Evening Star Newspaper, June 24, 1893, Page 7

HARPER'S FERRY FROM MARYLAND HEIGHTS. OLD JOHN BROWN. The Story of the Famous Raid at Harper's Ferry. A FOOLHARDY ATTEMPT. ——— It Was the Result of Thirty Years of Pian- ning—No One Believed It Would Succeed but Brown—What Influence It Had Upon the Civil War That So Soon Followed. + Bpectal Correspondence of The Evening Star. Hanraa’s rant, West Va, June —, 1893. HISISJOHN BROWN'S town. The little ham- let situated in che angle formed by the Junction of the Potomac and the Shenandoah rivers is not without an inter- fact. The land it occu- pies was originally in- eluded in that famous grant made to old Lord Fairfax, intended to in- elude all the territory not held by prior title lying in the “Northern Neck,” which, ia other words, meant all the lands situate between the Rappahannock and the Potomac rivers. This Princely estate kept the Fairfax family ‘land Poor” for several generations and afforded George Washington his first employment as a surveyor, near the middle of the last century. Itwas ‘the information gathered and stored fn Washington's practical mind while making these surveys that led to the establishment here of the first government armory soon after the ¢lose of the war for independence. He it was also who first suggested the work which in the early part of the present century crystallized into shape under the name of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, which passes the town, skirting the northern bank of the Potomac from George- town to Cumberland, and which was in its day, asa masterpiece of internal improve- ment. The little town was also a favorite place of Fesort for Jefferson during his lifetime, and the tradition goes that he wrote a large portion of his “Notes on Virginia” while seated upon a cliff overhanging th» Shenanhoah river, which Stone bears the name of “Jefferson's rock” till this day. The view from this point looking eastwardly to where the two rivers with their united volumes break their way through the mighty walls of the Blue Ridge is one of the grandest on the continent, and Jefferson de- clared that the sight would amply repay the trouble of a voyage across the Atlantic ocean. place was also of considerable s om importance during the war betwee: being the key to the celebrated of Virginia. It was captured and recay wer- eral times by the opposing forces. JOMN BROWN'S ADVENT. But it ts emphatically John Brown's town, and will be through all fatare history. “Johan dou = Sirsa eee = Sern The famous “raid” of October, 1859, and the tragic sequel enacted forty days later at the neighboring county seat of Charlestown, ever- shadows all else of its history or tradition. Who was John Brown? What did he do, and why? For what was he hanged on December 2, 1859? How many intelligent readers of the t sy could state what particular crime that old manacled and wounded prisoner was charged with when placed upon trial by the great com- monwealth of Virginia, and afterward led forth to death, all within little more than one month from the commission of the offense? The story runs thus: On the Fourth of July, 1859, an old man of austere monners and ven- pearance made his advent at the little Village of Sandy Hook, on the Marviand side of the Potomac river, about one mile from the town of Harper's Ferry. He was accom- JOUN BRows. panied by his two sons and another follower. ‘Tho leader of the party gave his name as Smith, and they represonted themselves to the community as siock dealers and mineral pros pectors, doing business under the name of “I. Benth & Sona” After stopping a short time at which lies upon the eastern side tain known as Maryland Heights, moved to a place known as the “Kennedy Farm,” somo four or five miles away upon the opposite side of the mountain. They made a fivorable impression upon all whom they came in contact, evidence that auy one in the neighborhood ever suspected them of being other than they repre- sented themselves. This is most remarkable when we consider that during the course of the summer their numbers were augmented ta about twenty, and that they engaged in me Teapects the most remarkable conspiracy of modern times. For the venerable “Isaac Smith,” with his flowing beard, his simple and childlike man- ners and his stern piety, was none other than old “‘Osawatomie™ John Brown, late of Kansas. Such a feat would be impossible in the present day of the telegraph and the illustraied news- paper prese. But they took every precaution to guard their secret. In all his correspondence from the Kennedy n Brown used the name g that name to his letters ¢ North Elba, in New York state, As a further precaution ali his correspondence was mailed aud received through the post office ‘bambersbur; Pa Letters to him were ad- nith & Sons,” je of that town. o he caused to be sent the 200 Sharpe's rifles and the like number of Colt’s re- volvers which he had managed to secure through the agency of hia Massachusetts friends. ikes” manu‘aetured for him by a ‘a in Collinsville, Conn., were also to the same p These, during the f the s r, were transported by ersburg to the Ken- under cover to shippe course je notice from the easy- bors. They in- je the slaves to insurrection. i jo establish and maintain a spe cies of warfare, keeping their head- quarters in the mountains which extend south- westwardiy through the southern states. It was the most foothardy enterprise ever under- takeu by mortal man: bnt it had been the dream of John Brown's life. From his earliest nood he had hated slavery with every fiber He believed that slavery his intense stilable in assaulting the pe- by force if it cou'd abolished. ave owners were criminals, | years he had brooded over his scheme. While in business in Ohio and afterward in Massachusetts ho had worked hard and lived frugally that he might acquire means for this purpose. He visited England to introduce American wools and traveled to continental battlefields to study the art of war. His ex- rience in Kansas was but an incident. His foray into Missouri, where he seized a parcel of slaves and escorted them to Canada. was but jother living soul believed in the feasibility of his scheme as he actually attempted to carry it out. This is true, both of the men who furnished him the money for expenses and of thoee who went with him to the dea On February 22, 1858, he had first disclosed bis plans at length to F. B. Sanborn, Edwin Morfon and Gerrit Smith at the house of the latter in Peterboro’, N.Y. They attempted to dissuade him, but nothing could shake pose of the old Puritan. E; met with the text of Scripture: “If God be for uswho can be against us?” Smith and San- born consulted apart, when the former said: “You seo how it le; our dear old friend has made up his mind to this course and cannot be turned from it, We cannot give him up to die alone; we must support him.” Fred Douglass, in an interview with Brown later, in Chambersburg, warned him that he was going into the jaws of a steel fap. The men who gathered with Brown at the Kennedy farm probably Joined his fortunes without knowing the full extent and detailsof his plans. When these were disclosed they opposed, to = man, the assault upon Harper's Ferry. Again the magnetism of the old man’s wonderful will prevailed, and to a man they followed him into ‘the jaws of the “trap.” ‘TRE HISTORIC RAID. The historic “‘raid” occurred on the night of Sunday, October 16, 1859. About 10 o'clock of that night they approached the town from the Marsland side, captured ‘the watchman, who guarded the bridge and took possession of the armory, situated upon the bank of the Potomac river. From here a part of their men wore sent to occupy the rifle factory, which formed another part of the government plant, situated « half mile distant upon the Shenandoah river. Another party of the invaders was sent a few miles into the country, where they captured Col. Washington and some other prominent citizens and brought them and their slaves to the armory, where the masters were held as Prisoners, and perhaps some attempt was nade fo transfurm the negroes into freemen by thrusting into the hands of each one of the now historic pikes which had been prepared for that express purpose. All that night they held mof the town. They cut the telegraph wires and detained the 1 o'clock east-bound train. The latter was finally allowed to proceed, the “‘captain” him- self escorting the engineer across the bridge to assure him there was no danger. Heywood Shepherd, a free man of color, approached the bridge. and, failing to halt when ordered to do #0, was shot. and died the next day in great agony. Daylight came, and the town was in an uproar. The armory employes and other resi- dents of the place were seized and imprisoned as fast cs they came within reach of the in- vaders’ guns. 2 AbOat 7 o'clock Mr. ThontimsBoerly, » citizen of the place, was shot, and soon after died. ‘The aad'shen breakiect tise cas they peoseeed when breakfast ‘came they to rélease him if the proprietor of the hotel would furnish their party with breakfast. After some demur on the of the landiord this was done. Early in the day the citizens of the place, having recovered from their surprise, armed themselves in such manner as they could and set about an active and systematic opposi- tion to the invaders. The rifle factory was in- fested. and within a short time the men who had taken possession of that establishment were driven into the Shenandoah river, where thoy all perished by shooting or drowning. except one. By i2o’clock the remainder of the in- vaders, under the command of Brown himeelf, had been surrounded upon all sides in their po- sition at the armory. Up to this time Brown had evidently believed that the prisoners he had secured would servo as hostages for the security of himself and followers, and would secure to them the means of safe retreat whenever he desired to adopt such measure. The futility of this idea be- came apparent as soon as he attempted to put it into execution. He thereupon selected nine of his most prominent prisoners, and with them and tho remainder of his men retreated into the engine house situated in the armory yard. HIS FATAL MISTAKE, That was his fatal mistake. He was now within the trap and the jaws were closed. But there was no thought of surrender. The be- siegod immediately pierced the walls of the engine house with loopholes, from which they fired upon every acmed man who came within their vision. Some eight or ten of the citizens were wounded, more or less dangerously, and George Turner and Fountain Beckham, two highly respected citizens, were killed. Ail day | the ight was kept up. During ali the night of the 17th the siege of the engine house continued. The most horrible particulars of that bloody day are detailed by the local chronicies. ‘The death of Fountain Beckham so enraged the invaders whom they had captured and were holding as a prisoner. dragged him to the bridge and shot bim to death. His body fell into the river, where it was visible for days after the awful tragedy. Another one of the raiders escaped from the armory and attempted to wade the shallow Potomac above the town. He was seen by the citizens, and when they fired upon him he fell upon a rock and threw up his hands in token of surrender. One of his assailants thereupon waded out to where he was lying and deliberately shot him to death. Meanwhile, during the night of the 17th, Col. Robert E. Lee of the United States army, and who was afterward the confederate general, had arrived from Washington with a force of marines. Early on the morning of the 18th he sent Lieut. J. E. B. Stuart, who afterward also became a famous confederate general, to de- mand the surrender of the invaders. One of the local stories has it that Lieut. Stuart was the first to discover their identity. When admitted to their presence under a flag of truce he exclaimed to the leader: “Why, ain't you old Osawatomie Brown of Kansas, whom I once had there as a prisoner?” “Yes,” was the answer, “but you did not keep me.” ‘The officer urged him to surrender, but he declined. saying: “I prefer to die here.” The officer withdrew and the marines at once assaulted the place. They battered in the door of the engine house with a ladder, and within a few moments had captured the inmates. ‘The invasion of Virginia was over and the cherished scheme of Brown's life bad come to naught. He himself lay severely wounded, while one of sons was dead and another was dying. Most of his followers were killed. a few escaped and the remainder were, like himself, prisoners in the hands of the marines. So ended the first }act in the tragedy. The second followed | swiftly and was equally remarkable in its char- | acter. TRIAL AND CONVICTION. The prisoners were removed to the jail at Charlestown, the county seat of Jefferson county. andon the 25th day of October were | put upon their trial under them with treason, mui to insurrection. Of course thé conviction | was a foregone conclusion. They were speedily | found guilty, and on the 2d day of November Brown was sentenced to be hanged on the 2d of December. It was in many respects a most remarkable | trial. Capital cases have been exceedingly fe | in the history of our country where trial and | conviction have followed so quickly upon the | commission of the offense. Within a fortnight | from the time when Brown had struck what he believed to be a righteous blow against what he | felt to be the greatest sin of the age he wasa | condemned felon, with only thirty days between his life and the hangman’s noose. During his trial he was brought into court | shackied snd suffering from the wounds re- ceived when captured. During most of the proceedings he lay upon his pallet in the court Foom, the judge not requiring him to stand For thirty! during thereading of the long indictment. He citizens that they at once set upon one of the | When called upon by the court to say why sentence of death should not be Passed upon him he replied: “In the first place, I everything but what I have all along mitted—the design on my to free the slaves. I intended certainly to have made aclean of that matter, as I did last winter, when I went into Missouri and there took’ slaves without the snapping of gun on either side, moved them through the country and finally left them in Canada. I designed to have done the same thing again on a larger scale. That was all I intended. I never did intend murder or treason or the destruction of property or to excite or incite slaves to rebellion or to make insurrection. This court acknowledges, as I suppote, the validity of the law of God. “Ese n book kissed here which I suppose to be the Bible or at least the New Testament. That teaches me that all things whatsoever I would that men should do to me, I should do even so tothem. It teaches me farther to remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them. I endeavored to act up’ to that instruction. I say I am yet too young to understand that God is any respecter of persons. I believe that to have interfered as I have done—as I have al- ways freely admitted I have done—in behalf of His despised poor, was not wrong but, right, Now, if it is deomed ‘mecomary that, I should forfeit my life for the furtherance of the ends of justice, and mingle my blood further with the blood of my children and with the blood of millions in this slave country whose rights are disregarded by wicked, crue! and unjust enact- ments—I submit; #0 let it be done.” THE EXECUTION. The third act of the tragedy swiftly followed. ‘No appeal was prayed to the supreme court of the state. notwithstanding it isand has long been the practice to take such appeal in all capital cases, even where the proof is evident and the conclusion foregone, as in this case. It is done asa mere act of humanity in the prisoner's behalf. Itis probable that in this case the defendant did not desire it. ‘The tenor of his declarations during the trial and the fol- ings as a mere be but one conclusion, It is more than likely that before his execu- tion Brown came to believe that his death upon the scaffold would do more to advance his scheme than would have resulted from the most unqualified success of his carefully brooded campaign of guerrilla warfare. It is doubtful it he would have walked out had the door of his cell been left open during the Iatter half of those swiftly flying thirty days. He refused religious consolation from the clergymen who Visited him on account of their sympathy with the institution of slavery, and on the 2d day of December, surrounded ‘by a large body of armed troops, went unfalteringly to his death. His fellow-prisoners were executed later. Of course these events created the wildest excite- ment throughout the country, but it will always be impossible to form a definite estimate as to what influence they actually exerted in precipi- tating the eivil war which 80 soon followed. TRE EFFECTS OF THE RAID. One eminent abolitionist looking down into Brown's grave on that blesk December day of the funeral at North Elba said, “He has abol- ished slavery." Thoreau, Theodore Parker and R. W. Emerson lauded him as a saint, while Wendell Phillips declared that “the lesson of the hour is insurrection.” The slave holders saw in the movement the crystalized fruition of the abolition crusade. How much was be- hind this visible entering wedge they were un- able to Judge. Looked at from the impartial standpoint of today the Brown invasion would seem to be a mere episode—a leaf floating upon the swift current of events. The conilict was “irrepressible.” It would have come had John er lived. But would it have come Without the idea of which h e exponent? ‘Many relics of the famous “‘raid” are shown by the residents. One citizen of Charlestown, the son of Brown's jailor, is the owner of the Bible which belonged to the old abolitionist, which the latter presented to the father just before the execution. It ism cheap volume, such as sold in that day for 25 cents, and shows that many passages were marked by Brown in the course of his reading. He seems to have par- ticularly dwelt upon those parts of the Old Testament which in any manner denounce op- Pression. al and Harpe very common rry. It is es- timated that enough of these have been sold as genuine to supply alarge army. These were the weapons with which Brown expected to arm the untutored negroes that were expected to flock to his standard. Another enterprising citizen shows with considerable pride. the identical cook stove which served the culinary needs f the party during their sojourn at the ‘The old engine house known 80 long as “John Brown's Fort” has been sold to some Chicago parties, who have torn it down and removed 1t bodily to that city as a nucleus for a “John Brown” exhibit during the period of the world’s fair. Miztox f. Avgixe. je naa Au Extraordinary Diet. From the London Daily News. A German contemporary states that a very peculiar patient is at present under treatment at the Augusburg State Hospital. A man, aged forty, had set himself the task of swallowing somo 250 fruit stones. Having finished this ex- tracrdinary meal, he experienced oxcruciating ain. While under treatment on the first day in the hospital the medical men succeeded in removing 200 hazlenut stones. The man had taken all this trouble to place his life in jeopardy for a wager of five shillings. Time was in this state that the marsh lands were considered as of so little value that the more a man owned of them the poorer he was reckoned. Of late years, however, the de- velopment of the cranberry industry has modi- fied the views on this point, and farmers are speculating on the possibility of finding other Profitable wees for the marshes and meadows. igh scientific authority has declared that most of the swampy and boggy lands about the state not available for cranberry crilture can be con- verted into soil for the cultivation of berries and vegetables in grent variet for such products is yearly growing, even faster than the population. The systematic develop- ment of these industries might have the whole- some effect to draw from the cities the host of people who live in the close, stuffy quarters that our civilization provides for the working- ‘As in Holland, France and. Florida they have accomplished brilliant results with simi- lar lands, there is nothing fantastic in the sug- gestions here made. ‘The demand ‘What Was He to Do. From Puck. Sunday-School teacher—“You should not fight, Tommy. If thine enemy smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other.” Tommy Smathers—He gimme a jab on both — an’ I didn't have no more to turn im.” a Mi 3 po istake, Miss Poke—‘There’s that bridal cou Their ostentatious love making makes me sick. oom—‘‘Look out, Clara! It’s the last I've got.” seem to indicate that | Hold that | #0 the wind won't blow out this match. | Hugh, do you presume to interfere in my AN EXPRESS IDYLL. From Murray's Magazine. CENE, YORE STA- tion, Time, 8 p.m The south express, known commonly ss “The Flying Scotch- man,” is atthe platform and on the point of starting. He has taken his seat and is snugly ensconced ) in the far end of a first- class compartment. Hi = is straight from the . moors—the ‘dittos, deerstalker cap, gun case in rack, show that; gentleman, young, well born, well-to-do—all these are indicated by his bright, handsome face, aristocratic features, and altogether pros- Perous, self-satisfied air, He—There—3:05! Safe to be alone as far as Grantham. I think I may smoke.” (Takes out cigarette case and lights up. Suddenly the carriage door is thrown open.) Guard (frantically)—“In with you, miss— train is moving! Ail right!” (to engine driver. Whistles. ) She (falling into her place like a bundle of old clothes)—“‘Ah!” (hystericelly.) “Oh, what a fool I've been!” [Bursts into a paroxysm of tears]. He (mentally, interested at once)—"My word! Here's a rum go! lady, too; good fit. face!” She (raising her hend and with a quick ges- ture tearing at ber hat, which she throws off, as though it hurt her)—“Ob, the cur! To think I should have believed in him, trusted him! The coward! the cur! He (mentally)—“‘There’s a him in it, then. Abad lot, too, Itake it, to have ill-used so sweet a ‘her.’ ' Clear skin, nice face, and what eyes! The tears improved them, I think.” [Their eyes mect.] ‘Hope you do’ not mind” (aloud, with an aimost imperceptible wave of the cigarette). She (absently) ‘Mind what? You? (ab- 1¢ least!” ruptly.) Not in fe (meekly)—“'I meant the smoke. I never presumed to think you would object to me or my presence hero. "Bei 's not may fault, quite, T'd leave the ear * care! Why should She—“Oh, I'm sure I don Icare—for anything? I'm far too miserabl [A fierce sob.] He (seriously)—Tam sorry for you. You seem in terrible trouble. Is there anything I can do for you? I hardly like to intrude, but no man—no gentleman—could see a lady in such distress without offering his help.”” She (gratefully, but with fresh tears)—“‘You are very good, very kind, but if you would please leave me alone—leave me to my own thoughts.” He—"They cannot be pleasant thoughts, I'm sure. Far better look at the Papers Will you have ‘Punch’ or this week's World? They're both here.”” “She—“I could not see to read them, thank you.” He—Then let me talk to you.” (Bices and moves a sent nearer.) She—"No, no; you must not talk tome! I don’t know who you are, I've never seen you; never met you before.” He (raising his hand to the communicator) — {Shall T stop the train and got the guard to in- troduce me? He knows me.” She (laughing,in spite of hereelf)—“"No,please. That would make us both look riateulous, I - ‘a pause]—but I don’t like them.’ ‘A’ bad lookout for me! Hope they're ions of mine, What part of the coun- 2 Bhe—“Ob, near us; near—. hardly met them: them from my g abusing them. neighbors, he says: the mother gives herself such airs, and the sons are so stuck up.”” He—*That must be painful for them. Are em, and are they all like that?” or four are. I don't know nbout the eidest; I've never sgou him atall. No one has much. He owns the estates—has the titlo— but he's always away, shooting or_travelin; about the world. He's half = wild man, believe.” He—‘What s curious person! I should be very sorry to resemble him. And I don't think I'm at ali stuck up. So your guardian hates the Fitz-Hughs? Perhaps it is a little his fault He's horrid! “I dare say. Tean’t bear “Won't let you do foolish things, per- P Sbe—(blushes mean?” He—“You've just been doing something foolish, haven't’ you? Idon't want to pre- sume—I would not force your confidence for the world—but, you know, confession 1s good for the soul.” She (still searlet)—“I certainly shall tell you nothing. I wonder how you dare ask. You are taking a very great liberty. I think youare exceedingly rude.” He--‘No—indeed no! Nothing was farther from my intentions, I only thought that Imay be able to help you. I should be so glad to be of use. Imean it. Won't you trust me?” She—“Oh, I can't! Ican't talk of it! I think—[breaks and sobs outright]—I think am the most wretched. miserable girl alive!” He (soothingly, tenderly)—"You poor, dear cbild! What is it, then? What has vexed you? Don't cry. Come and tell me all about it: you'll be ever #o much better then. What did he do?” She erimson)—“What do you ckly. looking up at him through ber ie? How do you know? Were you borough? I never told you about Capt. He—"Yet,I know, Of courso I was certain there must bea he; what elee would make a little woman cry? But he’s not worth it, I as- sure you. him with the contempt he de- serves, low snob.” Inever mot him all my'lifo, and yet I know exactly what ho has done. ‘I consider and I hate him!” hy, what has be done to you?” It's what he's done to treated you most infamously! I He—"-You said—well, you implied somethin, of the sort—at any rate Ican mako a shrew Shall I tell you what I think occurred?” ‘oumay talk any nonsense you please.” not ko bad to talk as to act non- But listen. Is this right? You met Capt. Bell at Scarborough, he pa you great attention, you fancied yourself in love with him—don’t interrupt me, piease. Then he humbugged you into believing that he was des- perately in love with you, and he persuaded you to meet him at York station, so that you might run away. Shall I go on?” She (with hanging head, her ungloved fore- finger following the pattern of her cloth skirt) —"I cannot prevent you.” He—'But you'd rather not hear? I am not such a brute, I hope, as to insist, Tonly wanted to show you that I knew whatI was talking about and to prove the interest I take in you.” She (shyly)—“You are very good, I am sure. Idon't understand why you shouldbe so kind You area perfect stranger—”” He—‘Don't be too sure of that, I know you, and bave known you—at any rate of you— all your life, Miss—Brignolles.” She (starts and blushes deeply)—Who are you? At any rate I don’t know you.” He—‘Your nearest neighbor at home, Lord Fitz-Hugh—the half wild man.” She (stammering and in great confusion)— “Dear, dear, how stupid I've been. You are not annoyed, I hope? But you see I could not know, could 1? And—and——" He—*I did not look half wild enough, eh? Well, [ll forgive you, but only on condition that you tell me, honestly, what you think of “Ob, I eould not, reallr! It's quite You see, I, I—I have not come to it’s far too soon. I sl impossible. any decided opinion; hardly know you at all. Why, we have not been in ‘this carriage I mean, more than five or ten minutes.”” He (taking out his watch)—‘One hour and three-quarters, Mise Brignolles, that's all."” She—“I could not have believed it. The time has positively flown.” He—""Blonsant company, perhaps? Or have Ino claim to that compliment? Anyway, I'm afraid—we have just a quarter of an hour be- reach Grantham—you won't enjoy st quarter of an hour so much as the she—“Why not? Why should it be any dif- ferent?” He—Because—you will not be very angry, I bope—I am going to read you » lecture; to speak to you very seriously. Don't frown; what Iam going to say is entirely for your good. Iam ging to take you to task.” She (stiffly, —“By what right, Lord Fitz- affairs? (holly) "How ac? You have no anthor- eo ve no aut ity over me, What you call duty I call im- cree {tteldly, eontinning)—"My duty as an She—*' many kindnesses,your mother especially, tor I was like you, motherless when quite young. What would your dear mother have said, Miss Brignolles, to thin escapade? Would you have put her to such pain? Or your father, so | m strict and honorable.” She (rather nervously)—“Don's, don’t,please; say no more. It’s too cruel.” He—“You might have made a most terrible, irreparable mistake. You rashly, foolishly put yourself, all you possess,all you hold most dear, entirely at ‘the mercy of «selfish, designi scoundrel.” She (looking at him bravely, but with tearfal eyes and quivering lips)—“‘Is it necessary, is it kind, is it chivalrous to go on like this? I was wrong, I know I was wrong, but I am so miser- ble. Oh—Oh——" [breaking down completely and sobbing hysterically, hides her face in the cushions. ] He (quite concerned)—‘I had no ides. Tam sosorty. I have gone too far—but never mind. Don’t think of it again; I will make it all right, only do not cry so bitterly. What on earth shall I do with her?” [Finding his words have no effect, takes her ungloved band and pate it hard: then, with a sudden unpulse, lifts it to his lips and kisses it.) (Now the train begins to slacken speed, snd Just as it rune in at Grantham platform she re- covers herself]. She (faintly)—“Where am I? What bas bap- pened? (Then finding her hand in his, draws it quickly away.) Ob, Lord Fitz-Hugh, how wicked, how unfair!” He (much confused)—‘I thought you had fainted. Idid not know what to do. Let me Get you something—a cup of hot tea.” [Jum wstily from the carriago, which is nearly the last of the train, and runs up the platform to the refreshment room. One Railway Ofticial (to anothor)—"That'’s them; you may take your oath.” The Other—"Sure enough. Why, I saw him kissing of her, right opposite the’ window, as bold as brass, just when the train ran in.” First Official—“Best call Mr. Perks; I'll stay by the compartment.” Second Oficial—“‘An’ I'll watch my gentle man, (Lord Fitz-Hugh returns, followed by page boy, with tea, fruit, cakes). Lord F. (entering the carriage)—“Here, hand it all over—pay with that and keop the rest. What do you want? You can't come in here (to a station superintendent in uniform). This compartment isengaged. We wish to be alone.” Mr. Perks (coolly, and rather insolently)— “That is why I am coming in.” Lord F. (haughtily). that. Cail the station" Mr. P.—“The station master himeelf gave me my orders. Iam to travel up to London with this young Iady and her—her—her (at a loss)— that don’t matter much. The officers of court shall settle that when we get to Kin, Cross. So make way, please, or you'll both be detained.” (The train moves on. Lord F. looks in utter amazement at Miss Brignolles, who by this time has quite recovered, She is drinking her tea with great relish, her face most demure, but » merry twinkle in her eyes.] Miss B. (looking up suddenly and meeting his bewildered gaze)—“‘I'm afraid it's rather serious, The court won't be trifled with——"" Mr. Perks—"‘As you'll find.” ‘d F. (turning on bim hotly)—“Look here, leave us alone, or I'll pitch you out of the window. You've no station master now at your (To Mies Brignolles, in a whisper). does it all mean? What court?” B. (also whiepering)—'The court of m a ward. ‘e'll soon see about . Perks— Lord F. (suddenly bursting into # good- humored “laugh)—‘Come, come, ‘good fellow, let’s make friends. Ishan't nother chance, you know. Isuppose they'll separate us at King’s Cross.” r. Perks (jauntily)—“No fear. You'll find your ca = and attendants, © eouple of ‘er who will give you every assistance—to Holloway gaol.” Lord F. (who has taken out his purse)— “You're married. I thought so. Do you remem- ber when you were courting? Ah! Do a friendly thing. Well, then, let us have our talk all tooursel| Mr. Perks ( d_ fingering the five- pound note)—"I can't find it inmy heart to say no. A real pair of turtle doves.” Lord Miss B. (protesting sotto yoce)—“You are getting on too fast, Lord Fitz” Lord F. (ina quick whisper)—“Hush, hush! Not that name, please, or you'll spoilall. Iam plsring. part—that of Captain Bell. T don't now his Christian name, but call me Freddie, dearest Freddie, if you don’t mind. (Aside) I shall not. And you must let me cail you—Em- moline, isn’t it?—or my love, my own darling love, my sweetest pet, just tokeep up the pre- tense, Miss B. (with a heightened color, but laugh- )—“You must have plaved the part before, ing Lord—Frederick, I mean—it comes so pat.” or ‘But you must play it, too—we must pretend—(mentally)—banged if there's much pretense on my part—pretend that weare in love with each other,” B. (with a coquettish shake of her “Oh, I couldn't really! It would be really too absurd, and altogether too difficult,” Lord F.—'Not for me." [Tries to take her hand, but she resists.) "I asaure you it’s in t part.’ True lovers always hold each oth rs hands. Didn't Capt. Bellever do it? Lucky dog, how I wish I were he; that is, if you still care for him.” Miss B. (emphatically)—I don't, I never did, I believe: only he was 80 peruevering, and Ithonght bim better—less hateful, I moan— than the oth interested)—“There was some ? Tell me all about it. It will be arelief, perhaps. At any rate it will help rou to pass away the time—prevent you from feel- ing bored.” Mike B.—“I'm not easily bored: but I will tell you. if you like, - It was my guardian's son, Archie Quibble, a lawyer like bis father—not nice at all—like his father in that, too. They had him down with them at Scarborough, and did all they could to bring us together. I’ sew it directly; but I couldn’t bear him.” “They wanted me to engage myself, but keep it quiet till after I was twenty-one— next year. And they bothered meso I fell back on Capt Bell. He was very kind and I thought I liked him—and what wasI todo? I seemed to be quite friendiess.” Lord F.—"‘You don’t feel like that now, I hope?” [Looking at her earnestly and ageia taking her band, this time without opposition, although presently she withdraws it.) “Hav offended yon? I should be sorry todo that. I rant you to look upon mo as a frlend—ae your very best friend. Do you believe that? I will prove it yet.” B. (dropping her eyes after one eloquent ‘ Per think re glance at his)— ou are very kind to me, too kind, kinder , Fitz" Lord F.—‘Freddy, please. You needn't mind. It's my real name. Do you like it as well as Capt. Bell's? What was his?” Miss B.—‘“‘Something horrid. What does it matter? I never want to hear it or see him again.” wee F.—“You will have to hear the name of Bell once or twice more. Remember, I am Capt. Bell. Ishall presently answer to it, be taken in custody as Capt, Bell, and spend ‘the ight in prison.” iss B. (excitedly)—“‘Oh, no, no, nol You must not suffer that ignominy.’ You must say ho youare. If you don’t, shall, I should never forgive myself if you were so awfully punished for some one else's fault.” Lord F.—“It won't hurt me, my dear child: yh far worse, A night in ® bed—is luxury to what dured on the prairies or in the desert or on the African veldt. Besides, even if itis far worse, it is necessary, indispensable. It is the only way to appearances, to put quite right with the court and before the worid.”” Miss B.(in a frightened, timid voice)—‘'How? What do you mean? What shall vou do?” Lord F.—Go to jail like alamb—as Captain Bell. Tomorrow they'll drag me before one of the vice chancelors—as Captain Bell. His lord- ip will read me a severe lecture, and, still as Captain Bell, sentence me toaix months, a year, perbaps. for contempt of court.” B.—“Thas is the awful part of it, and I— Imean we—I mean your friends—will not see you for all that time.” Lord F. nd you would be sorry for that, wouldn't your Well. I can promise vou shail see me again within three dave, for I shall laugh in the judge's face and point out the mistake he has made. They'll soon let me go, you may de- pend. Even if they were inclined to be disa- and the judge might say——" Miss B, (enxiously)—“Whyt?” Lora F.—""That the whole thing was planned; Bell was « man of straw; that you ame really to meet me at York station.” Miss B. (blushing erimson)—"Oh, Lord Fitz- sited F—“Freddy eare .—“Freday, if you p! Why are 80 shocked? Would it be very much if I tried to supplant Cap- t would you say to me if I asked aad inarticulate)—“‘Oh, don't; i ot of mine.” ( ; —“But suppose he “Of your family, your father and | did say ‘No; he is very stern, very bard to I knew them both, and owe both | please. That is why Mr. Quibble wished to ‘wait till I was twenty-one. Lord F. (complacently)—“I think I’can sat- isfy himI aman eligible party. I have no fears of him. But vou, may I hope. will give what I want? This.” Once more taking her hand and kissing it as he draws her toward himeelf. Mies B.—Oh. oh, you mustn't —" Mr. Perks (grufly, becoming very official)— “Come, drop that; ‘tain't in the contract. Be- sides, running into King’s Cross. just ing | Maybe the lord chancellor himeelf's on the pes What would he say if he caught you at it?” [The train glides slowly in; porters accom- pany it, running alongside; there is a crowd expectant, caps and in the distance and some excitement. } Mr. Perks—“You'll just keep your places, please, while I make my report.” (Leaves carriage, which he locks behind him. and stands there ‘till he is joined by a small of people, the station master, followed by wo tipstaves of the court of chancery; last of all, s fussy, plethoric-looking oid gentleman] _ ir. Perks (pointing his thumb over his shoulder)—'There they are!” Old Gentleman—‘Take him! Handcuff him if he resists. You have your warrant.” Lord F.—“Mr. Quibbie, I think?” Old Gentleman—“Lord Fitz-Hugh!” Lord F.—“-At vour service. The young lady let me hand her over to you; my duty is done. I have escorted her safely to town. And these gentlemen—friends of yours? What do you want (to the tipstaves)?” First Tipstaff—‘We arrest you. Capt. Bell.”” Mr. Quibble (hastily inter g)—""No, no; its all e mistake. This is Lord” Fitz Hugh, Don’t touch him; an action would lie for false imprisonmen| ord F.—‘So I should think (haughtily). Who dares to interfere with me? Stand aside. Good-day, Mr. Perks; I will represent your service to the directora, Au revoir, Miss Brig- nolles. Ishall do myself tie pleasure of call- ing on you tomorrow at” ‘Miss B.—“Mr. Quidb! Come early and (gaily stay to lunch. Mr. Q. (hesitatingly)—“Oh, I should be de- lighted, honored, but my wife is out of town, and all my establishment. I fear it will be hardly possible—" Lord F.—“Never mind; don’t apologize. I'll take her out to lunch instead. We'll ask the vice chancellor. Good: bye. Isee my brougham over there.” (Exit, after shaking hands warmly with Miss Brignolles, leaving Mr. Quibble, Perks and the tipstaves looking at each other in breathless, speechless, hopeless amazement, while Miss Briguolles laughs aloud in cbildisia glee. Sa ee DE : fter many more scenes, various as in every uit, the curtain falls to # tableau; inte- rior of St. George's, Hanover square; fashion- able wedding in progrees.] Bishop of N.—‘‘And wilt thou, Emmeline, take this man, Frederick,” &c. = -oes MUSIC DOES NOT SUBDUE ‘The Average Chureh Choir and Hence There is Trouble for the Minister. From the Boston Adverti-er. A-subject which has been repeatedly dis- cussed at various ministerial gatherings in Bos- ton is that of church music. When that topic is under discussion much is said about Grogor- ian, antiphonal, Anglican and music, but often very little indeed is said about church choirs. And yet it can hardly be de- nied that church choirs are often very import- ant bodies in acertain way. Many « minister has spent more painful hours in considering questions relating to his church choir than he has devoted to his sermon during some un- happy period when there has been some trouble in his choir. Happy, thrice happy the clergyman who has never known what it is to be confronted by an angry spirit of dissension in his choir, if indeed there has ever been a clergyman of ‘much ex- perience who can truthfully avow that so blias- ful an ignorance is bis. Exactly why this should be 80, who can say? Philosophers, from the time of Socrates down to the present age of Herbert Spencer, have dared to grapple with | knotty questions, but not one bas dared even to attempt to solve the riddle which the church choir problem presents. ‘There is good reason to believe that Xanthippe sang in one of the most fashionable temple choirs of her day, but the shy way in which Socrates avoids all refer- ence to the subject shows that he had a good deal of horse wense after all. Of course there are church choirs and church choirs. Many get along year after year without asingle “spat,” and others are wrecked on the Seylia of a dispute with the pastor or the Charybdis of a quarrel among themselves be- fore the choir has been in existence a year, Personally the members of most church choirs are pleasing, intelligent, amiable and refined people, asa rule. AND YET RIVALRIES EXIST. Perhaps there is, as some assert, a something in mnsic that engeuders rivalries, Else why should onesoprano speak slightingly of another, who gets the lion’s share of the “solos,” or why should the leading basso gaze with a poorly concealed sneer ut the tenor, when the Inter has reached a igh note, after a breathless struggle? Yet according to the facts of all time music is supposed to havea refining, softening and emollient eifect rather than an enraginy one; but from the time that Apolloand Marsyas bad their little sangert the facts too often tend to create an opposite inference so far as musicians are concerned. { the Rev. Lamb Agnus of Weeping M., knew as much about church does now he would not have at- tempted to start a malo choir at that place. If the reports of the Weeping Canon experiment are correct, Mr. Agnus had but recently left a theological school and had more enthusiasm than practical knowledge, but there can be no doubt than his intentions were the best. It was said many times in Weeping Canon that the clergyman ‘meant well, but had no ‘sabe.’ At all events, according to tho generally cred- ited accounts of the affair, Mr. Agnus set about forming a male choir soon after his arrival in Weeping Canon. At his personal and urgent solicitation about every cowboy and miner in that part of Sierra county who could sing or who thought he could sing was taken in the choir on trial. The first few rehearsals were a source of ‘many sleepless nights to Mr. Agnus, but matters finally pro- gressed to such a stage that it was announced that a concert would be given by the choir on an evening in the early part of June. It was generally supposed that an influential and pop- Ular individual who was known as “Chloride Jack" would be given the leading part, because of bis remarkably powerful if ‘not particularly sweet voice; but Weeping Canon was startled by the announcement that a young ranchman, Pompilio Peraltes, was to be the star of the evening. It was noticed that “Chloride” was absent from the rehearsals after that, and many of the older and wiser members of the choir at onee resigned from the organization, A SHOTGUN OBLIGATO, The concert was held on the evening as an- nounced, but what the Weeping Canon Coyote, the local weekly, described as an “unfortunate misunderstanding” served to shorten the pro- gram noticeably. After the choir had sung two anthems, which were vigorously applauded, Sr. Peraltes started in on a solo. He had barely finished a brief recitative when a double-bar- reled gun was thrust through one of the open windows and a heavy load of buckshot was dis- charged at the soloist. As the buckshot “‘scat- tered” toa great extent several persons in the audience were more severely injured than Sr. Peraltes was, and the injured ones made haste to whip out their six-shooters. A large portion of the audience made a rush for the door; many others dropped quickly to the floor and crawled under the benches; some vivacious cowboy “shot out” the lights, and, to quote the Weep- ing Canon Coyote. ‘scene that followed beggared description.” About 9 o'clock that evening a young man in clerical garb bailed the Hermosa stage excit- edly and clambered in. His muddy and dis- heveled attire was not such as the Rev. Lamb 8 usually wore, but he was the individual. He was afterward induced to return to the Weeping Canon Church, after a few weeks had elapsed; but for several years since his return he has’ insisted upon purely congregational singing. res More Like It. From Truth. Mrs. Toots—“‘Aren’t you ashamed to come home in the condition you did last night, when Thad callers, too?” Toote—“I was as scber as an owl, madam.” Airs. Toote—‘‘As a boiled owl, you sean, }ease in Germany. REVENGE OF FATE AProef That Men Who Write Bad Verses Always Come to Grief. From the Detroit Free Press. “Here is a letter from friend of mine in Kansas,” said a guest at © Detroit hotel the other evening, as he held the epistle in his hand, “‘and it relates to very serious circum- stance. Without the letter here to back me up Ishould not have dared to tell you the He was asked to drive ahead, and after an- other glance at the letter he continued: “From my earliest recollection I love the Patter of rain drops on the roof at night. Many nd many a night I've rubbed snuff in my eyes at I might keep awake the longer to bear the patter. Five years ago I built mea house in a certain town in Kansas. It cost me $600 extra to get things so arranged that I could hear the rain drops patter as Ilay in my bed. For two Weeks before I moved in it rained every night. I lived in that house three years, and what do you suppose happened, or, rather, didn’t hap- pen “It burned down and there wasno: insurance,” fered one of the crowd. 0, sir. It never rained one single night in all those three years, unless I happened to be away from home. If there were showers they'd away before bedtime. If I to Povaway it would pour all night. Igotso mad about it that I went to bed in the daytime ser- eral times, and I pledge you my word if it didn’t stop raining before I got fairly between the sheets!” nd what about the letter?" from the man who bought my house. Ho bought it because he wanted te hear the rain drops patter, and he says: ‘What in blazes is the matter with your old shanty, anyhow?” It hasn't rained here but one night since I bought vou out, and then not a bi 4 fell on the roof of thie house!” nn't it curr. ous?” “Have you any theory about it?” “Weil, yes, Ihave. I think ite retribution.” “How retribution?” “Why, Lam the author of that old song en- titled, ‘Rain Drops on the Roof.’ Wrote it when I was only fourteen years of age. I was innocent of any wrong, but fate—” Then everybody got up in the most solemn manner and walked away and left him to pursue the downward path which leads to destruction. ———_+e-—____ In the French Army. From the Con‘emporary Review. The first and most salient point in the French army seen from within is the mixture of social renks. Now, this mixture, which might in ies be a source of weakness, may be said here to be one of the principal causes of the recuperation of the country. It is, I be- lieve, a unique experiment to lay the military Jaw equally upon the shoulders of every citizen of whatever rank he may be. The nearest approach to the French universal conscription is to be seen in Germany, but even there the absolute equality of men before the law is far from holding good. Promotion from the ranks is almost unknown; the rich, who can afford « university education for their sons and who can pay asum of money to the government, exempt them from all serious soldiering. “These young men pass a few weeks in barracks and afterward attend a specified time of drill, while they are allowed to lodge in outside quarters and to follow their ordinary civil occupations in the university. This laste, if Iam not mistaken, for one year, after which term they pass into the reserve as officers, Under the French law every man without exception serves in the army for at least one During that year he is merged entirely in the private soldier, His social rank, if be has one, is completely ignored; the officers who command him regard merely bis efficiency and faithfulness to duty, and if any difference is made between a man of some education and the peasants around bim it is in the of putting him intothe Pelotond’Instruction—a species of school drill—where be may earn in six months or a year the grade of but in which, on account of the extra ities the ace involves, the life is harder in manual ‘bor and has less free time than that of the unambitious trooper outside. It must not be inferred from this that the Peioton d’Instruction stands aj Tt is held merely during the hours which are otherwise free time. Nor must it be imagined for a ment that a man of a richer class fellows necessarily belongs to it, or that such a class form the majority of its ‘There may be in a company or battery from to eight eleves caperaux, and in ® whole ‘ment less than that number of gentlemen. The elevation to the grade of reserve officer is also proceeded with in # manner very differ- ent from that obtaining in Germany. The places in the reserve are given in part to retired officers of the active army and in part to those men who have followed the Peloton 4’Instruc- tion for at least one year, and who at the end of that time are competent to pass a special ex- amination. —____-e-—____ A Miserly, Eccentric Seot, From the Scottish Leader. In the border counties stories aro going the round regarding the habits of @ surgeon who died the other day after praeticing for the long period of sixty-one years, Eccentric, close- fisted, and with a reputation for odd sayings, the doctor dressed like a tramp and was widely known over the borderland for his peculiar habits. Cuffs and collars were unknown to him and bis ordinary garb consisted of a of trousers and an overcoat buttoned tightly at the throat. In his waistcoat pocket he carried ir of rusty forceps to extract teeth and also ® quantity of powders, These were of two kinds, white and black. and were almost the only medicines he dispensed, When he attended church he always left be- fore the elders went round with the ladle, and with his saving habits is said to have left £10,- 000. ‘The deceased used to pay 2s 64 a week for his room, and it is said he used to watch any of his landlady’s family coughed, so that could say: “That bairn of yours has s cold; give her a hot gruel and put her to bed.” When the next Saturday came round he de ducted a shilling for his professional advice! Once he was called to a case where a woman had dislocated her jaw. He very soon put her Tight. The woman asked howmuch was to pay. The doctor named hisfee. The patient 7 ittoo much. He, however, would not take less, and, as the woman refused to give him the fee, he began to yawn, Yawning, as every one knows, is infectious The young doctor triumphantly said: “Now, un- til you hand me over my fee, your jawcan re- main as it is." Needless to say the money was promptly paid, The doctor's pony was known for fts lean- ness. 221s sad bo tried. t0 food it as he ted imself—entirely at other The only thing he was ever kuowa to bay for it were read ey a weer eas far as possible he kej y on grass to eave tts shese and'ho kal re 1088, for bits of horseshoes which might the roads, snd which be ote biechens weld together. He hada wi lor with a crock: atone end. Thuis he used. 10 gather tufts of wool as he rode through moors. The wool he in his when he had a quantity gave it to who might be due bim on ascount knit into stockings for him. se3eez s ‘The German Election. From the Philadelphia Press. In England or any other country with liamentary government, after such a the ministry which proposed the army would be expected to resign. This is not With changes and differ- than our President to rem: the election of the House of overwhelmingly against his 4 for instance, in 1874 and in 1 tatives is it was, ‘The ichstag has sufficient power, however, to make it extremely difficult for the halsor's ministers toget on without a in i For twenty-two years by various expedients a have held this ma For fourteen years, from 1871 to 1884, Bismarck held this majority by an alliance be- rvatives, ministers of the crown tween the Prussian conse: government officers and men of rank mostly, and the national liberal and radical liberal par- ties—made up of the middle class vote all over Germany. This alliance broke up when Bismarck turned anti-socialist and began in 1884 the Tepression of free public discussion in Germany. By making on a ~ xt to the Catholics and re- pealing the Folk laws he got a , made up of the Prussian noha eng easton the Catholic vote in Bavaria, the Rhine valley, Silesia and part of Poland. This gave.s work: ing majority in 1887 and 1890. ‘this alliance broke up over the army bill. What alliance to- morrows voting will bring no one can, say. The vote of the Prussian rural districts pretty solidly by the government! is confi ante as meee that all fusion. A ity ors is agreed in wanting the army no larger, ‘but the electors are aareed in rong LABOR’S CAUSE. Men and Women Without a Vacation. Tired, Mono'onous Expressions On Weary Faces. ‘What One of the Leaders in Boston Says. J. G. Clinkard of Building Trades Council. Was Losing ones on Account of Nervous Strain. Six o'clock—shops and offices pour out the erowds of workers. Who would imagine the bulldings held eo mans? ‘Tired, monotonous expressions on most ef the faces. ‘Heads of firms, clerks, shop girls, all end the Gay tired. Itisevident from their anxious, worn ex pressions. ‘When worry and anxiety are edded to this excessive activity, digestion becomes impaired, the sight of food distasteful, © Wearled feeling creeps over the body, and the mind gets confused and desponcent. Joseph G. Clinkard is aman well Known t the working men of New Engiand. He has occupied nearly every position or hono® ‘and trust in the labor organizations of Boston. ‘He served nearly two years as president of the Boston Central Labor Union when that body num dered in its affiliated bodies 80,000 to 85,000 organe tzea wage workers, Up to within afew weeks he was the president Of the Building Trades Counctl, which ts composed of unions in the building trades and estimated to have an aMiliated membership of 15,00. Helse carpenter by trade and has been president of Cam enters’ Union, No. #8, and ts now the business ‘agent of all the carpenters’ unions tm the city of Boston. ‘Mr. Citnkard has traveled all over the New Eng land States in years gone by, organizing union ef ee Hee fuent, easy and praction! apeaken, whe ‘Slways talks to the point. % ‘Recently the Building Trades Counc gave their ‘frst annual ball at Music Hallet which ware prose ent Gov-Russell, Mayor Matthews and other dignitee Mies. Mr. Ciinkard was chairman of the eommitiee of arrangements an4 floor marshal leading the His extra exertions to make this effatr esnccass combined with the amount of energy put fort wy Dim th his regular ealling Guring the day brougt® him nearly to the verge of extreme nervous pros tration, His condition and its result can best © Gescribed in his own words in the following letter: ‘BOWING TRaDms Coumci o” Bostox axpVionare Bostom, April 18, 1908. 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