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blank wall that none who scales ever
recrOsses with tidings Of the beyond.
AS some one has expressed it: Life is a
narrow vale between the cold and bar
rem peaks Of two eternities! We strive
in vain to look beyond the heights.
We cry aloud, and the only answer is
the echo Of our wailing cry"
AN right thar" put in Uncle Terry
earnestly, sis whar allus envy the
believers, as the widder calls 'em, fer
they are satisfied what is beyond an
have it all pict'rd out in thar minds,
even to what the streets are paved
with an the kind O. music they're
goin' ter have. It's all guesswork, in
my way O thinkin', but they are sure
ont, an that feelin' is lots O. comfort
to 'em when they are drawin' near the
end. I've been a sort er scoffer all
my life an can't help bein' doubter,
but there are times when envy the
Wilder Leach an the rest on 'em the
delusion I b'lieve they're laborin' un-
der"
"But do you believe death ends all
consciousness? asked Albert seriously.
"Have you no hope, ever, of life be-
yOnd this blank wall?"
'Sartin I have hopes, same as all on
us has, but wish I was more sure
my hopes was goin' ter be realized
Once in awhile git the feelin' thar
amt no use in hopin', an then little
suthin keeps sayin' 'Mebbe- mebbe-
mebbe'-an' feel more cheerful
again.
Albert looked at the roughly clad
and withered old man who sat near,
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Atooy UN He SOTteT 'SpCcLcO InOC leCCy
ards the magnet"
best fer some on us either, fer it's
hopin' fer some one to cum year after
year that's made Telly what she is an
grieved Lissy an me more'n she ever
knew"
Albert looked curiously at the old
man beside him, and new feeling of
trust and affection came to him. In
some ways Uncle Terry seemed like
his own father. Then, following that,
came sudden impulse to be frank
with him.
'Uncle Terry" he said, 81 have
little story to tell you, and, as it comes
close to you, I believe it's right that
you should know it. The first time
saw Telly said to myself, That girl
is prize any man may feel proud to
win I asked her if I might write
to her, and what with her few letters
and the little have seen of her feel
that she is the one want for a wife.
l have not even limited it to her yet,
and before I do I would like to feel
that you are satisfied with me. May
have your consent to win her if I
CAM"
Uncle Terry reached out and grasped
Alberts hand and, shaking it cordially,
answered, aye hev my best wishes in
the matter, an wouldn't say that if
I didn't think We worthy O. herw Then
he added with droll smile, "Lissy an
me sorter 'spected that Telly was the
magnet that drew We down herey'
II thank you for your confidence and
consent" replied Albert gratefully. Il
am earning an income that is more
than sufficient for two, and if Telly
will say yes I shall be the happiest
man on earth. And now," he added,
let's go fishing, Uncle Terry"
Il guess it's bout time," was the
answer, "fer thars two schools work
in into the cove, an We'll have some
fun"
Three hours after, when they landed
at the cove fairly stated with pulling
in the gamy little mackerel and happy
as two boys, Telly met them with a
smile and the news that dinner was
ready.
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feel blue Then I am so much alone
and have no one in whom to confide
my feelings. Mother would not I'M
derstand me, and if father thought I
wasn't happy it would make him mis-
erable." Then, turning her pathetic
eyes full upon her questioner, she add
ed: "Did you ever think, Mr. Page, that
the sound of the waves might be the
voices of drowned people trying to be
heard? I believe every human being
has soul, and for all we know if they
have gone down into the ocean their
Souls may be in the water and possibly
are trying to speak to u.s.
"Oh, no, no, Miss Terry. That is ali
imagination on your part and due to
your being too much alone with your
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"TheTe is ONLY one thi7lg lackinq."

"There is only one thing lacking."
own thoughts. The ocean Of course has
a sad sound to us all if we stop to
think about it, but it's best not to-.
What you need is the companionship
of some cheerful girl about your own
age" Then he added thoughtfully: 81
wish you could visit Alice for few
months. She would drive the megrims
out Of your mind
II should be glad to have her come
and visit me. I am sure I should love
her."
II wish she could" he answered,
''but she is schoolteacher and that
duty keeps her occupied most of the
time. I shall bring her down here
next summer" Then, feeling it IN
fair to conceal the fact that he knew
her history any longer, he said: II beg
your pardon, Miss Terry, but I know
what is at the bottom of your melan-
choly moods, and knew it the second
night I was here last summer. Your
father told me your history then"
''He did? You knew my unfortunate
history that n1ght?"
II did, every word of it, he answer
ed tenderly, land I should have told
you did if had not been afraid it
would hurt you to know I knew it
then"
Her eyes fell, and look of pain came
into her face.
"Please Danish this mood from now
on and never let it RETURN he said
hastily. II have come to tell you that
In the near future the mystery Of your
life may be solved and, what is better,
that legacy awaits your claiming.
The matter has been in the hands Of an
unprincipled lawyer for some months,
as no doubt Mr.. Terry has told you,
but now he is dead, and I have taken
hold Of it and shall not rest until you
have your rights. We shall know what
your heritage is and all about your an
cestors in a few months" Then he
added tenderly, "Would it pain you to
hear more about it, or would you rath-
er not?"
Father has told me a little of it, but
I know he has kept most of the trouble
to himself. It's his way. Since he
came back from Boston he has acted
like his old self, and no words can tell
how glad 1 am. As for the money, it
must and shall go to him, every penny
OF IT, and all the comfort l can give
him as long as he lives as WELL"
Il thank you for what you have
said,' said Albert quickly, "for now
shall dare to tell you another story be-
fore go back. Not tonight" he add
ed, smiling, as she looked at him curl
ously, "but you shall hear it in due
t1me-up at the cove, maybe, if tomor-
row afternoon is pleasant. I, too, am
superstitious in some ways"
Perhaps to keep Telly from guessing
what his story was he talked upon ev-
cry subject that might interest her,
avoiding the one nearest his heart. 1t
came with surprise when the little
clock chimed II, and he at once arose
and begged her pardon for the possible
trespass upon conventional hours. ''You
will go up to the cove with me?" he
asked as he paused moment at the
foot of the stairs.
II shall enjoy it very much, and I
have a favor I want to ask of you,
which is to let me make a sketch of you
just where you sat the time your boat
drifted away"
When he retired it was long after he
heard the clock downstairs strike the
midnight hour, and in his dreams he
saw Tel1y'S face smiling in the fire.
light.
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{TO BE CONTINUED


The tiger will sit with only it's head
out Of water on blazing hot day in an
Indian jungle. Sir Samuel Baker, aft
er beating for a tiger for the greater
part of day, found and shot one in
this position thoroughly enjoying itself.
They will also nearly immerse them
selves when they come down to drink
at night and leave a long dripping trail
on the sand behind when they emerge.
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Their Two Views.

Hicks-1f the newspaper men should
print everything they knew they would
make lot of trouble in the world.
Wicks-They would make lot less If
they wouldn't print so much that they
don't know.-Somerville Journal.
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Posted on Art.

Bacon-He went to the fancy dress
ball in costume made of old letters.
Egbert-Sort of suit Of mail, eh?-
Yonkers Statesman.
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Sarcasm is a powerful weapon, but
In handling it many people take hold
Of the blade instead of the handle
Casselps Journal.
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CHAPTER XXXV.

"M Y'M goin' to give We taste O.
I&I i mackerel fishin'," said Uncle
I6az96I Terry the next morning aft
sX& er breakfast. well go
over to the fish house, an We can put
on some oilers an save yer good
clothes" On the way they met the
we'll remembered old lady Albert had
first noticed at the prayer meeting.
She recognized him and, offering a
rather soiled hand, for she had been
spreading fish on the racks, exclaimed:
I'm the Lords name thank ye, Mr..
Page, fer rememberin' poor old cree
tur like me an sendin' that dress. 1
make sure the Lords teched yer heart,
an if We amt believer yet ye will
be-"
Y am glad my little remembrance
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aSz75( when she and Albert were
D ready to start on their trip
to the cove, and, unlocking small an
mex to Uncle Terry's boathouse,
she showed him a dainty cedar craft,
cushioned and carpeted. ..You may
help me launch the Sea She'll" she
added smiling, land then you may
steer''
mo, that is the lady's privilege in
all voyages" he answered, land we
must begin this one right"
1t was good four mile pull to the
mouth Of the inlet, and when he
helped his fair passenger out he said:
do you mean to say you rowed up
here alone every day to work on that
picture, Telly? You will let me call
you Telly now, won't you?'
"Why not? All my friends do, and
feel you are. my friend Then she
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Judge Parker's Callers.

New York, Sept. 16.-Judge Parker
had two early morning callers at his
apartments in the Hotel Aston today.
They were Charles f. Murphy, leader
of Tammany Hall, who called at halt
past nine clock and remained half an
hour, and Congressman VIM. Sulzer,
who was in the candidates suite about
Ia minutes. Mr. Murphy's visit was
arranged for yesterday afternoon. When
he came this morning, it was to enter
the hotel by the private entrance that
has been placed at the candidates dis
posal, and when he left he went by the
same secret way. A little later Thomas
+. Smith, secretary of Tammany Hall,
called at the hotel and sent up letter
to Judge Parker. The missive was I'M
doubtedly a message from Mr.. Murphy,
which the nominee expected as a result
of the call, but what it was Mr.. Smith
would not say, and Judge Parker was in
visible to reporters. Congressman Sulzer
walked into the hotel by the Broadway
entrance at 10 o'clock, and sent up his
card to the fifth floor. When he came
down he said he had seen Judge Parker
but was not at liberty to tell anything
about the interview. He declared that
the democrats at Saratoga next week,
would surely put up winning ticket.
"The names of the men who will be our
Slate nominees | do not know, for the
convention will settle upon them. 1t is
certain, however, that the selection will
be governed solely by the availability
of the men. 1 considered victory in the
State as good as won. / admit that the
republicans helped us materially yester.
day at Saratoga" Unless something
Unexpectedly turns up, in today's con-
ferences, Judge Parker will return to
Esopus upon the $50 o'clock train to-
night.
Senator German, of Maryland, will
from now until election give his entire
time to the direction of the national
democratic campaign. The Senator
will remain in this city and give advice
and counsel to the national committee,
though he will not at any time attend
to any details. Senator German and
former Governor Hill were the two
principal callers today on Judge Parker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
PEACE PROPOSALS.

There has been no renewal OF fighting
since the retreat of the Russian army
under Gen. Kuropatkin to Mukden. Con-
diti0ns there, both within the japanese
and the Russian lines, indicate that a
month may elapse before the great ar
mics in Central Manchuria again enter
upon a general engagement.
At St. Petersburg the expectation is
that the next conflict of moment will &C.
cur at Port Arthur, where there has been
a respite from heavy fighting for several
weeks.
The spirit of the Russian troops at
Mukden, which was greatly depressed
and bordered upon panic following the
reverse at Liao-yang, has been restored,
and business in the city is reported to be
recovering.
The Japanese are said to be intrench-
ing on the Taitse river, aud the bridge
over that stream which the Russians
wrecked as they retreated from Lao
yang has been rebnilt.
The London Daily Telegraph's lien
tsin correspondent telegraphs that he
hears from a trustworthy source that the
japanese Minister has issued a circular
announcing that it is Japan's intention
to turn Port Arthur, when it is captured,
and the whole of the Liaoyang peninsu-
la over to the Chinese, who, the CORE
spondent says, it is understood will de-
clare Port Arthur an open port. ''On
the same authority" the Daily Tele-
graphs representative says, 81 am
told that japan will be prepared to en-
terrain peace proposals after she has tax
en- Mukden and Sakhalin on the follow
ing basis; First, that an international
syndicate take over the Manchurian
Railway and run it as strictly COM
mercial enterprise; second, that Russia
pay Zoo, 900, 900 indemnity, and, third,
that Russia is to hand over all of her
ships in Chinese waters to Japan. Japan
would be prepared to lease Sakhalin to
an American company for f5, 900, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
The McCue Case.

Ernest B. Crawford, of Harrisonburg,
brother Of Mrs. Fannie NJ. McCue,
who was murdered on the night of the
4th OF September, was in Charlottesville
yesterday and it is believed he is seeking
legal aid for the prosecution of his
brother-in-law, who stands charged with
the crime. The ex-mayor has made every
provision for legal defense, even to Sc
curing to his attorneys the payment of
their fees aggregating Sl2, 500, by mort
gaging various pieces of real estate.
The imprisoned lawyer is attending to
business in his usual methodical way,
receiving clients, and in some cases clos
ing up business he has had for them.
The grand jury is expected to meet on
Monday of next week, and the case will
probably be called in court about the
middle of the week. Postponement,
however, may follow.
The Charlottesville Progress says: No lawyer
at the AIbemarle bar seems willing for per-
s0nal reasons 10 take in the prosecution. IL
was rumored that the members of The Abe
marie bar were to confer last evening i'm re-
gard to aiding the Crawfords in securing legal
but Mr.. Crawford would not admit
that he had conferred with more than one at
tornsy. This is said TO be the Hon r. Wal
ton Moore, Of Fairfax, a distinguished lawyer
known throughout the State and of conceded
ability. Mr.. Moore, however, was prevented
fiom entering upon the case by engagements
previously entered into
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
observation-disclosures Nuptials.

Stanley Mccormick, Of Chicago, and
Katherine Dexter, daughter of Wir t
Dexter, were married at Geneva, Swift
zerland, yesterday. The civil ceremony
took place at 11;90 a. M, and the relig-
ious wedding at noon in the Church of
the Maccabees. The civil ceremony at
the Hotel de Vile was witnessed by the
members of the two families. AS the mid
day chimes rang out from the Cathedral
of ST. Pierre the party entered the exqui'
site Gothic Church of the Maccabees.
The brides dress was of white embroid-
cred muslin and she wore magnificent
set of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom.
The groom's mother was dressed in gray
brocade and the brides mother in mauve
mousseline. Rev. Mr.. rockingham, Of
Boston, officiated at the religious service
After breakfast at the Hotel BeauRivage
the bride and groom started on their
wedding trip in an automobile. They
received many presents, including one
from Ambassador Mccormick at St. Pc
tersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
TOday's Telegraphic News
Fortifications Captured.


obasoo Sent. 16.-The japanese be-
tween September 8 and september ~
sssanIted and captured an important for
s;soa,;on two miles east of Golden Hill.
Ths Japanese we're able ohold the posi-
t;on owing to the poor quality OF the
russian powder, the shells falling short
Of the point for which they were aimed.
Then. too, after falling the shells failed
to explode. This is taken to indicate
that Gen. StoessePs supply of ammuni-
ton is running very low.
Niuchwang, Sept. 16.-Japanese re-
Inducements are continually arriving
and are sent toward Liaoyang immed-
lately. With them are sent great stores
for the winter supplies. Huge crops
are being reaped throughout Manchuria.
St. Petersburg, Sept. l6.-Gen. Kuro-
patkin reports that the japanese forces
between Yentai mines and Yentai
station, are being increased, as are also
those near Bensipudzi. An unofficial
telegram from Mukden says refugees from
LiaOyang complain that the japanese,
after the evacuation by the Russians,
pillaged the town and robbed the in
habitants by the wholesale.
Chefoo, Sept. 16.-It is stated that
the Japanese at Port Arthur are tunnel
ing under the forts preparatory to blow
ing them up.
St. Petersburg, Sept. l6.-General
Kuropatkin denies the report Of Field
Marshall Oyama that great quantities of
stores and ammunition were captured at
Liaoyang. Kuropatkin says the only
things left in the abandoned city were
two decrepit railway wagons, two cases of
cartridges, 20 cases of revolver bullets,
and other things of minor value. He de-
clares there were no dum-dum bullets in
the ammunition.
Paris, Sept. l6. - The newspaper
Matin today quotes Baron Hayashi, the
japanese minister at London, as saying
the campaign in Manchuria would be
continued throughout the winter. The
next fight, be said, will occur at Tel
Ling Pass, to the north of Mukden on
the shores of the Lao river. Baron
Hayashi, according to the Matin, said;
Before the war we demanded that Rus
STA recognize China's sovereignty over
Manchuria. Today, after our victories
and expenses, we are no longer content
with our former demand. After the fall
of Port Arthur our conditions will be
still more extreme and after taking
Vladivostok, they will be yet more cx-
IRENE. We have given up the plan of
taking Port Arthur by assault, and will
compel its capitulatiOn by famine"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Virginia News.

The postofice in Manassas was broken
open Wednesday night, but nothing was
taken. There was also ali attempt to
enter the house of Mr.. @. H. Whiting
ton, near the Office. The authorities think
they have located the offenders.
Marion F. Taylor, son of John Taylor,
and Miss Anna b. Johnson, daughter of
William Johnson, both well-known
young people of LOudoun county, were
married at Waxpool, the brides home,
Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. George
W. Popkins. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor will
reside in lower Loudoun.
L. r. Johns, a well-known miller,
was torn to pieces by bursting ny
wheel in the Columbia Milling Com
pany's mill, at Columbia, yesterday.
The belt slipped from the main wheel,
and so accelerated the engine that it was
thrown from its foundation, careening
the big wheel and causing it to burst.
Engineer johnson was also hurt and the
engine-room wrecked.
N. w. Bowe has bought for the Rich
mind, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company "Marshfeld," an
estate owned by Egbert G. Leigh. of
Fredericksburg. The sum paid for the
thirty two acres Of property is said to be
in the neighborhood of $40, 500. The
property is near Acca, and will be used
by the road, it is said, to great advan-
tage in handling its heavy traffic.
Announcement is made of the engage
ment Of Colonel James MacGill, OF Pu-
laski, and Miss Lucy Lee Hill, daughter
of Major-General A. P. Hill, of the
Confederate army. Miss Hill, who was
born in Richmond during the Confed-
crate war, has spent most of her life in
Kentucky, and is now engagedin literary
work in Chicago. Colonel MacGill is
planter of Pulaski county. He is
division commander of the United Con-
federate veterans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
TELEGRAPHIO BREvITIEs

The summit Of Mount Washington
n. H., is covered today with three
inches of snow. The snow extends fol
a distance of half mile from the sum.
nit house all around.
A dispatch from Worcester, Mass.
says that Senator Hoar was more restless
during the night, than he has been OF
late. Toward morning, however, he
dropped into refreshing sleep. Outside
of this, there is no change in his con-
dition.
A capsized yacht, drifting on its side,
ten miles north of Waukegan, Ills, was
picked up by the steamer Virginia, yes
terday. That the wrecking of the craft
was attended by loss of life is believed,
from the fact that all the sails of the
boat were set.
In rear end collision on the Brook
Ign elevated railroad this morn
ing, three persons, were badly cut by
flying glass. A number of others were
slightly injured. Both trains we're
crowded with passengers bound from
Bay Ridge and it is considered miracu.
lous that some of them were not killed.
The Jail of Madison county, Ala,
was guarded by two military companies
last night, threat having been made
that parties indicted for lynching would
be liberated by their friends. The
situation was quiet today. The soldiers
will remain until all apprehension is
alIayed. The Governor will place
Huntsville uuder martial law if neces-
sary.
f. z. Smithers prominent Philadel-
phia lawyer, died in Mercer Hospital in
Trenton, N. j., yesterday as the result Of
a fractured skull aud other injuries he
had sustained last night, when he fell
down stairs at the hotel Sterling, where,
with his partner, A. L. Hammond, he
stopped while driving home 10 Philadel-
phia from Asbury Park.
VIM. J. Fields Gillespie, alias Will
liam Fields who has bee a on trial before
Justice McMahon, in New York, charg-
ed with forgery in the second degree,
escaped from the custody of court officers
today. The justice was compelled to
dismiss the jury when Fields could not
be found. The verdict of the jury which
had just finished its deliberations was
guilty.
The food in the Rio Grande is the
greatest in many years. Small towns are
inundated and many houses have been
carried away toward the gulf. The rich
farming section in the coast country will
suffer total crop losses. The river rose
20 feet up to midnight, and is still COM
ing up. The water works at Eagle Pass,
are submerged. No lives are reported
lost, but the property damage along the
river will be heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-16
Heir to Italian Throne.

Rome, Sept. 16.-All Italy is en- fete
over the birth, late last night, of an heir
10 the Italian throne. All business has
been practically suspended, everybody
giving heed to nothing but the fact that
the castle of Racconigi holds future
king. The Vatican is especially gratifed
since the new prince has been called
the Prince of Piedmont, and not the
Prince of Rome, or Naples. The giving
of tsis name 10 the new heir is taken to
be an indication that the government is
not as decidedly opposed to the church
as heretofore. Cardinal Richelmi, arch
bishop of Turin, will be asked to bap-
the the little prince. The Italian war
ships throughout the world have been
ordered to dress with flags and fire
salutes in honor of the new prince.
Throughout Italy there will be extensive