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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-13

fore the door. A very faint bit of light
came from the open keyhole, but all
within was quiet. To make quite GER
tain that the door was locked, l first
gently tried it, but found, as l ex-
pected, the bolt shot. STOPPING then
TO the keyhole, spoke the senorita's
name, raising my voice as high as l
dared.
There was little stir, and present
ly the lady's voice, low and shaken, an
swered:
"Who Is there?"
Friends lady. Capt. Sel!inger and
others that you wot of. We have come
to deliver you"
/ heard her give little cry, and she
seemed to have come up close to the
door.
"We are about to break in," / con-
tinued. "Yet, stay-are you dressed?"
"Yes. senior. All, the saints have
heard my prayers"
"She understands the matter" said
back to my companions. Hand me
the pry, Mac Iyrach."
The Scotchman had fetched along
this implement-a short bar of iron,
with one end flattened into a splay--
and now passed it over. l jammed it
in midway up, near the lock, and gave
a heave. The door was of wood, but
heavy and strongly set, and this first
effort only made it strain and crack.
Growing impatient and anxious,
punched again, and this time threw
my weight against the bar. The bolt
instantly snapped and the door swung
quivering open. The light within
single candle-hardly brought out
the place with distinctness, yet one
glance resolved nearly all. Just with
in the entrance stood the senorita,
pale, and with her yellow hair falling
down her shoulders. At her back
were the details of the room, mainly
a little cumbrous furniture and the
scant drnpery of the barred windows
AS soon as the poor creature got
the light fairly upon us, and espe-
cially as soon as she made out the cap
tain, she ran forward and fell on her
knees at his feet.
"Oh, senior, may Christ reward you!
l had all but given up hope!"
"Why, it is all right, senorita," :"
said the captain, awkwardly. He for
got that the lady did not understand
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II a derelict is full of lumber, she
is like a rock. If water-logged, these
silent freebooters cannot be sunk un-
less broken in such manner that the
cargo Is released. Fire has been found
effective in destroying derelicts. 1t
was successful in all but four cases
in forty-live. One of the failures was
with the Fannie L. Wolston, an Amer
lean schc oner, one of the most remark
able derelicts of which we have record.
She was abandoned October Is, 1891,
between the capes of Virginia and Hat
teras. She drifted about halfway
across the ocean (the photographic
office received numerous reports of
her), her course veering to the south,
until she was about opposite Madeira.
There she zigzagged until February,
1893. Then she drifted south until May
Of that year. From May until early
in 1894 she was drifting towards the
Bahamas. February l she was about
north of Nassau. On The pilot chart
for June, 1894, she is located on the
eastern border of the gulf stream and
southeast of Cape Hatteras. In June,
1894, she had been a derelict $50 days,
and had drifted over 1000 miles, the
longest track of the kind on record.
to find herself within few miles. COM
paratively speaking, of the point at
which she was abandoned.-Gustave
Kobbe, IN st. Nicholas.
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therefore in the better case, as far as
we are concerned"
We were past them presently, none
hailing us, and having gone out by the
rearward door were at last in the hall
of the stairs. Here it was dark, save
for the little illumination of the buc-
cancers candles, and all deserted and
quiet. We did not close the door after
us, both because the light was of some
use and because we thought the act
would seem suspicious, though, indeed,
the fellows had scarce appeared to no
tice us. One thing now puzzled me a
little, which was that it seemed so
dark at the top of the stairs. To be
sure, the guard might have deposited
his lanthorn, or candle, at the far end
of the passage, but even then, l
thought, some faint light would show.
However, there was little time to
think on this, even supposing it to be
of import, for Mr.. Tym had already be-
gun to ascend the stairs. We fell into
his train, the captain first, next, and
Mac Ivrach last, and all crept softly
up. now thought faint bit of light
was stealing down from the passage,
bue guessed that it might be nothing
but starlight. l glanced as well as /
could by the captain, and kept Mr..
Tym's figure in vague way in view,
feeling, with iome quic kening of the
pulse, that it must now be soon that he
would reach the top and come under
the observation of the guard. The
fight was long, but presently saw his
figure cut out black and more distinct,
and knew he was in the passage and
obstructing a window. 1t was now GER
tain that there was no light, save of
the stars, and this must be the reason
why the guard had not as yet per-
ceved him. he turned, for l caught
the narrowing of his shape. and imme-
diately the window was free again,
and now he had surely advanced down
the passage.
slipped alongside the captain, and
he looked at me, the wonderment on
his face coming out in the faint light.
We were now close to the top of the
fight, but as yet could not command
the passage, the continued wall cut
ting us off. OF sudden heard soft,
long step, and, the window above dark
ening. looked up and saw Mr.. Tym.
"All's well" he said, in a sharp whis-
per full of relief. "The coast is clear"
This was such brave news that for
an instant it fairly brought the cap
tain and me to a standstill. Yet only
while one might catch his breath. We
made straddling bound of it to the
top, Mac Ivrach close behind.
"We must improve the opportunity"
went on Mr.. Tym, as soon as we were
fairly beside him. "Yonder is the
door; Master Ardick, do you hail the
senorita. and then proceed as speed
lily as you can with the breaking in"
The business wanted no more dis
cussion. and quickly we were all be-
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CHAPTER XyIu.-C..r,yzr md.

"All is we'll" he said with Gaze
ss-seeming nod--it was marvellous
how my blood started in my veins
at the words. "ncw fares it with the
other?'
Likewise we'll" almost falteringly
answered.
He drew a bit nearer. that chance
passers might not hear,
This is the gist of the matter" he
said: She is shut up in one of the
frst-story chambers. To reach it you
pass up the chief staircase, and SO by
an outside passage. The chamber is
at the end, and is directly above the
outwork. 1t therefore overlooks the
water"
And how learned you all this?" !
asked. scarce dared believe we had
gotten so far along in the undertake
ing aud nothing contrary happened.
Why, pretty simply" he said, with
smile. "As was passing through the
hall I met Morgan, and, if you will
credit it, he delivered to me the whole
matter"
This made me fetch little breath.
ut was an easy matter" went on
Mr.. lynn, coolly. ~ did but meet him,
as say. and after we had talked lit
tle-he running on rather loosely, be-
ing somewhat in wine-hc spoke of his
own accord Of the senorita. He
praised her beauty and swore that it
were a shame 90 deal with her save
gently. and more to like purpose.
finally drew him on to disclose where
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A STORM AT SUNSET.

] stand upon the ocean shore,
And hear her deep eternal roar,
And view across her heaving breast,
A gorgeous pageant in the west
For marshaled there in radiant light.
Along the very verge Of night,
Are bright battallons. massed on high,
Moving across the evening sky.
I mark the cleaning coats of mail.
The waving plumes, the faces pale,
gee the flaming falchions flash.
And bark! the loud artillery's crash.
As the guns rapid lightnings leap
From level plain. or lofty steep,
The while the trees move tremblingly,
Meath steady rain Of musketry.
see the wild warehouses rush
Swift to the fray; tn Overwhelming crush
Fails their impetuous way TO bar;
They scent the carnage from afar.
But soon the gathering shadows hide
The battles swaying surgng tide;
And all the grandeur Of that sight.
Is swallowed In the shades OF night.
All silent now the battle ground
The pale tents cluster all around.
Ere from the lonely shore turn,
Afar. the glowing campfires burn.
-Ingar Ingram. In Minneapolis House.
keeper
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his English. He gave her his hand
and she rose, looking sweetly ane
gratefully at the rest of us.
But this was no time for sentiment.
We Immediately withdrew little and
took counsel together. There seemF
to be no new phase to the matter
said Mr.. lynn. "The senorita's disguise
will still serve"
Say the captain and l go first, said
Mr.. Tyln. THE lady and you. Ardick,
would do well to come next, and Mac
Ivrach can bring up the rear, We
must all take care to stroll along care
lessly.'
We fell into the understood order
accordingly, and in silence passed out
into the passage. Mac lvrach fingered
little. and took the precaution to
close the door, and we were thus, for
the time, in comparative darkness, the
stars fetching the place out only in
faint glimmer.
I touched my elbow to the senorita's
to encourage her, and in this fashion
we slipped softly along, and without
hearing an alarming sound reached the
head of the stairs. Here Mr.. Tym
halted, but after glance began to
descend, and we, catching the noises
now palmer from below, but still moth
ing menacing, quietly followed. AS
before, we found this rearward hall
safe and deserted. Mr.. Tym gave a
glance back at us, as though to see
that all were ready, and with bold
step passed on and turned in at the
door. Capt. Sellinger fell careless
pace or two behind and followed.
did not hesitate, but as | felt the lady
tremble whispered to her to take
heart, for there was but small danger,
and so saying pressed her arm hard
with mine, and with that we passed in.
All was as we had left it. The buc-
cancers were still sitting or lying
about, save he who nursed his arm and
walked up and down, and the haze
of the tobacco smoke continued. We
marched down the hall, |, as must
confess, in some perturbation, and
made toward the vaulted passage. 1t
seemed an interminable distance, but,
to my tremendous relief, no attempt
was made to stop us, and at last we
passed safely inside. The first part
of the strain was now over, and with
congratulatory look or two, but no
words, for those were too risky, we
continued on and entered the court.
Here we found the former disorder and
confusion. some Of the buccaneers
struggling about laughing or roaring
drunken songs, some ordering their
arms, and others in groups talking.
Morgan was not in sight, but Tow
lands rival, the savage and hard
fighting Capt. byte, was sprawled
near by on a bench His back was
luckily towardus. There was but single
other captain in sight, one Steaves,
VINO was lounging in the main gate.
This last person, as thought, was the
officer of the guard, for / noted that
three of his company were close by,
and that one carried lanthorn. Two
more buccaneers, though l could not
say who, seemed to be stationed at
the other gate-that is, the postern--
for 1 could catch the CLEAN of their
Farmor as they paced to and fro.
fro BE Continued
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What does the crowd that congre-
gates here evenings think of the policy
of expansion that has developed dur
ing and since the ware" inquired the
grocery drummer of the store keeper
at Eastwood corners.
Haven't paid much attention to
what they've said on 3ne subject" re-
piled the proprietor as he looked in
the dried apple barrel which had stood
uncovered in the midst Of the crowd
that had just departed, "but my opin-
ion is that every man Of them is in
favor of taking everything in sight
Judge.
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Had Its Eject.

Lnura-How do you get along with
your husband?
Cora-Just lovely; we've had only
one quarrel since our marriage,
Ssura-I suppose you gave him a
good scare by threatening to leave
him then2
Cora-No; threatened to send
mother.-Up to Date,
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An Unfamiliar object.

Bill-Did you read about that fellow
writing a poem on a $50 bill?
Jill-No; the editor kept It, Of
course.
Bill-No; he returned 1t.
Jill-What! An editor return $50
bill?
Bill-Yes; he didn't know what Il
was.-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

the evils Of the last "red-shirt" cam
paign, and would therefore support the
measure. The vote on the adoption Of
the amendment was: Ayes Il. noes 6
Harris Populisp. OF Northampton. voted
with the Democrats and was appauded
wildly. Only thirty votes were necessary
to secure the passage OF the amendment
The amendment was ordered enrolled for
fatlncation and will be ratified Monday.
There was debate In the Senate on a
h'll 10 force Madison county TO pay
bonds. 1t seeks to repudiate, and there
were some strong speeches against repu-
diation.
The House passed a bill to give the
State printing To the lowest responsible
bidder in North Carolina, and also a bill
10 establish the Bureau OF Labor and
Printing. with n commissioner Of labor
and an assistant. the latter TO be a prac-
teal printer.
The election law continues to give the
Democratic caucus some trouble. 1t VIII
probably be out of the way, however.
during the next five days.
The Jim Crow" car bill is talked al
most daily. and Mclean, OF Harnett, and
seine other Democrats are clamorous To
dispose OF IL. 1t is said there is more on
position TO 1t in the Senate than in the
House.
The Stevens antitrust bill went Though
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is GOING TO BE DISPOSED OF TIC
DAY.

the House under pressure. 1t is held up
IN the Senate, in order TO give business
men another hearing upon it. 1t is said
Senator Osborne will fight it, There was
some bitter opposition 10 it in the House
The Craig bill, requiring the "domesti-
cation OF foreign corporations doing BUSH
ness In this State, does not fix any license
Zee. AT first $1,000 was named, and then
900. The desire appears to be simply to
get the corporations to domesticate them
selves as quickly as possible, and as
cheaply. The idea is not to make money.
but 10 compel them to surrender any and
al flsht OF appeal to the Federal courts.
In lSn-B Joseph Turner was Public
Printer. In 1895 the State paid him $1,000
due by reason OF a difference in measure
meht or printed matter. But IT did not
alloW MIN interest. To-day the Commit
Tee on Claims reported favorably bill 10
pay MIN interest. amounting to about
5000. Turner is here. He is 50 years
ola, and does not appear over 30.
The resignation OF w. Ii. Day as peni-
tehtlary superintendent takes effect next
Monday. 1t simplfies the situation. He
las yet suit on hand To see whether ne
Is really entitled TO the Office The man.
agement OF the penitentiary will be I'm
the hands or the Executive Board. as IL
was twenty years ago. Day had made
promise 10 Senator Glenn that nc would
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abide by the decision OF the Democratic
caucus.
The school-bool1 fight seems to be NOT
YET ended. Last night the Committee on
Education decided that they would let the
present system stand IL the booksellers
would cut the prices 10 per cent. 1t APP
pears that not all would agree 10 do this.
one hrm agreed TO cut 30 per cent. and
one ~ per cent, il given the whole con-
tract ana also TO replace with new books
All the old ones now in use or on the book
sellers shelves in this State. The book
night was never more bitter than II is This
year.
Inc insurance bill was YESTERDAY of,er-
noon finally agreed on. and Insnra,,,
men say 1t satisfies all OF them sew ,h,ss
VINO represent assessment connanias ~
a section OF II requires that the nolio,os
In such companies must plainly state an
their face that they are on the.assass,s, ~.
plan. The rate OF taxation is nar 60,
on gross receipts. Ii was 3 a., en-
when the bill was introduced I'm, 10
Finance Committee consents 10 n ras',a
ton to 2, which is the old figure NJ
wording of the bill makes IL piaIn tho,
there will be a commissioner of i,smr
ance.
IL does not appear possible now tina. tha
Legislature can adjourn before Marcn I,t
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THE COHEN co. TIFF COHEN On II
CO TIE COHEN CO. THE COHEN GO. THE COHEN CO

voters OF the State ratify the constitu.
tlonal amendment at the ;olls. then all
persons who are thereby disfranchis,d
snail be exempted from all civil and mil
tary duties and from poll-tax. Fuller.
the only negro senator made the leading
speech against the constitutional amend
mont, declaring that conditions I'm North
carolina IN no wise resemble those in
south Carolina and Louisiana; that tho
negro Is made the object of attack. the
innocent victim OF censure. when ne is
merely the tool in the hands of white
men. Yet all the latter are 10 vote. He
closed With glowing eulogy of the
-Anglo-Saxon race.
Senator Campbell Republican, said II
the great Il. y. Vance were alive he
would oppose this measure. Senator's Col
icy and Fields Oemocrats) said they
thought II unwise at this time to submit
inc amendment 10 the people, but yoted
aye, taking the view that II was best for
the state Senator Glenn, who made the
chief support OF the bill, was given an
ovation, and made an impasnOned sueech
saying he had never tefore been so proud
OF vote. He concluded by saving he
mad come here 10 unfurl the banner ~
me white race over the Capitol. Senator
Mcintyre said he was sure the abstract
principle OF acknowledgements was wrong
but he knew the negro. and also know
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AIgcr Kissed in .Boston,
Boston Correspondence New Yorl
Herald)

NbOatoll correspondence New 1Ork
Herald)
There was only one discordant note In
the chorus OF popular acclamation OF
President Mckinley and the members %
ms cabinet in Boston. That was The
dislike OF the average citizen for Russell
"A. Alger. Occasionally Mr.. Alger was
granted a cheer, but he got such a supply
OF misses as must have brought bushes
10 the cheeks of some OF his hosts. Many
OK the soto voce remarks were not com
pllmentary to the head of the War De-
partment, but as these did not reach his
ears they probably did not trouble him.
lie was not without some friends i'm the
crowd, but they did not seem 10 be in any
marked majority, and IN their friendly
desire 10 start claque for the Secretary
or war they only threw n boomerang.
For every request for Three cheers FOR
Alger' there came Il faint response, mixed
with sibilant sound, which, while IL be-
spok the honest sentiments OF those in
the throng, was not altogether creditable
to their good breeding.
Secretary Alger gave no sign that he
heard anything OF this unfayorable DEM
onstration, although some OF Il must have
reached his ears. He remained calm and
digpifed, and occasionally responded TO
friendly salute by lifting his hat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN co,

Down at the corner OF Beacon s''
Charles streets a group or young m..'a
men established themselves this moIA's.
with the deliberate intention OF GYMS
Secretary-of-War Alger snub Nntn -
passed. They made no secret OK ,'.'
intentions. and arranged the lreAHN-
naries SO that all in the immediate Nc'"
ity could hear. They said they Nc.'
"going 10 show Alger that they were W.T..
Miles on the embalmed- controversy
and when Secretary Ayers carriage w"
abreast OF them they shouted IN un.''''
Three cheers for General Miles.
The cheers were given with VII. V-.
did not disturb the complacency OF i"'
Secretary OF War.
On the street. in the reception, and a.
the banquet II required all the dipiom'.y
OF the Home Market Club 10 mitigate 'i5
frost" which the ordinary voter seeh''
to give General Alger.
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WHITE MANS RULE.
THE FIGHT IN THE OLD NORTH
STATE.
SENATE PASSES The BILL.
To Limit Negro suTra gc--crcat In
terest I'm the Mattcr--The Election
Lsw-Penitentiary Case-Domesu-
eating Foreign Corporations.

RALEIGH. n. C., February 1s.-(spe-
c'aLl-1he legislative event to-day was
the discussion and passage by the Senate
OF tho bill 30 amend the Constitution so
as 10 limit negro suffrage. The popular
interest was as great as 1t w2s when the
House considered The bill yesterday. SEN
ator Goodman 0iopLbAcam offered nm
amendment which was lost by vote OF:
Ayes .. noes q. providing that shc.!d the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Thomas 4. Edison, Jr., Married.

NEW YORK. February is.-Thomas =
Edison. Jr.. the eldest son OF the inNen
tor. yesterday announced his marriase ~
Marie Louise Touhey, who was untu fe.
Gently member OF the Belle Helene
Company. now playing al the Casino
Mr.. Edison and Miss rouhey Were mar.
ried November 2Sd. but the tact was W.
made public until YESTERDAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
LOOK OVER THE PRICES OF
BOOKS AND STATIONERY
TODAY

LOOK OVER THE PRICES OF
hooks AND STATIONERY
TO-DAY.
When was such an opportunity otered
before. Hundreds that are not mentioned
even cheaper.
Paper-Bound Novels for &c. each.
75c Cloth-Bou Books, Novels, Poems.
etc. gilt-edge. best clear type, this
sale 25c. a volume.
1 lot of Best 25c. Cloth-Bound Novels,
choice Sc. volume.
Stationery.
Fine Quality octave and Commercial
Size Writing Paper. in linen or vellum,
White or Tints. for &c. a quire; En-
veopes 10 match, 15c. quality. for 4c.
a package.
Blank Books, with fine quality paper,
for PC.
Lead Pencils with erasers, regular price
ljc. a dozen. for Sc.
Pen Stats, that sold for and Sc, for
1c. each.
&c. School Pads here for &c.
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YOU MUST LOOK At THIS JEWELRY
LIST.

Not all are mentioned. but enough to
show you that the prices are way off the
usual.
800 Jewel Hat-Pns, in all the leading
colored stones. look like &c. ones. for
sc. each; another lot for &C.
200 Belt Buckles. worth ., 80, and 5Oc.;
any for 15c. each.
New Sterling-Slver Pins. for back Of
the hair and fastening pocket, for
25c.-wOrth double.
200 Long Fan Chains, worth 90 and Toe,
sterIing-silver Hair-Brushes. good bris-
tie and full size, for 81 each.
Solid Cold Rings. with chip diamonds,
were S15O, for soc.
Sterling Silver Pungents. large size.
cheap al 39c., for nc each
Genuine CUt-Glass with Heavy Ster-
ling-SilVer Top Puff Boxes were $225
and 500. any for Sl.25.
l lot Fine Plate Rings, worth SOC. for
l9C.-warrantcd three years
800 pairs Steel Spectacles for Sc pair
THESE BLACK DRESS GOODS
ARE ALL OF THE CELEBRATED
GOLD MEDAL BRAND. WHICH IS
CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST on
THE MARKET THESE WE'RE SOLD
IN THE AUCTION-ROOM OF FIELD,
CHAPMAN & CO., BY ORDER OF THE
WELL-KNOWN FIRM OF LEVISON
BROTHERS * co.
You can buy them here to-day for less
than half what they asked wholesale.
42-inch All-Wool Crystal Brocade, diff
ferent designs, for S9c. a yard, worth
81.
A-inch All-Wool Invisible Check Cheve-
ron, the usual $3.50 grade, for Zoe. a
yard
Brocaded Jacquards. In all conceivable
designs, for 59c. yard can't be dupli-
Gated for less than $l.25 a yard.
Figured Poplins in handsome effects.
for Soc. a yard, the usual $3.50 grade
SIX and Wool Mixed Brocades for 81 a
yard, the usual $3.50 kind.
Brocaded MOhairs, in most desirable ef-
fects for 25c. a yard, instead of 59c
SIX and Wool Tufted Crepons, the usual
$3.50 quality, for sligo a yard.
All-WoOl CamePs-Hair Serge and Hen |
rietta for pc yard.
46-inch Gold Medal Brand Silk Finished |
Henrietta for SC, can't be duplicated |
for less than $3.50 a yard.