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in trouble. evidently about her brother Hubert.
who has gone TO Australia TO attend to some bust
for Nine. Sara. Violet asks bruce to secretly
secure the money for bonds valued at f2 600
Nine. Sara Is guest at the house, and so Is the
peTsn wh has In his i he a
Nine. Sara brings Violet bad news Of some sort
Madame has brought you bad tidings?"
The worst. What am I to do? / must
keep up appearances tonight Don't take
any notice of me; will tell you tomorrow.
But heaven help me! Heaven help me!'
she sobbed.
watched her as she walked quickly down
the corridor Her handkerchief was pressed
to her face; tears were streaming from her
eyes. Hatred even stronger than 1 had ever
before experienced filled me with regard to
Mime. Sara. My first impulse was TO beard
the uoness in her den, to demand an inter-
view with the woman, tell her all my sus-
picions and dare her to torture Violet Bou-
verie any further. But reflection showed me
the absurdity of this plan. 1 must wait and
watch; ah, yes, l would watch, even as
detective, and would not leave a stone I'M
turned to pursue this terrible woman until
her wicked Vaccinations were laid bare.
1t was with a sinking heart that dressed
for dinner, but by-and-by, when L found
myself at the long table, with its brilliant
decorations and it's distinguished guests,
ana glanced around inc SHlterlnS DoaFu, L
almost wondered ii all that / had felt and
all that Violet Bouverie's face had express
ed were not parts of a hideous dream; for
the party was so gay, the conversation so
full of wit and laughter, that surely no hor-
rible tragedy could be lingering in the back
ground.
But as these thoughts came to me look
ed again at Violet. AT tea time that even
ing 1 had noticed her improved appearance.
but now she looked CHASTITY; her cheeks
were hollow, her eyes sunken, her complex
ion a dull, dead white. Her evening dress
revealed hollows in her neck. But it was
the tired look, the suppressed anguish on
her face. which filled me with apprehension.
l could see how bravely she tried to be
bright and gay. l also noticed that her eyes
avoided mine.
Mira Ali Khan sat on the right of Lady
Bouverie-on his other side sat Nine Sara,
and 1 occupied a chair next to hers. Be
tween madame and her hostess appeared
tonight most marked and painful contrast.
Violet Bouverie was not twenty. Nine.
Sara, by her own showing, was an old wo-
man, and yet at that moment the old looked
young and the young old. Madame's face
was brilliant, not wrinkle was to be OBJ
served; her makeup was so perfect that 1T
could not be detected even by the closest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16

With tomorrow will close the series of
services which began last Sunday incident
to the dedication of the Foundry Methodist
Episcopal Church, corner of 16th-and Madi-
son streets northwest
During the week every organization in
the church has been given an opportunity
to participate in the celebration, and the
separate portions of the edifice have been
set apart for their particular uses in divine
worship. Thursday evening the pastor,
Rev. DR.. Robert NJ. Moore, conducted the
usual midweek prayer meeting in the
prayer room, which was dedicated at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.

The executive committee of the tri-dioce-
san convention, composed of the brother
hood chapters in the dioceses of Washing
ton, Maryland and Easton, is working
with much energy for the success of the
next annual convention, which is to be
held at Annapolis, Md, May 81 and %
The representatives from the diocese Of
Washington on the executive committee
consist of Colonel Cecil Clay, Messrs Ed
ward F. LOCKER, Bert T. Amos, William
B. Dent and Clarence w. Whitmore
The Rev. Dr. w. L. Devries, rector Of
st. Marks Church, has been secured to
deliver the sermon tomorrow evening at
the regular monthly service held under the
auspices of Trinity Brotherhood Chapter,
at Trinity Church, corner Sd and C streets
northwest.
Epiphany Chapel Brotherhood CHAPTER
has reported having elected for the en-
John B. Ireland; vice director, w. johann
sen; secretary and treasurer, Joseph W.
Fulford.
Announcement has been made for meet
Ing OF the executive committee of the local
assembly of Washington brotherhood chan
ters, to be held In the vestry room of st.
PauFs Church. 23d street and Washington
circle, next Monday evening
Mr.. William B. Everett, IT., chairman of
the committee on junior brotherhood chap
tiers. assisted IN the reorganization Of
Epiphany Junior brotherhood chapter at =
meeting held In the Sunday school room
Of Epiphany Church last Saturday evening
The chapter will be in charge OF Mr.. q. ],
Pillow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
The Harm Noise Does
E LONDON Family Doctor.

From the London Family Doctor.
Noise is an undoubted factor in impairing
the tone of the nerve centers. Whether we
are conscious of it or not. 1t hurts the brain
and has deafening, dazzling bewildering
effect on the mental processes. 1t tires the
brain and tends to produce cerebral hyper
enia To live in noisy atmosphere Is to
thenia. insomnia are common effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16

into the room and spoke to him. Her face
was full of sympathy.
''Of course, Violet is innocent" she said.
81 cannot understand your story, Sir John.
He did not reply to her. She then offered
to go UP to Violet; but he peremptorily for
babe her to do so.
(To be continued Monday.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR NOTES.

An Illustrated lecture on The Liquor
Traffic of Washington was given by Mr..
Hermon c. Metcalf. recording secretary of
the District Christian Endeavor Union. at
the First Congregational Church Sunday
night. Mr. Metcalf presented in words and
pictures the extent and effects of the liquor
business In the capital city He has coll
lected large nunsta~ photographs IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16

the Arlington Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev ]. w. West. field secretary of the
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia, is to be
the speaker on both occasions. Mr.. West
is well known as temperance orator and
is said to be strong and earnest speaker.
conference on Christian Endeavor
prayer meetings was held under the aus
pices of the District Union at the First
Presbyterian Church last night. This was
designed principally for members of the
prayer meeting committees, and representa-
tives were present from a considerable
number of societies. The evening was spent
in the practical discussion of methods for
making prayer meetings interesting and at
tractive, and the conference was conducted
a sort of clearing house for the inter-
change of ideas and experiences. Mr..
James NJ Pickens first vice president Of the
union, acted Is leader
New officers have been elected by the
Christian Endeavor Society of the Eckng-
ton Presbyterian Church as follows: Presi-
dent, John NJ. Glover; vice president, Newell
w. Sawyer; secretary, Miss Sara Hender-
son; treasurer, H. Blake Wood.
The Endeavorers of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church held their monthly bust
ness meeting Tuesday night at the home
OF Mrs Miner. The pr>si lent of the so 1iety,
Miss Alice Van Arsdale, presided and re-
ports were made by the various committees.
AT the semi-annual business meeting of the
church Thursday night the report of the
society was presented by Miss Nellie Or
chord. corresponding secretary. 1t showed
that considerable money had been raised
for missionary purposes, and that the So
ciety was assisting in the support of the
Anti-Saloon League and in holding services
at Fort Myer. Some statistics were pre-
sented showing that the attendance of the
Endeavorers at the midweek prayer meet
fngs of the church had been proportionately
five times as great as that of the other
church members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
THE BLooDSTONE.
SYNOPSIS

Druce visits at the home Of SIR John Bouverie,
whose wife. Violet he knew in childhood She is
in trouble evidently about her brother Hubert.
who has gone Australia to attend to some bus-
ness for Mime. Sara. Violet asks bruce to secretly
secure the money for bonds valued at f2. 600.
Nine. Sara Is guest at the house. and so Is the
Persian amba ssador, who, has in his possession
wonderful bloodstone, the property Of the shah.
Mime. Sara brings Violet bad news Of some sort.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25
BRYAN MEMS VIEW
OF PARKER CHANGED
One Who Met Him at Esopus Testi.
tifies That He Is 4Just the Man
the West Needs

OMAHA, Aug. 16.--Judge Parker's
speech Of acceptance and the accounts
Of him brought back by party leaders
have altered the views Of Western
Democrats, who have heretofore been
dissatisfied with bis nomination.
Prominent Democrats in this State
are not talking Parker as enthusias-
tically as they ever did Bryan.
G. J. Smythe, former attorney-gen-
eral of Nebraska, who is close to Bry-
an in the direction. of party affairs at
present, came back from Esopus to-
day after attending the notification,
In talk to Democrats he told them
that Parker is just the man the west
needs for president.
"Bryan men from the west, includ
ing myself, were delighted with Judge
Parker'sspeech and tie impression be
made" Mr. Smythe said. "We have
had our previous conceptions Of the
man changed completely. His speech
is masterful. His bearing has the
same dignity, polish and kindly ex-
preston Of Mckinley, but he is man
Of greater force than the former Pres
ident. He said many complimentary
things of Mr.. Bryan.
"Had westerners known the capa
bilities Of Judge Parker there would
have been no opposition to him, to M
way Of thlnking.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25
Bryan win Not Get $4,000.

The Supreme Court of Connecticut
has decided that william J. Bryan and
his heirs will not received the bequest
Of $50, 900, which Philo S. Bennett left
him.
The court applied the decision Of
the lower court In refusing to probate
the sealed letter which was left with
the will.
The claim OF Mr.. Bryan was thai
the sealed letter was part Of the
will, as 1t was mentioned in the docu
ment.
Philo Bennett was an enthusiastic
admirer OF W. J. Bryan and shared
his political beliefs. The $4,000 was
left to Mr.. Bryan to assist him In
enlarging his economic investigations
and making a closer study Of the
questions In which he was interest
al
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25
WILL MOVE STOCK PENS.
Board of Health Committee To Make
Recommendation For New Lo-
cation.

At a special meeting Of the city
board of health, together with the
members of the council Friday morn
Ing a committee was appointed to
make recommendation as to the re-
moval of the Wabash stock pens to
some other location.
The committee is composed OF
Messrs. Abbay, Howell and Prussing
and they were instructed to confer
with local stockmen as to the best To-
cation for stock pen.
Superintendent Goodrich of the
western division was present and
stated that the railroad company was
willing to make any reasonable ar
sangements.
The committee will report at the
first meeting In September and will
hold an executive session with Supt.
Goodrich next Thursday In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25
the editor Of the KeytesvIlIe mo

HE editor of the Keytesville mo,
courier was an anti-Folk man nm n
ehe Time the nominations were
made but like all loyal Democrats
VIII DO everything he can to elect the
tlcket nominated by the united Ia.
mocracy of Missouri. Referring to
senator Stones attempt to stir IN
trouble In the party the Keytesyille
courier is very pointed in the follow.
ing sensible editorial: "Senator VIM.
y Stone has declared that he will
support every man on the Democratic
Ticket and says he win give his time.
money and energy to the utmost Of his
ABILITY to the election Of every man
on the ticket. Then the Senator pro.
eeeds to ask Mr.. Folk II he will sun.
port the ticket nominated by the JEFF
ferson City convention, including
ever man on it. Such an interrogation
Is something unusual among Missouri
Democrats and can only be disgusting
70 members Of the party who always
vote Fer staight. The original in.
quiries as to whether or not Mr.. Folk
would support the Democratic ticket
had their origin from a Republican
source and we fail to see why they
should incite a quarrel among Demo
Gratis. or couse all Democrats in Mis-.
souri are going to vote the ticket, but
II there should be any who cast their
votes for the Walbridge- Butler doodle
combine they will smell awfully bad
after the election and no disinfectant
they can use will again get them In
good standing with the Democratic
party. The Courier has never be-
lieved for a minute that Mr.. Folk
would refuse to endorse the entire
ticket. When the campaign is opened
there will be time enough for him to
give that endorsement. The snap
ping Of Republican newspapers at his
heels should have have no weight in
the campaign, and we fall to see
wherein Senator Stones attack on
Folk can result in any good. No
Democrat has a right to assail Mr..
Folk as the Democratic nominee for
Governor until after be has refused
to endorse the Democratic ticket OF
done some other outlandish thing.
The harrangue OF Republican news
papers should cut no ice with Demo
Gratis who have the interests Of the
Democratic party and the success OF
the ticket at heart"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25
SUNDAY OPENING PLAN
FOR WORLDS FAIR,
Loophole in Congressional Act is Dis
covered-Arrangements For
Change in Two Weeks Are
Well Under Way.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. ls.-Within the
next two weeks the Worlds Fair
management plans to begin Sunday
opening. Streng interests are at work
to bring about the change, and to
overcome congressional obstacles.
Those who are engineering the move
say they have found loophole in the
congressional enactment, which will
permit Sunday opening. 1t is urged
that the success OF the Fair, financial
ly and otherwise, dependson THROWN g
open the gates on the remaining Sun
days Of the exposition period. A
special committee, appointed by the
Pike Concessionaires Association, has
been at work with men of power, both
In the exposition management and In
the national commission, and, 1t is
stated, definite agreement has
practically been reached. According
to the plan outline the exposition will
be opened on Sunday from 2 p. m. to
10 p. m. The public will be admitted
to all exhibit palaces and places Of
amusement.
The price of admission to the Fair
will be 25 cents. The opening In the
afternoon is set for 2 O'Clock in order
to allow all who may desire to attend
religious services in the morning to do
so. Leaders in the movement esti-
mate that the Fair management will
be benefited not less than 1900, 900.
The amusement concessionaires will
gain at least 81, 200, 900, 1t Is said.
The special Sunday committee Of
the Pike Concessionaires Association,
OF which Thomas +. Hanley, president
of the Irish Village and of Hale's Fire
Fighters concessions is chairman, will
meet with another special committee,
composed Of prominent men in exposi-
tion affairs for a special conference.
I
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25

Hon. Il. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman
from Ketucky writes from the National
Hotel, Washington, D. O., as follows:
aAt the solicitation Of friend I used
your Peruna and can cheerfully recon-
mend your remedy 10 anyone suffering
with catarah or who needs . good tonic.H
IF. Y. Fitzpatrick.
Peruna Is the remedy for catarrh. Al.
most everybody knows that by heresay
and thousands know IL by experience.
whatcan be cured in the beginning in .
week or two by using Peruna, II allowed
to become chronic, may require months
of faithful treatment. You had better
take Pernna now for by and by you may
be Obliged to take II for some time IN
order to get well. Now the warms dry
weather viii assist In your cnre. fen
are not liable 10 catch fresh cold an1
delay your cure.
Hundreds Of men Of dignity and proni-
nence from all over the United statso
endorse Peruna.
No other remedy receives such con-
vincing testimonials. Send for free book
of testimonials.
II you do not receive proiapt and satss-
factory results from the use OF Porunas
write at once TO DR.. Hartman, giving =
full statement of your ease and he WIN
be pleased 10 give you his vsluabls ad-
cice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitsrium, Columbuss O.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25
Farm For Sale.

Owing to very poor health, / will sell
my farm Of les acres, 2 miles Of Mex
leo, on II. #. d. No 2, Telephone No l,
Skinner line, and 8 room house, 2
barns-horse barn, 30x40; COW barn,
60x44; granary, l6x20; Fairbanks scales
and scale house, carriage house, dairy
house, smoke house, ice house, ect
Farm is fenced into five fields, all hog
tight; 40 acres seeded to clover; Il
acres fine pasture; balance in cultiva'
tion. Price, If sold soon, ts55.00) fifty
five dollars per acre, one-half cash
balance easy terms. win pay com
mission. WARREN HEDGES,
230-6t 24-tf Mexico Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25
DR.. WATSON PREPARING
TO COLLECT INSURANCE.
Companies Win Resist Payment
Proofs Of Death Are Sent to the
Administrator of the Estate of
Mrs. Watson at Denver.

HANNIBAL, Nc Aug l6-The at
torneys for DIR. Jones Watson, the
Denver Colo J physician, who is in jail
at New London, charged with the
murder Of his wife, are perfecting pa
pers looking to the collection of the
$50, 900 insurance carried by DR.. Wat
son on the life OF bis wife. Proofs OF
death and burial certificates from the
undertaken were obtained in Hanni-
bal to-day.
The legal documents will be sent to
Charles NJ. Morris, who was recently
appointed administrator of the estate
of Mrs. Watson at Denver. OF the in
surance carried sl6,25O was accident
and sl4, 600 straight life. No medical
examination is required for accident
insurance, and applications presented
to the jury at the inquest at New
London last week showed that DR..
Watson had taken out part OF the
insurance after bis wife had started
east. Capt. Sutter, father OF Mrs.
Watson, testified that he was sure that
at least $4,000 OF the insurance was
taken out without the knowledge of
Mrs. Watson.
The insurance companies have al
ready announced their intentions Of
contestlng the payment Of the insur-
ance. Representatives of the CONT
panies assert that 1t is not the custom
to insure the life OF woman for more
than $4,000 against accidents, and In
evidence laid before the coroner's
jury showed that when APPLICATION for
certain policies were made all other
insurance carried was not given, which
is contrary to the requirements In the
applications. The insurance COM
panies will await the outcome OF the
murder trial before making any effort
looking to a settlement Of the insur-
ance.
DR.. Watson was In better spirits
this morning than he has been since
he was locked up. Shortly after aris-
ing be received telegram from Dem
yer, Colo, but be refused to divulge
its contents. or the name Of the sem
der. The doctor apparently rested
well last night, and ate hearty
breakfast this morning. Different
relatives are with him constantly dur
ing the day. His attorneys are also
frequent callers at the Jail.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25

OVID BELL, OF the Galloway Ca
zette, published at Fulton, Mo-, has
been elected secretary Of theDemocrat-
ic State Central Committee. Mr.Bell's
selection to this most important po-
sltion will meet with the cordial en-
dorsement of ali Democrats through
out the State. Mr.. Bell is an earnest
and loyal Democrat, active and in
telligent in his Efforts for the success
Of the party. The LEDGER congratu-
lateS the Democratic party Of the
State on placing the campaign in COM
petent and loyal hands. The central
committee, the executive committee
and the officers of the committee will
be found the right men in the right
place. Nothing less than 100000 ma
|jOrity will satisfy the rank and file Of
the party.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25

VIM. Kirmse, a member Of the
bridge gang working near Littleport
was taken suddenly i'll Thurday night
with cramps and kind Of cholera,
His case was SO severe that he had to
have the members of the crew walt
upon him and Mr.. Clifford was called
and consulted. He told them he had a
medicine in the form Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
that be thought would help him out
and accordidgly several doses were
administered with the result that
the fellow was able to be around next
day. The incident speaks quite high,
ly of Mr.. Gifford's medicines -Elka
der, Iowa, Argas. This remedy nevel
fails. Keep 1t in your home, it may
save life. For sale by Buckner s
| Whitney,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25

THE St Joseph (Mo,) Newsand Press
edltorlally says; The loyal partisan
forgets personal differences when the
welfare of the party Is at stake. Stone
has done neither bis party nor his
State any service by exploiting incon-
sequential political episodes, where
denials are just as positive as asser-
tiOns. Stone could not possibly hope
to serve his party by making an at
tack upon the head Of the ticket over
a matter that is now Of no concern to
the public. The only thing he may
accomplish is the qualification Of per-
sOnal resentment This should not
weigh with the people Of Missouri, no
matter how much comfort 1t will
bring to the Butler -Walbridge crowd,
for large majority OF Missouri voters
are for Folk against all comers, and
nobody knows this better than Sena-
atOr Stone. We move you sir, that
the Senator from Missouri do betake
himself to the rear, sit down on bis
malice, and gnaw on a file.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-08-25
TWO NEGROES TAKEN FROM
JAIL AND INcINERATED BY
AN INFURIATED MOB.
HAD MURDERED WHITE FAMILY
Mob Took Guns Away From the Sol
diers -Pleadings of Judge DAILY
Unavailing Negroes Con-
fession duplicates Is
Others.

SrATEsBoRo, Ga, Aug. 16.-At 2
O'Clock this afternoon mob Of citi-
zens surrounded the court house, over
powered the soldiers on guard, took
out Paul Reid and win Cato, negroes
just adjudged guilty Of the murder of
the Hodges family, and burned them
at the stake.
Judge DAILY stood on the court house
steps and pleaded in vain for the OBJ
servance OF law and order Soldiers
tried in vain to preserve the peace
without resortlng to extreme meas
ures. They were few In number and
the mob paid little attention to them.
The officer in command hesitated TO
order a volley fired and the frantic
people seized the rifles OF bis men.
Gov. Torrell had a regiment under
arms and ready to march from Savan-
nah and they have been rushed to the
scene.
Before Reid and Coto were taken
five negroes were given terrific raw
hide lashing and others were warned
to be more respectful to the white peo-
pie.
White inhabitants of this vicinity
have been enraged over the murder Of
the Hodges family. Yesterday the
men under arrest pleaded guilty and
implicated Ii Others who, they said,
led by a negro preacher, constituted
the Before Day Club, an organization
formed for the murder of white peo-
pie.
No sooner had this confession been
made public than the mob began to
gather. Enraged whites came in from
all the country for miles around,
every one demanding immediate ven
geance.
Two companies Of state troops were
hurried to this city and 1t was de.
tachment Of that body that stood
guard to-day and failed to preserve
order.