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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-08-11
CHAPTER XVIII.

Before q large canvas in her airy stu
dio stood Eva Rayne. The two years
that had passed since the memorable
affair at Saratof, when she had turned
her eyes from the horror Of death to
look into her cousins face, and see IN
II the glorious dawn of a new and sweet
emotion, had robbed her of her light
heartedness but had not deprived her
of any of her girlish charm. There was
still in her slight and scarcely develop
ed figure, in her pale, oval face and
grave,y steadfast eyes, that suggestion
of virginia. purity which in itself is the
great charm, the very essence of youth
fulness. but which scarcely one in a
hundred of the society women of to-
day manage to retain after they have
submitted to the forcing process of
couple of seasons. At twenty-three
Eva Rayne, now an acknowledged art
list, whose pictures were expected on the
walls of our principal galleries, still
looked little more than a girl. The
ewes alone were a woman's eyes, for
they had looked with love into the eyes
that seemed to answer them; and then
fate had dropped the curtain, and. like
some harsh Judge, declared the episode
terminated ERE it had well begun.
At that moment. when in the hell OF
flames and smoke Francis Osborne had
kissed her with a sob, it had seemed to
her that at last she had found in him
not merely friend and comrade but
something else; but through the sick
ness that followed, though he was al
most a slave to her in his intense Gag
erness for her bodily well-being, he had
held aloof. She noted in him sort OF
feverish energy and restlessness which
seemed to drag him from her side. He
threw himself into all sorts of projects
for the benefit of the sufferers about
them with more than devotion, with
absolute recklessness: and it was not
till at last he was able to remove her
and hand her over to Maria's care that
he fell by degrees into the old style. and
began once again to accept her presence
Just as matter of course.
AS she battled against sickness, for
the sake of the work that life still con-
tanned. not for the sake of any joys or
triumphs which it seemed to promise
SO she battled against her disappoint-
ment; and when he was ready to come
to her again with all his hopes and pro-
jects as before. she was ready to re-
teTs MIN. And with the strength of
will which had enabled her to lead and
sway a crowd of panic-stricken men
and she crushed down all surmises as
10 the exact meaning of the emotion she
had seen for one fleeing moment in his
face. accepted what he had to give, and
rompleted had self-abnegation by CIV
Ing him all the old-time sympathy
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transmutation, though, really, carefully
watched and insensibly helped to form
and model the new creature which is
eventually to burst from the chrysalis
of boyhood. these four women fell IN
body on poor BERTHE Trevor and did
their best to ruin him. His mother
cried over him because he was so
clumsy and plain; his aunts complain
ed that they didn't know where he got
his harsh, grating voice; his grand
mamma deplored his levity and his lack
of moral sense In short, just at time
when a boy ought to think well OF MIN
self. If he is to make the most OF sucn
gifts as nature has given, poor Berthe
came to the pitiful conclusion that ne
was. in very truth, the ugliest, most
awkward Ounce who ever soiled shoe
leather. And but for his sister Diana,
who worshipped him and always sheWed
him to himself in his best light, II Is
nrobable that he would have become a
sulky clown instead of an amiable and
warm hearted nonenity.
At breakfast on the morning which
saw Jim Blake installed at Beverly
House. Di. looking across the table at
| her brother, demanded:
what shall we do to-day, old fell
low?"
"ob. anything. I'm not particular"
he responded.
Now. hi knew by experience that
when BERTHE said he was mot partlcu-
lar" he meant that he had some cher
ished idea, so he Immediately set to
work to discover and propose it.
THE river?'
TOO hot"
Shall we cycle to Overdean for some
new books?" This by way OF giving
BERTHE half-an-hour out of bounds.
Haven't finished the last yet"
81 know. Suppose We go over to Bey-
erly House and find out about that poor
little boy?"
"1'll come, if you like"
hi smiled. She knew that she had
hit on Just what her brother wanted.
Mrs. Gunter and Mrs. Trevor exchanged
| a meaning glance, and Mrs. Trevor, uH<
able to back out of the situation cleared
her throat and remarked:
"You will do as you see fit, Hubert
of course, but must really request you
to discontinue taking your sister into
houses which are not fit for her.
Houses" stammered BERTHE. What
houses" A guilty spasm of conscience
seizing him at the recollection that on
their last cycling trip he had inveigled
his sister into lonely roadside inn,
and there basely INDUCED with her in
the dissipation of glass OF cider apiece
and an abernethy.
st refer to Mr.. Osborne's house. re-
torted his mother.
"If Mr.. Osbornes house is good
enough for Miss Rayne, should think
1t was good enough for me, mother!
Diana interjected.
Here Mrs. Gunter cut in, to give hel
hostess moral support. Miss Rayne
| is. no doubt, a very clever woman, but
| that does not IMPLY that she is fit as
sociate for you, Miss Trevor"
"Since when have you formed such g
poor opinion of Beverly House, Mrs
Gunter?' Di demanded, pertly.
"Since just before withdrew myself
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from the circle there. Miss rrl

from the circle there. Miss Try
that worthy individual answy
speaking in this case neither morev
less than the truth, as it eertainlvfuy
not till she had received her Co.,
that she had found the place obieetio0
able at all.
do you mean, mater" Di ash.
turning disdainful shoulder on NJ.
Gunter, that you are absolutely TO-.
bidding us to hold any intercourse VIII,
Mr.. Osborne and Miss Rayne?"
THAT is precisely my meaning" Mr.,
Trevor responded, fearful of jeopardis
ing her dignity and unable to back nm,
with Mrs. Gunter's eyes upon her.
But why? Why, for goodness sakAm
demanded Di.
THAT is subject we can hardly di..
cuss at present" said Mrs. Gunter. VIII,
glance at BERTHE.
That individual, very red in the fac,
got up.
I'm going outside" he said. ito have
smoke, and I'll wait for you, Dr.
He moved to the door, and then turn.
ed round and delivered himself of tbi,
rather remarkable statement:
''Di will do what she likes. in fact
of course she'll have to; but certainly
will not"
"Will not what?" demanded Mrs
Trevor, who did not quite follow him.
81 will not insult a lady," answered
BERTHE. mo. Td-I'd rather lose nv
allowance, or--or give up smoking than
do it," and with this heroic determine
| ton he left his sister to the solemn
conelave of petticoats, which that ire
weren't girl was wont to term a hen
convention"
At the time Diana was seeking an ex-
| PLANTATION from her mother and Mrs
Gunter, across the common Mr.. Por-
cher and Mr.. Lechlade were walking
together in earnest talk.
Something has got to be done, my
dear Leehlade," said the mighty man.
IF you are inclined to submit to his
| hectoring, l am not"
81 must confess" said the vicar,
that he has seriously annoyed me- An
insult to myself hope l could forgive
in proper spirit, but when he Hampers
with the morality of my flock then It
/ is my duty to put my foot down"
as he still opposed to the notion you
laid before the reading-room committee
them" inquired Mr.. Porcher.
why, yes. He not only refuses to
ing items blocked out of the dailies
and weeklies before they are placed on
the reading desks, but has couched his
refusal in what l may call an insulting
form. II move the amendment pro-
pose in committee he assures me he will
move his ounter-amendment and
really, it places me in such position
that | don't know how to act"
What, in the name Of common sense
is this wonderful proposal of his, man?
demanded Mr.. Porcher, thrusting his
hands deep into his pockets and squar'
ing his elbows and shoulders vicl0p
ly."
Simply that on deciding to block
out the sporting item in the news
sheets intended for the public, we all
agree to have our own private papers
! similarly treated, not only with regard
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complete save for the prlncipale figure,
boy pulling on HIS coat in the act OF
running straight towards the observer,
as though about to step from the can
vas in his hasty stride towards home.
"a model" murmured Francis o.
borne. for it was he well, well, that
surely is no great difficulty"
mo, it's almost an impossibility down
here" she said, for, thank Heaven,
Frank, you have no boys on the estate
who are lean and hollow-eyed enough
to answer my purpose"
Il hope not, but"
There's the workhouse, of course, ="
she assented. "But It won't do. Frank.
The agricultural tramp has not got
that alert something, that keen express
sion typical of the toiling son of the
town. No, no, must go up to London
and find a model"
III ! were to let you go" he respond
ed. Il don't doubt but that some little
arab and his family would have cause
TO bless your visit But l cant permit
it. my dear cousin, for Providence, EVIL
IDENTIFY interested in the success OF your
picture. has sent a model to your very
door,
Produce your model Frank she
said, with a gay laugh, and | shall be-
Jgin to think that you are capable or
transporting us next to the realms OF
faery"
Osborne stepped to the door, and
opening 1t called Come up, Blake.
want you
you mustn't thank me" he whisper
ed, coming again to her side Your
thanks are due to that warm-hearted
girl. hi Trevor. / got this piece of city
clay for moulding right out OF the
clutches of Poreher and Company this
morning. shall have couple Of words
to say on the subject to Maria's friend
and admirer, Monsieur Durand. But
for him the boy would not have got into
trouble | don't like that man, Eva He
never looks one straight in the eyes.
He is not trustworthy, I'm convinced.
But Maria Is so taken with his foreign
accent and manner. that I suppose
must put up with his presence for
time
81 beg pardon, sir
1t was Jim Blake, standing cap in
hand at the door, very much awed by
his surroundings, and not by any means
recovered from his brief acquaintance
with the myrmidons of the law.
"Well, my boy said Osborne, kindly,
signing to him to advance, so they've
sent you up here to me Don't be
frightened; you are among friends now.
This lady wants to have look at you
She thinks she may be able to find work
for you at once.
Thank you, kindly, sir" muttered
the boy, ducklng his head and pulling
his yellow forelock
Nay, there's nothing much to thank
me for" Osborne answered.
ooh, but there is, sir" the boy said
the old rebellious flash returning to his
eyes and the hand that held his touzled
cap doubling itself up into fist. IF 1t
hadn't a-been for you ! should have had
fourteen days in quod."
What did he do Frank? How was
it," inquired Eva, soto voce
Tried to sleep in one of my barns"
Osborne answered Committed the
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A Bolt From the Blue.
BY DORA LANGLOIS,

"That Redheadd Woman The Kiss of Judas 1.-THE
secreary's Daughter" Vcorias Dream" &c
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calls the never completely outtrampled
divine'?"
You have depicted possibility,
Eva" he answered, gravely, laying the
picture down Thank God, 1t was only
for minute that the boy looked like
that. But to you is given the power of
seeing Beneath the foulest faces lurk-
ing, One God-built shrine of reverence
and love; and assuredly there is very
lht,e of the british in this poor city
wait. Eva, l think you have made a
friend to-day; and now, that, with all
our worldly gear, friends are few and
we'll worth having"
AS he spoke, a sharp voice without
exclaimed:
"a nice state of things this. A nice
state of things. indeed. There; don't
talk to me, girl | simply don't believe
you," and the next minute Miss Maria
Osborne was upon then.
Are you aware, Francis" she asked,
advancing, that ragged, dirty, dis
reputable creature Is sitting by the
kitchen fire and wolf1ng food like a
hog?"
With slight air of vexation, sup
pressed as far as possible, Osborne re-
piled, quietly:
mo, Maria, I was not aware of that. "
Il thought not" the lady answered.
you are master OF this house, of
course, and l am careful never to go
against your wishes, even when they
don't coincide with my ideas: but
| thought you could not be aware of this
last piece of idlocy; and now am sure
| of my ground, I'll put stop to it al
| once"
| "Stay--stop. Maria." Osborne ex-
claimed. 81 am aware that poor. half
starved lad, who was locked up last
night for trying to get nights shelter
r 81: Il ~ ads, 4 e,.sAAAp1 nlpseil
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The controversy between the French
and the Dutch AS to the name and
nationality of the Peter Welsrh boy
has finally been settled without blood
shed and to the satisfaction of all
parties concerned. It was decided not
to appeal to the National Board of
Arbitration as it suddenly dawned on
the cOntendinq parties that the boy
was neither Dutch nor French but that
he was an American. The name was
also agreed on and the youngster will
sign his name John Jacob Welsch-
when he gets old enough.
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Miss Lucy Dimmick, one Of the pro-
gressive young lady teachers Of the
county, who is teaching in District 40
this year, apprecisting the effort of
the editor of the Graphic to give the
school news OF the county, called At
that the paper be sent to her for the
ensuing year. Every teacher in the
county should read the Graphic a. it
contains column devoted to educa-
tioual matters, which is edited by the
county superintendent, and is sure to
contain many items of interest to
teachers in the course of the year.
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John Kerr and wife went to Kansas
City Monday night. They will see the
cattle show and then visit friends and
relatives in Crawford and. Neosho
counties. Mr.. Kerr will return in
about ten days but his wife will re-
main for several weeks.
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E. D. Taylor is looking for trouble
with his neighbors. He has fixed up
the sidewalk in front of his Office and
the lot owners to the south of him
may resent it, as the contrast between
his walk and theirs is rather marked
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Keener is once more soliciting a
part of your patronage and is offer
ing you a new and up-to-date stock
at the lowest prices.
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j. H. Misner of Coal City, Illinois,
arrived last week to visit his brother,
G. D. Misner, of this city. While
here. just for pastime, he bought a
farm on the south side of the river
and residence property, the Wiehurg
place, in the city.
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Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Barlow ar
rived from Connecticut Tuesday even
ing to visit their brothers and sisters
in the Bidwell family.
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Z. Olson. and NJ. Jensen returned
from New Wbatcom. Wash, last Fri
day night. Mr.. Olson says he likes
the country and thinks it good place
to make money-off of the farmer, but
not as farmer.
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The Millinery Bazaar has the love-
Hest and cheapest line of baby hoods
in the city.
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Fall Hats, Blankets, Comforts; all
ready to put on you. New goods
Edwards & Noble.
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Do you want wagon? Call and
examine our celebrated Lake City
WagOns.-Misner & Co.
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cloaks, all the latest patterns ant
styles, at A. HOttewitz's.
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v. v. Little and wife went to Cavan,
Pratt county, last Saturday to visit
Mrs. Little's parents. Mr.. Little re-
turned the first of this week, bis wife
remaining for more extended visit.
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Last weeks flower sale Melted the
ladies of the Congregational society
about twenty dollars.
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George Moletor, Wilbur Oliphan,
and John Rapp went to Kansas City
Monday to take in the cattle show.
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Now is the time to buy children s
clothing while we sell them cheap
Marsh & Bidwell.
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Misner & Co. have a full stock q
the celebrated John Deere buggies
They are unsurpassed for style, fms
or price.
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Ten per cent discount on all wall
paper during September and October.
-DeTar & DOnnell.
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|; Thirty-seven head of extra good
and 3 year old native heifers for sale
H. B. Beeier.
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John Howard Lawson returned from
the east Tuesday evening. He will
probably engage in rustling feed for
stock this winter to benefit his health
and the cattle at the same time.
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The Board of Railroad commission
ers spent last Friday night in this
city. They had been in Belpre inves-
tigating complaints and were on their
way to ROzell.
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The members of the Methodist church
were busy Tuesday correcting an error
in the location of their buildings which
had Inadvertently been set too far
into the alley. The men of the con-
gregation turned out and made short
work of the job.
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The latest styles and lowest prices
in Hats and Trimmings at the Mill
merry Bazaar.
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Strayed from my place Sept. 20
three calves, two white-faced and one
red. Will give $500 for informant on
that will enable me to recover the
same.-Patrick Sweeney, Fellsburg,
Kansas 1925
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The hunting season is just before us.
If you are in need of gun or amuni-
ton of any kind we can save you
money and give you a good grade OF
gOOds.-A. Hottewitz.
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See the ready to wear hats at rhe
Millinery Bazaar.
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DeTar & Donnell have recently re-
ceived a large and fine stock of per-
fumes. Good values for the money.
Call and inspect stock.
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A large stock of clocks at Schnat
terly's jewelry and stationery store
Prices to suit.
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The Best Prescription For Malaria
Chills and fevers is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
iron and euinine in tasteless form.
No cure-nO pay. Price SOC.
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Stop. the Cough aud Works on the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure 4 cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price 25 cents.
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Have you examined those Hot Blast
Heaters? They save fuel and throw
out greater amount of heat than the
regular Oak stoves. On sale at A.
HOttewitZ's.
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John Lund went to Kansas City
Tuesday morning in charge of u couple
of car loads of cattle for Mr.. Edwards.
He will visit the cattle show while in
the CITY
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J. S. Fletcher has bought the quarter
of land north of his house for pasture.
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L. G.. Geer and wife returned from
the east last week. Mr.. Geer says his
brother is very sick in Winter Park,
Florida, and he may go there to help
care for him.
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If in need of dental work and want
first class work see Simpson & Ster-
rett, dentists, at Mrs. Clark's from
Nov. 9TH to 9th. They guarantee sat-
isfactOrY work.
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Pipes! Pipes! the largest stock ever
brought to Kinsley, attractively dis
played in new show case. Call and
see them. Styles and prices to suit
yOu.-DeTar & Donnell.
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People are wondering why Keener's
bread is so much better tia formerly
He tells us that it is due to compressed
yea st, which he is using. He keeps 1t
op hand, fresh. for customers
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The Kinsley Dancing club gave the
first of its dances for the winter at
the opera house last Friday evening.
Quite large number were out and
report Jolly evening.
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Our band and orchestra have been
demonstrating that they are not only
ornamental but useful as we'll by help
ing out the show people this week.
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/ IF you want to buy or sell country or
city property, call and consult US
T. H. EVANS & Co.
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When you need a suit or overcoat
see our line before buying.--A. Hottie
WITT
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l. Harry Read went to Kansas City
Sunday with cattle shipped by George
MoletOre.
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Mrs. Hanna and son Earl took the
morning train Saturday for Iowa
Falls, Iowa, where they will visit
friends and relatives for a few weeks.
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w. G.. Keener went to Wellsford the
frst of the week selling organs. He
is building up quite business in this
line
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We are always in position to save
you money on paints, oils and brush
es. Best goods at lowest price.-De-
Tar d DOnnell.
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Will Watson took the train Tues
day morning for Minneapolis, MINI.
He is bound for MenomOnee Falls,
Wis, to take charge of beet sugar
boiler. He will be absent about two
months
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Mems Underwear 25c.-Marsh &
Bidwell.
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=. c.r. Cn,d IN ,ue Dav

To Cure Cnld In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
.if Is fails to cure. e. w. Groves sig
nature on each box Pc.
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We can offer you extra values in
blankets and comforts. At A. Hottie
witz's
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Shirt waists going fast. It's your
own choice and your own price.-Ed-
wards 81 Noble.
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Money to loan at this Office.

Lace curtains, elegant line Marsh
& Bidwell
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Don't forget Schnatterly's jewelry
and stationery. l will make price:
right.
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Titles examined and abstracts made
by T. H. Evans, bonded abstracter.