Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 13, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 December 1882 — Page 6
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THE MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
AN UNCONSCIOUS ORPHAN.
Mother, have I fwnl a tear In your eye! How came it bere? More are coming—IKM*they chase «nc another down your face. How I feel yoar btwom heave What does make you sob and grcive? Jyt me wipe the tear* away «ju, I cannot go and play. Why I father sleeping «o» 5'u: rue down and let me go— ,/ me go where 1 ran «uod Ni-.tr etiongh to reach hi* Itand. Why,it feci* aswtiffaial cold A* ii jrfece of lee to hobl! iJ ft me up to kiw Ills cheek *"i*hen, jierliaps he'll wake and speak. *I»*ther, 0, It i*n't he,
For he not look ut me KKItierwill
hadn't cheek*no white
Her, the ips are to*um»^l tl«ht. Kith oral way* itpoke MII!
me,
od,
Oiihng me bisunr tie would give nnd When I came—but who I* this II 'U* father, is he done Mj*"»kiiig to hi* little one? Wiii he never, never more Know nnd love me a* before Could be hear what we have said Till
trling child aitk a kUM
what I* bHugdead?
». brenthe a breath MUl»«*doesn't IIKT,
what"* the caiwe of death
[The Novelist.)
A REFRESHING ROMANCE. Secrets of the Hidden Hut.
A MICHIGAN MYSTERY.
BY MORRIS REDWING.
CHAPTER I.
THE FATAL BLADE.
On the ovoning in question, a light, •riwn cHtioo was gliding noiselessly «»ver the water near tlW western shore of the lake, containing a sing.e occupant.
The moon-rays revealed -lie face and feriu plainly. 'A woman, young and fair, plied the le gold ring on the left gleaming like sapphire, as it
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«rt. A It road-brim mod straw hat partially Mfatalded the fsce, a light summer scarf •uttering from tho shoulders.
Tins woman plied the puddle with the
and precision of one long inured to I
StM UJM?. At a point half way up the lake, the I tair boaittiin pst*cd and laid hor light fMdd)t« athwart the cunoo in front. 8he gaz«d for a minute into the woods that lined the shore.
The moon's raya opened view fori iwrverMi rod», as toe forest seemed unobstructed by tho dense undergrowth so «fUut met with in tho North.
With painfully boating heart the tweiden awaited events. A few minutes of suspense and then •Immpo wai rustling overhead, a crackiag t«ix* Mud bushes, and a heavy aplash alumni beside thn*canoe.
The moonlight that darted Into her Mding place as tbe falling body bent «*owti the willows, revealed the ghastly, Wood-smeared face of a man, then came efc* splash as the body struck the water.
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"There to hope yet. olni
It was a lovely moonlight evening, tbe stranger's heart as Nioma entered with soft, balmy air of the
Tate
springtime
lorinnring gently through tbe dark vmbruge of tUe forest Jk ivrtiitiful lake, shrouded on every shore by the green walls of a primeval forest, fay ullmmeriug under the soft
rayH of the moon, now nearly at its full. The lako was soma three miles long a total stranger, Nioma? .«ad a mile In width, tine of the numerous littlo sheets of water that dot the tBo
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ehap to kingdom-come when be
/AauViMOBt. A man who breaks hia] MUI
deM^-tvi death." A low, gutter*! laugh follow%d this taat remark, then the ewund of feet wai taaaed ebufViug aw«y. '^•TFbe occupant of to* canoe realized that terrible tragedy had been enacted, and aadir the impulse of the moment new atvength came to her.
Hbo grasped the linking body, and
patting forth all her strength di iato
yMitrtod her aiioe directly toward the •iaater of the glitamering sheen of water. Tbe moon-ray* fell upon tbe uptamod, ghastly face of the murdered
The maiden had now a plain view of tlalaep for the *lr*t time. Tbe moment lar«fw rested upon the blood-stneiim) countenance, a wailing cry escaped her Upw ahe dropped her paddle into the canoe and fell forward upon the wet and dripping form. "My God I it** Elmer Ronald she waUeek in heart-broken accent*. **Ofc,
wwtehaa I they hava murdered you at last. I waa tearful of thia all along. why did y»a undertake this danger-
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mission Why did not rxuinfor U»e sake of yoar poor
For fully ten minute* the maiden lay limp "in the dark, damn fornt, wailing and moaalng aa though her beut wookl
Hodden I she started up with a glad, sappfMemd cry, anew %ht la her Mask •«y
Pray God I may
not be disappointed," she cried eagerly, seizing ber paddle and using it vigorously, as if on every stroke depended the life or death of her dearest friend.
She was not long in reaching land, something over half a mile from the bhore.
A few scattering trees stood near the water beyond, the moonlight revealed a broad opening, and a graveled path leading to the door of a large, square log bouse.
This plat of ground contained some thirty acres, about half under cultivation, the whole seeming at first glance to be an island in the lake, which was not the fact, since there was a narrowisthmus connecting it with the mainland, over eighty rods distant.
The landing consisted of a narrow alley, formed oy two rude log platforms that were built some twenty feet into the lake, parallel with each other. Another and much larger canoe was moored on one side of the alley.
On reaching shore Nioma hastily secured ber canoe and flew like a bird on the wing to the house, some ten rods distant.
Alight was glimmering in the window. She entered the house like the gast of a tornado.
An old gray-haired man who sat reading by the light of an oil lamp, looked up in evident surprise at the girl's sudden entrance. "Coipe quick, father! some one is wounded, dying,perhaps dead, down on the wharf exclaimed Nioma in rapid articulation, her face pale, ber whole form trembling with unwonted incitement.
Tbe old man was on bis feet instantly, and grasping bis bat hurriedly followed bis daughter without seeking for an explanation just then.
It required but a few minutes' time to convey tbe occupant of the canoe to tbe bouse, where the old man placed the cold form on the bed in tbe back room, aud called for water and brand3'
Nioma, pale and trembling, hastened to do her parent's bidding, procuring a bottle of orandy from tne little cupboard in the front room.
The old man had his band over the
tbe desired articles. •Is he alive, in there a hope?" questioned the maiden eagerly.
Tbe mild, brown eyes of the old roan were raised questioningly to his daughter's face. "Why are you so deeply interested in
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anrfooeof tno i'eninsuiar state or tne ion her 9forth. I She blushed and stammered out most No sound broke the stillness of the I plteoosly, night
the murmur of the alight "I see," said her father, sternly. "You breexe through thetruc-topa, and the oc- have met this man before, vou have «auuoual cry of the whip-poor-will. dared to do this in aeoret. There Is al-
Tbe bank of tho lake, on three sides, ways a bitter reckoning for such sin," well defined, rising some ten foet and with these words the old man atbovc the surface of tiift water. At the turned his attention to Ills patient, sooth end, however there was no visible He washed the blood from his face, bank, nothing but a tfttampy lowland, discovering the cause of the trouble. A fall of uiarsh roods andebogs, through bullet from some source bad etruck the tfce*»nter of which a small, illy-defined aiream found its way, evidently the outlot of the lake
Tbe question, so abruptly put, so unit pected, threw poor Nioma completely
forehead high up in the edge of the hair, so high as to prove a most lucky circumstance for tbe intended victim of assassination.
Instead of entering the skull the ball had glanced upward, cutting a deep, furrow through the scalp, producing a profuse flow of blood, and completely stunning the man for the time.
The old man Introduced a spoonful of brandy into the mouth of his patient, which seemed to have tho desired effect,
iklle, a single gold ring gleaming like sapi caught the reflected rays of the lunar I as"the tna'iTgroatied', and the red life"
tide onco veins.
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more coursed through his
He'll bo all right in a fow days," mut terefl Brent Safl'ord, as he rose and walked out Into the front room to pro
a dressing for the wound
A feeling of sickly horror poesegaed I ner for shame" Nioma! It would have heart of the trembling maiden, and i^n providential had this bullet been 'bran instant she nme near fainting iwrtright. **S« be it with all traitors to the Vtaafpte,"soutided a gruff voice from tbe I
Ay, Roberta," returned another the chief ain't alow to send sich at
Nioma was waiting here for the report of her father. He'll come out all right in a few days Nioma," said .Salford, as bis daughter looked up inquiriugly into her fatner's face. "Thank God for His goodneas,'' muc murod the maiden.
No sound but tbe evening breeze he in his pleasant plight?" Knwtad her ear. "His name is Elmer Ronald he lives He 1* not here." she murmured in a hn |t,e village of PineviHe." ttoai»jKtinUHl undertone. "You have met him many times. This "Strange, it Is past tho time for his accounts for your evening ridea on tho coming. Can anything have happened iake. Can you deny it?" tm him? It tuay bo—who can tell? He not wish to, for it is true." in acting dangerous part, and his life is »|i(,
Dark forms appeared in the woods, viowiv approaching tho lake. With an instinct born of fear, tho fair *crit|Mut of tho lwat caught her paddle •ml sent hor canoe closo in shore, under I nense. Cfc« *hadow of. the willows that lined the time bank
The old man regarded flxedl v. "Nioma, who isthis man? How came
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fia momentary danger." perhaps, when he received this wound,' sudden shuffling sound oaught her ^id the old man with a covert sneer. Aa indignant flush dyed the girl's
engaged in a drunken fracas
cheek. Even yon, father, shall not cast im-
ftotiald.
nitntions u|K)ii the chiracter of Mr He is a gentleman in evory 1 have known him for a long
"You have, indeed!" exclaimed Mr. SafTbrd, "and during all this time you have kept your acquaintance with this man from the knowledge of your father Why Is this? "Simply because Elmer thought it best."
And this Is your man of honor, Nioma," cried the father,aoghlv. fit's, the mask of designing villian. Lie feara to meet you openly, but instead meets you at night in a clandestine man-
better aimed. While he is under my roof I will treat him well. When be goee vou will never speak with him
Again.'
With these words Mr. SafTord procured some linen and a bottle of liniment, and returned once more to tbe bedside of his patient. Heaoon bad the wound dresaod.
It* placing his band once more in tbe irgiOft of his heart, tike oid settler felt peculiar shape, shirt, an# from ortb a leathern aheath. This was closed at the top by a leather cover. Removing this, he drew forth something that glittered brilliantly in tbe lamplight.
It was a email, keen-bladed dagger, of
rew it pure silver, the point tipped with steel.
the canoe. I A« Breot SafTord held the weapon op Pushing ouce rootr out into the lake, 1 to the ttgbt his band trembled visibly, snaicen grasped her paddle and bis eyes staring intently at the danger-
ous weapon. TSr hUvrr Dagger P*
floor.
gasped the old
in a husky wbtsper. "Great heaven! this, the author of all my woes, has come again to remind me of the put, of poor dead Annella," and with a ahnddenng groan from SafTord the silver dagger fellS with a
metallic clang
upon tbe oaken
CHAPTER II.
TBB TRAITOR'S MOV.
At the time of which we write, soma ttirtv years ago. tbe northern counties of Michigan *«t infested by a leagtw of rascals who made home-stealing their principal calling, thoogb counterfeiting bad also been entered into by a few of the shrewder members of tbe gang.
Row many members composed tbe league It would he difficult to Ml, since they were «»t centered In one spot, but spread throughout a vast region of country, from the headwaters of the Rogue river on the west to tbe Saginaw on the eastern slope of thestata.
The members of the notorious league wer£ not common outlaws, uor low cutthroats, such as disgraced the anuala of California in ber infancy, but well-bred gen fell' their honor.
ntlemen, worthy farmers, high-toned ow9, who prided themselves upon
It was a chain of many links. Many respected gentlemen, church members, farmers, squatters, etc., were connected with tbe league, some of course more deeply than others, who were never suspected by their fellow citizens.
Horses stolen in the south part of the state or in Indiana, were quickly run into the infested counties, where all traces of them would be lost. From hand to baud they passed, oue person seldom holding the same horse six hours.
This league was so extensive, so cunningly devised, so secret in its workings as to almost defy detection.
Opcasionally a supposed tbief would be arrested, but when brought to trial some of tbe most respectable citizens would come forward and swear him clear. Even mombers of the league would be found on the juries, and it was next to impossible to convict a man ol horse stealing. For years these outlawa preyed upon the settlers of tbe south with impunity.
Of course such a vast order, minute in all its workings, as extensive in its ramifications, bad a few sagacious leaders, stationed at different points along tbo chain, who had an eye out for tbe main chance, and set their uuderliugs at work in tbe most profitable fields, while tbey, tbe leaders, moved in the best society, untarnished by a breath of suspicion.
Near tbe bead-waters of Ko^ue river was situated the head-center of tbe gang, Tbe exact spot, however, had never been discovered.
Crystal Lake, of which mention lias been*made in a former chapter, is the real head of the river, froin which the stream finds its way for man3r miles through a dark, inaccessible swamp. Tbe Rogue is a mere creek here, and is not a large stream in any part.
Tbe swamp was supposed to be inaccessible, and the settlers little dreamed that almost in the heart of it was the
Eorse-thief
lace where tbe chief leaders of the league held their meetings and laid their plans for future action.
The swntnp was two miles wide in its widest part, tho nect or narrow portion, nearly a mile in width, being next to Crystal Lake.
Near the heart of the swamp, a mile from the lake, was a small spot of dry laud, containing less than an acre of ground, thickly studded with cedars.
On this plat of dry land stood a long, low building of cedar logs, old and moss-grown, having been in existence many years.
This was the council house, capital buildings so to speak, of tho uotorious horse-thief band.
Just at dusk on a mild evening in spring, seven men were gathered within tne walls of the swamp house, seven men who would -have passed for honest settlers or farmers anywhere.
The room was furnished with rude benches, a single cedar table, on which stood two oil lamps, which had beou lighted, giving a fair view of the interior.
The house contained two rooms, one large ono, the other a mere coll, about eight foet square, solidly built, evidently for a prison room.
The
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remarkable looking person
age present was a man of perhaps livo and thirty, not less, of tall and commanding *ap]eamnce, with black, caglo eyes, closely-trimmed black hair, and sportiug a heavy black moustache
The lower jaw was square and massive, betokened the disposition of a bull dog.
He was dressed in a neat-tiUIngjMfit of black doth, aud moved with that ease and elegance only acquired after long contact with the fashionable world.
This |orsou would attract attention anywhere. He was a man of mark, a persoft to command, and held the post given him by general y»nseiit, of captain or chief of tbefkocfe^Uf$T league.
This tfuiu arose from a seat he occupied at the table. "Gentlemen, you all understand what has called us together this afternoon," said tbecaptain in a slow, solemn tone. "Ay, that we do, captain Walraven." "To punish a spy." "To execute our laws, to perform a solemn duty imposed by the solemn oaths we took," said Walraven, gravely. "True," returned Ezra Iaytori, one of the most intelligent men present. "The traitor was brought here yester morn, gentlemen."
Yes, and we aro here to see justice done at your bidding, Walraven." You fill unclorstand," said the cap
tain, addressing hlm&elMo the subject as though it was a painful one to him, that we are bound together by a most solemn oath. One of ourcreeds is never to shed blood except in selNdefenoe, or to punish treason to the order." "You have it right, captain." "Very well. I will now listen to (be evidence. Iet the traitor be brought forward. .One of them went to tbe door of tbe prison cell and unlocked it, leading forth a tall, rather handsome man of about three atid thirty, dressed in a plain black. His face was very pale, marked with intense suffering." Dark circles lurked about tbe deep olue eyes, the jirm, wellshaped limts were tightly dompresstd above the long, brown Deard.
The eyes of Bruel Walraven darted a keen glance into the prisoner's palefaos. Elmer Ronald."
The prisoner bowed "You doubtless fully understand why, ou bare been brought bere. This spot known only to ipy six companions and myaalf, tiot another member of tbe league suspecting its whereabouts. Of eoarseVe aid not bring you bere for tbe purpose of tffvealing our secret council chambeV to one bat a recent member of the leagua, that be might go out with tbe secret, spreadinglt to tbefonrwlnda^ When you go hence, Elmer Honahl.you will be carried aa we would carry a lot of wood." "That moans, Captain Walraven, that you intend to murder me," said tbe prisoner.
No. You see a harsh term, sir. Do yon not know tbat tbe league never commits murder
Tbe league may not, bot Its preciods captain hi less squeamish. Tbta will not be tbe first time tbat Bruel W«lr»renV» bands have been dyed in innocent b|n*l."
Tbis abrupt accusation mused tbecaptain to winoe. "A civil tongue may stand you in good stead, young man," be retorted, "so don't show too much impudence."
Tbe priaoner remained si lent. "I wit: Uaten to the evidence now,** said JWalraren, turning to bis companion.^
Ezra Dayton stepped forward. "It was in Finevillethat I first learned tbat Ronald intended to betray members of tbe lesucu* into the bands of tbe officers of the law," said Dayton. -Well?" "I heard him. white in conversation
STERRE HAUTE SATOMOiY EVftmNCt MAIL.
society, would be caught in Its laws.7' Aii," muttered the captain* little trick. What more?" "On another occasion I overheard about the same words spoken to Andrew Seaforth." "Anything more?" "That is all that I can state of my own knowledge." "That will do "Slop one moment.'*' said one of tbe other law-breakers. We wish the prisoner to have as fair a trial as possible, therefore 1 wish to put a question to my friend la3*tou." "Certainly,"said the captain. "Now, Mr. Daytou, bow comes it that you stood near enough to overbear all tbis without Klmer Ronald's seeing you which being tbe case, it doesn't seem likely that be would betray himself into otirhands?"
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Dayton laughed. **, "That's easily explained. The prisoner saw me all the time."
wAnd
ran blindly to hisdoom?"
"Well, rather blindly I think myself," returned Daytou. "The little old blind man begging for pennies on tbe corner was beneath bis notice I suppose." "Ah, ha! a clever trick of yours, I see," returned Walraven, which brought forth a laugh. "Any more evidence?" "None, I believe," said one of the men, "I think we've had sufficient.-' "Quite sufficient," rertirned the captain. "Now, Mr. Ronald we will listen to you. What have you to say in your own defeuse $ "Nothing." ... "Nothing."
A murmur of surprise ran around tiifi room. "No. My fate is prejudged. Men who form themselves into a league for tbe purpose of preying upou jtbeir fel iow citizens, are capable of any crime under heaven." "Which is an acknowledgement that you are guilty, Klmer Ronald, since you connected yourself by a solemn oath to remain true to its interest, huch vil lainy. such damnable treason deserves death a thousand times." "Death to all traitors!" growled the as sembled horee-thieves. "Elmer Ronald, you have been fairly tried and found guilty of treason to your fellows," said tho captain, "tbo most heinous crime on record. I now pronounce sentence of death upon you. "Well done, Brnel Walraven," returned the prisoner with a bitter sneer
You love bloodshed as well now as you did years ago when
Silver Dagger
pistol
instead
of the pistol was the meaus you used for
wicked murder!"
"The Silver Dagger!" exclaimed Walraven, starting back us though struck by a shot, his dark face turning white to tbe verge of his tawny mustache.
A bitter smile curled the lips of the condemned man. "It strikes home I see," sneered Ronald, his keen blue eye piercing to the very soul of the guilty captain.
The latter recovered himself with an efisrt. "Vagabond, what do you mean bj' this idle parting?" he demanded fiercely.
The blue eyes looked defiance into the orbs of black". "I mean that the Silver Dagger shall yet find your black heart," retorted the prisoner. "Enough of this nonsense," growled the captain. "1 had sonio qualms of conscience about executing my sentence upon yon. Now it will give mo pleasure to shoot snob villainous dog."
As the captain spoke he drew a sliver mounted revolver from his breastpocket. "Illindfold him."
This was quickly done. "Kneeldown and say your prayers, per urged traitor, for you have but a minute to live," cried tho captain stern ly. "But stay I" suddenly cried Walraven. "Bind hini hand and foot, he may make an effort to cscapc, which would give us trouble."
This order was]quickly executed in solemn silence. With hands bound behind his back, Elmer Ronald was forced upon his knees.
A terrible stillness ooded over the tragic scene. The bright barrel of a revolver gleamed in tbe lamp-light there was a sharp report, a sickening smell of smoke, after which the form of tbo traitor lay on the floor, liis face covered with the warm life blood. "He died Instantly,"said Ezra Dayton with a shudder. "tTgh I hate this business. I hope the league may never be caHed upon todraw|human blood again,'
This was fervently seconded by all present. Our minion is not of blood, but traitors must be punished, said Cnptain Walraven, solemnly "Very true, and now the body must be disposed of." "Yes," said Walraven, "I have executed tbe sentence,I leave you, my friends, to dispose of tbe body. Bear it to tbe lake and cast it in, food for the fishes." "But it may be found." "It matters not. Nothing can be discovered. It will be deemed murder or suicide. You might attach a weight to the body which would effectually ancoor it at the bottom said tbecaptain.
Tbis last suggestion was acted upon, bnt tbe stone, secured by a strap, be came detached before tbe body of the victim reached the water, which, as our readers know, proved a most fortunate circumstance for.Klmer Konald.
Tbe broken strap and stone still lay Imliedtfed In the soft earth on the edge Pv*?1
Lake
•Mfer,
•38S»*4- CRAPTEK IIK THB BtyOOD SPOl. Brent SafTord sat for some minutes with bowed bead, bis silver locks falling down about his shoulders like a veil.
When be raised his bead, Nioma stood in the doorway. She started back with a startled cry as she saw tbe ashen face of ber father tbe strained look of agony in his mild, brown eyes. "Father! father! what is it?" exclaimed tbe maiden, starting to bis side, and iayiug her fair, soft hand on hia ailver bead. ss,
He brushed it aside quickly. '•Don't question rue now," be said, almost sternly, "or I may be tempted to do something terrible. "Bot era you not trust me, father "Trust you, Xloma Alas! no. One*41 ofruld. »»**t now, not now."
Tbe maiden »tood datnbfoimded. Siwide«»lv ber eye caught sight of tbe glittering dagger on tbe floor.
Instantly the hand of ber father caught beta, and beid it fast ere it bad touched tbe keen weapon. "Touch it not, girl!" "Father." "Touch not the accursed weapon there's blood on it! heart blood, fresh from tbe bosom of innocence! Beware bow you meddle with tbe Sliver Dagger.'^crted tbe old man in a voice boarse with intense emotion.
with Constable Brown, of that vllliage,fbet* usually quiet parent? Waa he way tbat he bad tbe trap about ready to spring tbat some m^r. oow moving in
Nioma stepped back affrighted. What coo Id italf mean What caused such a terrible change in
demented r, dear fat bar, will
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plain this mystery If there is anything to suffer let me be a sharer of your sorrows," cried Nioma, tremulously, tears standing in her black eyes. "I have borne tbe burden* for years," he groaned. "I can still bear it aioue to thegrave. You have deceived me, Nioma. I will not trust you."
His words of stern rebuke cut to her sensitive heart like a knife. Tears started afresh. "Father, oh,father
Leave the room, Nioma," he oried, interrupting her words of passionate pleading. "But "Leave the room at once. I would be alone.'
Tbis last command the p9orgirl dared not disobey. Her father kuew how to be stern when he chose, and she knew it was best not to cross him in such a mood.
With a low sob Nioma tnrned and walked out into the front room, closing the door soltly behind her.
Brent SafTord was again alone with tho wounded stranger. Onee more the old man bent down and raised tbe gleaming dagger in his hand.
He examined tho delicate workmanshin closely. The blade was long and narrow, the steel point as sharp as a lancet an ugly plaything indeed.
On the point or steel was a dark spot of rust, very minute, the only thing to mar the beauty of the polished surfacc.
Sttffortf shuddered visibly as bis eye caught this. "The blood sticks, the blood tlit? blood he groaned in agoLy of soul.
Suddenly a new sensatiou seemed to posssess him. He sprang to his feet and paced the room with tbe dagger clutched firmly in bis thin fingers.
This new emotion was that of rage, distorting and disfiguring his handsome face, giviug him the look of ghastly demon.
His eyes grew bloodshot and rolled in their sockets. Pausing suddenly beside thecoueh, he brandishra the Sliver Dagger over the
3ently
uiet form of the young stranger. EviElmer Ronald had not escaped all danger yet. "Curses ten thousand curses on you, villain, |erjurer, murderer," hissed Safford. hotly, as the gloaming
DAGGER WHS
shaken close to the breast of the insensible man. "You vile snake in the grass you cowardly malignerof innoceut womanhood So wonder you requested Nioma not to mention your presence to me. What holds back the hand that now wields this dagger, what? Am I not a fit avenger of poor, poor Annella
Tho eyes of Salforu glared balefully at the sleeper. His rage left him weak.
He was trembling like leaf iu the autumn blast. He sank down once more into his chair, beads of perspiration standing out on his aged brow.
SafTord was weak almost to fainting.
"No,no,"he murmured, "it's not for mo to stain my old hands in blood. The law shall take its course. To-morrow I will make known the facts, and i'lsideof a month he will die on the gallows."
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scarfs, ribbons and any
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SLEEPING WITH SNAKES.
SKKl'ENT.HUF.TT1NU INTONED WITH A 'MAN TO KKE1' WARM.
From
the Jackson
(FlftOTImes.
Professor Bell, tho Sftnitbsonian Institution's agent, shipped his last collection of snakes to tho North two weeks ago, and already has his museum full again. It is supriaing how rapidly they become domesticated under nls treatment. During tbe recent cold snap some of them tbat he turns looso in bis room at night climbed up the bed-posts and coiled themselves up in his blankets. He felt them htuUiug for coxy spots about his legs, and knew that he ought to got up and provtdo them with souie loose straw, but a sleepy man in a warm bed of a cold night is not over obliging, and the Professor snored on musically, I as is his ctiBtom. The reptiles crawled upon one another, quarreled, fought a little, hissed, but the Professor did not budge—Only now and then he would wake slightly and cry softly, "Whist, boys! be easy, boys!"
At last, a big "cmachwbip" snake found an opening near the edgo of tbe blankets, and slowly glided in. There was a gentle waving up and down of the bedclothes as tbe big clay band serpent getting
moved about, getting himself confortawhen suddenly he slapped about
Idenly
ble, two-thirds of his frigid leugth against the warm legs of tbe dozing proprietor.
The proprietor mado a violent remark. He sat up in bed, gathered a handful of snakes in each band, depositing tbem carefully on the floor then, throwing back the bedclothes, he administered a kick that sent tho ooachwhip flying through tbe dark to the further end of tbe room, encountering tbe lamp in its aerial flight, and knocking from its bracket on tbe wall tbe fragile skull of an ancient Florida mound-builder. "Freeze and be hanged." exclaimed tbe Irate Professor, **111 share my bed with yon, bnt you,shan't drive me out.'.' He drew the blankets over him. A few moments later several pair of little red eves moved np tbe bedposts on either side, and soon snake-herder and snakes, in oue couch, were lost iu peaceful sleep.
SQ VEAXISHXKSS.
There is a certain fastidiousness among sobie people which is grestly shocked st seeing tbe terms diabetes, Bright's Disesaa, albnmenaria, or even liver or kidneys, in print. Tbey would fain forget tbat they bad a liver or kidneys, or were sobjeet to disorders of these organs. Ail of which would be well, if sncb ignocanoe or fastidiousness could drivp these diseases away. Tbe true way to banish reference to tbem is to employ Hunt's Remedy, the greet kidney and liver medicine, to cure tbem and then all mention ol »bem will cease of itself. So long as flesh is heir to such ills, we must tell of tbe one great specific, Hunt's Remedy, tbat meet* these ills and overcomes the Ji.
MRS. MATTIR K.
JOHXSOJ».
It
vcn not ex-
W
Klkhart,
was cared of weakness and a tendency to and heart troubles by Brown's Iron Bitters.
THK drunkard is a burden to himself, as well as bis friends but, since intoxication becomes a disease, it requires a remedy of no unusual activity. Those who have taken Simmons Liver Regulator declare tbat it sets tbe liver in action and invigorates tbe system in audi a way ss to deatroy tbe craving for strong
tbe craving for HqM .tr.
IffiiP
STRENGTH
to vigorously push a business, strength to study a profession, strength to regulate a household, strength to do a day's labor without physic-! pain. All this represents \v!.a* is wanted, in the often heard expression, "Oh! 1 wish I had the strcn^h!" If you are broken down, have not energy, or feel as if life was hardly worth living, you can be relieved and restored to robust health and strength by taking BROWN'S IRON BITTERS, which is a true tonic—a medicine universally recommended for all wasting diseases.
Jo* N. Fremont St.. Baltimore During the war I was injured in the stomach by apiece of a shell, ami have suffered from it ever since. A Unit four years ago it brought on paralysis, which kept mc in bed six months, and the best doctors in the city said 1 could not live. 1 sulicred fearfully from indigestion, nnd for over two years could not cat solid food nnd for a large oition ofthc time was unable to ret iin even liquid nourishment, 1 tried brown's Iron Uittcisand now after taking two littles 1 am able to get up nnd around and Km rapiuly impi o\ ing.
G. Lm u.
BROWN'S IRON BUTLh'S is a complete and sure remedy for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria, Weakness and all diseases requiring a true, reliable, non-alcoholic tonic. It enriches the blood, gives new life to tho muscles and tone
to the nerves.
KIDNEY-WORT
FOR THE PERMANENT CURE OF CONSTIPATION. No other fllxof la so prevalent In tiiia oountry Constipation, and no remedy hM
Brer
equalled the oolebrated KID KEY-
WORT aa
a
euro. Whatever the oauoo,
however obeUnate the ooao, thia remedy will overoome it. PILFfi THIS di»tro««lna ootnhEiOa pia|ut la very apt to bo oompUoatod with oonaUpoUoru Kidney. Wort •trcnjrlhonatho weakened part* and quickly enree nil klnda ofPllon evon whan pVyaiaiana and medicines havoboforo (fellad. lirTfyou have either of thneo trouble* PRICK«l.I USE iDrugBtsts'fteU
I
KIDNEY-WORT
TIITT'8 HKctob«nt
I* oompoMd of Hvrtml mid MucilttKinou* product*, wniolt permeate the aubatanoe of (he Lungs, expectorates the acrid matter thatcoMeotsia the lironohial Tulxw, and form* a soothing eoatlng, which relieves the Irritation thnt cituM1* the cough. It cleanse* the lungs of all Imparities, strengthens them when enfeebled by disease,invigorate* lha circulation of tlie blood, and brim the ncrvouasystem. Slight eolds often enil In consumption. It Is dangerous to neglect them. Apply the remedy promptly, A toetof twenty ycir* wnrrnnt* tho a»iiertion that no remedy has ever been fbnnd that Is as
prompt inilapffecUai.TUTT'8 EXPECTORANT. A
single
dose
raises
the
phlegm, 4
influnmation.niid its u«e spseililycurr* thftno.% olntlnate oouph. A pleasant cordial, children take It readily. For Croup It Is Invaluable *nt nhould tv» In rvery family.
TUtT'S PILLS
*CT DmtCTLY?ii THB LIVER. Cures Chills and ¥crt-r, l*/sprpsla, Slek Headache. Billons Colls,Constipation, Rheumatism, Ptlen, Palpitation of the Ifeart, Dlsalnees, Torpid Liver, and Female Irregularities. IT yon do not "feci very well," a stnple pill stimnlntes thsstomaeb, restores the Appetite, ImprnteTliw in
A NOTED DIVINE
1'iles.
SAYS:
Vm. Terr:—Urar ,Mri tor t« y»*m 1 ha»o
been'a martyr
to Dy«pep«ia,tva])tipatkm sod
Last spring your pills wtre recommended
tome
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aotr
jt
well nsa, bsvs
Iam
good sppotits, dissstion
perfect, regular stool*. piU» ton*, and 1 h*»e sained forty pounds soliu flesh. Tbey are wuitli
t'joif
weight in said.
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L. A. BURNETT,
On Deck Again, and Ready tor the Fall Campaign.
I hsve just received a fall snl complete assortment of FRENCH, KIPSJMI CALF (Levin A Merrier), KL FFAlXlHl-AUOHTKUsnd JIEMI/iCK HOLE, OAK
Slid
KM LOCK
Ot.T HOLMisml HALF HOLKft.
A complete
utoek of
HHOK
VISIHSUH
and TANNKIfM OIL. BEHT FLAWTERKltlS, HOO and CATTLB HAIR.
CAM If PAH) for HnKf*,TALI/»W. BKK»WAX.HHEEP »KI-H,»md HAW FI HH. Xo. 31-J, south Sldf, W* If nit stmrt, oppowlt*
Market Hutne.
WHOLESALE
CANDY MANI FACTOKY —AND—
BAKERY.
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a took- ^"sxtwSe the orpkf^live/ «tr##«. Terrs Haste, !»4 anion, to rmrolate tbe bowels and remove tbe feeling of general depression and with
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