Evening Star Newspaper, December 4, 1895, Page 15

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1895—SIXTEEN PAGES, 15. The Christmas Munsey - —now ready—is Limited to 600,000 During the last two years we have printed extra editions nearly every month—sometimes one, two, three, and even as many as six. This month we shall print no extra editions. So tremendous an issue (six hundred thousand copies) has taxed our present facilities to the extreme. On all news stands at 10 cents. Yearly subscriptions, $1.00. FRANK A. MUNSEY, 149 & 151 Fifth Ave., New York. Wj Doutars WILL (9) BEGIVEN FORA “Sy BEFORE THEY HENRYC.PARKERS ! AUTHOR OF “SCORNED TOTHE END: “ARBITRATION & C5 CONDITIONS OF THE STAR’S GREAT OFFER. 1. The Star will pay $250 in gold to the reader from whom It receives by mail, az the publication office, Pennsyivama avenue an: llth street, the complete and correct solution of “Before They Were Mar- ried,” as It shall be disclosed in the fnal chapter of the story, to be published Satur- day, Decensver 14, In The Star. 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INSTALLMENT. _ XXIL—AMELIA'S AWAKEN- When a man's wife suddenly appears and catches him in the act of t be called aggressive flirtation two ways of bringing the scene ‘The author either makes redibly gullible and an easy prey, therefore, to her smart husband's ious, if imposstble, explanations, or, utr of working out the situation log- uturally, he writes “curtain,” ectators are ieft to supply the ling to their several fancies. in real life that in a con what mis) there ar to a conc! his wife in om. tain, or, “that swallow him uy the eartt heen er more earth uit the ¢ never or Mr. PI awkward cone the would znd t have enial, equal to the h which he was confronted, ve limits to every man's pos: . and Philbrick had come to his, What- his game might be, er of anybody first to re fer him but re » speak, his br introduction of e turned to her, his lips force h the wor hotel, my de rted, and made as sor Drummond, ning very it was up, beyond it, to save and he nize it. of assuranc turn tot she re‘ would address Pi Louise if si but d, going forv not warned us forgotten to intro- ‘$s Drummond. Your } of ours, and I All three looked at Louise in amazement. er fice was highly flushed and her voice bit a but otherwise she seemed to be p tly composed. She wa: fo eagerly nt in pressing her w ecming hand upon Mrs. Philbrick that that lady was forced to take 1 it she held it while said: it, and having she looked into Miss Drummond < to be gained by playing a par though you begin wonderfully. | | | I have only sympathy for you. My hus- band never told you of my existenc Mer glance was keen and searching, and Louise quailed before it. The part she had assumed was too much for her. Tears showed in her eyes, the flush on her cheeks gave way to pallor, and she turned to Phil- brick. “Where bitterly, this?” ise found herself addressing Phil- ck's back. When she had gone to his e aid attempted an impossible smooth- ing over cf the situation he had shrugged his shotlders and faced away, as a silent acknowledgment of his utter defeat. Professor Drummond, meantime, had been standing as if paralyzed by the un- expected disclosure. His lips were parted ws your assurance?” she cried that you compel me to suffer and his hand half upraised. Anger raged within, but found no expression because his fear was greater. What ought he to do? He knew that he ought to fell and express irdignation for the imposture practiced by Philbrick, unt he dared say nothing lest the man to active hostility, and ngs were more concerned with his vith sympathy for Luuise. e for the professor to there was a Mrs. Philbrick in held the threat of head; but there 5 s made, and all hold upon a possible enemy was lost. Low prompt attempt to save her ‘ gave the professor a cue to which he pd to. dently some i, feebly > as just playing tieal joke on your husband, whom T y highly as a fri rac- ard e to me, pape,” said what a false fam exceedingly M nd, that I had a e in the practi T t have stopped it—” nierrupted th » clearly no te dno fun in it. Pro- ud each other now, ony, T shall be came in upon on’t you come in, madam, nd make yourse! much at home as vur heshand doe There thought the professor, “if he deesn't fe eful to me for getting him I'm ristaken. had dropped Louise's hand, d looking from one to another ment and doubt. in Belmont about an hour d, slowly, as if talking to her- ent at once to the hotel. Mr. s not in, and I learned that probably ould find him he: So LT came without the least thought of making I think we'd better go to the out of a Mrs. Phi “my dear,” responded Phil- t the carriage and drive you imed the professor. no,” returned Mrs. Philbrick, h prefer to walk.” “I'll not urge it, then, but won't you sit down and res am not tired. The ‘iness I came to pressing, and I ice attempted by Louise was suceeedi under his hands. Could he but succeed in preventing a domestic break in the Philbrick partnership he would have one danger fairly posed of. “I shouid be only too glad,” he said, with his usual blandness, “to have you take pos- sess:on of my parlor. You shall be wholly undisturbed for as little or as long as you choose to remain there, and later we will have lunch, “What do you say, Mrs. Phil- brick?” There was an expression of haughty dis- pleasure on her face. She glanced doubt- fully at Loulse, as if wondering just how far that young lady was sincere, and re- plied: “I must decline. Come, Amasa.”" “Then you'll come up in the afternoon or evening? I shall lock for you, Philbrick. we will want to get acquainted with your wife.” “I shall not remain in Belmont,” marked Mrs. Philbrick, stiffly. Philbrick went to the hall rack for his hat, while his wife stepped out to the piazza. Louise remained in the hall, hold- ing herself well in control, but expressing re- “How do you feel Amelia?” he asked. h contemptuous resentment in the glance w! which she followed Philbrick’s movement: “I am hors du combat, you see,” he wh’ pered, with a grimace, as he passed the professor. “You'll come along all right,” rejoined Professor Drummond, in a low voice, and he gave Philbrick a playful pat on the shoulder. “Good day, Miss Drummond,” mumbled Philbrick, as he passed her. She did not reply, and when Mr. and Mrs. Philbrick started down the steps she turned to go up- stairs. “You did magnificently, my dear,” ex- el ed her father, his eyes glowing with appreciation. Louise stopped an instant, gave him a glance of withering contempt, and then hurried over to her room, where she locked herself in and gave way to tears of moril- fication. When Mrs. Williams saw that a “scene” was impending she was more than half way down stairs. Instinctively she retreated, but the real meaning of the situation was revealed before she had come to the top. So surprised was she that for an instant she stood still, and so heard a part of the conversation that followed Philbrick’s tn- troduction of his wife. Then, as the mis- chief was done, the professor had seen her and she could not be regarded as an inter- leper, she remained Hstening until the end, after which, with amazement and trepida- tion at the unceasing complications In Fair- view affairs, she returned to the sick room, just avoiding being seen by Louisg. The doctor saw at once that something had hap- pened and asked about it. “As if there wasn’t enough already to perplex one,” she responded. “Well, but what is it, mother?” ‘Mrs. Philbrick.”” “Mrs. What? Philbrick married?” The doctor himself was so astounded that he sat staring, open-mouthed, while his mother briefly recounted what she had heard. “What a villain he is!” he exclaimed, and he went to the window, forgetting for the moment that it gave upon the Miniski, and not upon the road to Belmont. “Who's a villain?” asked his mother. “Who? Both of them! Poor Louise!” He left the room abruptly. Curiosity had its place in his make-up, as it has in that of all of us, and he wanted the satisfaction of seeing Mrs. Phiibrick with his own eyes. He heard the professor pacing heavily in the br d hall, and unwilling to have any | words with him then, he went to a window r the piazza and looked up the road. It didn’t seem at a distance as if a serious cloud had come upon their relations the doctor wondered whether Philbr succeeded, with his customary assu in hoodwinking his wife. They were walk- ing close together, and Philbrick seemed to be indulging in one of his extravagant fits of laughter, in which his wife apparently joined. raordinary man!’ muttered the doc- tor. When he returned to the sick room his mother said: “I think she’s waking up. The doctor hastened to the bedside, and his mother left the room to complete the errand that had been interrupted by the ad- vent of Mrs. Philbrick. Amelia's eyes were open, and she was looking up at the ceiling. Her expression was clear, but a little wondering withal. The doctor felt his heart beating strangely as he saw that she had returned to con- sciousness, He held his breath as she roused from her revery and turned her eyes to his. A faint flush overspread her cheeks as she recognized him. ‘Dr. Williams!” she said, with glad sur- prise ringing in her faint tones. Impulsively she thrust one pallid hand from beneath the coverlet, and as he took it and pressed ft gently between his own, the color upon her face deepened. “How do you feel, Amelia?" he asked In a choking voice. "she answered, with a smile d-her words. For an instant her and when she opened them chor felt a slight but tunmis- In that two read one another's secrets of their hearts were laid too plainly before them to need words of avowal. And yet'ithere was hesitation, there was so much that each one con- scientiously thought needed explanation and apology. Amelia was the first to feel the diffidence that ever’ stands a bar to the complete expression of love; but when she tried to withdraw her hand the doctor resisted. She smiled agamM,‘a happy smile, and turned away her “I suppose I've awake only a minute or two,” she said, “ibut so much has gone through my mind'in that time! How long have I been sick” ° “Two or three days,” replied the doctor. “Don’t let that distress you. You are go- ing to get well.” 5» “Yes; I know I am. I feel it, and—I am very glad. I wouldn’t have supposed I could feel glad again.” Dr. Willlams remembered that he was the physician and bent his head, not trust- ing the man to speak, but his whole being thrilled with a joy that would have found words a sorry vehicle. He would have liked to sing, but, to keep strictly within the bounds of truth, the doctor’s singing, while it might have been highly satisfac- tory to himself, would have seemed sorrier than words to listeners. “Of course,” continued Amelia, “when I awoke I couldn’t think at first what had happened, but I saw that I was in my own room. I remembered leaving it intending never to return. Then I was conscious that I had been here for it seemed a long, long time, and I thought, somehow, that you had been here, too. So I wasn’t sur- prised exactly when I saw you—though—" She paused a moment and added with an effort: “Though it seemed very natural, and I was happy.” “You mustn’t talk any more now, dear,” whispered the doctor, hardly able to form his words. ‘“‘Remember, I am your physi- cian, and I must see to it that you do not overdo.” “How good you are! But I wanted you to understand that when I said I felt strange it was because I couldn't quite un- Gerstand how I could feel any way but hopelessly melancholy. And yet it is so natural, too!" She sighed lightly and closed her eyes. The doctor released her hand at last and stood up. The realization of his surpassing interest in this patient was now full upon him. He had fought off the truth during her long hours of unconsciousness and had told himself that his watchfulness and anxiety were dictated by impulses of com- mon humanity mingled with resentful de- termination to prevent Professor Drum- mond from accomplishing any further wicks edness. He had admitted to himself no more than a longing, not altogether vague, that he sternly tried to regard as a weak- ness and to suppress, and if Amelia had awakened with her tortured mind still directed to the unhappy past, with no out- lcok but misery and no thought of him, perhaps he would have suppressed it. Some men can measurably control their affec- tions, but if the doctor was one of them, Amelia's awakening dissipated all thought and desire of banishing from his life that which was sweetest. ‘The physician, standing by the bed and gazing down at his patient, sti]! feared to excite her in this incipient convalescence; the man bent over and pressed his lips upon her brow. The faint flush returned to her cheeks, the lips parted in a happy smile, but the eyes remained closed. It might have been too much just then for her to bear the sight of a loving face, but not even the methodical physician could fear that the expression of love would prove to be too strong a tonic. “She is much better, mother,” said the doctor quietly, as his mother re-entered the room, “she will get well.” Professor Drummond was vastly disturb- ed by the scorn his daughter displayed as she swept past him and went upstairs. Into his heart there came something like a reminiscence of human tenderness, and he remembered that Louise had substantially admitted to him that she loved Philbrick. Intent upon the fears of his own situation he had rot contemplated the reality of hopes, aspirations and emotions on the part of his daughter. He felt dimly and re- sentfully that there were other persons in the world besides himself, other interésts than his own, and his selfishness rebelled while his distorted perceptions began to take on new suspicions and new fears. Per- spiration was on his brow, indicative of the agony in his mind. He strode up and down the broad hall several minutes trying to get his thoughts in order, and at last went to his “shop” and locked himself in. He did not busy himself with mechanical appliances, but took sev- eral bottles from a closet and began to mix the contents of some of them in a mortar. (To be contued tomorrow.) —>-— SMART FINGER RINGS. What Fashion Declares Must Be Worn by the Correct Individual. From the Philadelphia Times. Finger rings are worn by both sexes, and the numer is unrestricted so far as women are concerned. The most popular ring, at the moment, is doubtless the hoop, with from three to seven stones. The very latest thing in hoop rings that are set with colored gems is the placing of tiny diamonds in the small intervening spaces between the large stones. Cross over rings are also favorites, and the novelty in this line shows shanks covered with small stones that lead up to the large single gems in the ends. There is a fad now for rings composed of tiny hoops set with small gems; the fancy also contin- ues for little finger rings. Marquise and cluster rings are counted with staple styles. A solitaire diamond represents the conven- tional engagement ring, and the plain gold hoop the wedding one. Rings desired es- pecially for full dress occasions are very elaborate and expensive trinkets. These take on the forms of scrolls, plumes and coronets, wrought with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and pearls. Finger rings for men are remarkable this season for their fine hand-carved mountings, made in Roman and antique finished gold. Gem rings are worn, the cabochon style of setting being fashionable. A decidedly up- to-date ring is the all-gold seal ring. Mas- sive gold rings with elaborately carved shanks are set with sard, bloodstone and other seals. A highly coveted ring is one set with a genuine antique seal. a Choosing Brides in Church. From the London Tit-Bits. In the Church of Santa Maria Annun- ziata, at Naples, once a year, on the day of Our Lady, before its altar kneels a silent row of thirty girls, dresesd in black, and with folded hands. They are orphans from the neighboring foundling asylum, and once a year those who have reached the age of eighteen have a chance of being chosen in marriage by any honest man whose char- acter is good. At the door leading to the sacristy stands a gray-haired priest, the head of the fouadiing institution. By-and- by a young man approaches him, and hands him a packet of papers. These the priest reads carefully, and, being satisfied, leads the candidate toward the row of girls. The man walks slowly along the row—at last he stops; his choice is made, and he stretches out his hand. ‘The girl rises, puts her hand into that of the stranger by way of consent, and together they disappear into the sacristy. The ice having been broken, others follow, and this goes on until the suitors are éxhausted or all the giris have been chosen. From t Mrs. young widow, whos¢ father is a prosperous farmer living near Port Angeles, was ar- rested recently by the customs officials and charged with smuggling opium into this country. Opium valued at $100 was found concealed about her wearing apparel. She was accompanied by .her twelve-year-old daughter, on whose person four pounds of opium wese discovered. While coming across from Victoria the inspector imag- ined her figure was unusually plump, and upon inspection five, tins of the drug were found ingeniously secreted in her balloon sleeves. At the custom house she fainted and went into hysterics, and requested that her daughter be sent outside into the open air. Hardly had her child reached the side- walk when she began running and crying, throwing dozens of cans of opium into va- cant lots. Later, Mrs. Morrison, in consid- eration of similar charges not being pre- sented against her daughter, pleaded guilty. ‘Thé officers claim the woman has been reg- ularly engaged for months in smug- gling opitm for a ese firm. CURIOUS PIECE OF POTTERY Dug Up on a Farm in New Jersey— What It Looks Like. George Moore of Rose Hill Farm, Fan- wood, N. J., recently ploughed up on his land a piece of curious pottery, and no one has yet been able to explain the mystery of its origin. : “It was found,” said Mr. Moore, “‘on thi border of the woodland on what was, un- doubtedly, originally forest land. To what especial use could it have been adapted? That it is not modern is the belief of alt who have carefully examined it. In mod- ern civilization no use can be imagined for it that could not be better supplied by any one of a thousand different creations of modern art. “Yet clearly it must have had a special use, and that, in all probability, was an im- portant use. Such perfection of form and finish would indicate that it must have been intended to contain something of val- ue. Was it the concentrated poison with which the aborigines are supposed to have treated their arrow-points? In shape it is lentiform, with a small and well-propor~ tioned neck. So that at first sight it re- sembles an old-fashioned watch case or miniature canteen. In color it is of a dark gray stone or slate color. “Its material is thin, being little, if any, thicker than the glass of an ordinary bet- tle of equal capacity. Its finish is sligntly vitreous and smooth, except for some cir. cumferential ridges which appear to ha originated in the mold in which the vessel was formed. These ridges give some color to the suggestion that it might have heen molded in a sea shell. “Its dimensions are: Breadth, 2 5-16 Inches; length to top of neck, -8 inches; greatest thickness, 1 3-8 inches; depth (in: side), 2 5-16 inches. Its surface, outside | and in, is extremely hard, so that a sharp steel file drawn across it—of course, with- out heavy pressure—leaves no mark. Alto- gether, it is an absorbing puzzle.” +0 Engaged by Telephone. From the Brooklyn Times. For the first time, so far as known, in the history of the long-distance telephone, it was utilized the other day to give an af- firmative answer te a Brooklyn young man who had made a proposal of marriage to a charming young woman, and the union of hearts and hands was celebrated recently at Pelham Manor, at the handsome home of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Gilliland. The happy couple are Mr. and Mrs. George P. Gaston. Mr. Gaston is a well- to-do business man of Indianapolis and be- on y > > 4 ? | : Ay as well as easily. 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REET, expert for each ) gives Brooklyn, and was soon at the office of the| p 70NAS.& G0. 18s F STRERT, coat, aul in connection with sat telephone company. She said she wanted os Reeds Pes Spocial appliances tmoures pate. to taik to Indianapolis, to Mr. Gaston; and| ®8¢4¢ +¢ 29 e¢ 004-9 igas operations invariably. "We @ver the long-distance wire and into Mr. shall Gaston's place of business there went the | ] cne word, “Yes,” with an explanatory pref- | | ace of who the sender was. aS | Dr. Benjamin Blackford, superintendent | | ofthe Western State Hospital at Staunton, Va., attributes the increase of insanity, to @ great extent, to the cigarette-smoking habit. i, The Brazilian council of ministers bas de- cided to refuse to submit either the Trini- dad dispute with England or the Amapa dispute with France to arbitration. The Trinidad dispute relates to the sovereignty of the little island of Trinidad and the Amapa dispute to the boundary line of French Guiana. 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A periodical dose — \\ will kesp the body in perfect health and ¢ condition, for every form of sickness (| succumbs to its healing influence. $1 box centaina 3 packages, each sufficient to make a quart of mixture, (( All Drugzists. a4-42q ( BIG RSEREES RARER BRDIDI DSI CUES ud He EASE tended, $1. TROF. J. J. GEORGES & SON,” Chiropodists, 30—Sundays, 9 to 12. 16 Pa. av janrs 8 to for the feet is a blessi ta those ti moval of corns and bun- Both tet at- fons, 25¢. Te a te ta sl ls lt tt te Sos te te bled with 023-100 ls Suyen. EVERYTHING + SILVER | AND. GOLD * BEAUTIFULLY MAD® 4 aT THE 4 MANUFACTORY : SAML. KIRK & SON, 106 BALTIMOKE STREET EAST, < PRICES VEKY, MODERATE. re é .. ETC. < FINE WATCHES, JEWELRY. noll-Im Am (Electric power ) + —-is clean, stable and inexpensive com- + pared with steam or gas power, It is v sure and safe, too. Electric ght is better = than gas light, because it is stronger and & less hurtful,to the eyesight. If you are é thinking about putting in electric light or | power see us about it. . 8, ELECTRIC LIGHTING ©O., 14th st, "Phone 42-204 a eee ‘Hundreds of _unsol | prove that LORIIM | HAIR FORCE! | Ba.cness ever ly force a profsion of hair on the buldest beud at any age, mo watter from what couse the ba'diess urises, and after all O:ler remedes have failed. It cures bald petites, santy paitings, hair falling out, dandruff, seurf, weak abd thin eyelashes rows.” It will restore faded to its original color. It produce a luxuriant geowth nd Mustaches on the smooth- » wituont injars to the most deli- cate skin aire truly marvelous, Cenrsins no dye, grease or any harmful In- redients Prepared by Lorrimer & Co, more, Co eee eres sesees | a Fs 5 3 and $1 per bottle. en Agnes, ACKER & KEN- 420 Penna. ave. Wash NER'S PHARMACY, and g-t a descriptive circular. Gray Hair st whem Nattans’ Crystal Dis- uaranteed 10 restore gray oF ded hair to f tural color in 3 to 10 days— sitively not a dye. Stops the bair from fail ng Cut, arrests dandruff and unkes the nicest dressing for’ the alr one can, use. Xo poison | A thing of the | covery is used. nt. No stuins. Pric . ‘Trial size, KULB PHARMACY, |S AGENTS, 438° 7H SI. N.W. Sent, express prepaid, to any part of | the country on receipt of price. ja2e-ct | Bargains in _ Long Hair Switches 50. Formerly $5.00. 0. Formerly $6.50. Su. Formerly $10.50. ‘ttendance in Hair nig U7 First-clans Dressing, ons. Let us | siaimpooing, ete et easy and | “Try cur’ Curlette,” for keeping the hair im Painless re- | otf S. HELLER’S, | 728 7th Street N. W. ie4-20d Will give you the most satisfactory s BRONCHITIS, DEAFNESS, head :