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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-08-08


he was, he seemed in no hurry Tn leave
his kinsman.
Il am rather disappointed" he said
at last. II had hoped that should see
my new kinswoman tonight"
II can hardly believe that you are
serious he exclaimed do you real
ly desire so much to see my wife,"
Il do, indeed" replied Sir Raoul,
earnestly.
Il do not understand it," said the
earl, with an amused smile "You are
slightly curious about her personal ap-
pearance? Well, am not Judge, as
like fair people, and she is tall and
dark. These are the only two points
in her which have struck me. Yes,
there is one thing more-she sings
with ravishing sweetness. / have new
er heard finer voice. / think. too,
that she has will and spirit OF her
own; but repeat--though do not in
tend to repeat it--that I do not like
her."
Tall and dark" Sir Raoul immedi-
ately pictured to himself a somewhat
forbidding masculine looking girl with
a hard face and hard manner.
He retired to his room, slightly dis
appointed and Disseminated. He could
not sleep. By-gone scenes in his own
life rose up before him. 1t was long
after midnight when he heard the roll
OF carriage, and then the soft rustic
OF silken dress as light footsteps
passed his door.
That is the young countess" he
said to himself--"my new cousin-tall
and dark
Ito be continued.)
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hcip. DAY, now COulu we huoW
that them shoulders was real?"
MADE UP-TO-DATE.
A teacher in public school up in
the Hundreds tells this:
I'm one of my classes" she said.
was young woman who had a way
of applying modern ideas to old sub
jects which now and then smashed an
idol. On one occasion l asked her to
writean exercise on any ruin she might
select. The next day she brought In
the following:
!" Ii thou wouId'st view fair Melrose
Alright
Take a kodak and visit 1t by daylight
This prompted another In the class
to turn in this:
In Venice Tasso's echoes are NO
more,
And silent rows the songless gon-
dolier,
But at the quay he plays the mandolin
To ragtfme music, not by note, but
ear
The young women evidently
thought they had struck rich mine
in my suggestion. for at the next CAN
one Of them handed in this:
'Tis sweet to hear the Dachsnunu
in the dark
Whine welcome as we draw near
home, sweet home.
It's nice to know the Dachsnunu
doesn't bark
Or make unseemly racket when we
come
We'll, l saw I had made mistake
and Immediately informed the class
that it might in the future confine us
nominations to scenes ON Manhattan
New York Sun
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CHAPTER Ix.-(Continued.)
He heard Of it from one of his broth
er officers, who had fastened to well
come him to England, and was at first
incredulous. He had always loved the
handsome, willful boy, who locked up
to him with such affection, and it had
been bitter source of trouble to him
to find him inclined to go the wrong
way in life. Raoul Laureston was
many years older than the earl, but
they had always been good friends In
his light, frank way he had scolded
the handsome boy-now he scolded the
man. He had done his best to exercise
wise control over the earl. There
1t was with positive incredulity that
he heard of the marriage. When Major
Vandeleur told him the news, the brave
soldier refused to believe it.
'Caraven would never have mi.ryied
without telling me-" he said "Hs las
not written to me for years, bit he
would have written If that had been
the case
II assure you" declared Major Van
deleur, that / was present at the GER
mony. He was married at st.
Georges, Hanover Square"
II must not dispute what you saw
with your own eyes" said Sir Raoul.
That granted, then, whom has he
married."
"A Miss Ransome," was the brief re-
ply.
''Ransome? / do not remember the
name" Major Vandeleur laughed.
mo, you have probably never heard
it-though there are few young men in
the army who could say as much. Ran
some Is lawyer and a money-lender."
The soldiers face fell.
"A money-lender! You cannot be
serious? Caraven marry a money
lenders daughter! / cannot believe
It,"
1T Is true. / remember the lady's
name-Hildred Ransome. l did not see
her. although was in the church dur
ing the marriage; the crush was so
great, could not. The bridegroom's
tall head lowered above the crowd; l
saw vision of white and silver, but
not the brides face or figure"
Their conversation was interrupted
by the arrival of note for Sir Raoul
1T is from Caraven," he said, as he
hastily broke the SEAL
AS he read it, his whole face bright
ened. light came into his eyes.
X knew the boys heart was in the
right place." he remarked. There
could not be a kinder letter than that
He will not hear of my remaining here
or going elsewhere. / am to go to
Halby House at once. where everything
is at my service, and his wife joins in
begging me to go. The boy is not
changed, you see. His heart is good
And the major, having some little re-
spect for Sir Raoul, forbore to tell him
what rumor said about the handsome
earl and his heart.
Il shall CO." said Sir Raoul--"this
has quite decided me. You think /
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sorrowfully into his kinsman's face.
you have suffered very much,
Raoul," he said, quietly.
Yes, and never thought to see you
again. You are changed, too, Uric
feel inclined to ask where is the
sunny faced boy whom loved so dear
ly?"
"The truth is. Raoul, have not
turned out very we'll. / may have been
a good boy, but have scarcely been a
good man."
"A fault acknowledged is often half
amended" said Sir Raoul.
YES" admitted the earl, carelessly;
"but I feel no great desire to amend
half wish that l did"
II hear wondrous news, Ulric-that
you are married. Is 1t true?"
YES" he replied, gloomily, Il am
married"
"And your wife, have been told, had
large fortune"
THAT is true" he said Have they
told you anything else?"
mo, except that she was Miss Hill
dred Ransome, the great lawyers
daughter
"The great money lender and
schemer's daughter" corrected the
earl
She will not be answerable for her
fathers faults. What is she like.
Uric, this young wife of yours? /
never had sister, and my mother died
when was boy. 1t will be quite a
novelty to me to claim kinsmanship
with lady"
All the novelties are not agreeable
ones,' was the moody reply.
This one will be. + am sure. /
shall be quite proud to address My
cousin, Lady Caraven.''
You are preux chevalier, Raoul-
you believe in the SEX" said the earl.
And do you not, Ulric?"
No, not in one OF them. The fact
is, | feel quite certain that you will
not like my wife, and it annoys me-"
Like her?" echoed Sir Raoul. How
strangely you speak! Certainly / shall
do more than like her. your wife and
my cousin. / tell you that the
thought of seeing her is a positive
pleasure to me-"
With hasty steps Lord Caraven
walked up and down the room. He
seemed as though about to speak, but
then stopped abruptly. He stood at
last in front of his cousin.
"Raoul," he said, IL am not good at
keeping secret. The truth is, l do
not like my wife,
Not like her. Uric! You are jest
ing. surely"
Il wish to heaven that I were! I
know | am prodigal, spendthrift,
but / think sometimes, now that am
a little older, that might have been a
better man had / been happily mar
ried"
But, IL you did not like her." said
Sir Raoul. with an air of utter aston
ishment, why did you marry herr"
That Is the question. 1 think the
answer is-because her father wished
her to be countess"
What has his wish to do with you,
Ulric?'
SOME day / will tell you ALL" he re-
piled. 1T is not pleasant theme.
But, with all my faults, dislike deceit
and would not have you think that
You are about to enter upon scene OF
domestic felicity"
But the lady herself" said Sir
Raoul since you confide in me may
speak-does she know that you do not
love herr"
Eyes. there has never been any pre-
tense of affection between u.s."
Then" said Sir Raoul, slowly, at
seems to me that the lady is the one
to be pitied-between her father and
YOU"
"You can pity her IL you like she
can hold her own remarkably well :"
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CHAPTER Xxx.

HE earl was at
home expecting Sir
Raoul. He was
shown into the Ii
brary, and there in
a few moments he
was found by his
kinsman. They met
with outstretched
hands and warm
words of greeting.
but the earl looked
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young man with determination -
the folly of seeking a wife in ao., Zee
l Will go to an intelligence ONE ~:
AFTERNOON and see IL l can find ~. s
that will answer. And then IN W., sue
mother call on her. and-and--,.
Young man. I'll break your neck :.
about minute!" ~
"But you said"
Never mind what I said ~
changed my mind ."-Leslie's w.o.,
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81 do not want to

felurneQ the earl. w hoe "'e ~
talk about it, Raoul Every man pas
the price OF his folly sooner or later
I am paying it now. | do not care
ever to mention the matter again, but
/ thought, If you had some idea O.
entering an earthly Eden, you had bet
ter be disabused"
II wish that it were an earthly
Eden" said Sir Raoul, slowly.
MY wife brought me large for
tune-a fortune that saved me fror.
ruin-and insist always upon all re-
spect being shown to her. She is, as
she ought to be, entirely mistress OF
the house. am always particular
about that. Now that we have finished
with the matter there is, perhaps, one
thing more that | should say. My
wife will be very pleased TO see you;
she will make you very welcome"
And you do not like her?' interro-
gated Sir Raoul
Well" replied the earl, you see,
she is not my style not at all my style.
/ like fair women-she is dark; besides
! never think that man loves wom-
an whom he is compelled to marry"
You We're compelled to marry her,
them" said Sir Raoul.
1T was either that or ruin-such
ruin as would have left me pennilcss.
| did hesitate for some time whether
/ should purchase a revolver or marry
Miss Ransome."
MY dear boy. why did you not send
to me?"
There are things that gentleman
can not do" said the earl, proudly.
Il could not borrow from my friends"
People have different ideas of honor
some of them are very strange ones.
For my part, should think it thou
sand times more honorable to borrow
from an old friend than to marry girl
for her money, knowing that disliked
her."
The alternative was forced upon me.
Besides, Raoul, all that you had in
the world would not have been sutIi-
Gent"
WAS it SO bad as that" be ASKED.
les, IL COuIu uOl nave Detu WOTSe,
Do not let me be hypocrI.e, Raoul.
That lesson would have lasted some
men their lives-but it has not been
sufficient for me. | do no. think,
honestly speaking. that | am one init
a wiser man that | was The only
thing is that fortune has 'ieen with
instead of against me-
Poor boy" said Sir Raoul, plying
ly; I'VE must hope for better things.
Shall / see your wife tonight"
No, think not. Lady Caraven has
gone to Covent Garden-a favorite OPP
era Of hers is being played. She will
not be home until late. You look very
tired, Raoul-I should advise you to go
to bed We shall not remain many
weeks in London. You will, of course,
so to Ravensmere with u.s."
IF you desire 1t; if you are kind
enough to invite me, l shall be very
pleased. ] might have twenty places
of my own, but none of them would
seem as much like home as Ravens
mere
And Sir Raoul laughed. Fatigued as
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Its desc little exhibitions o. mind
power what makes me t'ink dat pr'aps
l oughter incorporate meself as a COM
pany an give de world at large de
benefit of me brains"
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LAUGHLErS
One or the Other

''That social reformer has a very
spectacular way of presenting some eh'
traordinary theories"
Eyes. The man is either posing OF
supposing all the time. "-Washington
Star. .
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II see since Packman has been em-
ployed on the yellow journals, ns
father has refused to recognize nun =.
Indeed! What does his father 90!
Hes serving a life term at Sins
Sing. Life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-05
MEETING OF POOR BOARD.
Large Number Of Applications for
Relief Heard,

There were a number of applicants
for relief at yesterdays meeting OF
the Poor Board. Michael O'Donnell,
old and in i'll health and unable to
support himeelf, wds admitted to the
Hillside home. John Christian, OF 231
Railroad avenue. also in i'll health, ap-
piled for admittance and his case was
referred TO the director. DR.. Paine.
Mrs. Mary Murray, of Electric ave.
nuc. asked for transportation to New
York city. where she "wantcd to go to
have an operation performed on her
eye, but the case was dismissed Mrs.
julia Mclaughlin. of 542 Fourth street.
who has four children under II years
of age. asked for relief. Her husband.
she said, was a railroader. and eloped
nine months ago with another woman.
The case was referred to the director.
superintendent Beemer, of the Hill
side home. presented his report for the
month of September. showing that 4j9
were in the home August 81 1901 Four
insane ana ten sane people We're ad-
mitted during September, making
total of 413 Two insane patients were
discharged and eight sane and two died
reducing the number of inmates there
September 3O to 46l. They are classi-
fled as follows: Insane males. 129: fe-
males, 1872; sane males. 1873: sane fe-
males 81. Treasurer Ambrose Herz's
report for the month was received.
1t was decided that the board should
be represented at Altoona October II.
at the state convention of Board of
Associated Charities by all members
who cared to be present
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-05
CONSTABLE GARDNER
IS UNDER ARREST
BLACKMAIL IS THE CHARGE.
Matthew Pfaff Says the Constable
Called Ten Dollars from Him
and Promised Protection.

James Gardner, of 91J Birch street
constable OF the Nineteenth ward, was
arrested last night on a charge of en-
tortion preferred by Lieutenant of Po-
lice Zans, and after admitting mis-
guilt, was held under $500 bail by
Magistrate Christian Storr.
Mathew Pfaff, who, it is alleged, has
been selling liquor without license
for some time at M12 Elm street. told
Lieutenant Zang few days ago that
Gardner asked him for $40 about two
weeks ago, saying that he'd promise
him protection if he got the money.
Pfaff also claimed that Gardner said
he'd share the money with Lieutenant
Zang and that the latter wouldn t
bother him. 4
The lieutenant had a warrant sworn
out for Gardner's arrest and it was
served on him last night by PATROL
men George Jones and William
Gschiedle. He was taken before Mag
istrate Storr and given a hearing.
Ptaff testified that he gave Gardner
SO after he had promised him pro-
lection and his wife. who was a wit
ness of the transaction, corrOborat ted
his testimony.
Gardner finally acknowledged hav-
ing received the money. but denied
that he told Pfaff that he'd give any
of it to Lieutenant Zang. The magis-
trate held him under $500 bail for his
appearance at court. His brother,
Fred Gardner. qualified as his bons-
man.
Gardner was appointed constable by
court some months ago, when Consta-
bic Chase resigned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-05

rives and is consulted. 1t was at first
planned TO have the meeting tonight.
but 1t Is believed now that 1t will not
be held until Monday night.
The company succeeded In running
about ten cars yesterday. Two of these
were mail cars and the others were
used to carry passengers. Not very
many people rode, however. but despite
this fact the cars were run up to 9
o'clock. They were manned by the off,
cials of the company and by the six
non-union men who started at work on
Thursday.
Lines Operated.
The lines operated were South Main
avenue, Green Ridge Suburban, Dun
more Suburban, Petersburg and Laurel
Hill. No attempt has been made as
yet TO run cars TO North or South
Scranton or OH the Green Ridge Peo-
pies line. The tracks on these lines
are pretty thoroughly bl6ckaded and 1t
Will require a great deal Of work to get
them cleared.
General Manager Silliman, when seen
last night in his Office by Tribune
man, said that the company would
have q great many cars running today
I'VE succeeded in running ten cars
today said he, land hone to have a
great many more running tomorrow
These men who are coming PIN tonight
Will be put at work in the morning
We expect to be able to start more cars
each day, until we have our system
running on regular time. 1 believe that
we will have n fairly respectable SER
vice in operation by Monday
Received Applications.
In response to an inquiry as to
whether the company had received ap-
plications from any of the strikers,
who are desirous of returning to work
he replied:
We have received several such ap-
plications, both in person and in writ
ing. OF course, the strikers committee
will deny this. The members of the
committee know nothing about it what
ever.
IF man sends us an application,
he isn't going to go around telling
about 1t. These strikers from whom
we have received applications will not
be put on the cars until it is absolutely
safe for them to make their runs with
out danger"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-05
POLICE AND ALDERMEN.

Frank Jordan, a pcddler, was held under $500
bail by Magistrate Millar in police court yes
tcrday morning, on the chl,gc Of stealing . case
OF shoes, July Is. from an Ontario and West
crn car. station Agent ". 5. Williams appeared
against Jordan.
The case OF John liouddck. ncwsboy. who
was arrested at the instance OF Manager j. \.
Curtis, OF the LackawanMa News company. on
,ho charge Of cmbozzlement, was dismissed by
Alderman Howe yesterday ,non the defendant
AGREEING TO settle.
Philip Waltispmraer. butcher. Of 6ln Linden
street, was arrested yesterday at the instance o'
tile city, for maintaining nuisance in his bacl
yard IN the shape of a chicken coop. Tie
neighbors complained to police headquarters That
the serch arising from the coop was unendur
able, and that the growing Of the roo,ters
during the night was not conducive to sound
sleeping. A hearing will be held Monday mex:
at 10 o'clock. before Alderman Millar.
10 In Petriius. OF keyscr avenue, was hel1
under 5000 bail by Alderman Ruddy Yesterday
on the charges OF assault and battery preferred
by Joseph Smith. Pctritus was arrested by Con
stable John Hawks. who had been chasing him
for several days Smith accused Petritus Of bor
rowing an o,crcoat from him and refusing ia
return il. lie also alleges that Petrius as
sautcd him when he went to recover it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-05
FOR THE FLORENCE MISSION.
Donations Are Acknowledged by the
Management.

The following donations are acknowl-
edged b. the Florence mission:
Mrs. w. II. Taylor, Youths Com
panions; Mrs. Bunker, > cans baking
powder, cans corn: Mrs. w. Fl.
Pierce, fish, two dinners; Marberger,
meat, one dinner: Mrs. Hannah, pears ;
ice cream: Mrs. w. II. Gearhart. meat,
one dinner: Mrs. G. w. Kirkpatrick,
meat, one dinner: Mrs. Hanna, pears;
Mr.. Chappell, . pounds coffee, Mr..
CaSterline, meat, one dinner: Mrs.
Sherman, bag whole wheat flour: Miss
A. X. Sanderson, apples, green corn,
tomatoes. one dollars worth sugar:
Mrs. w. w. Lathrop. 20 yards muslin;
Mrs. w. S. Diehl, meat, one dinner: w.
NJ. Swallow. green corn; Mrs. c. l..
Powell, meat one dinner: Mrs. Fritz,
apples; CourSen, green beans; w. II.
Pierce, peaches, egg plants, green
beans. radishes, lettuce: Mrs. II. G.
Sanderson, meat, one dinner; Mrs. f..
c. Hand. meat, jelly, corn starch;
Foote & Fuller, bread: Mrs. Lindner,
bread and cake weekly; Mrs. Xiedler,
bread weekly: Arnbrust. meat, one
dinner; Mrs. Harry Barker, meat. one
dinner: guild st. Luke's church. liter
ature; +. l.. Carr, meat, one dinner: j..
u. Williams d Bro, > gallons ice
cream; Consumers Ice company, ice
for the month daily: Lackawanna
Dairy company, . quarts milk daily;
Abingdon Dairy company, ! quart milk
daily: Mrs. II. Oberts and friends in
Pockvilc, cash SO: Mrs. Bunker spices,
flavors, kindling wood, etc: medical and
special service. Drs. Clark and Dean;
Republican and Tribune, daily; Truth,
ccasionally.
The management of the home CRATE
fully acknowledge the above.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-05
FROM TREE TO PIANO.
Remarkable Transformation as
Wrought at Keller G. Van Dykes
Piano Factory,

| From a walnut tree IN a grove at
| NanticOke to a musical symphony in
| Pine Brook is far cry, but a Tribune
| man yesterday saw the idea in pro-
| cess of naturalization al the Keller &
Van Dyke piano factory, at 1O43-1051
CapouSe avenue. 1t was only two or
three years ago that the board of trade
told of a piano manufacturer who
would probably locate in Scranton
| The manufacturer was the maker Of
the famous Keller Brothers piano.
and in due time the factory was trans
ferred to Scranton. because of it's cheap
fuel, dry atmosphere and remarka BILE
shipping facilities.
Joseph Keller. of the old firm of Kel-
ler Bros, and w. W. Van Dyke. of this
city, then became the firm of Keller &
Van Dyke. and their business ever
since has been of constant and profit
| able growth. The newspaper man was
shown through the entire establish
nent and shown the most minute de-
tails in the making of the piano, from
the rough lumber to the beautiful fin
ished instrument in the firms ware
rooms. and through ii all he was most
impressed with the thorough work.
manship and absolute honor that this
firm puts in piano,
Then. with the VIC. ''rful even scale
for which this piano noted and of
which Mr.. Keller is the inventor and
the beautiful full. resonant singing
tones. The Tribune man was led to en-
claim: NH. Keller. | believe your
piano must be the finest in the United
states" and had he said yes, we
would unhesitatingly have accepted his
word for it. but he replied: mo, it
would be untrue for us to say that, but
we positively know that it is as per-
feet as the best"
Mr.. Keller Is the Superintendent of
the plant. and his work extends from
the buying of the lumber i'm the forest
to the playing of the symphony on the
finished product.
The factory now employs one hun
dred frst-class mechanics; it turns out
and ships daily six pianos. Its retail
trade in Scranton and vicinity will this
year be 800 pianos An instance of
how the piano sells was shown at the
Honesdalc fair. where tive Keller
Brothers pianos We're on exhibition in
competition with some of the leading
makes of the country. The five Keller
Brothers pianos We're sold right on
the fair grounds, without any effort
whatever,
There are two classes of people i'm
Scranton, the class who believe that
nothing is good unless it comes from
New York, and the patriotic class, who
say Scranton product is good enough
for me-" To the latter class IA visit to
the Scranton piano factory would cer-
tainly be IA delight and to the other
class an eye-opener. We believe our
people would be surprised if they
really knew what a splendid thing the
city has acquired in this factory,
This firms success and its business
growth Is due solely 10 the merits of
the piano. They have already added
an extension to the big four-story
brick factory building and are con-
templating another addition. W