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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

| cried Kate on her knees. "Aleck.
promise for him. l swear that he will
go to Hondo."
A long. shrill whistle sounded from in
front of the house.
"They are coming," cried Aleck. IT'S
now or never, before / count three.
One, two
Yes promse-the Internal, murder
Gus crew." said Burrell. who was now
as white as Kate.
Hadden unlocked the door and flung
IL open.
"Goodby. Kate" muttered Burrell.
and without a word or look for Aleck
he dashed out into the moonlight.
Kate did not raise herhead for shame.
A minute later they heard the beat of
the mares hoofs on the turf, they heard
her crashing through the chaparral, and
then the sounds died away. ff
Five minutes start on that mares
back. and they'll never catch him." said
Aleck. Come. Kate. you must go!"
mo, no! I will stay with you. Aleck.
I may help to quiet them"
All too soon the sound of horses hoofs
was again heard, this time In front Of
the hut. Aleck had got together some
planks, with which he barricaded the
door. only to gain time" he whis-
pered.
And now came loud rap at the door.
and strong voice called:
"Aleck Hadden. open in the name of
the committeev'
What do you want?" asked Hadden.
"Abner Green is dead" replied the
voice. "and we want his murderer"
10 m NV n
night"
There was a brief colloquy, and then
another voice cried angrily, open the
door. or we'll smash IL in!"
Don't act reckless, boys!" called
back Hadden. "This man must have q
fair trial."
The answer was a blow on the door.
1t was followed by another and another.
Half dozen men seemed to be shifting
the fiimsy barrier with crowbars.
| In less than five minutes the door fell,
and the men rushed I'm. i.
Hadden stood in the center Of the
court. Kate, with arms spread wide.
leaned back against the cell. A dozen
men seized Hadden, and in q few mo-
ments they had the keys.
"Oh, be men, not murderersl" cried
| Kate. go back to your homes. and
later you will thank God for what you
failed to do this night
Surprised at seeing her, they stood
irresolute. Kate called number OF
them by name and implored them "a
| refrain from bloodshed. Then two or
three tried to peep over her shoulder In
side the cell. They could see nothing.
He's hiding behind n petticoat. the
| cowardl" cried one
There was shout and a rush for the
cell. A yell OF rage weht up when II
was found TO be- empty. The others
were explored quickly. and then the
crowd turned savagely upon Hsdden
Curses and angry epithets were hurled
| at him.
Boys" said Aleck. this mans not
escaped. I've only put him In a safer
place. II don't prove this to you to-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

and habby membrane became inflated
body. and the wings extended their full
size and graceful shape. The butterfly
walked up and down the twig a few
minutes. as if testing the strength OF
It's wings. Then IL fiuttered feebly to-
ward the library table and perched
upon the corner OF the dictionary.
Suppose we open the window and let
not care to keep it as captive, would
you?" asked auntie.
SO they raised the sash, and the gor-
geous, golden creature with wings
spangled with jet sailed out into the
sunshine. Tapping along as IL in pure
enjoyment of the new found freedom.
Bobbie sighed as IL disappeared
It's the beautifulest butterfly ever
saw" he said.
1t wasn't a butterfly after ALL" Aunt
Mary replied. looking a little amused.
Aunt Mary had been to Vassar college
and knew great many things which
were highly interesting to little boys.
Bobbie stared. He thought for once
Aunt Mary had made mistake.
mo; / am quite correct That was
one of the great moth family. Moths fly
about by night and the butterflies by
day; otherwise their habits are much
the same. Their food is the honey
which they gather from the flowers. The
beautiful moth which you have Just
seen was last summer an ugly grub
upon the apple tree. At the close of the
summer II spun this band about its
body. the old skin was cast OFF, and
brown parchmentlike covering appear
ed under the skin. 1t hung asleep all
winter on the bare branches of the ap-
pie tree, and about August or Septem-
ber its brief, gay life will be done. From
the eggs which the butterfly will lay
upon the leaves OF the apple tree in a
few weeks will come more grubs that
in their turn will go into the chrysalis
state and emerge next May beautiful
moths like the one you have seen. Now,
Bobbie. IL you would like / will take
you to call on delightful old friend of
mine. Captain Walworth. you know.
who has sailed everywhere and has one
of the most valuable and interesting
collections Of butterflies from all parts
of the world"
In the picture the little boy or girl
who reads this story will see some OF
the prettiest butterflies of the captains
collection. ETHEL KNOX.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

morrow. you may do to me what you're
ready to do to him now"
Quick. quick, we'll find him! and
the mob rushed out to join their fellows.
There were more curses and impreca-
tions as they crowded out. Two or three
called back, Wen settle with you, you
traitor. when we've done with him!"
Old Bill Runnion was the last. At
the threshold he paused and turned up
on Hadden eyes filled with hatred.
You woman-tempted Judas" he said
slowly, "the time to settle with you is
now"
He suddenly raised his right hand, and
a report rang out. Hadden threw up his
arms and fell to the ground. Runnion
disappeared. and Kate, horrified. rushed
to Haddon and raised his head.
"Aleck, you are not dead-tell me you
are not!'
The blood was streaming from hole
in his neck, and Kate pressed her hand
kerchief against the wound. Hadden
opened his eyes. The shot had extin-
guished the lamp, but the moonlight
was streaming in through the opening
above.
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No man could do more than that" Her
tears were falling on his face.
Don't cry, Kate. I'm glad / can die
fer you"
His eyes closed again. and deathlike
pallor crept up from lip to brow.
"Aleck, Aleck. don't die. can't bear
it," cried the girl passionately. "Aleck,
you must not die. Can you hear me ?
Live. Live for my sake, for-for l love
you. Aleck."
A faint flush came over the dying
mans cheek He smiled and opened his
eyes. kate" he whispered, did ] fall
asleep and dream that? If i didn't.
won't you-won't you say 1t again.
II love you, Aleck. better than all the
world"
Kate, will you--once more-just be-
fore l go? You'll know when. So it'll
be the last thing
He lay with closed eyes so still that
Kate thought the end had come. She
bent her head and pressed her lips to
his The eyes opened wide. Brilliant
and with gaze full Ubf meaning they
looked into hers. Kate understood
With her lips close TO his she said: II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13
CHARLES LEVER
AND POPE LEO XIII.

Those who have read in the novels OF
Charles Lever the English rendering OF
that familiar song which begins With
the words.
The pope he leads jolly life;
He has no cares nor married wire,
VIII he doubtless astonished 10 learn
that IL has been frequently sung in tbs
presence OF Leo XIII by Charles Lever
himself. who was on the very best OF
terms with the present pontif when thc
latter used to be papal nuncio at Bruse
sells.
In those days Lever. who was en-
gagged in medical practice in the Bel
gian, capital. occupied house next to
the English legation and was very hos
pltable, his salons being thronged with
not only members OF the diplomatic
corps, but also with all the leading
members OF the large foreign colony.
which in those days constituted an im-
portant element OF Brussels life. Leo
XIII. or Mgr. Pecci. as he was then.
was very fond OF the gay Irish novelist,
who had already produced Harry Lor-
rcquer'' and Charles O'Malley.' and.
far from manifesting any objection.
would give half deprccatin.y, half
amused smile Of acquieseencc when Lee
yer. with a bow OF apology TO him,
would entertain his friends with The
pope he leads a jolly life
II may be added that Levers novels
are the only form of English light liter
ature his holiness has ever read. Leo
used to speak English quite well, but
nowadays confines his remarks in that
language TO a request TO his visitors to
sit down and to the. word ''goodby."
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thought, but looked to you to help me.

thought, but I looked to you to help me.
Aleck!"
She sat down on the stool looking
faint and i'll. The young man was
touched to the depths of his soul, but
he replied not word.
May / stay here until they Gomez"
she asked at length.
What do you mean by until they
conner"
II heard Bill Runnion say that IL Alb
Green died George would never see the
sun rise again. The doctor had already
given Alb up"
why didn't you tell me this at first? ?"
he asked quickly.
Didn't you understand? / told you
Alb was dying"
UP to this time there had been silence
in the cell at the far end OF the court
Now the girl was interrupted by a
sharp, commanding voice: Kate, come
here! i want you!"
She started to go.
stay here!"
Hadden felt a thrill OF triumph when
he saw that she obeyed him.
Are you sure OF this ?"
II swear it, Aleck. They will take
him away from you and hang him to-
night"
"That they'll never do. They've trust
ed him to me fer safe keeping, and he'll
be safe even from them
"Oh, God bless you, Aleck." cried the
girl.
A rap came at the door. Kate caught
against him.
ttxA A lA<I a
Its only my brother" whispered
Aleck. Ed" he cried "go to the edge
of the hill and watch! If you see any
come back till 1 call you!"
Then Aleck crossed the little court
and unlocked the cell door.
Burrell came forth, tall. handsome
man. with dark sulky face. He look
ed inquiringly at Aleck.
George Burrell." said Hadden, II ex-
pect the committee here within an hour
and can't hold this bandbox against
them fer five minutes. / believe you
killed Alb Green i'm cold blood. She.'
pointing to Kate, don't believe Il. and
mebbe she's right. IL ain't fer either
her or me 10 Judge. I'm going TO give
you chance fer your life, but on con-
ultlOns.
Drop that, Aleck Hadden" said Bur-
rell. looking darkly at the other. "Give
me my gun, so that i won't be caught
here like a rat In hole. and I'll stay
and fight for IT,"
George, listen TO himl" begged the
girl
go or stay as you like. You'll shed
no more blood In Texas tonight" con-
tinued Hadden. But IL you go IL must
be now. My mares In the timber just
back of the house here. Take her and
go. but first here IL the promise that
you'll make toto her that's saved your
neck. IL is that you ride straight 10
Hondo. tell the sheriff there what
you've done and give yourself up. There
you're sure of fair trial. You prom
isc?"
mo, Tn d--d II I will"
"oh. George. promise. l implore you!"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

The government weighs the malls ev~
cry four years. For convenience the
country Is divided into districts, and the
mails are weighed at different times.
All mail Is weighed on entering the car
and weighed on being unloaded. The
work Is performed on the mail cars
when practicable and at offices and sta
tions when conditions are not favorable
for the former plan. The contracts with
the general government are upon q
basis OF certain amount or money per
mile according to weight OF mall car
ried. Padding OF the mails during the
quadrennial weighing is prohibited ana
severely punished when discovered. The
government pays for the weight OF the
sacks and pouches as well as for the
weight OF mail matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

dom from imprisonment within the four
walls of a house. Bobbie did not like
winter because then his mother thought
1t too cold for him to go out to play.
He looked out toward the orchard.
The old apple tree with the broad crotch
near the first limb on which Bobbie
loved to sit watching the birds was COW
cred with pink flowers.
Bobbie ran out through the grass to-
ward the tree. When he reached 1t, he
began to climb up to his beloved nook.
Half way up on twig he noticed some
thing curious. 1t was what looked like
a rolled brown leaf. and Bobbie wonder
ed over it, The summer before he had
watched the butterflies which lived in
the garden and had been told by Aunt
Mary that when spring came he must
search the trees for the little houses In
which the butterflies passed the winter.
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The Explanation.

Say. mamma, will you lend me yout
big scissors?" asked Arthur, poklng hif
head through the doorway.
His mother was sewing and said:
mo, Arthur. need the large scis-
sors. You may have the small ones"
II don't think the little ones will do"
insisted the little boy.
Take them at once and run away. I
am very busy"
Arthur reluctantly took them and dis
appeared.
An hour later she needed the small
scissors and called for them.
Arthur came reluctantly into the
room with his hands behind his back.
He laid the pieces of the scissors on the
sewing machine.
You know. / asked you for the large
scissors. mamma" he explained. with
a very red face. You wouldn't let ma
tell you we were going to play bank
robber. and / was to be the robber."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

the prisoner had told of the shooting as
a cold blooded, cowardly attack. Burrell
had given Green, who was unarmed,
the lie and had followed IL almost in
stantly with a shot. Green had fallen
with a ball in his breast.
"And that whelp is the man she threw
me over fer" said Hadden. grinding his
teeth as he watched the girl. her face
pressed against the bars of the cell,
talking earnestly TO the man inside.
In a few minutes Kate hurried back
to where Aleck sat
"Aleck." she said, George shot Alb
Green in self defense"
''He says so, does he?" replied Had
den grimly.
"Aleck, want you to help me- Alb
Green is dying, and they will hang
George"
"That amt my affair. He won't hang
unless he deserves to-"
"Oh. Aleck, would you see me die?"
said the girl passionately. but in low
tone. Wont you help me toto
"To escape? Betray my trust fer
him."
mot for him, Aleck-for me. Aleck,
you said you loved me once" The girl
Dent nef ndnuSOTle Hedu anu DluSntu.
You've been kissing him there through
the bars" said Hadden hoarsely. IT
didn't look, but I know you have-a
kiss. my God. that I'd give my soul
fer!''
Kate drew nearer. "Aleck," she said,
you may kiss me now. always liked
YOU Maybe IL you'd asked me earlier
might have answered you different.
Was II my fault if-if-oh. Aleck" She
bent her fa-e toward him, her eyes
burning with passionate hope for her
lovers life. her cheeks glowing with
maidenly modesty. Never had he seen
her so maddening in her beauty.
Hadden looked into her eyes. TELL me
one thing first. You want me To sell
honor and life. too. fer that kiss. You
ask me 10 stick my neck I'm the halter
TO save his. Tell me that's what you
mean. and IL II IL by God I'll do H."
For an instant she seemed dazed as
she looked up into his flercely blazing
eyes set in n face OF CHASTITY pallor.
Then she stood upright.
mo. Aleck. you shall never have dis
honor brought upon you through me. I
only thought don't know what I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13
| PHENOMENAL
CHILD PIANIST.

Harry Warner is the s-year~o1d sou
OF the organist OF the Kew church. I<on~
den. The little boy has been pronounced
prodigy. great musical genius. He
lis said TO be In many ways even moro
remarkable than the famous josef Hof~
mann. When he was about years old,
his father who had noticed evidences
Of talent in the boy. began 20 teach him
music. AT the age OF s the boy appear
ed at his first concert. When about 8,
his work was 50 marvellous that he was
presented with a medal by the late
Duchess OF Teck. The Duchess OF Port
land, having heard him play. interested
the Princess OF Wales and later Queen
Victoria herself in the small musicixa-
The queen and princess. both Of whom
are fine performers and have thor
ough knowledge OF music. excelled BY
few critics, say that some day Little
Harry will startie the world. Already
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

man had been shot in Deaf Smiths
saloon at Sabinal. There was nothing
out OF the common in that, but this
shooting meant much to one woman
who hurried along the dusty trail which
led to the Jail. The woman was Kate
O'Neill, the handsomest girl in Sabinal
The man who had done the shooting
was her lover.
The affair had occurred early In the
evening. When Kate O'Neill heard the
news, she ran to the house of Abner
Green, the injured man. From the
group of frightened women about the
doorway she learned that Alb could not
live two hours.
And IL Alb Green dies tonight George
Burrell will never see the sun rise
again"
This hideous threat from the cruel
mouth OF Bill Runnion, an avowed enc
my of BurrelI, caused Kate's heart to
Utmost stop beating. She slipped away
rs soon as she could without attracting
attention and ran to the jail.
She was almost breathless when she
arrived. "Justo." she cried to the half
breed sheriff. 'let me in! must tell
you something!"
The door swung back. and Kate DART
ed inside. You have a prisoner here
George Burrell!" she said.
The jailer stood before her. tall and
Silent Kate turned her distracted eyes
toward him.
you. Aleck Haddenr" she cried in
1stonishment. "Why are you here?"
I'm guarding the prisoner"
A gleam OF JOY liz up the girls face.
"Alone?"
"Yes, except for my brother Ed. Do
you want to see the prisoner? He Is
there"
kate FASTENED to the cell. and Hadden
turned away his head.
The Jail was fiimsy adobe structure
built around little court open TO the
sky. Upon this court the cells opened.
Hadden sat on a stool In the corner
farthest from the lovers and waited
while they talked In low tones.
Three months before this time Aleck
uadden had been refused by Kate
ONeili for the man who was now his
prisoner. Durrell was much dlsliked in
tho town on account OF his overbearlng
snarner. The men who had appointed
Hadden and his brother ~ guards over
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

To make chocolate creams take two
cupfuls of hot water. two cupfuls OF
sugar (icing). Put the sugar and hot
water into bright tin upon the range
and let IL boil eight minutes without
stirring. When 1t looks thick. drop a
little fromI the spoon to try II. II It
goes to threads, put the pan from the
fire on TO the table, Pour into but
tered tins. then mark into blocks with
the back of knife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

Are you hurt. Kate?" he asked Fee
bly,.
mo. no: but you are. my poor Aleckl
Can you hold this handkerchief tight
against your wound while ! run for
help"
''No. Don't go. Kate. I'm done fer.
Stay with me TO the end. Will you.
Kate? IL won't be long"
The tears sprang to the girls eyes.
and she was unable TO reply She sat
upon the ground and took his head upon
her knees.
Kate, I did my best fer you" he mur-
INJURED. They can't ketch him now"
''Aleck, you gave your life for me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

While the population OF Europe. which
was estimated at is5.oooo 600 In the be-
ginning OF the century. rose 10 ZIG 1000. 900
In 1880. 300. 100000 In 1870 and IL now
nearly $4,000 900. there has been still
more remarkable increase I'm the NUM-
ber OF towns with over 100000 Inhabit.
ants. There were only n OF these In
1901 with 4.5000oo inhabitants). ~ IN
1850. 20 IN 1870 with 2oooo.oo0 inhabit-
ants) and i2i IN 1896 (with about s7.s
900. 600 inhabitants). = -.
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MY DOG.
! have a little spaniel which

j have little spaniel WHICH
The people laugh TO see,
And every time 1 take him out
They stop and talk to noe.
His back r. surely very broad.
Hts coat curls round his side.
The people say he Is all wool
And quite a good yard wide.
They say he's dressed so very queer.
II must be some mischance.
lie still has OIL his winter coat
And wears his summer pants.
I think these very funny things
To say OF him. but SEQ
He wags his tail and smiles at them.
lie doesn't care. not he'
Margaret Madden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

The little girl had just been put to bed
when thunder shower came up.
Don't be frightened dearie." said her
mother soothingly, coming into the
room for a minute. God is right up
here with YOU"
"Yes, know. but you stay up here
with God and let me go down stairs and
stay with papa"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13
Solving q Difficulty.

"Oh. dear. forgot how to spell tur-
key" sighed sister Mary. who was writ
ing a letter to a friend.
Don't mind, Mary. Dust tell her we
titled dobler." advised her little BROTH
er sympathetically.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13
A King Who Loves Children.

The king of Siam Is great lover OF
pital For Children At Edinburgh he sent
handsome dolls house"to amuse the
convalescents Of the hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

The schoolteacher had been giving
the children talk about fruit trees
Now, children" said she, which II
the season to gather the fruit?"
When the dogs chained up" prompt.
ly replied a little boy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

he has composed number of dainty
airs. one Of which he recently played
for the Princess Of Wales. for whom he
evinces a regard amounting almost to
alteration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13

The Metamorph0sis Of an Ugly Grub
Into a Beautiful Moth.

Bobbie leaned over the porch railing
and shifted the fragrant spring air ex-
iltinsly. Spring for him meant free
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-13
The DaHodiI.

Dear harbinger OF spring.
Thou radiant flower OF gold!
What message OF the sky
Do thy bright blooms infold!
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love you. Aleck. my own. brave Aleck.
Goodbyl"
And as those last happy words fell
upon his ear his soul 1inging aside its
rent and dusty earthly garment. passed
up and out into the summer night
The Mena star., 1898-04-13
From Rocky.
Health is not so good this week.

Health is not so good this week
 Lloyd Loper is up and around but has to use crutches.
 Sumpter, son of $. E. Cummings, has been chilling but Polk county chills are light
 The Sabbeth school at the church has thirty-three names on it's list all ready and more will come in soon.
 Parents, bring your children to the Sabbath school irstead of letting them roam at large on Sundays up and down the creeks fishing.
 We had t nice singing at the resi- dence of Lee Shepherd Sunday night. Some of the boys were sick and had to bring thelr "bitters" along.
 We hear much talk about the re- moval of the county seat. We are in favor of 1t being at Mena if the citi- zens of Mena and the railroad com pany will build 1t Don't tax the peo- pie any more; we are now burdened with taxation enough. LUKE.