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I CRUEL A S — THE GRAVE; ■ The Secret of Dunraven Castle. BY ANNIE ASHMORE, Author of "Faithful Margnret," EtO., Bto CHAPTER XVll—(Continued.) The secretary, loahlng heavily on the back of a chair, heard this dismissal with pyes lowered, and hands clenched by his sides. For a long minute after Lord Inchcape had finished there was a silence, while Slrcombe struggled for strength to utter one wild protest. He might have injured Lady Inchcape, who had never liked nor trusted him; but ohl ho had been loyal to- Lady Ulva? Bow gladly ho had consecrated his scholarship to her use; how patiently bo had Raided her girlish steps through the sacred labyrinths of knowledge. Had she not been given to him by her proud father to be-hls pupil in lonely Sloat naVrecken? and if she grew from girlhood gently into womanhood, and drew her tutor’s unwitting heart after her, until it had no pulse that did not beat for her, ah! who was to blame? Aud iiow--who ioVed her as ho loved her; poor, shamed, ruined, old John Slrcombe? For ho loved wlthout ever having presumed to hopo for possession —loved for the simple rapture of loving her! And now they'spoke of sending him away—of barring him from the presence that made life endurable; “I deserve death, perhaps,” ho cried, wildly, “but I ha.e got my death-blow; I shall not live long to bear my shame; let me live out my poor days near you, then, my lord; do not—do not banish me altogether!" He fell at Lord Inchcape’s feet in an agony of supplication; for a moment hia haggard face looked up towards my lord s with straining eye, then he sank lower yet—he lay prone upon the carpet —he was senseless, and the red blood oozed from his lips. ij’oor, worn, midnight student! Jfhe sweet passion which Is due at twenty-one, had come upon him at sixty —too late! too late! CHAPTER XVIII. “I SHALL NOT FAIL YOU.” That very afternoon, in spite of Mrs Dellamere's most anxious precautions, Col. Accrington succeeded in obtaining an interview with Loveday; and one without witnessed So determined had ho been to catch the young lady alone that there is little doubt that he had availed himself of the services of spies, else how could he. have guessed that she was sauntering by herself in a part of her mother’s grounds far enough from the -house to suit his purpose perfectly? Loveday had just parted from Auberon at the Pavilion gate, and, too happy to go in at once, she had extended her stroll until she found herself at the back wall, where the sun shone warmly, and the lime trees shut out the chill autumn wind. Here she paced to and fro for a halfhour or so, enjoying the warmth, the solitud*, and her radiant thoughts; and little dreaming or the dark, inscrutable face which soon approached amoug the trees, and watched her covetously. She hold a toy pet-dog in her muff, its pretty little snow-white head peering out all ready to respond tb its mistress’ whispered confidences; her first suspicion Os an intruder was caused by the tiny creature’s suddenly quivering-eared alertness and eager excitement. She looked round to see Colonel Accrington approaching her, hat in hand, an expression of iron resolution on his unwelcome face. Now Loveday had learned enough about this fierce,lover of hers since that day of adventure, to turn all her gentle heart to stone as far as he was concerned; the dAy of his magnetic power over her was gone Edgar Arden, dreading the machinations of such an unscrupulous man, had at length decided to arm the innocent girl against his insidious influence, with a knowledge of his true character; he had thereiore written a simple statement that Colonel Accrington deserved no regard from her or any honorable person, as ho was even at his present time guilty of a wrong toward Lord Inchcape which ho could repair, yet would not Edgar forwarded this brief note to Mrs. Dellamere, inviting her to make use of it on her daughter's behalf as she saw fit, but requesting the ladies to confine the knowledge he had given them to themselves. Mrs. Dellamere had handed the note to Loveday that very morning, for the first time uttering ail her own distrust and indlgnatlon ngainst the too diplomatic attache. Imagine then the emotions of timid, girlish Loveday, when all at once her terrible lover faced her in that lonely place! ’ He was silent, brooding bitterly over the dismay and displeasure he read iu her eyes, and waiting for her first words to show him how to manage the conference. She soon collected herself, indignation giving her courage, and said, coldly, ■I must bid you good-mornlhg, sir: I am on my wav home,” and would have left him with a formal bow. but he placed himself at her side, saying, firmly: “Miss Dellamere, I am forced to Intrude upon you thus or never see you alone; forgive me. then; my despairing love is stronger than I " She stopped at that, crimsoning, indignant, and shocked at his audacity. ■*’ “How dore you persist in speaking to mo upon that subject?" cried she; “you know well that I—that Mr. Crecy ” “Have been tied to each other by your respective parents—yes,Miss Dellamere. I know that,” retorted Accrington, disyAdalnfnlly. “But have your own hearts jK’Bealod tho compact? How long is it “ Wince Auberon Crecy's affection for his life-long playmate was that of a brother? A week ago he saw only Lady Mcrrlon Rae through love's golden glamour; and yon—what need have you of half a bound to you by an eternal lave?” L “I am satisfied with Auborun’s. and ,> have no desire to exchange it for yours,” •aid tho young girl, prbudly. “Ah, no, sweet soul: you little know r your own needs!” oSOlalme'd the Colonel in tho low fe ’ent tones he had so often iubjugatod proud spirits with before “It Is no crude, boyish liking which will satisfy a nature liko youra; no dreaming B mystic can long retain your warm-young living love! “Giveyourself tome; I am strong and -patient, and to win is lif e—to dose, death to me. I can teach you how to love mo, and I know how to make my tender

darling happy as an angel fn'heaven • | She chocked his impassioned speech by a gesture of hot repulsion. “You snot-r at Auberon Crecy's youth . and genius.” said (he, Impetuously, I while her oyos flashed wratlf and scoru upon tho offender; “but how Will your I past life compare with his? Is It as crystal pure? Ha- o you as little need of concealments? Thanks, no. 1 prefer to marry a man whose life has been as open | and honorable a> My own to marrying I Richard Accrington with his memories. ” I Accrington was ghastly: tho stroke ■ had gone home to. the one vu nerab e | spot in his Indurated heart. Tho woman I ho madly loved knew ail—know and de-i spiffed him! but what ; ould she know?' perhaps nothing but vague report “Who has dared to sully your Innocent I mind with slanders of my past?” do-j tnanded he with a show of rlghteo is wrath. “Who could have had the bad heart to do it?” “Can you disprove these slanders?” said Loveday scornfully. Ho believed that she had learned nothing definite, and said mournfully: “A'as! Miss Dellamere, what man's past life is fit for a maiden's scanning? We look to womanhood to redeem us from our errors, and true love gives us the future in which to make duo reparation?” “I will have no lover whose record is too shameful for me to road:” cried Loveday fierily; then Abe fastened her Indignant gazo upon’ him and added: “Why do you speak of reparation? have you ever repaired the wrong you did Lord Inchcape? and you ask me to love a man like that!” Accrington started back with a muttered curse, utterly overwhelmed. She did know all —she had -learned his most shameful secret. He was a liar in her sight, basest crime in tho calendar; he had lied away a man's honor, and then built his prosperity upon his victim’s downfall. Oh. if Loveday knew tho blackest of all his secrets he might well despair of winning her, even by force—file before she would’marry a liar And so he has lost her, this fairest, dearest love of his life, the one tbing on the earth he covoted most. And the boy will marry her, they will adore each other. Are they not well matched In purity? No! death, destruction rather! What! is he to see her wrested from his strong hands, in spite of ad tho fierce passion whicji is urging him up to desperation? is ho to be robbed of the being who is more precious to him than the political prize ho was straining for—more precious even, than revenge on , Lord Inchcape? Ah, if she were his they would fly far from scorning England to lovelier lands, where he would drink sweeter happiness than he had yet tasted. If! maddening word! wbat will induce her v At this point In his half delirious thoughts, Accrington started from his rigid attitude with new hope In his eyes; there was one chance for him yet. She had taken the opportunity of his stupefaction to hurry away, only too happy to escape him before worse befell; but thoughts glance swift as light through the brain, and Accrington's reverie had not been long enough to cover a retreat of more than a score of steps. He caught her and barred the way before jsho was out of the sheltered walk; she saw a wonderful change on his face; such grief and humility arrested her in spite of herself. “If I should repair this wrong you reproach me with, what then?” he asked. * Loveday felt her heart stand still. Oh, if he only would do that! The vision of Lord Inchcape, worn with a mysterious grief, desolate in his grandeur and solitary in his prime, passed before her. Did this man hold the key of that locked life? And was it possible that he might be induced to restore tho happiness which had been lost so .ong? “Oh, Colonel Accrington, if you will do that, how I shall thank and honor yOu!” she said, with deep emot.on. “But what if it cost me name and fame and drove me forevet from my native land?” “Tho greater the sacrifice, the more worthy the reparation. Oh, sir! can you hesitate one moment?” “Miss Dellamere, you can win the sacrifice from me, ana you alone. ” She recoiled in wild dismay. “No—oh, in pity, no!” she moaned. “Do not thrust the responsibility upon me. What have Ito do with it?” “Sweetest love, you already have my heart; take my life, too, and mold it as you will. Is it homo and honor or exile and the world’s reprobation?” “Do right. Colonel Accr.ngton, though the heavens should fall.” “And you will award me this little hand which strips me of' the best prizes of a busy life?” “Ah, cruel! You surely could never exact the sacrifice. Shame!” she suddenly cried in her’ anguish. “Can your reparation only be bougnt? Oh, shame, that a soldier should stoop to such a craven thought!” And she moved away, weeping bitterly, her hopes completely crushed. Accrington could only gnaw his lip in sickening abasement. How could he have hoped that he could build a claim on that act of common honesty? She only despised him the more for the odious suggestion. He thought the end had come, but no. To his surprise, she came to him presently. and began to plead with her whole soul for Lord Inchcape. Would not Colonel Accrington perform this just act, and be worthy of her lifelong gratitude and prayers? He stood fihje and frowning, and lot her pour forth her sweet beseeching; he was weaving his web of thought busily. When he had formed his purpose, a peculiar flash lit his gloomy eye—a faint smile played about his mouth for a moment; but he subdued all such signs of self-gratulation before the simple girl could catch their evil significance, and with well-feigned agitation said: “You have conquered. How can I resist you? I lovo you: you bid mo destroy mysolf—for cold duty’s sake alone. Well, 1 obey you. Ha! ha! will Crecy love you like that? but let that pass; since I make reparation to my ancient foe at your command, will you be my agent? ah, you shrink from the suggestion; forgive me! what right have I. to expect any sympathy or support from you?” “You wrong me. Colonel Accrington, indeed you do!” faltered Loveday, who could scarce beliovo him for joy. “I owe you all the aid I can give you. besides my heartfelt gratitude. Yet 1 cannot see how I dare intermeddle in Lord Inchcape's private affairs.” “I exact no such imprudence; I simply ask you to.be the bearer of a do nment which imrd Inchcape Would give his life to obtain—for it will establish-—” “I will carry it to him.” Loveday interrupted hastily, shrinking from learning any more of the Earl's secret from -We-ehetnyr—“tt-lff-make for all that you are willing to suffer in the cause of right.” Accrington could not quite repress a flitting sneer, but hastened towards his purpose. “I thank you, Miss Dellamere: with yoilT corporation I feel strong enough tocompfeto the-sacrifice without flinching. Without It. I confess I dread the whisperings ,of my stubborn pride, for you must not forget how much I am about to lose If Ido this thing—the best of my existence.” “I shall take the document to Lord Inchcape,” murmured Loveday again. •When shall you send it me?” (

“I shall not send It; 1 shall trust no human being save you with tho weapon which is to destroy mo. ■ I shall bring it to you—to-night-—” Ho paused; she looked up wondortngly at his pale fano and glittering eyes. ••Tu-night,-he njuntiiiuod; “and you must cotrio to me; I shall bo at yonder gate In the wall waiting you. And you must come a'one. ” I Loveday started, flashing a suspicious look at him. “That is too much to expect,” said i she haughtily; “there can be no necessl- > ty for such a thing: and I have not i found you so trustworthy, that 1 should i trust you again I decline,to come hero j alone to meet Colonel Accrington toI night ” i He flung on his heel with a short ; laugh. “That ends the matter,” said he hurshly; “I, too decline to grant Miss Deliamere s prayer. Farewell!” He was actually going, thought Loveday, and once more all her hopes wore vanishing away; she could not but recall the Wily schemer, just as he had intended. “You may have reasons for such a request; at least let me hear them,” said she anxiously. “I have, but I fear that they will have little weight with Miss Dellamere,” retorted he bitterly. “My own safety depends upon the fidelity of my messnger. Hah! why humiliate myself needlessly? 1 will plead no more. You were not In earnest, neither was I. Let us consider the whole matter a jest. ” “1 cannot—l dare not!” cried she In groat distress. “1 should bo wretched forever if I wore to abandon Lord Inchcape, now that you make it depend on me whether you will do him justice or not. Is there no other wav?” “That woy or none!” said Accrington, sternly. “Am I a dog to be treated with open distrust at the same time that you are r ady to accept such a terrible sacrifice from me? Enough; my safety requires some precaution, and in tho whole world -yau -S'i'e Mfe-onty tatfflg to Whom I feel Inclined to, trust it-” M “I will come,” faltered Loveday, trembling. He drew a long breath of intense relief. “Thank you!” said he, earnestly. “I shall be at the gate by nine o'clock tonight with the paper, which you will not deliver until to morrow morning. I must be far away ere then ” He gazed sadly in the sweet, troubled face before him; his voice softened and sank. “I shall not full you, Loveday, even though I am destroying my life at your bld. I could not fail you, knowing that you were waiting for me yonder alone, and that for the last time we two shared a secret between us!” He left her at last; left her overwhelmed with apprehension and doubt. It was so very hard t i believe in him after the day at Silvcrstream! And now came the full realization of what she had premised to do. In the hurry and bewilderment of the interview, urged on by Accrington, she had been too intent on fighting Lord Inchcape’s battle to perceive all the consequences involved in her promise; she saw them too clearly now. She must keep Accrington’s confidence, yes, even from Auberon and her mother, until to morrow morning; she must risk a meeting with him unknown to every one; and. finally, she must herself bear the fateful document to tho haughty Inchcape, who would, no doubt, be plunged in amazement at the extent of her audacity and knowledge of his most delicate affairs. — ~ 1 And then, would her mamma ever forgive her Imprudence when she confessed it? what would Auberon think of her granting a private interview to the man he had rescued her from? Girlish little Love lay burst into tears of sheer fright, ahd heartily wished herself out of the worst scrape she had yet been in; but suddenly a thought of Lord Inchcape’s restored happiness shone like bright sunshine upon her drooping spirits, and she flung off her fears indignantly. “Oh fie! to be such a poltroon, instead of dancing with joy at getting a black wrong righted at last!” she exclaimed, dashing away her tears. “Am I not, Puck, you poor neglected mortal?” Here she picked up her forgotten and whimpering dog, and wiped her eyes on its snowy curls. “Come, you love: we’ll keep our own counsel and go through our adventure valiantly; see if we can't play mouse for once. I’uck, and gnaw through the net which has imprisoned Lord Inchcape so long, and set him free.” bhe set her pretty teeth hard and breathed quickly, while her color rose and her eyes flashed. “I’m going to get that paper if I have to cry for it!” muttered she: and off she skimmed home with tho infinitesimal Puck scampering after; and neither of them confessed a word to Mrs. Deliamere. ’ The few hours which intervened before nine, were very restlessly spent by Miss Loveday: but she clung about her mother, and would not review her terrors again. Auberon chanced to be engaged that evening to dine with a neighboring family, and had paid his daily jtisit to his lady-love earlier; so that the girl was forced to commit the promised indiscretion with >ut the comfort of a last interview with Auberon, and without having been tempted to divulge the secret. Eight o'clock came; she rose from her mamma’s footstool to hide her agitated face at the piano; half-past, and she was. still playing; ten minutes to nine: and ‘ she skimmed out of the drawing-room without the slightest attempt at excuse, and——stayed out. T CHAPTER XIX. DOWN TO HIS DEATH. Trembling with excitement, yet nerved to the courage of desperation, Loveday approached the lonely gate iii the wall, aud stood listening intensely for any sound to warn her of Accrington's proximity. There was nothing to be heard but the sough of the wintry wind through the dry eaves, and the baying of the far-away hound. But the lane on the other side of tho wall was thickly carpeted with tho gross of disuse, and ho might easily be there with a dozen rutilans behind him, aud no footfall bo heard. Then tho stable clock struck nine, and an imperative hand knocked upon the thick open door. One last convulsive bound of the heart, and Loveday found herself fa e to face with him she expected. Her innocent eyes scanned his face; never before had she caught that look of infernal triumph. She shrank back, and his iron clasp closed about her wrist; he drew her towards him with a burst of reckless passion. “Is it not for tho last time, my own love?” he whispered, beseechingly; “why grudge me one little., kindness? You know how desperate 1 am to-night.” She let her hand lie in his, lot hlg arm Steal round her waist; sMo longer heeded what he did; she felt his hand touch hers no more than" if she had turned to stone; for Auberon Crecy was beside them, gazing iu speechless agitation, and at tho same instant two strangers sprang from the shelter of the wall outside, and advanced on Accrington. Accrington surveyed the Intruders, anti uttpred_» tierce exclamation of astonishinont. “What! you treacherous? You have betrayed mo, Loveday!” ho cried. “Oh, monstrous! I could have staked my life upon your loyalty. Ah, well, I am no longer bound to give you this prize—yon have forfeited itt* He snatched out an

.< !»!-”■*■ - .. r —— envelope, and showed It, tauntingly, then crumpled It up in Ills band. “No, no, give it me; 1 have done nothing to forfeit It!” site stammered. - “I , have kept your secret ” She could say . no rnqre, for swift as a magleal transformation, she and Accrington were outside the gate, and tho latter was turning the key on Auberon and the two strangers, who remained Inside. ' A closed carriage, drawn by two magnificent horses, which she recognized as Accrington s, dashed forward from a short distance, where they had evident'y 1 awaited their owner’s pleasure; and without stopping to check Lovcday’s I terrified screams, ho tore open the ci ach , door, and proceeded to spring inside. He was flying, and ho was taking tho ; precious confession with him! That maddening thought drove away every selfish fear; the heroism in gay little Loveday’s blood fired up; she remembered only that Lord Inchcape’s honor was at stake, and that she must not fail him. now that she was all ho had to depend upon “You shall not break your promise!” cried she, swooping upon him, and winding her soft arms around his, so that he could not enter tl.e carriage door without thrusting her away by force, an alternative which he did not seem inclined to take. “And why not, Loveday?" asked lie, looking down In her lovely little face, with its new expression of resolve, and suppressing a smile. “Why not, my girl? You have deceived me, you see ” “I solemnly declare 1 have not!” she answered, and by this time she had seized his clenched hand, aud was try ing witli ail her dainty might to open tho iron fingers. He dallied one cr two moments longer with her, so unspeakable sweet was her close coi tact to his hungering love; but Anberon’s voice broke the spell, and urged him forward. Engrossed as Loveday had been, she had been quite aware that some sort of struggle was taking, place inside the wall, though«nothfng reached her but an occasional’panting exclamation of one of tho : rough men she had seen in the lane: but now Auberon called out loud and clear: 1 “Here wo are, Edgar, most p'easantly engaged. Come on, old fellow; we’ll catch him yet!” Accrington's demon look came back: “Ha, Arden, too!” muttered he. between his teeth, Ho suddenly passed his arm around Loveday’s waist, and swung her into the carriage, speaking a word or two to hfs coachman as he did so; next moment the carr age was dashing down the lane like a whirlwind, and Loveday was uttering shriek after shriek, without being heard by a soul save Accrington, who clasped her in his arms with giant strength, and let her scream as she would, with her lace crushed against h's b ca-t Even then, while using his superior strength, like a dastard, against a woman, his yearning love rose uppermost, and he pressed his pallid face upon her silken head, plead ng with her in heartrending tones, to forgive him. “Hush, hush! my darling, do not struggle so! Who will ever love you as I love you? No, no, sweet. I cannot let you leave me; I have de-troyed my life to win you. Loveday, you annotfearme so very much, dear? how is it that she will not love me when I —oh, God, she is my all! Tears, my girl: let me. catch them on my heart! far each one you shall have a life’s, devotion. Oh, Loveday, Loveday. ” He wept; scalding drops fell upon her brow; they were wrung from the one pure spot in that guilty heart She lay still at last; she was exhausted with struggling; she lay on his breast half swooning. Her hat had long ago faden to the floor.of the carriage; her yellow hair flowed wildly about her waist, bathing his arms and hands, tilling him with rapture. She had run out to keep her tryst innocently, ail unprepared fora journey: a graceful trifle of white chenille swathed the bare shoulders of her dinner costume, and her feet were shod with nothing more than black velvet brodequins. But Accrington was prepared for all this; when the desperate struggle was over, and her weakness succumbed to his strength, then she should see how idolatrously he could love' and provide for her. . _ - [to be continued. | THE SICILIANS. Their History One Record of Oppression and Spoliation. Sicily is one of the most unfortunate of islands. Separated from Italy by a strait two miles wide the islanders have suffered the combined disadvantages of isolation and subjugation. Under the Greeks they were misgoverned and oppressed, and it they enjoyed independence during the reign of Dionysius, “the tyrant of Syracuse,” their condition was not improved. Carthage dominated Sicily for a while. Under Rome, rich patricians sent gangs of slaves to till the Sicilian estates, until the yeomen of the island were all ruined. From the Ctesars to the Bourbons, as often as Italy has changed masters, Sicily has been regarded by e?tch in turn as part of the spoils of conquest, and the people, too few and weak to resist their tyrants openly, have had no recourse against the direst oppression except ‘ the secret society, the stealthy assassin, and brigandage. Under the present Italian government the Sicilians are less oppressed and more hopeful; but they have to outgrow and undo the accumulated mischiefs of 3,000 years of subjugation, during which they have never been governed except for the advantage either of a foreign despot or feudal chief of their own blood, git is surprising that, after such an experience, a majority of the people should have retained the most essential virtues of human beings; just the Irish have under similar oppression and spoliation. The British consul posted there, in his last official report, described the condition of the Sicilian farmers and also testifies to their good disposition. Such is the poverty of the peasantry that they are wholly unacquainted with any sort of luxury, even with tobacco, the poor solace of the poorest in other lands. Their food is mostly the hardest kind of rye bread, which they mitigate with a raw onion or a small quantity of beans or cabbage. A little inferior olive oil, very strong in point of odor, occasional serves as butter to their black bread. As for the laborers, they live in houses composed of a single rootu, _athich-Us-- ; shared by the pigs, goats the donkey, and ’the chickens. In spite of this grinding and hopeless poverty the consul describes them as moral, polite, (patient, extremely industrious, and'wonderfully prudent. In Sicily, he /emarks, are seen “creatures clothbd in rags, living m the very last .Jltemaof subsistence to whwh humain nature seems capable of being reduced, but enduring the hardships of thibir lot with a resignation for which the joyous spirit of the old Greek* .pastoral poet would have found no notes of recognition. -I-,.. , V

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Fall and Winter Clothing! Do you want to save the middleman’s profit on your Fall Clothing purchases. If so, bear in mind that PIXLEY & co. Are the only Manufacturing Dealers in Fort Wayne, and the only parties who can sell you Clothing at Manufacturers Prices. Our Fall aua Winter Stock is "ow ready and on inspection will show >i to t> ■■ ’he assortment ever shown in the city. Every Department is loaded with new choice Clothing for Men, Boys and Children. When ready for your Fall Clothing bear in mind the advantages, offered by the Manufacturers and look over our stock. PIXLEY db CO., 16 and 18 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne. QUEEN'S FRENCH DISCOVERIES. “More wonderful tljan KOCH’S LYMPH. Discovered by the greatest French Scientist. TRIED.TESTED and INDORSED by the people of all Europe. SIOO will be paid for any case of failure or t,he slightest injury. l: BRIHEMESS aaMW- “■ «" fME Or liquor habit positively cured and /'WHO' 1 ? m-.-olved and permanent!,- ref-. ved the taste for liquor forever destroyed / \ ■ft l ii <^ s<overy without the knowledge of Patient by I ... idMEp ) QUIIN S ANTi-H AIM »N f administering QUEEN'S SPECIFIC. P° un <i warrant to destroy .the HARMLESS anU TASTELESS. Can / \ RTOWth iorever. it cauae.no wt'naiid, be given in a cap of tea or coffee. It/ WEBB*------' 7 \?'! m ? n > u . fe °. r dtacoit.f the nx/ never fails. Hundradi Cured. A Guar- 11 1 anleed Cara In Even Cate. Price I 2 7R> - s y dby a Bm. Sent Tree faun Observation on RiikiagHMgK*-?: ■*< Price. TI.OO per package. Seri .re receipt of price with Cull directions, 1 f«om otaeryation on receipt «i or-.ee. bv Express C. O. D. or by mail, post- J * lth fu “ J'" < tions, by 1 a press < O age paid by us. D - or by m “ 1 P°* ta Ke paid b > “*• With everyarde'we wad a baxof (HORA SKIN BRAUTIFTKR FD P F RemitbyP.O.Orderrr Re -io i -t To insure prompt delivery give full address'; kindly mention this paper. ■ ■ % Letter. Postage stamp's re-x-ivt-i qqEEN CHEMICAL N., 174 RACE STREET, CINCINNATI, ONIO.—-—-I ndianapoi is Busi nessU n i versitY OboBRTAjrrASTitiTTON. north pisJbtlvania st.. WHM Block, Oppositi Posr-Oyrrcs. ty; timeshort; expenses low; no fee for Diploma; a Business School in an unrivaled commercial center: endorsed and patronised by railroad, iutMstrial, professional and business aea * who employ skilled help: no charge for positions; nnequaled in the success of itsgnwtaates. SEMD FOR aEGAHT CATALOGUE. _ HEEB & OSBORN, Proprietors,

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