Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1905 — Page 6

Absentminded Maria

....By CATHERINE BURGESS....

It would have been an Injustice to Dr. Jnrdine and to his state of mind on a certain January evening in the year it-doesn’t-matter-what to say that be was in a bad temper. It was beyond that—a disgust with himself, the world and life so consuming as to make his outward actions almost automatic, so separate were they from his inner self. Yet professional hnbit was strong. The patients In the long wards saw no difference as he stopped kere and there in his tour of Inspection and asked the usual questions. Only one young Irish girl, with the clearness of death in her eyes, laid her hand on his as he touched her tenderly and whispered: “Ye’d bettker be cornin’ wid me, docther, dear. Thlngs'll be stralghter—there.” It was not the first time he had thought of It. Really, the inner voice questioned as he listened to the report of the bead nurse, what good was his life to the world anyway? Here he had gone halfway across the continent this bitter January to attend at a great operation, and the man had died after all. He was not necessary In the hospital. There were a dozen better men. His wife—but he turned from that thought Instinctively. His sister—she would forget he had lived or died at the sight of a Lafayette plate. The head nurse had finished her report. He looked at his desk piled with mall. “I can’t read It tonight," he decided aloud. “The top one came yesterday by messenger,” the head nurse said. “It is marked ‘lmportant.’ ” And she retired softly. Dr. Jardlne broke the seal. “Dear Brother"—the note ran—“l have heard of some extraordinary old Staffordshire op In Ulster county, and I start In ten minutes. Cornelia Frye knows It, too. so you see there Is no time to lose. I may be back before you return from the west, but In case I do not I Inclose keys. We have moved In your absence.” [He smiled at the we.] "The new apnrtment Is 19 East Eighty-fourth street. The Janitor of the old one was Impertinent. It Is on the second floor, to the left. Your room is at the end of the hall. Your affectionate sister,

The note was so characteristic, the situation so fitting a climax to hla wt>ek of work and strain, that hla

DR. JARDINE WARCHED HER, AMAZED.

seust* of humor wan touched. “Per- I feet," he murmured to himself us he j sent for u cub. At ID East Eighty-fourth street the cabmuu hud to work with voice ami hand to rouse his fare. "I never knowed auy geuTiuau so far gone before d In the moruing,” he : observed to the area ratlings. Unconscious of the impression he had left behind biro. Dr. Jardlne stumbled up the front steps. “Jardlne, sir? Out, I believe, Bir,” said a sleepy hall boy. "I know; I am Dr. Jardlne.” The boy stared, suecuinl>cd to the voice of authority and dozed aguln. In the room nt the end of the hall the principal object of Interest to the weary man was the bed, a four poster, with curtains, surprising enough to one who wns used to "Sleeping on an Iron cot. “Confound Marla!” he grumbled. “If she starts collecting untlijue furniture as well as plutes I am lost!” The four poster wore a very Inviting air despite Its unexpectedness. Dr. Jardlne slowly pulled oft hts shoes and divested himself of coat and waistcoat. “I must lie down a moment,” be murmured, “and—think—this—over.” And the bed received him Into Its depths. He dreamed. A weird procession passed before hint like the figures in a frieze—and every one was his wlfel Now she was laughing, now dancing, now weeping, now stern as the angel outside paradise, always gazing at bint with unseeing eyes. He struggled to reach her, but could not. Ho beard ber retreating footsteps—retreating, yet sounding always nearer. Striving to solve the puzzle, be awoke. The footsteps continued, not loud and ominous as In bis dream, but light, flitting steps. They reminded him of some one he had known. For a moment he stared, bewildered, into the darkness of the curtained bed, the steps seeming to echo from his dream. Then he remembered. Marla was In Ulster oounty. Who was the Intruder? He parted the car-

talus a finger** breadth and - looked out The room beyond was dimly lighted. Trunks stood open, with books and clothing in orderly plies beside them. The clink of silver came from the room across the ball. "Looting the place, by Jove!” the doctor whispered. He half arose, but at the sound of returning steps he sank back, his eye at the curtain parting. “Of all things In heaven and earthl” Instead of leaping out he drew the edges closer. “A woman I” A woman it was who had entered the adjoining room and who proceeded with a businesslike air to store an armful of silver in one of the yawning trunks. Dr. Jardine watched her, amazed. Her back was toward him, and he noted its graceful lines as she lifted and bestowed her booty. She looked a lady. Gradually he began to feel like a peeping Tom rather than an outraged householder. How should he announce his presence? Would she faint? What should be do with her? What would Marla say?

At last she lifted the little shaded lamp and turned straight toward him. Not four feet from him she put the lamp down and sighed like a tired child. He wondered afterward how he lived through that moment. That she, the woman he still loved, who bore his name, who had forsaken him—could Bhe have become a common thief? Incredible! It was a nightmare. The curtains stifled him. He tore them apart. The woman saw a pale, gasping face fronting her, the eyes horror struck, as of one looking on a ghost. An Instant her own matched It; then she fainted. “Molly!” he cried and sprang to her. She revived readily. He remembered she had never been a fainting woman. She clung to him. "Robert,” she whispered, “that horrible man!” Then, watching his face, she let go her hold. "Robert! Were you he?” He nodded, unable to speak. “What did you do It for? It was too dreadful! I thought it was a burglar! How did you find me?’’ “Find you? I opened my eyes and saw you!” “Of course, but how did you know I was here?” “What do you mean? How did you know I was here?” he demanded.

“Are you trying to make a joke of It?” she cried. “You creep Into my rooms like a thief”— “A thief!” he echoed. “Your rooms! Aren’t they mine? They knew my name downstairs” “You are more ungenerous thau I could have expected," she Interrupted. “Whose name could I bear but yours? You are strangely forgetful!" “Noy” he answered; “no, Molly, I never forget. If I only could! I shall go mad solue day remembering!” Then, pulling himself together, he said: “Forgive tills business, Molly. It’s queer enough, but It’s some mistake of Marla’s. She has taken a new apartment, and—and evidently this is not it I thought it was. Maybe l made a mistake myself. I was dead tired. Anyhow, I’ll get out. I can go somewhere, of course."

"MARIA.”

“It Is hardly worth while,” she replied. "It will soon be morning anyhow. Jenuy and I have been packing all night, or, rather, I have, since she fell asleep taking down pictures. We sail tomorrow on the Oceanic.” He did not answer. The excitement had faded from his face and left it white and haggard. She came closer. “Robert, I would never have gone to you. I had injured you too much. I know now It was my own fault—my owu jealousy. But that does not matter. We shall Boon be separated, perhaps forever. Fate orOod has brought us together for a moment first. Forgive me!” Two hours later there was a knock at the door. Dr. Jardlne and his wife looked nt each other with eyes in which laughter and* panic mingled. “And you are a respectable widow lady!” he mocked. But it was only old Jinny who appeared upon the threshold. Her hands and eyes went up In happy gesticulation.

“Thank the Lawd,” «he cried, “the two ntubbornes’ folks in the wo’ld have done come together again! An’ Mis’ Molly, the’s a tel’phone fer the doctali from the horspltal. Mis' Jardlne's jest raisin’ New Yawk because he ain’t come home, an’ ” “But I have come home!” cried Dr. Jardlne. “Where's the telephone, Jinny?” In n moment he returned, laughing. "This Is ID East, Isn't it?” he Inquired. "Well, my sister Marla ‘Jest natcbelly,’ as Jinny would say, wrote ‘Bust’ when she meant West. I never thought I should live to bless the absentmludedhess of Marla, but heaven knows I do now with all my heart and ■oul!” And, though Molly was silent, she felt for the first time that she truly loved her sister-in-law. ,

The Loudon Tatler tells why no hymn under thirty-seven Is uow sung at tho Bngllsh church at Monte Carlo. A member of the congregation, a certain English peer, once w r ent to the rooms on Sunday Immediately after the morning service and put the maximum on thirty-two, the number of the last hymn. It turned up, and the “Inspiration” was widely talked about, as such things are In the frivolous society of the principality. The next Sunday the little church was crowded, and, the last hymn being again a low number, an unseemly rush to the rooms took place directly It was announced. Curiously enough, the number again turned up, and the bank was badly hit. On the following Sunday the church would not hold all the would be worshipers, but their ungodly intent was frustrated, as all the hymns were “off the board,” and have been so ever since

Hymn No. 32 Won.

NEWSPAPER TRIUMPHANT.

It is gratifying to note that what is said to be the largest single advertising appropriation ever made —that of the Liquozone Company for nearly a million and a half dollars—is to be devoted almost entirely to the newspapers. Nothing is so promising to the future of the business as the way the newspaper is lately coming to be recognized as the one medium for profitable publicity. The department stores and local merchants, the breakfast foods and biscuit makers, the railroads and steamship lines, the theatres and cicuses, and first and last the proprietary medicines have come to understand that the newspaper is the right place in which to put their money with an assurance that it will be returned many fold. The newspapers themselves have been the educators. They have broken the light to the advertiser through sheer force of their own excellence. —Publisher’s Guide.

LOW RATE EXCURSIONS TO PORTLAND, OREGON

Account Lewis and Clark Exposition will be in effect via Wisconsin Central Railway. If you intend to go to Portland this year ask the ticket agent to make your ticket read via Wisconsin Central between Chicago and St. Paul. Pullman sleepers, free reclining chair cars and a la Carte meals make the journey comfortable and pleasant. Further information cheerfully given by addressing C. C. Hill, T. A„ 204 Clark St., Chicago, Illinois.

“NIAGARA ON THE LAKE,”

is reached by the way of the 1.1. & I. Ry., Nineteenth Annual Niagara Falls Excursion, which is to be run on Wednesday, August 9th, 1905. Low rates of fare, through trains, running solid from I, I. & I. stations after dinner on that date, and reaching Niagara Falls for breakfast Thursday morning. See bills for particulars, call on ticket agent, or write to, Mr. Geo. L. Forester, D. P. A., South Bend, Ind.

160 Acres Free! Walk, Write or Telegraph.

In the best spring wheat belt in the world, in the clear sunshine where health is improved, Then waste no time; if you cauuot come and look for yourself, have the locator of government land to file for you. Write for particulars. B. F. Gaines & Co. Hanley, Assa.

LOOK HERE!

I sell nothing but the best; no chances given away, but firstclass goods. I have them for sale. C. A. Roberts. Bring in your eggs, highest prices paid. Fendig’s Fair. Meet me on the I. I. & I. Niagara Falls Excursion, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1905, Now is the time to feed Hominy Meal, only S2O per ton, and 100 lbs. is equal in feed to three bushels of corn. For sale at Rensselaer Feed Store. For Rent: —A desirable room for department store, also office rooms and basement at the corner of Washington and Front streets, Rensselaer, Indiana. Baughman & Williams. Ten tons beßt grade fertilizer in stock and will be sold in any quantity desired at Rensselaer Feed Store.

BOYS, DON’T FORGET IT.

I can make you and your girl both happy with one of my rubber tired buggies. They are high class. C. A. Roberts.

OAK LUMBER

From Arkansas, good. Screen Doors with all trimmings. Ladders, cheaper than you can make them, at Gwin’s Lumber Yard.

FOR EXCHANGE.

A two story brick business block, with business room below and five living rooms above, on two lots with good barn, rented for $lO and all in good shape. Will trade this property clear for property in this town or farm, and assume or pay cash difference. The property is in a town in Benton county. G, F. Meyebs, Rensselaer, Ind.

5 PER CENT LOANS.

We can. positively make yon a loan on better terms than you can procure elsewhere. No “red tape. 1 ’ Commission the lowest. No extras. Funds unlimited. See us before borrowing or renewing an old loan and we will save you money. IRWIN & IRWIN. 1 O. O, F. Building.

JAY W. WILLIAMS ; THE FURNITURE AND CARPET DEALER. I; The Dealer in A Large Stock | Carpets, Furniture I j Go-Carts ;i : Is Complete. f | Call and Examine Price* | REMEMBER THE PLACE- ; Opposite Public Square, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. ;j

STATEMENT OP THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OP RENSSELAER, IND., MARCH 14, 1905. RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. Loans... $225.387 36 Capital Stock. $ 30.000 '0 U. 8. and County Bonds... 26,100 00 Surplus and Profits 15,724 39 Bank Building 7,000 00 Circulation 7.500 00 Cash and due From banks 70,809 06 Deposits 276,052 03 $329,276 42 $829,276 42 DIRECTORS. A.Parklson, JohnM. Wasson. E. L. Hollingsworth, President. Vice-President. Cashier. James T. Randle. Oeo. E. JTnrray. fm loons 0 Specially 1 Share 01 w paironaoe is sohciim. Blacksmith and Wood-Work Shop FRONT ST. NORTH OF K. P. BUILDING. Wm. i Blacksmithing and Repairing Horse-Shoeing, Boiler and Engine Work, Windmills, Tanks and Supplies, Well Drilling and Well Repairing, _ £t) MACHINE WORK A SPECIALTY. Residence Plume 259 ELITER QWIN & CO. Ransom Rounty, north Rakota, Aft Introduction. —We will introduce to you in a few words the famous Red River Valley, the great bread basket of the world, the land that will make your fortune We have selected this field for our work, because we can give you more for your money, than in any other part of the United States. The world talks about the enormous grain fields of this region, in the heart of the American continent where we supply humanity with bread. The fertility of our soil cannot be surpassed. Our climate is beautiful and makes people strong and healthy. Our railroad facilities and markets are good. Our beef cattle fattened on native grass sell at top prices Our winters have very little snow and permit stock to graze out of doors at any time. Oar people are progressive, energetic and intelligent. Our school system is recognized as one of the best in the West. We have many churohes of all denominations. We have rural free delivery and country telephones. Our country roads are excellent. Our land can be bought at the present time at from S2O to $35 per acre, but the people are moving west in large numbers, and are settling this country fast. It will be but a few years and the bargains will be gone, land will soon sell from $75 to S3OO per acre, This has been the case in all the older states and it will be so here. Remember the wise words of the great Horace Greeley, when he said, “Go west, young man, go west and grow up with the country.” Since the landing of the Pilgrims, the people have been pushing west. Your forefathers cleared the forest and built homes, which have become valuable. Why do you hesitate to profit by their experience? Teke advantage of the opportunity, shake the dust from your feet, and seize your last chance to get a home cheap. Nature has made this beautiful country for you to live in, and we ask you to come and look it over, get a home and be happy. We will now appeil to yonr good judgment and ask you to sell your small farm; or if you have a few thousand in oash to come out to whe e you can get from 1 to 5 acres for the oost of one in the East. It will be a pleasant trip for you to take, we will treat you right and give you a square deal. We will be pleased to have you look us up.

The Improved Farmland Company, LISBON, NORTH DAKOTA.

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES’ CURDS. Jordan Township. Tbe undersigned, trustee of Jordan township, attends to official business at his residence on the drat Saturday of each month; alsps at the Shide schoolbouse on the east side, on the third Saturday of each month between the hours of 9 a. m . and 8 p. m. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address, Goodland. Ind. R-F-D. CHAS. E. SAGE, Trustee. Milroy Township. The undersigned, trustee of Milroy township, attends to official business at his residence on tbe first and third Saturdays of each month. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address. McCoysburg, Ind. W. C. HUSTON, Trustee. Nowton Township. The undersigned, trustee of Newton township, attends to official business at bis residence on Thursday of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address Rensselaer, Indiana. Phone 38-A Mt. Ayr Exchange. W, B. YEOMAN. Trustee. Marlon Township. The undersigned, trustee of Marion township. attends" to official business at bis office, over tbe First National Bank of Rensselaer, on Fridays and Saturdays of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address Rensselaer, Indiana. CHARLES F. STACKHOUSE. Trustee. Union Township. The undersigned, trustee of Union township. attends to official business at his residence on Friday of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern bemselves accordingly. Postoffice address, Rensselaer. Indiana. R, F. O. 3. HARVEY DAVISSON, Trustee. Gillam Township. The undersigned, trustee of Gillam township, attends to official business at his residence on Fridays of each week. Persons having business with me will please govern themselves accordingly. Postoffice address, Medaryviile. Ind. THEODORE PHILLIPS. Trustee.

Poland China Hogs FOR SALE OF EITHER SEX. Sow. sired by (Ohio’s Wichita Chief. Captain Sunshine and Sure Perfection the Great, bred to a son of L. A W. and Sore Perfection 83089. Prices reasonable. J. F. FENWICK, R.F. D. No. 1. Goodland, Ind,

Upholstering and Repairing Havlnfr told my bicycle repair business, I have concluded to put in the place of it, and in connection with my undertaking business, a first-class Upholstering and Qenoral Furniture Repair Business. I have secured the services of a first-class upholsterer. Work called for and delivered to any part of the city. Satisfaction guaranteed. ’PHONE 56. A. B. COWGILL.

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