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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
NECHE, N. D., sCORCHED.
Hotel and Livery Barn Went Up in
Smokc-Opera House Singed.

NECHE, N. D., Feb. A.-(special.)-
The Hotel Brunswick. formerly the Ell
Tuesday evening. The livery barn of
the hotel caught and burned also, with a
large quantity of hay. Very little furni-
ture or hay was saved. The new opera
house. dedicated last Christmas, was Sc
verely scorched, but by hard work on
the part of volunteers, the structure was
saved A general con4iagration was mar
rowly averted. The Brunswick was own
ed and managed by William Cox. The
loss is about $1,000 on both hotel and
barn, but is nearly covered by insurance.
1t is very probable that a fire DEPART
ment or some sort of fire protection will
be Installed here in a short time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
FREE FROM SMALLPOX.
WinOna Is Once More Rid of the


WinOna Is Once More Rid of the
Disease.
WINONA, Mimi, Feb. 21.-(Special)-
AT a meeting of the Winona General
Hospital association yesterday the reEo-
luton providing for an examination of
all inmates of the hospital for smallpox
was reScinded
Since the smallpox epidemic broke out
there has been no difficulty experienced
hospital A committee of three examin-
ing physicians have examined every pa
tent that has gone into the hospital
The resembling of that resolution prac-
tically means that the smallpox is at
an end in Winona. All of the physicians
in the city have been notified of the
change and there will be no difficulty
from this time on in getting patients
into the hospital without the necessity of
an examination
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22

His remains were brought here and bia
funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon IN
der the auspices of Hope lodge, A. r.
and A. M, No. A.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
woodmen in Sock and nuskin.

FRAzEE, MINI, Feb. 21.-(Special.)-
The, play entitled "a Woodmcn's Picnic,
or the Forged Certificate" was put on at
the opera house Tuesday evening for the
benefit of the Royal Neighbors, and was
an entire success. The play will be re-
peated by request.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
RED LAKE LANDS.
Eleven Townships on the Reserva-
ton to Be Placed ON Sale.

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Mimi. Feb q.
"A council of the chiefs of the Red Lake
Chippewas has decided to offer eleven
townships at the west end of the reser-
walton to tile government to be sold at
81. 80 an acre the proceeds to be divided
pro rata among members of the tribe.
THE remainder of. the reservation is the
fine fish and game country about Red
Lake The proposal accords with Con-
gresham Eddy's plan for opening the
reservation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
AFTER CHIEF GRAIN INSPECTOR.

Representative Riley Introduces n.
Bill AbOIishing That Office.
Mr.. Riley, Of Jackson, is the author
of bill which seeks to abolish the Of
flee OF chief grain inspector of the state
He favors handing over that work to the
state railroad and warehouse commission
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
Toilet Lu1uries1lofSn Modern Train.

The woman traveller will find all the lit
tie toilet comforts other own boudoir in
palace sleeping cars of the North West
ern Limited. This famous electric lighted
train runs every night via the North
Western Line between Minneapolis ST
Paul and Chicago. Ticket Offices, Alb
Nicollet Ave, Phone 240, Minneapolis; 1882
Robert St., Phone 4S0, st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
CROSSING COLLISION.
Great Northern Train Runs Into ST.
Louis Train at HanIey Fails.

SPECIAL THE Westt-b passenger
train on the Great Northern came in
collision with tho west-bound passenger
train on the ST. Louis line at the cross
ing near Hanley Falls today at o'clock
p. M, badly wrecking the Great North
ern engine and injuring several passen-
gers on the ST. Louis train. The Great
Northern train was backed by a freight
engine to this point and wrecking crew
is at work clearing the track. Traffic
will probably be resumed by tomorrow
morning
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
Madison street halfway Sold.

MADISON, Wis, Feb A-Phillip J..
Spooner, of this city, has bought the
Madison street railway plant, and is now
the sole owner of the system. The pur-
chase price IS not known. but the road is
stocked and bonded for 5000, coo, and Mr..
Spocner values the property at twice that
sum.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22

MY heart was badly affected by an at
tack of grip and 1 suffered intense agony
until L began taking DR.. Miles Heart
Cure. 1t made me a well mans. D.
Holman, Irasburg, VT.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22

Get the laugh on the other fellow by
reaching Omaha earlier over the Mime
apols & st. Louis r. r.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
81 oO0 POgsON

S the worst ciccase en- earth, yet the easiest 10
have pimples, spots the skin, sores in the mouth
ulcers, falling hair bone pains. cstarrh and don't
know It is BLOOD POISON. Call and got
che month. Sold By F. NJ. Parker 364 Wabashz
street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22

Once tried, always used The Mime
apolis & st. Louis road to Omaha.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-22
EVENING SESSION.

This evening Rev. ]. ]. Frodeen, of
Spring Garden, delivered sermon for
Young people on 1.-The Proper Relation
of the Pastor and Congregation to the
Young People," and Rev. ]. Moody, of
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
MINERS DEMANDS.
Increased Pay Asked in Each
District.

Ottumwa, Feb. 27.-The opening
session of the miners and operators
joint convention was held yesterday.
A scale for both the operators and the
miners was submitted.
In sub-district No 1 the price de
manded is 81 per 1000, in sub-district
No. 2, 20 cents per ton; in Mahaska,
Monroe and Keokuk counties coal
under four feet thickness and not I'M
der three and a half feet, ten cents,
and from three and a half to three
feet, 20 cents; in sub-district No. 3
the mining price in Jasper county,
thin vein, is rs cents; in Polk county,
rs cents; in sub-district No. 4, the
mining price in Boonesboro is 81 per
ton. The price for entry driving and
other work is fixed. Also day wages,
house rent and machine mining. The
operators report agreed to pay the
old scale. The first session of the
scale committee was held last even
ing, but no agreement was reached.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
FOR SALE.

E-ROOM house in east part of town
on paved street; has good cellar,
well, cistern end city water.
The Lyman Land ana Loan Co.,
205 East High.
n ARGE lot 90x256, 2-story house s
IL rooms, large barn, well and city
water, located six blocks from square,
convenient to Fifth ward school and
to Penn college.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High,
HOUSE 6 rooms nearly new, good
In neighborhood on East High ave-
nue.. Price 81 200.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High.
EITY residence 6 blocks from square
" near Penn college, 2 from school;
lot 60x120, house Z rooms, bath and
wash room, cellar under all, furnace
heat and gas, cistern and city water.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High.
GITY residence north part of town
~ lot 63xi20, z room house, piped
for gas, good cellar, combination hot
water and hot air heat, good well and
city water.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High.
A desirable lot for building in north
IN part Of town, well located and
convenient to school and college.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
POS East High.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

not be improved, as a motion to non-
concur is not privileged. One of the
friends of the bill said Tuesday that
the only chance for the bill seemed to
depend upon the %senate's recalling the
bill and striking out the amendments.
Agree on HazInE Amendment.
Washington, Feb. 27.-The conferees
of the senate and house have reached
an agreement on the hazing amend
ment TO the military academy appro-
priation bill. Yielding to the demands
of the senate they have eliminated the
provision inserted by the first confer
ence at the instance of the Dick inves-
tigating committee and the house con-
ferees have agreed to accept the
amendment as originally made by the
senate with notifications and one ad-
dition. The modification limits the
time during which offenders may be
kept u of the army or navy to two
years. the senate making it perpetual,
and the marine corps is added 10 the
organizations TO appointment to
which they are rendered ineligible.
The provision as agreed upon is as fol-
lows:
"The superintendent Of the military
academy shall make such rules, TO be APP
proved by the secretary of war. as VIII
effectually prevent the practice of hazing;
and any cadet found guilty of participating
IN or encouraging or co~untenancing such
practice shall be summarily expelled from
the academy and shall not thereafter be
~reappointed to the corps of cadets or be
eligible for appointment as a commissioned
officer in the army. navy or marine corps
until two years after the graduation OF the
class of which he was a member
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
BOERS in FULL RETREAT.
Lord Kitchener Declares De VETS
Attempt to Invade Cape Colony
Complete Failure.

London, Feb. 25.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Kitchener:
"Middleburg. Transvaal, Feb. 24-French
reports from Piet Relief, February %, h a
the result of the columns sweeping the
country east is that the Beers are retreat
ing in scattered and -GisoTganized parties
to the number of some $500 in front Of
him. Amsterdam and Piet Retief have
been occupied, and troops are protecting
the Swat frontier French will push on.
but Is much hampered by the continuous
heavy rains. Summary of total losses in
nicted upon the enemy up to February lG:
Two hundred and ninety-two Beers known
20 have been killed and wounded in action.
IS taken prisoners, lSS surrendered, one
~l5-pounder CUR 462 rifles, 100, 900 ounds Of
small ammunition. 3,5O9 horses, 20 mules,
$3.50 trek oxen, 1890 cattle, 155. 400 sheep
and 1910 wagons and carts captured.
Our casualties: Five officers and Al men
killed, and four officers and los men wound
ed. l regret TO say that Maj. Howard, a
very gallant officer of the Canadian
scouts, was killed February II.
"Plumer reports thai Col. Owen captured
De Vets ~l5-pounder and pompom Febru-
airy %, as well as SO prisoners and a guam
tity of ammunition. We had no casualties;
enemy in full retreat and dispensing, being
vigorously pursued.
DE Vets attempt to invade Cape Col
ony has evidently completely failed"
London, Fec. 25.-The Daily Tele.
graph publishes the following from DE
Aar, dated February "a: MIR. Steyn
addressed the Beers yesterday and told
them they must all shift for them
selves. returning TO Orange River col
ony as best they could. He and Gen.
DeWet took 300 of the best horses with
which to escape"
London, Feb. 25.-A correspondent of
the Daily Mail with Hunker's column,
wiring Saturday, says:
Gen. De Wet was routed yesterday by
Col. Plumer, with whom were Coils. Hen
mixer, Craddock. Jeffreys and Grabbo.
This success was preceded by a series of
desperate attempts on the part of the
Beers to escape from the water belt of the
Orange and the Brak rivers. Gen. De Wet.
after unsuccessfully attempting to cross
the Brak at Kip drift and the Orange at
Reads drift and Marks drift, moved along
the bank of the Orange with one gun and
one pompom and laagered opposite Kameel
drift.
AT dawn Col. Plumer left w~elgevordon,
% miles west of the Boer camp, and moved
northeast. At Zuurgat he attacked the en-
envy, taking 20 prisoners. The pursuit was
continued during the afternoon, the Beers
moving toward Hopetown. Toward even
ing the Leading troop sighted the enemy,
who had laagered beyond range. Col.
owen charged the SPOT where the Boer
artillery was supposed to be and captured
the whole of it. The enemy fled, leaving
their horses ready saddled and their cook
ing pots full. Accord ing to the latest re-
ports only 400 Beers rCcrossed to the north
side Of the river. The Orange is greatly
swollen"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
FOR A OR A

HOUSE of 2 rooms, new barn, coal
III house, good well, c~istern cement
walks, some fruit, lot 60x120, So
blocks from square, convenient TO
schools and to Penn college. Will
sell reasonably or will trade for acre
age property at fair valuation.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High.
HOUSE of 8 rooms, cellar, well and
III cistern, corner lot 60x120 on paved
street, 2 blocks from public square.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High.
HOUSE of 8 rooms, cement cellar,
III city water, furnace heat, lot
60x128, on East High avenue. 50, 900.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High.
UTE have a number of good farms
w from 40 acres to 500 acres each
that we would like TO show you a list
Of If you are interested. Several good
investments among the lot.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High.
CUBURBAN PROPERTY.--If you
- are interested in suburban resi-
dence property, let us show you our
list. 1t embraces some of the choicest
property about Oskaloosa.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co,
205 East High.
Mooney TO LOAN.-Lowest rates,
u1 most favorable options. Farm
loans. City loans
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
205 East High.
EOR SALE.-Building lots. We
have = number of desirable build
ing lots near center of town; also
some beautiful lots In "S~outhside"
and some In the east part Of the city,
and some outside of the city limits.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
106 East High.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
Births, Deaths, Marriages



The following lie a list of the mar
riage licenses issued by the clerk since
our last report:
no. NAME. RESIDENCE. AGE.
esos ! VIM H. Littlejohn, WDMoines "a
' Carrie Smith, WestD. Moines Is
szoz ! Edward T. Lidtka, Malcolm. 26
w. Mary Wehrle, Granville 49,. %
s-oO I Jno. Baxter, Jr., Mucha -. 80
Lottie @. Armstrong, Mucha 25
OWEH.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank L. Owen, Saturday, February
%, 1901, a bouncing 9-pound boy.
Mother and Sol doing nicely.
EBERLINE.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Eberline, at 2:49 O'Clock p. NJ,
Tuesday, February 26, 1901, a fine s.
pound son. Mother and babe doing
well.
CARLSON.-Died, a. his home in
Pekay, OF heart trouble, at 3 O'Clock
p. NJ, Tuesday, February 26. 1901,
ELoF CARLSON, aged SO years, 4
months and 2 days Funeral from
the nome February %. The deceased
leaves a brother, o. A. Carlson.
NOWLAN.-Died, or lung FEVER, at
the parents home in Muchakinock at
6 O'Clock p. M, Monday, February 25,
1901, the 6-mouths-old infant of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Nowlan, colored. Fu-
neral from the home at IL A. NJ, Tues
day, and interment in Muchakinock
cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
Mrs. II. L. Edwards, the parents,
brothers and sisters of the late h. L.
Edwards wish to thank the neighbors
and friends and all the members of
the w. o. W., and Kodash and Ben
Hur orders for their kindness, which
will never be forgotten.
MRS. H. L. EDWARDS.
n Kou3c Pono-otor f0r tho oE1r.-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

Middlesboro, KY, Feb. Pa free
for-all fight in Hancock county, Tenn,
between Thomas Holdman and his sons,
on one side. and John Tye and his boys
on the other, resulted in the death Of
Thomas Holdman and wills Tye, son
OF John Tye. Both were shot through
the heart. Thomas Holdman and John
Tye were neighbors and farmers and
fell out over a question in which their
farms were involved. They got their
sons together and fought a pitched
battle.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
Day of Doom Fixed.

Santa Fe, n. Mex, Feb. 26.-The date
for the execution of Tom Ketchum,
better known as "Black Jack" whose
band of outlaws t~errorized this terri
tory for a long time. has been fixed by
the territorial supreme court for March
%. Although accused of several muir
ders and other felonies, Ketchum was
only tried for the robbery of a train
near Folsom, Y. Mex. the penalty for
which in this territory is death.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
H,mtJtop sertepced

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 26.-Frank
II. Hamilton, convicted of manslaugh-
ter in the first degree, was brought
into court after regular hours, at
$3.50 Monday afternoon. 1t was hoped
In this way to escape curious crowds.
Judge Brooks sentenced the prisoner
to seven years at hard labor in the
state prison at Saltwater.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
Miners strike.

Scranton. Pa, Feb. 26.-The 500 en-
ployes of the Dolph Coal company, at
Winton. this county. struck Monday be-
cause the company had failed TO pay
the ten per cent. increase in wage TO
a number of its miners, as agreed
when the big strike Of last October
waS satt1ad
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
victim of snow.IIde.

Denver. Neb., Feb. ga special to
the News from Breckenridge, Col, says
William Riblet, a miner from Johns
town. Pa. employed in the revenue
tunnel, vas killed by a snowslide in
Geneva Gulch on Saturday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

New York. Feb. 26.-United States
Commissioner Shields Monday directed
that Benjamin D. Green and John F..
Edward II. and William T. Gaynor. in
dicted for conspiracy to defraud the
United States government. should be
removed TO the jurisdiction of the
United States court in Georgia.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
GA ASTORIA.
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature q ! NMNIZM
Dissolution Malice.

The firm of Caldwell & Caldwell,
general merchants at White Oak,
Iowa, is dissolved. All persons ow-
ing said firm will please call and
settle, and all having claims win
present them at once for payment.
CALDWELL & CALDWELL, Prop.
30w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

West Superior. Wis. Feb. 26.-The
jury in the case of Ada Arlington.
charged with the murder of John Res
burg. returned a verdict of not guilty.
The defendant had admitted the kill
ing, but claimed it was Unstable homi-
eide.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
RnrsIn Need. Moner.

London, Feb. 26.-"Russia is in dire
need of money Immediately" says the
St. Petersburg correspondent of the
Daily Mail. "and NJ. De White will be
compelled to negotiate a loan"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

The beauty of your house depends
on the style of the colors used. Ham
mar Paint Company, st. Louis, will
give you an artistic color plan for
your house free of cost.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
CabInet Again RcsIgn..

Sofa. Bulgaria, Feb. 26.-Gen. Petroff
has again rendered the resignation Of
the cabinet, saying he will not. under
ans consideration, remain in office and
meet the sobranje.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in this coun-
w ty TO sell teas, coffees, and gro
ceries 10 farmers. Splendid oppor-
tunity for good man. Department NJ,
John Sexton & Co., Wholesale Gro
GERS, Chicago. 31w2
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

nRILLING.-We are prepared to
IL drill wells or prospect for coal.
Anyone in need of drilling would do
well to inquire of r. L. PARCEL & Co.,
care Gesman Bros PA West High
avenue, Oskaloosa, Iowa. LIFT
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
Judge of the District Court of the 9Th
Judicial District of Iowa. 3Ow6
EINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE.
In matters of tha estata OF

LlNAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE.
Il In matters of the estate of
Morgan G. Thomas, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on or
before the 9Th day of April, 1901,
there will be on file in the office ofthe
clerk of the district court of Mahaska
county, Iowa, the final settlement and
petition for discharge of Evan P.
Thomas, administrators of the estate of
Morgan q. Thomas, deceased, and the
same is set for hearing on the
first day of the next term of the dis
trict court, to be begun and held in
Oskaloosa on the 9th day of April,
1901, at which time objections can be
made to the approving of said settle
ment and granting the prayer of said
petitioner.
Dated this 18th day of February, 1901.
29w4 R. K. DAVIS, Clerk.
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE.
L Notice is hereby given to adj
persons interested, that on the 18th
day of February, Al 1901 the under
signed was appointed by the district
court of Mahaska County, Iowa,
executrix of the estate Of Woo dford
M Bass, deceased late ofsaid county.
All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the under
signed, and those having claims
against the same will present them
legally authenticated to said court
for allowance.
Dated Oskaloosa, Iowa, February
is, 1901.
HENRIETTA @. BASS, Executrix.
3Ow3 r. K. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

/, @. E. Lofland, Cashier of the
above named bank do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
@ E. LoFLAND, Cashier.
this 25th day of February, 1901.
HARRY H. RosEBIooK,
[sEALl Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
H. l.. SPENCER,
". H. KALBAoH, Directors.
F. c.. LoFLAND,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
5000 Middleton
PEACH TREES
Two years old.
Four to six feet.

Well branched, acclimated, will bear
Peaches.
Price Zoe at Nursery and
25c each delivered.
Plant and raise your own peaches.
Reduced price per 800 Trees
AGENTS WANTED.
FL MIDDLETON, Nassau. lows.
Leave orders for Oskaloosa at Sol,
Eigth Aye. East, w. J. Davis, agent.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
WANTS & FOR SALE.

GTEAM ENGINE for sale at a bar
y gain. Eight-borse power, strongly
built of Sewers manufacture. Used
only four months. Enquire at HER
AID office. d110-w25-tf
"ANTED. - Pawnee Broom Co.
w would like to correspond with
a good broom-maker and salesman.
Married man preferred. Steady work.
Address PAwNEE BROOM Co., Rose
Hill, Iowa. 30w3pd
NOR SALE.-Large, thrifty White
n Plymouth Rock c~ockerels. Some
with score cards. Address Mrs. Clara
Cadwallader, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2SW6-pd
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
Wednesdays Markets
Reports Furnished by Wire from
Chicago.

Chicago, Feb 27.-Following is a
summary of the markets for to-day:
Wheat closed 1871. corn, 80; oats,
26; timothy, 81 40.
I'VE STOCK.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28

DR.. Kay's Renovation for the ston-
ach.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
ylewea by rhou.ana..

There was no attempt at disguise on
the part Of any member of the mob.
Within ten minutes Of the time when
the mob reached the bridge with the
victim the people began to assemble in
ever-increasing numbers. When the
body was taken down to be carried to
the fire the bridge west Of the draw
was barricaded and the crowd was
stopped there, but the east bank Of the
river and the bridge on the city side
of the draw was crowded with thou
sands Of men, women and children, gaz-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
NO. 2417
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
OSkalOOSa Nation Bank
NO. 2417

At Oskaloosa, in the state of Iowa, at
the close of business, February s.
1901:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-28
Hanged from a Bridge.

Face downward he was dragged
through the street to the bridge and
across the rough planking of the
driveway to the drawbridge. Many
are of the opinion that the fellow
was dead before the scene of the
hanging was reached. However, the
rope was thrown over one of the up
per beams and the body drawn up.
1t had been swinging in that posi-
ton but a short time when some
suggested burning at the stake as
the nearest approach to a proper ex-
patton of the awful crime.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-11-08

pictures So tantalizing and so beauti-
full that I can not reproduce them. If
she will but consent, I can make her
and myself immortal. When may
ask herr"
II do not understand much about the
etiquette of such matters, but I should
have thought it would be etiquette to
speak first to Lord Caraven."
''To be sure-you are quite right; he
might not like his wife's lovely face to
be shown to the world. But in that
case should blame him; man can
not but be better after having seen such
a face as that
II do not think he will refuse; but
should most certainly speak to him
first"
He told the artist that he believed
Lord Caraven was even then in. the
house, and that II he pleased he would
send for him. The earl came in, won
dering what could have induced Lum-
ley Atherstone to ask for him. The
artist soon explained. Lord Caraven
looked at him IN wonder. .ss
You wish to paint Lady Caraysn's;
/ Portrait" 10 said, blankly. "Dut 1