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CHAPTER IX.--CoxrrxuEp.


Nanny came close TO his arm. utter
Ing warning. wordless sound. and
looking fearfully about her.
DE kerridge come for me in er rus
des 70 day an we took up de doe; or
a es Office on lie way hyah. When we
60 % dere, Miss Frances settin' in de
big chair shiverin. He done tell me
her mind ben 'sturbed by 'er pas
dyin', an not ter notice nothin' she say.
Fus' ting we know ] done foun' blood
on 'er hans an wrapper an hit sho1y
Skeer'd me. But he won't talk an She
won't talk-'ceptin' ter tell him some
BODY gointer shoot i'm FUN dc winder.
He sit out pretty quick bout dat time
an bimeby she go ter sleep. Bur she
ain been 'erse'f since; an she dcs
won't talk bout dat night! She"
is that all?"
~Fo' Cod"
DO You have any idea who the man
that was shot is?"
No. sah Ain hyaa 'em mention es
namc nair time"
What young men does she know ?
Who visits herr"
Nobody. She. aim been out dat yard
gate sence she came home 'cep'n to run
round ter see de doctor or go to church
or shop er little"
Does the gate stay locl<ed?"
Mos all dc time locked. An we allS
keep DE keys Miss Frances an me"
Nanny. you have been blind if YOU
are telling the truth, and | think you
are telling what YOU know. Now lis
ten: Z you wish TO remain with me
after J am married do just as tell YOU
Go and find your daughters husband
-whs: is his name?"
Joe, sah.'
Make Joe tell you all about this
affair. Get back at once and come TO
my room. Don't speak of this matter
10 anyone-don't say the man i dead.
And quietly prepare to leave the city
with your Miss Frances. II it becomes
necessary to leave. we shall have no
time 10 lose. Go; ! rely upon you"
Joe done gone. sah!" she said;
''doctor done sont him up de kentry."
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shat make your name football for
scandal mongers in every town in this
state"
And how about your sons. madam &?
You desire above All things that Ray
mond Holbin shall marry your step
daughter and inherit under tho will
Of the man YOU cOddled and bullied out
Of his senses. The name cf the mar
VINO was shot ! shall not tell YOU. but
| will tell YOU the name Of the wom-
an who shot him thought YOU were
the woman. J was mistaken. and for
this error owe youan apology"
This j. infamous!"
II was mistaken. I say. honestly.
For / thought that the woman who
would rctrca; from her DYING husband.
appealing so her with his heart in his
eyes. who would link on orphan girl
20 iibertinc. might easily pull a trip-
ger 20 remove n lesser obstacle" The
woman rushed up TO him with hands
c!cnched.
"seoundrcl! II ] had the weapon
now ! would prove your Judgment
Out Of my house," Or. Brodnar smiled
wickedly.
II was mistaken" he continued.
coolly; "the woman who shot this un-
known gentleman lies. half delirious.
il room IS at the Spotswood. and her
name is Louise. And. msc1m. ] will
do her full Justice; she erred in her in
formation and her ain. For the man
she hoped to destroy vas his Iiber-
tine. cashiercd. swindIing. cheating
son Of yours. Dcuouncc me. but
breathe a word against the fame Of
Frances nrook.n. and shall 20 before
Richmond with my cause. Good even
ing"
Ii slowed nockingly, and vas turn
ing away when The portiere WAS flung
violently aside ard Holbir rushed on
him from behind. 4 keen knife in his
hand flashed in The gas light and fell,
but once only. Maddcned with the
paia and enraged az the cowardly at
tack, Brcdnar lifted his assailant from
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In India. where women have always
been drudges. the Difference paid by
Englishmen ~ ladies is always a mat
ter Of curious ivterest. An educated
Mohammedan gentleman was talking
TO an old resident OF the Punjab. who
has written ON the subject Said the
Mohammo dan: Vow that the queen
Is dead. will yen Englishmen take of
your hats TO LADIES'" When told GER
'ainly this would be doae and asked
why he made the inquiry, he said: Eve
thought you used TO take on your hats
TO ladies because q lady vas the rules
Of the os5uE.ry. london News.
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T.hr Emncrnr,. Pnr1rnI1

When Mr.. Charles DENLY was minis,
ter to China q publisher wrote TO him
asking him 20 procure a photograph
Of the emperor Of China. His reply.
printed in q New York exchange. shows
that the pictures published az like.
nesses Of the emperor cannot be trust
ed. Mr.. DENLY wrote a. follows:
at would afTord me great pleasure 10
send yoI a photograph Of the emperor
If one could be procured. After max.
ing inquire find that bis photograph.
or portrait OF any kind. has never bees
taken.
"The Son Of Heaven is not visible "a
any foreign eye except when foreign
ministers are received in audience. Or
such occasions al cameras or sketch
books are absolutely forbidden.
when the emperor goes out in his
sedan-cfair all the cross streets are
barricaded with mats. and every door
and window by which he passes 10
closed. Should anyone be caught spy.
ing. death 10 lows Immediately
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You have nothing 20 fear from me"
\ glad light filed the eyes Of Louise.
She could with difficulty restrain her
self and control her voice
II believe YOU" she said. "You will;
not take him from me-from his
cbild!"
His child" Frances was shocked
and dismayed. Ellis child, L. there
a child o. his p"
Yes said Louise. but if you reveal
that ! shall never be allowed 10 sec her
again. You will not tell. will your"
NO said the wretched girl. Your
secret is safe with me. And. oh. ] be-
lieved in him trusted him So" She
wrung her hands and turned away her
face.
1T is fortunate you found him out in
time" said Louise; with me. IL was
too late-too late! But please do not
stay here. How did yop 6pd me out?"
The doctor. He told me about YOU.
He has told me everything. and / want
ed to see YOU"
Don't cry, my dear child. What
seems great sorrow 20 you now ia
really blessing. lou have made
miserable woman happy by your
coming. Go now, He may enter ~
any moment, and IL would be painful
Go. and don't tell anyo sc OF this
visit. Will you prOm.se?'
II shall keep your secret" said
Frances. 1t is safe with me. For
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CHAPTER Y

&c. oin received the negro woman's
report in desperation. Upon the sec.
ond night after. casting aside all
scruples he went to his mothers room
She had not retired. but was busy wit n
her correspondence. which she put
aside IS her son entered the door
Without seeking 10 read them he saw
was hington. ID. c." upon several
sealed letters. fact that he recalled
later. The smile of pleasure which Iii
up her severe countcnancc disappca red
when she noted the look of anger and
distress on his face
"W ell" she said. "are YOU still dis
satisfed?" 1t was their first meeting
alore since the death Of John Brookn.
DO not congratulate yourself too
soon, mother. The game is but half
played out. and VIC may find that
strong cards are held against US"
What do you mean by that?"
IL walked the room. pausing at
times before her as ,lc sat IT. her arm
chair Her black eyes followed him.
IIer white face was frozen into an i'm
pcrctrable mask. He described the
occurrences OF the last few DAYS. and
only certain facts I'm connection with
his experience with Louise. among
which was the existence of child.
These reservations lac mentally classeG
as irrelevant
II Is not likely that EaNmond's con
fc.sions greatly surprised his mother.
she was, in fact. already familiar with
most Of his history. The disturbing
t.cu cnts Of his statement we're the
tarCerOUs character. OF Louise and the
astounding circumstances Of the
shooting. Te, these crew from Mrs.
Erc0kin no comment. no evidence OF
excitement or dismay. She regarded
her son silently and stcrnly for few
moments. then dropped into q chair.
\ Hush at length overs prcad her white
face Raymond knew that it was The
acv9nce wave Of tide Of anger and
hcsitated when she ordered him to ring
The bell. She arose calmly. and cross.
ing ne room pulled the bell cord a.
Ccll b"rately as though to summon her
carriage. s few minutes after. during
which time she stood rigidlv looking
down on her son, William. the butler.
appeared.
"Jo 20 Dr. Brodrar Immediately. "
shc .aid, land tell him so come to me-.
that Miss Frances IT, desperately i'll"
'Mothcr!"
SHE waved the servant away and
turned upon her son with unrestrained
rre,r. DO you think that fear him? ?
y, you think that .hall sit quietly by
snG ist him introduce people INTO this
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a ~oMAn.s SONG.

IT YOU cali my face q rose
With the time OF roses near2
End truer name than this
For the brow and lips you kiSs-
For you know that roses die
IN the autumn of the year.
And besides yoI. love. must
Front the frost and face the SHOWS.
i was never rose or star
Ones too near and ones too far.
I'm no pebble and no pearl.
But a living. loving girl.
Mouth to kiss you. hand TO keep
Touch with you while you're asleep.
Eyes to kndie when you ne glad.
Hope TO climb where YOU would creep
Tongue to comfort when you're sad.
Call me wife ard comrade, dear.
Can me neither star nor rose
Then the day need not dread
When the snow falls OH my head.
Then my soul to yours shall be
ChsDgeleSs. though my beauty goes.
AM the eyes l love not see
Youth and grace forsakinS me
A. the bees forsakc a rose
When the wind OF autumn blows
Soul on soul looks in and knows
AL that's best OF You and Nc
Nora Hopper. in Westminster Gazette
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house-into my stepdauyhter-s ROOM
in the night and entanyle us in his
plots? Oh. that were mani" She
was now a Gagged tigress, and giving
freedom TO long-suppressed fury. ut
would be nothing less than the cow
hidei"
"iou forget Frances"
~ forget noehing, i realize. on the
contrary. sir. that both Frances and
her doctor are at my mercy now. He
dare not betray her! And this comes
of your shameful dsllying with that
woman-you.- son.-the puppet.
the plaything. the slave of a.
Wait. mother. You forget YOUR
self. al least-and me. l am not child.
little more. and l shall leave this
house not 10 enter it again. Be care
ful what YOU say-and be careful of
Frances. Prove her guilty of any
crime and YOU defeat your own mans =
No amount of pleading, no love or
affection on the part of her boy. could
have swayed the tempestuous woman
rs quickly as open defiance. In such mo-
ments he resembled the one human be-
ing whose fiery temper and relentless
brutality had ever awed her. Ray
mond played his part well: "You shall
not denounce me for one infamv orlv
10 link me 10 another"
IF you had shown such spirit with
Brodnar." she said. bitterly.
IF / had. Words blows-a duel,
Then the truth would have come out.
To accept the sponsibilities of the
will afterwards would be contempt
ible. No, mother. YOU women see but
one side of such a matter. What would
become of Us should Louise make her
self known? Start the police upon
this matter, ana they will ferret her
out"
why have You not taken her away ?
You have been imprudent in delaying
that"
Nervous prostration. have a
nurse with her. Tomorrow. if She
may travel. shall get her out of the
city. For Gods sake give me time to
do that. You have no idea what YOU
are risking."
Doctor out. ma'am.' said william,
returning at this moment Young
doctor say he will SEN i'm roun' des
soon as he come back-dere now. front
do bell ringin' dis minute like some
body tryin' to pull it tru' de do. OATS
de doctor. ev'ytime."
stand behind the porilere in my
dressing-Toom." said the mother TO her
son. who was preparing to depart.
and under no circumstances let your
self be scent" Almost immediately
DR.. Brodnar entered the room.
You sent for me. madam" he began.
Where is Frances?"
Asleep. ] suppose. I have been
guilty OF a fiction. but my intentions
are good. DR.. Brodnar. who was the
man YOU took from my house wounded.
and for what purpose was he here? /
demand an instant answer"
Il decline TO make any statement.
madam. touching my professional bust
ness or 10 discuss this matter with
you. Good evening"
Hold, sir. or I shall place the affair
in the hands of the police"
Hardly. ! think. But proceed in
that way if YOU prefer. Good evening"
you think that ! am afraid OF alb
Lefty; wait and see! shall denouncc
you, sir over my. own signature. 1
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Mr.. and Mrs. Dawson held an at
home" a. their house in Manchester
on the occasion Of their return from
= winter tour on the continent. They
were very proud Of the trip, and
Mrs. Dawson yas continually asking
her husband IL he remembered this,
That. or the other glorious bit Of
scenery.
And Oh, the gorge At Anaermatt!"
she exclaimed. You haven't forgot
ten tnat lovely gorge. have YOU
Fred?"
The gorge NJ The Grand hoteI?"
drawled Fred, YEARLY. "By no
means! I'll remember that gorge to
my dying day. Why, bless me. IL
was the only square meal We got h
Switzerland! London Ansvuwa.
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Copyright. 1879. by ]. e. LIppincott Com
pany All rights reserved.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13
JOHNSTON WANTED
IN WISCONSIN.
Slayer of James Ryburn Said to Be
an Escaped Convict.

Chief of Police F. Volbracht Of Alton re-
ceived a letter yesterday from Warden c.
c. McClaugher Of the Wisconsin State Pen
itentiary at Waupun, stating that Thomas
Johnston. who was arrested in st. Louis
last week. charged with the killing Of
James Ryburn of Bloomington. ILL.,. at East
Alton, was wanted there. Johnston was
sentenced to the Wisconsin institution for
burglary under the name Of Thomas Ma
loney. He escaped from the Penitentiary
on June IA. 1899, since which time the Wis
consin officials have been searching for him.
When Johnston confessed the killing of
Ryburn. he also confessed to having served
a term In the Wisconsin penal institution
Tor burglary under the name of Maloney.
The fellow stated that neither Johnston
nor Maloney was his right name. He re-
fused to give it on account of his family.
He said his parents were still living in
Johnson John, County. Kentucky; Johnston is
being held In The Madison County Jail at
Edwardsvtlle. He will not be surrendered
to the Wisconsin officials until after he has
been tried in the Madison County Circuit
Court for the killing of Ryburn.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13
FIRE CAUSES $4,000 DAMAGE.
Rapid Work of Firemen Saved Mel
Ion Manufacturing Company.

Fire in the two upper floors Of the Peter
H. Mellon Manufacturing Company at
Eleventh and Carr streets yesterday after
noon damaged the stock 5000 and the build
ing 5000, both covered by insurance. The
flames were first discovered in q stock Of
enameled iron beds on the fourth floor, but
the cause Of the blaze Is unknown.
Charles ]. johnson, who was working on
the fifth floor, where wire bedding was
manufactured. discovered smoke coming up
through the floor at the northwest corner
Of the building about p. m. He ran to the
window and called to the fremen in Ensine-
house No. 13, across the street. Shipping
Clerk Lewis Bacuet and Bookkeeper John
Sharkev ran Immediately to the safe and
carried the contents across to the engine
house, and then telephoned Mr.. Mellon, who
was at the branch factory at Tenth and
Mullanphy streets.
The fire spread rapidly over the two upper
floors and destroyed all the stock Of wire
bedding and brass and iron beds there. The
fourth floor was particularly well stocked,
as the firm had contemplated using that
part Of the building only as a warehouse in
future, combining their manufacturing OPP
erations to the lower floors and to the new
building at Tenth and Mu]lanphy streets.
Rapid work by the Fire Department pre-
vented the flames from eating their way
down into the main part of the building.
where there was nearly $4,000 Of stock.
There were only four wOrkmen on the
fourth floor at the time the fire started.
They were In the paintroom at the rear. All
ESCAPED
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REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Maryville. No.. July 1e,-As far as known
the marriage of the smallest couple ever
married in Missouri took place in Mary
vile Wednesday. The contracting parties
were Samuel Hulse OF Andrew County and
Miss Sarah Stephens Of Barnard. in the
southern part of this county.
Mr.. Hulse is "a years old and weighs fifty
pounds and is II inches in height while his
bride is q years old, weighs sixty pounds
and Is 81 inches in height. To see them
standing side by side, she looks but very
little taller than her husband.
The ceremony took place In Doctor. A. B.
Aliens ONCE and was performed by Elder
Jesse Kenan of Hopkins, in the presence Of
Walter Stephens. brother Of the bride.
Harvey Waugh and Miss Mayme Partridge
Of Barnard, Mrs. Maymc Lincoln and Mrs.
Kenan Of Hopkins and several Maryville
friends.
Tho little couple are bright and attractive
and presented q very pretty wedding, an
swering all the questions put to them by
Elder Kenan without the least sign Of en-
barrassment
After the ceremony they received the con-
gratulations Of their friends and proved to
be good conversationalists.
Mr. H1lse is q farmer and has been living
ON Z farm with his mother. Since the death
Of his father. several years ago. he has
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13
RICHARD 3. HUBBARD DEAD.
Noted Texan Figured Prominently
in Democratic Politics.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Dallas. Tex. July !2.-Richard Bennett
Hubbard. who to-day died at his home in
Tyler, Tex, was born in Walton County,
Georgia, in 1884 He was graduate of Mer
Ger University. the University Of Virginia
and Harvard College.
He located at Tyler in 1855. and in 1856 was
q delegate to the National Democratic Con-
ventfon In Cincinnati that nominated Bu-
chanan. President Buchanan made him
United States Attorney for the Western
District OF Texas. He was q delegate to
the Charleston convention, in 1860. and sup
ported Breckenridge and Lane In that presi-
Dental campaign. He favored secession and
raised and commanded the Twenty-second
Texas Infantry in the war between the
States.
He was elector-at-large on the Democratic
ticket. headed by Horace Greeley, in 1872.
He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1870,
and when Governor Coke was elected to
the United States Senate In 1876 became
Governor. He was temporary chairman of
the Chicago convention in 1854 that nomi-
:lated Grover Cleveland for President. Mr..
Cleveland sent him rs Minister to Japan,
where he took high rank as diplomat.
Since his return from japan Governor Hub
bard remained out of public life. but pro-
NOTED numerous Texas enterprises. He
started the present St. Louis. Southwestern
Railway Cotton Belt Railway system). as
local narrow-gauge line at Tyler and did
much to make 1t an immense railway prop
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13
BIG PRICE FOR VACANT LAND.
Property in Richland Heights Sells
for $500, 600.

All vacant property in the Richland
Heights subdivision. lying just outside the
city limits and south Of the Clayton road,
was sold yesterday to local syndicate. rep
resented by John +. Lee. an attorney, tor
$e0a.0Oc. the John H. Rankin Realty Com
pany being the grantor. Moses Greenwood.
Jr., OF Greenwood & Co., handled the sale.
The subdivision includes about 5000 feet
of frontage. al with an average depth Of
80 feet. The tract was laid of seven or
eight years ago by the Rankin Realty Com
pany. and Il, < about 155 feet west of the city
limits, 1a5 feet south Of the Clayton road
and about 1000 feet southwest Of the south
west corner of Forest Park.
The property lies high and Is already
graded and severed. nearly twenty resi-
dences being already erected. The Suburban
road passes through the tract and connects
with the Transit Company lines while a
new line Of the Transit Company is being
constructed along its northern boundary.
1t 10 said that a corporation will be formed
to handle the property within the next
week. The tract lies Just north Of Benton
and was formerly the old John H. Rankin
homestead site, being made into a subdi-
vision seven years ago.
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He MAY GET a COMMISSION.
Captain Elliot Candidate for Lieu
tenancy in Regular Army.

the appointment Of Captain walter q. II.
lott, late Of the volunteers, to first
leutenancy in the regular army are a.
sured that he will receive the commission.
Henry T. Mott, who has been activs In The
young st. l0uisan's behalf, says NO bravef
Missourian went to the front.
Captain Elliot served with distinction II
the Philippines. He was twice wounded IN
battle. Mr.. Mott says Captain Elliot'e
most notable action was the capture OF
the noted Filipino raider. General Alvares,
with his entire stafI For this he recejved
special COMMUNICATION from his Superior Of.
hceYS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13
GIRLS STRIKE IS UNSETTLED.
Some of Them Want to Return to
Work Monday.

Many OF the girls who are striking at the
Catltn Branch Of the American Tobacco
employers. and say that they will stay out
ontn their differences are adjusted There
are some .mong them. however. who want
Katie Hamilton, who is the Ieader OF tina
ctf1ksre. r. still confident. She says that
the Catlin company cannot get other rollers
ana bunch breakers 30 skilled as the late
employees. She also asserts that the girls
fnsast on having the increased pay demand
"a, ana better wrappers with which to roll
cigarettes. Il don't like to be out Of work."
oatd she. but we've got to win this strike.
and were going to do It."
q. w. Lang. superintendent OF the fac
tory. believes that most of the girls will re-
turn TO work ON Monday. when the factory
will reopen.
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NEWS FROM EAST SIDE CITIES,

place this morning from St. Patr1ck's Church:
North Alton.
The Reverend G. H. sofisberg Of ShurtleNf
College has been selected one OF the speakers
at the old settlers picnic. to be held at New
Douglas. ILL.,. In August.
The Electric Roller Milling Company Of Al
ton nave hied articles Of Incorporation with Sec:
rotary OF State Rose at Springfield. The capital
stock Is sl29 The incorporators are: Joseph
Luly. Peter Reyland. Margaret Luiy and Therese
Reyland The company was formerly known as
the Farmers Elevator Company, but was not
Elevator Company at Bethalt0 has been incor-
pofated. and the Alton firm incorporated under
q different name consequence.
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EUROPE BUYING PETROLEUM.
American Product Finding Splen.
did Demand in Foreign Markets.

Philadelphia, Pa. July 11-Shipments of
refined petroleum from this port to Europe
40 they have been within the last ten days.
From the nrst Of the year up to last Sat
urday III, 360. 68s gallons had been shipped
abroad. against lS5 St. rs gallons for the
corresponding period OF last year, an in
crease of - SC, les gallons.
Local shippers argue that these large
shipments OF oil are proof Of the superiority
Of the American article.
There h now In port. waiting to be load
ed. 40 well as en- route to Europe, a great
eapacity OF many millions Of gallons.
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SICILIANs NOW IN HARMONY.
Arrangements Made to Do Away
With Boy Peddlers.

Frank Lapresto. one of the leaders Of
the Sicilian colony Of fruit dealers in st.
Louis, has Joined Father Spixardi Of the
Italian Church and Charles Pamisino, an
other leader. II, opposing the employment
of children as street peddlers. The move
ment is gaining strength In the italian
colony daily.
Father Spigardi was the first to take It
up, believing that boys sent into the streets
as peddlers were In danger Of moral cor.
ruption. In this he was supported by the
Milanese and Genoese Of his congregation.
The S.cilians, who controlled the fruit busi-
ness. were split into two factions. The de-
probably will result in the abolition Of boy
peddlers