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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
CHAPTER viII-(CoNrINUuD.J

CHAPTER viii (CoNTINUED,)
reached the cottage, and, not seeing
a light in the wlndow,I thought Mabel
and my mother might be in the kitchen
at the back | crept thither stealthily,
wishing to have peep at them before
they saw me; but no light was there
to guide me, and kind Of dismay
overlook me when l found that the
whole house was in darkness. soon
pulled myselm together. "You clumsy,
thlck-headed lubbeT," murmured l."
mot to know that it's too late for
them to be up. They are abed, dream
ing Of you, and little enough you de-
serve it" It was, indeed, l reckoned,
quite ten o'clock by this time, and /
knew that my mother was an early
body and was seldom out of bed at that
hour Of the night. SO, putting my hand
to my mouth, / cried Justify, "Yo,
heave, HOP listened and waited, but
It was clear they had not heard me.
"Yo, heave, no" | cried again, louder
than before, and again waited and lis
tened, and again heard no sound in
response. "Too fast asleep" thought
], and tried the street door. To my
surprise, 1t yielded to my hand. / en-
tered the room, and knew, though all
was dark around me, that everything
was as l had left 1t three years before.
] could just distinguish the indlstinct
outlines of the old familiar shapes. l
put my bundle on the floor under the
little round table in the center Of the
room, and, feeling my way to the stairs,
I crep up them to the bedroom above.
\ paused at the door. Mother" l
called; and then, Mabel No answer
coming, went softly into the room
and passed my hand over the bed. It
was empty. WELL" said l, after a
httle while, they are out junketing,
those two, not expecting me home at
such an hour. Mayhap they are spend
ing the evening with a neighbOr." l
considered whether l should go out in
search of them, or whether | should
rest at home, and astonish them upon
their return, But If l went, | should
not know where to look for them, and
1t would be sheer folloy to wander
about without knowing where one was
going to. Besides, they might return
In my absence. So, without mere ado,
/ descended the stairs to the little par
lOr below, and there sat down in a
chair, determining owait till my
mother and Mabel came home. Until
I had quite made up my mind, did
rot know how tired l was. l had
worked very hard during the last few
days, and 1t was excitement only that
had kept me awake. Directly I sat
down and rested my head on my hand
I was overpowered by drowsiness, and
IN a short time was fast asleep.
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throbs Of joy, but with some feelings
of fear also; for it suddenly occurred
to me that my appearance there
might brighten them. While this
thought was disturbing me / lis
tened for the familiar voices.
heard none, and but one person en-
tered the room-my mother whose
step I recognized Where was Ma
bel, then? Why, lingering behind, say
ing goodnight to a neighbor, per-
haps, or shutting the garden gate! In
my excitement l rose, and stood in an
attitude of expectation. heard heavy
sigh from my mother, and the next
moment match was struck, and saw
her with her back toward me, light
ing a candle. The street door was
closed, and we were alone. The 81
lence, the dropping figure of my moth
or, who had aged much during my alb
aence-I could see the signs, although
her face was hidden from me-and the
circumstance of my darling wife not
being at home to welcome me, changed
my joy to sadness. Still, thinking to
cheer my old mother, and for the pur-
pose of dispelling my own foolish fears,
l strove to utter the dear old "Yo,
heave, how but the familiar greeting
died away on my lips, and 1t was but
the ghost of sound that proceeded
from me. What following during the
next few moments filled my heart with
unspeakable terror. saw by my moth
er's attitude that she had heard my
Ehostly "Yo, heave, ho!" and for an
Instant she stood mute and still, as
though petrifled by fear. Then she
turned slowly and fearsomely toward
me. caught but glimpse of her
white, haggard face-ah, haw wan and
thin 1t had grown!-she caught but
glimpse of mine. The moment her
eyes fell upon me she gave frightened
scream, and held up her hands to keep
rae off; and as l moved coward her,
a wild shudder passed through her
form, the candle fell from her hands,
and we were again in darkness.
"Why, mothery' said, in sooth-
ing tone, kneeling by her side. SIS
this the welcome you give me on my
return?-andon Christmas night, too|
strove to raise her in my arms, but
Bhe shrunk shudderingly from me.
Good Godw l cried. What is the
meaning of this? Where is my wife
where is Mabel? Do you not know me?
am Amos, your son."
The name brought glimmer Of light
20 her mind.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

From summary of the mineral pro-
ductlon of Canada for 1896, just issued
from the Geological Department at
Ottawa, 1t is seen that the total value
of the mineral product has nearly
DOUBLED. Increases are shown in the
Production of coal, copper, gold, lead
and silver, while the output of iron
are, natural gas ana nickel has fallen
off to considerable extent. The in
crease in coal is altogether due to Nova
Scotia, which produced 296, 1853 net tons
more than in 1895, but this increased
output is Offset in large measure by
o decrease of 104,629 tons in the pro-
duction of British Columbia. Copper
shows a large decrease in Ontario and
a small increase in Quebec, while Brit
ish Columbia's contribution is 3,S1S,556
pounds, which amount is 1,S4S,1 1913
pounds more than in 1895. In gold,
large inceases are to be credited to
Nova Scotia and Ontario, but British
Columbia heads the list with an in
crease over the previous year of $497,-
SIS. Owing to the dull state of the
iron market during the year, the pro-
duction Of iron ore has fallen off to q
considerable extent in all the provinces,
with the exception of Ontario.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
AN ANECDoTE OF NELSON.

How He Wrote and Sealed Letter
Amid Flying Shells,
Captain Mahan relates the following
anecdote concerning Lord Nelson's let
ter proposing a truce to the Crown
Prince of Denmark, dispatched in the
midst of hostilities: The decks being
cleared of all partitions fore and aft,
and all ordinary conyeniences removed,
Nelson wrote in full view of all on the
deck where he was, at the casing Of the
rudderhead, standing; and as he wrote
an officer standing by took copy. The
original, in his own hand, was put into
an envelope and sealed, with his arms.
The officer was about to use wafer,
but Nelson said:
mo; send for sealing wax and can
die"
Some delay followed, owing to the
mans having had his head taken of
by a ball. Send another messenger
for the wax" said the admiral, when
Informed of this; and when the waters
were again suggested he simply reiter-
ated the order.
A large quantity of wax was used,
and extreme care taken that the impress
sion of the seal should be perfect Col.
Stewart asked:
"Why, under so hot fire and after
so lamentable an accident, have you
attached so much Importance to a cir
cumstance apparently trifiing?"
HAD l made use Of wafer" replied
Nelson, "the wafer would have been
still wet when the letter was presented
to the crown prince; he would have in
ferred that the letter was sent off in a
hurry, and that we had some very
pressing reasons for being in hurry.
The wax told no tales"
1t was the same sagacious regard tf
effect which possibly dictated thu By.
play of refusing to see Parker's ttgnaI
of recall.-The Century.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

Every hearty laugh in which man
or woman INDUCES tends to prolong
life, as 1t makes the blood move more
rapidly and gives a new and different
stimulus to all the organs Of the body
from what is in force Of other times.
Therefore, perhaps the saying, Laugh
and grow fat" is not an exaggerated
one, but has foundation in fact. No
truer words were ever uttered than
those which state so clearly. Laugh,
and the world laughs with you; weep,
and you weep alone" The jolly,
wholesome, happy-hearted people are
those who have most friends and see
the best that life holds out to them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
Hoods Pills nG sbRs aFBs sSe EsEG9 3 Cent? e
Valuable Beenuse sImnls.

For cold in the head, catarrh, and
the like, put few drops of ammonia
into the hands Then make a cup with
the two hands and breath the fumea
This will clear out the throat also.
For tonsilitis, or even for diphtheria, it
would be difficult to find any thing bet
ter. 1t is also very beneficial for Group
though, of course, small children do
not know how to use it. For the an
noying colds in the head which pre-
vail at this time of the year, it will DO
found effectual. The fumes Of am.
monia are death TO almost any form of
bacteria, and II it were generally
used diphtheria as an epidemic would
be unknown. Northwest Magazine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

tell me that Mabel did not read those
letters to your"
II never knew you had written any,
Amos"
Gould she not have received them"
l asked, dismayed and wondering. II
addressed them to her, and posted them
with nay own hand to her mothers
house. And for her not to have read
them to you MotherW cried, impelled
sudden fear, has there been foul play
somewhere"
Her tears and means were my only
answer
NAY, nay" said l, with a cold chill
at my heart, III can't learn from you,
/ must go elsewhere. l will see Mabel
at once. There must be an end to this
mystery"
rose to go, but my mother chung to
me with convulsive sobs, and strove
with feeble hands to restrain me. But
they were strong enough; they clutched
my very heart strings. A deadly faint
ness stole upon me, and would have
overpowered me, but that l wrestled
desperately with 1t and overcame 1t.
In the name of God" / cried, when I
had recovered my speech, do not tor
ture me any longer with your silence!
Tell me what is In your mind"
The agony Of my tone compelled her
to obedience.
Amos, my son." she said, in a weak,
wandering voice, ut is late; 1t must DO
one o'clock. And see, Amos, what q
wild night 1t is."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

In the State Of New York two justices
of the Supreme Court have had occa-
sion to rebuke grand juries for refusal
to do their duty. In one instance the
jury would not indict violator Of the
state excise law because Of a local
prejudice against that law. In the 9TH
er case a defaulting county official was
let go because of his high social con-
nections. In its perfection our jury
system is the best safeguard Of justice.
If permitted to fall into decadence it
may become an outrageous instrument
of injustice.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

When the curriculum of any schoe
ts not calculated to send out its pupils
sound in body and mind it should be-
revised. A course which cultivates the
mind Of the average bright and studi-
GUS boy or girl at the expense Of the
body should be condemned and reject
ed. A movement in behalf of the bod
les Of the Brooklyn High School girls
has been started by medical society
of that city. There is room in many
other cities for similA- movements.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

my eye whichever way turned. The
virgin covering impaired rare lowell
ness to the prospect. The white outlines
Of the shells which formed the dear de-
vice of "Beecroft, Mariner" above our
cottage window, were delicately quaint
and beautiful, and the memories asso-
ciated with the sign, and the cold wind
blowing upon my skin, Gained me
somewhat. But still 1 seemed to be
moving in dream. I turned my eyes
to my mothers face, and saw that it
was as white as the falling snow.
Come in and rest" she pleaded.
"Wait till the morning, Amos; then l
will tell you all"
"Wait till the morning" 1 echoed,
with a laugh which sounded strangely
in my ears, it was so harsh and bitter.
Heaven knows l had no cause for mer-
riment. wait till the morning! That
is good counsel at such time as this!
No; love calls me elsewhere, and I
must go. If there is anything to tell,
tell it quickly, and without further pal
tering. l can scarcely believe it Is my
mother who is speaking to me, bidding
me linger here, while love is Juggling
at my heart strings; or has she forgot
ten that l have a wife, and perhaps a
child"
l felt my mothers form sliding from
me, and l caught her in time to pre-
vent her falling to the ground.
Keep your senses about you," l
muttered roughly between my clenched
teeth, "if you do not wish me to 60 mad
before your eyes! 1t cannot be that
you are purposely torturing me, and
yet you cannot know what l am suffer-
ing. Great God!" l cried, staggering at
the agony Of the thought, lis Mabel
deadw
mo, my son." she said, family, mot
that I am aware Of"
A sob Of thankfulness escaped me.
THANK Cod" l exclaimed. "Then
what cause is there for this mystery Z?
Mother, did you hear what said just
now? Am l father?"
amos"
ANSWER me in one word"
mabel is mother, my son."
"And my child lives"
"When I last heard of Mabel, tho
child was alive"
ITO BE Continued
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

A lesson in honesty and self-sacrlfice
10 given to the world by Miss Sarah
Hudnut Of Indianapolis, who for three
years has enjoyed the large estate Of
her dead brother, believing herself the
only heir till this week when she found
a will directing the property to go to
the brothers divorced wife. She
promptly turned over the last cent,
leaving herself absolutely penniless
Miss Hudnut certainly deserves a plaD
In glory.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
She Was Wanted.

She-You won't object to having
dear mamma live with us after we are
married, will you?
He "a young doctor)-Not at all. In
fact, she will be most welcome.
1T is so good of you to say sol"
mot at all. You see, she is always
ailing, and l really need somebody to
experiment on" Comic Cuts.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

The buildings OF the Indian school
mt Flandreau, in South Dakota, are to
be Illuminated by electric lights. 1t
was not very long ago that the papooses
and young braves learned the legends
and traditions Of their tribes by the
light Of the campfire. or Of birch
bark torch. 1.-THE world moves" and
in this epoch almost everybody moves
with 1t.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

The story that Mrs. Cleveland will
seek a divorce from Mr.. Cleveland is
denied, as 1t ought to be, but after all
this is not the punishment the large
coarse liars who sent the story out de-
serve. They should be imprisoned.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
For Othnra.

physicians are claiming now that
widows weeds are very unhealthy"
she remarked.
For men wishing to continue life
of single blessedness, yes" he admit
ted. 81 can't see why they are so ire
ristible, either" Chicago Post.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

Flannigan-I met man last week,
and, bedad, Id have sworn it was
yourself.
OToole--And wasn't it,
Flannigan-Never bit. But no
was your very image, bsrrin' he was a
thrife gay. suppose, now, We havn't
such thing az a twin brother few
years older than yourself" Tit-Bita.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

A Minnesota legislator has intro
duced bill appropriating $11,5OO for
a chronological commission to exam
ine, free, the heads of residents of that
state. 1t will hardly be pNcessary to
have his examined.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

South America is to have another
war. With so much fever of belliger-
ency loose in the world for many
months, 1t is wonder South Ameri-
can countries have been peaceful so
long.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
CHAPTER TX.

I was still dark
when 1 a W o k z.
What aroused me
was the sound of
the door-latch be-
ing lifted, Imme-
diately that sound
fell upon my ears l
was in full possess
sion of my senses.
T h ere they are"
t h o IL g h t l, with
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

The cowboy evangelist is said to be
throwing his lasso into all of the dark
places in Omaha, and about twentF
come forth for branding every night.
Let the round up go on.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

Miss Caldwell Of Boston says: II
want to thank God that the women of
American have enough sense not to
tell their ages. 1 warn every woman,
from this day on, never to reveal her
years" Wonder what Miss Caldwell
of Boston takes the women o. Ameri-
ca for, anyhow?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
We All Know Them.

Il can't see why they speak of the
wisdom of the serpent.
"Well, you never heard of a serpent
getting his leg pulled did your" Truth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
A PoInt of InformntIon.

Brown-If you're a good boy I'll give
you one of those nice books you get in
Sunday school.
Little Johnny--Say, dad what kind
of boy must be to get pair Of
skates? New York World
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

Some of the most dissatisfied wives
in the world are those whom their
husbands leave entirely free to do as
they choose.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08
CHAPTER x.

ECHANICALLH I
looked toward the
window. The snow
was coming down
thick and fast, I
went to the door
and opened it, my
mother following
me, still with her
hands upon me.
White surfaces, pure
and unstained, met
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

The more we hear Of the European
concert the more certain 1t seems that
one or two Of the instruments are out
OF tune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, All
Druggists refund the money If IL fails to cure $50
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

Russia's consul at Janina has been
insulted by the Turks. This may be
made q casus belli.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-04-08

The price Of lima beans has ''riG /"
Aren't you glad to know it?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-30
Real Rstn,c Private sales.

to John Downey Nos 7si and YsS Broadway. oppo.
100, FOR s4s0, 900.
NJ ;. Lila BaI'itt Hyde, daughter of the late b. I.
building, 25xioo. Mira. Hyde has purchased from
Mary f Haight, FOR 5 .b5,OOO, the brownstone four
story dwelling at the northwest corner Of Madison
avenue aud Foitietb strte ct. Nos. 2S+ and ESQ Madison
avenue and No. Il East Fortieth street. w. B, Taylor
& Sons were the brokers.
Mr: McKoon the properly at the southeast corner q
builder for improvcm' mt He has also sold for Kiden.
sky 1 Fine. the new six.story tenement house at 80
William Fischer has sold for a Mrs; Farley to Low.
enLeldt 4 rag, No. 2s PITT street; 2Sxioo. " three
V. Henry Rothschild has sold to Z. II. Lnndon No.
S ts9 y Madison siqes, i, avenue I'VE at t me s sTnthw we It., e9rner o. Six
Ducret & Eddison have sold for James 7. Fitzpatrick
to Cornelia +. sawin No. 69+ West 1isth street for
BRYAN l.. Kennedy has sold to George Weaver No.
stone dwelling. on lot isxioo.5, for about $4,000.
LAYTON 4 Rogers have sold for Charles 7, Barney g
street, so fert west OF t e Boulevard.
David stewart has sold for n Mrs. Cotton to the
side Of 1850 street. 25 feet west OF Audubon avenue.
Thomas Alexander has sold to the Ernst Marx.
side Of 1 siahhi street &c 50 feet s,a'; west tSt" Of Had Gh shS avenue eor.a
anu the syndicate has resold to Jacob Hess the east.
to 1.-THE depth OF the bo.foot Audubon avenue lots
on which Mr.. Hess ia buiidin g a row OF private houses.
81 Mncdougal street, lbxs6. for about GIL 900.
Morris stelnhardt hag sold four lots on the west
street. look 100. II. to a builder for improvement.
Max Marx has sold to H. Smith No. 81 Convent ave.
nue., near 145th street. a thrPestory and basement
brownstope dwelling, with extension. 2Ox5oIe2x
Foster & Benedict have sold for the Ward estate
Nos. 9 and 10 West Twentieth street. 50x92. for
100000. to a publishing house in Philadelphia. The
their business.
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hONDAf, NOV. ~.
The carly stock market was a continuation OF
tho movement that began on Saturday. London
was q fairly liberal buyer. and commission
houses also purchased moderate amounts. The
short interest In Sugar Refining became alarmed
and helped TO advance the price of that stock
more than 2 points. Altogether. the market
q good deal of strength during the first
two hours. yet without advancing very much.
The speculative community still attaches great
Importance to the impending decision Of the Su-
preme Court in the Nebraska maximum rate case
and looks for 1t with feverish interest every
Monday morning. only to DO disappointed be-
cause 1t 10 not handed down. 1t gives vent to
Its disappointment by selling stocks and attack.
Ing tho market, and that Ia what 1t did this
afternoon. In consequence the slight early i'm
provoment in prices was wiped out and the ma
jority OF the list closed fractionally lower than
on Saturday. The only noteworthy net loss
was that OF Ia Y cent. In Manhattan Railway.
Sugar Refining. which supplied nearly one-third
ofthe total transactions. which were much larger
THAN for some time past, returned to the final
price oflAst Saturday. Practically the only news
having bearing upon values was. as for some
time past. railway trafic returns. or tho state
ments made public to-day all. except that Of tho
Jersey Central. compare fAvorably with last
years figures. There was a further improve
ment In tho bond market, both In prices and In
the volume OF business transacted. Tho deal
inge In bonds outside OF the Exchange, that Is.
through tho large investment houses, are I'M
usually heavy. The tono OF the stock market at
the close can hardly DO described ~ heavy,