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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30

no longer gay ana deDonair, he lay, man whose fate was failure, as he him. self had said.
 The woman who stood with clasped hands, gazing at him. tears yelling in her eyes-she, so closely linked to his every thought for these many years well enough she knew the story of his boundless ambitions, now so swiftly ended. We'll enough, too, she knew the shortcomings of this mortal man before her. Even as she had in her mirror looked into her own soul, so now she saw deep into his heart as he lay there, helpless, making no fur ther plea for himself, urging no claim, making no explanations nor denia1s, no asseverations, no promises. Did she indeed see and recognize again, as sometimes gloriously happens in this poor life of ours, that other and in- ner man, the only one fit to touch woman's hand-the man who might have been? Did she see this, and greet again the friend of long ago? God, who hath given mercy, remedy alone suf1icing for the i'll that men may do, He alone may know these things.
 Could John Law falling be John Law succeeding, and in his most sub lime success? Upon the wreck and ruin of the old nature could there grow another and better man? May hap the answer to this was what the eye of woman saw. How else could there have come into this great room, so late the scene of turbulent activi- ties, this vast and soothing calm? How else could this mans breath come now so deep and regular and content :?
 With the dawn there came into the heart of Catharine Knollys flood of light and joy. Why, she knew not; how, she cared not; yet she knew that the shadows were gone. The same tide of peace and calm might have swept into the bosom of the man before her. He stirred, moved. His eyes opened wide, in their gaze wonder and disbe- lief, yet hope and longing.
 "Catharine," he murmured, Cath arine! -I Is it you? Catharine! Dear Kate!" ~
 She bent over and softly kissed his face. Dear heart" she whispered, q have loved you always. Awake. The day has come. There is another world before us. See, I have come to you, dear heart, for faith, and for love, and for hope!"
 rTE5E TND
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.'It would so seem. They have de- stroyed my carriage, and they would have killed me- replied Law. "But perceive it is Capt. Mirabec. Twas who got you your commission, as you may remember"
 ''Is it so?" replied the other, with grin. "I have no recollection. Since you are Jean Las, the late director general, the pity is I did not let the people kill you. You are the cause of the ruin of us all, the cause of my own ruin. Three days more. and I had been a major general. had near ly the sum in actions ready to pay over at the right place. By our lady of grace, I am minded to run you through myself, for a greater villain never set foot in France!" .. --..
 "As you like. But most of all, am now very weary. I would not remain here longer talking. Henri, where arc you?' *.
 The faithful Swiss, who had re- mained close to his employer all the time, and who had been not far from his side during the scenes just con- cluded, was in moment at his side.
 
 soon, for as he passed his arm about him, the head of Law sank wearily forward. He might, perhaps, have sunk to the ground had he lacked a supporting arm. 4 t,.s.4 . # At this moment there came again the sound of hoofs upon the pavement. There was the rush of a mounted out rider, and hard after him sped the horses of carriage, whose driver pulled up close at the curb and scarce clear of the little group gathered there The door of the coach was opened, and at it appeared the figure of woman, who quickly descended from the step
 "What is it?" she cried. "Is not this the residence of Monsieur Law?" The officer saluted, and the few loitererss gave back and made room, as she stepped fully into the street and ad- vanced with decision towards those whom she saw.
 Madam replied the Swiss, "this is the residence of Monsieur Las, and this is Monsieur Las himself. I fear he is taken suddenly ill.,
 The lady stepped quickly to his side. As she did so, Law, as one not fully hearing, half raised his head. He l looked full into her face, and releasing 1 himself from the arms of his servant, stood thus, staring directly at the vis- itor, his face haggard, his fixed eyes bearing no sign of actual recognition. .'Catharine! Catharine!" he ex- claimed. "Oh God, how cruel of you to mock me! Catharine!"
 l The unspeakable yearning of the cry went to the heart of her who heard it. She put out hand and laid it on his 1 forehead. The Swiss motioned toward 1 the house. And even as. the officer wheeled his troop to depart, these two again ascended the steps, half carry l ing between them a stumbling man, who but repeated mumblingly to him. l self the same words:
 "Mockery! Mockery!"
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click of his heel on a chance bit of exposed marble here and there echoed hollow, as though indeed the master of the palace had been abandoned by all his people. The great building was silent, empty. . .. .4..
 Without, but the doors thickness from where he stood, there arose a tumult of sound, shouts, cries, impreca- tions, entreaties, as though the walls of some asylum for the unfortunate had broken away and allowed it's in- mates to escape unrestrained, ire claimable, impossible to control.
 Down with Jean Las! Down with Jean L'as!" rose a cadenced, rhythmic shout, the accord of a mob of Paris beating into its tones. And this steady burden was broken by the cries of Enter! Enter! Break down the door! Kill the monster! Assassin! Thief! Traitor!" No word of the vo- cabulary of scorn and loathing was wanting in their cries.
 He was met by a rush of excited men and women, screaming, cursing, giv- ing vent to inarticulate and indistin- guishable speech. A man laid his hand upon his shoulder. Law caught the hand, and with swift wrench of the wrist, threw the owner of it to the ground. At this the others gave back, and for half moment silence ensued The mob lacked just the touch of rage .raised his hand and motioned them aside
 Down with Jean Las! Down with Jean L'as!" came the recurrent cry.
 The coachman was pulled from his box. The horses, plunging with ter TOT, were cut loose from the pole and led away. With shouts and cries of rage and busy zeal, one madman vied with another in tearing, cutting and destroying the vehicle, until it stood there ruined, without means of 1ocomo- tion. defaced and useless. And still the ring of desperate humanity closed around him who had late been master of all France
 What do you want, my friends?" | asked he, calmly, as for an instant there came lull in the tumult He l stood looking at them curiously now, his dulling eyes regarding them as though they presented some new and interesting study. What is it that you desire?" he repeated.
 We want our money" cried score of voices. We want back that which you have stolen"
 "Tou are not exact," replied Law calmly. T have not your money, nor yet have I stolen 1t. If you have suf- fered by this foolish panic, you do not mend matters by thus treating me By heaven, you go the wrong way tc get anything from me! Out of the way, you canaille! Do you think te frighten me? made your city. made you all. Now, do you think te frighten me. John Law7''
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CHAPTER xLIII.
THE QUALITY OF MERCY.


 Within the great. house there was silence, for the vistas of the wide in terior led far back from the street and it's. tumult nor did there arise within the walls any sound of voice or foot fall. Of the entire household there was but one left to do the master service. They entered the great hall, passed the foot of the wide stairway, and turned at the first entresol, where were seats and couches. The servant paused for a moment and looked inquiringly at the lady with whom he now found himself in company. ''The times are serious," he began. 'I would not intrude, madame, yet per- haps you are aware" y. ....v
 'I am friend of monsieur,'' replied Lady Catharine. ''He is i'll. See, he is not himself. Tell me, what is this ill., ness?"
 Madame" said the Swiss, gravely, "his illness is that of grief. Monsieur's 8 failure sits heavily upon him.
 How long is it since he slept?' asked the lady, for she noted the dropping head of the man now reclin- ing upon the couch.
 Mot for many days and nights" |"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30

Was Nsass Pitcher the AShOrt Manf"
 MILLERS, S. D.. Jan. fA.--This town is much wrought up over the mystery surrounding the arrest of Miss Hattie Pitcher. a pretty and popular school teacher, who is charged with having donned man's clothes at night and as sisted in the holding up, drugging and attempted robbery of Wilbur Quirk, a clerk in Collins drug store. Miss Pill cher, it was learned, had bullet wound in her shoulder and was arrested as being the ''short man" of the two. Miss Pitchers testimony was offered to show she told the physician who at tended her wound that she was shot with a noiseless gun, like that with which the robbers threatened Quirk
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Ga. Explosion Fatality.

PROVIDENCE, R. l.. Jan. 9o.A-An explosion of illuminating gas beneath the sidewalk on Lonsdale street killed Edward Gull, twenty-nine years old. and endangered the lives of other per sons in the vicinity. Many windows were broken and the foundations Of buildings disturbed. Gull was one of a gang of workmen in quesf of leak in the gas pipe. The men haa drilled hole in the concrete sidewalk, through which tho gas escaped. One of them applied a lighted match neat the leak, the explosion resulting.
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Copyright, lso2. by Emerson Rough,

For some time silence reigned in the @reat room, as Law, deeply engaged lin the affairs before him, buried him. self in the mass of scattered books and papers. Hour after hour wore on, and at last he turned from his em- ploymeat. His face showed calm, pale, and furrowed with a sadness which till now had been foreign to it. He arose at last, and with sweep of his arm pushed back the papers which lay before him.
 There" said he. "Thjs should con- Dlude it all. 1t should all be plain enough now to those who follow"
 Monsieur is weary" mentioned the Faithful attendant. "He would have some refreshment."
 Presently, but I think not here, Henri. My household is not all so faithful as yourself, and I question if we could find cook or servants for the table below. No, we are to leave Paris tonight, Henri, and 1t is we'll the jour- ney should begin. Get you down to the stables, and, if you can, have my best coach brought to the front door. !"
 'sIt may not be quite safe, if monsieur will permit me to suggest"
 Perhaps not These fools are so deep in their folly that they do not know their friends. But safe or not, that is the way I shall go. We might slip out through the back door, but 'tis not thus John Law will go from Paris. !"
 The servant departed, and Law, left alone. sat silent and motionless, buried in thought. Now and again his head sank forward like that of one who has received deep hurt. But again he drew himself up stern1y, and so re- mained, not leaving his seat nor turn ing toward the window, beyond which could now be heard the sound of shout ing, and cries whose confused and threatening tones might have given ground for the gravest apprehension. At length the Swiss again reported, much agitated and shaken from his ordinary se1f-control!
 Monsieur" said he, "come. I have at last the coach at the door. Hasten, monsieur; a crowd is gathering. In- deed. we may meet violence"
 Then" said Law, "let us go.''
 He rose, and scarce looking behind him, even to see that his orders to the servant had been obeyed, he strode down the vast stairway of the great hotel, past many precious works of art, between walls hung with richest Tapestries and noble paintings. The
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ITHE END.l
Clever Po.tomce Thief.

~ BUFFALO, Jan. 20. - William c. Goehrig, letter carrier, has been ar rested, charged with stealing from the mails. The arrest was made by In- spectors Owen of Cincinnati, Duryea of Philadelphia, Kyle of Syracuse and Cochrane of this city. Goehrig's op- erations, it is alleged, covered period of nearly year, his clever work baf- fling the efforts of the inspectors. The loss through the Buffalo postoffice dur ing that time has amounted to several thousand dollars. Goehrig is native of Buffalo and has been mail carrier for five years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Morgan Has Byron Manu.crapt.

LONDON, Jan. 20.--Mr. John Murs rays assertion that the manuscript of Byron's poem, "The Corsair," bought by MT. J. Pierpont Morgan, is only a rough draft and rot the completed manuscript, which is in his possession, is disputed by MT. MacKinnon, who says: With all due deference to MT. Murray, maintain that MT. Morgan's purchase is the original document. Not only is the whole of The Corsair' in Byron's handwriting, but even the few corrections are his also.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Why Did He Carry . Loaded Gun,

ITHACA, N. Y., Jan. 46.-Coroner Judd has decided that Nellie Deviney, who was shot and killed by her six teen-year-old brother, Erie Deviney, met her death by accident. It appear ed that the lad was about to go hunt ing when his sister playfully took hold of the barrel of the gun and attempted to sdetain him. The weapon discharg- ed, and the shot lodged in the young woman's brain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Harwsck Mine Victim. Buried.

PITTSBURG, Jan. ,1.-Barial pro- sessions and rescue parties in charge Of newly recovered bodies passed each other on the road. that leads from the Harwick mine to the morgue, and many were the pathetic scenes. Of the 103 bodies recovered and taken to the schoolhouse morgue tbirty-nine have been identified, and eighteen have been buried. The first funeral services of the victims were held by the Rev. B. O. Graham in the Lutheran church and by the Rev. Vincent Maneili in the Ital- ian Catholic church of New Kensing- ton
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Reorwantxation Plan piscusnsd.

NEW YORK, Jan. ao-The Sheldon reorganization committee of the Unit ed States Shipbuilding company has discussed the plan of Receiver James Smith, Jr., but no definite action was taken. The committees existence is now ended by limitation, but it is be- lieved it will reorganize at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Mrs. 1nger.o1l Guilty.

SALEM, N. J., Jan. n9.-Mrs. Alice M. Ingersoll has been found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill her husband, Duke Ingersoll. Shetwill be sentenced tomorrow. William Den- elesbeck, the young man who confessed to having shot MT. Ingersoll, will also be sentenced tomorrow. Denelesbeck and the woman conspired to kill Inger- soll and Denelesbeck later confessed to having shot Ingersoll while the lat ter was sitting in his dining room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Feared Farmer Has Peri.h.d.

BETHEL. Conn.,, Jan. .0.-Search is being made for Samuel Farmer of Ma maroneck, N. Y., who has disappeared from the home of his daughter in this village while his wife lay at the point of death. Mrs. Farmer died a few hours after her husband left the house MT. Farmer was in feeble health and had recently sustained an apoplectic shock, and it is feared that.he perished in the cold
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Cotton Ranged to seventeen Cen

OVNNUN hSHHECN tO S0VSMVCGH CCutHe
 NEW YORK, Jan. G-There was great excitement on the Cotton Ex- changes in all important markets of the world. Tn this city July cotton ad- vanced to more than 16 cents pound, and at one period of the day it touched 16 2-5 cents a pound. In New Orleans the same option advanced within few points of IT cents pound. These are the highest points reached in thirty four years.
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Bryan's Sister, HI, Wires For Him.

Bryan's Sister, HI, Wires For Him.
 { LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. -D.-Miss Nan nie Bryan, sister of W. J. Bryan, is critically i'll with tubercular peritonitis at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. s. Allen, in this city. Her illness has talk en a sudden change for the worse, and MT. Bryan has been wired to return home. Announcement is made that he will probably reach Lincoln tomorrow
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Snow Deep In Georgia.

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. o0.-The heayi- est snowfall ever known since the local weather bureau was established fell here, depth of eight inches. The temperature dropped to freezing, but is rising. Street car traffic was delayed.
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Iona Explosion court Marttar.

NEW YORK, Jan. a0.-The court martial in the case of Gunner Otto Fries, U. s. N., who was in charge of Iona Island naval magazine at the time of the explosion on Nov. 4, 1908, has been closed and the findings for warded to Washington. No decision has yet been given out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-30
Chicago Elevator Burned

CHICAGO, Jan. 70. - Fire has de- stroyed the grain elevator owned by R. E. Pratt & Co.,, at Seventy-fifth street and Western avenue. The build ing had no grain in it at the time and was to have been opened Monday. The loss is S7aOOO
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.yury snys eros. Carele..n~s..

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. oa.-The coN oner's jury that investigated the grade crossing accident which resulted in two deaths and in which more than. thirty people were injured returned verdict of gross carelessness and negligence on the part of the Grand Trunk gatekeep- CT at Gratiot avenue and Dequindro street in not closing the gates sir
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Italian Sum Helps Mrs. Clemens.

FLORENCE, Italy, Jan. "0.-The sun and the soft climate of Italy have brought a notable improvement in the health of Mrs. Samuel l.. Clemens, wife of Mark Twain. MT. Clemens is very busy with writing, and it is his habit to dictate to his secretary as he walks up and down his wife's room.
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sensitive Girl rock carbolic Acia

Sensitive Gixl Took Carbolic Acid.
 NEW YORK, Jan. D.-Smarting With grief and modification because her teacher sent her home with a repri- mand, Anna Rogers, sixteen years old, took carbolic acid in the West Shore ferry house at Weehawken, N. J., and probably will die. She lived with her parents in West New York
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A Graduate of Heidelberw.

NEW YORK, Jan. "o.-Professor J. Leon Magnes, professor of Hebrew in Union college, Cincinnati, has been called to the pastorate of Temple Is- rael, Brooklyn. He is native of Oak land, Cal, and a graduate of the Uni versity of Heidelberg.
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Russeu,s Appointment no;,uInr.

CARACAS, Venezuela. Jan. ?a.-W. w. Russell, secretary of the American legation here, has been appointed charge d'affaires at Panama. MT. Rus sells nomination to his new post is heartily indorsed by all the American residents of Caracas. He will leave for Panama at once.
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work stopped hy Fire.

UNIONVELLE, Conn, Jan. f9-Sev- enty-fve employees are thrown out of work by the burning of frame build ing occupied by the cutlery department of the Upson Nut company here. The loss on the building and contents is
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Finest Must Be silent.

NEW YORK, Jan. HA.-New York po- licemen on post have been forbidden to talk at length with women by order of Commissioner McAdoo.
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Theories.

About the time the average man sue ceeds in developing theory it ex- plodes.-Chicago Daily News
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CHOI RMASTER AT ST. JAMES

Church, Great Barring
 ton, Mass, w. Sidney Valentine, says: Limo
 nine is an excellent ] remedy for hoarseness. : It is very healing ard
 relieved me of an obsti-
 nate throat difficulty z that threatened loss of
 voice. l "nhesitatinglyt ts recommenl to singers ; and all othel- who are E troubled with throat irrl-
 tations and husk:ness. AT ALL DRUG sToREs-zs, 50. g. ,
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in Russia

Us :
 Women are making their way in Rus sia- On one of the Kama steamers the captain is a woman.
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Al Free Man

He who thinks for himself and rarely smitates is a free man. Klopstock.
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ITO Extracf Lemon .Tufce.

To extract the juice from lemons easily, place them in moderate oven for five minutes before squeezing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-29
new GOLF PLANS

A special committee of the United
States Golf association. appointed at the
annual meeting last February to consider
the plan OF placing all clubs in the ma
tional body on an equality. both in the
payment OF dues and in voting power,
has finished it's work and will report at
the next annual meeting Feb. 10. In New
York. The committee took up a PROPOSE
ton from IA western clubs 70 reorganize
the association into one class OF member
ship, with every club entitled &c a vote.
In its report the committee recommends
a compromise. adhering to two classes.
but providing that an associate member
ship may be changed TO An active one,
and the dues from the latter are reduced
from 500 10 $50.
II adopted this plan will permit all clubs
10 attain voting power in the national
organization IL they so desire.
1t is also provided that allied clubs be
given a small representation on the ex-
ecutive board
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-29

showing that nearly 90 per cent. have
stayed In.
l.. V. Hardness OF Walnut Pail stock
farm, whose mare Ferno won both di-
visions Of the race is the largest nomb'
nator. having kept In AZ colts and fillies.
William Russell Allen. Pittsheld, Mass.
Is second with 80. Then comes u. s..
Senator j. w. Bailey OF Texas and ID. G.
Palmeter, with II each; William Smp-
son. owner OF Mckinney. j. ID. Grover
and ]. NJ. Johnson named 16 each.
There are about 800 breeders repre-
sented by the nominations. Noted among
the names OF the prominent New York
harness men is that OF Nathan Strauss,
John H. Shultz. whose Axworthy horses
brought him prominently before the pub
lie the last season. named IL, w. b.
Dickerman. A. A. Houseman. ]. X. New
man, James McClenahan and Samuel
Mcmillan are also among the prominent
New Yorkers represented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-29
COLLEGE FENCING

Delegates from the seven eastern uni
versities and academies comprising the
Intercollegiate Fencing association in at
tendance at New York. at the regular
midwinter meeting. have refused a re-
quest for admission TO membership from
the University OF Michigan Fencing club
An application from the Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology also was denied.
None OF the delegates would make
known the reason for turning away the
two clubs, but IL was said the dele
gates were anxious TO learn more about
the fencing status OF the Michigan club
The annual championship tournament
will be held at the New York Athletic
club March "a and %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-29
AT new ORLEANS

The track was comparatively fast yes
terday at New Orleans and handicappers
were considerably puzzled as to prospect
i've winners. In the betting ring there
were only 2s books cutting in.
Lampoon was slow to get going In the
first race, but soon worked his way TO
the front, and caught knowledge firing
in the last sixteenth. and won going
away Lady Fonso waited on Bessie
Mccarthy and Male Hanlon to the mid
die of the home turn. and then came
away without an effort In the second
event Esterrs was the best at all stages
in the third. made all her own running
and won as she pleased.
Arch Oldham had all the early speed
in the handicap, but found the route
too long. and Luralighter ran over him
on the turn for home. Luralighter had
TO be hustled in the final quarter. but
had something's left at the end Extol
made a strong bid but hung In the last
sixteenth, just lasting long enough TO
beat Rankin out for the place.
F1annette was slow 10 get going In
the fifth, but caught Torlo above the
last eight pole raced him into submits
sion and won full OF running. Midship-
man at IL TO /, won the sixth race
by three lengths. Doctor Guernsey was
second and Joe Lesser third.