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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
Triumphant Democracy.

Democracy won signal victory in
Rock Island yesterday. 1t was one
Of the greatest turnings Of polit.
ical sentiment this city has ever
experienced, and the most remarka-
BILE Transformation in the political
affairs Of the city that has ever &C.
Cured in an off year. Jubilsnt as
the party members are over the out
come in all the wards, where their
candidates we're successful, they are
particularly elated over the Sixth
and Seventh wards, where they have
succeeded in routing those chronics.
Kennedy and Nelson, in the republ
can strongholds Of the city. which
have heretofore been regarded, by
that party at least, as invincible.
The election shows many things.
1t shows that q capable administra-
ton Of municipal affairs has been en-.
dorsed. 1t shows desire to give
the administration all the support
consistent with the principles 1t rep
resents in tie future. 1t shows that
the people are tired of aldermen who
are unreliable and are more apt to be
guided by the beguiling influences
Of the suave presiding genius Of
after-council banquet than by an
uniailing considerate regard for
those interests that are paramount.
It shows an increasing confidence in
democratic principles in Rock Island,
as elsewhere.
It shows that Rock Island has de.
clared, as have other important
cities, that the crisis has come in
this nations history when democracy
must be restored to places of trust
and responsibility. The landslide
first shown in Iowa last week, when
Davenport. across the river, joined
the procession, swept further over
the country Monday, when munich
pal elections we're held in Ohio and
Michigan with gratifying results.
The democrats carried many cities in
both states and made great gains
everywhere. In Ohio the democrats
carried Cincinnati. Sandusky. Mans
field John Shermsn's home), Lon
don, GAINESVILLE and many other
places. Similar results occurred ia
Michigan. No election was held in
Detroit, but that city gave an over
whelming democratic majority last
year, when the present municipal
officers were chosen. In Grand
Rapids, the second city In the state,
The republicans were not only de.
featea, but routed and showed under.
The democrats elected all the city
officers and large majority of the
aldermen. The democrats had
sweeping victories in Saginaw, Jack
SON, Msnistee, St. Ignsce, Sturgis
and many other towns. As in Ohio.
the republicans carried the small.
chronic cities OF that party, but by
greatly reduced msjorities.
And yesterday Rock Island and
Moline joined again in. the process
sion. In Chicago, too. the democrats
elected 20 out OF "a aldermen. All
over the state results are the same.
Freeport, HAVANA, Alton, Paris,
Canton, Salem, ETC.. rolled up demo
cratic victories. In Milwaukee the
democrats swept everything before
them. electipg the entire city ticket
by msjorities ranging from 5000 to
1000 in city that went republican
5000 two years age. Throughou:
wisconsin democratic city tickets
were elected.
The democratic revival 10 general
throughout the country.
SuhsorshA for TEE Apars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
Publication Notice.
s sCsa ZOE, OF ILLINOIS LIMOS }ss.

Roc I., Ur aLn aTs s.
In the circuit court. May term, A. D, 1898
in chancery.
William Ke rltr vs. Efhe c. Kerler
Ahidavit Of noD-residence OF the above named
Emc G. kerler. defendant, having been filed in
the clerks office Of the circuit court Of 81
county. not CO is therefore hereby given TO the
,aid on.resident defendant that the complainant
MED his bill Of cimpIainl in said court, on the
chancery eide thereof, on the 10Th day Of March,
1888, and that thercupon q summons issued out
OF said court, wherein said suit is now perding
teturnsble on the fret Monday in the month OF
May next, as is by lac required. Now, unless
you, tie said non-reeideut defendant named.
Efhe c. kerler, fhall personally be and appear
before said circuit court, on the first day Of the
next term thereof. 10 be holden at the conrt
house IN and for the said county, on the flrst
MONDAY In May next, and plead, answer or de
muir to the said complainant's bill of complaint,
the same and the matter. and things charged and
etated will be taken as COZ fessed, and a decree
entered against you according to the prayer Of
GIoRsE W. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock leland, Illinois, Msrch 10, 1898.
JOHN L. tTAFFoRD,' Complainant eoicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
Rheumatism Cured In . Day.

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatis m
and neuralgia radically cures in one
to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysteri.
Gus. 1t removes at once the cause
and disease Immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits. IS
dents. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, druggist, Rock Isl
and; Gust Schlegel & Son, 22O West
Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

IT was handsome testimonial to
. first-clsss democratic bust ness ad.
ministration. The peop'e want
more ct 1t. They want it given
oil the support and endorsement it
10 possible to accord it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

ORGANIZED labor is to be congrat-
ulated on the splendid result Of its
cooperation with the democratic par
ty in yesterdays election. It stood
firm and solid, despite all the little
tricks planned by republicans to d.
vide its forcep. In union there is
strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

The Marquis Of Salisbury, who is
at present i'll, has been in public life
since 1854, when at the age of "a. he
first entered parliament. His lord
ship's full name is Robert Arthur
Talbot Gascogne Cecil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice
Estate of Nele johnson. oeceased-

The undersigned hsvinG heen appointed Id
nnistratIix Of the estate of Nelr Johnson Ite Of
the county Of Rock Island, state Of / linois
deceased, hereby gives notice that 81 win ar.
pear before the county court of Rock Islanc
county, at the county court room In Ihs
city OF Rock Island, at the May term, OF
the FIRST Monday in May next, at which tint
all persons having claims against said estate Ar
notified and requested to attend, for the purpos,
OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are request
% TO make immediate payment 70 the under
iRned.
Dated this l4th day of March A. D., 1898.
BRIrTA N. JOHNSON, Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT proposes
to make the government q present Of
q battleship costing $5,000,000. The
Peoria Journal offers the apt sug.
gestion that it will now be in order
for come of the other million aires to
report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

AMONG Pennsylvania democrats
the sentiment is becoming stronger
daily that Robert E. Pattison Is the
strongest and most available man
for governor. The ex-governor is at
present disinclined to enter the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

HOPE "Cap." Ransom did not add
to the presidents other miseries at
the present moment by wiring him
all the particulars Of what happened
| yesterday in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

fs osss Gold b O.s Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II IL fails to cure. 26c. The genuine
has L. B. Q. On ea b tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

TIE republican quartet was
knocked to splithereens. Nelson,
Kennedy and Little George went into
the soup never to come to the sur
face. and Little "Boney" was Just
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teethipg. 1t
soothes the child. soiens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
twenty-five cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

Acquiesing to the requests OF number Of
my friends, hereby announce myself q csndi.
date for the shrievalty nomination, subject to
the decision Of the democratic county con
vention. A. d. HUEsING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
Sweetness,

The Blond-I wonder if shall ever
live to be 100?
The Brunette-Not if you remain 20
inuch Longer. Fun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

EX-SENATOR GEORGE F. EDMUNps
has given to Burlington, VT, land
worth SIS. 900 to be used as . site
for high school building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

sble to founder around on the sur.
face Of the tureen. He will be
ducked head first when the final
count comes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

Yielding to the wishes OF my friends 1 have
consented to become candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for sheriff and invite the
support Of those who think me worthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

Rock ISLAND caught the spirit Of
the times. She went democratic
with . whoop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

Having determined to become a candidate
for the democratic nomination for county su-
perintendent OF schools, hereby solicit the
support Of my friends looking to that end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

thereby announce myself . candidate for
the once Of sheriff Of Rock Island county, sub
tect 70 the decision Of the democratic county
convention. M. NJ. BRIGGS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

I hereby announce myself as candidate
for the democratic nomination for county
superintendent OF schools, subject to the de-
cision Of the democratic county convention.
CHARLES G. SwIsHER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WELL, the three cities may ex-
change greetings. Rock Island,
Moline and Davenport have been
heard from-and all are democratic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
Lifs for 5OCsnes.

a Life for SO Cent?.
Many people have been cured Of
kidney diseases by taking . so cent
bottle Of Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold
by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

THE republican party can thank
the democrats for getting those
chronic mayoral sspirants. Nelson
and Kennedy, of their hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

Kidney diseases are the most fatal
Of all diseases. Foleys Kidney Cure
. guaranteed remedy or money re-
funded. T. b. Thomas sells it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

THERE are no divisions in the DEM
ocratio party in Rock Island. II Ia
united-snd victorious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

The undersigned wishes to announce him
self candidate for the democratic nomina-
tion for sherin OF Rock Island county, and So
ucits the support Of his friends.
BENTON DAVIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

To Hon. w. ]. Bryan. greeting
Yes, and more Of IL in 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

LITE GEORGE Is out Of politics
Give him o chance to cool of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED-FURNISH ROOMS. MAN
w and wife with two young ladies' wants
Two or three nicely furnished rooms Privilege
-. 80, this ONCE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
UNION labor did its duty nobly.

Now We are ready to hear about
war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED-RELIABLE MEN To TACK
w up advertising signs: ei2 50 weekly,
steady work. Send 10 cents for postage. san
pie, etc. Young Medicine company. 2,2q North
Colorado street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

"ANTED-AGENTS AND Statesmen:
w ~ day plating tableware; new pro-
cess; costs but cents to plate one dozen
knives to wear I'VE years. Send Is cents for
formula: Winkler Chemical company, 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
[dI!l!llEIIEII1I

Have you Sore Throat Pimples, Copper
Colored Spots, Aches, Old Sores, Ulcers In
Mouth. Hsir-Falling? Write Cook REMEDY
Co, go Masonic Temple, Chicago, H., for
proofs OF cures; capital, $500, 900. Worst
cases cured N Is to IS days. 1Oa-usee
hnok freA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
Announcements,

Ann0uucemont0s
thereby announce myself as q candidate
for the once Of county superintendent OF
schools, SUBJECT 70 the decision of the demo
cratic county convention.
D. W. MATTHEW'S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED - GENTLEMAN OR LADY.
w who can give bond. to take charge of a
business 10 Rock Island. One man cleared
over q 900 last year The Piqua Noyeltv com.
pany, Piqus Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANrED-ro LOAN MONEY ON OLA
nu NV mo ,ss wssches 1ewelry, hardvers
a MancA lnstrumen., bieZclea. clothing, Dry
PAID Tor second hand goods Of I'll kinds also
rne above goods for sale % half The ueusl
ssore pnoee- All bosine0 Transaction osricsiy
1921 Second Avenue n0u't forSes n 81 %
Ionea Two rings on 1877
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE
w TO establish agency for sale OF interests
In q Mexican coffee. rubber and Chocolate
plantation; exceptional opportunity: big money:
investigate. Address 1908 No. 100 Washipgton
street, Chicago, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED-RELIABLE MAN TO MEET
w merchants and manufacturer United
states and Ca, ada Mercantile agency Is
tablshed IN 1ss2 1884 Dearborn street Chi.
cage, Ills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

NOR SALE-FTvE ACRES FOR SALE
Il cheap. Near town. Gordon Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

ENOR SALE-wELL ESTABLISHED BusI-
ness; doing about 10000 per annum; To-
Gated on the most prominent corner In the
city OF san Antonio; 900 cars pass the store
every day: ooe-third frst-clsss farming lands
IN missouri or Kansas. balance cash or its
equivalent. Address Col J. A. Bradley. 502n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

EOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
- with about 90 different slides suitable for
ming legal blanks or any description OF papers
comprehensive index connected. Just the
thing for any once with contracts, etc, TO
ME. Address H. Z. c., care OF THE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
FOR SALE.

ENoR sALE-SIx LOTS NEAR TOWN $50
II each. Gordon & Bowman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
WANTED.

WANTED.
WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL AT 1871.
w Fifth avenue.
WANTED-A GIRLTo DO HousEwoRK.
w ss3 Twentieth street. Mrs Is. r. Hall
WANTED-A LOAN OF 81 400 ON GOOD
w real estate security. Address &c. -
care OF ARGUS.
WANTED-TOR RENT AN 8 OR IoRooM
w modern house May or before. Address
ARGUS ONCE.
WANTED-A POSITION AS HOUSE
w keeper In widower's family. Call at 7is
Seventeenth street.
WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL FOR
w general homework In small family
Call 1916 Fifth avenue.
WANTED-BOARDERS: CHOICE ROOMS
w and board. with all modern copyeu.
fences, 2s26 Fourth avenue.
WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED GIRL.
w with references, to do homework in
family OF three. 2ill Eighth avenue.
WANTED-TwO BUSINESS LADIES TO
w call at once. Big money Maucker
House, Sixteenth street and Fourth avenue
WANTED RELIABLE AND INDUS
w trious men for csnvassing and collect
ing. send name and address TO M 65," AR
GUS ONCE.
"ANTED-A GOOD GIRL FOR GENERAL
house work
ences required. Inquire at ITO. Twenty.ec.
ond street.
WANTED GOODS TO sroRE IN CHEAP.
W clean and Light storage rooms with Gle.
vator a. l62S Second avenue. Johnny Jonoo.
Two rings on 1347.
WANTEDEsoo HORSES TO CLIP BY
w electricity At the Metropolitan Horse
Shoelng shop, corner Third and Rock Island
streets, Davenport
|WANTED-AGENT TO SELL OUR OILS
and greases 10 Rock Island and vicinity.
permanent position for the right man. the
Garfield Oh company, Cleveland. Ohio
WANTED-RELIABL MAN TO MEET
w merchants and manufacturer United
States and Cav ada Mercantile agency rs
tabiished IN 1ss2. 1884 Dearborn street, Chi.
cago, Ills.
|"ANTED - GENTLEMAN OR LADY.
VINO can give bond. to take charge OF q
business In Rock Island. One man cleared
over - goo last year. The Piqua Novelty com.
pany, Piqus Ohio.
WANTED-FURNISHED ROOMS. MAN
w and wife with two young ladies' wants
two or three nicely furnished rooms Privilege
lOu9eEeentpR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

Subscribe for TIE Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

"ANTED-AGENTS TO SELL OUR OH. s
w and greases il Rock Island and vicinity
permanent position for the right man. Tne
Garfield OIL company, Cleveland, Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

Tor SALE-A NUMBER OF VACANT
l. lots In Sinnets addition: very central.
within easy reach OF the government ar, enal,
most OF the large shops IN Moline and the
rouudhouse OF the Chicago. Rock Island a. Pa
enc railroad. Anyone having the ready cash
can buy one or all OF them 1t o bargain. Also
lew cottages Apply 70 r. NJ. Sinnet 4e05
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

ESOR SALE-REAL ESTATE NOW EARN
Il ing 10 per cent on the investu ent In
suire of Thomas Smart, us Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

EOR SALE-MITER CUTTING MACHINE.
\ lever power; also one 2-horse, upright
steam engine and boiler, In good condition, or
will trade. E A. Moore & Co., iO22 Main
street, Richmond, Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED-2O HORSES TO CLIP nv
w electricity At the Metropolitan Horse
Shoelng shop, corner Third and Rock Island
streets, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

E'oR sALE--CoAL IN ANY QUANTITY
- Of 20 bushels or over st e2to per tou, de.
nvered z. Q: D 70 any part Of the city. Leave
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED-GOODS TO SToRE IN CHEAP
W clean and light storage rooms. Win Ale
xator At l6s3 Second avenue. Johnny Jones
Two rings on 1347.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

EoR SALE-LoT SOUTHEAST CORNER
Twenty -third street and Ninth avenue: rs
foot front. VIII sell on easy terms Address
T. j. Halpn, 500 Main street, St. Louis Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

SEND STAMP FOR LIST OF $40 To
~ land. NJ Grimm, Cottonwood. Cal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

EoR SALE - EDISoN's PROJECTING
Il kaleidoscope, with Is films; latest model;
new; price sa3; win sell for ESQ. address
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED-A GiRLTO DO HouSEwoRR
w s23 Twentieth street. Mrs B. r. Hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

"ANTED-A LOAN OF 81 400 ON GOOD
w real estate security. Address &c. .
care of ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

w housework. German preferred Refer
ences required. Inquire at ITO. Twenty.ec.
Ond street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL AT 1871
w Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

ENOR sALE-LoT SOUTHEAST CORNER
\ Twenty-second street and Ninth avenue:
% foot front. VIII sell on easy terms. Ad-
Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-06

ENREE TEA SEr-LADIES, SEND Us
l. your full address plainly written, and we
VII express you % OF our exquisite Arabian
Perfume packets TO sell among friepds A. no
oents each, when sold. remit US the money
tless express chsraes) and we win send you \
peautiful decorated china tea set OF So pieces
Tor your trouble. foil size for family use Name
nearest express once ana address. Arabian
Perfume company. Bridgewster. Conn.
The Yale expositor., 1898-12-23
CHAPTER XVIII.

He took her to little quiet village
within sound OF the sea, she loved so
well, and then by strict medical in
functions kept from her all subjects
likely to disturb or agitate her mind.
It was no difficult task; she never once
alluded to the past, or showed any anx-
iety to learn the history of the seven
years they had spent apart-a bliss
ful lethargy came over her, and
the mere fact of living, OF be-
ing together again, was sufficient
for her. She wanted no explain
alton, no mutual confession, no ex-
PLANTATION, no mutual confession, no
cursion back into the land OF trouble
and sorrow she had left, he assured
her, behind forever. But it was differ
ent with him. Jealousy even in the
supreme moment of his happiness was
already gnawing at his heart and he
knew he could not live with her in
peace and let those seven years sleep
One day, about a week after their
reunion, she was well enough to take
little turn on the shore; the soft salt
breeze blowing in her face brought
there tinse Of returning health and
youth that tempted him to make an
effort to recall the past. She looked
at him with mournful eyes, then said
with peevish pathes--
"What-can you not let me be,
Paul? 1 am alive and happy now-why
drag me back to death and torment?
l want to forget 1t all-all."
And so do l." he answered eagerly;
"but / cannot, cannot, my wife, IL
you will not speak. Men are different
from women, and, II l do not know
how and where you spent those seven
years, they will poison my peace un-
til the day / die. Tell me now, and 1
will forget them, put them from me
after this hour. no matter what
what you tell me-"
She sighed restlessly, then spoke.
The Yale expositor., 1898-12-23

$50 be 1t. The first three years after
left home. II spent. Paul, in--in
-" She stopped, her eyes fell. she
slipped her little wasted hand visit
fully into his.
GO on" he said hoarsely. you
you have begun; must hear all now.
You spent in a."
"Lunatic asylum. pauper lunatic
asylum outside London"
"My darling! Oh, my poor darling!"
he cried. covering her hand with kiss
es, in burst OF compassion and relief.
"Our-our little son was born
there" she continued softly, after a
slight pause, land after a few weeks
of life went peacefully to Heaven. He
he was a nice little child, they told
me. Paul, with fair hair like yours,
and very dark eyes. II don't remem-
bcr him at all; but they kept me this
lcck of his hair; it's pretty and soft.
isn't it? Poor little mite l never
gave him a thought or tear; he was
as we'll without, dare say"
"The night you left me you went
straight TOTO the asylum" he
prompted, after long pause. during
which they had sat with trembling
hands close claspcd.
mo. no, to the river-to the river"
she answered quickly and feverishly.
a bright spot burning on her cheek.
II was mad, you know, quite-qulte
mad, though ! knew what II was
trying to do, and remembered it after
wards. You got my letter? You heard
about my poor mother, how l deceived
you-how they all deceived you-yes?"
She paused to take breath, then went
on quickly as il she wero repeating a
lesson she loathed, but was forced to
say
"I wanted to kill myself and end
it ALL saw no harm. l jumped off
the first bridge above the churchyard
where the water was deep, and the
weight of my clothes kept me under
until l was half drowned; then nature
asserted itself / could swim, you
know, in the widest seas, and. no
longer able to bear the agony of suffo-
cation even in my madness, struck
out for the bank, and then / suppose
for l remember nothing clearly after
that-wandered aimlessly across the
country all night and next day. l
was taken up as a homeless vagrant,
lodged In poor-house, and thence sent
to the asylum, where after couple OF
years memory by degrees came back
to me.
(To be Contlnued.I