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CHAPTER III.

The Bayou Woods was a locality
with many contradictory features
When 1T was not picturesque it was
unutterably dismal. When it's mighty
trees were not "A delight its scrubby
underground was vexation to the
spirit. On the bosom ofapools whose
slime was an offense TO the eve were
| spread in summer time fleets of wa
| ter lilies whose beauty was an in
SEPARATION to the fancy. Flower and
fungus were alike characteristic Of
1T in the warmer months, and i'm the
rainy season il seemed TO act "a a
vast sponge and absorb an abnormal
amount of moisture. Rotting timber.
half-fallen oaks, patches of canebraL.
and clusters of holly trees were
among its marked features. Deadly
malaria stalked through it's gloomy
aisles; the bark of the trees ALWAYS
bore evidence OF the highwater mark
of the last overflow. and melancholy
marked it at all times.
The Bayou Woods was also a local
ity with a history: and, moreover,
man. in some odd and unusual guise.
dwelt sporadically therein. A few
primitive houses could be found scat
tered through it. occupying the high
est points above the line of overflow
ground. but that was the only good
known of it. More crimes perhaps
had been committed there than in any
other suburban section.
On the north line of the woods
were several houses occupied by pco-
pie Of the lowest class.
One of these was dance house
and saloon. where tho liquor that
fires as we'll as inebriates could al
ways be found. Death had presided
over many orgies in this highly I'M
Savory den. and even the officers Of
the law never entered the place with
out a shudder. From time immemo-
rial the people who conducted il had
been allied with murderers and
thieves, and the dingy walls, if they
had been tongues as well as ears,
could have told of the violation Of
nearly every law, human or divine
Before this place the chief of police
stopped and he and his companion
alighted. Before Investigating anv
crime committed in the Bayou Woods
1T was always advisable to sec if any
pupil of the Devils Den. a., the place
was called had been concerned i'm il.
The repulsivc exterior of the place
did not do Justice to the fascinating
hideouSneSS of the Interior The
very atmosphere there savorcd of
vice and crime. 4 large stove heated
II almost to suffocation, and il was
evident that if this heat did not pro-
duce insensibIity that state might
very readily be reached by drink
from one of the Satanic black bottles
behind the bar. The individual who
presided over the den might readily
have been mistaken for the devil him
self under conditions that were ia
vorable. The potent Influences of
rum were apparent in his SIM Ster
eyes. the blotches of red upon his
nose and cheeks and the stubble upon
his face. In short. the entire scene
reminded one strongly of the pic
lures disseminated by the prohibi
tionists to give palpablc illustra-
ton Of the effects of the demsp
drink
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NciRbborIy Neglect.

Evrry one knows the dislike os the
country person 10 interfere with his
n"ighh"rS. y good instance hus just
occurred in the Midlands. Farmer
Jarvis. driving to marHct, saw
through the open door of q barn the
body nj q neighbor suspended from a
beam. and drove ON, revolving the
tragedy When he reached the mar
kct town he impaired the news with
deliberate emphasis. Good heavens
exclaimed the other. "and did you
cut him DOWN." "No." said the
farmer more slowly still. "he 'varnt
dead yet."-London Globe.
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the early part of the year 1902 I had
been Il sufferer from kidney troubles
for many years. The pain in my back
became worse and worse until it. ,va.a
daily burden that intcrfcrcd with every
duty. Was much afflicted with hcnd-
aches and dizzy spells and was unable
TO rest we'll nights. In May 1902 after
using Doan', Kidney Pills I made a
statement for publication declaring
that they bad entirely relieved NE of
the PIin in my back. have since then
had years time i'm which To- study tho
effects of the medicine. and while I
have had slight touches of the trouble
since. the use of the pills has al,vavs
driven away all sign. of the disorder
and l have become convinced OF tire
TACT that the first treat nCnt was p~ac-
tically permanent IN its effects. aud
know that "a box of Doan's Kidney pills
kept on hand j. sufficient guarantees
against any suffering from the kidney,
or back. | should advise every sufferer
20 take Doan's Kidney Pills. and know
that they VIII bc surprised and pleased
with The result"
y FREE TRIAL of this great k.dneo
medicine which cured Mrs. Brodcrjcl,
will be matted on application to anv
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CHEAP TO MINNESOTA.
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CHEAP TO CALIFORNIA
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ANSWER
any one else. Whenever | applied to
him' as L did sometimes when ! saw
my wife suffering. | was sent away
WIN curses.
"nen was 'he iast time you saw
nun "iNe
iucsuay morning.
Nn're:
"a. MS nome IN the country
"a1 was TWO DAYS ago. Did you
apply ior money
rs
ma ne relused'
leS'
HOW have you kept your wife from
starving since then, If no one would
ne'P you:
Il have received little help since
then.
From whom?"
On l don care TO go into all
'ha'' sara wright, lmpatIently.
Have you any reason to suppose
'hat your father had personal en-
envy VINO had some cause to wish his
death!
At this question il seemed that an
Inspiration came to Wright but he
checked an apparent inclination to ac-
cept the suggestion aS solution of
the mystery. The chief and the news
paper man looked at him inquiringiy
Your question" said he, has put
an idea into my head, but | do not
think | ought to frame il in words.
for you might say il was preposter-
Gus. After all. il is mere ghost of a
suspicion. but | may he able to give
you clew some time to work upon"
The chief pressed him for an an
swcr. telling him that the suspicion
itself might furnish clcw, but
Wright would not reveal his thoughts.
So, after a diagram of the BAYOU
Woods for the officer and locating
| approximately the body of the muir
| dered man thereon, Wright took his
departure.
The chief and the newspaper man
| looked at each other tentatively for
few moments before either spoke.
II confess am puzzled." repIied
the chief. 1T i. of course. easy to
make UP theories Wright has been
playing in very tough luck for some
time. He has been disownrd bv his
| father; he is out of employment: he
sees his wife dying " starvation. and
he cannot obtain honest work. What
would man do under such circum-
| stances? II might reasonably be con
| icctured that he would not hesitate
TO commit n murder. But i'm his case
| if he really committed the crime. we
| have TO make some very peculiar as
| Sumptions. We must assume that he
! - very accomplished actor. and that
| ne Is 4 villain Of iron nerve. Having
! committed this crime. would he he the
/ first to report il to the police. and
/ would he MT have y ready lie for
/ every question that he refused 10 an
~wcr? But this is no time for spec
ulations. An examination OF the body
may reveal AN entirely different state
/ ~ facts from those which ft any
/ particular theory we may have. and
the sooner wr go TO the Bayou Woods
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TESTED BY TIME.

Mrs. Robert
Frederick who
resides at 1919
Virginia St, in
San Antonio
Texas, tells an
experience that
villintcrcst cy-
cry reader. 1t
shows as well
t n at Doan's
cures are last
ing cures. She
says: Up to
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later that . murder had been com
nitted in the Bayou Woods. the chief
called for his buggy. and. accom-
panied by Warde, was soon driving
I'm the direction of the scene of the
tragedy
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Ana biEuou. EpItaph.

There Is Renaissance OF a very old
epitaph IN the statement of an Indian
newspaper that in northern India a tomb
stone stands TO the memory of good mis-
sonary, with these words lie trans
lated the Scriptures into Pushtoo and was
accidentally shot by his khitmu,ghar Wen
done, thou good and faithful servant. -
London Globe
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We Can't Tell Your Fortune.

but we have pubhcat ions that will enhghten
You about Texas and its great possibilities
Other ..,.katy' publications, The Golden
Square, =. The Coming Country" old
Mexico, etc, will be mailed on applicat ION.
Address. tx ATTY SO Wainwrig ht Bldg,
St. Louis Mo
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The ThouEhtIess MINI

has is very difficult piece" she "a ID.
me tired
man.-Chicago Post
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His SYatem.

Before l ask you to prescribe for me
doctor" said the patient with the sh,ny
black coat. Il should like to know what
system you practice"
Cash" replied the doetor.-Chicsgo
Tribune
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Margaret. think you cheaper yourself
by goIrg so much to the thcaler with Mr.
Jones. No, mother; on the contrary.
I'm making myself yrry dear. Harvard
Lampoon
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Not many men think of themselves WHOM
they are hunting a place Tor blame Chr
csgo Journal
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Sincerity is more than match for sub
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Hardness of heart is not a sign o;
strength of character
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PRACTICAL sTGCrsT1ONs

7
The faithful disciple will testify for
Christ. no matter what his circum-
stances may be
The faithful disciple viii lose no
time in testifying for Christ. wher.
ever ne may go.
Tho faithful disciple will study the
Scriptures that he may testify for
Christ with authority.
The faithful disciple win continue
TO testify for Christ. though many
reject his witness.
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FIRE DOG DRAWS THE LINE.
Escorts Insurance Patrol Only Block
Runs All the Way With His Engine.

HUNS All inc way WIN Ills fnBine.
When Engine rs highly bred coach dog
had to be destroyed a year ago. because
he developed a peculiar malady which
made him whirl around and around for
an hour at time, his vacant place was
filed next day by Niger. small nom
descript dog which seemed to have been
waiting for such an inheritance.
Niger had been living with the insurance
patrol in Murray street and was frequent
visitor at Engine rs house, in Chambers
street. Whenever the patrol passed the
engine house Niger used to barka salute
Apparently he was informed Of the killing
Of the coach dog, for he moved In at once.
He hasn't forgotten his old attachment
for the insurance patrol. On Saturday
when Truck l went out on an alarm from
the Bowery. Niger darted out to the curb
and listened e1pectantly.. Suddenly the
bell Of the patrol was heard as 1t came into
Chambers street from Broadway. Niger
got excited He trembled. He pulled
like tired prizefghter.
As the wagon came to the Emigrant
Savings Bank Niger .darted out and,
froicking in front Of the horses. barked
a right Of way for the patrol down to
Park row. Then he returned to the house
to accompany the patrol clear to the fires,
but he has grown lazy or decided that it
was no use.
His escort now ends at Park row. but he
will accompany "a men to fire, dash up
stairways with them go out on roofs and
venture wherever the most daring fireman
may go. His best picture was shown in
the moving pictures made of the last pa
rade of the firemen, when he ran in front of
Engine T.
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KILLED HIS SWEETHEART.
Wedding Had Been Broken on Because
OF the BrideEroOm's Disgrace.

SALISBURY, Md, June 21.-Elmer Heath,
about 20 years old, last night shot and
killed instantly his sweetheart. Miss Katie
Adkins. Turning the pistol upon him.
self he put then three bullets into his
own head. He dropped the weapon and
ran about 100 yards, when he fell. He
was found within fifteen minutes after
the shooting, put In an ambulance and
carried to the Jail.
Young Heath, who has been living hero
for about two years, had been paying
marked attention to Miss Adkins for some
time, and last week he secured a marriage
license at the courthouse, and was to have
been married this week, the wedding being
set for Wednesday last On Thursday OF
last week however, he was accused OF hav-
ing stolen $50 from his employer, who is .
contractor here, and on being faced with
the charge returned $40 Of the money. As
soon as the young woman heard OF the
affair she broke the engagement, and on
last Sunday night Heath left Salisbury for
Camden, N. j.
The family OF Miss Adkins opposed the
match, and thought the affair was ended
with the departure OF Heath He returned
to Salisbury yesterday. and last evening
asked the girl for an Interview. Against
her mothers wish she met him. and the
shooting followed. The girl was Is years
old.
Heath NAV recover,
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RATTLESNAKES WAKING UP.
Connecticut's Crop Returns Coming In
at O Lively Hate.

WATERBURY,, Conn, June 21.-There were
80 few rattlesnakes last year that the deni-
zens Of Mount Tobe the Plymouth quarry
district, and the flats along the Naugatuck
River at Hinchcliffs Bridge, are now pre-
pairing for an unusual crop. Already
before there has been any hot weather,
several big fellows have been caught and
exhibited.
Jake Renaud, - chopper, killed fine
specimen while at work for DR.. Tabor.
The snake was nearly five feet long and had
twelve rattes. One with eight rattles
crawled over into hole in the land of
Lucius Leach, few days ago and was
shared by Thomas Durham. farm hand,
and sold to Lyman ID. Baldwin, who dis
POSED of the reptile to John Smith Of
Waterbury.
Mrs. Napoleon Robiland said she would
get a divorce IL her husband who bought
the Parker farm, insisted that she should
move the family there. The place has:
rattlesnake reputation. He cidnt in
sist but he was mad as halter, because
and there was nearly 500 worth of maple
sap in the trees besides. Already there
have been two rattleIs killed on the front
door steps by the French woodchopper
who moved in, and Mr.. Robiland keeps
getting madden and madden every day.
On the same range but near the town of
Southington, Mrs. James Fish fought big
rattler desperately for five minutes in her
own door yard recently, and finally left
the snake powerless and dying, his seven
rattles still piping his own death chant.
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ROW OVER BRONX SEWER.
Van Nest Property Owners and Borough
President Hanen Disagree.

Louis F. Haffen, president Of The Bronx,
and the Van Nest property owners arc at
war over the building Of new sewer In
Morris Park avenue, work on which the
property owners say is not being pushed
They have written to Haffen protesting
against the delay, but they say he has not
paid any attention to their protests,
Work on the sewer was stopped six weeks
ago, but two inspectors are employed
at a a day each. The property owners
have asked Comptroller CIRCUIT to make
an investigation. The sewer is to extend
from the Bronx River along fremont
avenue to Morris Park avenue, and thence
to the Morris Park track. and the property
owners say, Is very much needed. The
contract was let two years ago to Rodgers
Il Lynch, the price being S2s, 900. Work
was commenced year ago, and the streets
have been torn up since then.
President Haffen said yesterday: aThese
people are lot Of kickers. They never
know what they want They annoyed
me until I agreed TO let them have the
sewer and ever since the work was started
they have been knocking me. The work
is being pushed as rapidly as possible.
They complain Of two inspectors being
still employed on the job. Why, ! could
have twenty inspectors on the job II l
wanted to,
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CHINESE REFORMERs SPEAK.
"e' EA'ied ny the Dowager Empress Hold
Forth In Philadelphia.

Torth In Philadelphia.
ihaLADELPHIA, June 2l.-Leung Kai Chu
and Rang Yu Hui, his associate reformer.
VINO were driven out Of China. with
prices on their heads II they returned,
SPOKE AT 7l2 Race street, the heart of the
Cninese colony, for seven hours to-day.
All Chinatown and the Chinese from all
over the city crowded into the building,
hung on the stairways and overlooked
into the street.
The talk Of the speakers was upon the
necessity for the introduction OF Western
IDEAS into the Chinese Empire. While
the leaders in this movement Of reform
are not Christians. each speaker brought
out the declaration that II China hopes
to be nation with equal rights among
the Powers she must recognize and accept
Christianity. The two Cinnamon were
driven from China by command Of the
Dowager Empress, after the Emperor had
given them his promise Of assistance In
reform.
Leung Kai Chu talked for three hours.
He is typical Chinese-American. with the
American predominating in dress and
habits Throughout his talk he took
trouble to impress upon his hearers that no
insurrection or revolution was contemplated.
II was the idea OF the reformers. he
said. to impress the Emperor with their
numbers, and then the Emperor would
give them the opportunities for the spread
Of Western ideas which they sought.
Up to the present time 5000 Cinnamon
have joined the society of reform. This
society Is now forming a steamship COM
pany, to trade between New York and Hong
Kong, and publishing company, to print
their translations OF American text books
into Chinasa
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MURPHY rs FOR OPEN INQUIRY.
John Doe Investigation Into Tammany
Dock Board.

Dock Board.
Charles F. Murphy. leader of Tammany
Hall and former Dock Commissioner, said
last night:
1T has been called to my attention that
efforts are being made to convey to the
public that am interested in delaying the
so-called John Doe investigation into the
affairs Of the Dock Department under the
last administration. So far is this from
being true that desire to say that would
welcome most thorough and exhaustive in
vestigation into the work of that board
and into the official conduct of its members,
Of which was one. II Mr.. Jerome desires
to make this investigation, will aid him in
every way that lies in my power, and will
furnish him unhesitatingly and willingly
any information that / may possess con-
corning the Dock Department, or will
cheerfully answer any questions that he
may desire to put.
"But these vestgat ions should be open
and above board. They should not be held
in the star chamber behind closed doors,
but out in the open, fairly and squarey
where the public can know and judi o of
everything that may be said and done at
such investigation, and where there may
be no concealment of the truth:
"Iam speaking for myself, and / know that
these are the same views entertained by my
former associates on the Dock Board, Messrs.
j. Sergeant Cram and Peter F. Meyer"
The John Doe inquiry into the operations
OF the Van WICK board is down for IL
o o'clock this morning.
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WON'T TELL ON HER HUSBAND.
Gearon beat and Shot Ills Wife, but She
Doesn't Want Him Arrested.


Patrick Gearon, q laborer. living at 404
West Forty-eighth street, went to his home
at s o'clock on Saturday evening and be-
gan to quarrel with his wife. Gearon, who
had been drinking. took a revolver from
his pocket and began to beat his wife over
the head with the butt. He finished by
shooting her In the left arm.
The shot was heard by the other tenants
In the house and they rushed to the rooms
Of the Gearons. As they came In Patrick
walked out. The neighbors asked Mrs.
Gearon what had happened. but she
wouldn't tell them. They advised her
to complain to the police, but she refused
Charles Finkenstein, the janitor. told
Roundsman Brady Of the West Forty
seventh street station about the trouble
yesterday morning. Brady found Mrs.
Gearon in her rooms suffering from painful
wound In her arm, and from numerous scalp
wounds. The woman was taken to Roose.
welt Hospital.
She refused to give the police any iniorma-
ton that would lead to the arrest OF her
husband, and says she won't appear against
him In court should he be found. The
detectives at the West Forty-seventh street
station are looking for him.
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NEXT VISITING MUSICIANS.
Richard Strauss and His VIE; Thebaud.
the violinist. and Many Others Coming.

Henry Wolfsohn, who returned from
Europe on the Butcher, brought with him
contracts made with several musical celeb
rites to appear here in the coming season.
jacques Thebaud. the French violfnist, will
make his American debut about the end Of
October In an orchestral concert at Car
negie Hall. Richard Strauss will come
over In March to conduct a series Of concerts
and to appear with Nine. Strauss de Alma
in series Of song recitals. Others coming
for short concert tours are Alfred Reisen-
auer, a German pianist, who was q favorite
Liszt pupil; Maud Powell, violinist; Adele
Aus Der Ohe, and Augusta Cottlow, pianists;
Suzanne Adams, David Bispham. Ellison
Van Hoose, tenor; Anton Van Rooy and
Signor Campanari.
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CLUBS AND CONVERSATIONS.
Gust Oms OF MacdOugal street Laid Before
MaElSt rate Deuel..

Three boys. James Kingsley. Maurice
Craigh and John Hammond, were arrested
in Macdougal street on Saturday night by
Policemen Little and Gaynor. who charged
them with conversing in loud and dis
orderly manner on street corner. 1t was
alleged that Craigh ran away at the approach
Of the patrolmen, and was captured only
after long chase. Magistrate Deuel.
wanted to know about the boys fight.
He said.
-Tell me, Maurice, why did you run whe n
you saw the policeman, II you were innocent
Of wrongdoing?"
Down in that neighborhood everybody
runs when he sees copper" replied Maui
rice in matter-of-fact way. "1t you don't
run. you get your head broken with club :"
Craigh and Hammond were fined s..
Kingsley was allowed 10 go.
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Killed by Electricity.

Joseph Dominic. 20 years old, OF 4ss
President street, a laborer employed by
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company in
their power house at Third avenue and
second street, Brooklyn was instantly
killed by electricity in the yard OF the power
hhonse at o'clock yesterday morning.
live wiro.