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just had the little alteration Formidable
though she may seem to you, I'll take care
she don't disturb you in the slightest II
she show any of her temper TO you. III
cure 1t In quick time.
A creaking of the inner door interrupts
him. Striding to it he tries the handle.
but, finding it locked, returns to finish
his harangue.
For a while he stands gazing upon the
young girl like a wolf gloating over a lamb
it has disabled and is about to devour.
Yes, sweet Lucetta," he at length con-
tinues, you shall be head OF all here;
have men to do obeisance, with women to
wait upon you; and though they may not
be the most accomplished ladies Of the
bed chamber, I'll answer for their ASST
duty. SO, as you perceive. the life you're
to lead, so far from being that of a cap
tive, will be more like queens. Yes, sig
norma, l can assure you there's many a
fair maiden amongst the Sabine noun
tains that would tear out their eyes for
envy of you. And shouldv' he adds with
emphasis, drawing himself UP before the
mantel-mirror, and surveying his image
with conceted air. Per Bacco. yesl'
The self-fiattery had scarce Lett his lips,
less innocent nature, and far differently
intoned.
"Sangre de Christor' he cries, as sound
reaches his ear-not this time from behind
the bedroom door, but coming from the
courtyard without. 1t is a wild shout, or
rather chorus in varied voices-of women
as well as men.
What can it be? A quarrel among the
L., fcl1 rs a
their sposas are taking part
This is his first impression; almost In
stantly removed as man breaks into the
courtyard, painting and GREATNESS as if
pursued, calling out at the top Of his
voice:
'sCampagnos!" we're betrayed; gil SOL
datig'
'Infernor' exclaims the chief. bounding
forward to the window. 'Soldiers2
Where?"
There! here!" confusedly stammers the
scared robber in response, soon as he
makes 1t skulking off under the shadow
of the wall.
His odd behavior might astonash his
chief had the latter time to take notice Of
it, But he has not, for the answer is
scarce out ere its explanation follows-not
in words, Dut In the shape OF armed men
at that moment seen making their way
into the courtyard.
Soon they are inside. half filling it, their
red flannel shirts, by the glare of the great
fire. looking as if stepped in blood And in
their faces, by the same light, can be read
the determination to spill it!
Simultaneous with their entrance rings
out that same summons spoken In the
Piazza Of Val di Orno, and, in the same
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those capable * doing vedetts dpty- azd
Nature win have IT. own W4y. Outraged.
It resists; fatigued. Il seeks repose. de-
manddnx It even IN the face OF danger.
The worn out mariner clinging to shroud
or stay to save himself from being washed
overheard. lets go his hold. falls asleep,
and awakes only to find himself struggling
amid foam-crested pillows.
Notwithstanding all his efforts to keep
awake. backed by his reflections upon the
probable fate of Petron1o Into a slumber
of like kind drops the bandits vedette: to
be aroused from not among water or white
frothing pillows. but embraced by strong
arms In red flannel sleeves, and confronted
by faces in whose stern expression he reads
Surrender or die.''
One of them he knows, II not two But
one is enough, since 1t is the face Of To-
masso!
And a word from Tomasso's lips warns
him to be silent: another telling him that
any shout of alarm will be the last he
shall utter.
Not the last cry. There is one wanted.
which he will be permitted to give-nay.
forced to give-the signal preconcerted
with the camp sentinel.
Conducted to the head of the pass he is
directed to sound it-truly, conscientiousiy.
Neither falsehood nor evasion can avail
him, for there is one standing by who can
detect either in their slightest tone or ac-
cent, and whose stiletto threatens death
for the attempt.
He sounds it, and soon as hearing the
response, the Volontieri advance in silence
and darkness. Were 1t daylight, their
ranks-far extended, filing around the
rocks and tree trunks-would show re-
semblance to a huge red serpent approach
ing its prey; the similitude complete at the
head of the marching column turns the
ancient monastery, closing around it, just
as a constructor making the first coil upon
its disabled victim.
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CHAPTER LIX.
A BLACK AN DRIED LETTER.

A BLACK AN DRIED LETTER.
On that same day starts messenger
for Rome, not from the foreign Office,
but that in Lincoln's Inn Fields; no
other than Lawson fills who carries
with him a circular cheque for five
thousand pounds to be handed over to
Signor Jacopo, No. 9, Strada Volturno,
in the event of government interference
proving insufficient for the release of
the bandits captive.
For Ge~>ral Harding it has been a
day of variGl vicissitudes startling
events and emotions powerful as pain
full.
But the most painful Is yet to come.
Returning to his hotel, Mr.. Lawson
invited to dinner, along with him, he
there finds several letters that have
been re-directed and forwarded from
Beechwoods. One of foreign appear
ance he first takes up, giving a start IS
he sees among the postmarks the
word Roma" 1t is letter of large
size, containing an enclosure, some
thing lumpy and firm to feel.a
What can it be?" with a dream OF
presentment he thus questions himself,
recalling the threat in that other he
now knows to have been sent him from
the same part of the world.
With hands shaking in palsy, he
tears open the envelope, unfolds the
sheet, and reads:
sSignor General-Enclosed you will
find your sons finger. No doubt you'll
recognize it by the scar of cut given
by your other son; sharp youth I'm
told, and as his readiness with the
knife shows him to be. 1 usually send
ears, but in this case have departed
from my common custom for two dis
tinct reasons. One, because your son
Henry is rather a handsome fellow,
and / dislike seeing him mutilated and
more than's necessary for the purpose
on hand Nor shall he be, II you send
the riscatta already asked for-five
thousand Of your English pounds-to
be paid, and punctually, to my pro-
curatore, Signor Jacopo, at the address
he gave to you. Refuse it, General,
hang back any longer, and when next
we draw the knife twill not be for
loppig off a little finger nor yet ears,
but clean decapitation- If on this tri-
fling matter another communication
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with you be needed-which, for your
sake as well as mine, / hope won't-it
will not reach you in the shape OF a
letter, but something much more bulky
and pcnderous-a parcel containing
your son Henry's head. For that take
the word OIL CAPO CORVINO."
While the General is distractedly
perusing the strange epistle, terrible in
its cool. haunting cruelty, Mr.. Lawson
has taken UP the thing that came en-
closed, and stripped it of its covering.
piece of cotton rag, stained with blood
from that around which it has been
wrapped.
His eyes set in stark staring horror. Gen.
eral Harding looks upon it, knowing-too
well knowing what it is-the finger of his
young son; that bearing the brand long
ago set upon 1t by the elder.
Giving it but glance, the father AYERS
his face, staggers to a chair. and sinks
into it with cry of unutterable anguish.
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7 tuluhlliS lucy Icldtcu W SOilC lidetCl VI
little Importance, has said nothing to
me about it. As appears now, it was
| one of very great importance indeed.
1t must have been about that thousand
| pounds you speak of. But your letter,
! General. / never got it. That's strang-
est of ALL
Every strange unaccountable. But
I've another letter here, stranger still.
Read it, Mr.. Lawson
The General places in the lawyers
hands the epistle written upon the Pra-
tone, but which he still thinks came
from the neighborhood of Leicester
square.
Lawson, running it over, echoes what
the other has said, emphatically:
Stranger still, no doubt of that"
Then asking: when did you get this,
General?,
about three weeks ago..
Through the post. l see no mark
upon it." scanning the envelope. mo,
there's none"
ct didn't reach me through the post,
explains the General, "but by hand.
Was brought me by messenger TO
my house at Beechwoods."
| What sort of messenger"
"a man, and an odd-locking one at
that. A sort of cross between lsraellte
and Italian, with large mixture OF the
devil in him, should say
"Ah! And how did you receive him?"
"Came near kicking him out. Would
certainly have done SO but for causing
scandal I don't desire to have the
neighborhood know how my misguided
boy is behaving himself. I'm almost
afraid to go through Leicester square,
lest meet him in the company of the
scamps who've put him up to the writ
ing of that letter. Oh, God! how fallen
he must be to take UP with such swim
ding scoundrels-foreigners, too, as 1t
appears they all are.
"This letter." says the lawyer in a
grave tone, after carefully scrutinizing
it, was never written in Leicester
square, nor anywhere near it."
Where then?' demanded the Gen
eral
Where it purports to come from
Italy,
you astnish me, Lawson. Can that be
true?"
I'm sorry to say it is, so far as I'm
able to judge it,
"Merciful heavens! What's to be done,
Mr. Lawson? Shall I go to Downing
street and lay the matter before the
Foreign Officer"
THAT, as preliminary step, yes.
But think you must do more"
What can do more?"
"Send this money-the ransom de-
manded. fear even our government,
powerful as it is. will not be able to
help you in an affair Of this kind"
The General not Directing but ear
nestly urging it, hurriedly puts on his
hat, the lawyer doing the same, and,
without another word, they start off for
Downing street.
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AlBSEsNT-MINDED.

The professor Ton his summer vaca-
tion)-My dear. this is where our rail-
way journey ends. We shall wheel the
rest of the way on a smooth turnpike.
The professors wife--I know 1t, but
where Is our tandem? / didn't see tho
baggageman put it off the car.
The professor-The tandem? Sure
enough! l knew had forgotten some
thing!- Chicago Tribune.
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TIME LOST.

what causes Burkins's insomnia?'
He can't quit admiring himself long
enough to go to sleep. Chicago Rec
ord.
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voice of thunder. but still more imperI
tone:
"Rendate!"
To be continued
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A RooMY BouDorR.

IBID you have commodious apartments
In New York;"
"commodious? I had a hs.rack all 10
myself."-Chicago Record
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of usihah pride
published in ma
circles stnl
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A VERY POPULAR TRIMMING.

Stylish winter hats of Tam 0Shanter
and Normandie shape developed in vel
vet and the new felts are trimmed sim
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and his model-after the many months
of forced separation, are once more
united!
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-26

proceedings here characterized through
out with dignity. Curtis Guilds can
didacy for Lieutenant governor was in
dorsed. The club pledged him its sup
port first, last and all thetime. Exceed
ingly nice things were said of Gen.
Guild. Nobody seemed to care much
for Speaker Bates.
Then the members had a sad duty TO
perform. Mr.. Fairbanks had Henry T..
Meningitis letter of resignation read.
Its contents were exclusively printed in
The Spy this morning.
There was nothing to do but to ac-
cept the finality. A vote of thanks
was given TO Mr.. Mcknight for his SER
vice in the past, and the freedom of
the club rooms was extended to him,
whenever he shall be in town.
Routine business was transacted.
Then the young republicans went home
in the determination to come to eau
Gus tomorrow night and vote for Guild.
Not a word was said about the repre-
sentative fight. This was in line with
what The Spy had TO say upon the sub
iect. and directly opposed to the state
ments made by certain reckless news
papers, that the club would mix as a
club in the fight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-26
OF GENERAL IMPORT.
Gathering of Big Town on the Eve of
the Caucuses.

Gathering of Big Town on the Eve of
the Caucuses.
Clinton, Sept. 25.-Miss Lizzie McCul-
Tough, p High street, has filed di-
vorce libel against her husband, George
Mccullough She says he got drunk
and treated her cruelty.
Joseph Sweeney, a gypsy, reported to
Michael F. Smith, the loss of 5000 which
he thinks was stolen from him The
police don't believe his little story.
The latest answer Of ball player Will
liam r. Hamilton is that he win not
go into a foot race with Patrick Fad
gen.
c. r. Fawcett, whose arrest for sell
ing an immoral toy was told exclusive
ly in The Spy this morning, was fined
IS for being drunk, in the district court,
today, and $40 for vending without a
license. A warrant has been issued for
his partner, Thomas Sebray of Leon
mister. 1t is designed to bring the
charge of immortality against Sebray
Joseph Cummings and Joseph O'Toole
were put on six months probation.
The lads have promised not to steal
Deputy Sheriff Bartlett's chickens
again.
Medical Examiner George L. Tobey
finds that Patrick Russell, the crippled
bootblaek, who died in his shop in the
house of John McGrai1, last night, died
from natural causes.
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class moving pictures in the town hail
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-26
MEN DISCHARGED.
Italians Say 1t Was Because They Re.
fused to Buy OF commissaries.

Italians Say It Was Because They Re-
fused to Buy Of Commissaries.
Clinton. Sept 25.-Moulton &, o'Ma-
honey discharged 50 men this morning,
The men, are laborers and mostly Ital-
ians. They say that they have been
discharged because they would not buv
or commissaries run in the interest Of
the contractors, but insisted on buying
OF contractor who runs a little com
mlssary on his own hook, and sells
things more reasonably than the con-
tractors commissaries do.
The laborers were in a high rage to-
night When representative Of The Spv
saw them
The first man with whom the repre-
sentative of The Spy talked was Angelo
Pellini, who runs the independent com
missary. He said: These men who
have been discharged areesome of them
men who bought of me, or who went
down town to buy This man said fine
men wanted to buy their bread of An
tony Carboni, because they could get it
Tour cents cheaper loaf than from the
contradictory commissaries They want
ed to trade with the Clinton dealers.
because they could buy cheaper of
them.
The shanty boss kept the names and
numbers of such men, and made it GER
tain they would be discharged at the
first opportunity.
Several of the men attempted to tell
the same story in abroken italian more
or less understandable.
Some Of the men claim they paid all
the money they had to a padrone to get
chance TO work. Now they have been
laid off, they are in want.
The bosses employed by Moulton &
O'Mahoney denied that the commissa-
rles had anything to do with the dis
charge Of the help. The men were laid
off simply because there was no work
for them to do. The commissaries are
doing Business at the old stand, how
ever.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-26
WILL ALSO SUPPORT RAINIER.

Spencer, Sept. pa meeting was
held this afternoon in Fo1taine's hall'by
the members of the republican town
committee who represent the French
speaking voters. The object OF the
meeting was chiefly for the purpose, OF
electing man to fill asvacancy on The
committee. DR.. Marc Fontaine .presid-
ed, and the meetingswas harmonious.
Uric ]. DufauIt was unanimously
elected by the 200 voters present to All
the position. A speech was then made
by DIR. Marc Fontalne in which he ad-
vocated the support Of George H. Ra-
mer as representative of this district lr
the coming election.
DIR. Fontaine then bespoke the ad-
vantage that would sprpbabIy be-gained
by Supporting Gen. Curtis Guild, Jr.,
for nbut enantxgqVepno After minor
discussions, tho. 1900 voteBs present voted
to man to support Gen. Guilds con-
didacy. A similar vote was taken t.
support George n. Kramer as,candidate
for representative against Eugene L.
Marchessault, the democratic candidate
The Second at home wedding recep-
Of Cherry street by the relatives of the
young couple.
John F. Connors, the Spencer young
man who was taken to the city hospital
in Worcester in serious condition, has
recovered from his illness and returned
to his home in Spencer today
The friends of Henry A. Wheeler will
be pleased to know Of his success in
gaining a position on the varsity foot
ball team at Harvard University
DIR. Austin Of this town will leave to-
morrow for two-weeks' vacation in
Brattleboro, VT.
Steven S. Dwyer shipped thorouS H.
bred st. Bernard dog to friend In
Springfield today.
Misses Julia and Carrie Milett of Bos
ton are guests of +. Collette in Spencer
today
Frank Giroud Of Woonsocket, r. l.,
is visiting friends in Spencer today.
Theodore Breault was before Judge
Curtis this morning on a charge Of
drunkenness. He pleaded guilty and
was fined $5
AT meeting held by the directors of
the Spencer National Bank, today, a
semi-annual dividend of per cent was
declared.
Lyman II, Howe will exhibit his high
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SUDDENLY INSANE.

Westboro, Sept. 25.--Miss Alice Dee.
daughter of John Dee, residing on
Orchard street, was taken with a sud
den fit of insanity about five o'clock
this afternoon She rushed from the
house and ran UP into town, talking
with everyone she met. She ran as far
as the Whitney House and was stopped
and placed in a hack and accompanied
home by her father. Tonight she is
more rational.
J. C. Rockwell's theatre company
played it's first night engagement at
the town hall this evening to fair
sized audience. The play was "The
King of Wall Street"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-26
LIS LEE MAs SAVED.

Mr.. J. E. Lilly, prominent citizen Of
Hannibal, Mo- lately had a wonderful de-
lwerance from o frightful death. In tell
ing of II he says: II was taken with Ty-
phoid Fever that ran into Pneumonia
My lungs became hardened. ! was so
weak couldn't even sit up In bed. Moth
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Consumption. when heard of DR. Kings
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for Maryland, where he is = resume his
studies at University of Maryland.
Manager Thomas F. Meehan of the c.
7. A. foot ball team has received a
challenge from Co. X, Southbridge
foot ball team for a game to be played
in either town.
The hose companies were out for
practice tonight.
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The Autumnal Excursion to New
York, via Albany Hudson river, return.
ing via Fall River line and Boston ar
ranged for the Boston & Albany rail-
road for Tuesday. Oct 3, is the best FOR
the money that can be made. Only $500
Con the trip. 'N''V
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-26

Oct 2.
Workmen Of the firm Of j. W. Nc
Lean & Co., Milford N. H, are al work
In the Sugden block setting UP the new
post office boxes
The members Of the Baptist Church
were greatly surprised today when the
resignation Of their pastor Rev. Fl. r.
Heath, was read The resignation was
read to them by Rev. r. e. Smith,
pastor of the Methodist Church.
He gives no reason for the act what
ever
Matthew II. Conlin has resigned his
poshlon as coach Of d. P. III. s. foot
balNtean. az he is TO start tomorrow
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-26
ENDORSED GUILD.

Young Republicans Of Clinton Heartily
in His Favor.
Clinton, Sept. 25.-There was a har-
monious meeting of the Young MEMS
Republican Club tonight. President c.
Frank Fairbanks, Jr., presided. The
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WEsTPORT.
THAT LIVELY VILLAGE BY THE 3AUGA-

THAT LIVELY VILLAGE BY THE 3AUGA.
TUCK.
Mrs Samuel A. Purdy returned, Tues
day. from a months visit with relatives
on Long Island and New jersey.
Mrs Louise FIGHT of Los Angeles, CAL,
is guest at the residence of William s.
Guyer. .....,.
Leonard Sherwood has been spending
q week on Long Island.
Miss Bessie r. Taylor is visiting at
West Swanzey, N. 81.
Rev William v. Tunnel Of Washing
ton, D. c., officiated at Trinity church,
Sunday.
Mrs Lucius NJ. Tanning has been visit
ing friends at Astoria, L. L. ~
Mr. and Mrs L. w. T. Coleman of
Brooklyn, N. Y, have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs Robert Z. Lees.
Miss Hattie B. Bradley has returned
from two weeks visit with friends in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Misses Ada and Luella Stuart
have been visiting relatives 10 Bridge
port,
Miss Susie Taylor has returned from
two weeks visit with friends in New
Haven.
George Watts ia visiting relatives at
Yonkers, N. Z.
Miss Lulu B. Taylor is spending a
month st Morris Cove, New Haven.
Daniel Sherwood of Hartford has been
a guest OF his brother, Aaron Sherwood
Miss Hattie r. Sherwood is visiting
friends in New Haven.
Miss Hattie Riggs OF East Orange. N.
j., is guest of Mrs Isaac Walsh.
Mrs Mary A. Keeler has returned from
a two months visit with relatives in In
diana.
The Misses Corcoran of New York are
boarding for the summer with Mrs John
J. Marvin.
Norman Brotnerton Of Newark. N. j..
Is visiting WakeInan Brotherton.
Rev and Mrs s. FL. Watkins of New
Yerk are guests at the residence OF Mrs
r. G. NJ. Page.
Mrs G. ). Underwood has been spend
ing few days with friends in Reddlng.
Mrs p. G.. Sanford has been visiting
relatives in Elizabeth, N. j.
Mrs Joseph Blake Of Babylon, L. / /,
il visiting her father, Landon Ketchum.
Miss Martha Pign0l of Brooklyn, N.
Z. lis guest of Miss Elsie G. Sherwood.
Henry e. Sher wood, teller at the Fret
National Bank, Is taking two weeks'
vacation.
Mrs w. Schaffer and Miss Kate Alien
OF Brooklyn, N. z, have been recent
guests OF friends In town.
Miss L0ttie Beardsley Of Monroe IL s
guest Of Mrs William G.. Staples.
Committeeman George Al. DakrOw has
engaged Miss Alice Nash and Miss Hetr