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-t'I:Wt,i [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] SAVED BY DEATH; OR, THE SECRET TREASURE OF GATASE. By S. AUGUSTA SQUIRES. Author of "An Eviction and its Consequences A Brave Little Woman," Marriage" &c. die. CHAPTER XVI. SUSPENSE. JEANIE rang the bell. Mrs. Grenlow's maid pre- sented herself in answer to the summons. Leaving the patient in the charge of Hortense, Jeanie descended to the hall, and accosted Johnson, who was dozing in one of the old oak chairs. His massive face, with the clear-cut features, white -iou hair, and military moustache, leaning against the dark-panelled back, looked like a profile carved in ivory and mounted on unpolished jet. The old man was instantly wide awake and on the alert, as Jeanie's light footstep sounded on the tiled floor. I wonder whether the doctor could leave for a minute ? Miss Trevor has been seized with sudden illness, and I do not know what to do." "Perhaps he could. I have been in several times with different things. They are doing nothing now, but sitting watching him." "Then will you inform Dr. Dawson that I should be pleased to speak to him. May I request you not to mention anything about Miss Trevor's sudden indisposition ?" The man moved away. Jeanie dropped into his vacated chair. The dining-room door opened and slosed; the doctor stood by her side. Well, Miss Jeanie ? How is he ?" she asked, eagerly. There is no change. Miss Trevor is ill; will you please come and see her at once ? "Certainly." Ida was recovering from her swoon as the doctor entered the chamber. He recommended rest and quiet, and gave the patient a soothing draught to induce sleep.; then, intimating his intention of returning after a time, he went back to the dining- room. Hortense had found a spare moment in which to step upstairs and bring down the material for a new apron which she wished to make, and seating herself near a small table sustaining a shaded bmp, began to ply her needle and thiead. All was silent, save the tick of the clock on the man- tel-shelf and the intermittent lash of the rain against the window, blown there by sudden angry uusts of wind. Hortense gave one swift glance at the bed, then leaned towards Jeanie, who had resumed her seat near the fire. A lot ov fishermen 'av' bin in de kithen." Was my father there ? inquired Jeanie, wak- ing from her abstraction. "Yes; he waas, de wan wo fund, Monsieur Rarold. He helped to bring him hom'. It sims tLhV 'av' lost wan ov their comrads. His name is Bruin. Do you knaw him ?" Yes," she replied, in a tone of indifference, agftin subsiding amongst the cushions. Well, de fisher-falk ware looking for him, and that is how they cum to finnd Monsieur Harold." At this moment a faint tap sounded at the door. Jeanie answered the summons ere Hortense had time to take off her thimble. Johnson stood in the corridor. If you please, Miss, Mrs. Gren!ow wishes to "W if you would be so kind as to go to the dining-room. You are to enter very quietly, with- out knocking, and sit down. She wants to get the master away for a short time." Certainly." Before the manservant had an opportunity of Uttering another word, she glided past him and descended the stairs. She stood for a moment with her hand resting on the dining-room door, and her forehead pressed against the hard wood, then she turned the handle noiselessly, and entered. The apartment was dimly lighted with two shaded lamps. Dr. Dawson sat with closed eyes in an easy-chair, his brows contracted, as though he Were perplexed and anxious. Sir Philip stood erect, with head thrown back a pallor had crept beneath his dark, sun-browned skin, and the eyes burned, as with a consuming fire; one hand rested on the polished surface of the large mahogany table. Mrs. Glenlow rose from her seat at the head of the bed, and greeting Jeanie with a faint smile, silently motioned her towards the place she had just vacated. Jeanie took possession of the unoccupied chair, and looked at the pale inanimate face which lay upon the pillow. There was no change the eyes were still closed, the lips were slightly apart. Gavase was living through again that trying scene With Harold, which had taken place in the study °n the previous day. He had been too hard with the boy thus he reflected. In his eagerness to exonerate his own conduct, he had painted the truth in lurid colours; he had not sought to hide the failings of the woman, who, after all, had been his wife and Harold's mother. And that insinua- tion about his supposed relationship to Jeanie, although it had aroused his fiercest indignation, had cut him to the heart. Then he thought, bitterly, that he was a stranger to his son, that he did not understand him, that the young man's code of honour was different from his. He con- tinued to ask himself the terrible question to which there was no answer, "Had the boy attempted to take his own life 1" He thought of the mother's untimely end. He was aware that some scientists held the theory that suicidal tendencies were inherited. A light touch on his arm recalled him to the present. He met Dolly's bright, cheerful glance. "Come, Sir Philip, it is near midnight. Have you forgotten that I have not dined?" "Pray forgive me My servants—surely they have not neglected you ? I believe there is something in the next room; but I never could take my meals alone." 1 He looked at his son. She interpreted his glance. "The doctor and Jeanie are here. I feel the tteed of a change and refreshment, but— and she shrugged her shoulders. "I certainly have not the nerve to sit in that room in lonely state at this hour of the night." Do you think I could leave ? he asked. Leave Certainly," said Dr. Dawson, sud- Gtava' °Pen*n§ his eyes. You'd better go, Sir Philip hesitated for a second, then approached the door, and holding it open to admit of Dolly passing out, he followed her from the room. They entered the grey parlour, where Johnson, who had Previously received instructions, quickly appeared With tea and coffee. ''This is cosy!" exclaimed Dolly, "Now, Sir lip you must sit here," she continued, drawing an easy-chair to the hearth. He obeyed her. Johnson withdrew, and closed the door. She handed Gavase a cup of coffee" No, thank you," he said. If you do not want any, neither do I." "Oh, give it to me, then." He took the cup from her hand, and drank half the contents at a draught. She seated herself on a low ottoman at his feet, placing her coffee, a plate of sandwiches, and Various dainties beside her on the rug. „ I^arn desperately hungry are not you ? She put her plate down, and stared into the fire. You said you were hungry," he remarked. |' So I am." 'You have taken nothing yet. Perhaps you °uld prefer something else ? What can I order ?" and he extended his hand towards the bell. {| I like a companion to share my meals.' f'0h! Give me a sandwich." 1 How good of you she exclaimed, handing 1 he plate to him. Now I am going to have two. Ii)> this just like picnicins ? It is better 1 11 t( ^Vhy ? Jl^cause .[ have you quite to myself." sipped her coffee in silence. he- nse-dtrain of the last few hours, relaxed lIOIIlewhat, under the genial influence of a tender woman's solicitude something soothing stole over ^avase's tired sense, like the waft of perfume, or he calming influence of a mild narcotic, pro- j**cmg, not dreamless sleep, but a pleasing, wakeful ^guor, -> "Will you have a cigar?" queried Dolly, after they had finished the refreshment. "You object?" Indeed I do not. John smoked; so I am used to it." John echoed Gavase, as he sat erect and re- garded her keenly. My late husband," she remarked, hurriedly. "Oh I" He subsided into the chair. Dolly selected a cigar from a case lying on the table. "Johnson is an ideal servant; he knows your tastes," she continued, proffering Gavase a choice Havannah. She struck a wax taper. Are you ready ? He put the cigar between his lips. She applied the light to the end of the fragrant weed. Her eyes were dancing merrily; but there was a slight tremulous vibration in her voice, which told of emotion underlying the sportive mood, assumed to act a part for the occasion, He put his head back, and watched the flimsv wreathes of smoke curling upwards. "You would beguile a condemned man frD;, brooding on his approaching execution he ?' | And why not ? The shorter time one has live, the greater need to get all the pleasure p. ■ ble out of the few hours remaining. The ultiwia aim of one's life is happiness, not misery." This unfortunate occurrence has delayed y' journey to town," he said, abruptly. "It m i j be impossible for me to escort you and Jjujhj Trevor, now." "Certainly you aould not leave under the cii- cu instances." A silence ensued. She had again taken posses- sion of the ottoman on the hearth, and he was regarding her musingly from beneath his drooping eyelids. This pretty winsome creature, brought a. new atmosphere into the room-a softness, warmth and geniality. A feeling of rest, which yet was strength, took possession of him. The dreary old Castle was no longer a mere place of abode, her i presence made it home. "It would be cruel to leave you alone at so trying a time," she remarked, at length. "Oh, I am used to fighting my own battles. My domestics are at your command they will render you any service you may require to further vour departure. For myself, well, I shall probably be fully occupied with Harold." I do not know that we need leave at present." I thought you had important business to trans- act in town ? "Bother business! let it wait!" she cried, petulently. But perhaps you wish me to go ?" Wish you to go he echoed, I would give the world for you to stay There was a look in his eyes which she could not misunderstand. "Then I will stay." She gave him a quick, bright, upward glance, and a happy smile hovered round her lips. He bent down and kissed the hand which rested on the arm of the chair. "If I could only keep you always," he murmured. His voice thrilled her, and reached to those deeper emotions which no man, save himself, had power to touch. After having listened to his confession the previous day, all the anger and indignation with which his sup-' posed unworthiness had inspired her, was swept away, and he now held a high place in her esteem. Previously, she had been anxious to leave Rowen, but now she had no desire to hurry her departure. And he was thinking, as he looked at the little trim figure in the nurse's garb, seated at his feet, that she was the only woman he had ever truly loved—he did not dignify the infatuation which had induced him to marry Ju Jacques by the name of love. He was free, and- The great clock in the hall struck one. The solitary note pealed through the stillness, vibrating heavily on the air, and spreading out in faint and still fainter waves of sound. Gavase lifted his head with a sudden look of foreboding. Listen The door is opened. Can he be worse ?" They each held their breath, with a dread of J some impending calamity. Dr. Dawson entered the room, looking grave and disturbed. I do not wish to alarm you, Sir Philip, but there is a slight change for the worse. I dare no longer undertake the sole responsibility of this case. Dr. Kerr Johnson, of Brunton, will be here presently, but I think you had better send for a London physician to come at cnce." JI I CHAPTER XVIL I I HEART-BREAK. THAT evening Dr. Marston arrived from London. He at once examined the patient, and pronounced that a fractured portion of the skull caused pressure on the brain. He peformed an operation which proved successful. The invalid regained conscious- ness, but remained in a critical condition for some days. Jeanie was rigidly excluded from the sick room. Dolly and the housekeeper, alternately, relieved the trained nurse who had been summoned from Brunton. Ida was confined to her bed Jeanie tended her with assiduous care, bearing, with patience, her moods of irritability, petulance, passionate grief, and wild despair, giving no visible sign of the torture which wrung her own heart. As soon as Ida was convalescent, Gavase intimated to Jeanie that her presence was no longer required at the Castle. On the last day of her stay, he re- quested her to see him in the library. She presented herself at the appointed time, attired in her walking costume ready to depart. Sir Philip was pacinc the floor with his hands clasped behind hi.a back,°when she was ushered in by Johnson. He turned upon her entrance but did not oifer her a seat; he allowed her to remain standing near the door while he addressed her. I wish to speak to you now, as I may not have another opportunity, he began, in cold, even tones. The ladies will go to the south after a time. As soon as Mr. Gavase is sufficiently recovered to bear the fatigue of a long journey we shall join them. He does not wish to be separated from Miss Trevor any longer than is absolutely necessary. Doubtless you have observed that they are attached to each other ?" He paused. Jeanie perceived that she was expected to say something. Pride came to her aid. She is not indifferent to him, I believe.' Nor heto her," returned Sir Philip, impressively. There is no definite engagement at present, but all would have been settled before now, had it not been for Mr. Gavase's unfortunate accident. We shall join the ladies later, as I have said, and probably my son's marriage will take place before his return to Rowen." Jeanie did not speak. She had nerved herself for this interview, surmising that its character would be such as to test her powers of endurance to the utmost. She had determined to maintain a cold, calm demeanour, in the presence of this proud aristocrat. Though he stabbed her with his contempt and scorn, she would give no sign. "At least that is my wish," pursued Gavase, and I am convinced that the young people will readily accede to it. I perceived that Harold was smitten from the first. I am not surprised; Miss Trevor is very pretty." "And very wealthy." The words escaped Jeanie in spite of herself. f And very wealthy," repeated Gavase, calmly. It would simply cause the extinction of the family, that is, it would sink into mere insignifi- cance, if Harold were to take apoor lady for his wife." Gavase was not devoid of insight into charac- ter. He surmised that Jeanie would sacrifice her own interest to further that of one she loved therefore, he took every opportunity of impressing her with the fact that a misalliance would be utkn: and irretrievable ruin to Harold. Miss Trevor tells me, that her father rose from a common labourer, to be one of the richest men in the States," remarked Jeanie. The baronet was keenly sensitive on this subject; he would sooner his son married a poor nobleman's daughter than a rich plebeian's, but in the present state of his finances, he had no choice. He simply ignored her remark. "I sent for you that I might thank you for what you did for my son on that terrible night. Believe me, I am not upgrateful; I wish to show my appreciation of your services in asubstantial manner. Will you accept this ? In your station of life money is always useful." Some gold coins were lying upon the table; he pushed them towards her. .n' -Co receive remuneration for tending Harold Hitherto Jeanie had remained impassive, now she turned upon the baronet with flashing eyes and heightened colour. Do you wish to insult me, Sir Philip ? Certainly not," he returned, coldly. My onh desire is to pay you for your services if this is noL sufficient, ask what sum you please, and I will give it you." I do not require anything, not even thanks,' she said, raising her head with calm dignity, and regarding him with a glance of fiery scorn and torturing pain. "You must accept this, or you will lay me under an obligation, and that I cannot permit," he said, icily. Sir Philip Gavase, the owner of Rowen Castle can never be under an obligation to a fisherman daughter. I should not have set foot again i this place, had not Miss Trevor sent an urger message for me to come at a time when you wer all in great distress. I am fully conscious of th wide social space which stretches between us, S Philip, and be sure, that I shall never seek to ero- it. You told me the other day, that I was not; lady, to-day,, I have discovered, that a man may b a member of the aristocracy, and yet lack th delicate instincts of a true gentleman t" Before he had time to reply, she turned proud] from him, and quitted the room. What a spirit," he murmured with admiratio, "Insulted her? Well, I intended to—and yet, si saved the boy's life. But I did it for his sak- That little scene in the sick room this mornii. spurred me on." This is what had occurred. Mrs. Grenlow presented Harold with a bunch exotic flowers, which had just arrived at the Cast; together with a basket of choice fruit from Loud they were Ida's gift; then she laid some spra; of autumn foliage on the bed, and said Jeanie b, sent them. The colour flushed into the invalid pale cheeks; he discarded the costly blossoms, m taking possesion of the crimson leaves, press ihein to his lips, then closed his eyes, and a lot of perfect restfulness settled on his face. How fond the boy is of her," mused the baron r recalling this scene. It gave him pleasure to ton that which her hand had gathered. Why cou not this girl have had the money instead of t other ? Then all would be well. Life is full contradictions; our inclinations and our interc s always seem to run counter to each other." Tii- his thoughts became occupied with his own affa i. Creditors were pressing on all sides, and he had in the wherewithal to satisfy their demands. A wid spread report of Harold's approaching marria: with an heiress, would be the only means u averting an imminent catastrophe. In the meantime, Jeanie had hastened from tl Castle. She walked over the moor, half-blinded 1 outer things, by the inner conflict that swayed an dominated her whole being. At length she reacht-i. a small space partially enclosed by a broken stor); wall. Here the grass was long and rank; ferns grew in the hollows. The place had once been a flourishing orchard, but now the ancient fruit trees were knotted and gnarled their distorted branches were covered with mildew-coloured moss, which spread between the twigs like crumpled lace, or hung down, like tangled hair. At the base of the seared and wrinkled trunks grew soft, velvety fungi, in form like a butterfly's wing, and painted in brilliant colours with delicate veinings of a darker tint traced in lines and curves, as with a brush dipped in rainbow hues, and applied by Nature's hand. Jeanie threw herself face downwards upon the ferns, and gave way to a paroxysm of uncontrollable passion, a prolonged and continuous outburst, all the more stormy, because of the continued self- restraint she had previously imposed upon herself. She cried out in her agony, Why was it thus ? Did God reign above ? Did He care for the creatures He had made had He no pity for their anguish ? He could have adjusted things otherwise, had He willed; could have made the path smooth and straight between her and her love, so that she ooula flee to him and he to her, and they would be separated nevermore. Were these worldly things so great that they must rise between them, like mountains which could not be scaled, like whirl- pools that could never be crossed, he on one side, she on the other, crying out in great-pained longing, for the touch of hands, for the pressure of lips, for the commingling of life with life! Had they not loved each other since they were children Were they not bound together by the greatest and most sacred of all ties—that of perfect union of soul with soul, of spirit with spirit? He was hers, and she was his, for time and for eternity. A cruel fate might tear them apart, might even put the length of the world between them, but it could never sever the mystical bond which God, or Nature, or some great unseen Power, had created between them. Yes, he was hers yet never again would their hands join, never again would they look into each other's eyes with a passion of love; but, nevertheless, he be-j longed to her. Perhaps, in the great hereafter, they would meet, cleansed from all passion and pain, and be as one walking perfect in the light of a higher intelligence, with the serenity of a pure and sanctified lo ve. Her great heart-breaking sobs grew less frequent; the torrent of tears ceased her eyes filled slowly and overflowed with the gentlei and soothing drops which ease the inward ache. She was lifted above her pain into that calm region of peace and rest, to which only those who have been engaged in a great and terrible conflict with self, and have overcome, can attain. Henceforth she would put away all personal interest, and seek only his good-what was that?-wordly advance- f ment? well, it might be so. There was a Power shaping the ends of each which it was impossible ] to oppose. Love was not for her, the love she craved, but there was work, and ministration to others; the I cultivation of the intellect, and the sympathies above all, there was the one never-failing source of j pleasure and satisfaction—the exercise of her literaryabilities, the certainty of success and renown. literaryabilities, the certainty of success and renown. After a time she entered her own home. A brown j paper parcel, lying on the table bearing stamps and j post-marks, was the first object to attract her atten- j tion. She tore it open. It contained a manuscript declined with thanks." This was the severest blow of all; it crushed out the hope of years. Success, I which had seemed within her grasp, was now removerl 1 to viewless distance. There was nothing to strive i for, nothing to live for, the future was formless, I dark as an unsealed tomb. I (To be continued.)
FREE FIGHT IN A KIRK.
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FREE FIGHT IN A KIRK. With wild Highland spirit rival sections of the good people of Latheron, a remote district of Caithness, are waging war over the merits, or demerits, of the local Free Kirk minister. The leaders of the church desired to dispense with the services of the Rev. Mr. Strathearn, and closed the church, parties of the officials guarding the doors. By a little manoeuvring, Mr. Strathearn and some supporters succeeded in getting into the church, but were stopped on the way to the pulpit by two men. His sympathisers protested vigorously, and a regular melee ensued, the lamps being extinguished before the Strathearn party was ultimately forcibly ejected. During the scuffle women fainted, and a number of those engaged were wounded. After a time Mr. Strathearn succeeded in making his way in and entering the pulpit. He read over a psalm and began singing, whereupon the opposition left the church, locking the door and leaving the reverend gentleman inside. They proceeded to a hall to hold a service, but Mr. Strathearn, making his escape from the church, tried to obtain an entrance. The attair ended in a general fight oat- side the hall, in which fists, sticks, and umbrellas were freely used.
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Mr. Barrasford is so far satisfied with the luccess of two houses nightly at the Lyceum that he has renewed his lease. This disposes of a widely-circulated rumour that the theatre was returning to theatrical enterprise under a well. known actor-manager. Nearly E19,000 was realised by the five days' Bale of the late Sir Henry Irving's treasures. Some interesting theatrical memorials and playbills were sold. Large numbers of refugees from the Baltic provinces are arriving in Germany. They report that the Letts are not only burning and looting property but mutilating officers and troops, many of whom are fleeing before the insurgents*
> I KING AT SAND RlJNTG-jHA…
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> I KING AT SAND RlJNTG-jHA M. i | Several of King's guests at Sandiingham House, including Prince Arthur of ConnaugM, shot over Lord Farquhar's eetato at Caslle Rising on Tuesday morning. Lord Farquha-r joined the sportsmen, and a plentiful eupply of birds and baree were found. Thick fog, how- ever, prevailed during the whole of the day, and greatly interfered with sport, the bag -being much smaller than usual. After shooting in the woods near the Sand Pitts, th", party pro- ceeded across Wcotton Common near to the car, where luncheon was served1 in a, marquee. The King dxove to Castle Rising by motor-car, and joined the guns, at lunch. Lady Farquhar and other la-diee staying a,t Castle Rising were also present. His Majesty appeared in good health and spirits, but, although his light shooting phaeton was in readiness, he did not shoot, but returned) to Sandringiiain in Lord Farquhar's motor-car immediately after lunch. The Queen :and Princess Victoria spent their time on Tuesday in distributing gifts to cottagers and employees on the estate.
I KAISER'S TANGIER TRIP.
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I KAISER'S TANGIER TRIP. I "TO ACQUIRE A NAVAL BASE." The Paris "Eclair, says Reurer's corre- spondent, publishes the account of a conversa- tion which a. member of its staff has had! at Berlin with Prince von Arenberg, a, friend of the Emperor end of the Imperial Chancellor. The Prince is represented to have declared that the journey of the Emperor to Tangier was only undertaken because Germany wished to acquite a. base for her fleet. He said that Germany would go to the Conference with the best feel- ings towards France, Great Britain, and all the nations interes.tedi in Moroccan affairs. Germany and the Emperor, Prince rvon Arenberg added, desired peace. The Echo de Paris," comment- ing upon the Prince's statement, remarks that the desire attributed to Germany to obtain a naval base on the coast of Morocco is in absolute contradiction to official assurances and the Franco-German arrangements of July and September last.
I ATTEMPT ON A CARDINAL.
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I ATTEMPT ON A CARDINAL. I SCENE IN THE CATHEDRAL. Frail dettadle have now reached Madrid of the flJbteimipit to murder Cardinal Casanas, at Bar- celona. It was made whilst the Cardinal was in the cathedral surrounded by his clergy. The would-be murderer, who has been identified as a proTninent Anarchist, named Sala, a maslon out of work, advanced up the floor of the building, wtitih a revolver in one hand and a dagger in the other, shouting, "Now is the time. The Municipal Guard immediately seized and disarmed him, the crowd in the caihcdral rush- ing forward to render assistance. In the struggle Sala was. seen to carry a battle to his lips, which the guard smashed before he bad Ibime to swallow its contente. Then the prisoner shouted, "I am not even allowed to poiiscn my- self. It was believed at the time that his attempt art suicide was frustrated, but tJWenlty hours later he died in his cell, e,iither from the poison I whicn he had then swallowed, or from another dose which he had concealed upon his person. On a search being made a letter was found in his pockets, addressed to the whole world, pro- teslting against the tyranny sliown by Clericaks and capitalists generally.
IWATER FAMINE IN LEICESTER.I
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I WATER FAMINE IN LEICESTER. I The water famine at Leicester daily becomes more critical, and it is feared that the supplies will have to be further curtailed, although they are now cUt off ten hours out of 24. One of the three reservoirs is now down to the dregs and the other two have only a quarter of their normal quantities.. Alboult 300,000 gallons per day are obtained from a colliery shaft, and so great is the emergency that 200,000 gallons per day are being pumped from a well which I Ihae been sunk in a field adjoining a cemetery within the borouigh. The cemetery is at Bel- grave and, while dead bodies are being buried, an engine "is pumiping water from a well within a few yards diredt into the main. The water when analysed was found to be wholesome, but the people in the district supplied do not feel at all comfortable drinking wiaiter obtained from Bludl a source. The heaJlth of the town so far con- tinuesgood. It is hoped in a couple of months too Obtain some auxiliary supplies from the cor- poration of Loughborough.
IDOMESTIC TRAGEDY.I
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I DOMESTIC TRAGEDY. I The coroner for Cambridgeehire held an in- quest at Kirtling, seven miles from Newmarket, on Tuesday, upon the body of Julia Poulter, aged thirty-five, whose husband, a Kirtling pork- butdher, is in custody upon a charge of murder. Prisoner was present at the inquiry. Several wittnetases stated that deceased had fre- quently complained of her husband's conduct to- wards' her. On Frid'ay night he drove her from the house, shouting that he would kill her and ihang for her. On S'aiturday she repeatedly sought refuge in neighbouring houses, Poulter, who was not sober, pursuing her. She left the house for Mrs. Pettit's, a sister-in-law. Shortly after four Mrs. Pettit heard her kicking at her door, aisking admission, and heard Poulter cry, "There's one for you." Then she heard the re- port of a gun, and her niece Maud came running an. M'arud Poulter, aged five, deposed that her mother kicked the door open and her father took down his gun and fired iffc twice. She saw de- ceased lying dead near the stable. Wíhen a poliiee-c-onisfable arrived found the prisoner nursing his eight-months-old balby. Poulter stated t-hatt the gun went off accident- ally, and at the time he did not see deceased. Afterwards he said he took his gun outside, and it went off opposite where she stood. Medlical evidence showed that the woman re- ceived terrible injuries on the left side of the head, and death was probably immediate. She was apparently about ten yards away when the gun was discharged. A cam riddled with bullefts was found near the spot where deceased lay. The jury returned a verdict of "Wilful murder." Prisoner seemed quite unmoved when told he would be committed .for trial on this charge.
TWO MILES A MINUTE. I
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TWO MILES A MINUTE. I One hundred andi twenty miles an hour! That, according to Mr. James. N. Vandegrift, will soon be the rate at which the railway journey from New York to Chicago will be accomplished. He announces that the Westinghouse Com- pany is building a car, invented by himself, which covers nearly 1,000 miles between these cities in eight hours, the speed being nearly double that of the present Twentieth Century, Limited, America's great express. The car is to have four wheels, placed, one ahead of the other, running on a central rail, and is to be kept upright by rollers running on the outsidie rails. To reduce the pressure of air the car is to be pointed1.
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The Chard (Somerset) school managers are considering a proposal to provide a crecibe for children less than five years old, thus swing spiruce in the schools and the salaries of teachers'. The workhouse master at Beaminster, Dor- set, accounting for the great decrease in the number of tramps lately admitted, said that they were all going to London to join the unem- iployed. A further beaeb of thirty-one resignations of Volunteer officers was announced in the last iisgue of the "London Gazeitte." Thirty-seven ■resignations were notified the previous week. Memoriall talblets were erected on the new Baker-street ststion of the Metropolitan Rail- way, which is constructed on the site of the I house at 27, Upper BakeM&reet, in which Mrs. Siddons died.
SPIES IN UAAUE. I
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SPIES IN UAAUE. I A sensational turn has been given to the Marseilles espionage scandal by two fresh arrests which have been made at Touion. This time the accused are Frenchmen. One is a petty officer of marines, named Férand. who has been employed in a clerical capacity in the naval construction depart- ment at Toulon. The other is a non-commissioned officer of Colonial infantry, named Vienar. How Germany contrives to obtain access to the plans of the French submersibles has long troubled the police and the naval authorities, but it is be- lieved the mystery has now been cleared up. The original plans were not abstracted as at first proposed. Férand, it is asserted, by reason of his employ- ment, had access to important documents and to the plans relating to the construction of sub- mersibles and submarines. His frequent journeys to Marseilles awoke the suspicion of the authori- ties, and the police searched his house. The man himself was absent at the time, but a number of compromising documents were discovered, which the police think point to his complicity in the t espionage affair. The arrest of the other Frenchman is attributed to a paper which was found at the lodgings of Fdrand. The documents seized by the police are of the highest importance. They reveal what has long been suspected—the existence of a system of German espionage, controlled by a central organisation, having its headquarters in one of the chief seaport towns. Long immunity from suspicion had rendered this organisation more or less careless in its methods, and it has secured purloined plans as one would buy ordi- nary merchandise. The scheme of mobilisation, the plans for the defences of Toulon, and those of the latest designs of ships and submersibles have found their way into the hands of this body. Considerable excitement has been caused in Paris by the discovery, especially in view of the fact that a high personage is believed to be im- plicated in the affair. His diplomatic position alone prevents his being arrested. At least two I other arrests are expected. The men now being sought, on hearing of the arrests, fled, but it is believed that they cannot escape out of France. — I
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WHEN ILLNESS HAUNTS YOU I DR. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS WILL HELP YOU. For the sake of her suffering sex Miss Amelia Anderson, of 37, Dempster-road, Wandsworth, London, S.W., has stated for publication how Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People have cured her of advemiain its worst form. Five years ago," said Miss Anderson, now aged 19, I began to be anaemic. Indigestion and general debility followed anaemia, and for five years I suffered indescribably. I was constantly short of breath, and could hardly walk. My cheeks- were white and my gums blue, for I was bloodless in the MISS AMELIA ANDERSON, TOy'l Cured by gag Dr. Williams' Pink PI55s. ggg 1 extreme. For over a year I attended hospital. I could go to business OJIJy for short intervals. I was afraid to eat, and for long existed on milk. My back grew weak. My mother was afraid to let me go out by myself, for I had to hold on to somebody when I walked. A doctor said I had hardly any blood in my body. I went to two hospitals, where I was told I was in the first stage of consumption. Then, when I was tired of trying different medicines, a friend suggested Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. 1 took them, and very shortly I could eat without pain, and I began to regain my breath. Gradually I grew stronger, until I could walk well. From then I mended rapidly, until, after only a few boxes of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, I was perfectly cured." When the vital organs become weakened through ansemia, they can be restored to healthy activity only by an increased supply of rich, pure blood. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills feed the starved veins with good, red blood, besides fortifying the nerves. They are good for both men and women, and have cured thousands of cases of Anoemia. Indigestion, Bile, Palpitations, Eczema, Consump- tion, Rheumatism, Sciatica, St. Vitus' Dance, Paralysis, Locomotor Ataxy; invaluable also for Ladies' Ailments. Ask for the genuine pills, labelled Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. If in doubt, send 2s. 9d. for one box, or lus. 9d. for six, to Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Holborn- viaduct, London.
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WONDERFUL ALMANACS. I The most valuable almanac in the world is one in the British Museum. It is said to be at 3,000 years old. The days are written in red ink on papyrus in columns, and under each is a figure, followed by three characters signifying the wealth er for the day. The most elaborate almanac in the world is one issued by the Chinese Government in 12 Ithicik volumes, which give full information as to the lucky times and places for performing the adts of everyday life. Certainly the most curious almanac now in use is that used by the natives of Central America, whose momrths are only 20 days in length, and axe named after animals.- "Weekly Budget."
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Viscountess Ridley, who is wife of the second Vi»eount, the eldest son of the late Sir Matthew White Ridley, was the Hon. Rosamund Guest, fourth daughter of Lord Wimborne. Lord Ridley bas a country pl=-,e Blagd(>n Hall, Ciamlington, Northumberland-as well as a town house in Portlaad-nlaoa.
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HOME iriiAiO. When boiling tough meat or an old fowl add a pinch of scxia to the water to make it tender and oook gently. Before roasting pork score the ekin with <a knife. Baste ecnst-aiit.ly v nils casting, tnd, serve with appie sauce. To distinguish young h.tres and rabbite 5s not always -aaty. 'ihe ears of young rabbits and har«6 are very tender and pliable; the sinews in the legs of old hares feel iihe string#, &nd are q-uite as tough. In chcoeing stockings and socke, the &e3rns are the best guide, if roughly put together and coarsely sewn, the socks axe not good. To Clean Paint.—Take a small quantity of whiting on. a damp flannel, rub slightly oaer the surface, and rinse with clear water. T*>e effect will 'be astonishing. Salt for table use should be dried, and when cold mixed with a little cornflour. If the i-alt. io net- perfectly cold before being put in the cellar it is rpt to cake together in lumps. When boiling fish add a bunch of sweet herbs, and la, piece of Lemon rind, tied in muslin, to the water. Verdigris should! be carefully looked for Oil all metal things in daily use. Directly it appears, remove' it by rubbing with plate powder or liquid ammonia. If you have a jardiniere of ferns be sure to j give them plenty of water. A fern that has become thoroughly dry once or twice is prac- I tically ruined at leaet it will never have the sajne old strength again. Some housekeepers put a peeled onion inside a fowl that is to be kept for any length of time. This absorbs germs tha-t would other- wise infect the meat. Sliced onioas or a bag of charcoal placed1 near meat of any kind has the same effect. Clean the Nickel-plate of Stoves with soda and ammonia in powder, using a. moist woollen cloth, and polishing it with a leather. Potatoes should not be eaten by those who are disposed to get stout, and those who suffer from liver troubles should give them u.p entirely. When washing greasy dishes add a few drops of ammonia to the water, which makes the work quicker and more thorough. It is not generally known that tin cleaned with newspapers will shine better than when cleaned with flannel. Goose dripping should be clarified three time* in boiling water, and when cold scraped freer from any kindr of sediment. This will be -found very useful for rubbing on to the chest in cases of croup, severe coughs; and may also be useful in cooking. Meat for a savoury stew, or curry may be fried in a little goose dripping. Remember when papering a room that the lighter the colour of the walls, the less artificial light will be required. Thus the large lamp which lighted1 the room brilliantly when the walls were nearly white- will not be sufficient, after a dull terra-cotta paper has been put on. The American fashion of keeping pots and kettles and other kitchen utensils in a closet by themselves, instead' of banging them on hooks about the kitchen is sensible. The European way of hanging the in broad light may add to the picture&que effect of the kitchen, but the utensils collect dust. If feather teds or pillows have an unpleasant odour, set them in the air for a day or two, then giv-e them a thorough drying before a clear fire. Should the smell still remain, have the feathers taken from their'covers and pro- perly dressed1. Typhoid germs have been known to start from improperly-dressed feathers ia beds. To Remove Blood, Stains.—These are difficult to erase, so the following recipe may prove useful. Make a paste of powdered starch sncj cold water, lay it on the stains, and when per- fectly dry brush it off. If one application is not effectual, repeat the process. These who consider health will keep the doors between bedrooms tend bathrooms carefully closed, and will, if possible, leave two incliew- of standing water in the baths. Thongk drains, etc., are receiving great care in the present day, we must still w them, wiihia our own grounds- A few drops of any perfumed cdl will secu-M libraries from the consuming effects of mouldi- ness and damp. Russian leather, which is perfumed with the odour of the brick-tan, never moulders. Merchants suffer large bales of the valuable, article to lie in the London docks in the most careless way, knowing tihat. it will not sustain any injury from damp. To Take out Iron Rust.—Dip the spot into ft strong solution of tartaric a^-id. a-nd expose to the sun. When dry wet the article with warm soapsuds; rub the stain with ripe tomato juice, expose to the sun, again, and when the stain is nearly dry wash in more suds. For a painful bunion apply this treatment. Place a few ivy leaves in half a cupful of vinegar, and, after soaking some hours, put carefully on the bunion. Change once or twice a day, always being careful to use a leaf fresh out of the vinegar. This is also excellent for corns. Apiples With Rice.—Boil six ounces of riee with a stick of cinnamon in milk until it is thick, stirring in a spoonful of rose water or orange flower water. Pare 10 to 12 apples (golden pippins are best), core them, and fill up the orifice with raspberry jam. Border a deep dish with paste; put. in the apples, leaving a space between, and fill it up wi\h nice. Bruaih the whole over -with the y olk of an egg and sift sugar thickly over it. Form a pattern on the top with sweetmeats, and bake it for one hour in a quick oven. Good Uses for Stale Bread.—Take one egg and a little milk and sugar, well beaten together. Have a frying-pan nice and hot and well, greased in butter. Take the pieces of bread and; dip them into the mixture, then brown nicely on both slides in the frying-pan- You will find them very nice for breakfast or tea. Broken pieces and crusts of bread should be put in a pan in a cool oven to dry them. When quite dry crush them with a roller on a bread board, then sift quite fresh; rub with a soft cloth and place in. a box or jar, where they will be ready for cutlets, or oysters. A Simple Soup Without Stock.—Pick over and wash three ounces of rice and put it in a saucepan with one quart of water. When the water has reduced to one pint, add one quart of milk, a little chopped onion, celery, a pinch, of salt, and a blade of mace. Put the sauoepaij on one side, and simmer gently till the vege- tables are cooked. Before serving, add a irmm. of butter rubbed into half an ounce of gJl a teaepoofiful of chopped parsley. To Bottle To-mutoes.-Have in readiness per- fectly clean, wide-mouthed bottlee. Pick the fruit, which must be of medium size sonnd, and qmte fresh; rub withaeoft cloth ^nd place in thejjottlea. Fill up with nice, clean rain water. Cork the bottles tightly asi<l tie a pjece of moistened bladder over tkenu Place the,battle* 4n a fish-kettle full of cold water and pass hav yeund each bottle, BO as to tie break- jjag. Bring the water to tite boil and let K> mwmer for ra quarter of aa tarar; then lift tk IlxK/tkf a»d leave the bottles in the p&a water is Store tife fruil in a oooi, «rj place. '■