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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-09

would like to bring you glass of wine
--or, for l see your eyes roaming long
ingly toward my old fashioned we'll,
would you like draft of water fresh
from the bucket?"
I assured him I did not drink wine,
at which thought his eyes frightened,
but that neither did indulge in water
when in heat, as at present, at which
he looked disappointed and came some
what reluctantly back to the buggy.
He frightened up however, the mo-
ment he was again at my side.
"Now for the woods" said he, with
what was undoubtedly forced laugh.
thought the opportunity one ought
mot to slight
"Do you think" said l, ''that it is
lin those woods the disappearance take
place that Miss Knollys has told me
Iabout?"
He showed the same hesitancy to talk
II had seen in him before.
81 think the less you let your mind
dwell on them the better" said he
'that is, if you are going to remain
long in this lane. l do not expend any
more thought upon them than is barely
necessary, or should have to leave my
yes and my fruits. And that-Miss
Bu..~.worth, they are all that keep me
n this neighborhood wonder-par-
Ion me the indiscretion-thaty you could
BRING yourself to enter it. You must be
very brave woman.
81 thought I had duty began.
'Althea Knollys was my friend, and l
ielt owed duty toward her children.
Besides Should ! tell Mr. Trohm
ny real errand in this place? Mr.. Gryce
bad intimated that he was in the con-
fdence of the police, and if so his as
istance in case of necessity might be of
nestimable value to me. Yet if no such
necessity should arise would want
his man to know that Amelia Butter
Horth- No, would not take him into
by confdence-not yet. l would only
Ey to get at his idea of where the blame
hy-that is, if he had any.
"Besides"- He smiled after wait
hg a minute on two for me to continue
"Did l say besides?" was my innocent
ejoinder. II think l meant that after
being them my sense of the Importance
~ that duty had increased. William es-
ecially seems to be a young man of
Dry doubtful amiability"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-09
LUST MANS LANE.
By ANNA KATHARINE GREEN.
(CoNrINUED.I

have found myself unable to gratify.''
DO not apologize" he fastened to
say. "You but redouble my own pleas-
ure in thus honoring my poor efforts
with your regard l have spared no
pains, madam, have spared no pains,
and most of it, I am proud to say, has
been accomplished by my own hands.
"Indeed" l cried in some surprise,
letting my eye rest with satisfaction on
the top of a long we'll sweep that to me
was one of the picturesque features of
the place.
1T may have been folly" he re-
marked, with gloating sweep of his
eye over the velvet lawn and Towering
shrubs-a peculiar look that seemed to
express something more than the mere
delight of possession, "but seemed to
begrudge any hired assistance in the
tending Of plants every one of which
seems to me like personal friend. +"
81 understand, was my somewhat
un- Butterworthian reply. I really did
not quite know myself "What con-
trast to the dismal grounds at the other
end of the lanep'
This was more in my usual vein even
in its tone He seemed to feel the differ
ence, for his expression changed also.
"Oh, that denp' he exclaimed bitter
ly; then, seeing me look little shocked,
he added, with an admirable return to
his old manner, Il call any place den
where flowers do not grow And jump
ing from the buggy he gathered an ex-
quisite bunch of heliotrope, which no
pressed upon me. II like sunshine, beds
of roses, fountains and sweep of lawn
like this we see before us. But do not
let me bore you. You have probably
fingered long enough here and would
like to drive on will be with you in
a moment. Doubtful as it is whether l
shall soon again be so fortunate as to be
able to offer you any hospitality, l
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-09

You like the girl. and have no fault to
find with William. Can it be that this
great building has another occupant? /
do not allude to ghosts. OF them neither
You nor / can think it worth while to
talk"
Miss Butterworth, you have me in
q corner. do not know Of any other
occupant which the house can hold save
the three young people you have men.
toned. If seem to feel any doubt of
them-but / don't feel any doubt. l
only dread any place for you which is
not watched over by some one interested
in your defense. The danger threatening
the inhabitants of this lane is such a
yelled one. If we knew where it lurked,
we would no longer call it danger.
Sometimes / think the ghosts you al
Jude to are not as innocent as mere spec.
tiers usually are. But don't let me
| brighten you. Don't All, William, /
have brought back your guest, you see |
/ couldn't let her sit out the noon hour
in old Carter's parlor. That would be
too much for even SO amiable person
as Miss Butterworth to endure. +"
/ had hardly realized we were so near
the gate and certainly was surprised to
find William anywhere within hearing
That his appearance at this moment was
anything but welcome, at least to me,
must be evident to any one. The SEN
tence which it interrupted might have
contained the most important advice or
at the least warning / would be the
better prepared for having But destiny,
which was against me, said no, and be-
ing one who accepts the inevitable with
good grace I prepared myself to alight,
with Mr. Trohm s assistance
The bunch OF heliotrope held was a
little in my way or should have man
aged the jump with confidence and dig
nifed agility. AS it was, tripped
slightly, which brought out chuckle
from William that at the moment
seemed more wicked to me than any
crime. Meanwhile he had not let mat
tiers proceed thus far without putting
more than one question.
"And where's Simsbury? And why
did Miss Butterworth think she had got
to sit in Carter's parlor?"
"Mr. Simsbury," said I as soon as
could recover from the mingled exertion
and embarrassment of my descent to
terra firma, "felt it necessary to take
the horse to the shoer's. That is half
days work, as you know, and I knew
that he and especially you would be
glad to have me accept any means for
escaping SO tlreary waiting"
The grunt he uttered was eloquent of
anything but satisfaction.
"I'll go tell the girls" he said. But
he didn't go till he had seen Mr.. Trohm
enter his buggy and drive slowly off.
That this did not add to my liking
for William goes without saying.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-09
CHAPTER XIV.
A PARTING.

1t was not till Mr.. Trohm had driven
away that 1 noticed in the shadow of
the trees on the opposite side of the
road horse tied up, whose empty sad
die spoke of visitor within. At any
other gate and ON any other road this
would not have struck me as worthy Of
notice, much less comment. But here
and after all that / had heard during
this eventful morning the circumstance
was SO unexpected l could not help feel
ing establishment and showing it.
"a visitor?" | asked
"Some one to see Lucetta"
William had no sooner said this than
I saw he was in state of high excite
ment. He had probably been in this
condition when we drove up, but not
having my attention directed to him j
had not noticed it. Now, however, it
was perfectly plain to me, and it did
not seem quite the excitement of dis
pleasure, though hardly that of joy.
'She doesn't expect you yet" he
went on to remark as | turned sharply
toward the house, ''and if you interrupt
her D--n it, il / thought you would
interrupt her.
thought it time to teach him les
son in manners.
"Mr. Knollys," interposed some
what severely, Il am a lady. Why
should interrupt your sister or give
her or you moment of pain?"
II don't know" he muttered. "You
are so very quick was afraid you might
think it necessary to join her in the par
lor She is perfectly able to take care of
herself, Miss Butterworth, and will do
it. I'm afraid The rest was lost in
indistinct cultural sounds.
made no effort to answer this TRADE.
took my usual course in quite my usual
way to the front steps and went up them
without so much as looking behind me
to see whether or not this uncouth repre-
sentative of the Knollys name had kept
at my heels or not.
Entering the door, which was open, l
came without any effort on my part
upon Lucetta and--a young gentleman.
They were standing together in the
middle of the hall and were SO absorbed
in what they were saying that they
neither saw nor heard me. was there
fore enabled to catch one or two SEN
fences which struck me as of some mo-
ment The first one was uttered by her
and was very pleadingly said;
GA week. only ask week. Then L
can give you an answer which perhaps
will satisfy you.
His reply, in manner if not in mat
ter, proclaimed him the lover of whom
had SO lately heard.
Il cannot, dear girl indeed / can
not. My whole future depends upon my
making today that move id which l
have asked you to join me- If wait a
week, my opportunity will be gone, Lu-
cetta. You know me and you know how
] love you. Then come
A rude hand on my shoulder distract
ed my attention. William stood lower
ing behind me and as / turned wins.
pered in my ear:
"You must come round the other
way Lucetta is SO touchy the sight of
you will drive every sensible idea out
of her head.
His laundering whisper did what my
presence and by no means light foot
steps had failed to do. With start Luz
cetta turned and, meeting my eye, turn.
ed scarlet and drew back step. The
young man followed her hastily.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-09
CHAPTER XVI.
OREEN.

In week, Lucetta had said, she
might have been able, had he been
willing or in a position to wait, to give
him more satisfactory answer Why
in week? That she shrank from leav-
ing her sister so suddenly or that she
had sacrificed her life's happiness to any
childish idea of decorum did not think
probable even. The spirit she had
shown, her immovable attitude under a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-09

Lucetta by gentleman she Is only too
much attached to--I hope you will not
expect me to talk ON the subject--make
1t quite impossible for me to consider
any such undertaking today. Tomorrow
l may find it easier; but, if not, be as
sured you shall see every nook and cor
ner in it If you so desire before You leave
the house"
NR4<~ ,oovr,s,rn,
ssfa~-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-02-09
Auctioneer.

r.. N. Carper will cry your sales. He
has had % years OF experience and needs
no other recommendations. He thanks
the public for it's past generous patron
onage and hopes for continuance OF
the same. II.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-01-20
THE JEWISH SOUTH.

men Of educa and thrift Of progressive ideas and
high ideals Energetic pushing practical, they were
of the material to succeed, and they rapidly IN
creased they gradually disputed the supremacy with
their American born brethren, who were limited IN
numbers until they became the representative ele-
ment particularly in the West and East. In the
South where the American Jewish stock was more
strongly intrenched it not until after the civil
war that the German and Polish element formed
the majority.
From the social, the religious and the charitable
points of view, the German made himself para
mount factor. New synagogues began to be formed.
as he and his associates from Bavaria, Bohemia and
other Germanspeakng provinces spread over the
country Some of the largest and most important
congregations in New York, Philadelphia Chicago
and Cincinnati date back to their settlement. No
less decisive for Jewish benevolent institutions was
the period, and the order of Bena Berth num-
berng to-day IS 900 members its origin to the
impetus. German speaking rabbis were rem &
dered necessary and they gave new shape and drec
ton to American Jewish thought few years more
when the civil war had ended German American Is
raetes began be leaders in finance and trade, and
made the chief cites-no longer the country towns
their centres OF activity. Many used their wealth in
developing existing institutions OF charity and build
ing larger temples of worship The need of education
became strongly felt, and Hebrew and sabbath
schools became attached to all the synagogues. The
ritual changed and modernized-the organ and a
regular weekly sermons in German or English
universally introduced. The reform movement in h
American Judaism practically identical with Ger
influence and secured its first foothold-two de-
cades after its appearance in Charlestonin German
Jewish congregations, which prove receptive to
ideas and progressive influences. s
The seventies and eighties formed the periods of ]
greatest German supremacy. d
In the early eighties, however, new element (of a
Russian immgrants) to make itself felt in Amer
can Judaism, which was exercise as weighty an T
influence in it's the German landslide three de-
cades earlier
1t is estimated that the Jews ofthe United States
number about 100000, although that may be c
somewhat in excess. Although III common with the y
great of the population they prefer the cities
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-01-20

story Of successful growth. The new temples in
Cleveland, Little Rock, Kansas City, ST. Louis, De-
troit, eloquent reminders of Western progress.
San Francisco vies with the Eastern coast cities in
the number of it's synagogues The President Of the
United States present at the recent
laying for the Washington Temple, which will
be worthy of the capital of country. In New
York, Philadelphia Cincinnati and Baltimore the
synagogues in the broad places, and convey fa-
vorabe idea of American Israel According to Rev.
Dr. CAROLS statistics there WERE in 1897 $40 Jew
ish congregations in the United States and LAB 900
communicates The last term is misleading. As
rule, the father alone counts member of the syn
agogue. Besides, in the smaller towns in which
there are no regular synagogues there will be found
many Jews, and these not included in the esti-
mate, while large proportion of Jewish residents Of
the chief cities may be unattached any synagogue,
membership being voluntary not compulsory.
If we leave the domain of the house of worship
and turn to institutions of charity the traditional
Jewish virtue of benevolence is amply illustrated
In the sphere of education the Jews support three
seminares: the Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati
which founded by the Union of American He
brew Congregations about twenty years ago, and
has graduated large number of young rabbs; the
Jewish Theological Seminary of New York Of more
conservative tendencies that organized a few
years ago; and the Gratz College, of Philadelphia
which went into operation in January of last year.
and is private endowment. A Jewish Publication
Society has been before the public for years and
has issued good list of works chiefly in Jewish his
tory A wish Historical Society is doing service in
securing interesting data the early history of the
Jews in North and South America. More energetic
efforts being made to insure efficient sabbath
school methods and better equipped teachers. The
Jewish press includes large number of weeklies
daily and one monthly, but cannot be said, exec pit in
very few instances, to be representative desir-
able. The Y M H. A. is feature in many cities--the
Philadelphia, New York, Cleveland New Orleans and
st. Louis societies being most energetic The Hebrew
Technical Institute, of New York, and the Jewish
Training School, of Chicago well the industrial
classes of the Hebrew Education Society," of Phadel4
pha, are good examples of thorough work done in
the education which aims to produce artists and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
An INCIDENT.

was May In California. The day
vas warm and sultry, and the pas
'fsers OF the crowded car grew more
NJ more uncomfortable us the train
va north from Monterey. There was
dfawing-room ear and all sorts
va conditions of men were trying to
e The best OF n miserable journey.
uAuNAy down the car sat a Mexican.
~ vas perhaps forty years old. and
me superb physique of man
$3.50 NE was spent In the open air,
~ arm was baby sound asleep,
his side an older boy with
brown eyes and yellow curls.
a., enildren's clothes We're dainty,
~, we boy held close In his little
~ bunch OF white roses. The
~. sr STARED absently out OF the win
~ WIN an occasional glance OF APP
"a M,.rnoon wore on. The baby woke
w cried. with an awkward. unac-
Npmed manner the man opened n
hhs'. ana found u bottle OF milk. The
a. look little of Il. and with sud
~ move threw the bottle on the floor.
n r MVod mounted TO the fathers face
,ssls" h few words OF apology to the
my W the opposite seat. he tried to
hns We debris away with his foot. The
~. 10y clinging to the now faded
M mll softly, ~ want mamma"
m, amer leaned over and patted his
tlns,m men turned and gazcd out OF the
dsy' u9 Alto undergraduate said au-
nox ! should think man would
Hrh voer than TO travel with two
NJ youngsters"
an ualn stopped at n station. Some
"a ,ss anne hurrylng through looking
aled one, In a gruff. hearty voice.
W. here7" The Mexican looked up,
ane KY moment, then. as the man
VIE ~ 'ose To him, said. II buried my
dDd,a, uay' John, ana I'm taking the
osoa" 70 my mother In San Fran
'Nw Jessie Van Xile Beldcn. In the
!" '1hnlncott" for November.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
Paid Dear Tor III. Leg.

y iva blanton OF Thackerville. Tex,
III Ia seafs paid over 100000 TO doc
nm ,hare Runnlng Sore ON his leg,
ssied i, wanted to cut II on, but he
Va ks, wuh one box OF Bucklen's Ar
eta Guaranteed cure for Piles.
hS pox. Sold by z. c. NJ. I. Drug
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
THE INSURANCE kGFNTS.

They Meet in wheeling and Form a
state Association for Their selfPro-
tection-AIr. FoOse, of Wheeling
Elected President.
There was a well attended meeting
OF the local FIRE Insurance agents OF the
state Of West Virginia at the cham
Der Of commerce yesterday The meet
ing commenced In the morning and
lasted until o'clock. Many gentlemen
from towns outside of Wheeling were
present, among these being W. D. Pad
en- Of Parkersburg; DR.. ], NJ Cooper,
Wellsburg; Mr.. Hutchinson, PIT Pleas
ant; A. W. wernlnger, Huntington; Mr.
Chancellor, Parkersburg; C. 8. Brad
ley, New Cumberland, and several 9TH
ers, as well as many of the Wheeling
agents
W. D. Paden was elected temporary
chairman and A. F. Faulkner temper
airy secretary. Letters were read from
many influential Insurance men
throughout the state expressing re-
greet at not being able to attend the
meeting, fully endorsing the forma-
tion Of a state organization and prom
Using to become members. A perma-
nent organization was eheetea' 70 De
known as the West Virginia Associa-
tIon OF Local Fire Insurance Agents.
A constitution and bylaws were adopt
ed, and officers elected for the ensuing
wear. The annual meeting will be held
on the first Tuesday in September OF
each year, and special meetings when-
ever called by the president.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are as follows:
President, W. s. Foose.
First vice president, W. D. Paden.
second vice president. F. E. Nichols.
Secretary, A. F, Faulkner.
Treasurer, VIM. Lohmyer.
executive committee-Dr. Cooper, OF
Welsburg: C. L. Thompson. Hunting
ton; Mr.. Statnaker, Wheeling: Robert
Hutchinson, PIT. Pleasant; E. P. Cham
cellor, !'lrkersburg: r. A. Alexander,
Charleston: w. Morgan: Gratton; NJ
G. Keim, Elkins; D. W. Patterson,
Charleston; ]. S. Tramwell. Martins
burg; G. A. Showacre, Moundsville.
Membership committee = D. G. Nor
gan, wheeling: Charles o. Roemer,
wheeling: w. r. Rice. Wheeling; Her
bert Alexander, Martlnsburg; L. ].
FrIstoe, Bluefield; F. P. Sexton, Blu
chanon; F. B. Enslow, Huntington.
The association promises to meet with
great success, and 1t is believed by the
Insurance people that It win be Of great
benefit and protection to agents, as well
as to the public.
The principal objects are for the bet
ter protection Of local fire insurance
agents, to prevent Incorrect practices
and overhead writing; for the main
tenance Of boards, and to correct many
bad practices now existing in the In
surance business
It is the first organization Of the kind
ever effected in this state, although
thirty-two OF the other states have sim
liar organizations.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

With two recognized prima donnns
and I'VE comedians Of the first class,
headed by such fun-maker as the
original Gus Bruno, the music and fun
lovers Of this city may expect some
thing quite out Of the ordinary in the
performances to be given tonight and
Thursday evening at the Opera House
by the company playing AT Gay coney
Island" Known generally throughout
the country as one OF the funniest and
also one Of the cleanest Of farce COM
edles, It will be seen here for the first
time. The one scene that attracts the
most attention is the one showing the
beach at COney Island at the height Of
the season. when It IL thronged with
Measure seeking metropolitans.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
THE LAST TRIBUTE
Paid to the Late Or. Robt. w. Hnzlett
by Many SorrowIug Friends.

Paid to the Late Or, Robt. w. HaZleIt
by Many SorrowimG Friends.
Many sorrowing friends attended the
funeral of the late DIR. Robert w. Ha-
zlett yesterday morning, and the fam
fly residence, 921 Main street, could not
accommodate all who wished to wit
ness the services. which were conduct
ed by Rev. DIR. Cunningham, OF the
First Presbyterian church. assisted by
Rev. Joseph speers. of the Second Pres
byterian church, and Rev. DR.. Sooy, Of
the Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal
church. Appropriate musical selec-
lions were sung by a quartette COM
posed Of Mrs. Flora Williams, Miss
Margaret Harvey, Mr.. S. Emerson and
Mr., Jasper Baum.
The size and composition Of the crowd
Of mourning friends were a testimonial
OF the high pedestal DR.. HaZlett occu-
pied In this community, and the floral
tributes were profuse. The interment
was private at Mount Wood cemetery.
The pallbearers were selected from the
medical fraternity and were: Drs. S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-06
A BAD RUNAWAY

On North Main Street in Which two
Persons We're Slightly Injured Inst
Night Their Escape from Death
Remarkable.
Henry Mccardle, OF Benwood, was
driving down North Main street last
night at o'clock. accompanied by Miss
Myrtle McCardle, of Glen Easton; his
sister, Miss Rhoda McCardle. and Miss
Lille Sears. Of North Wheeling. Near
Ninth street an approaching street car
and the cracking OF whip in the hands
OF the driver OF wagon frightened the
horse, which turned sharply from the
track, crushing one of the buggy
wheels. The horse dashed down Main
street at terrific gait, and TO save
themselves the occupants Jumped out.
McCardle injured his leg slightly. and
Miss Myrtle McCardle was also In
jured slightly. The injured were cared
for by Mr.. and Mrs. John K. List, who
live near the scene OF the accident, and
later the city ambulance conveyed them
to the home OF relatives in North
Wheeling, near the Top mill.
The escape OF all from more serious
injuries was remarkable.