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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28
sTEAMBOATs-
Bay Line James River Route
for Baltimore.
Close Connection for All Points
North.


Appointed sailing days, every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
at 3P. NJ Freight received daily
Until 5 ?. h. Elegant state-rooms,
heated by steam and lighted by
electricity.
For tickets, State-room reserva.
tons and further information, ap-
ply to II. NJ. BOIKlN,
General Agent. $50 L. Main ST.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
e1rAORICE n. HERuE1

at present, yes. But we must work
up to that end-play the atfectionate
and sympathetic friend. You leave
the details to me-"
"And fair division?'
Trust me-" and for moment n
smile played around the edges of his
thin lips.
The following morning there arrived
q basket of tie very choicest flowers,
addressed to Miss Clifford and accom-
panied by card, inscribed Sergius
1vanovitch, but bearing no address,
and fresh floral offerings continued to
pour in each day, but of Sergius Ivan
Ovitch she saw nothing for nearly Il
week.
Here's pretty fix to be in, dear!!'
exclaimed Daisy, bursting into Zana's
room early ore morning, in great APP
parent agitation. You know that Mr..
Ivanovitch, who drove you home and
has ben sending you flowers? Well,
he has almost unlimited influence with
our stage manager, and so asked him
to get me cast for a new piece in which
is a part l particularly covet. and
which would be the making of me-"
Well said Zana, listlessly, 'has he
ref,lsed:"
y. ooh. no! On the contrary, he writes
me to say--here's the letter-that he
would gladly help me, but that he
doesn't exactly know how to set about
1t. Will l dine with him this evening
and explain what wish him to dog"
''That seems simple enough" re-
marked Zana, striving to affect an in
terest in her companions affairs.
Eyes, my DEAR" assented Daisy, as
suming very demure look, lit looks
simple enough, as you say. But, you
see, a girl in my position has to be
very careful about appearances. How
can l dine alone with Mr.. Ivanovitch
even though 1t is only to talk over a
business matter?"
II don't know" said Zana, sitting
little yawn. would it be thought i'm
proper"
I'm afraid it would" sighed Daisy,
|and Mr.. Ivanovitch, himself. evil
IDENTIFY has his doubts, for he suggests,
In postscript, that perhaps Miss Cliff
ford would honor him by accompany
ing me. OF course, if another lady
went with me, no one could think or
say anything
''Then you must find someone else to
accompany you.'' rejoined Zana, ''for
I cannot 60"
"Do. dear' pleaded Daisy, coaxing-
1y. II shall love you ever so much if
you will. lou have no idea what a
difference it would make to me to Sc
cure Mr.. Ivanovitchs influence at the
theater. And if las you once hinted)
you should think seriously of the stage
yourself, it will make just as great
difference to you. You have evidently
made a most favorable imDre SSiOn I'D
on Mr.. 1vanovitch (the flowers prove
that and he will be greatly pleased if
bring anyone else, he will be disap-
pointed and cross, and will revenge
himself on poor me by refusing to
back me up at the theater. Besides,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

SNOW, See Here" Painted Her ltes.
you repay me by cruel ingratitude.
Man, man! Why could you not leave
me alone to find peace and rest at
last?"
Because I don't hold with girls,
whatever their errors or misfortunes
may have been, running their souls for
all eternity by self-murder," was the
cripple's reply; and somehow the poor
distorted face seemed to light up with
fantastic kind of beauty as he spoka
the words. I'm but a miserable, daft
sort Of chap" he added, land I can't
think of most things. But know that
you were about to do wicked and &C
cursed thing. Here! You gave me
when 1 only asked you to buy half
penny paper. Take it back. I'm not q
beggar, and I'm not theft am a
bit queer in the head. Take 1t and
promise me you'll go home"
Something in the words and manner
of this outcast newsvendor touched
Zana as the eloquence Of Westmin-
eter canon might have failed to do.
Conscience whispered to her that be
was right, that she had, in sooth, been
about to commit a crime in the eyes
alike of God and man. Had she ef
fected her purpose her body would
now be lying in the Thames mud; but
was it certain that even the Divine
mercy extended to self-destruction?
In the action Of her half-witted, I'M
couth companion she seemed to recog-
nize the guidance Of an Almighty hand
stretched forth to save her. He was
loyal, too, and honest, this human
wreck; he disdained to accept what to
him would mean a large fortune, be-
slowed in the recklessness of contemp-
plated death. His words were those of
principle and his deeds those Of an
honest mf.l Therefore, she felt that
she could trust him, despite his almost
repellent exterior.
II have no home" she said to him;
at least none that can return to-"
That's odd," was his comment,
every odd. Plenty Of money and no
home-you can return to. It's clean
beyond me; but then I'm duller- witted
than other folks. But, anyhow, will
you promise not to do that again?"
And he pointed significantly to the par
apet.
"Yes," answered Zana YEARLY, II
promise"
"Come, that's better!' he said, releas-
ing her arm. "Now put these purses in
your pocket and try and think where
you'd better go. You can't stop here,
nor yet in the streets all night"
10 BE ContinuedJ
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
CHAPTER ri.
The Bridge of sishs.


Big Rem was striking eleven when
lana alighted from the cab at the top
OF northumberland avenue and walk
ed swiftly toward the Thames empank-
ment. Her experience of life had been
very, very brief. but it had BEEN
lengthy enough to convince her that "n
all sides We're deceit and trcachery,
and. In her despair, life seemed but a
lingering misery.
Her protesting lover had DIES arted
her nay. he had not scrupled even to
rob her as we'll; her protesting friend,
whom In her desolation she had trust
ed. had repaid the trust by engaging in
foul conspiracy against her.
BY following Ernest Norton to Eng
land She had made a return to her OWL
people impossible. TO prolong her ex-
istence In this cold. cruel country, call
ed England would be exposing herself
to further deceit, to fresh treachery.
She saw but one means Of escape from
the terrible duplicity around her.
Gather, forgive me, for know what
to do!' she murnlured; and, with this
plaintive prayer upon her lips, she
reached the stone parapet which sep.
arated her from the dark-howing river
the same Thames which had already
received the body ofthe man she deem
ed had betrayed her. BY the light Of a
lamp near Cleopatra's Needle she
gazed long and earnestly at the cold,
heaving water. 1t seemed too close to
her. She could swim a little, and she
dreaded that if she threw herself in
from so small height she would not
sink, but would perhaps instinctively
battle for the life she was so weary Of.
Just then. TOO. a policeman paused
close to her and eyed her suspiciously.
what are you doing here?" he de-
manded gruf1y.
II am looking at the river" answered
Zana quietly; and, without awaiting
any further questioning, she walked
quickly on. Presently she saw a row
of lights stretching across the river;
and she knew they must indicate a
bridge. High up, too they seemed;
high enough for her purpose rroba bly,;
far higher certainly, than the enbank-
ment. So she sped onward to Black
friars bridge.
Just before she reached her destina-
ton ragged. wretched looking man
besought her to buy all evening news
paper, Of which he had several under
his arm.
We OLIv SOlu I'VE SluCe { O'CLOCK,
lady" he added, by way of emphasiz-
ing his appeal.
You look very poor" said Zana pity
ingly. care you in want?" He did
look very poor-as pitiful an object as
one could we'll see. Moreover, he ap-
peared to be suffering from a compli-
cation Of paralysis and some form of
st. Vitus' dance. His mouth was 80
distorted and drawn to one side that
his words seemed to issue from a hole
in his left cheek; his eyelids opened
and closed with spasmodic rapidity,
and he shook in every limb, except the
right leg, which dragged behind him,
rigid and well-nigh useless. Such
sights are, alas! not rare in mighty
London, but to Zana they were new,
and her heart went out toward this
poor cripple.
Am in want?" he repeated slowly,
as though bordering over the words.
am when 1 don't sell the papers. You
see," he explained, lowering his voice
to a confidential tone, I'm not so
smart as some Of them at getting rid
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

the ccuch and then the fun trenchcr7
of these vile beings whom she had
fondly looked upon as friends, burst
upon her. Ivanovitch lay quite uncOn-
scious. But for the glimpse she had
obtained of his movements In the mir
ror. and her consequent exchange of
glasses. she would now lie lying as
helpless rs he was--and ut his mercy.
Her brain was in q whirl; hut she re-
gained sufficient composure to ring the
bell
"Where is the other lady who dined
here?" she asked the waiter.
event away in hanson, miss, to
the Empire, nearly half an hour ago."
was the reply.
This confirmation Of vile duplicity
was more than Zana, in her over
wrougt state Of mind, could endure.
Il am going. Also" she told the wait
er. 1.-THE gentleman is lying aslecp-ill
or drunken, know not which,"
'Drunk he Is, miss, and no mistake"
said the man. approaching the inani-
mate form on the couch. However.
Tn used to waiting on him. and I'll get
him into bed, snug and comfortable.
Shall call you a hanson, miss, or
will YOU use Mr.. Ivanovitch's brou-
gam? It's waiting outside, the coach
man having no orders to so yet"
Neither thank yon," said Zana.
COR, stay-I don't know the neighbour
hood. Get me hanson, and tell the
driver to take me to Charing Cross"
well. II the Russian hadn't turned
his little finger up to-day quite. so Oft
en-" soliloquized the waiter. as he de-
"What Are You Doing Here.
parted in search of the cab, II don't
think you'd have seen Charing Cross
tonight, young woman, whoever yous
are"
What was Zana's object in going to
Charing Cross? She had one. and one
only. She knew that it was near the
river.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

Without further comment Zana put
her purse In his hand. Then from the
bosom Of her dress she drew forth o
pocketbook, which she likewise gave
him.
II no longer need these things" she
said, simply. BE comfortable, poor
man and less hungry, and not so cold"
And SO left him, staring alternately at
purse and pocketbook and at her re-
ceding figure.
II may be as daft as they say l am"
he muttered, "but that lady Is dafter
than ever I was! Making for the
bridge, too! Easy to guess what that
means. But you don't do 1t, my lady
not il Daft Bill can hobble up in time
! to stop you!
Zana walked on to the bridge-that
bridge which has offorded last foot
hold to so many miserable beings-in-
tending to take the fatal leap from n
halfway spot, and so strike the river
in midstream. But, after the solitude
pared for the still considerable traffic
and numbers Of persons passing to and
fro
<AooNS uAAs oAC ucSll III W uSSOAApAAoAA
her purpose unseen; vet how could she
do so in sight Of all these people? She
must wait; later on they would dis
perse, and she would have the bridge
to herself. She noticed a stone seat
which would afford her a convenient
step to the parapet, at the right mo-
ment; and she walked aimlessly up
and down until she should find herself
alone. Twice she was accosted by be-
lated wayfarers who babe her Good
night" but receiving no response they
pursued their way without further mo-
testing her.
1t was dreary work, this waiting to
compass Death unseen; but Zana did
not heed the time. She knew that,
sooner or later, her opportunity would
comet mattered little at what hour.
Not until Big Ben's distant boom
had given forth 1 o'clock did she dis
Germ a chance of mounting the parapet
unnoticed. She made out dimly the
huddled up figure of a man, apparently
asleep in one corner of the stone seat,
but her swift movements would be lit
tie likely to arouse him.
Father. forgive me-" she once more
prayed. Forgive me, as 1 forgive
him" And so, her last thoughts cen
tering upon her recreant lover, she
stepped lightly on to the seat and
thence sprang on to the parapet.
So swift and agile were her move
ments that Daft Billy, keenly as he
was on the alert, was within an ace
of being too late to save her from the
death she sought so eagerly. But Prov
idence 80 willed it that his trembling
arms were claSped round her knees ere
she had taken the fatal leap, and that
she was half-dragged, hatfield to the
foot-walk.
"Now, see here, lady," painted her
rescuer, "I've got you hard and fast,
and if you don't promise me faithfully
to go home and give up this idea, I'll
give you in charge Of a policeman, so
help me, I VILLA" And he retained a
trembling grip Of Zana's arm, await
Ing her reply.
You are like all the rest" she re-
torted bitterly. 81 sought to do you
good, to make your life happier, and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

Saw the Russian Pour the Contents
of a Small Vile Into Her Glass.
you must see for yourself that there
can be no possible harm in two young
ladies accepting an invitation to din
ner"
"N-o," admitted Zana. Il see no
harm in it, but
II know" put in Daisy, quickly.
"You don's wish to do anything that
might look like encouraging Mr.. Ivano-
witch in his attentions toward yourself.
L quite understand that But, you
know, you yourself, told me you would
have sent the flowers back had YOU
known his address. Why not take this
opportunity to tell him so, and make
iim understand that such offerings are
distasteful to your
This sounded reasonable enough:
and the upshot of more persuasion and
coaXlng was that Zana finally consent
ed to accompany Daisy, upon the clear
understanding that no such request
would ever be made again.
She and Tana reached burlington
street at ha'i-past seven. where Sergi-
us 1vanovitch and tine brougham
awaited them. Nothing could exceed
the formal i;'.liteness of his greeting as
ne assisted them into the carriage and
TOOK the front seat himself. They were
then driven through succession Of
somewhat dingy streets, and finally
anghted at somewhat unpretentious
hotel, which, however, the Russian as
sured them was celebrated for it cui-
sine. They were evidently expected,
Tor the landlord himself at once con-
Quoted them to luXuriously-furni
apartment, upon the first floor, where
couvers had been laid for three.
Moreover, from the gorgeous display
OF plate, glassware and flowers, it was
clear that neither the Russian nor the
establishment had spared expense and
trouble to do honor to the fair guests.
From gastronomic point of view
the dinner was doubtless all that could
be desired, though Zana thought it in
terminably long, with it's ceaseless
succession Of courses. 1t struck her as
q little strange that, throughout the
protracted repast, nothing had been
said abou her companions theatrical
prospects-which she had supposed
would form the principal topic of con-
versation. But she concluded that the
theatrical business would be settled
before they separated.
II notice that you have given us no
champagne as yet" rem arked Daisy,
skilfully dissecting an ortolan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

1--WE are dining Ia Russo" laughed
Ivanovitch, land in Russia champagne
Is never served until the dessert makes
its appearance. How English people
can drink it with their joints has al
ways puzzled me. However, have some
now, If you like"
"No, never mind" was the reply.
You're dining us, and you shall do 1t
your own way"
There must be an end to all things.
even to Russian dinner; aid. In the
fullness of time, the promised cham
payne appeared with the dessert. A
few minutes later n waiter entered
with telegram. which he handed to
Daisy. With few words Of apology.
she opened it, read it, and handed 1t to
1vanovitch.
"What am to dog she inquired,
coolly.
The Russian glanced at lis watch.
'"rake this he replied. handing her
piece Of folded paper. half-irritably.
"Rather smart practice, though, isn't
it,"
zone has to be smart, nowadays"
she rejoined, covertly examining the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Obtaining Large Crvst,,.

Much difficulty has been e-,s,,.,,, !,
IN obtaining large-sized crys,a!g +. +.
said that large crystalg NAV h. ~"
cured in the following nann., .r.,
small crystal is SO mounted .ha, y,'',
In a saturated solution !, "a, H. ,'
tinuously rotated on itself nm 4 a,lss
OF several rotations to the .a[", 'L'
Potassiums and ammonium ar,nl ~.
per sulphide and sodium ean,.z,, ~.
said to give particularly fuc 49,,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Merc Dund1cr Of Ncryer.

Some peevish. luerulous people seem
mere bundles of nerves. The least sound
agitates their nervous scnsoriums and
rutfles their tempers. No doubt they are
born So But may not their nervousness
be ameliorated, If not entirely relieved?
Unluestionaby. and with Hostetter's
Bitters. By cultivating their digestion.
and insuring more complete assimilation
of the food will, this admirable cor
receive, they will experience a speedy
and very perceptible gain in nerve
quietude. Dyspepsia, biiousness, constt-
patton and rheumatism yield to the
BitterS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Simple

I'D like to know" said Edith. "why
they look at horses teeth to tell his
age.'
Huh! that's easy enough" said
lavlc. IF they're false he's old;
that's all."-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
She Could Get Him (,hc,n

40 you think it's true that eyerv
h.hil has his price" asked the hoiress
III sure ! don't know" he m.
a".r'sn, 1houghtfulIy, but if you want
q bargain you needn't look onv f,r.
'Acs. -Cleveland Leader.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Safety in Numbers.

mo, sab, You doan cotch dis yer
darkcy liben in Il town whar dar's no
other colored folks.'
"Why so, Uncle Benz"
"Ca'Ze when dar's any chickens stole
dey knows right whar to c,lm."-Co-
lumbus (Ohio) State Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Read the Advertisements

You will enjoy this publication much
better If you will get into the habit Of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most interesting study and
VIII put you in the way Of getting
some excellent bargains. Our :ldver-
tisers are reliable; they send what they
advertise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Infant Critic.

Uncle George-And how do you like
your lew teacher, Tommy!
Tommy-Oh, she's we'll enough IN
her way; but she's a stupid thing; not
smallest part of a memory. Why. day
after day she has got to get the schol-
ars to repeat to her the things that
hay. been told her the day before, and
every day for months.-Boston Tran
script.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
DR.. J: Fl. RINDLAUB. Specialist
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, N. DIX.
TrlEeIE.

1T will soon be over" said the anx-
ious watchers.
But no. No one went over; and the
poorest batter in the opposition nine
went to first on four balls.-Indianan-
oils Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Wbtt.l, 2

Ven, ''D"n'aIy. ~ meg she asked,
. .."", '"'I: here" he returned :, .
., '' 81 'a"' way. are wm .n",a ~ a
:, I""""'hs cheap novel or n n wodl
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Nnrding or an Evil.

"Why do you laugh at his iokesy II
it," t"e'n' -
no; put if didn't laugh he'd try
~ explain them.S-Brooklyn Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
how to Point.

f, Tne c,., would you punctuote tho
,..-i, '"s: Bank Of England notes NJ
hI."' b. til" wind" "'o''s TIC
.,,,, mink | would make y dosh
"''''' '''' notes Household Nnu,, A
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Why Britain's Sun Never Sets.

WHY bTItllH3 sun NcVeT SETS.
Now, Willie" said the teacher to
the second boy in the geography class,
"can you tell me why it is that the sun
never sets in the queens dominions?'
"Well. pa says there amt no tellin'
what them fellers would do after
dark. 7-Cleveland Leader.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
NJ 1Ann(le

a, =, "I"uhNerstOOI.
I NV lu IS Ellen to-day, Mr.. Smith?
i'-Ch, She's mcndlng.
o. .,nt 49, ,h'nk It's awfully mean to
w. W.. ' VT WORK when she's been so III.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

l oelleve Piso's Cure is the only nedi-
=, 'G lnat WI! cure consumption.-Anna
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

of my batch. A bit queer here Couch
ing his forehead significantly and that
Is why they call me Daft Billy, sup
pose.'
Would money make your. life hap
pier?' asked Zana.
Happier" echoed the waif. II don't
know that 1t would. But it would
make me and Joe Joc's my mate, you
know more comfortable-less hungry
and not so cold :"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
JInprGh table.

what makes Bumply so down on
the long-distance telephone"
"IIe called up Il man in Toledo that
owes his $3.50 They wrangled until
it cost Bumply $13."-Detroit Free
Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

first days USE OF DR.. Kline's Great Norve Restorer
Send tor FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise,
DA n. II. hLlNE Ltd, 93l Arch St.. Philadelphia Pa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
The Suburban: Juvenile Ide,

care youse rich!
"Naw."
"Youse are! Youse OWNS four b,cy.
cles an git your washin' done. n,,,
side"--Chicago Tribune. 'u''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Yeur III.
,s,,, qu .I, tooacco easily and forever. be mas
p rsc' tul OF lie. nerve and vigor, take No.To.
:, ,Ae WONDER worker that makes weak man
10 10 hotk!et and sample free. Address sta,-
.-is remedy Co.. Chicago o. New Yorl s'e1'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
The Were Everywhere.

"And then papa says you have such
trouble to meet your creditors"
pardon me, your worthy parent has
been meeting them."-Ally Sloper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

por .b,j 49, ~ W,iin,slow's Soothing syrun
rA.,. ~. ~ the gums. reduces infs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
lOc II C. C. fail druggists refund money.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Observation-Disclosures

Elephants are fond of gin. but will
not touch champagne.
New editions of Darwin'S works are
coming out i'll Russia. atteSting his
growing popularity in that country.
Something like $6,5o0,o00 is to be cx-
pended OF the Improvement of the
streets OF New York during this year.
In the neighborhood of Easlun. Nd
a new colony of Hollanders has discov
cred growing wild in the woods III,
sponge mushroom, an edib!" species
highly esteemed in Europe.
The cmblems of royalty of the queen
of adagascar consists of three scarlet
umbrellas. which are held over her
majesty when she sits in her palanuun
of statc-this latter Il present. oddly
enough. from the late emperor of the
French.
The French chemist Moissan recent.
" analyZed the smoke of opium. and
found that its peculiar effects are due
to the presence of Il small quantity of
morphine. The cheaper qualities of the
drug. when burned. produce a variety
of poisonous compounds in the smoke
which are more injurious than the NOR
phine that characteriZes the smoke of
the best opium.