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You are very kind" she says; "and
| am more than pleased To see you.
Two years have passed since we last
met, am | much alteredI'
She looks straight at him inquiringly,
and the look sends a hot thrill through
his whole being.
You are more beautiful" he says,
slowly
This seriously spoken speech causes
a little ripple of light laughter TO break
from Ruth. as she slowly fans herself.
You have grown complimentary dur
ing your two years absence on foreign
service" she says lightly, but her eyes
drop as they meet his.
rs it actually so long since | spent
that long. delightful day at Pens Court?
Do you remember the lake and the
walk in the woods?"
Remember her voice thrills with
some strong. hidden emotion, ''as If
should ever forget the
She checks herself hurriedly.
And now you are married.! he re-
marks, irrelevantly. Il was coward
then"
"A coward? WhyT
She disregards his first remark.
''Why?' he asks fiercely, because
was afraid to speak-because | knew
you feared poverty-that you sought
brilliant alliance"
She stops him with a sudden, imperi-
ono yastura har avas hluzinp with
passionate light
"Silence. You malign me. | never
sought this brilliant alliance tScorn-
fully) What has 1t brought me, but
-" She breaks off abruptly and,
with sudden movement, pulls back
her loose hanging sleeve, revealing an
ugly, livid bruise on the fair white
arm; then, with bitter smile, she lets
the sleeve fall again, and turns toward
the window He starts to his feet, his
handsome face dark with passion.
Ruth" he cries, seizing her hands
in his flercely. ut was all horrible
mistake; my cowardice has brought
you to this. My darling, you love mer
She does not move; a shiyer runs
through her-a shiver Of mortal agony
Ruth, speak! Tell me you love me!'
'You hurt me-" she says, family,
striving to free herself from his firm
grasp. She raises her agonzed eyes
to his. and then she is clasped in his
arms. For one instant she lies passive
then frees herself with wrench.
"Leave me-" she says, unsteadily;
"why do you come, now that 1t is too
late-too late. You must go. Good
| by
She holds her hand in dismissal and
| farewell
His passion completely oyermasters
him as he looks upon her, pale and
sorrow stricken.
II will not go," he cries vehemently;
Ruth, you do not, you cannot meant
| II For your own sake"
He advances quickly, but she repels
| him.
For my own sake and yours, go"
And then he knows that all Is ended.
With one farewell look he leaves her,
and goes out of the room, while she
sinks YEARLY into her chair, a dull,
aching pain tearing at her heartsrings.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18

CHAPTER |.

90 HE sun snone nlSn In the piue
heavens; the soft, fragrant air,
heavy with the scent of roses and
carnations, stirred the creepers on the
low, white house. signing family
through the trees ut the bottom of the
velvety-terraced lawns which sloped
down to the edge of the miniature lake,
shimmerlng in the hot July sunshine
Through the trees walked stiit1y TAIL
broad shouldered specimen of the
stronger sex. with long, military
stride. whistling carelessly as he skirt
cd the lake and disappeared into the
tangled wood path. AS he passed out
of sight woman came slowly up the
green terraces pausing, as she reached
the top, to glance back at the retreat
Ing figure in the distance; then she
turned away, with Il little impatient
gesture, gathering the soft folds OF her
gray dress together as she mounted the
wide, shallow steps and sauntered
slowly along the shadowy shrubbery
path, where the leafy branches met
overhead, forming natural avenue Of
cool, delicious shade, She sat down
wearily on the rustic seat at the far
end of the messy path, resting her head
against the old tree at her back, the
dark, shadowy background throwing
into strong relief the slight gray fig
ure, with the small head proudly erect,
crowned with masses of golden brown
hair curly and soft. forming dark
setting for the pale face, out of which
shone those glorious, darkgr eyes,
with deep violet tinge in them, just
now filed with an oyerpowering weight
of WEAKNESS and agony of disappoint-
ment.
He never cared she said to herself;
"are his eyes so blinded that he cannot
see the truth for himself?'
Her bosom heayed under the soft,
silky folds of her cool, gray dress; her
hands were tightly clasped before her.
Suddenly her whole attitude changed
and relaxed, and she resumed her old
careless posture; a maid came down
the path, with silver salver in her
hand on which reposed a card. The
woman glanced at the name inscribed
thereen-"Lord Bennington"
II will come in," she said, and the
maid returned TO the house.
She sat motionless for an instant,
then rose quickly, as If some sudden de-
termination had seized her A scorn-
full smile curved her red lips as she
walked into the cool, shadowy draw
Ing room, through the open French
window. As she entered a man ad-
vanced quickly to meet her; he seized
both her hands in his, saying passion
ately-
Ruth, l have come for my answer.
What is it to be-"
She turned away her head for an in
slant. and looked out into the sunlit
garden, down to the dark shady wood.
with the lake dancing in the hot sun
shine; then she looked back into the
dark. handsome face of the man before
her.
1T is to be-yes," she said In her
clear cool voice, with no trace of emo
ton: but she shuddered inyoluntarily
as she was clasped in her lovers arms.
That was the first act of the tragedy.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18

ward her, 1ut as her dress sweeps over
the soft carpet he turns and faces her.
a qulyering smile flashes into her
sweet, gray eyes, and she holds out
both hands with little glad cry.
"Ah. Maurice, At last. ut last
Something In his unresponslye atti-
tude strikes cold chill TO her heart;
has he forgotten?
Il could not pass your neighborhood
without looking you up, Lady Berring-
ton, he says, easily. How lovely this
place is! Are you living here alto
getherY'
Ruth feels that her throat and lips
are parched and dry. but she answers
him with an effort
Yes; | could not endure that dreary
townhouse- after"
Yes, yes" he says. hastily; after
your terrible bereavement; yon are for
tunate to have been able to secure the
old place in time; | am paying flying
visit to the Carews, at Marsh Hall; you
know them, of eourse"
Very slightly-then-yo do not stay
long?'
Not long There are many prepara-
tions to be made before April with a
smile) before my wedding-you have
not heard? Juliet Carew will be my
wife in few months time; may |
ask for your congratulations for aud
lang syneT"
The blood rushes with wild flood
to Ruth's heart leaving her sick and
cold everything swims before her tired
eyes-she must speak. She makes an
effort.
Il hope-I sincerely trust-you may
be happy" she says, a little unsteadily;
Il must call on Miss Carew."
You are very kind" he says, with
his happy smile How familiar this
place seems. Our days of Irritation are
at an end, Lady Bennington; ah, one
does foolish things In the heyday OF
youth, but you showed yourself to be a
wise woman"
Ruth smiles. Has he forgotten allf
Yes she says, with bitterness: we
look back with contemptuous pity on
such follies In maturer years.
When he Is gone she stands on the
terrace IN the deepening twilight. the
cool soft air tanning her hot, flushed
cheeks: the fern owl In the distance.
with It's curious whir-r, alone breaks
the stiffness; a bat flaps heavily over
head; belated bee booms past, hurry-
ing homeward Then she goes slowly,
wearlly, into the old familiar room; a
sharp. sudden pain clutches her heart,
she catches blindly at the mantelpiece,
an ashen grayness overspreading the
lovely face. With n little gasping cry
she falls prone to the ground; blood
rushes to her lips and stains the dell
cate lace on her bosom. A chill moan
ing wind sweeps round the house, dying
away in the distance with a wild Sob
bing wall as of a soul In mortal agony
passing through the fiery furnace Of
affiiction.
The doctor says "Failure OF the
hearts action, and hemorrhage.' but
does science always fathom such mys-
teries? Does 1t take into account bro
ken hearts? Perhaps not.-Wayerley.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18
Just Enough.

WAS there much of gathering to
see the ship START" asked Colonel Car
ter. whose servant had been down TO
the wharf.
Yes. sab. dey was mons'ous lot
oh folks" said Ajax, promptly.
And was the crowd tumultuous or
oujet?s asked the Colonel.
Not 'zactly quiet" said Ajax,
doubtfully, but dey wasn't too mul-
tuous. sah. | shouldn't say: no, sah
dey was jes' about multuous 'nougl1
for de 'casion, sah."-Youth's Compan-
ion.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To be had in the Market.
MIR Thomas will conduct nothing but a first
class house, and a cordial welcome Will be ex
tended to all guests
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18
THE MAIN ISSUE.
1t Obscured All Others in the Mind of
the Patriotic German.
a smile.

the 1Srmdn.
Excellent citizen as the German be-
comes in this country. his enthusiasm
never flames higher than when he sees
some son of the fatherland elevated to
an honorable position by the choice Of
American voters. Matthew =. Brenn.
an acute student of politics, gives an
amusing account of an honest German
innkeeper, Mr. Wienheimer. whose in
terest in the general election of 1884
was centered in the nomination of one
Heidelgraff for alderman of his ward
Mr. Kiernan. Il gentleman interested
In politics. called one day upon Mr..
Weinheimer in order to- discover the
trend of the GermanA Anleriean vote.
well, Mr. Weinheimer," said he.
"how's the election going
"Oh, Heidelgraff is Elected sureY re-
sponded Weinheimer.
"Yes, but how is Cleveland running
up here?"
"Ach. Himmel Mr.. Herman what's
the use? Heidelgraff sure is elected
Concluding that national and state
politics were not within the sphere of
Weinheimers interest, Mr.. Kiernan
proceeded to try him on city politics.
"Well, Mr.. Wienheimer," said he. do
you thing our candidate for mayor will
be elected?'
Now we speaks all day, Mr. kier-
man," responded the innkeeper. ITS
no use at ALL Heidelgraff is sure our
next alderman"
Herman was at length willing 10
come down to the district issues, and
asked: How will my friend O'Bren.
who is running up here for the assem-
bly,, make out?'
Mr. Herman" replied Weinheimer,
mo man will beat Heidelgraff. You
may take it for sure he will be elect
ed
Kiernan, now a little nettled, said
slowly and with emphasis Mr.. Vein
heimer, Heidelgraff and OBrien are
running together as candidates of the
same party, one for alderman and the
other for tile state assembly. Both are
friendly to each other in this election
you understand Now you say Heidel-
CRAFTS all right VIII my friend
/ O'Brien be all right, too
well, Mr.. Kernan.' said Weinhei-
! mer, looking panied AT his visitors
want of comprehension. Il tells you rs
though we talks all day. its no use.
| Yust read tomorrow morning early
| the papers yourself, and you Will see
sure Heidelgraff is elected alderman
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18
An Urgent Case.

When the doctors telephone rang
late one night he went to the instru-
ment himself and received an urgent
appeal from two fellow practitioners
TO come down. to the club for a quiet
game.
Emily, dear" he said, turning to his
wife, II am called out again, and 1t
appears to be very serious case, for
there are two doctors already In attend
ance"-New York Times.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18
Cande|aria Hall Saloon

Is veu.known and finely furnished and is the
,,,o"t nonular resort in Candelaria. The bar is
stoot 81 with the choicest and best brands OF
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18

About ali you can do with people who
hate you Is to conclude they have bad
taste.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-04-18

Ii you are smart, you will never be
so polite as when you have cinch.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
500 Reward 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleas
ed TO learn that there is at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able to
cure in all its stages, and that Catarrh
Halls Ca,arrh Cure is The only positive
cure known to tie medical fraternity.
Catarrh being Il constitutional disease, re-
qnires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces OF the system. thereby destroying
the four datlon Of the disease, and giving
the patent strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do.
ing its wcrk. The proprietOrs have so
much faith II its curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it tails % cure. Send for list of
testimonials.
Address T. j Cheney * Co Toledo, O
eD@Sold by Druggists. To-.
Halls Family ri Is are the best.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

Edward Thomson, LII. D., the gen.
eral manager of the Sunday League of
America. will speak on True Ameri-
canism" in the Methodist church at
80 O'Clock on Monday night, October
p. DR.. Thomson is regai ded by the
aDiest critics as the most eloquent
champion of Sunday reform in the
world. This lecture will be on the
grade Of those for which 81 90 admis
sion is charged in the large cities. But
instead OF charging admission or tax
ing collection the audience will be
asked 10 subscribe for literature or
Sunday Reform which he desires tc
have circulated all over the land
Every man who reads and thinks
ought to hear DR.. Thomson. lie i.
Endorsed by press and pulpit, and car
RES the highest testimonials from The
most prominent ministers oil all de
nominations.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

Our attention has been called to
The Evil of Substitution" as practice d
mainly by merchants who do not ad-
vertise. Merchants and manufacture.
ers " no have really first-c'ass goods to
offer The public do not fail to advertise
HI n. Through the advertising a de-
mand is created, and when the custo-
mer steps INTO the store and asks for
an article which that store does not
handle, he is infol med that eve have
something just AS good and about
nine times out OF ten, he is deceived
and cheated. Substitution is disrepu-
table and dishonest 1t is species of
petit larceny unworthy Of any honest
merchant. 1t is violation Of the
comm aTdment, Thou shalt not steal. "
Buyers should insist on being given
what they ask for; insist on having
their own way, and get the good in
stead Of the Just as g0od.n
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
II he Worst Form.

MultltudeS are singing the praises of 10.
dol, The new discovery which is making
so many sick people we'll ard weak people
strong by digesting what they eat, by
cleansing and sweetening the stomach
aud by transforming their food into the
KIND OF pure, rich, red blood that makes
you feel good all over. Mrs. Cransfill, OF
Troy, |. T.. writes: For number of years
| was troubled with Indigestion and dys-
pepsia which grew into the worst form
Finally was induced to use Kodol and
after using -four bottles | am entirely cur.
ed. | heartily recommend Kodol to all
sufferers from indigestion and dyspepsia
Take dose after meals. 1t digests what
you eat. j. Il. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

"A delightful dance WAS ei.ioyed al
the Marion hotel on Friday night OF
last week by the following couples: r
l.. lmer and Mrs. Minnie Harrison
Jack Ferguson and Miss Mary Word
James Gillian and Miss Annie Fus
sell, l., +. Rollwage and Miss Franci,
winthrop, Walter German and Mis-.
Emma Beck, Oliver Rowland and Mis-.
julia Rogers, DR.. Ashford and Miss
Iearl Anderson, r. II. BeLote anC
Miss Kitty Dougherty. James IzarC
and Miss Mary Merwin TO these ga,
young people it vas the most enjoyabl,
event of the week.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
Natural Anxiety.

Mothers regard approaching winter
With uneasiness, children take cold SC
easily. No disease costs more little lives
than Group. Its attack Is so sudden tina,
the sufferer Is often beyond human ale
before the doctor arrives. Such cases yield
readily to One Minute Cough Cure. Ii
autes the mucus, allays inflammation, re-
moves danger Absolutely safe. Act.
immediately. Cures coughs, colds grip
bronchitis. all throat and lung trouble
r. 5. Mcmahon, Hampton. Ga: "a baC
cold rendered me yoieeless Just before al
oratorical contest. | intended to with
draw but took One Minute Cough Cure
1t restored my voice in time 10 win thu
medal j. u. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

"Ihe fastest selling article | have IN
my STORE writes druggist G.. Il. Smith
oil Davis, Ky. lis Dr. Kings New Dis,
eoyery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, because it always cures. In INV
SIX years OF sales it has never failed
nave known 1t to save sufferers from
throat and Lung diseases. who could gel
no heip from doctors or any other RENE.
ay.' Mothers rely on it, best physicians
prescribe 1t, and DIR. j. Fl. Dunayapt
guarantee satisfaction or refund price
Trial bottles free. Reg. sizes. soc and 81
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
The Forrest City Hotel was the scene

OF a quite wedding Tuesday afternoon
which sayOred somewhat of the 70.
mantle. Mr.. i. w. Shaw Of Pales-
tine, accompanied by Squire Wood. a
few friends ard his mother. came over
Tuesday morning and registered at
the hotel. The l1:26 train on lion
Mountain brought Miss Ada Nichols.
Of Missouri, who came alone to meet
the man of Ter choice. The license
was soon procured, and Squire Wood
tied the knot which binds them one TO
the other for veal or for wee The
bridal party partook of dinner, saun
tered around town awhile and left for
Palestine at $3.50, carrying with them
our best wishes.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
HIS Life In Peril.

81 Just seemed to have gone all 10
pieces writes Alfred Bee. OF Welfare,
Texas. "bi.iousness and lame back had
made life burden, couldn't eat or sleep
and felt almost too worn out 10 work
when began to use Electric Btters, but
they worked wonders. Now sleep like
a top can eat anything. have gained in
strength and eGjoy hard work" They
give vigorous health and new life to
weak, sickly, n.down people. Try
them Only soc at j. IL. Dunayant' 5
drug stove.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
Forty Years Torture.

10 he relieved from torturing disease
after 40 years torture might well cause
The gratitude of anyone. That is what
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve did for G..
llaney. Geneva, o. he SAYS: Dewitt S
Witch Hazel Salve cured me of piles after
| had suffered 40 years." Cures cuts
burns, skin diseases. Beware of counter
feits. j. II. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

}. n. Taylor, who lived with his
family at the Bpanchamp place near
Stuart Springs, died Saturday night of
pneumonia, and was buried Sunday in
the Hughes cemetery. There were
absolutely no ceremonies whatever.
He leaves a wife and five children in
destitute circumstances. He was AZ
years of age.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

Mr.. Lon Slaughter OF Mariana, DIR.
w. a Bobbitt of LaGrange. and Mrs.
Thompson and Mrs. Black of Haynes,
were in town Wednesday enroute to
Clarendon, and Elders ]. A. Smith
al d w. II. Paslay, and j. b. Sanders
of this city, went Tuesday. to attend
the ANIMAL meeting OF Mt. Vernon
Baptist Association, W hich convened
yesterday and continues three DAYS.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

A. Walton and daughter, Miss Ger
trude. of Van Bnren. are guests at the
Imperial, and will make Forrest City
their home. They will 90 to house
Keeping little later Mr.. Walton
has the box factory at Madison. We
extend them a cordial welcome.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

Ed Horne was in town several DAYS
the first of the week and left Monday
for Little Rock accompanied by Mrs.
Horne. They will reside there in the
future. Their friends are all sorry to
lose their society here, but wish them
happiness and congeDial surroundings
in their new home.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
Out of Deaths Jaws.

'When death seemed very near from
severe stomach and liver trouble, that |
had suffered with for years." writes p.
Muse, Durham. N C., DR.. Kings New
Life Pills saved my life and gave perfect
health Best pills on earth and only
25c at J. II. Dunavant's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

Mrs. Rush Stoekard, who has been
visiting relatives at Goodwin the past
two months. left for Memphis Sunday.
to meet her husband. Mr.. and Mrs
Stockard will make Memphis their
home IN the future.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
Look Out For Fever

Biliousness and liver disorders at This
season may be prevented by cleansing the
system with DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. These famous little pills do not
grippe They move the bowels gently. but
copiously. and by reason of the tonic pro-
perties, give tone and strength to the
glands. j. Il. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

Mrs. Myra Jane Monroe, mother Of
NJ. l.. Monroe, of this city. died in
Memphis. Friday, aged 50 wears We
extend our sincere sympathy to him
and others bereaved.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

Messrs. Jake Shaul and Herman
Joseph OF Mariana, came overland TO
the city Sunday. the former to parti-
clpate IN the unveiling ceremonies ami
the latter TO see lis best girl.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
Americas Famous Beauties

Look with horror on Skin eruptions,
sores, pimpes. They don't have them
nor will any one. who uses Bueklen's
Arnica Salve. 1t glorities the face. Ecze-
ma or salt Iheum vanish before it. Ii
cures sore lips, chapped hands. ehiblans.
lnfallibie for piles. 25c at J. Ii. Duna.
wants drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteiess Chill
Tonic because the formula IS plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply Iron and Qunine in tasteless
form. No cure, no pay. SOC.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
To Cure a Cold i'm One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fans
to cure. +. w. Groves signature is OIL
each box. 25e.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle of Grove.
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and qunine IN tasteless form. No cure
no pay. Price soc.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
stops the Cough and Works off Cold

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold IN one day. No cure, no pay. Price
% cents.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

For SALE-A desirable residence
iot. 66Xls feet, on Cross street. be
tween the lots of 5. =. Mcdaniel and
II '. Mccormick. Apply to
1917 T.. III Y NCtloput.,-
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

Merceriz7d WaiStings at from Zoe to
&c per yard, of +. TurleY & Co. All
eolors and latest styles.
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17

John W. Naylor and Mrs. Taylor
have both been quite indisposed ills
week. 10
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-17
ADDITIONAL LOCALS,

Buy handsome set of chessmen at
the Newsstand cheap,
Best assortment Of boys pants in the
city to be found at RUSSELL, Graham &
Co. "
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-26
2 h E anm Gal u
0Uiehita ag E
M. Nj. MuRD x, EDITo
a CONVINCING ARGUMENT.

The Lawrence Journal sums up the difference in
the results Of Democratic and Republican policies in
this convincing statement Of facts. The treasury
department will. within the next few days, buy in
government bonds to the amount OF fifteen millions
of dollars. These bonds issued by President
Cleveland to tide the country over the hard times
that followed the passage of the Wilson tariff bill
What terrible arraignment of Democratic doc
trines this is! There is nc need for argument; nc
longdrawn logic is necessary; the simplest mind
can comprehend it. In Republican times under
Republican tariff, paying the bonds issued by
Democrats to pay current expenses under Demo
cratic tariff. No statesman can present the in
a stronger. clearer light; no argument could be
more powerful than this simple statement Of fact.
The man who can not read the lesson taught by it,
and profit thereby, is indeed joined to his idols-