Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 32, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 February 1880 — Page 6

THE MAIL

A PA?ER FOR THE PEOPLE.

"DEAR JOHN.*'

Dear John, he wants to marry lie told me so to day II made me glad, It made me sad,

I knew not what to say.

I answered "yes," answered "no The words they ran together— 1 Mtld "John, stay." I Bald, -"John, go,' iPS -And shook like any fea her,

John, he want® to marry m«— ,. I saw It long ago It made me gtad, It made me sad.

For, oh 1 he loves me so I

I pat him off, I led him on, Whene'er we met together I Changed my fickle mind for John

With every change of weather. Bear John, he wants to marry me, And bids me now decide It makes me glad, it makes me sad—

I've laughed, and then I've cried Par John he waits, and Bob he waits—

They want me both together: Sore never mind was in such stiaits Before on holm or heather, gr —Hartford Timet.

BRTTBB LUCK ANOTHER TEAR.

Ob never sink 'neath Fortune's frown, But brave her with a shout of oheer, And front her fairly—tace her down—

She's only stern to those who fear! Hare's "Better lack another year I"* Another year 1

Aye, better lack another year! We'll have her smile instead of sneer— A thousand smiles for every tear,

With home made glad and goodly cheer, And better luck another year— Another year!

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The damsel Fortune still denies The plea that yet delights her ear '71s but our manhood that she tries,

She's coy to those who doubt and fear, Shell grant the suit another year I r&r Another year I HereV "better luck another year."

She now denies the golden prise But spite of frown ana scorn and sneer, Be firm, and we will win and wear

With home made glad and goodly cheer, In better luck another year! Another year!

W. OILMOKBBXKMf 59

-, From the Novelist,

LOTTIE,

THE SEWING GIRL -OK, TH1— MYSTERY OF THE IRON CHEST,

IRF ALEXANDER ROBBBTBON X.

[This story was begun in The Mall, Jan 17th. Back numbers can be had of new accents, or by sending five cents for each oopy to the office of the Saturday Eyening Mall .J

[n CHAPTER XII. WON AND IiOOT. Roger had become a frequent visitor at the tenement now, and he was always weloome, for they owed him much. Besides, hia disposition was saeh as to attract almost every one toward him.

He was gentle, kind, but firm aa a rock In defense of the right. Joe soon declared he loved the artist, something he had never said in regard to Bernard Hastings, and as for little Kenny, he seemed to think Roger wns bia especial

_J.rs. Dayton was also charmed, and mentally oompared ber two gentlemen visitors to the detriment of Bernard. Trne, be was more styllah and band* some, and seemed a perfect gentleman, but he lacked a quality of true manliness that was to be

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of tho artist. Bernard was not loug in discovering that he had a rival, but he was powerleas to prevent the encroachment. From Lottie he laarncd how Roger had saved little Kenny's life, bat the girl said nothing of the debt she owed him, for it was locked up in the aeepest recesses of her heart, where sacred memories were hidden.

The young man knew that Roger had thought a good deal of his sister, but did not understand the case. He noted the flush that came upon her face whenever lie casually mentioned Roger's name, and tbe mystery grew deeper.

No longer wa9 Roger to be pitied because of his poverty. Wealth had poured in upon him, lame seemed within his grasp, for he was now able to paint as his inspiration urged, and not what a tasteless but moneyed customer might order.

What was bad in Bernard's nature now catne to the surface. He loved Lottie passionately, and when he found be had lost his place in her regard, as he thought, he became furiously bitter against Roger.

His friend the doctor bad received a lesson that told Bernard he could not insult the artist with impunity. Pureunut to his threat, the doctor had followed Lottie home one uigbt, and ascertained where she lived.

Then he haunted tbe vicinity in the evening, and leered at her in what he thought was a captivating way. Poor Lottie began to grow irlgbteoed, several times bo had darea to add her by saying: "Can't I see you home, my dear?" or '•Yon are late mis evening, Miss Dayton, and my friend Hastings has depudated mo to see you home."

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She always hurried past him iike a frightened bird, for there was a wicked look in hia eyes that made her shudder.

In the end she was afraid to come home aloue, and Joe used to have to meet her.

One night Roger chanced to see the wLoie performance from a distance, an 4 wheu next be was alone with Lottie he managed to get an explanation. He said uoUiin« *fter having heard the etorv, bat Ldjttie saw h|a teeth shut dose a#d a fi&h into bis eyes, and somehow'she knew that ber troubles in that quarter were over.

The doctor troubled her no more. Roger's treatment was dimple bnt efflcaoiou*. Meeting the fellow just in front of the club house one day, be halted him, and in stern tones demandad that be sbooM send an apology to Miss Dayton for his insulting obtrusivenm.

Tbe doctor took in bis measure, saw that be was a heavier man than the artist, and gave a point blank refusal, coupled with oaths.

While he was yet wasting hia sweet breath on tbe empty air. Roger raised his light bambeo cane and gave the fellow a severe trouncing an til be cried for quarter, much to tbe amuaement of the crowd that gathered like magic. "There is my card you know where to find me if necessary. You will be granted any desire you may have for another mealing," awl ao asking the artist walked away, while the doctor was led Into the club boose.

Five minutes later the police arrived and arrested two bootblacks who chanced to be embroiled in a slugging match with their boxes, and whom

they oarried away In triumph to the look-up. Rumor was rife lor several days re garding tbe affair, and because of tbe terrible threats made by the doctor, it was supposed that a duel was to take place but tbe man had seen enough of Roger Raymond, and hastily quit the city.

Some persons there were who declared the duel had been fought, ahd romantic stories were told of a duel at dusk and a lonely burial by moonlight of tbe ill fated doctor, who had vanished from the city, and whose usual haunts knew him no longer but his whereabout was soon made Known, and he was branded aa a ooward.

As it was the talk of the city for some time (though no one learned the cause of tbe caning), Lottie beard it at length and more than ever was Roger en shrined in ber heart as a hero.

She knew now very well that her feeling toward Bernard had never been more than friendship, for she had not felt her heart beat like a trip-hammer when he came upon her, *nd tte blood suree madly through her veins at tbe touch of bis hand, as was the case with the artist.

She loved Reger with all the intense devotion a true woman is capable of feeling, but she did not dare to whisper the troth even to herself.

Roger, on his side, had known from the start jnst what place Lottie was to occupy In his heart. He had enthroned ber there as his queen, the one woman who was to be all in all to him forever.

Tbe artist looked back to his worship of Oertrude Hastings with a feeling of shame, for he now knew that he had never loved ber, and that while her dazzling splendor and coquettish manners bad won from him a feeling that was somewhat warmer than friendship, yet ho had never been ready to acknowledge that she was far too good for him, as was the case in regard to the sewing girl. "I could not bear in the future to think that my wife, however beautiful she might be, was one about whom men fought in order to receive her smiles, and that her favors had been bestowed upon me because I managed to make way with a dozen others, who were, in consequence of my trickery and her witchery, destined to carry the heartache continually. No when I marry it shall be some sweet, modest violet, whose beauty blushes unseen by the wayside, and who can never boast in tbe days to come of the beaux tohe possessed befere she condescended to accept me."

These were Roger's thoughts. He had kept his appointment for a drive with Gertrude, and without speaking too plainly, the girl had let him know tbat she would be glad to have him renew the suit he once pressed so earnestly, as there was a chance now of quite a different answer.

With the same tact Roger had answered her, without letting ber know for certain what he meant. He spoke of richeB having wings, and declared he would not be very muoh amazed if some other heir should turn up yet and claim the wealth that had become bis.

Gertrude understood what he meant, tfnd in ber heart she was troubled, but for the present she let the subject drop, and exerted herself to captivate her former admirer.

Since that drive Roger had only seen her once or twice, and then by accident, for he declined ber pressing invitations to call on her under tbe plea that he was working very hard upon tbe picture tbat was to be his master pieoe.

This WM fcbe trutb for a Whole week he bad painted as the inspiration seized him, from morning until night, and bad even neglected his friends tbe Daytons.

Perhaps there was a little purpose in this, tor Roger watched the face of tbe young sewing girl when he entered tbe room with eager eyes, for he was reading bis fate there, ana his heart gave a great throb of joy as he saw tbe blood surging to ber cheeks and brow, and the bright look of joy that she could not help showing in ber eyes.

This was enough for Roger, and to put Lottie at her esse he at once became interested in what Joe was drawing.

Tbe lad had become a very successful newsboy, and bad proved to his mother's satisfaction that his love for her and the training he had received were a Hufflcient guard against the bad influences of the street, and already Joe was fast winning the regard of his comrades by his' readiness to stand up for tbe right and fight for tbe weak.

Soon Roger was in an animated conversation with both mother and daughter. After talking for some time he said: "Mrs. Rogers, I have something I wish to spaak to you about, and it was one reascn for my presence here this evening. Ibavea friend who is a talented young lawyer. We wero talking this morning, when, in some manner, I mentioned your name. "He seemed interested at once,-and inquired your husband's bame, which I was able to give in full, having seen it in some book Miss Lottie was once reading. "Then be said he bad made a discovery. There had been a dispute between your family and another, almost a century ago, over some valuable property, and it had remained in litigation ever since. "My friend Ruskin has examined tbe papers on record, and be affirms that he is able to prove your claim valid, and will do BO at an early date if you will give him authority. Has he been upon tbe wrong track all this while, Mrs. Dayton?" "No, you are quite right. It was tbat disputed claim that ate up all of my father's property, for he was stubborn, and fought aa loug as tbe money held out, as bis father bad done before bim. Tbe property is worth nothing now, and I wonid hardly care to carry on the suit, as I am poor and the Hastings ffcmily are riob, for you must know, Lottie, though I have refrained from telling you before, Mr. Hastings is a distant relative of ours, and his family has been at war with mine ever since our mutual ancestor mysteriously vanished, together with his boarded wealth. "There were stories rife at tbe time to the effect that old Howell Hurlbut, my ancestor, bad buried his wealth, in the form of jewels, somewhere upon the

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lace, and this was what caused the to be so bitter between our families but after some years' search had failed to reveal anything, it was hardly worth fighting for, as the mansion bad been struck by lightning on tbe night tbe old man vanished, and the place bad gradually gone to ruin. But why do you look .at me so, Mr. Raymond?"

Roger was, in truth, turning red and white by turns, and looking at tbe widow with startled eyes. As sbe spoke, be seemed to remember himself, and laughed lightly. Lottie thought abe had never beard him laugh like that before. "I, too, am deaoended from tho old Knickerbockers. My mother was a Vanderbilt, and some time, when we trace up our genealogical record, I have no doubt we may turn out to be relatives and descendants of the old "squire," said tbe artist, laughing again.

TERKHl HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING

They talked for some time in this way and gradually Roger recovered bis usual bright, winning way but be had re ceived a shock as from an electric bat tery. It was late when he left them, and both mother and daughter noticed change in tbe artist aa be bade them "good-night."

Roger walked on, deep in thought, never suspecting the terrible danger he had escaped through the favor of Provi dence. "Won her but to lose her. Just as found my treasure trove, so must I lose it also, tor I would not rob Lottie Dayton of her just rights. What a fool to Imagine it was the fruit of robbery shall nrge Ruskin to push the suit, win it, and then Lottie shall have ber own whiie I—well, I shall go back to my poverty and loneliness. Ab, me! it is right, but very bard."

CHAPTER XIII. MARKHD FOR UTO.

It was a soene worthy or a painter when the two scoundrels discovered tbat tbey had thrown the caustic into tbe face of their employer instead of the man whose beauty they had been hired to destroy with the mesns of the murlatio acid.

They stood as if rendered speechless and motionless by tbe terrible truth when the voice of Reuben Flint broke upon their ears in a half shout, half wail.

The mystery of his presence was easily explained. He had gone to the other side of the house, intending to tell by tbe light in the window whether the artist was still there but the shutters were closed, and either the curtains drawn or else darkness reigned, for all looked gloomy.

Reuben fancied he oould see a glimmer of light, but was not sure so he passed through the vacant lot to tbe rear of the bouse, without having any better succcss.

Just then be noticed that tbe rear door, leading Into the passage, was also open. Burglars were seldom thought ol in this locality, for there was nothing to steal, and a man never feels so secure from assaults in a dark street as when he has nothing of value upon his person.

So tbe young man on vengeance in tent slipped in and walked ap the stairs. He could inquire for some fictitious person if stopped, and, indeed, tbe proba bility was tbat no one would take^ny notice of him whatever.

When he was balf way up the last flight of stairs he ceuld see a light through the keyhole of tbe door, and the murmur of voices reached his ears. Above tbe feminine ones he could bear the gruff tones of a man, and hence he knew tbat tbe artist was still there,...

Satisfied, Reuben shook bis fist j»n acingly upward, and then made hisjray down to tbe lower ball. In order totlis guise himself, in case by some accident Lottie should see him, he had pulled his hat down over bis faoe and fastened on a false beard... This he neglected to remove, and some fatality must have led him to pass out at the front door Not a suspicion entered bis mind as to the terrible danger he thus incurred.

When be stopped, it was with the intention of discovering where his men were, in order that he might coigmani eate to them the intelligence tbat their game was still in the tenement.

Then came the rustling movement, and that strange, whirring sound as the vial sped through tbe air. Like lightning 5%e intuitively divined whit," it meant. A

Some philosophers affirm tha&$hd hand fS^quiffff^Aan tbe eye, an$ the truth of this is made manifest ty the manner in which sleight of hand per formers manipulate the cards before your very eyes and deceive you.

Others go still farther and declare that action can bo made even* more rapid than the lightning like rapidity of thought, and this was oertsinly so in the case of Reuben Flint.

His arm shielded his eyes when the fragile missile struck bim, and tbe heavy beard be wore saved tbe lower part of his, face but from the middle of bis nose'down t. his ohin the terrible acid instantly blackened and ate into the flosh, and almost in a second tbe man's face was horribly mutilated for life. .,

Who can realize tbe feelings tbat ran riot in the mind of Reuben Flint during that dread minute in which he stood tkere and realized that bis vengeance had been a two edged sword tbat flew back and struck the one who wielded it, and tbat the frightful fate he had planned for his rival was now come back upon himself.

The acid burned like blazing coals of lire, but terrible as was the pain, it did not equal the fire tbat raged in his mind.

In bis insane passion be imagined that his accomplices bad been bought over by the enemy, and tbat they bad betrayed bim.

The two bnrglars had in their dismay and korror, stepped out upon tbe pavement, and all at onoe the infuriated man, turned into a veritable tiger for the time being, sprang upon them. "You shall pay for your treachery be criod, as he reached the two men.

Before they could raise a hand to prevent tbe mad act, Reuben bad drawn tbe bottle tbat contained the balance of tbe terrible luetic from bis pocket, and they received its contents upon tbeir faces.

Suob a scene as ensued! The thr^e demons, rendered tflfiD by tbe intense pain of tbeir burning wounds, danced about line harlequins, and but for tbe bustle in the neighboring thoroughfare, Broadway, and, the rumbling of a heavy cart down a bowldered street close by, their cries would bavo brought spectators upon tbe soene.

Then, as if seized with a sudden impulse, the three men made for each other. It is doubtful wbetber a more singular battle was ever fought, or between three such disfigured wretches.

Tbey pommeled each other, and gouged and bit and tore at tbe burnt flesh like so many fierce tigers lot loose from the E«st Indian jungle, but just in tbe same manner as the inspiration for battle bad entered each breast came tbe desire for peace.

The combatants separated and stood panting heavily, and glaring borror stncken into each others' ffcees.

Dan's mouth seemed to have become twisted up into bis left cheek, one ear was partially burned away, and the tide of his face presented a terrible spectacle.

Graw Burdock was even in a worse condition. He bad lest tbe right of one eye, tbe end of his noee was no longer pointed, and his teeth showed like white tangs througb the slits made in his upper lip.

The worst of tbe pain had now departed, and left only a dull sensation. For meu who were horribly disfigured for life, the two bdrglars took it ait very coolly when they no longer felt the add eating into tbeir flesh. '•I never was considered a beauty,and now my own mother would turn from me in horror," said Dan, sadlv. "Don't worry, old hoes. Thar's three o' us in the same boat, an' we'll stick together through thick and thin. I blame tbat artist for tbe hull of it. for if

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he hadn't carried off onr spoil, nothing like this would have happened and if we dont serve him well for all of it, then I take it we're fools." "It's all very well for you fellows," said Reuben, who, man though be was, could not repress the groans that would break out in bis misery every now and then "but what am I to do? My father would refuse to own me in this horrible plight. I feel as if I could willingly leap off the North river pier into tbe water, could I but cury tbat cursed artist, who has been my evil genius, with me." "Oh! tain't so bad as that, general. Wby not join us? Disfigured as we are, we will lead a merry life. Among our orowd it's not beauty, but booty, tbat takes the palm, and we've a plan ahead that'll astonish the city. What do you say, comrade "We can show you to a place where they'll heal up these wound* in a jiffy. Then, when we've made a haul on the Callfornian and soooped in a hundred thousand or so, we'll be ready for revenge." "Lead me off, then, boys I'm ready for anything," said Reuben, faintly. "Help him, graw. There, now, off we go, three bloomin' beauties. I allers had an idee I'd be a one eyed man some day. Glad it's the one that squinted. Comrade, you never knowed tbe reason why we hate that artist. "Graw and me got on tbe track of a bidden treasure. We dug it up and tbat critter stole it from us. Tbsr was a million in tbat chest, 1 could swear. He's got it stowed away in the vaults of the Fourth National Bank. "Now, we intend capturing him and forcing an order for that box, wbetber we succeed in our plan on the Call fornian or not. After that we'll hand him over to you, and you can roast him on a gridiron for all We care."

Thus tbe three men who bad been marked for life made tbeir way to some low den, from which they would issue forth like birds of prey, seeking whom they may devour.

CHAPTER XIV. WHICH DID HE I/OVK.

When a true woman loves, it is with her whole BOUI. From time immemorial it has been declared that the affection of a sinoere woman is next to the love of the angels in its purity.

Lottie loved the artist with all the fervor of her young heart. He bad been enshrined as her hero, her cavalier, and there was nothing that he could do that would not be right in her eyes.

She had been a' little fascinated by Bernard's gay talk, but he had never drawn her unconsciously into a conversation as Roger always did. His subjeots interested her, and when he gave his views simply and wlthoat any unnecessary egotism on any matter, it seemed to Lottie as if some responsive chord in her own breast had been touched.

Not a word of love passed between them, but tbere is a language of eyes and from this and the story of actions, each bad no trouble in reading what was in tbe other's mind.

Thus affairs stood when Roger went heme on that night, escaping a terrible danger, of which be knew nothing, however.

His mind was in a turmoil. Was Lottie the heiress of the old iron chest he had taken from the ruins when tbe two burglars were about to carry it off? It seemed as though it mtsst be so, for the story told to bim by Mrs. Day ton was convincing pn

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pur3ue,and tETs Eo Eaddetermined upon. First of ail he would have his. lawyer friend bring forward his proofs, and then, after the ease was decided, he would return to the widow and her daughter the precious oontents of the iron chest.

This was not tbe hardest of it all. He would be compelled to give up the girl he loved so well. Would Lottie naturally think tbat he had been cog' nizant of the trutb all along, and that fce had been making love to her with the intention of doubly securing a claim upon the priceless jewels that had lain buried under the ruins so long

Roger was sensitive to an unusual degree, and his heart was now yery much pained, for he oould see no other way of action than doing the just thing and never seeing Lottie again. Then, no matter how bard it was, be would have tbe satisfaction of knowing that he had been acting as bis principles dictated, and that Lottie would at least remember him with respect.

The very next day be had along talk with his friend Ruskin, who said he was ready to plunge into the affair at onqe, and had no doubt, with tbe convincing proof he held, but tbat be could put the matter through in a few days. "There is one thing that puzzles me, Roger," he said, "and it is this: I remember your mother was a Yanderbilt. The name occurs so frequently that tbe thought struck me tbat perhaps you might lay claim to this old property yourself, by tracing up tbe line of your genealogical tree a little.

Roger gave a start, and the color mounted to bis (orebead. Then he laughed. "There's jiot the slightest possible chanoe of such a thing, old boy, No, the property belongs to Mrs. Dayton and her children.' My grandfather was a poor artist. 'My mother belonged to a fine family as you may suppose, but sbe lost caste when she ran away with her drawing master, and was never reconciled again. I have hated them so bitterly ever since bearing tbat story, tbat I never took tbe trouble to hunt up my ancestors but wbat you intimate is utterly impossible, I am positive."

Ruskin looked a little dubious, and Bbook his bead. "Well," said he, "you know best, but that property must be worth something, and If it was I, tbere would be a rumbling among tbe dusty bones of my ancestors you can be mighty certain. I'll see you again to-night and tell you bow the battle goes," with which the eloquent young lawyer, who won every case tbat be laid hands on, as if by magic, walked away.

Tbat very same evening he reported affairs progressing finely said that he had seen Bernard Hasting and bad a long talk with bim, and when theyoung man learned that Lottie was a distant relation of his, one of tbe family between which and his own, tbe old feud had rested, be said decidedly that tbere would be no opposition to the occupation of tbe old homestead.

Tbe proofs Ruskin had found were conclusive, and in the end would have overwhelmed any his aide might show, but they had money, and oould have made along fight.

When the court once decided the case, tben Roger knew that tbe jewels would be tbe property of Lottie, unless Has* tings cou.d show some very strong proof, which, of course, be would be incapable of doing besides, possesion was nine points of the law.

Poor Roger! He oould not paint or do anything else during tbe next two days, but wandered around from place to place. Nor did be dare make another visit to tbe old tenement, although he had half promised Kenny to come.

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To make np for hie absence, he sent his man around with a paekage of sweetmeats for the little fellow, some drawing materials for Joe, and a lovely bouquet for Lottie.

Still tbey missed him, one more tban all the rest, although sbe did not say so, like Kenny and Joe? but the artist was with her always in memory, bis face before ber in tne dreams of night, his firm, kind voioe ringiBg in her ears as she worked at her machine.

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Lottie listened, but although ber heart had throbbed wildly at first, love told her quickly that those were not the footfalls she waa waiting so anxiously to hear.

Tben came a knock at the door, and in obedienoe to an Invitation to enter, a yonng man stepped in. He was a fine looking fellow, though peculiar in his style of beauty. His hair was black, and waa thrown straight baok from a forehead of more than ordinary whiteness and intelligence.

This gentleman soon introduced himself an Mr. Ruskin, Roger's friend. "Perhsps you do not know, madam, that I have unearthed your case after it has lain dormant for many years, and tbat this very afternoon it was decided in your favor. You are therefore the owner of the old homestead and everything upon the plaoe, and can do what you will With it, I know Roger wished to bear you this news himself, but he has very

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roofs we had), I bunted for Roger at rooms, the hotel, and around the various clubs, but not a soul could tell me anything about bim, and I was compelled to come here myself in order to let you know th9 news, and have Mrs. Dayton sign several papers."

While this was being done, Lottie was wondering where Roger oould have gone to, and why he had not come to bid her good by. "Do you really think tbe property is worth all this trouble?" asked the widow. ..., .....

The lawyer smiled. "It may turn out more valuable tban you think, for the grounds embrace many acres. I have an idea that the gas company of tbe town beyond appro priated a large piece belonging to tbe estate, and will pay several thousand dollars on demand to the proper heirs, which will pay all delinquent taxes and leave a good surplus. "Tben 1 have already received an offer for a fine meadow, which, if accepted, will leave you enough money to build a com forta Die house.

Both mother and daughter showered thanks upon him. Soon tbe conversation turned upon Roger again and strange disappearance. "I know of but one place he can have gone, and that is Glendale. I have been there with him and know wbat tbe attraction is. I do not want to commit a breach of friendship, but surely Hope Winchester loves our friend Roger as woman never loved before. I have seen it in ber eyes, and I am not ashamed to say, with pain, for I think a great deal of Hope myself, and bad some place in ber regard before she saw Roger. This is all in confidence, my friends. I will see you again when I have completed the arrangement mentioned in the meantime, it might not be amiss for you to run out and see your property," and tbe lawyer bade them good-night, never once realizing what consternation be had caused in Lottie's heart.

They had sat up late tbat night talking over their affairs, and it was decided that tbey make a little trip to Glendale. Mrs. Dayton urged this, for sbe said Lottie's cheeks were growing pale, and tbe young girl made no objection, for an eager desire bad entered ber heart to see wbat this Hope Winchester, who loved the artist so dearly, was like.

CHAPTER XY. THE MAM TRAP.

Where was Roger during this time? He had expressed his intention of remaining in the city, but as he bad made up his mind not to visit Lottie until tbe matter was decided, and be could band over the treasare-trovo to its rightful owner, bis absence from tbe tenement could easily be accounted for.

He had strangely vanished, however, fram the places which he usually frequented, and this mysterious diappearance needs explaining.

His every movement was watched by a man who continually changed dls-, guises, but who invariably kept bis face concealed by heavy whiskers.

This was no other tbau Dan Crawfish. His companions seemed to suffer more from their horrible wounds, or else their desire for vengeance was not so strong, for tbey kept In tbe bouse for several days, while Dan, urged on by his hate and the pain be bad endured, followed after tbe artist like a shadow.

At length Graw Burdook and Reuben Flint declared themselves ready for their work.

The terrible trio were well disguised, for the face of each was horrible enough to frighten a child into convulsions. Graw would not look into the glass, bnt Reuben did on the third day.

He came very near fainting at tbe horrible transmogrification, audi standing there, looking at tbe black and livid marks over the lower balf of bis face, each of which represented an indentation that all tbe Ingenuity of earth could not erase, the man flew into a fearful passion.

He caned a blue streak, bis eyee rolled in fine frenzv, and be foamed at tbe mouth as if about to go stark, staring mad.

Indeed he would probably have gone so had not the burglar, taking in tbe situation, knocked tbe piece of glass from bis band, so that he could no longer see his ugly features, and tbe slight shock caused him to lose the train of maddening thoughts that had been running riot in his brain.

The object of the league now was to capture tne artist. Tbey bad laid a cunning plot for him, and in the broad light of tbe day Roger never sugpeoted tbat there was any danger hovering over

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Of any proprietary Medicine, that tho IUSIOAX.favorin Cun FOKCATAMUI noes la every case afford Instant and permanent relief. Ko mat twof lio\v lonir stftndi&g. or how severe the d'.R-.-aw, io arst rto?e sives Boctt evidence ofltsv..luci tu io t.eatmoutof Catarrhal jiffeetioi a thai conCttpuo- is jit on^c wt In lta ability to do nil thr.t is ciuicv-ii for it 'i ho testimony or phystc'rtns. unwirlMs, unit priti.mts is unanimous on thfcl point, and th« neeumutating evidence Is in point respectability sm«-rior to any ever before obtained In favor of a popnlaremedy. The proprietors, therefore, may justly fgel prond of ttw position tnlaremedy hasurtaluoa, and believe it worthy of its ropuutivn.

10 YEARS A SUFFERER.

From Hon.Theo. P. Oogert, Cristol, R.|» Messrs. WBKIW & Purrm: thoroughly ©oavmcou o« UIO TUIUUCY OF SANFOKD»Fooling RADICALCtriuc FOR UATAHKII, I ain luducod to drop

6calaof

on line to tay that although 1 hav beonscei^ all tho i-osumus advertised as "radioM enres," I have.never found anything that Bach relief ana ultimate euro a* that of .SAXFOEDTI.p-omtaea

I have been afflicted with this dreadful dlsooao for more than ten years, and not until rcocnur could I be induced to porsovero with any until read tbe letter of Mr. HKNXY WELLS, nnd oan truthfully my that after n«in» live or six bottles I nm thoroughly convinced or lis curative pitpw-

inr truly, LTJOly 94.1877.

and it

bearing

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of him that brought me here

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"Disappeared!" exclaimed Mrs. Dayton, while Lottie's cheeks grew pale. "Ob, I don't mean it in tbat sense, madam, only be has probably left tbe city. It seems quite strange to me too, for be told me only two days ago tbat he had not the remotest idea of leaving town. "As soon as my oase was declared victorious (and the fight was all one side, as Mr. Bernard Hastings generously refused to dispute tbe olaim, even for tbe honor of his family, when he heard who the other party was and what strong

CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS,

Each as Sore. Weal InE.imed, Ileil, and Wataiy Kyvs: Ulceration mitl lufiaminatlon of the Kar( ^oiPw-8 in the lioud Sore Tlyoat Klonga* tlon of the Uvula aud Swelled Tonsils: Nervous Kii.tdacho, Kunralurla, Dizziness, Clouded Memory, .oss of Nervous Force, Depression of Spirits,—are carefully and scientifically trented with this .-it'.cdy nccordlnjr to directions xvhlrh accompany it bottle, or will be mailed to any address oa iMit of stamp. .. :4»cit package contains Ir. Fanfbrd's Improved .'a.iV Tube, with lull directions for use lit all o-, ric« *1.00. Sold by ml WUolotmlo and Retiirouffhont the United States and

WEEKS POTTRR. General Agents .,..v csula

lrujjf.'ikW»

1'oston, Muss.

VOLTAIC PLASTER

Affords tho most grateful relief In Rheumatism, Weak Splao, .Local Pains, Nervons Affections, Local Rheumatism, Tie Douloureux, Nervous Pain, AffiBctiooi of the Kidneys, Fnotnred K'.bB, Affections of the Chest, Co. (la and Coughs, Injuries of the JXatfe, Str-i'-ifl and Bruises, Weak Back, Jiervoas Pal of the Bowels, Cramp In the Stomach and E.imbc, Qeprt Affootlona, Enlarged .Spleen, Uvaifieft find Punctures, Khoomatiasi of tho Wrists and Arms, AstUma, Gout, Local and Deepseated Pains, Pain in the Chest, Stitch In tho Back, Pain in tho Ilip, Varicose «t Enlarged Veins, Crick In the Back and Keck, Pain and Weakness in Side and Bade, Hoarseness,

Sore Throat, Lumbago,

Whooping Cough, Sharp Pains »n tho Breast, Heart Disease, Quinsy, I»iabeteS, and for Lameness In any part of tbe Body.

Price, 2S Cents.

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for

i'1 ft

COlLINS'VOLTAIO

CURE DYSPEPSIA.

PLASTER.

Bold by all Wholesale and Retail Drnggbta throughout the United States and Canadas, and by -vittfKa POTT

Kit, Proprietors. Boston. Mass.

^J|LAME BACK. WEAK BACK.

Benson's Capelne Porous Plaster. Overwhelming evidence of their super lorlty over all other plasters. It is every' where recommended by physicians druggists and the press. Tho mannfAC borers received a special award and the only medal given for porous plasters at the Centennial Exposition, 1878, at the Paris Exposition, 1878. Their great merit lies in tne faot that they are the only plasters which relieve pain at once.

Every one suffering from Rheumatism. Lame Back or Weak Back, Cold on the Chest, Cortghs, or any local pain or ache should use Benson's Capcine Porous Plas ter and be relieved at once. Price 25 ots, Sold byall drugglsis.

INDORSED BY

PHVUeMNS, CtEROYMEM AMD THE HffUCTEP EVERYWHERE.

THE MEATEST MEDICAL TMIMHI OF TNE AOL TUTTS' PILLS

Dn. TOT has mo* ceeded in combining in these pills the heretofore antagonistic qaa!l» ties of a STBnroTSiNar POBOATXVB,SODAFO* Birrnio Toxic.

CURE SICK HEADACHE,

TITTT'S PILLS

Their first apparent effect is to Increase the appetite by earning tbe food to property assimilate. Thns the system Is nourished, ana by tb eir tonic action on the digestive organs* regular and healtfiy evacnatlons are prodflT^W,IJU^

TUTT'S PILLS

CURE CONSTIPATION.

TUTT'S PILLS

CURE PILES.

TUTTS PILLS

CURE FEVER AND AGUE.

TUTTS PILLS

the Snflueace ot theso pffls, indicates their a» daptabllitj- to nourish the bodv, enco tbeir efficacy in coring nervosa debility, melancholy, dyspepsia, wasting qftbe moscteMIag-r of the liver, chionto coBStlpatkm, and imparting healths strength to tho system. Sold everywhere.

CURE BILIOUS COUC.

TUTTS PILLS

COT KIDNEY Complaint

TUTTS PILLS

CURE TORPID LIVER.

TUTT'S PILLS

IHPART APPETITE.

Price 85 cents, f: Oflfce

63 Murray Street# XtffW YOBK.

Ties Arundel Tinted Spectacles For the relief and cure of Dim, Weak and Failing Sight,

Enabling the wearer to read and work either by day or night, with perfect ease and comfort Protected by lettera of patent granted by the government ot the United States, England and the United Kingdom. For sale by

S. R. FREEMAN, Agent.

Tube Rose bulbs and Greenhouse plants for everybody.

ROSES!

6 Roses or 15 Bulbs or 12 Plants, by mail, for

IL00. Send for catalogue. Wx. B. REED, Chambereburg, Pa, OK (&OA per day at home, sample*, SOlO

worth 95 free, Address,

0TIN8ON 00., Port land, altie.