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CHAPTER XIII.
A NEW COMPACT.


What followed, by invention and design
Of the pious eccIesiastic Mr.. Purden, was
q villainy even greater than that at first
designed more daring, more cruel
The bride. accompanied by the minister
officiating in the late ceremony walked
back TO her lodging. She was still eXult-
ant in the first glow and triumph of her
revenge. He, on the other hand. walked
downcast. stealthily glancing at his com
panfon his big head moving sideways like
the head Of a bear, his sallow checks pal
er than was customary. The bridegroom,
for his part, flung himself into his chair
and was carried TO the lady's lodging a
strange wedding DFOceSSlOnt
She threw of her cloak and her domi-
no and stood before her newly made lord
her eyes bright. her face flushed, her lips
quiVerilg. She was filled with revenge
half satiated. but revenge can mover ne
wholly satisfied, and with "a p.--l D. of
victory.
Il have won" she said. You tried TO
deceive me again, LudoVic. but ! have
won. You have been caught in your own
tolls
lie took the nearest chair, sitting down
in silence, but his face was dark. As she
looked upon him some of the triumph
died out Of her eyes; her check lost its
glow; she began to be frightened. What
would he saw or do next As for his
reverence, he stood within the door, as II
ready for instant flight Indeed there was
cause for uncertainty because the man
was desperate, and his sword was at his
SIDE.
silence" he said. cor / may kill you!'
Then there was silence. The other two
did not speak The lady threw herself
upon ne sofa. twisting her fingers nery-
susiy.
You have married me. you say. You
shall be a happy wife. You cannot i'm
agine how happy you will be"
ia a contest of tongues the woman has
the best Of il.
so long as you. my lord. enjoy the
same happiness. or even greater, i shall
not repine. You intended my happiness
ia another way"
You have destroyed my last chance. 1t
Is good beginning"
And ending, my lord. The fond mis-
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A SNAKE FOR A BEDFELLoW.
His Presence BADLY Scared N Central
American Railway Contractor.
lFrom the Birmingham Age-Herald.l

ttrOm the birmingham Age-Heral1.)
Down in Central America" :" remarked
a gentleman yesterday, who as q railroad
contractor. has been in most OF the Amer
lean countries. they are troubled greatly
with vermin Of all kinds, particularly rats
and mice To get rid of these latter pests
the natives. instead of Keeping tame
house cat like we do here, have a custom
of keeping tanned snakes which are harm
less, but which are as rough on rats as
the average tabby cat.
"A friend of mine who was building
railroad in Nicaragua had his camp about
ninety miles from the coast His chief
engineer died from fever and he sent
to Cincinnati To get a young man as his
successor who, while quite competent in
a professional way, had never been to
Central America before. My friend had in
his camp a large tame snake who was az
fectionately spoken of by the men as Old
Tom. In his youth he had been good
rat catcher but was then most too old
to catch or bite anything, and was kept
chiefly as a pet. Usually strangers com
ing to camp were introduced to Old Tom,
but the day the young engineer arrived
my friend. the contractor. in some way
forgot to tell him about the snake. He
was given a cabin TO sleep in and retired
carly. feeling somewhat tired from long
horseback ride
About u O'Clock the whole camp was
gy-9kened bv a succe ssion of the most
frightful Yells coming from this cabin.
Nv friend jumped out OF bed and rushing
over found Old Tom quietly lying IN the
engineers bed wondering what all the
racket was about, while the young en-
gineer. frightened out Of his wits, was
dancing about the room yelling at the
top of his voice. Old Tom had got cold
during the night and had crawied into
the engineers bed to get warm. lie was
pretty big fellow and enough 10 frighten
1nybody who did not know him. Ny
friend tried to explain to the young man
4, hat il was only Old Tom and that he was
quite harmless. Old Tom, the devil. ex
Gained the engineer. No. not the devil,
xplained my friend. as he picked Old
com up by the tail and flung him out the
window he is quite harmless and hasn't
bit of devilmCut in him. 1t was no use.
however, to explain. The young mans
:erve8 were shattered and he LETT for
7nn1e' the next morning in spite of all my
rricnd could do or say.
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assume the rights and powers of a hus-
band. So that the news of his evil repu-
tatiou came after all. roo late to be of
any use. And as for explanations, who
would have the right to ask any explana-
tions of a married man on behalf of his
wife?
The counsel learned in the law gave his
written opinion that. considering that the
marriage ceremony WIS fixed for a. m,
the bridegroom had no knowledge of the
brides intention not to present herself;
that he left his lodgings few minutes
before 6; that a few minutes after 6
one Pentecrosse, Well known to the
lady, witnessed theS marriage cere-
mony and believed the bride to be the lady
in question, dressed as she was accustom-
ed to dress, although he did not see her
face; that the parish clerk also recognized
the lady; that the clergyman was ready
to swear that the bride was the lady, and
that the registers showed her signature.
there could be no chance whatever of sue
cess in disputing or denying the marriage.
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Youthful Precocity.

(From the Chicago Post)
Papa" remarked the boy thoughtfully, ''the
plate the minister holds when the collection IS
taken up is a gold plate. isn't it,
The deacon abseut-inindadly nodded his head
And the plate they give YOU TO pass is Moth
ing but wood:'
Again the deacon nodded
Il guess they must know YOU don't they, ="
lsl,cd the bow.
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Crushed.
rrom the London spare Noments)

From the London Spare Moments)
The other day an cid woman bounced into a
ity Office with notiheation tat had been
3znt to her to the effect that quarters rates
a n some property of hers were due.
She asserted she had paid them clerk got
ent the books to prove that she had not and
suggested that She had made a mistaSe- she
sill declared however. that she had paid
Don't YOU ever make mistakesI' she enqulred
The clerk assured her that he did not and
iokiugly added:
The only mistake | ever RlaI. was when
I got married"
She looked at him moment and then said
''No; your wife made that mistakC!
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slightly Partingtonian.
(From the Richmond Dispatch) }

(FrOm the RIchmOnd DIspltCh-J
Mrs NewConfer-If I'd known that your taxes
we're SO high in this town. IN sure | never should
have thought OF locating here I've just got my
bills and they are simply enormous
Mrs Closeleigh-Perhaps there has been some
clerical mistake. Ii ] you / would 20 and
see about it..
Mrs Neweomer-That's Just what I'm about to
do; I'm on my way to the taxideFmist now.
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As It Is Liked.

Trom the Chicago Pest-)
81 see the University Of Chicago is to produce
AS You Like It
II hope So"
''You hope SOL What do you mean by that2'
''Why. l hope it will be ! like it. but from
a costume point of view I fear it is to be
the faculty likes it
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only Half n Success.

(From the Detroit Free Press.)
''YOur club meeting was a .elst of reason
Yes altogether; that committee didn't give
a bite Of anything to eat
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A Business Proposition.

(From the Chicago Tribune)
The Ragged Urchin-Do you like to see little
1oys have fits ma am2'
The Matrou-Mercy. mol
The Ragged Urclin-WeIl. if you'll give me
siece O. pie / won't have none II YOU don't I'll
throw the worst tit you ever saw IN your lie.
rirht here ma. an.
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He Took the Hint.
(From London Answers.)

He was gone a long. long time, and when he
came back he found her still ready. Il have come
back after many years. he said to her in greet
ing. She had learned something in the years
since she had seen him last. well, for good
ness sake. Henry" she exclaimed feTvontly, why
don't you take them2 I'm thirty-hve now. How
many more years do you want2" Then great
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Within His Limitations.
(From the Chicago Tribune.)

pFohi the Chicdso AIlouhe'J
''Papa, did you notice what a funny bow that
made when he passed U.s. He threw his head
up instead OF down"
'.Yes. dear. What else could he do, with
collar that came up to his chin2 His bow had TO
follow along the line of least resistance"
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Remembered to Forget.

(From the Baltimore American.)
Askit-And did your uncle remember you in
his will2
/. Teliit-WeIl he remembered all right, but
that was why he didn't mention me in the will.
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Another One ON Deck.
CFrnm the phi1adeInhia TimesA

IfrOm tne IIlIdueIplla IInlcs-J
''How do YOU like eook?
"AH right so far. But here she comes" P"
''Why, that's not the cook you had yesterday"
''No; but you spoke of the one
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Goes without Saying.
CFrom Tit-Bits-l

Teacher-Now. Tommy, suppose you had two
apples, and you gave another boy his choice OF
them you would tell him to take the bigger one,
wouldn't you?
Tommy-No. mum.
Teacher Why?
Tommy Cos 'twouldn't be necessary.
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Punishment of Merit.

(From the Chicago Tribune.)
''You have been so careful Of your clothes
Tommy" said his mother. approvingiy, that
they have lasted long time and you have
grown full inch since you began to wear that
suit. The coat and trousers Dickey has out
grown will Just fit you now, dear, and you shall
have them"
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A Friendly Sentiment.

(From the Yonkers Statesmsn.)
''What nice things you said about that man in
his obituary noticei Don't suppose you'd say
such nice things of meg' said the citizen.
ooh, yes, | would; with pleasure"
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Pet Child of Fortune.

(From the Chicago Tribune-)
Teacher-As have been telling you. there are
two general classes OF workers. Tommy does
your father make his living by using his brains
or by using his muscles?
Tommy-Neither one, ma am. He's policeman
at the big railroad deepo
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a Dahl SwHiIr.

(From the Boston Transcript)
Hanson-I wonder what Miss Sprey meant when
she told my Cousin Kate that | was regular
messenger hoy in love making.
Barton-You seem to be as slow in cOmprehen-
sion as you are in making love.
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Relative yaIue.
(From the indianapolis Pros

(From the indianapolis Press-)
''Your name'' said the obscure piutocrat SIS
not near worth mine the bottom of check
No said the distinguished yet impecuniOus
statesman 'but it give yours earJis and spades
at the bottom Of patent-redieine testimonial
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A Marked Down Sale.
From the RrookIxn EarIe.l J

Gowanus-T had s2 in my pocket last night.
but this morning there is only a penny or
two. Did you need some money for spring
shirt waist and take it. ArabeIls?
Mrs. Gowanus (astonshed)-Yes, but | only
took Slgei
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CURRENT HUMOR.
Ca. Always Find Words.

(FrOm Puck)
He-This author sha5ud be ashamed OF himself.
\ married man. tool
His Wiie-Nhat does he say?
He-iIe says that mans wife "gazed at him
in speeches. astouishment." Why such thing
IS unknown in matrimony.
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4 Direct Insult.
CFrom Meon.hInel

tFTOm WulrsnInt-I
''Why did sou leave your last placeg'
master was too sarcastic"
How was thatY''
We'll | told him | seen a snail on the garden
path an he says to me: You must have met
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A Lifelong Treasure.
(From the Chieago Reeord

(From the Chicago Reeord-Herald)
''Clara that is a hideous vase
''Yes, it Is; it was one of our bridal presents
but we never have any luck at getting ugly
things broken when we move"
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Their Inst songs.

from the Chicago News)
Sue-YOu remember we had a few friends who
thought they could sing. Well we have dis
eouraged them at last.
Belle-How in the world did you manage it2
Sue-Just bought a phonograph and had them
sing in it. Then let them hear their own
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4 Thankful spirit.

(From Harlem Life.)
Teacher-Johnny, you tell anything you
have to be thankful for in the past yedrg
Johnny without hesitatiO1)-YessUr.
Teacher-Well, Johnny. what is itl
Johnny-Why. when you broke your arm you
couldn't lick Us for two months.
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Practical Commission.

(From the Polichinelle.)
The Artist-What do ycu say to putting OUT
money together tonight and getting a hne dim r.
The Poet-Good idea
The Artist-iEow much have you?
The Poet Nothing How much have youl
The Artist-Not a sou!
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An Endless Chain.
from Puck

Mrs. Skantb0ard (proudlyl-Nothing goes to
waste in this hOuSel | make hash out Of every
thing that's left over
Mrs. Slimtable tmusingly)-But what do you do
with the hash that's left over?
Mrs. Skantboard-Rehash it!
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Serious Trouble.
CFrom the King.)

IFTOnf the hlng-J
Brown-Hullol What's the matter?
Green-Im in awful fix. proposed to Miss
Grey by letter and have Just got her answer
BrOwu-And she's refused YOU?
Green-I don't know. can't read the letter.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-14
BAREFACED ROBBERY
BY ALLIES IN CHINA
Chinese Private Property
Ruthlessly Appropriated.
LEGAL OWNERS BARRED

Native Merchants NIemorialize the
Gar and President Loubet In Re.
gard to the Outrag ages-ForeigueFs
Worse Than Boxers.
New YORK, Feb IA dispatch to
The Herald from Tien- Tsin says:
The French and Russian consuls
raised their respective flags over the
salt heaps belonging to the merchants
of the salt guild month after the occu-
patton of the city and have since re-
fused TO allow the owners to approach
the property. They have, however, re-
fused to sell it back at three quarters of
its market value, which amounts to
millions
At meeting today the merchants
came to the conclusion that such bare
faced robbery of private property was
not committed with the approval of
Paris and st. Petersburg, and drew up
a memorial cable dispatch to the czar
and President Loubet, setting forth
their grievance.
The Importance of the decision by the
home governments and it's bearing on
the political conditions cannot be eXag-
gerated. All the commercial classes IN
China are waiting to learn whether the
Boxers or the allies are more dangerous
to their interests, and will act accord
ingly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-14

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 In the senate
today, in reporting favorably batch Oi
private pension bills, Mr.. GallingeR.
chairman of the committee on pensions,
gave notice to senator's that it would be
useless for them to intr%luce any more
pension bills at this session, as the com,
mittee on pensions could handle ne
more.
Mr.. Money of Mississippi reported.
from the foreign relations committee,
bill to prevent the sale of firearms,
opium and intoxicating liquors in GER
tain islands of the Pacific, and asked
forits immediate consideration.
Mr.. Morgan of Alabama remarked
that he dissented, and therefore object.
ed to consideration of the bill.
At ll:40 the senate went into execu.
tive session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-14
BAD INDIANS IN MEXICO
A Number of Ranchers Killed by Hos
tile Yaquis.

Tucson, A. T., Feb. 13.-Ignacio
Gaxialo, prominent rancher, has been
ambushed and killed by Yaqui Indians
at Siris, near Hermosillo. General
Torres made an effort to secure a large
number of Yaqui Indians to take them
to the interior of the republic, the gov.
ernment hoping to stop the Yaqul war.
fare by this plan. He brought the In.
dians to Hermosillo after the soldiers
had killed Verde, an old chief Of the
Yaquis at Hermosillo.
The Indians broke away from 500
federal troops under General Torres,
who guarded them. At Siris they raw
aged ranches, stole horses and provis-
ions and fed to the Yaqui river Sew.
eral prominent ranchers were killed.
Soldiers pursued the Indians but caught
only a few.
People are excited at Hermosillo, and
advices received by Tucson merchants
warn Americans against going into the
mountains. A large number Of hitherto
peaceful Yaquis have joined the war
riOrS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-14
RECEIVED WITH LAUGHTER
Resolution Inviting Nation to Illinois
Legislature.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Feb ia reso-
luton inviting Mrs. Carrie Nation, the
Kansas saloon smasher, to address the
house of representatives was introduced
today by Representative Witt, as fol-
lows
"Whereas we have just learned that
Mrs. Carrie Nation has arrived in our
state; therefore, be it
"Resolved, That the forty second gem
eral assembly do and hereby extend to
her an invitation to address this house
Thursday, Feb. H. at o'clock p. M
The reading of the resolution was re-
ceived with laughter.
"Let it be referred to the commietee
on licenses, - suggested Mr.. Mitchell.
Speaker Sherman looked over the res
olution few minutes, and then said:
Referred to the committee on military
affairs"
Senator Mckenzie moved that the
resolution be made special order for
Feb ~, and the motion prevailed by a
viva YOce vote.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-14
A Council of War.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 13.-In comph-
ance with the orders issued by Governor
Nash, Moulton Houck of the Cincin-
natl, Hamilton and Dayton railroad,
quartermaster general on Governor
Nash's staff; General M. V. McMakin,
commanding the first brigade. Ohio Ma
tional Guard, and Colonel George B.
Donavin, an aid on the governors per-
sonal staff, arrived here on early trains
and went at once to the governor s
offie, where they are now closeted with
the governor The conference is un-
doubtedly in connection with move
ments of troops to prevent the prize
fight at Cincinnati in case such action
becomes necessary.
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Her Mission Was Peaceful.

CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-Mrs Nation visit
ed about dozen saloons last night, in
all of which she asked the proprietors to
attend her mass meeting of saloonkeep-
ers today.
She was then driven to the Cook
County Democracy ball at the Second
regiment armory. She looked at the
dancers for a few minutes and left
without making any remarks.
Mayor Harrison, who had led the
grand march earlier in the evening, had
just left for home few minutes before
the arrival Of Mrs. Nation. Mrs. Ma.
ton got back to her hotel at 2 a. M. and
went to bed.
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VISITED AND INVITED
But DIDN'T SMASH
Mrs. Nation On Her Good
Behavior In Chicago.
LOOKED AT THE DANCERS


Her Mass Meeting, But Left With
out Raising Amy Winfield
Fanatics smash a Saloon.
CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-Saloons in Chi
cago, and in the Tenderloin district in
particular, will not be visited further
by Mrs. Carrie Nation of Kansas.
Physical exhaustion and an almost COM
plete loss of her voice, caused by her
outdoor speaking the past few days and
her tour of the levee last night, con-
fined Mrs. Nation to her rooms today
until the hour set for her appearance at
Willard's hall, shortly before noon. and
compelled her TO give mp her plans for
further personal visits to the saloons.
''But l am going to talk to the saloon
keepers and bartenders tonight at Will
lard's hall, said Mrs. Nation. "They
promised me last night they would come
to hear me, and do hope they will not
disappoint Ise. y
End of the Lecture Tour.
Tonight's meeting at Wizards hall
will end Mrs. Nations brief lecturing
tour She will start for Topeka tonight,
where tomorrow she is to stand trial for
saloon wrecking. In order to reach To
peka in time for the trial she will not
stop at Kansas City, where she intended
to lecture.
"And l am sorry for that said She
Il believe 1 could do a great deal of
good in that city. 1t needs stirring
up"
Mrs. Nations program for the day,
besides the early afternoon meeting at
Wizards hall, includes a call on
Mayor Harrison Immediately after the
meeting, and also brief heart toll heart
talk with Chief of Police Ripley. These
visits over, it is Mrs. Nation S intention
to return to her rooms at the Windsor
and rest until evening.
'BeniShted Saloonkeepers."
81 want all my strength for that
meeting,' said Mrs Nation. "Those
poor, benighted saloonkeepers should
be talked to, and it is my duty TO plead
with them"
Hundreds of letters, some threaten
ing, many commendatory and not
few enclosing small amounts of money,
are being received by Mrs Nation.
Among them was one from Battle Axe
Paddy" Gleason, former mayor Of Long
Island City, in which the latter, after
congratulating Mrs. Nation on her
work, invited her to come to New York
and placed his battle axe at her disposal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-14

PLYMOUTH, Ind, Feb. "a collision
between a double header fast freight
and light engine ON the Pennsylvania
line occurred here early today, resulting
in the death of Fireman Glenn, the
probable fatal injury of Engineer
Thompson and the serious injury of
Brakeman Smitely., All three engines
demolished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-14
RnIsinS .'N Mi Resnmes. :.

MoNTGoMEKg Ala, Feb. I3 = The
Gate City rolling mills of the Republic
Iron and Steel company has resumed
operations after idlesness of a week.
The entire mill is now at work and from
all indications there Is good demand Tor
finished irori.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-14

TAMPA, Fla, Feb. Between 300
and 400 employees of the Sanchez &
Haya cigar factory went on strike.
They demand payment of $40 each for
time they claim was lost in waiting for
material The house refused this, and
the strike followed. Other demands are
being made on the managers now. All
those on strike are members of Resls-
tencia union and have the backing OF
that organization. The labor situation
is very unsettled and but little more is
needed to reproduce the late troubles
here.
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Forty Russians Killed.

LONDON, Feb. IA special dispatch
from Shan Hau- Kuan, dated Feb. II,
says the Russians lost 40 men killed in
an engagement at Kao-Chiao and that
they refused the assistance of the allies
1t is hoped that the arrival of Sir
Walter Hitler. adviser TO the British
military authorities in China, at Pek-
ing, will expedite the negotiations with
the Chinese court.