Evening Star Newspaper, November 28, 1895, Page 8

-° THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, “NOVEMBER 28, 1895—-TWELVE PAGES. And Sons=? W~MOSE yO st Storage Worehouse, } Corner Eleventh, 22d near M. aaa The Drapery Department. We've just opened a new line of novelty and FISH- ; NET CURTAINS. Any one not keeping abreast with the strides made in rendering hand-lace patterns and even actual effects in these goods would find it ; quite interesting to look them through and see the work that has formerly r quired weeks of patient toil =) in plying the shuttle, bend- : ing over the cushion, and ¢ torturing the eyesight, as it -. is now produced mechani- cally in an unusual degree cot ce ot sets ca @ of perfection—at a min €) mum of cost, within the €} reach of all. E ‘Upholstery News. Our Upholstery Depart- ment is one of the fost at- tractive in the store. Some ‘ prices here that should in- terest: Sash cur yard. mints, ul, Madea ets and the lke, ay Mustins, 8, Mantel S ries, at from you furniture and for ings and walls, 15c. TABLE COVERS latest designs and 3 silk, moire and cotton tapes- { “ tries, from 9c. to $12, >: 3 Velgurs and Chenilles, 50c. to & = 25 to and Mu- It RIPANS For the past two had liver trouble I atw which I employed a phystetan in this case, but obte ver bad any fa but having recommended w York Herald them a trial. eluded to giv using them for a short time I found they were just what ise demanded. I have never employed a physician since, which means $2 a call and $1 for im One doll worth of mp Tabnles lasts me a month, and I would not be without ¢ my last doll them If it we by the ¢ gave me are only thing I take great pleasure In recom them to any one similarly affected. (Sizned) “Mrs. J. TAYLOR.” Hipans Tabules are sold by d . or by eth (0 cents a box) is s to the Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce st., New Sample vial, 10 cents. ALLARD iS4 agal. for the famous? “Roxbury” Ryel } —A straight Ry Whisky ith the uniqne > distinction of net tion im ft! Unu: perce by any ot! inal purpe 3 anywhere on receipt of order. iN. H. Duvall, 1923 Pa. Ave. rer! tose. r S atudh incite dethdataadeddh dhe dad de aee tire. C. Stiebel, 1113 G St. Importer of Fine Millinery —desirea to announce that reductions have been made on Imported Pattern Hats and Bi also on tha npets. e of her ens. reductions inelude Mourning Mats and Gonnets and Trimmings. phe Ee oO eared ° Lf What a Relief -) (rlark’s Adjustable Reclining Chair) TO ONE ( CONTINED TO THE HOUSE \ ers Call ond « j_atoirn a tae eee Into our new store, 1203 F street, January 15 Bext. Until then our patrons will ‘find us at the present location, 1227 Pa. ave. i! liz FRANKLIN & CO. Opticians. _St re le ase from January 20, t the Best— “THE CONCORD HARNESS,” Horse Blankets und Lap Robes io great variety aud at iowest prices. 2 fal Hotel.) Here Ts the Piace ' To get your Artists’ Materials. The Old Reliable Establishment of Geo. F. Muth & 4d 418 7Tii YES, J. JAY GOULD (321 oth sty everything paper 8 things you ean Usk Carietmas tre ha scrap “book 1 dolls, paper napkins, lanters~ hod Lin® OP LEE EE: EM: MLNS EN ENERN RK ERE KEEN ETN TKK EEK FF FF ~G Certainly factor in both giving and getting. sSendeadesd esse serthedestentonteatrasestententeateeteste entero toeteete te slontentoetedoste and the other one. are as they always are—here—on Stamp Soe. and Seearetossondosteesnite onto ate aleate ate fe ate ee ateeteste ate ee atergeete ‘eee and up. Weights—2%e. wWog slape)— ts of Celluloid, Metal Photoztaph Boaes—$1. nicure Sets, in celluloid be ush an mirror), and ty sts $1. kel Letter Clips —19e. 5 Ladies’ ” Pocket) Mirrors, celluloid tound—25 White Mejal Vaseline Bottles and Stand—45e ift Givers’ Guide —AT— PERRY’S. We are making an early start with the Holiday Goods—and shall not talk much else between now and Christmas—because al- most everything in this store will appeal to you as suitable to give. it has usefulness to recommend it—and that is the prime We have been exceedingly busy arranging the arrived selec- tions of FANCY GOODS our puyers made. While it isn’t half what we shall have—the quality can’t be improved—their character will be no more original and exclusive. This department in particu- lar is nothing short of a directory of suggestions—and every one a good one. It will help you to “remember” appropriately this, that __ By buying now you will escape the jam. By buying now you * will have the advantage of unbroken assortment. Sesseshondontoetoetecsetontongy $ : Sesgeege Seesondondont And the prices a par with value: Dresden Tea Caddies, in two sizes— Te. and 98. g Dresden Sprinkling Pots—f8e. Tomato Pepper and Salt Shakts—25e. each. A Large Size White Metal Filigree Per- fume Hottles—8ve. Night Lamps—S0e., 75c. and $1. Sllver-plated Bouquet Holders—T5e, Enamel Perfume Bottles—novel shapes Jars—with silver-plated filigree ecvering— $1.98. uneled ‘Toilet Bottles, with Blass, stopper Bde. Tollet Bottles, on white metal stands qpitttl Bronze Basket Card Recetvors— cut having Mug and Brush With White 3 os $2.25. gailliano “Ware “Kase “Jars—§ it Paper Cate d hemian Glass Bon Bon Bol Be. Pearl and Shell Ash Receivers, bronze figure decorations—25c. I ndlesticks, with patent at- with ilage Bottles—5e. It with" faney White a White handles—$1 3 Lacework w Raskets—with cover and fancy handles—S5e. Established 1840 ‘Telephone 995. ‘PERRY'S, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” te in straw—new de- and g Openwork Baskets Round and Oblong Openwork Baskets, v ed Perea and ribbon BE: Bosk Bs , $4.25, of pl and fancy —with tufted satin Vinings of ditere colors—gilt clasps and handles—$3 Box Shape Ws with satin lining of Yellow, Nile, -et: AD. Fancy Straw Cuff Boxes—wit! satin ‘lining and nickeled clasps and t Seetont a Gold-filled a) GQ () Watches 3 15 Wr oO handsomely ral) a ATCHES Waltham eeeneacs 4G Fully Warranted, 00. Pearl and Gilt S Opera (ilasses, with PERITAL GRANUM, The STANDARD and BEST prepared F OOD A yery palatable food! A most wholesome food. Delicate children, and delicate, infirm and aged persons, INVALIDS and convalescents praise the i virtues of this food! Mothers know its value preceding childbirth and while nourishing their off- spring. Infants frem birth thrive on it! Sold by DRUGGISTS EVERY WHERE! John Carle & Sons, New York. time’s Remember — Gift-giving near, few things are appreciated like Opera Glasses. bh A_ further ames uur buying now— be is the t L YUNT we give! 3 Ali the finest makes—citier plain or as fine Co., 907 F St. you'd like to pay Claflin Optical tad ‘We're Catching Shoe Buyers iS guaranteed. & Son, 630 P; N SHOF E ure: bow i Drug Store, 938 F St, SALE AND TAM. no22-8d the feet Is a blessin troubled — with Bunions. Let us make your feet easy and EAS comfortable. Painless re- my moval of corns and bun- fons, 25, Both feet at- tended, $1. GHORGES & SON,’ Chiropodists, | 9 to 12, n23-10d. se SHAKER DIGESTIVE CORDIAL. > not cure all dis: but it will cure wit er Indigestion.” “All druggists, smly [of Lee ee ee cc cece veces eesece tt Craig & Harding, Cor. 13th and F Sts. iN OW FOR [XXEMERERER ES XMAS. Special prepartions and immense purchases have been made here for’ the holi- -| days. Giveable things, com- bining beauty with utility, such as Ladies’ Writing Desks, - Dressing Tables, Rockers, Chairs, Tables, Shaving Stands, Chiffon- iers, &c. [XXEREREEEE REE EE! The most _ surprising thing about this beautiful “gift” furniture is the extra- ordinary low prices at which it is marked. CRAIG & HARDING, Cor. 13th and F Sts. se5-3m,80 (XXRENERRE ERNE UEC U ERE RE REEMA EEE EY eR K RRR EERE ET CoS eeseeeeeees oy rxxxxx} Xe RREREEREREE ERS A novel Present for _ the coming Christmas. DU Tmperial Circulating Library, 511 11th st. no27-16a Go to Siccardi, Bargains in Hair. Genuine, bona fide bargain prices are_prevall- ing just now. And you can select from the finest stock of Hair and Toilet Goods ever shown in Washington. F Next Palais Royal— git antih St., Sine ini eay: ny. ocl2-9m14 Secures a year's membership in our Circulating Library, with its thoysands of volumes to choose from. Books called for and delivered free! “Owea,’’ the Tailor, 423 lith st. I have built up my reputation by combining all the highest points of excellence in the garments which I turn out. I stand today in the van- guard of advancement of fine tailor- ing, and handle only such fabrics as tasty and fastidious dressers can wear with pride and satisfaction. “OW the Tailor, 425 11th st. mM 20d _ MAKE YOUR MINCE PIES with our delicious En- glish Mince Meat. Free from seeds and _ steths. Richest, choicest. In 3-Ib. glass jars— only 50¢. N. W. Burchell, 1325 F St. n27-14d You Ladies Mustn’t Think because you have never been exactly satisfied— with the way others have cleaned your GOWNS. GLOVES, SLIPPERS, etc., that we can't please you. We can. yap calls. Anton Fischer, 906 G St., MATCHLESS PROCESS DYEING AND CLEANING. Colds Coughs and : Bronchitis; Cured by taking YER'S Cherry Pectoral Awarded Medal and Diploma __ ‘At World’s Fair. . ‘Use Ayer's Hair Vigor for Color. IF THE RaBY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SURE and use nat oll and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for ebildren tee! Tt ‘toothes the child, softens the £22. alla; pain, cures wind colic and is tbe best ‘rem Warrhoea. 25 cents a bottle. Ir YOU ARE NERVOUS OR DYSPECTIC, TRY Carter's Little Nerve Pills. Dyspepsia makes you nervous, and nervousness makes you dyspeptic; elther one renders you miserable, and these little pills cure both. <LES, MOTH PATOHES, LIVER SPOTS, ‘kin Wlemishes permanently removed. John H. Woodbury, 121 Wr 42d st., N. Y., Inventor of Facial Soap.’ Send ‘stamp for 150-page book. Branch Offices: Boston, Phila., Chicago, St. Lous. ne28-¢o! a all for y Cl 3 BLOOD AND NERVE FooD, Dr. Chase’s for Weak and Rundown People, from childhood to old age. Weizh yourself before taking it. Bee Wigoltth.sat “M. W. Beveridge, 1215 F and 1214 G St. “Specials” pecials For Friday and Saturday. s last week, we will have “spe- cial bargains” to offer in EVERY DEPARTMENT tomorrow and next day. We can’t begin to enum- erate the multitude of articles—but suffice it to say that there is probably something in one or more depart- ments that you want—at one-third or one-half price. The following are only a few of the many articles reduced, but it illustrates how big the reductions are. Cut Glass. 4 Rich Cut FINGER BOWLS. Reduced from $1.50 and $2 to. * $1.00 aes Cut zis ER BO $1.25 ani . cul ii aud fam. Reduced from $4.00 $5.00 1 $1.00 ee : $2.25 1 set RICH CUT GLASS, Gob- lets, Saucer Champagnes, Clarets, Wines, Cordials, Tumblers, Finger Bowls, Ice Cream Saucers, &c., 1-3 OFF TO CLOSE. ROGERS’ FORKS AND SPOONS, sectional plate (triple on parts exposed to wear), as good astriple all over—Tea Spoons, $1.38 % doz.; Table Spoons, $2.62 ¥% doz.; Table Forks, $2.62 ¥% doz.; Dessert Spoons and Dessert Forks, $2.38 % doz. 1 FRENCH CHINA TEA SET, 8, pink decoration, gold edges, 1 cup short and’ gold edge ' partly defaced on few See mieten,” 5.00 w. Beveridge 1215 F and 1214 G St. POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, BTC. It KNEESSI, 425 7th st. Free With every —purehase amounting to $2 or over— a Solid Leather Hand-sewed Collar or Cuff Box, or a Whisk Broom and Holder. Sterling Silver Trimmed eal Leather Pocket Books as low as 75c. Others with little less silver will arrive in a day or so at 50c. Either one would cost you a half dollar more elsewhere, Kneessi, 425 Seventh St. 2 no2s8-32d aie BF Slats Miecte ose PETER McGEOCH SHOOTS HIMSELF. His Wife Had Recently Sued for Di- voree. Peter McGeoch, one of Milwaukee’s oldest and best known citizens, shot and fatally {njured himself at his home in the suburbs of the city yesterday. His wife had only a few days ago sued for divorce, in- compatibility of temper being the grounds stated in the complaint. It is supposed that brooding over this led him to take his life. His connection with the famous lard deal several years ago made his name a familiar one all over the country. He was married eight years ago to a Mrs. Libby of Kenwood, a suburb of Chi- cago. + e+—___ DECLARED A POACHER. A Sealing Schoon¢r Forfeited to the Government. Judge Bellinger at Portland, Ore. has declared that the Schooner Louis Ol- sen, seized in Bering sea by the United States revenue cutter Rush on a charge of killing seals within the prohibited zone of sixty miles around Pribiloff Islands, must be forfeited to the government. The defense was set up that the schooner was seven mies outside of the prohibited zene, but Judge Bellinger held otherwise, ard, unless an appeal is taken, the schoor- er and her cargo of skins, valued at about $10,000, will be forfeited to the government. Capts. Cole and Guillinn and Ojficer ‘Thorne are also lable to a fine of $200 each. ——— Father Murphy Got the Decision. A special to the Bee from Tecumseh, Neb., dated yesterday, says ‘Father Wil- liam Murphy came out victorious in the injunction case against him in the district court there. Bishop Bonacum brought pro- ceedings against Murphy to restrain him from retaining possession of the local Catholic Church, with its property. Mur- phy refused to give up the church at least until the case now pending in the ecclesias- tical court is act2d upon. At the conel:- sion of the case, and when Judge Rush gave his decision, favoring Murphy, ihe priest's friends crowded around him to ex- tend congratulations. ——— M. J. Wilson, cne of the most prominent business men and politicians in northwest- ern Iowa, shot himszif dead at Algona, fowa, vesterday. wh J X BEFORE THEY } =. WERE MARRIED. LA HENRYC.PARKER: _.|, AUTHOR OF ‘SCORNED TOTHE END, “ARBITRATION & C3 CONDITIONS OF THE STAR’S GREAT OFFER. 1. The Star will pay $250 in gold to the Treader from whom it receives by mail, at the Publication office, Pennsylvania avenue and llth street, the complete and absolutely correct solution of “Before They Were Mar- ried,”. as it shall be disclosed in the final chapter of the Story, to be published Satur- day, December 14, In The Star. If two or more complete and absolutely correct solu- tions are received the $250 in gold will be divided equally. 2. 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Guessers must be wo- men and girls and necessarily they must be readers of The Star,-but they may read the story in The Star taken by any member of the family and need not be regular subscrib- ers themselves in order to enter the competi- tion. While only women and girls may guess and win the prizes, they can receive help as to their guess from any member of their family or from all the family. SEVENTEENTH INSTALLMENT. CHAPTER XVII. ANOTHER REJECTION. For a moment Professor Drummond's Passion overmastered his judgment. The sight of the brass switch in the doctor's hand was in + way startling, but the pro- fesso> had been measurably prepared for It. He forgot how it was the emblem of the doctor’s hold upon him and saw in it simply the proof of his own correct reasoning. He wrenched himself free and seized the doc- tor by both wrists. In the very brief strug- gle the piece of brass fell to the ground. The doctor felt it drop, but he cared not. The emblem might go; the fatal facts re- mained, and a word from him could cause a minute examination to be made of every inch of Fairview. Professor Drummond's grip was like steel. Strong as he was, the doctor was helpless. Took Amelia in His Arms. The very mastery he quickly attained over the physician served to bring the professor partly to his senses. “I could kill you where you stand!” he muttered between clenched teeth. “Bah!” retorted the doctor, and the more completely to express his contempt he spat in the professor's face. This worse than blow sent the professor staggering back. It demonstrated all too clearly the utter futility of his physical superiority. Amazed and bewildered, he let go the doctor's wrists. Quick to take advantage of his release, Dr. Williams turned about, took Amelia in his arms and bore her rapidly through the wood toward the house. It seemed for a moment as if the professor would remain where he was, but his mind, alive to his situation, recovered its poise, and he fol- hurriedly. vomiet me help you, doctor,” he cried, as they approached the ledge door, where Mrs. Williams and Louise anxiously awaited a eDon't dare to so much as touch her dress,” returned the doctor, in a low but reatening voice. 3 ‘Whe carried Amelia into the house and down the stairs to her chamber, bidding his mother to follow, while the professor came after, exclaiming incoherently to Louise about the harm that had come to “dear” Amelia. . For ee time all the doctor's attention was concentrated upon Amelia. He had his mother put her to bed, while he wrote a prescription and took it to the professor, whom he found as usual in the dining room. was with him. cousce this to the village and have it filled,” he said, shortly, handing over the ip of er. sD ofessor Drummond took the vacant stare. wittet ae ge, papa,” said Louise; “you are so worn and anxfous. Stay at home, or let Betsey or Mrs. Appleton go. She thrned appealingly to the doctor. “] think Professor Drummond had better go himself,” he responded, “but I’m indit- ferent so Jong as the medicine is obtained kly.” rn Bo." exclaimed the professor, while flush mour ted to his brow. “the doctor followed him to the door. “T think yca know better,” he sald, “than to tamper with that prescription. Drummond glared angrily at paper rofessor : ite docter, but went out without replying. “tg Amelia very ill, doctor?” asked Louise, as he stz ried upstairs. he is in a very “Yes,” he answered, * condition.”” Serpe sinvalld remained unconscious until the professor's return. Louise brought the medicines to the enamber. Dr. Williams examined the lakels carefully, and observed that each parcel had been sealed and stamped by the druggist. None of the s were broken. Sciis She. in danger, asked his G' after a time. eer ain a very bad way, mother,” he responded, thoughtfully. ‘IT shall remain here tcnight. I think you'd better go home now.” “Now, Mason? Why! if ever I were need- ed here {t seems to me that this is the tit is very natural that you should think so, mother, but I assure you that you ought to go home.” “What will Professor Drummond and his daughter think if I leave them row?” “Tt doesn’t matter what either of them thinks. Please don’t plead with me, moth- er. I shall tell the professor that I want you to go.” Mrs. Williams still hesitated. “If I could only help you, Mason,” she urged “No! he exclaimed, almost angrily. “I have dcne wrong in permitting you to be here at all. It is no place for you or any other good woman. You must go.” Mason?” Mrs. Willian-s was greatly startled by her son’s words and manner. ' “T feel afraid to have yon stay here, Ma- sen,” she whispered, trembling. The doctor took her face in his hands anu caressed it tenderi: “Bless your soul, mother,” he said, com- Posedly, “you mustn't conjure up dangers that don’t exist. The fact is that there is no person in Fairview to whom evil is less likely to come than to me. Go home, now, and if I need you I will send f you.” Do, Mason,” she pleaded. shall feel so much better to be near you. : The doctor was almost tempted to retreat. There was no doubt that his mother should Worry, and that she would be more dis- tressed at her own home than if she re- mained with him, but the thought of her staying longer in the professor's house was intolerable. So he conducted her down- stairs and said: “I have told my mother to return home.” ‘ He could not possibly frame any polite Fhrases to convey this announcement. Mrs. Williams tried to express her sympathy for the hcusehold in view of the new distress that had come to afflict it, but her words were faltering and incoherent. “Den’t apologize, Mrs. Williams,” inter- rupted the professor, blandly, “we are al- ready under the greatest obligations to yo! and we could not, of course, urge you long to neglect ycur own home. I have left the horse harnessed, and will drive you as soon as you are read Mrs. Williams turned to her son, alarm showing in her ey “There is ro need’’"—— began the doctor. “Oh, I insist upen it,” exclaimed the pro- fessor. “I know that Belmont women are accustomed to walking, but we can’t per- mit it under the circumstances: can we, Lou? Get ycur things, dear, and go with us. “It will be better to comply, mother,” whispered the docter, who knew that no harm could come to his mother, even if she went with the professor alone. For herself she felt perfectly at ease with Louise along, and the departure was, therefore, speedily effected. The doctor returned to the sick room. He found Mrs. Appleton sitting near Ame- iia’s bed as calmly as if she had been installed there as nurse by his orders. He was surprised and disturbed. The very slight contact he had had with her had not been sufficient to give him an insight into the character that underlay her reti-’ cent demeanor, and it had not been enough to dissipate a sense of distrust that her presence had aroused. Why was she here now? The serving women had naturally been cognizent of Amelia's disappearance, and they had hovered about at the first, ready to assist M Williams, or carry out any instructions of his own. After the pro. fessor had gone with the prescription they had returned to the ment, as it was evident that there was nothing more re- quired of them upstairs. “She probably means well,” thought the doctor, trying to disabuse his mind of prej- udice. His reason told him that it was un- fair to distrust everybody because of his or her association with Fairview and the professor. “I shall remain with the patient from now on, Mrs. Appleton," he said aloud. He did not care to have her in the room, and yet he hesitated to ask her to leave, having no gound for such a request other than his aversion for her, and he hoped she would voluntarily leave. Mrs. Appleton, Bearing a Tray Full of Foed and Drinkables. however, took up a sock from a basket at her side and began to darn without a word, as if she had settled down for an all-night session. The doctor went to the bedside and stood there a long time looking at Amelia, Her condition aroused his prof: nal to an unusual degree. He danger in the ca from wholly aside from any foul # be contemplated by I’r , Drummond. He had done all that a physician could do for the time being, and when he found his thoughts wandering from her i technical aspects to her in the potess 1% the chamber H to the further side of down. What was to query that rose impera recognized that the n ing with the patient it gave him time to thin To his discontent it proved that he could not think ahead. His mind persistently re- verted to what had been and not to the study of what was to be. Dr. Williams was well nigh exhausted. The apprehension with which he had awaited the i. quest, the of enduring the proceedings i room, his subsequent debate cor relation and duty to Louise, als inte: with her, all these, followed by the pass’ fortunate in that ate excitement attending the finding of Ame- Ma, had left him in any but a fit condition to plan for the future. It was well that he-was still competent to think and act for present emergencies. It seemed to him that the professor and’ Louise were gone a long time. His mother could have walked to her home in fifteen minutes easily. The carriage should have gone there an] back in the same time. More than half en hour had passed, and, although the doctor admitted mo real anxiety, he was nevertheless distiretly relieved when he heard the sound of the horse’s hoofs climb- ing the driveway to the stable, and a little later the voices of Prof. Drymmond and Leulse in the broad hall. Presently Louise knocked at the door. As Mrs, Appleton skewed no dispos:tion to stir, the doctor opened it. “We've all forgotten,” said Louise, evi- dently struggling with ‘agitation, “that we had not even begun dinner. Your mother got supper for us at her house; she insisted on it. Shan’t I bring you up something? etsey has kept some of the dishes warm. ener, you.” replied the doctor; “now ink of it, I am 7. tae Eck oF hungry. I shall be “Would yow rather come to the dining room? No. Please send up a little bread, any- thing that is handy.” elas “Papa wanted me to ask if you would speak to him a few minutes. He said Mrs, Appleton wouldn't mind. remaining with Amelia.” “I prefer to stay here. Tell the professor bates up.” e doctor had tried to speak dispassion- ately. but he feared that his tone, an hake of himself was cutting, cold and severe. Louise was plainly affected almo& to cry- ing,and Dr. ms could not but infer that - sometting more immediately personal to herself than Amelia’s illness troubled her. He wondered a little what it was, but if he had been inclined to speculate on the matter, 2s he was not, there would have been little opportunity to do so, for almost immediately after Louise had gone down the professor appeared bearing a tray with food and drink. The doctor admitted him withont a word and cleared a place fer the dishes upon the “le. “You are very faithful to your patie: doctor,” said the professor. Uatrs. "Apple. ton could relieve you as well as not, and give you warning if Amelia should return to consciousness.”" 5 “There is no need of her troubling her- : responded the doctor, “I shall remain in the room.” - “That being the case, then, ton, you might retire if you wi . ~ ‘The woman gatheréd up her work and left the room. Dr. Williams sat down and be- gan to éat, while the professor stood near looking on, The doctor had nothing to say. Presently Prof, brummond remarked: I thought it was you who removed the electric switch.” The doctor glanced at him and continued his meal. “It was a fine thing to do, doctor, and I Tam unhappily cursed by a quick temper, and too often do and say things that I do not really mean, That was the case out in the woods when we found His Face White With Anger. poor Amelia. A difference had arisen be- tween us of a purely family nature, that I presume you do not care to know about, thcugh I will tell you if you wish.” Dr. Williams shook his head. “I presumed you would look at it that way.” continued the professor, and I re- fer to it merely to apologize to you for my momentary violence of word ana action. I have been considerably unstrung by the strain of the past two weeks and cannot s control myself perfectly. However, what I wanted to express was my pr found appreciation of your course with re spect to all matters connected with ft very unfortunate death of Starkweather. But for your discretion a lamentable acci- dent might have been interpreted by a thoughtless community as a_ horrible crime.” The doctor’s face expressed incredulity and surprise that the professor should venture to suggest the theory of accident, but he said nothing. Prof. Drummond went on: “I would have dene well to be more frank with you in the beginning, on the very day the death occurred, but I was beside myself with grief, constcrnation and—yes, with fear. I did not know you as I do now. I did not know enough to trust you. T hoped to cover my knowledge of what happened by subterfuge. I have succeeded as far as the community is concerned. You, meantime, have found the truth. “Tt is no wonder that you felt that in the pessession of that switch you had an in- strument of power over me. I accept it in that light, if you chogse so to view it, but I prefer to look at it as something that commands my gratitude. I hove cbserved the interest you feel in my daughter. Will you permit me to say, doctor, that nothing could please me more than to see ker your wife, and that I said as much to her before I knew that you had taxen that switch?" Dr. Williams arose, his face white with anger. “Professor Drummond,” he said, “I dis- played that switch to compel vou, the worst man T ever knew. to an act of human- ity. You insult me by presuming that I descended to exert the power it gave me for own advantage.” “You use harsh language,” responded the professor, without a trace of resentment, “and you misinterpret me. I think too highly of you to suppose that you would have used it as an argument for gaining Lou's hand. I feel grateful to you. T re- spect you. Lou, poor child,*could not see that you were defending me and you id magnificently in keeping her In the dark as to your real course and attitude. Believe me, doctor, a father’s in’ gently ex- erted will remove the doubts from her mind, would ever have and her heart, I am s will follow our inclinations. 1 speak, you see, from some nowledge of affairs, not from Inference. Lovise has confessed that you proposed fer her. I answer for her that she is free and full consent. You yours with m will fi ° “Prof. Drummond,” interrupted the doc- . “your daughter and I had settled our relations before you spoke to her. There is no occasion Lo reopen the matter.” "exclaimed the professor, struggiing with bis fears aud passion, “I offer you the woman to whom ycu mads sed—"" the offer,” said the doc- love and to whom you pror “and I reject tor. (To be continued tomorrow.) CURES §GROFULA CURES GAYGCER, ECZEMA, TETTER. S Blo