The Syracuse Register, Volume 7, Number 47, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 1 October 1896 — Page 3

"W dsrt. CorYßlCtff. j»>4. BT Bret Harte, “ w PART I. CHAPTER IL— Uontinved. Passing out of the stable yard he recrgnizcd the Missourian's voice in whispered conversation with the proprietor, but the'two men withdrew.into the ihadow :>» he approached. X An ill-defined uneasiness came over, him; be k hew the proprietor—-who also scented to know the Missourian, and this evident avoidance of him was significant. Perhaps his reputation as a Joubtful unionist had preceded him, but this would not’account for their conduct in a district o strongly souths tern in sytiipathy ns Fair Plains. More impressed by the occurrence than !:<• eared to admit, when at last, after some delay, h? had sccur?d his horse, nnd was oncemore in the saddle, lie LepX a .-harp lookout for his quon- . dam companion. But Jiere another circumstance added to his suspicions; therewias a main road leading to Santa Inez, the next town, and the i ancho, and this Clarence had purjxvsciy taken in order to watch the Missourian but therewnsacut-off directly to -the ramho, known only to habitues of the rapilio. • ' ~ / After a few moments rapid riding on a iiMfstang .much superior to any in the hotel stables, he was satisfied that the stranger must have taken the eut-off. . Putting spurs to bis horse. he trusted still to precede him to'the rancho if that was his destination. As he dashed along the familiar road, by n strarigxt perversity o< fancy, instead of thitekii;- of I. - purp'-e, he found himself recalling the first time he had'ridden- that way in the flush of his youth and hopefulness. The girl-sweetheart he was then go- . Lng to rejoin—was now the wife of another; the woman who had been her guardian was now his own wife. He hnd accepted without a phng theyoung gild's dereliction, but its was through . her revelation that lloj was now about Jo confront the dcreiicliob of Ids own wife. - I . Ami this was the reward of his youthful trust and loyalty! A bitter laugh broke from his-'lips. It was part of his still youthful self-delusion that hebelieved himself wiser and stronger for it ’ .... It was quite dark w hen he reached the tipper field or first terrace of the rancho, He could see the w hite' ; waUs of the rasa rising dimly out of the green sea of early wild grasses, like a phantom island. It was here that the "cut-off" joined the main road —now the only one that led to the casa. lie was satisfied that no one could have preceded him f rom Fair Plains; but it was true that he must take precautions against higown discovery. ■* l»i-m<’ oiti’-g near a clump of w illows, h* ui.s.i.ldled and unbridhvy his.horse, and with the cwt of thejmita over its haunches sent it fly ingacross tpe field in the - direction of i/band of. feeding ■» mneta'ngs, which it (presently hofned.. Then keeping well in iheTHTSffinkof a belt of Scrub-oaks he skirted the long lesser tyrravc of the rasa. Intending to approach the house byway of the old garden anT corral. ' A drizzlingrain, Occasionally driven by the wind into long misty curtaihlfke waves, obscured the prospect and favored his design. He reached the low adobe w all of the Corral in safety ; looking over he - < ct in spite of the darkness that a number ofthe horses were of alien brands, ami even recognised one or two from the. Santa Inez, district. The vague outlines of buggies and ’carryalls filled thc long »h<d beside the stables. "There was company at the cas.iso far Susy was right. Nevertheless, lingering still by the walls of the oldgard.cn, for the dcejwning of. night. b-» nervous feverishness wq.« again bonded and benumbed bysu lien memories. There was the open- • *lhg left l v the oh|grille in the wall,!- - hind which Mrs. Peyton stood’bn the morning when he thought he was tear Ing the ranch forever* where he hnd flralciaaped her in his arms, and stayed; a turn of the head, a moment’s indvci.Mon. a single glance of a languorous eye, had brought this culmination. And now he stood again beforetbat ruined grille, his hoiise and lands, even-, his .name, misused by a mad. scheming adventuress, and h;m.-<-lf a ciccping . spv of his own dishonor. tie turned with a bitter smile again to. the garden. A few dark? Castilian roses still leaned forward am! swayed in the wind with dripping leaves.' It was here tlint the figst inorning of his arrival he had Jkissed Susy ; the perfume aqd color of her pink akin eaine back to him with a Sudden shock as he stood there; lu* caught at-the flower, drew it toward him and inhaled its odor in a long breath that left him faini and leaning against the "wall,. Then again he smiled, but this time more wickedly?-in -what he believed • his cynicism had sprung up the first instinct of revenge! i z It was now dark enough for him to, venture ncrv£ the carriage road and make his way to tljc rear of the house. His first characteristic iiustiuct had been to enter openly at his own front gate —but the terrible temptation to overhenr and watch the conspiracy unobserved—'hat fascination common to deceived humanity to witness ilsown •bante-—hatl grown upon him. He knew that • w ord or a gesture of expla- : natron, apology, appeal, or even tetror from his w ife would check his rage . and weaken bis'purpose.' His j>c: feet knowledge of the house and the security of it* inmates would enable him from some cdkcure landitig or gallery to participate in any secret eonclave they might hold in the patio—th* only place suitable for so numerous a The absence of. tight in . the few externa! windows pointed to this central gathering. And be had already conceived his plan of entrance. Gaining the rear wall of the casta he toegsn cantio-.isly to skirt its bra mb! v base, until he had reached a long, Aren-like window, half obliteraUvl by a monstrous |»*xion. vipeA ■ .it was the v.irntow of had once been M«- I>c :- ion's boudoir; the window by which ho had oace forced an satran< aw» th* houac when *» wao In

toe hands of the squatters; the window from which Susy had signaled her Spanish lover ; the window whose grating had broken the neck of Judge Peyton's'presumed assassin. Hut these recollections no longer delayed him; the moment far action hnd arrived. He knew that since the tragedy/the boudoir had been dismantled anti shunned; the servants believed it to tee haunted, by the assassin’s g"host. With the aid of the passion vine ingress was easy. The interior w indow was open; the rustle of dark leaves on the bare floor as he and the whirr of a frightened bird by his ear told the story of its desolation anil the source of the kt range noises that had been heard there. The doqr leading to the corridor w as lightly bolted, merely to keep it from rattling in the wind. Slipping the bolt with the blade of his pocket knife, he peered into the dark passage. The light streaming under the door to the left and the Sound of voices convinced him that his conjecture w as right.and the meeting was gathered on thebroo»l balconies around the patio. He knew that a narrow gallery, faced with Venetian blinds to exclude the sun, looked down upon them. lie managed to gain it without discovery; luckily the blinds were still do.wn. Between their sluts, himself invisible, he could hear and see everything that occurred. Yet even nt that supreme moment the firsPthing that struck him was the almost Itxiicrous contrast between the appearance of the meeting and its tremendous object. Whether be Was influenced by any previous boyish conception of a cloudy and tflooiny conspiracy, he did not know, but he was for an instant almost disconcerted by the apparent levity and festivity-of the conclave. Decanters and glasses stood on small tables lie fore them; nearly all were drinking aftd smoking. They comprised 15 or 20 men, some whose w\re familiar to him; elsewhere as southern politicians; a few, ,h* w aa shtveked to see, w ere well-khow n . Occupying a characteristically central position was the famous Col. Starbottki, of Virginia. Jaunty and youthful looking in his mask-like, beanllcss face, expressive and dignified In his middle-aged port and carriage, he alcne. retained something of the importance -allieit slightly theatrical and affyeted--of the o<-ca*iqn. Clarence, in his first Tturried-glancc. had not observed his wife, and for a rno- ; inent had fslt relieredU But as t bl. Starbottle' arose at that moment, and with a studiously chivalrous and courtly-manner turned to his i right, be saw that she was sitting at ' the further end of the balcony, and that a wan whom be recognized ns i Cnpt. I‘inckney was standing , beside her. , ‘ ° The blood quickly tightened around his heart, but left him cold and observ-’ ant. It was seldom. Indeed, remarked. Col. Stnrbottlc, placing his fat white finj gers in the -frill of his shirt front, that i i- movement like tills was graced with the actual presence of a lofty, inspiring yet delicate spirit- <1 Load ices—ii.deed, he tuigjit say ft Joan of A'rc-s---n the person. nV their very charming hostess, Mrs. krunt. Not only were they favored by'her |-social and" hospitable ministration, but ' I y her active anil enthusiastic.cooperation in the glorious work they had in j hand. It wasf through her corres[x>nence nnd e.arricst advocacy tha.t they were to be favored •to-night with the . aid and counsel of one of the most dis- ■ tinguisheti and ixiyverful men in the south-Tn district of California, Judge i Bees winger, of Ixvs Angeles. He had not the honor of that gentle- • man's jsTHonal acquaintance; he bei lieved be was not far from wrong in saying that this was also the misfori tune of every gentleman present, but the name itself was a towerof strength.. He would go further and say "that Mrs.' Brant herself was personally unacquainted with him, but tbyt it was through ti e fervor, jxvetry, grace and genius of her correspondencewitlr that ■ gentleman that they were to have the ' honor*of. his prerence that very even- ' ing. It was understood that, advices bad been received of his departure, and that he might l>e exjxcte*! at Koblcs 1 at nny moment, 'i "But what proof have we "of Judge Beeswinger's soundnesa?" said a lazy southern voire at the conclusion of' 1 Col. Stnrl-ottle's jieriods, "NoUklv .' here seems to know him by sight; is ■ it not risky to admit a mah to our meeting whom we a.re unable to iden.tify?" “t reckon nobody but a fool.or some ; prying mudsill of a Yankee would trust i his.skin here," returned another, “andJ >-if he did we'd know what to do with J him." - But Clarence's attention was riveted | on his w ifc. and the significant speech Lpassed him a* unhct*ded a* had the 1 < oloncpH, rhetoric. She was looking i very hdndsome and slightly flushed, w ith n proud light in her eyes th;.t he bad hevcr'scen before. Absorbed in the discussion, shy j seemed to be paying little attention to j i ( apt. Pinckney, a* she rose suddenly ; to her feet, | ••Judr-c Bcvsiw ir.ger w ill bc\ attended ; here by Mr. MacN'iel of the Fare Plala* hotel, who w ill vouch for him nnd in- , treduce him." she said in a clear voice which rang with an lmi»eriousnesstbat Clarence well remembered: “The judge was to arrive by-the coach from Martinez to Fair Plains, ami is due non ." "But is, there no gentleman to introduce him? Must we take him on the •word of a common trader—by Jove, a whisky seller!" continued the previous vpiee, sneeringly, “On the word of n lady. Nir. Brooks," ’said' Capt, Pinckney, vvith a slight gesture toward Mrs. Brant, “who anloth." Clarence had started slightly at his wife's voice and the information it conreyed. Hi - * fellow-passenger and the confidant of MacNici was the man they were expecting. If they had recognized him (ClarenC#!. would they not w arn the cotnpany of his proximity ? He held his bjieath as the sound of voices came from the outer gate of the courtyard. Mrs. Brant rose— but at the same moment the gate swung open and a man entered. It was the Missourian He turned with an old-fashioned courteoy to the single w oman standing on the Lqileony. "My fair eorrerpoudent. I believe! lam Judge Beeswlager. Your agent, MacNlel. pasted in* through gnord* nt th* gate.

but I did not deem It advisable to bring him into this assembly of gentlemen without your further consideration. I trust I was right!” The quiet dignity, and self-possea-sion. the quaint, old-fashioned colonial precision of speech, modified by a soft Virginian intonation, and, above all, some singular individuality in the man h!mj*clf, produced a profound sensation, and seemed to suddenly give this gathering an impressiveness it had lacked before*. For an instant Clarence forgot himself and his personal wrongs in the shock of indignation he felt at this potent addition to the ranks of hia enemies. He saw his w ife's eyes sparkle with pride over her acquisition, and noticed that Pinckney cast a disturbed glance at the newcomer. The stranger ascended the few steps , to the balcony and took Mrs. Brant’s band with profound courtesy. “Introduce me to my colleagues— distinctly and separately. It behooves a man at such a moment to know to w hom he intrusts his life and honor, and the life and honor of his cause." It was evidently no mere formal courtesy of the stranger. As* he stepped forward along the. balcony, and under Mrs. Brant’s graceful guidance, was introduced to each of the members, he not only listened w ith scrupulous care and attention to the name and-profes-sion of each man. but bent'itpofi him a -clear, searching glan?e that seemed to photograph him in his memory, w ith two exceptions. II e passed Col. St ar bot t le’s ex pa nd in g shirt frill w ith n bbw of elaborate precision, and said: - “Col. Starbottle’s fame requires neither introduction nor explanation." He stopped before Capt. Pickney find paused. "An officer of the United States army, I believe, sir?” "Yes.” “Educated nt West Point, I think, by the government to whom you |tave taken the oath of allegiance?” “Yes." “Very good, sir," said the stranger, turning away. “You have forgotten one other fact, sir," said Pinckney, with a slightly sni»erci!ious air. “Indeed, what is It?" “I am, first of nil; a native of the state of South Carolina.” A murmur of applause and approval ran round the balcony. Capt. I‘inclo ney smiled and exchanged glances w ith Mrs. Brant, but the stranger quietly returned to the central; table beside Col. . Starbottle. “I am not onlv an unexpected delegate to this-august assembly, genth*men," he began, gravely, “but I am the i-earer of, perhaps, equally Unexpected news. By my position in the southern district I am in possession of dispatcher received only thismorning by pony express. Fort Sumter has been, besieged. The United States flag, carrying relief to the beleaguered- garrison, d has been fired upon by the state of South Carolina!" A burst of almost hysteric applause and enthusiasm broke from tlic asst mUly and made the dim vault-like passages and corridors of the casa ring. Cheer after cheer went up to the veiled gallery and the misty sky beyond; men ' mounted on the tables and waved their hands and in the midst of this bewildering turbulence of sound and-motion, Clarence saw his wife .mounted on a chair.w ithburntngcheeks and flashing eyes, w aving her handkerchief like an inspired priestess. Only the stranger, still Ofohdingbeside Col. Starbottle, remained unmoved and iinpassive. Then with an imperative gesture he demanded a sudden siknee. "Convincing and unanimous as this ■demonstration is, gentlemen,” he began, quietly, - "it is my duty, nevertheless, to ask you if you have seriously considered the meaning of the news I have brought. It is my duty to tell you that it means civil war. It means the clash Os arms In tween two sections of a mighty country, it means the disruption of friends, the breaking of family ties, tfie separation of fathers and sons, of brothers and sisters even perhaps to the disseverment of huslsand and ■wife!” . , “It means the sovereignty of the south—and the breaking of r. covenant With low-born traders and abolitionists," said Capt. Pinckney. "if there are any gentlemen present," continued the stranger, without. heeding the interruption,“wbohave pledged this state to the support of-the south i-; this emergency, or to'hhc establish-ment-of a Pacific republic in aid and sympathy with it, whose names are oh this paper.” ■heTiftmi a sheet of paper lying before Col. Storfeottle, “but who now- feel that the gravity of the news demands a more serious consideratidn of the purpose, they are at liberty to withdraw- from the meeting—giving their honor as southern gentlemen to keep tin- s. eret intact.” “Not if 1 know interrupted a stalwart Kentackian as he rose to his fey t and strode down the steps to the patio. “For." he added, placing his back against the gateway, “I'll shoot the first. coward that backs out now.” A roar of laughter and approval fol- ; Idw-ed, but was silenced ng;in by the quiet, unimpassioned voice of the stranger. - “If. on the other hand;" he went on. calmly, “you all feel that this news is the fitting culmination and consecration of the hopes, w ishes and plans of ! this meeting, you will assert it again, on your own signatures, to Col. Star boiUe at thia table." When the Kentucktaa had risen Clar cnee had started from hiscoucealincnt; when he now saw-the eager figures I pressing forward to the table he hesitated no longer. Slipping along the passage he reached the staircase which led to the corridot j in the rear of the balcony. Descendiiif this rapidly he not otjy came upon tht back* of the excited crowd around the table, but even elbowed one of the consplrators aside without being noticed. [TO BE CCXTt.NVEte.] Almoat a Hint. Mr. Slowboy baa txca paying hi* addresses to a Dallas young lady for i i long time, but has never been able to <on;e to the j>oiDt. They were ata mat inee at the Dallas opera house, w hen between the acts he said: flThcse dramatic authors make their heroes declare their love in sueb a stupid way." “Yes, but they actually do propose." •he replied.' giving him * look. ' The earth far th* treddlpg -IMIm (Tsx ) fllftor. I

A CLOUDBURST. tt Cause* a Great Amount of Damage at San Marco*. Tex. San Antonio, Tex., Sept. 2S.—A tremendous cloudburst struck the city of San Macos, about 60 miles north of here, at ten o’clock Saturday inorning and washed aw ay a large portion of the town. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas and International <t Great Northern railway tracks were washed away for three quarters of a mile and the joint dc]>ot badly wrecked. The damage to these two roads will reach $20,000. The sloudbnrst struck the lower pottion of the city and swept everything before it. Latest information is that a part of the city is covered with from five to twenty feet of "water. All business is suspened. but the work Os relief progresses slowly, because the town is divided bv a raging torrent, and traffic, except by boat, is impossible in the flooded district. Many people; including whole families, were rescued from tree tops, by men in boats. Had the ‘ storm occurred at uight the loss of life j would be appalling. As it is, four peoI pie are missing, and all hope of their I Wing .found alive has about been abanl don.ed, as the house in which they were living was washed away ano completely wrecked. . - ’ ' FAH-’TO GET METtORITE. Steamer Hope of Feary Expedition Returns to Fort. North Sydney, C. 8.. Sept. 25.»-The stK+mer Hope, of the Peary expedition, arrived, here at 11 a'clock Saturday morning from its exploring trip north. ■Capt. Bartlett reported all well on board; but it was added thataihe main i object of the expedition, that of bringing to the United States the ?10-ton mei teorite discovered by Lieut. I’eary at ! Cape York upon a previous trip, had i not been, accomplished. It was found ! impossible to r>g a derrick strong enough to move the meteorite. In spite of all this, scientists on-board have ob- : tained great results from their voyage, i All on board expressed themselves as being delighted with their trip, although Unexpected ice difficulties compelled them to return earlier than expected. The expedition touched at a ; number of poljnts hitherto unexplored. Scientific observations were made and valuable records were made from the investigations. TOLON IS RELEASED. Peremptory Dem»n<t of the l otted Stat** i , Conceded by Spain. Washington. Sept. 28. —Samuel T. Tolon, tin American merchant of some prominence, recently arrested by Spanish authorities in Cuba, was liberated Saturdtiy, according to a message re--1 reived at the , state department from Consul-General Lee. The unconditional release of Tolop.was demanded several days ago .by. the consul-general On iustructious from the department. ■ Gen. W-eyier hesitated at first, and the American minister at Madrid was instructed to make a demand of the Span- } ish authorities there and incidentally to state the arrest was highly irregular and that the government of the United ■ States would not take no for an answer. This stern demand evidently had a ; good effect. The question of demhnd- ‘ ing an indemnity for the arrest will be ; considered by the state department after his arrival. DARING HOLD-UP. Paymaster of a >Vegt Vlrclula Concern | Robbed Os 8S,«OO. Charleston, W. Va.; Sept. 28.—The pay- ‘ master -for the Longdale Coal. & Iron > company. \V. T. Wilson, w as en route to Clifftop.by a short line road w ith money to pay the miners there and he was at- } tacked ,by Joe Thompson, w ho'w ith a drawn revolver in each hand compelled all on the pay train to throw up their I hands, and proceeded to grab the packages of money, amounting to $2,800. ■ Wilson began firing at him when about 50 yfirds away, but the shots failed to take effect. Thompson returned the fire nnd shot Wilson in the groin, inflicting a fatal wound. A posse and bloodhounds are in pursuit of the robber. ' ‘<_ SEVEN DROWNED. Dl*a*ter to a Boating Tarty Reported from Shield*, England. London, Sept, ,2s.— Seven lives were lost Saturday at Shields by the foundering at a boat t hat was overloaded. The party _th.lt entered the boat sank her almost to her gunwales, but as they were in perfectly smooth water there was no great danger. When, however, they got seme distance out in the harbor, they encountered a small sea, which broke, over the boat, and despite the - efforts made tc bail her, soon filleibher and caused her to sink. Other boats ■pent to the rescue, but before they could reach the people struggling in the wtter. seven of the party had been drowned. BASEBALL. National I.rucuc Season Cloved— Standing of the < lab*. The National Baseball league's season practically closed Saturday. The fellowing table shows the number of games won and lost and the jiercentage of each club.. - Ct vb«. ' Won, Lost. Per Ct. 8a1tim0re........... » M Cleveland..... S» t; <23 tUnelnnatl,... ...77 CO Boston M S! .5® Chicago ..,.71 n .t'ss HttsburKh ® •‘S .513 Nev. York M 47 Philadelphia .i.ffl .#l7 Washington i .5» 't <SO Brooklyn W ■ -Tl ’ ,MJ St Jamis <•> ft) JW Ixmlsville SS Stt ,!97 Victim of a Tabor Riot tinrled. Cleveland, O„ Sept. 2S.- Sund :y afternoon Thomas Evans, the striker who was K'.tailv "?' >«t on August H by nonunion meu during the recent labor troubles here, wa* buried in Woodland cemetery. He died last Thursday. It rained all day, but despite the weather, over SJMkI trades unionists marched in line to the North I‘resbyterian church, where the funeral services were held, and gfterwards accompanied the body to the grave. The dead man Is looked upon as a martyr to «be cause of labor, nnd the feeling against hia slayer is intense. • Woman' Killed by a Uve Wire. Alton, 11!., Sept. 2s.—Tile wife of Dr. Thomas L Foulds wa* inatantly killed Saturday night a< her home in this city by a aingtflnr accident. During a storm she touched an exposed incandescent light wire and received a fatal shock. The lights are supposed on all ordinary occasions to be harmelesa. Denied l«e of the Molls. Washington, Sept 38. —The post office department Saturday denied the, privileges -of the mails to the Home in- • rstmeut cssociatiOß. a bond inrestmei 7 concern, having offieei i i aercrtl New York state eltlM hfld

SPREE ENDS IN DEATH. A Brutal Father Chased by a Mob Drown* Himself. Cleveland, 0., Sept. 28. —Just before dark Sunday night Edward Wald, a ship carpenter residing at 53 Mulberry street, narrowly escaped lynching at , the hands of an infuriated mob of west side citizens. Wald came home under the influence of liquor, quarreled with his wife and finally struck her. The 1-Uycar-old son Edward seized his father's arm and entreated him .to quiet down, w hereupon the brute beeame enraged and thiew the boy down the stairway leading to the street, a distance of 20 feet. The little fellow screamed for help and rolled out of the open doorway into the street writhing in Convulsions and frothing nt the mouth. Dr. C. A. Turner was summoned to attend the boy, and a crowd quickly collected to revenge the brutal outrage. Rev. John McHale, a Catholic priest, was hastened to the scene and administered the last rites of the church to the dying boy; Meanwhile the crowd increased to a mob, w-hich was goaded into fury by the sight of the helpless child struggling in convulsions on the pavement until the clamor for revenge swelled to an ominous roar. An impromptu. delegation of 40 forced their way into the house to drag out the inhuman father, and others were dispatched for a rope. Wnld had locked himself in a bedroom. The door was broke.n- Open, and the brute dragged into the street, fighting desperately, The police arrived before the rope appeared and thus intercepted a lynching. The mob gave battle to the police,, determined not to allow Wald to escape them. During the scrimmage the prisoner broke loose from those, who'were holding hhu and ran down au alley toward the river. The mob at his heels and when the fugitive reached the. river, knowing that his chance for life'was . less than- even if capturedplunged into tlfe cold, muddy water of the Cuyagho and was drowned. His body has not been recovered. The boy will die and the wife's injuries may also prove fatal. ' MORE FIGHTING AT LEADVILLE Strikers Attack Bon Air Shaft, But Ar* Kepulsed by the Guard*. Leadville, Col., Sept. 28. —llenewed rioting has occurred. At ten o’clock Sunday the military guard at the Don Air mine on Carbonate hill was attacked. The pickets were driven in bejhilid the stockades by a fusillade of lead fired from one of the dark recesses of the mountain. Buckshot riddled the timbervvork of t he mine and whistled close to the ears of the militiamen. The fire was returned, the heavy ring of tire Springfield rifle sounded on the air, and in a few' moments all Leadville -was awake. Lieut. Verdeckberg telephoned Gen. Brooks that the guard had beendriven in, and a few moments later the troops were turned out and started to the Bon Air on double time. The shots from the Bon Air sounded like a hail. Lights flashed in all the windows of the town, and within half an hour the streets were filled with men,, armed and- ready to go to the mine, which is some little distance away. The exchange o's shots was lively and lasted for fu|ly 15 mmutes. The attacking party was located in one spot, while the tire of the military was scattaring and from different points along the guard line. A squad of infantry with fixed bayonets charged into the brush, but the assailants retreated rapidly before-- them and were soon silenced. This attack, occurred at a tffne. when the union v.as consulting fcr peace, and will have the effect of causing renewed enlistments to the ranks of the militia to-day. A BABY'S HORRIBLE FATE. Partially Devoured toy Rat* tn Its Cradle —Dies of- It* Injuries. Baltimore, Md„ Sept. ‘2B.—Three big rats attacked the two-months’-old baby of Mr. and .Mrs. Isaac Asher, of 1150 Low street. Saturday night, and gnawed its face, head and neck to such qn extent that the infant died in a short time. Mr. Asher lives over "his store. Tie was looking after his business and Mrs. .Asher hnd gone to market when the rats started to make a meal of tj|u* helpless infant which was snugly tucked in its crib in the second story. Hearing five i baby crying, the father hurried upstairs ! and. as be entered the robin in which the infant was lying, three large, vicions-’ looking rats jumped out of the criband Scampered off. The horrified father found that the flesh had been torn from the babe's tender face, head and neck. Before a physician could be summoned the baby died. WORK OF THE FLAMES. Fire Cause* a Loa* at Over 8150,000 at .Motont Holyoke College. Soqth Hadley, Mass.. Sept. 28. —Mount Holyoke.college.the pioneer institution for the bighvy education < f women, rcceive<l u severe blow Stii.day afternoon in the burning of the nmirt budding, with u probable loss of over §150,000. The buildings have cost over §300,000, nod could not.be replaced to-day for a less amount. Fortunately none of the ■»(«) students, or faculty were injure*], there bring ample time for their escape with part of their personal effects. Il is rupjtosed that the fire originated in the laundry from au overheated steam -pi|*. as no one bad been in the laundry during the day. nor had there Teen a fire there. The building and its contents w ere insured for $154,000. Fatal .Storm* la Germany. Berlin, Sept. 28.—The gale which prevailed Friday and Saturday caused great .damage to .property and considerable loss of life along.the North sea coast and far island. The river Elbe rose 12 feet, on Friday,; as a result of which the cellars of many buildings nenr the river were flooded and scores of vessels were carried away from their moorings. The river Ems was also forced over its banks and thousands ofticTcs of land were submerged. A barge ’was capsized by the force of-the w indin the upper Ellie r.nd six persons were drowned. More Gold turning. London. Sept. 28.—1 n addition to the heavy shipments of the last week it i« anticipated that at lens’ another £ 1,000,000 ($5,000,000) in gold will be exported to New York. There is every prospect that money rates will harden and. (xissUdy. the Bank of England will deem a further rise in bank rate advisable. as there is considerable continental demand' for bullion. Wool Utorohooae Burned. Aurora. 111., Dept. 28.—Fire in the storehouse of the T. K. Hasting scouring mill destroyed SOO,OOO worth of wool. The iMuroiHSf la MO.OOT,

HOT SPRINGS, VA-, Via "Big Four” and “C. & O.” Route*— Perfect Fall Climate—a,soo Feet Ele.vation — Magnificent Mountain Surroundings—Most Curative Baths Known, From Chicago, St. Louis, Peoria and all points tributary, Indianapolis, Bcutou Harbor, Detroit, Toledo, Sandusky, Springfield,* Dayton and intermediate points, the “Big Four Route" havetlirough vest United-trains daily to Cincinnati, magnificently equipped with Bqffet Parlor Cai's, Dining Curs and Wagner Sleeping Cars. Direct connection made in Central Union Station, Cincinnati, with the beautiful trains of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway,-without transfer across the city. Write any agent “Big Four - ’ for full i articular#, or address D. B. Martin, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, or E. 0, McCormick, Traffic Manager “Big Four Route," Cuivlniiali, 0. First Chicago-Max—“What nre your S lans for the future’’’ Second Chicago, lan—“l think I will stop getting married and settle down."—Truth. “Cincinnati Flyer." The Monon lias put on a fast flyer for Indiauai>olik aud Cincinnati, lite train leaves Chicago, Dearborn Station, at 1! :$0 A. M.‘, reaches ludiauapolis at 4:37 aud Cincinnati at 7:45 P M.. thus making the run, Chicago to Indiaiiaixdis. in four-hours s and forty-seven minutes, and Cincinnati in seven s hours aud fifty-five minutes. This is tiie 1 fastest t me made between Chicago and Indianapolis and Cincinnati by any line. The “Cincinnati Flyer" is equipitedwi h elegant day coaches, the M^non. celebrated' highbacked seats, parlor car and dining car City Ticket Office. 232 Clark St, Chicago. ‘‘No Mavuz, a n’.Mdle-<>r-tl:c-road candidate is not a bty elist.’’—Norristown'' Herald. . . ' i ' Wb have not been w'itliMit Pis’’< i’urf for Consumption for 20 > cars; Lizzie I’i:i:i:rj , Camp St.. Harrisburg. Ta-. May 4, 'til. Which goqs the quickest a full minute or j a spare moment f — Ji st try al6 box of Cascarcts. the finest liver and bo.wsl regulator ev<.r made. THE MARKETS. , N ew York. Sept. 'A EIVE STOCK-Steers ?3 75- u t S 5 H--KS . s.. 4 El.O’.’ll- Minnesota Patents 3 70 Si 1 b) Minnesota Bakers' 1“ ?■) fi ?Ml WHKAT-Xo: Red. I've... 7"<>■* No. 1 Hard Js< A <"», CORN-N’c 2 .....' ;'7>.; .7'i I'eCt-mbvr ' 251,• .-v.-.-j OATS — Western ...J» If- <7 LARD 4 15 ir-tjlO PORK - Mew :... 7 7’. % - BUTTBM—Creamery H I’4 Datrv 7 ■ll EGGSf K-Xifc 11714 “ CHICACri. CATTLE - Beeves .. . $3 4- 'j , Stockers and Feeders. 2.1 ' ■» 3 '■> Cows and Bulls 1 ; ; 3;» Texas Steers 2 Sr- -.7 " to IIOGS — l ight 2 -i 3’o. Riuigh Baclting. 2Si SHEEP ' . . . ........ 1 75 Ei’TTER'— Cream* >v S 7i 15 Dairy ti- <1 i:’. EGGS — -Fresh. .’. 13 * U'.'. POTATOES ("er bu n.. 17 <? ” PORK -• Mess f. er hi LARD — Steam, 3 72’- *7 ': 7'. FT.OI’R.— Witit, r 1-- .. .1 r.i Spring.- I so it s~ GRAIN— Wheat. Sr-i tend • r, -fa V • Dorn, No 2 ... ..... SB ■' 21’8 Oats. No. 2 Ca5h..’...:.... K’..” ii’vt Rye. No -■ ■’ r Fartev, Choice to Fkncv,. ri V: MILWAUKEE. '7< GRAIN—Wheat.No. 2 Springs r;, . Corn, No 2 ' ; ‘.'2 Oats. No. 2 Whit" 20 I? ; 20’1 Rye. No. 1 . ?* -Rwrley. No. 2.. ............ J 3 :3i', FORK - Mess ... fi Ml i’. €5 T.ARD C/7 SH7O DETROIT. I GRAIN Wheat, No. 2 Red.: $ / Coin, No. t / - 5 White.;.. >r, Rve . ‘ .. .. . 77 T ' : ST. LOUIS. CATTLE Native Steers*.!. $3 :» ■ t : 1 Texas 2 Ml Hits Bl HOGS ■•to o 3 35 SHI'.EP ; ..' 2 25 • ffli «> . OMAHA CATTLE - Stiers. ...... . ,°s3 ;0 'r I Tfl Cow!: ........ '1 <il 3 l>o e s-i ffl a SH EEP ■ 2 3' fFS ®

* Prof. Babcock, “■ M I find that Baker & Co/s Breakfast Cocoa is absolutely pure. It contains no trace of any substance foreign to tne pure roasted cocoa-bean. .The color is that > of pure cocoa; the flavor is natural, and not artificial;- and i the product is in every particular such as must have been i produced from the pure cocoa-bean without the addition. ; of any chemical, alkali, acid, or artificial flavoring subi stance, which are to-be detected in cocoas prepared by the so-called * Dutch process.”* ? ; I V . Walter Baker & C<%, Ltd., Dorchester, Mass. •□fiXSSXK>.K»XI=EXSKM* i/W • W il \J - J IyTMaB r z j w® Just » I V I IT ill T<EPOPULAR Candidate for- ■ S all Parties b g “Battle Ax n is popular with all S ■ parties because of its remarkably If g fine flavor, its high quality and the H. g low price at which it is sold* || S The people of the United States H know a good thing when they see m B it t and they won't pay 10 cents for H g other high grade tobaccos while they g |p can get “Battle Ax" for 5 cents* ||

5; Warner’s Safe Cure LARCE [bottlss. ): OR SMALL! “ BOwing to the many requests from its patrons, Warner’s Safe , _ Cure Co. have put on the market a 111 : smaller size ■’ KIDNEYWMh bottle of Safe | Cure which can now be obtained j‘l >t all druggists at half the price of 5 the large bottle. I' : is not only a Scientific vegetable j preparation and does all that is : claimed for It, but it is the only : Kidney and Liver medicine used \ : by the best people of four contir : nents. A medicine that bears i : the stamp of the world’s ap> t : proval, and maintains its posi--7 : tion for a fifth of a century, \ : must necessarily possess pe- ► : culiar merit.

Featherbone ak* Edge v Ask OT the next time you buy a ■ BIAS VELVETEEN ' SKIRT BINDING. The featherbone flares and stiffens—the bias velveteen wears asonly an S. H. & M. can wear. Especially suited for silk 'X vool pcPicoats, if your dealer WILL NOT supply you we w ill. ' Scir'ptes sh r 'iu:ng K'.l>9:s anef rnatcriata Bialltd fm. ’’ Horde Dressmaking M.-.de Eisy.” anew 72 Pago bock by M!ss Emma M. Hocper. of the bodies’ Home Jeuma!. te::s it plain words how to make dresses at home without previous training : mailed for 25c. S. H. & M. Co.. P. O. Box 699, N. Y. CityTh** button with i ten cent hoi d 4SWM* CANOY CATHARTIC the Ideal laxative MyT<. W and guaranteed constlpation cure, sent FREE •x. on receipt of five 2-cent \ stamps. Address K.V. wxfcwte Kinrtii co»r»rr, XDJ. f DKH.I.ISTS. <T,| W 11... IW. lei. f>«WT“ n " H I'AY CASH WKKKI.Yand M* R 0 B " i everywhere t*> SFLL Wi E CTADi/ ne * ' I nCCO |.r ven k B ’.uteiv Superb outfit*, new Wfißn K cv.tem STARKWW I* ■ ’KIANA. Mv..R‘KKPuHT.III. j ,000 SALESMEN WANTED EMi'IHF. CO.. Chlea<o. 111. OPIUM HAVE YOU TRIED YUCATAN? A. N K — A 1084