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The evening times., 1900-03-03
THINGS THEATRICAL.
COIumbia-"Benu Brurnmel. -


The Prince Of Wales. Francis Kingdom
Lord Cecil Butler
Richard Brinsey sheridan. ........S Sheridan Block
Mr. Bruminel. Richard Man iteid
heglnald Courtesy .----Prlnce Lloyd
mortimer y. AhdreWs
Mr. Abraham. Frederic Bachus
Bailifs. Frederick Thomsot and Edwin Be.den
SIMPSON .NeoISe nesDoit
Mr. ohNer vincent nt-.....-.-.....-.N llliam Grihth
Mariana vincent. tolln ENelyn
Kathleen Bertha Blanchard
Ethel Knight Nouiston
Lady Farthingsle. Mabel frdyne
A French Lodging House Keeper. .Myra Brooks
MIS- 81 Aubyn- Helen 1hdd'n
The Clyde Fitch Richard Mansfield play.
Beau Brummel.' gave last nights CO.
lumbia audience an opportunity 10 witness
what many persons term a splendid exhi
btion Of Actor Mansheld's own PERSONAL
ty. The familiar comedy was in the hands
OF a supporting company that was none too
adequate. Its better members were Fran
els Kingdom. Cecil Butler, and Sher.can
Block.
"Dr. Jekyn and Mr.. Hyde" is announced
for this evening
a Colonial Girl" which is 10 he PIE
sented next wee. at the Columbia by
company in which Howard Gould is feat
ured. is the work of two women. Grace
Furniss and Abby Sage Richardson. Both
have had previous experience in play
writing. Miss Furniss being responsible for
"A Box of Monkeys" whine Miss Richard
son is the adapter of Mark Twain's The
Prince and the Paper" a Colonial Girl
had an extended rJn at the New York Ly-
ceum, and Is said to have met with sue
cess on the road. The cast TO be seen
here includes, beside MIR. Could Robert
Conness. Albert Perry, Duncan Harris
George W. Lynch. Grace Freeman, Z eanlr
Carr and Helen Russell. Seats for the en-
gagement have been selling since last
Thursday mOTniog.
most promising vaudeville Eiu Is an
noUnced for the coming week az the Grand.
where Lydia Yeamaus Titus, the singer
and mimic. viii act as headl5ner. In ac-
dition, Bonner, a trained horse, VIII be
put through his PAGES: Haines and pettia-
sill are 10 supply negro humCr; De NecuS
and De NeauX viii contribute a musical
turn; Seymour and Tiupree, who are
called The Chinaman and the Soubrette. "
have a novelty TO show; Dick and AIi,e
McAvoy Will present a sketch, dubbed
"Casey's Corner" and the Satellite family
Of acrobats is TO do a number OF notable
| tricks. Meanwhile, the Behman Combina-
tion is drawing crowded houses 10 the
! Grand, the performance provided being IN
| excellent explanation OF ,hat pleasing
/ fact.
Webb and lIassan. two daring acrobats;
/ Dryden and Leslie. whose skit is termed
| Here's Your Hat" Black and Franks
| scubrettes; Grant and Grant. dancers: Bcs-
| sic Tyior, seriO-comic, and HaIry Walters,
| Hebrew impersonator. compose the Clio 60
! be furnished next week AZ kernau's by
The evening times., 1900-03-03
PHASES OF TIIE NOOV FOR NARCU

sun ri-es.....6.S5 An sun scjs-.....-.5.57 P N
Noon isgs--.--.--..--. Noon scts-....-.s.9 90 Pm
The evening times., 1900-03-03
Mileage Charges Dispensed With
excepting in a few remote sections Of the city.
Schedule OF Reduced 1esssge
Rates.

Above J. 600 calls may De contracted FOR in 100
lots az 500 per hundred No charge for in
coming calls.
The evening times., 1900-03-03

saturday and sandsy. March and 4.
The evening times., 1900-03-03

sI.25 to baltimore and Retain via
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-22
WITCHCRAFT.
Strange Story OF Little Girls Suf-
ferinE.

Strange Story OF n Little Girls Sur-
fering.
strange story OF "hcXerei" comes
from Reading, Pa. In view of DR.. John
NJ. Bertoiet's recent exposures of the
prevailing belief in witchcraft here il
Is expected that the matter will receive
some attention from the authorities.
Here Is the latest tale, as told by the
parents:
Several weeks ago Il married man re-
siding in Philadelphia secured employ
ment in Reading. He declined to move
his FAMILY. taking up his residence in
the lower section of the city The fam
lly had four-year-Old daughter While
living in Philadelphia an aged neighbor.
who was their ne,t-door neighbor, be-
came much attacked to the little daugh-
ter She was n woman of means, and
wanted to adopt the little girl as her
own, promising to will her entire estate
TO the little one At the of -her-
death. AS it was the only child, the
family objected to parting with their
little one, but the father said they could
keep her until they settled, and the
father worked n few weeks and he de-
cfded to go to Philadelphia to bring his
little daughter home. Calling at the
house of the woman to claim the child.
she became very indignant and did not
want to let the little one 60 but af-
terward finally consented.
Several weeks later the child's right
foot became sore, and began swelling
up to an enormous; size, until its entire
limb became paralyzed. The family
had great faith in a witch DOCTOR and
called in one of these celebrated physi-
clans. After examining the sore foot,
he came to the conclusion that the
child had been bewitched. After pow
wowing" for the child's injury, the
child seemed to be relieved The
physician told the family three days
later a black cat would appear at the
back door, and after that the child
would get better.
The neighbors laughed ut the witch
doctors saying, but to their amaze
ment a black cat did come, to the back
door. The cat was let in, and jumped
on the sick chfld's bed. The father put
the cat out, and the child entirely re-
covered In a few days. One day the
Philadelphia woman visited the fam
lily and placed q five-dollar gold piece
in their daughters hand.
Several days after she had left, the
child's hand in which the coin had been
placed began to swell Again he
witch doctor was called in. and he
again decided that the little one was
bewitched. He told the family. as be-
fore, that the black cat would again
appear at the back door, but they
should not let the cat in.
The black cat did appear and, heed
ing the doctors orders. the father
kicked the animal Off the steps. It's
back was broken and 1t soon died The
child improved and got we'll. Soon
after. the witch doctor said that the
person who bewitchcd the child was
now dying. Several days after the
family received n letter from Phila-
delnhia announcing the old lady's
death.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE. N.
Norfolk 4 Southern B. /. G O
Norfolk, va. Beach 4 Southern R. X.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. 1st, 1882;
MAIL AND EMPRESS LEAVES NOR
FOLN DAILY Except Sunday 70 "a
20 a9F Eelhayen and sl stations = GonnsfHts
on Sn cheWSH slSer TuEsspx,y. gMIksD%nY
river FRIDAY. Connects at Behaves
% ",iih Old Domnion steamers Tor MSnkley,.
,EHENING EMPRESS LEAVES NOR
H P,I a, $40 ?. m TUEsp ., THU l Rs
meets anu a T,THRRAT i for Edehtoa steS9e
TUESDAY. THURSDAY and sATuR..
PAY for Roanoko Island. Oriental and
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
Nail AND EMPRESS DAILY except
TpgEsBf}A5?. f ~ p s 3na ana q sA4vR,
W estern depot. Freight station on Water-
si"'s3 $3.50 leave "a sfffGs Wa'sF f}Isss
"a, "a Dismal ,. swamp Canal. and E;liza6eth
THuRspAY ANn IS sRTuhpMY for Coin
FOR VIRGINIA REACH.
LEAVE NORFOLK. BRAMBLEToN
STATION.
p n SsxesB, sSnday2,. SS, No. 70 ma
LEAVE VIRGINIA BEACH. ,i
Daily Except Sunday)-S:2o n. m. S:3o
p. ~. 90 p. M. and Sunday 1870 p. m
MIXED trains.
FOR MUNDEN POINT.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
Daily Except Sunday)-lo:eo n. m. (cor-
Munden PoiEt with steamer for CurritucE
Sound landinGs). and 500 p. M. Tuesday
and Friday only
LEAVE MuNDEN POINT.
ECO H. m daily (eScept Sunday. ana
$50 4. IN. Tuesday and Friday.
H. G. HUDGINS. d
Gen. Freight and Pass. Agent
II. X. KING. General Manager.
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Old Dominion Steamship Co. S Lines

Fare. Including meals and stateroom, :,
Round trip dimicd to 50 days.. -. 1906 800
For tickets and reservation OF state
rooms. spply ut ticket office. 100 Main
''tSTset. or at general office. at wharf
TINE ISs' soI &, 81 OF STEAMERS
mamp,oan Jfioads 6obaek huray Aess
sept Sunday from company's wharf.
NG %6h Z, o zoo 49, NIX
o and o 4Is P0 M sss dnd is ana
wharf Norfol AND at $50 and so ~ PAY M ani
FOR WAMPToN-At 1l:I5 a. m. and AS
p m: Portsmouth. 1906 n. M. and so5 P:
m: BAY Line wharf at 1880 Il. m and 1880
FOR NEWPORT NEWS AND SMITH
ELD-At 2:2o p. M: Portsmouth. ziS p.
+ FOR isaS WAITS Ale a s:se a. EAST Al alvERs.A,
$50 a. m; Portsmouth. GAS a. M: Bay
ron NoRTH R1vEn-on Monday.
portsmouth. Gas a. M: Bay Line. 700
FOR SEVERN R1vER-on Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday Mt 6:3o n. m;
Portsmouth. 0:i5 o. m: Bay Limo 1900
RIVER LANDINGs &Nb cRAp NEcK
s oTn Monday Wednesday and an Friday AT at
FOR NANSEMOND RIVER AND
sS .Io 3:oo p. m; Portsmouth,
SUFFOLK and Carolina railroad.
Freight for Ware, East, North. Severn.
Back. Poquosin. York and Nansemond
River Landings must be prepaid
All schedules subject to change without
Freight for Washington and Newperne.
n. c.. received at and delivered from
Norfolk and Southern railroad depot.
Freight received daily Except Sunday
until p. nj.
NJ. B. CROwEIL
General Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-22
CAPE \ New York,
ruApICcl Philadelphia
1 = n,,[E and Norfolk
MULE Railroad.
QUICK TIME-Low RATES.
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER Is. 1899.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
9As q. m. daily. except sunday--tPorts.
mouth. High street. z rs a. n.y.
Arrive at Philadelphia 5:42 p.
M: New York at S:3S p. m.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
600 D. IN. daily portsmouth. High street.
$40 p. M. Arrive Mt Phlladel-
phia $40 u. H.; New York. 7:i3
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
600 o. M daily PORTSMOUTH, High street.
800, leaving New York ut 1855
D. m: Philadelphia, 1925 p. m.
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.>
f:E0 D. m daily, except Sunday (Ports-
mouth. High street, 500 p. MI
leaving New York at 100 u M:
Philadelphia. 1920 n. m.
Close connection made with all rail and
sound lines to and from Boston.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on night trains
between Jersey city. Philadelphia and
eI Pulyman Buaet parlor Cars on dav
trains between Philadelphia and Cape
Charles.
checked at Wakes Agency. under At
iantic Hotel. at Passenger Station at the
Wharf and on Steamers.
Il. B. COOKE.
General Passenger and Freight Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-22

LYDE'S REGULAR LINE STEAM
" SHlUS FOR riItLADELPiiI.
ONLY DIRECT LINE. FROM NOE
FOLK 10 PHILADELPHIA.
Until further notice steamers are n,
pointed 10 SAN from Norfolk every MoY
DAY. WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY y I,
& O'Clock y. m. and from Ph.ladclphia
uRDAT.
Through bills OF lading to ar points
South and Southwest via Seaboard Air
! Inc Atlantic Coast Line Virginia ana
Tennessee Air Line, Southern Railway.
Norfolk and Carolina ana Norfolk and
Southern Railroads.
JAMES W. MccARRIcK. :
General Southern Agent Norfolk Va
WILLIAM J. CLYDE * Co,
General Agents. Philadelphia.
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SHIPPING REPORT
forOt1u aust so~sSySisn
FEBRUARY DIST, 1900.
ARRIVED

AtSttlF ELL
BIZ. stmp. ST. Oswald, Curtis, Cardiff,
to load.
Br. stmp. Chicklade. Northfell, New
Orleans. to coal.
Br. stmp. Arlington, Knowles. Balti-
more, to load.
Br. stmp. Alabama. Gwatkins. New
IS Br stmp. Ardova, Smith. Pensacola,
to COAL
Schr.. VIM. II. Parker, Parsons, Phila-
delphia, coal.
Barge Henry A. Litchfeld, New York.
light.
Barge John r. King, New York. light.
CLEARED.
Br. stmp. Myrtledene, Yule, Tampico.
coal.
Amer. strip. Buenaventura, Walker.
New York. coal.
Br. stmp. Arlington, Knowles, King
ston. coal.
BIZ. stmp. Ardova, Smith. Havre,
coaled.
Br. stmp. Chicklade. Northfell. Copen-
hagen, coaled.
BIZ. stmp., Alabama. Gwatkins. st.
Lucia. coal.
Amer. stmp. Evelyn. Parse. New
schr. VIM. H. Bailey, Lane. New
York. lumber.
schr Edward Smith. Sears. New
York. lumber
Schr. j. b. Meredith, White, James
river. rafting gear.
Schr. Clemmio Travers, Baltimore,
lumber.
SAILED.
Br. stmp. Asphodel. Matthias. New
York.
Br. stmp. Myrtlcdenc, Yulc, Tampico.
Nor. stmp. Frames. Thorbjorsen,
Havana.
schr. Lydia II. Roper Hanson, New
York
schr. Chas. L. Davenport, PinlSham.
Boston.
Schr. Standard, Crawford. New York
Schr. Amelia Hcarn, Tolley. Balti-
more.
Schr. Rover, Hoddinot. Baltimore.
Schr. Hattie Il. Giles, Jones, Clare
mont.
Schr. Express, Vanc. james river.
Schr. Clemmic Travers, Thomas, Bal
tlmore.
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N NV Norfa|ki1svleste1s
asSUzEnxzEm Schedule in Eject

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. 10, 1888
LEAVE NoFoLS DAILY.
f:4U Ia m For Richmond, WashIngton
1ynchburs and tho West
AIS p. m -Vestibuled Limited for Rich
mond and Washington. Stops
only at Suffolk. Waverly ana
Petersburg.
i:a0 y. m.--For Petersburg, Lynchburg
the West and Southwest
Trains arrive at Norfolk daily 9l0 a. m
II Is Il. III. End 10:i0 p m
Tickets and all Information ut station
and 10 CRANKY street
w b. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent
W. e. HAZLEWOOD. c. PA.
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FOR BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE.
For Extraordinarily. Wednesdays. Fri
days and Saturdays at Geo p. III.
FOR PROV IDENEE.
Every Tuesday. Thursday and Satu,.
FAXES 10 BOSTON AND PRovI.
DENCE.
First.cIas,. including meals and
intermediate. including meals and
s, ssI,ereom incisdns meal: ana bunk ssSS
Perisrsble freight sent via Providence
forwarded by early train TO Boston and
at the same rate as By direct steamers 10
For further Information apply TO
r. II. WRIGHT. Agent Norfolk. Va
a. D. STEBBINS. Asst Traffic Mgr.
w. r. TURNER, Gen. Pass. Agent.
]. c. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices. Baltimore, Nd
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Branch photographic Office.
Norfolk, Va, Feb. u, 1900.
NOlIC,lN no Al s. ID ~ l., ID

NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Notice is hereby given that a rcd
spar buoy has been placed to mark a
cahal ooat sunk near Forty-flrst street
pier, East river, New York. on the fol-
lowing magnetic bearings
Man-o'-war Rock Post lights. by e. ::
outer end of Twenty-sixth street pier.
SSW q w; south point of Black
wells island, NE. by l.. "a L.
The buoy is ten feet southeast from,
the wreck, over which there Is fifteen
feet OF water at mean low water.
Very respectfully.
CASEY i. MORGAN.
Lieutenant, u. S. NJ, in charge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-22

NORTHBOUND.
stmr. Juniper, raft OF logs. from
North Carolina TO Norfolk.
SOUTHBOUND.
Stmr. New Bern, light. from Norfolk
to North Carolina.
Stmr. w. T.. Rogers, merchandise.
from Norfolk to North Carolina.
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r OR R!GHMoNp. PETEgSs7SS!ggRe.
NEWPORT NEWS AND JAMES RIVER
LANDINGS DIRECT By
DAYLIGHT.

Virginia Navigation Company's Elegant
Saloon Steamer POCAHONTAS leaves
Clyde wharf, Norfolk. every TUESDAY.
THURSDAY and SATURDAY at q. M.
touching ut Portsmouth, Newport News
and Old Point going and returning. ar
irving at Richmond about 5;SE 2. NJ. con-
Fare TO Richmond, Sl.60.
no Richmond and return. use.
To Richmond. second -class, SLIGO. .>c'
Tickets much cheaper than any other
route TO Richmond, Petersburg. Waverly,
Hirksford and stations on Atlantic and
Danville railroad aud all points Via Rich
mond,
Wake & Son. H. Brandt and on board
steamer. ~
Freight received daily Sunday except
ed for nil above named points:
- Refund trip ucknt2--Mill- be sold 1nr-QnA--
fare from December 2lst. 1889. to JanuarR
- 49, JAMES W. M'CARRIcK.
Agent
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J. M. JORDAN & CO,

Grocers and Ship Chambers,
Have opened In their new store, south
east corner of Water street and Ferry
Place.
CALL AND SEE THEM.
Cuban. mono: Now Orleans. fair 20 eheica
~ to ss; common. Il TO ~
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.pany except Sunday.
ru,imnn Pniacc Sleeping Cars.
For al information apply at
tiIS l,ckot Ofhcc, Main and Cranky
sirects. 's'hones liz.
Baggage called for and checked from
hotels and residences by Virginia Trans
Ter Company on orders left at ticket Oh
FRANK S. CANNON,
Cd V. President and Gen'i Mgr. sE
J. w. CULP. w. A. TURK, {{sSS
Traffic Mgr. Gen'l Pass Agt 5soi
w. b. DROWN. Pass, AGt., Norfolk, We
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per er-Colored Spots, Aches, Old Sores. III
GERS in Mouth Hair Falling? Write
COOK REMEDY Co. 1917 MASONIC
TEMPLE, Chicago. ILL.,, for proofs OF
cures Capital 100000. We solicit the
NEST obstinate cases. We have cured the
worst cases In is to s. days. 100-page
Book free.
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DISMAL SWAMP CANAL.
C1udson &Bro., agts.. 6S Roanoke ave.)
Gable to Portsmouth broken. No re-
mort
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BALTIMORE STEAM PACKET co
sAr Line.
COMMENCING MONDAY. nov. 20. 1899.


Lv. Portsmouth High street. 1928 m
lv. Norfolk. Maln street ........ Is 100 d m
Lv. Old Point. Ayseia Pier 49,. n 100 d M
Ar. Baltimore. Union Dock 49, ESQ Il IN
NoRTHBoUNp p. q. Il. b & Q.
~. 1 B,liamjie -. rs ml;7:ss m
ar. New York ...i'i2:i2 m 1926 mn
soUTHBOUND ,, X. II. b. &c O.
Lv- I New York ...... ig:ss p mi 100 IN
AR. Bait. Union sIni 6:i2 j mi 1910 p IN
Ly. Baltimore, Light street new
piers direct for the South......6:3o D m
Nv. ga roint ........ ..............6:l5 m
Ar. Norfolk ....... 49,. ......1 100 a IN
Ar Portsmouth .... .....S:30 a m
i-Dally except Sunday. .-Dany.
Tickets sold TO oil points North, Eas,
and West and baggage checked 10 desti-
nation. StateroomS reserved upon april.
cation In person ut the company's Office
No l?a West Main street. or on board
steamer.
Freight Will not 10 received after .
III. to 30 forward tEat day.
Foe further information apply to
KEY COMPTON.
General Agent.
J. ". BROWN. Jr
Southern Passenger Agent
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NORTIII3O

AND CHESAPEAKE
CANAL. ARRIVALS.
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Schr. Express, Vanc. james river.
Schr. Clemmic Travers, Thomas, Bal
tlmOre
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A24giLi ial1iGsgf1tt
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-06
MASCULINE CHARACTERISTICS
Begin to Show Themselves at An Earl
Are.

Berln to Show Themselves at An Early
The masculine characteristics, as
we'll as the feminine, begin to show
themselves at an early age. There are
small boy and girl in the city who,
in conversation the other day, showed
this very notably, says the New York
Times. They are particularly bright
children, a little son and daughter or
clever parents, who talk to the child
rem very much as they would to older
people. So when in talking together
the other day something was men
toned which they did not understand,
the children Immediately began to
discuss the pros and cons. The little
girl is seven and the boy couple OF
years younger. The former has
habit while she is dressing Of talking
to herself. Arm, go in," she will say,
as she puts on one garment, and Foot
20 in," as she puts on another. The
small boy had noticed this, and spoke
to her about it. why do you say
Foot, 70 in, and Arm, go imp he
inquired. Why don't You say, Me
20 in'?" "Why, it isn't me- that
goes in," replied the small girl, ut is
lust nv arm or my foot. What is
me- anyway" The small boy thought
earnestly for a moment. why, me,
is your head and stomach" he finally
answered. mo-" said the small girl,
II think me- is your head and heart"
Which proves positively that even in
early years the ego Of the man is his
stomach and that of the woman her
heart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-06
ON TIE VELDT

A South African Love Story

ward. 1t might be as John had sug-
gested, that Nancy had an English
lover; we'll, time would show, and
whatever happened he would always
strive to be worthy of her, and be will
ing to serve her in any way in his
power.
In about three hours he had sighted
John Martins farm. Down the hill
Hendrick let the reins drop on his
horses neck and proceeded at walk
ing pace. 1t was calm, still even
ing, and the horses hoofs made no
sound on the soft sand.
Reaching the orchard the sound of
voices fell upon his ear, and almost
mechanically he stopped his horse and
listened. 1t was the voice of Nancy
he heard. And standing in his STIR
rups he looked over the brush growth.
Yes. Paul was right; she was stand
ing beneath the shade of a spreading
tree, tall man, dressed in the British
kharki uniform, held her in his arms,
her head upon his shoulder and her
lips upturned to his.
The time was so long, Dick,
thought you would never come"
Did you, darling? Well, have
come at last, though could wish a
more peaceful time for visiting my
beautiful sweetheart. But when this
war is over l will make you my
wife,"
my love for you, Dick, can never
change. Since left you it has lived
on the memory of those sweet hours
of delirious happiness when we used
to sit together in the sunshine and
plan the joyful future-when we two
shall be always together"
The man on the horse heard the
words that pierced his heart like tho
stab of a dagger. For some moments
he sat like a statue, his face grim and
set, and his eyes staring into blank
/ ness The steed moved forward of its
own accord and wandered on for up
wards of an hour. while it's rider sat
wrestling with himself. Then, with a
sigh and sob that almost choked him
he gathered up the reins and once
more turned towards John Martin =
farm.
| (To be continuedl
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-06

each time our hearts have breathed it,
and the answer doth somewhere await
u.s."
She spake these words in solemn
whisperings, more tender than the COO
ing Of doves, more murmurous than
the ripping of the brook.
No eye saw the parting, when at last
Adina wrenched his heart away from
hers. They two were alone in the 81
lence with God. Even the dove came
not near them tonight, but remained
apart and alone, as il it had knowledge
of all and forbore to come between the
beating of their hearts and the COM
munion of their souls.
At the rising of the sun next morn
ing, the altar was made ready in the
heart of deep wood, and by it stood a
priest resplendent in the robes Of his
office. The wood was in readiness, and
the fire prepared, nor was the Offering
for the sacrifice wanting. She stood, a
pure virgin, clad in stainless white, and
on her left, the young man Adina. And
the face of the maiden Namarah was
calm and peaceful, and her eyes trust
full and quiet as be the eyes of children
when they know their parents are close
by. And her face, for all its paleness,
was more beauteous to look upon than
ever it had been before, for the light
that shone upon it was not wholly
that cast by the rising sun, but, as 1t
were, a light from within her soul.
And Adina's face was radiant, too, so
that it seemed as if one light illumined
them from within, even as the same
sun from without. And Namarah's
voice, as she spake, was tranquil and
assured.
Make ready thy fire, O priest OF
Cod" Namarah said, for all is ready
And she turned and kissed her father
Jephthah full tenderly. Then, speak
ing once more unto the priest, she said:
II pray thee, while that the fire is
kindling, suffer us to kneel and say one
prayer and the young man Adina.'
And they knelt together, both in vir-
gin white, their hands clasped close
and their faces raised to heaven, and
the prayer of their hearts, even as the
fire blazed and cracked, and the knife
cleaned sharp and threatening near
by, was that the God in whom they
trusted would deliver them in His own
time and way. s
And they knelt so long in silence
that the priest, who wished not to In
terrupt their prayers, was fain at last
to speak to them, lest the sacred fires
should burn too low. But there came
no answer to his words, and when he
turned and looked into their faces, that