
original location, and, when he re-
turned, he could not find it. The rail-
road people sent for Collector Wise and
Marshal Baldwin. When they arrived.
they had conference, and it was
agreed to do nothing more inGthe mat
ter at present. Dockery says he acted
under the pure food laws. +s
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interrupting her attempt at proselyt-
ism, but so graciously and pleasantly
that she could not take offenSe there
at.
II warned you not a moment ago of
my conceit," said. ut is so assured
that it apprehends no danger to my
well-being that it cannot successfully
resist. l am now a free woman and
absolute mistress of my life. If op-
portunity in, the form Of love comes
to me, shall succumb to 1t without
reserve. have earned by long proba-
ton the right to do so. But, mother,
I am not so optimistic as to expect
anything so happy as that. 1 fear the
indulgence of. my vanity is the chief
good the gods have seen fit to decree
me, except, possibly-God grant it
the heart of1my child"
And then, I remember, at mention of
her my voice trembled, and the tears
came into my eyes. Acting, as is my
won't on the impulse of the moment, I
did an unusual, an unheard-of, thing,
which quite shocked Kate when l later
related it to- her: I leant quickly for
ward, and pressed my lips to those of
the woman who had forsworn all mere
human emotions, but in whom I saw
at that instant not the official recluse.
but the being who was to occupy
towards my little one the relation whose
duties it was impossible for me to as
sumo. -,
BE good to her." implored brokenly.
20 mother, talk to her of me. l have
done nothing since I left her father
which renders me unfit for her entire
love and respect. Tell her not that am
an actress, a dancer, a toy with which
to amuse a public, but that I am lone
ly woman who has worked hard and
steadfastly to win her living; that I am
a repentant mother toiling now with a
new ambition, that of enriching and
properly establishing her child; that I
am good, that 1 am pure, that, if I
have errsd il the past through deserving
those to whom was bound, will atone
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secrecy, and she shall come and supply
that interest whose place has been SO
long and SO unworthily filled by a fic-
titious substitute
And so four more years passed, un-
marked by events Of Importance, I'M
less except the occasions upon Whlch
visited the convent, where had the
delightful satisfaction of watching the
gradual development Of a sweet and
exquisitely lovely girlhood. had
come to love the, child with an absorb
ing affection, which she returned WITH d
species Of alteration. She never cues
toned me as to the occupation which
prevented me from having her con-
stantly with me, for her attitude to-
wards me, worshipful as 1t was, yet
was somewhat timid and constrained,
lacking that familiarity which permits
perfect freedom Of intercourse. l be-
lieve that she thought me engaged in
some manual employment, for she
would often kiss my hands tenderly.
and deprecate the necessity OF their
beauty being turned to account.
She was developing rapidly, both In
mind and body and promised to be fair
Of face and she had always been of
spirit Her expression was adorably
pure and innocent, and her big blue
eyes were so candid and trustful, SO
unsuspicious Of evil or malice, that
their glances penetrated the slime OF
corruption which had formed over
stagnant depths of -slumbering re-
solves, and aroused in one inclination
stanchly to range oneself upon the
side of virtue I never felt so over
whelmed with my own worldliness as
when was with her, and her ignorance
of life in it's active aspect, her absolute
unconsciousness of what was going on
without the walls Of her convent, her
inexperience, and the unsuspicious-
ness that anticipated and apprehended
nothing of the powerful and turbulent
emotions which make up the strife
called existence, at times terrified me,
filing me with forebodings Of that mo-
ment when full perception of the true
meaning of life should awaken within
her. And how, among other disclosures.
would the revelation of my true stand
ing in the world effect her? was cow
ardly concerning it, and, but for the
crying demands of my love that hung
cred to have her with me, I would
gladly have deferred the exposition be-
yond that seventeenth year when I
had promised to allow myself her COM
partnership.
That period was still year off, how
ever, and I would borrow no trouble
on it's account. Especially as just then
I had ample occupation for my atten-
ton in the opening of new interests,
which threatened somewhat danger
ously to rival Lisa'a claims upon my
exclusive regard
That winter I was trying an expert
ment which former pronounced sue
cesses in New York had seemed to war
rant testing. had rented a theater
for the whole season, giving wide
and constantly varied repertory, and
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enjoying beyond measure the delight Of
a fixed establishment. I had taken a
charming suite Of rooms in new and
splendidly appointed apartment house,
where I had all the privacy and COM
fort of an individual home without the
annoying detail of housekeeping. Jean
was with me as companion, poor Kate
having died the previous winter
was as happy as a child with a new toy,
and felt a promotion of greater Joy
and content that I had yet known.
l went to the trouble of unpacking
many Of the rare and beautiful things
had accumulated in my long wonder
lngs, and with these adjoining my
rooms, had reason to feel proud and
satisfied with their appearance.
My carriages and horses were Sc
lected for me by men who understood
such things, and who saw that all my
stable. appointments were what they
should be. My servants were as we'll
trained and imposing as those of a.
duchess; my menage as well conducted
as that of a model English household.
and my whole establishment placed
upon footing of elegance and luxury
that entitled it to the notice and COM
mendation Of the most Indifferent or
exacting individual My gowns-my
whole wardrobe, in fact-had been
fashioned by French fingers and de-
signed. by French taste. It was not
strange that with my beauty at its
best, and my reputation at its height.
I should have become at once the
fashion of the hour, the gossip of the
clubs, and the favorite subject of con-
versation at o'clock teas
And, for some strange and unac-
,countable reason, all the old-ti1ne
vanity and love Of excitement, which
had SO long lain half-dormant within
me, seemed suddenly, that winter kim
died into my life. For years I had not
thrown myself into distraction and d.,
version, had not slipped so eagerly and
with such satisfaction at the streams
of adulation and admiration which my
charms provoked, as / was prompted
then to do. It was as though I had
become magically rejuvenated, with all
the zest and gaiety Of youth marvel
lously restored.
Il do not know you, madame" staid
little Jean would say. You are not a
woman any more, but a girl, younger
by years and years than ~
Il am glad, then, Jeanie," would
laugh, for then my Lisa shall be my
twin sister, and we will be young to-
gether."
My rooms were not adorned thus ar
tistically and luxuriously for the edit
cation Of Jean and me only. enter
tanned much, but men chiefly, for, with
some few notable exceptions, the women
Of my acquaintance in New York were
not then such as chose to make my
friends. But had ever preferred the
companicnship of men, and did not
crave that OF my own SEX Jean amply
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CHAPTER V.

Lisa's father had left no will, there
fore there was nothing to prevent my
assuming guardianship Of the child. 1
found that she had been purposeiy
kept in ignorance of my profession,
and, when 1 perceived how exceeding
ly simple and unworldly she was, it
became matter of moment to me to
guard against her enlightenment.
I had become suddenly covetous of
her respect, as well as greedy of her
affection. Therefore it behooved me
scrupulously to regard those prejudices
in which she had been reared, and to
permit no shock of unwelcome revela-
ton that might trouble or alarm her
gentle little soul. For it was tender,
conscientious, easily disturbed spirit,
this that had so Unexpectedly come into
my keeping. And perhaps I loved it
the better in that it so slightly resem-
bled my own impetuous nature.
For few days 1 left Lisa with the
deacon and his good wife, both Of
whom dearly loved her, until I could
decide where I had best bestow her.
For, setting aside my constantly in
creasing resolution that she should not
at present know what was my status
in life, it was obviously impossible that
a nomad such as I should drag a child
about the country with her. 1t was
Kate Greeley who solved the vexed
question for me.
She was Romanist, and had explicit
confidence in the institutions of her
church. She could conceive of no
better or safer harborage for young
girl than a convent, and at once pro-
posed such a refuge for Lisa. I had
not prepossession for Or against these
training schools, and the idea was ac-
ceptable to me. AT her recommended
ton 1 made application to a sisterhood
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in the future in such measure as to
wipe out all memory of former error.
Tell her thisAtelf her. / care not half
so. much for her lessons as that she
learns to adore me. And if you tut teach
her that, mother, let me know what
furnishings your altar needs, what vest
ments your priests require; what. sums
are wanted for your poor, and my hand
shall not be niggardly in it's gratitude %
The mother had started at my earess,
and a warm flush mantled her white
cheeks. Her dignity seemed to be some
what touched by my impetuous bride,
yet she was tender and considerable Of
my emotion.
y"Our duty needs not to be purchased,
my child" she rejoined, drawing herself
little aloof. "All the natural inclina-
ton of your child's heart towards you
shall be fostered. I promise you; but
remember, the love of God comes even
before that of parents"
I set my teeth hard, but governed my
tongue, although with some difficulty.
I ws sorely tempted to submit that the
love of God had already once divorced
my life from its natural objects Of affec-
ton. But I held my peace, and allowed
my mind to dwell upon that far-distant
day when Mr.. Mavis and I had our
chance encounter with the cart of
calves Ny exultation over the Lord S
fancied discontinue re2urrcd to me, and
I fear irreverently paraphrased to my
self my fomer exclamation, applying
it to the present possibility that now
threatened me.
We'll. He shall not get her." vowed
internally, and made my adieu to the
stately mother. 9l1s y
Having thus properly established my
daughter, I'continued my life as before.
Only now new direction and purpose
seemed given my efforts, and I devoted
myself to my profession with far more
interest and ardor Of course, by this
time had no longer the advantage Of
novelty to recommend me, but, never
theless, my popularity had in no degree
diminished.AIsk kept thoroughly abreast
of the times, and made my yearly trips
abroad in search of newsideas and fresh
productions. My manager was most dis
Greet, and never allowed me to remain
long enough in any place to cause my
powers of attraction to pail. My hold
upon the favor of the public seemed
to grow instead Of wane, and I was
equally at honiesHl. the chief cities Of
three continents.
There were times when wearied pro-
foundly of the life, when the clack Of
the applause became an intOlerable din
in my ears, and crayed the peace and
retirement of a private life. But
knew that there, must be something to
take the place of the excitement upon
which I had SO long depended, and
would say to my impatient heart:
'sWait little, and Lisa will be Of an
age to complement your position ac-
curately: then there shall be no more
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in remote and exceedingly quiet lit
tie country town in West Virginia,
where they consented to receive my
little one. / accompanied her thither
and placed her in charge of the mother
superior, whom 1 found most distin-
guished and attractive woman, the
member of an old Southern family
which had been ruined by the Civil
war.
shared with her the fact of my be-
ing an actress, telling her frankly and
without reserve the main points in my
history. l likewise informed her that
Lisa supposed that my separation from
her father had been merely the result
of incompatibility, that she was quite
ignorant of my public career, and that
it was my urgent desire that the truth
be concealed from her until such time
as saw fit to disclose 1T with my own
lips. To all of which the mother, hay
ing been woman of the world before
becoming eonventual recluse, listen
ed sympathetically and reassuringly.
When I concluded:
Madam" she said gently, but with
plain significance, 81 quite understand
- w
shall be respected Not within these
sacred walls, at least, shall your child
learn anything to distress her filial
love and respect"
Nor elsewhere, mother I returned,
lifting my head somewhat proudly, Il
have no fear that my daughters eyes
shall find aught to offend them when
she shall be old enough to can intel
Egently the pages Of her mothers his
tory 1t Is simply that I wish her
young prejudices not to be strained
prematurely.
but yet looked professionally disturbed.
with your great charm and beauty
you must have been often severely
tempted Of the devil she 'hazarded =
Not so often as you think, perhaps,
mother" [ replied, smilingly. II have
no heaet-that is, for men. My excess
sive vanity has preserved my virtue.
feel myself Of too great consequence
to he wasted on a single man. My
eoncei': is enormous and conceit is the
very asrlor Of self-i1terest. Therefore
Is M moral integrity we'll conserved p
II is yet early in the day." she said.
You are still a syoupg. woman. Tempt
alton may assaii you when you least
expect it. II you were but of our com
munich. now, and had the infallinle
voice OF the church to direct you
ross and extended my hand to her,
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SUGAR CONTRIBUTION.

Twenty-nine pounds Of sugar per annum d
said to be the average consumption per man.
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deed, she fatherfrepelled than attract
ed me, although 1 could recognize in
her that indefnable quality which ren-
dered her so alluEing to men, It was a
meretricious and artificial charm, an
acquired and carefully perfected para
site, which covered the rude bark of an
essentially coarse nature with an ex-
traneous and surprisingly brilliant
growth of exotic bloom. 1t was per-
haps the very contrast between the
trunk and the bloom that fascinated
and provoked to interest the. beholder.
She had come hither determined to gain
her own ends, and she had gained
them. And I felt as stood beside the
chimneypiece and reviewed our inter-
view. after she had departed with
many gracious words Of farewell that
she was woman who might well boast
Of her tenacity Of purpose, for I did
not believe that it often befell that
Mrs. Dicky Quintard failed to accom-
plish her aims. felt myself weak and
infirrn beside her; realized how easily
she had conquered my opposition; 1
considered that 1 had been wax in
her hands. And wondered how it
would have been if some greater point
had been at issue between u.s.. I spec
ulated upon the probability Of my hav-
}np been able to summon strength to
re sist. her Establishments, or her tenn.
ner.4 had she seen fit to exercise the
latter. and the result of, my reflections
was a feeling Of deep satisfaction that
a mere prejudice and not a principle
or a passion had challenged our wills
to combat.
The night of othe 2Sth Of January.
1s9-. I am nat likely to forget Only
one year ago, is It? I had thought 1t
twenty. Am i only one year older by
actual reckoning than that woman,
who, tricked ontoin all the bravery Of
latter-day pupple and fine linen, was
that eveningawhirled. with the light
eager pleasure of a child, from the
scene of one triumph to that of an
other! How could have cared for 1t
all SO much7 It had never given me
any satisfaction worth calling such.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-31
4 STEP FORWARD.

The bill providing for the representa-
ton of the United States on any interim.
tional monetary conference that may he
called, passed the Senate Friday by the
satisfactory mniority of As tc 4, thus con-
clusively demonstrating the fact that the
almost unanimous sentiment of this
country is in favor of recognizing the
rights of silver as money metal, and
showing also that despite the hostile
efforts of the friends OF gold. the white
metal will ere long be restored TO its
rightful place. Senator Hoar's remarks
while the bill was under discussion were
most pertinent and Suggestive. lie
showed not only that the leading states.
men an" legislators OF France favored the
double standard of gold and silver: but
That, according to the admission OF II
member oil the present British cabinet, IA
majority of .ler maiesty's government
was also OF the same opinion. Such being
the trend of events, there is but little
doubt but That silver is in fair WAY to
receive proper recognition; for, along
with the drift OF public opinion in that
direction, stands forth the fact that every
year Of the increased production OF gold
aud she enforced depreciation Of silver
tends 70 lessen The disparity in their
values and 20 bring hack the metals TO
she equilibrium that existed before the
'aar=tul legislation Of 1873 RELOCATED the
white metal TO back seat with the con-
Sefuent loss Of billions OF dollars TO the
lsborels and producers OF the country.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-31
ALI. DANGER OVER.
l,aioIi-

H. is understood that the treaty between
Nenezuela and Great Britain. drawn up
under the heads agreed uoon by Secre-
'tary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefo.e. is
almost complete and viii probably be
signed and sent 20 Venezuela for the ac-
zion Of the I enezuelan congress on the
next mail steamer. which leaves New
York in weeks time While there are
small T@oin-s Fet 20 b. Arranged, none OF
SaeER aes a Importance tsve that rela.
iEg 70 .ae personnel Of tA- commission
IL szs net ar mr.. Intended To name ,h=
E-sfsctaasgc~ n EA= ir=Ery. bl, To PROV Z .
s5ecl=r,hitE f0r sa+ -i4-stsa 0; kle aybisra-
loes fr1Sts A4aOng distinguished jurists OF
sse United stats za9 Great Britain,
iear;ag 20 r1e slp.ezne .c-Sarts II the two
countries thu designation .; She iniivid-
-s.zis- Hsu--e<, !, has .t,z-ll found 10 b.
desirable, h. order 90 sAv- time, =, vel,
zs 20 guasa against possible friction in
she futEr- 20 name the-. individuals.
BESIDES, it = believed thai in this manner
Nenezuels can ~ satisfied ia advance
that her ca>- rests IN The hands u at least
two arsiurntor- who cannot liz suspected
of bias.
1t is pretty well understood chat these
Two arbitrator> will lee cho-tn from the
United States supreme bench, and it j.
more than probable that Chief Justice
l'ulle, and Justice Brewer will lac named.
such delay a. has occurred in complete
ing the last stages of the NEGOTIATIONS is
due,it l. skid 10 the difficulty IN selecting
hc Brit sh srbiirators. From the present
aspect Of the matter, however there is
every ieason "a lselivc that this will he
arranged in the course OF Il very few days.
and that no otirsr obstacle of Importance
will he en' ountcych in concluding the
treaty.
Tie Venezuelan congress has been
called To meet in regular session ON the
Goth Of February: iitt ii MAY hc readily
advanced, if neccestry. TO meet any time
Between that dat and the LIST of Febrt-
AIRY. AS the treaty can hardly arrive at
Caracas, however. much before the middle
of the month. the government i, not
iikely to take advantage OF the pernis-
sorry law.
Justice Brewer, so far, has refused
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-31
To Cure

either to confirm or deny the report that
he and Chief Justice Fuller had been up.
pointed on the commission; but it is gem
orally believed that such is the case. The
satisfactory adjustment of this matter,
which had such portentious aspect bat
little over d year ago, and the consumma-
ton OF II general treaty of arbitration be-
tween the United States and Great Bril-
tain, are two of the greatest events Of
modern times, and must 90 very far to-
wards convincing the world that the two
great En- glishs speaking nations fully real
ize the fact that blood is thicker than
water and are resolved. if general good
will and mutual concessions can prevent
Il rupture between them, that hcnceforth
they will live',at peace with each other,
being rivals only in promoting the arts
and sciences and the prosperity and pro-
9rcSS of the human race.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-31

No man in the country enjoys the re-
cent defeat of Senator Butler in his
efforts to control the action of the North
Carolina Legislature in the matter of
electing % United States Senator than
Hon. Thomas e. Watson, Of Georgia In
"a recent letter he refers to the national
chairman of the Populist party as ''des-
picable person. and there is little doubt
hut that he is ready to use much stronger
and more vitaperativc language when the
opportunity is afforded. Butler may
have been somewhat spoiled b. success
and Aattery; but the people of the United
States generally without regard to party
can not hello feeling grateful to him for so
-efIectHally sqaielcting the great Georgia
.femaGogue in the late Presidential cam
pnion
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-31

General .Aager, of Michigan, has been
rendered the position Of Secretary of War
in Presidentelect McKinley's Cabinet,
and it is needless to add that he has
promptly accepted the protlercd place.
While in his case virtue may not he its
own reward, it is nevertheless certain
that chronic office. seekers will take heart
at his success and he more importunate
than ever in their forts to Sc cure share
of the loeves and fishes distributed by
every incoming administration.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-31
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