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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-20

home, home, and not another word till
we get there
Capable of following him? She over
took us before we were past the studios
on the south side of the square, the
woman herself In hooded opera-cloak.
But she never gave us glance and we
saw her turn safely in the right direc-
tion for Earis Court, and the wrong one
for our humble mansions. Raffles thanked
his gods III a voice that trembled, and
five minutes later we were in the flat.
Then for once it was Raffies who filled
the trlmblers and found the cigarettes.
and for once (and once only. in all my
knowledge of himl did he drain his glass
at a drauGht.
You didn't see the balcony secne?" he
asked at length; and they were his first
words since the woman passed us on the
track.
do you mean when she came IMP
'No, when came down.
81 didn't"
Il hope nobody else saw it," said Raf-
fes dovoutly. II uon't say that Romeo
and Juliet were brother and sister TO US.
But you might have said so, Bunny.
He was staring at the carpet with as
wry a face as lover ever wore.
IAN old name?" said I gently.
"a married woman. he groaned.
$50 | gathered"
But she always was one, Bunny, said
he ruefully. That's the trouble. 1t
makes all the difference in the world
saw the difference. but said did not
see how it could make any now. He had
eluded the lady, after all; had we not
seen her off upon a scent as false as
scent could be? There was occasion for
redoubled caution in the future, but none
for immediate anxiety. ! quoted the bed
side Theooald. but Raffles did not smile.
His eyes had been downward all this
time and now, when he raised them,
perceived that my comfort had been ad-
ministered TO deaf ears.
do you know who she, is?" said he.
mot from Eve"
Jacques SailIard." he said. as though
now | must know.
But the name left me cold and stolid.
had heard it. but that was all. 1t was
lamcntable ignorance, | am aware. but
had specialized in Letters at the expense
Of Art.
You must knew her pictures said
Raffles patiently; "but I suppose you
thought she was man. They would ap-
peal 10 YOU, Bunny: that festive piece
over the sideboard was her work. Some
times they risk her at the academy.
sometimes they fight shy. She has one
OF those studios in the same square; they
used to live up near Lords.
My mind was busy Frightening dim
memory of nymphs reflected In woody
pools. '.Of courser' / exclaimed, and add
ed something about - clever woman. "
Raffles rose at the phrase.
"A clever woman. he echoed scorn-
fully: ..if she wera~only that / should feel
safe as houses Clever women can't for
get their cleverness, they carry it as bad
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sight, and an inner ceiling flashed out
under new light they had gone into
The back drawing-room, beyond my
ken. The maid came up with coffee.
her mistress hastily met her at the
door, and once more disappeared. The
square was as quiet as ever. L re-
mained some minutes where was.
Now and then l thought 1 heard their
Voices in the back drawing room. L
was seldom sure.
My state of mind may be imagined by
those readers who take an interest in
my personal psychology. 1t does not
amuse me to look back upon 1t. But
at length l had the sense to put myself
in Raffes' place. He had been recog-
nized at last. he had como to life. Only
one person knew as yet, but that person
was Il woman, and woman who had
once been fond of him, Ii the human
face could speak. Would she keep his
secret? Would he tell her where he
lived? 1t was terrible to think we were
such neighbors, and with the thought
that it was terrible came a little en-
lightenment as to what could still be
done for tho best He would not tell
her where he lived. / knew him too
well for that He would run for it
when he could, and the bath chair and
| must not be there to give him away.
l dragged the internal vehicle round
the nearer corner. Then / waited
there could be no harm in that--and at
last he came.
lie was walking briskly. so I was
right, and he had not played the in
valid to her; yet I heard him cry out
with pleasure as he turned the corner.
and he flung himself into the chair
with long drawn sigh that did me
good.
Well done. Bunny-well done! I
am on my way to Earl's Court, she's
capable of following me. but she won't
look for me in a bath-chair. Home,
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time, 1t would be difficult, but burg
laries are not usually committed from
a bath chair, and for the rest ] put
my afh in DIR. Theobald. Meanwhile
Rafles had at least withdrawn from the
balcony. and now ] could only see ms
head as he peered into q cabinet at the
other side of the room. 1t was like the
opera OF Aida, in which two scenes
are enacted simultaneously, one in the
dungeon Below, the other in the temple
above. In the same fashion my atten-
ton now became divided between the
picture Of Raff1es moving stealthily about
the uDnirl room and that of the husband
and wife lat table underneath. And al
al once, s.; the man replenished his glass
with a shrug of the shoulders, the woman
pushed back her chair and sailed TO the
door.
RafTies was standing before the fire
place upstairs. He had taken one of the
framed photographs from the chimney
piece and was scanning 1t at suicidal
length through the eye holes in the.
hideous mask which he still wore. He
would need it after all. The lady had
left the room below. opening ana smut
ting the door for herself the man was
films his glass once more. l would have
shrieked my warning to Raffies, so IA
tally cngrossed overhead, but at this
moment Cof all others) constable TOT
all mem was marching sedatey down
our side of the square. There was moth
ing fer 1t but to turn a melancholy eye
upon the bath chair and to ask the con-
stable the time. l was evidently to be
kept there all night, / remarked. and
only realized with the words that they
disposed of my other explanation before
they were uttered 1t was a horrible
moment for such j discovery. Forum
ately the enemy was on the pavement
from which he could scarcely have seen
more than the drawing-room ceiling had
he looked. but he was not many houses
distant when door opened and woman
gasped so that / heard both across the
road. And never shall l forget the SUBJ
seauent iableaux in the lighted room
behind the low balcony and the French
windows
Raffes stood confronted by a dark
and handsome woman. whose profile as
1 saw it first in the electric light is cut
like a cameo in my memory. II had the
undertaking line of brow and nose. the
short upper lip, the perfect chin, that
are united in marble oftener than in the
flesh, and like marble she stood, or
rather like some beautiful pale bronze,
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for that was her coloring, and she had
lost none of It that I could see, neither
trembied. but her bosom rose and fell.
and that was all So she stood without
flinching before u masked ruffian, who
felt would be the first to appreciate her
courage; to me it was so superb that
could think of it in this way even then,
and marvel how. Raffes himself could
stand unabashed before so brave fig
ure. He, had not to do so long. The
woman scorned him, and he stood un-
moved, a framed photograph still In his
hand. Then. with q quick, determined
movement she turned. not to the door
or TO the bell. but to the open window
by which Raffies had entered, and this
with that accursed. policeman still in
view So far no word had passed be-
tween the pair But at this point Raj
fies said something, ! could not hear
what, but at the sound of his voice the
woman wheeled. And Raffes was look
ing humbly in her face. the Grape mask
snatched from his own.
Arthur she cried: and that might
have been heard in the middle of the
square garden.
Then they stood gazing at each other,
neither unmoved any more, and while
they stood the street-door opened and
banged. 1t was the husband leaving the
house, a fine figure of a man, but d dis
sipated face. and q step even now dis
tinguished by the extreme caution
which precedes unsteadiness. He broke
the spell. His wife came to the balcony,
then looked back into the room. and yet
again along the road, and this time /
saw her face. It was the face of one
glancing indeed from Hyperion to a
satyr. And then saw the rings flash,
as her hand fell gently upon Rafies
arm.
They disappeared from that window.
Their heads showed for an instant In
the next. Then they dipped out OF
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We don't want il -
1t won't take a minute
Its madness. madness -
s.'Tbcn don't Vou wait"

1T won't take a minute -
Its madness, madness -
Then don't you watt
IL was ike htm 10 leave me like
That. and this time ] had taken him at
his last word. had not my own given
me an idea. Mad ] had called him, and
mad I could declare him under oath if
necessary Il was not as though the
thing had happened far from home.
They could learn all about US at the
nearest mansions. I referred them TO
Dr. Theobald: this was d Mr. Maturin,
one Of his patients, and l was his keep
CT and he had never given me the slip
before. ] heard myself making these
explanations on the doorstep. anu
pointing TO the deserted bath chair as
the proof. while the pretty parior maid
ran for the police. II would be q more
serious matter for me than for my
charge. / should lose my place. No,
hc Lad never done such n thing before.
aud would answer FOR it that he never
should gain.
saw myself conducting Ranies back
10 his chair with a firm hand and a
stern tongue. ] heard him thanking &
me I'm whispers on the way home. IL
would be the first tight place ! had
ever cot him out Of and ] was quite
anxious for him TO get into it. so sure
was ] of every move. Ny whole posi-
tiou lad altered in the few seconds
that it took me 10 follow this illumin-
atiug traiu Of ideas: it was now so
strong that 7 could watch Rafies with
out much anxiety. And he was worth
watching.
lie had stepped boldly but softly to
the front door. and there he was still
waiting ready TO ring if the door
opened or face appeared in the area,
and doubtless TO pretend that he had
4. lt., ,-sv,
at all: and suddenly l saw his foot in
tho letter-box, his left hand on the lin
tcl overhead. II was thrilling. even TO
a hardened accomplice with an explain
alton up his sleeve, 4 tight grip with
that left hand OF his, as he leaned for
ward with all his weight upon those
i've fingers d right arm stretched out
ward and upward TO its last inch. and
the base OF the low, projecting balcony
was safely caught.
I looked down and took breath. The
maid was removing the crumbs in the
lighted room, and the square was
empty as before. What blessing it
WsS the end of the season, Many of
the houses remained IN darkness
looked up again and Rafles was draw
ing his left Lex over the balcony rail-
mS In another moment he had dis
appeared through one OF tho French
windows which opened upon the bal
COW aud in yet another he had
switched on the electric light within.
This was bad enough. for now I at
least could see everything he did; but
the crowning folly was still TO come
There was no point in it; the mad
thing was done for my benefit. as
knew at once and he afterward con-
fesscd but the lunatic reappeared on
the balcony, bowing like a mountebank
in his Grape mask
set off with the empty chair, but ]
came back. I could not desert old
Raff1es even when 7 would, but must
Try to explain away his mask as well
If he had not the sense to take It of in
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CONTINUED on Page Thrss.)
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03
TALK ABSOLUTELY USELESS,
S~On-in-Law Was In Position q
speak His Mind and became
phIIOsOphic.

put yourself in my place. young
nan Would you want your only
daughter to marry n penniless YOUTH
Put yourself in my place. sir.
Would you want to remain a penniless
youth when there were rich mems
daughters to marry?"
"You confess that you'd marry my
child simply for her fathers wealth."
"And you confess that you withhold
her from me simply because Of my
poverty?"
what other reason do | need?"
what other reason could influence
you?"
This talk is quite useless"
quite"
1--WE have nothing to gain by IL"
absolutely nothing"
"You take It philosophically."
why shouldn't I? Your daughtci
and ! were quietly married q month
ago."
Good %gracious!"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03
THE GREAT MAGICIAN.

What spell lies on the street to-day?
! found 1t DUH not long ago:
Now these old houses, dim and gray,
Seem bright with q mysterious glow;
And even the sober trees look gay
That once ! called "a gloomy row"
All! then ! forged for sunny fields.
Where bud and bell fresh leaves unfold;
But now the joy thlsp pavement yields
IL quite as much as heart can hold:
Think you some great magician Yields
His wand. transmitting stone to gold?
Sweetheart, you know the reason why
Such wltchery hangs about the place:
From one small w~indow-all too high
There shyly lean a fiower-like face.
That smiles to see me loiter by.
Though TIme-the tyrant-runs apace.
And be the morning dark or fair.
l carry to my daily toll
The Ugh that shines from eyes and hair.
Which neither rain nor wind can spoil:
And to the grimeful city bear
Pure thoughts that naught can stain or
soil.
Oh! happy he who thus may take
Heart-sunshinc into mart or mill,
And happy she who for his sake
Can smile behind the humblest sill;
The world It's wiser head may shake,
But Loves the true magician still.
--E. Matheson, In Chambers Journal
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

ADMINISTRATIONS nine tall.
ors tO--aw-makc a man. dOnchcF
know.
Jack-Accordlng to that, I suppose
q dressmaker was employed In your
case.-Chicago Daily News.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03
That's the Answm.

Smith, wonder why IL ID that not Q
single one OF our numerous avs for pro.
hibiting the sale Of liquor has ever worked
satisfactorily.
Jones-Simply because not one Of them
prohibited thirst.-Chicago Daily News.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

The statement in . literary journal that
n certain well known author writes by
candlclight" IL not surprising. Very few
of 'em can afford gas now.-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

Culture simplifes life. All the trouble
We used TO have about the pronunciation
Of depot is nov obviatcd by calling il sta
t~on.-Judge.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

A fellow feeling for your pockcthook il
not apt to make you wondrous kind
Chicago Daily News.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

Many who formerly smoked lOc cigars,
now smoke Lewis "Sing'c Binder"
straight Sc cigar. The best combination
Of the best tobaccos. Lewis Factory, Pc
oria, Ill.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

Zone year ago the doctors said I had
consumption. cheerfully say l was cured
by. taking Waketields Cough Syrup and
able to return to my work"
(Signed)C. IL. Massey, Prentice, Ill.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03
A WOMAN'S MISERY.

Mrs. John La Rue, OF 115 Paterson
Avenue, Paterson, N. j., says: 81 vas
troubled for about nine years, and
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

The majority should rule, but the
minority should keep right Oh trying 70
show the majority how.-Puck.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

! am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years nro.-Mrs. 1hos.
Robbins. Norwich. n. Y. Feb. ". 1900.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03
New Version.

"What did you say. John?" queries Mrs.
John, viewing her full length reflection
In the mirror.
81 said" repeated John, distinctly, "it
il clothes that break the man."-llouston
Post.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

house the back ache has been so bad
that IL brought tears to my eyes. The
pain ut times was 80 intense that was
compelled to give up my household
duties and lie down. There were head
aches, dizziness and blood rushing TO
my head to cause bleeding ut tho nose.
The first box Of Doan's Kidney Pills
benefited mo so much that ] continued
the treatment. The singing pain In
the small Of my back, the PUSHES OF
blood to the head and other symptoms
disappeared"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by oil
dealers. 30 cents per box. Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

what i suf-
fered no one
viii ever
know. l used
about every
known rene
dy that's said
u be good for
kidney com
plant, II t
without de-
irving pcrIna-
nent relief.
Often when
alone In tho
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03
80 Du. Mncaroni wheat Per Acre,


introduced by the u. S. Dept. of Ayr.
1t 70 a tremendous Gropper. yielding in
O., Pa, n. Y, 80 bu. per acre, and on dry,
arid lands, such as are found in Mont,
Idaho, the Dakotas, Colo. etc, it will
yield from 40 to 90 bu. This Wheat and
Speltz and Hanna Barley and Bromus
lncrmis and Billion Dollar Grass, makes
it possible to grow and fatten hogs, sheep
and cattle wherever soil 10 found.
JURr END 100 M III NOTICE
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis. and they will send you free II sample
of this Wheat and other farm seeds, to.
gether with their great ~catalog. alone
worth $4,000 to any wide.awake farmer.
TX. IL
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

Apply for Information to SUPERINTENDENT %
NAi0itA1ION, Ottawa, Canada. or 10
J, 3. CRAwTORD. lX West 9th ~, Kansas City, Mo
Y. J. BnouGnrON, 40 Quincy ildg Chicago. III.
Authorized Canadian Government Agents.
Please say sDhers you sdtp thts adptrttsenisnt.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

We can understand something of tho
significance Of the quotation: Uneasy
lies the head that wears a crown" since
learning that the prince Of Wales has 10
pianos. Montgomery Advertiser.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

Secure a Free ad at once, or purchase
from some reliable dealer while lands are sell
ing at present low prices.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding orl'rotrudingP Piles
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZG
Ointment fails TO cure In 6 TO IA days. Toe
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

The returns from Oats, barley aud other
kidcTably to this.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03

conscious Of only two t~hings-shc I'M
derstood what had befallen him and
she cared.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-02-03
The FARMERS ON The
FREE HOMESTEAD LANDS
100000 Farmers

receive }5',0OO,0OO as q result Of their Wheat
NON aluIIc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-19
Magnetic Survey of the Pacific.

Owing to the rapid development of commerce in the Pacific ocean, great importance attaches to the magnetic survey of the northern part of that immense sea which Is to be begun this year under the auspices of the Car negie Institution. With the exception of what was learned during the fa- nous voyage of the Challenger. the North Pacific ocean is nearly a blank with regard to magnetic observations. The state of knowledge concerning the distribution of magnetic forces over the greater portion of the earth Is ad- mittedly very unsatisfactory. on ae- count of the lack of precise data from the oceanic areas. Prof. Arthur Schus- ter says that he believes no material progress in terrestrial magnetism Is possible until the magnetic constants of the great ocean basins. especially the Pacific. have been more accurate ly determined The requisite knovl- edge cannot be acquired from islands and the coasts of continents-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-19

out or a me big place on the avenue the other day on her way to school, and we admired her crisp fresh clothes, so well fitted for the days demands. She wore a gray-blue cotton frock, belted blouse and pleated skirt; the belt was white; her shoes and stock ings were of tan; her hat was Tuscan braid trimmed with ribbon. No fur bellows, but all good style, of late fash ion.
 The princess petticoat for the small girl is liked and appears in different models; it may be gored from neck to hem, 1t may be long plain waist sewed to straight skirt, it may have an added founce The tendency is to- wards clothes as little burdensome as possible.
 Especially is this noticeable in in- fants' garments Three pieces are all that there need be; woolen knit band with wide soft shoulder straps, next this a one-piece princess petticoat of soft flannel reaching from the neck to something like 12 inches below the feet, with good big armholes pinked or scalloped. and couple of buttons at the back to fasten it; and now comes the dress. All the garments may be placed on at once. the sleeves having previously. been fitted the one in the other. Not much tucking is seen on the latest dresses.
 Lingerie bonnets and coats are in favor, fashions for wee ones following those of the big ladies. And, most sen- sible, it is now considered fashionable to have all children's clothing tubbable, coats as well as frocks. Sleeves for the frocks are either bishop or else short puffs, elbow sleeves as popular for baby as for mother.
 Some charming washable things are worth description, may offer sugges- tion to the home dressmaker. A long coat for a two-year-old was of white linen embroidered in blue bachelors buttons; the cap worn with this was a very small one. but tied with stun ming large bow of blue silk; the coat collar was long military cape, with a scalloped edge and punches of the flow CTS here and there. Another long coat for . child a little older than this one was made of linen duck. plain save for double capes finished with eyelet em- broidery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-19
TO Wear Indoors and Outdoors

~ NCE we liked to advertise
 AN the fact that we were bound
 NtN on an outing; the girl that
 S3yM sailed on the water had N2 anchors embroidered on her
 sleeve; the girl that rode . wheel wore . much abbreviated skirt, and when the automobile appeared, the lady that motored-moted, moultered, what dye-call-it-dressed in a manner to make conspicuous her particular pleasure. But now. perhaps because outdoor life Is an established fact. no longer such novelty is attempted, the dressing is more quiet. One notices 1t particularly in automobile costuming.
 Of course the leather characterizing the wardrobe of many autoists differs decidedly from ordinary fabrics, but not all make use of the leather. One sees in the parks and on the country roads many autoists whose dress Ia very like the usual travelling dress. and one that speeds this summer may feel herself appropriately attired in a trim tailored suit. The checks are especial ly good, the materials and colors stand much use and exposure. The small hats of the season also are suitable. but brim is needed to protect from glare. One very pretty checked costume mo- ticed was a short skirt of black and white wool worn with silk waist of the same combination and short sack coat. The three pieces had pipings of red.
 By the way. in spite of Parisian pro- test. short skirts continues very smart for general wear. As the. season pro- gresses. one sees more and more of them, and they seem 10 have added style to recommend them. The best have short coats or boleros. long coat very rarely looks well with an ankle length skirt.
 To turn to piazza frocks and those for wear in the house. Our illustra- ton pictures q simple and smart waist of gray-blue pongee with little trim ming of lace and insertion. Two deep fucks at the shoulders give the desired fulness. the sleeve is full to the elbow. where it is met by . deep cuf. which must be carefully fitted to give the proper set. Frills finish sleeves at the wrist now. it being the day of dainti- ness and lingerie softness.
 White linen suits and colored linen suits are numerous. seen oftener in the form of jacket and skirt than in the shirt waist popular for two years back To wear with the white costume are charming black and white hats and white veils. The gloves should be white and cool looking. the shoes may be either white or black The belt may be of white kid or linen: for the olainer frocks ribbon n not % good