Pittston Gazette

              i I V V \ PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA., FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1898. E»tablUh«Hi 1850, I OL. X1WII1 No. 89 I Oldest Newspaper in the Wyoming Valley. A Weekly Local and Family Journal. jftl.00 a Year iu Advance 169^7, "Where are you tak, • me to? lor God's sake"— "Open, open!" I cried. ing fainter and fainter. Some one was galloping away from the house. I returned to my seat and sat looking at the fira Presently the door opened and the old woman appeared, carrying a tray covered with a white napkin. On the tray were a basin of broth, some bisoaits and a glass of wine This time I made no at tempt'to escape, but remained seated, watching the woman, who placed the tray on a small table beside me. "Will your ladyship ate and drink something?" she said ooaxingly. "Sore it's poor fare for a great lady like ye, bnt it's the best onld Nannie can offer ye this night" "Where is your master?" I asked. "He's ridden away to Malrany," was the reply. "1 was to tell ye he'd be back at daybreak." In a moment I leaped to my feet and ran to the door, which stood wide open, bnt on the threshold I was captured by two men who stood on the landing. One was old, the other young, but both were strong and powerful. "You can't pass, my lady," said the older man. " We're to watch over you till the master comes back " "For God's sake, let me got" I cried. | "Help me from this house. 1 am rich. You shall be well rewarded. You know I am a prisoner here. You know I have been kept here against my will, and"— "Sure we know all that, my lady," answered the old man respectfully, "but we've our orders from the masther. You don't lave here till it's his pleasure that you shall go!" "Come now, honey, and ate a bit," said the old woman softly. | 1 looked at the men and saw that they were determined, and with an angry cry I walked back to my prison. How the rest of the night passed I scarcely remember. 1 was again left alone to my own wild thoughts, and at last, worn out and hopeless I must have fallen asleep. 1 awoke shivering. The fire had gona out. and the cold, gray dawn was creeping in through the window. 1 arose wearily and looked oat The room 1 occupied was at the top of house. Below it was a large paved yard, with stable and outbuildings, and beyond that a dreary prospect of bog and mountain. A man was in the yard whistling and polishing some harness. He was a young and stalwart peasant, and i had never, to my knowledge, seen his face before. He looked up, and our eyes met, but be immediately turned his face away. I opened the window and called to him. He paid no attention whatever. I looked around on every side and saw only the dreary landscape lighted by a rainy dawn, but suddenly I heard the sound "You said you bated ma is tbat truer" wounds, be made no mention or tne individual who bad caused them. There was a shuffling step on the landing, and the same woman's voice which I had heard before said: ATHLETICS IN THE ARMY raised first on the toe of one foot then on the other, and then on both, with the hands grasping the bar extended as high as possible above the head. This last exercise is recommended by leading physicians for indigestion, and is said to strengthen the entire digestive tract. Another voice, strongei n*id deeper, evidently that of a youL nan, novr broke in: "1 don t know. I can only think of one thing—how to leave this dreadful place. Don t torture ma Prove your love and set me free." But one morning iq early spring Catherine received a letter from the priest containing among other leas interesting local gossip the following passage:New System Beoently Adopted by "We're friends, your dyship — "What is It, my lady?" the War Department. "Open the door, I command you. I wish to leave this place. Open I Open!" "You must remain a little longer," he said at last. "My mind is swept this way and that, and 1 cannot decida You shall hear from me tonight." friends entirely. We wouldi • hurt aD hair of your ladyship's head, and we're takin you to a place where you'U be safe and well." And 1 struck at tlie panels with all my strength. J had Intended, my dear child, nerer to torment you with any news which might remind yon of what yon suffered when rending here in Ireland. Bunh thing* are best forgotten But unfortunately 1 am now compelled to Its Author Is Lient. Butts, a fumg Onicer of Much Promise—Sail- The double and bar drill, while not repetitions, are similar to the one described. The dumb-bells are used verv much like the bar, and the prescribed weight is two pounds or less, and never to exceed three pounds, while the Indian clubs, which are for the exercise of the arms and upper part of the body, the lower portion being quiescent, should weigh from three to five pounds. An interesting point in the calisthenics is the directions for reducing the size of the abdomen, which is simply to lie with the feet stationary and rise to a sitting position 20 times in succession. This should be repeated at least twice a day, and if it is difficult in the beginning to keep the feet in position, they may be placed under the «dge of a heavy piece of furniture. "Sure, yon can't lave tonight, my lady, " said the voice. "Bide in peace till the morning, and ye shall do as ye plasa " cut Features of tbe Xew Manual. "You cowards, why don't you kill me? It would be better for me to be dead than lying here." He left abruptly, and I.still remained a prisoner. The day passed, and I saw no more of Mr Langford. By this time 1 had made np my mind that escape was impossible, bat feeling convinced that no further violence would be attempted 1 resigned myself to my captivity. Still eager for aome means of evading my jailers I conversed freely with the old crone and even at her request partook of a little food. Most of her talk consisted of warm panegyrics on her master, whom the regarded as the greatest and best of human beings. creak mj resolution, it la only Jut to you and to the unhappy man of whom 1 writ* that 1 should do ao [Special Chicago Letter.] THLET1CS have loog been in If l\ vogue at West Point, and for jears it has been the recognized duty of the department commandants throughout the regular army to foster systematic athletic training in each of their respective commands. There was, however, no regular system prescribed, so that this training was without uniformity."I will go at once. I forbid you to detain ma Open, I say. " You must know, then, that a few daya ago, while riding at night through the mountalna, Mr Philip was ahot at by aome per son or persons unknown and dangerously wounded His horse galloped home without him, anu tiia servants, taking the alarm, went out to search for their missing master. They discovered him at daybreak lying Insensible on the highway between Newport and Mulrauy and carried him home. This time there was no reply, but I heard the men whispering together in the Irish tongue. The oars went faster and faster and the boat glided on. There was no answer, though I continued to beat upon the door and to cry for h«lp. At last, worn out and despairing, 1 crossed the room and threw myself into the armchair. CHAPTER YTIL The house is quite still, every one has retired to rest, and 1 am sitting alone in my boudoir, trying to piece to- uu i-uu tuuniu/t na» a per* feet Rcutieman, handsome, fascinating even, aurl w itiiout a stain upon his char acter Never, under any circumstances, oould I have hesitated between these two suitors One of them repelled me in every way, while the other attracted me continoally Why linger over the hours of that night? All my appeals were in vain, and I remained utterly helpless. What could it mean? What house was it? And why had I been brought here? 1 could think of only one explanation—that my cousin, Patrick Blake, had fulfilled his threats and had carried me off by force, with the aid of his desperate companions. If so, what was to become of me? To what further degradation and humiliation was I to be subjected 't Presently the boat began to toss heavily, and I could hear the waves dashing violently against its sides, while from time to time a dash of sea spray soaked the veil which covered my faoa The sound of oars oeased and directly the boat heeled over under sail. Medical assistance waa sent for, and It was found that he had been shot tn the by a gun loaded with slugs and that his wounds were in all probability mortal. gether the terrible experiences of the last few days and to write them down. Even now they scarcely seem real. They ratber seem like those flashes which haunt us when we are suddenly awakened from strange dreams. Lest they should fade altogether, as dream memories do, 1 am going to recall them as vividly as 1 can, then, when I have committed them to paper, i shall give rthe writing to the only friend I have left, my good priest, who 4ovel\ne ttka • father In bis care I know it will be sacred, but if ever occasion should (which God forbid) it may be my justification.A few years ago a young man hailing from Stillwater, Minn., so distinguished hims*lf at West Point iB the line of athletics that his achievements attracted unusual attention in army circles. 1 will now, without further preamble, come to the occurrences of the last fortnight and to that extraordinary adventure with which they culminated. Her oame, I found, was Nannie Conolly The old man was her husband, and the two younger men whom I had seen were her sona. All of them were devoted to their master, as was clearly shown, indeed, by the risks they had ran in exposing themselves to the punishment of the law. On hearing the news 1 could not help ttilwUng to myself, "This is the punishment of ttodl" Yet 1 could have wished that It had ooms to the unhappy man tn some leas dreadful fash- Ion. It was now bitterly cold, and I could feel that a strong wind was blowing and that the boat was rushing swiftly through the water. The waves splashed, the -*ind whistled and the light craft seemed plunging up and down in the trough of a stormy sea. My persecutions had ceased, my days were gliding uneventfully along, and 1 bad almost forgotten my cousin's existence, when news was brought to me that he had returned from a long visit to Dublin. A little nervous and anxious to ascertain if 1 was forgiven, 1 oontrived .to drive past the inn where he resided and to catch a glimpse of him faoe to face. His manner relieved all my faara He seemed light hearted and merry, and i taougnt to myaeu, "tie is aured, and I shan't be troubled any more." I visited him yesterday, as la doty bound. I round him conscious and lying In a darkened room. He told me that he believed himself to be dying, and he entreated me to convey to you the assurance of his penitence for the great wrong he had done you. I promised to send this mesuage to you and beeought him to make his peace with God. At his desire he confessed to me, and I absolved him. Today 1 am going to visit him again. Dr Crolsy assures me that there Is little or no hope at his recovery. One of the most unique drills in this system is that of the "medicine ball," As I sat thus, trembling and thinking, the door opened suddenly and an old woman entered the room. I sprang ap, and as 1 did so the door was closed and locked behind her. Just after nightfall.Nannie brought me a letter. Terrified as 1 was I thinly I must have fallen to sleep. Opening my eyes, still in complete darkness, 1 heard one of the men saying: She stood looking at me sadly, rocking her head from side to side. Her hair was white as Rnow, her face uot unkindly, and though her form was bent with years she still seemed hale and strong It was written by Mr. Langford and ran as follows: J will not visit 70a tonight, for It Is torture tor me to refuse you anything. 1 loathe my ■alt tor what 1 have done, but 1 am like a ship without helm or sail, driven along helplessly at the mercy of the storm. It Is right you should know that the police have arrested Patrick Blake on suspicion of being concerned in your disappearance. The man la a worthless ruffian, but in this respect, as you know, he is quite innocent What a coward you will think me to stand by silently and hear another man aooused of my crime I Do not Judge me too Harshly, However. No harm shall come to him through me, although i cannot yet make up Before X proceed to my narrative, b ■•wever, let we frankly own to myself and to any one who may hereafter read ♦bese words that 1 have been justly punished for niv own frivolousness and folly Like many another thoughtless woman, 1 played with fire, little thinking that it might some day imperil my hie and honor. A young girl, alone in the world, and with no guide but her own caprice, cannot be too circumspect in her relations with the opposite sex. i, so far from being circumspect, was foolhardy. Treated like a spoiled child, idolized and flattered on every hand, I craved only for sympathy and adoration, and I was careless in awakening feelings to which 1 never intended seriouslv to respond. Although not at heart a cxxjnei.ce, x certainly Denavea like one, and 1 have paid the penalty. I forgot to mention that Mr. Langford hlm•elf has no suspicion as to his assailant. Indeed he seems quite indifferent on the subject, and when interrogated by the polio* was on kble to give them any information. I have my own suspicions; but, of course, they are only suspicions. But of one thing 1 am est tain— that if the unhappy man dlea his death will give rise to further trouble. The Oonollys, father and sons, adore Mr. Langford, and in expressing to me their belief that the man who shot at him was your Cousin, Patrick Blake, or, if not Blake himself, one of his creatures, they have clearly Intimated that they will retaliate and avenge their master. Thus, you see. one evil deed begets another. Bare, In Connaught, the peasantry still retain the savage spirit of the vendetta, and I dread what may shortly happen. "Poor lady! She's warn out entirely) May the Lord help bert Musha, this is a bad night's work." "Who lire yon?" I cried, facing her. "What place is this, and why have I been brought here:*" 1 was still lying where they had placed me, and 1 was quite warm. A bundle of some soft material formed a pillow for my head. That evening Mr. Langford called apon me, and referring incidentally to the fact of my oonsin's return again asked me to become his wife. "Bide a bit, my swate lady," she replied. "The masther himself will oointi to ya " The heavy veil had been partially withdrawn from my head, but 1 was still blindfolded and my hands were bound. "You know my decision," I replied, "and really your renewal of the subject is a little monotonous." "The master? Whom do yon mean?" "1 mane one who loves ye as the light and sunshine of his life, acushla —one who would die for ye if need be —one who is waiting and praying for your forgiveness." my mind bow to act. P. L. This communication only served to deepen my sense of shame and horror. 1 sent a message to the writer, demanding to see him immediately, but he refused to ooma All my anxiety now was for my unfortunate cousin. 1 could not bear to think that be should be Buffering so unjustly. "Why do you still refuse to marry neT" be asked, fixing those sad eyes of his upon me. "Do yon bate me so much?" 1 lay still, thinking. It was clear enough to me now that my captors, whoever they might be, meant me no immediate bodily harm. Still my position a horrible one, and realizing it to the full 1 felt sick with suspense and terror. LIEUT. EDMUND L. BUTTS. He was the son of the late Judge Butt*, of Minnesota, and if athletes, as Tennyson says of poets, are born and made, certainly Lieut. Edmund L. Butt# u both born and made. It is related of him that when he was a tiny child lest than three years old it was bis especial delight to drag od his father's boots and go out in the Minnesota winter when the mercury was a long way below zero and clamber up on a fence and jump down in the snow. " It is said that htwas never known to fall, but, cumbered with boots which extended far beyond his feet in-one direction and quite to his body in another, he would walk and jump with never a tumble. JUMPING EXERCISE. "Do you mean my cousin, Patrick Blake?"'! asked wildly. A week after Catherine reoeived this communication Philip Langford was still living; but, tossing in fever, he hovered between life and death. By his bedside in the darkened room sat a woman, dressed simply and plainly like a hospital nurse. The doctor, a young, powerful looking man, was bending over the bed taking the patient's temperaturewhich is executed with the limbs straight and stiff and the feet flat on the ground. The medicine ball, which is about one foot in diameter, is of leather Ailed with hair and weighs from four to seven pounds. This drill and running is followed by wall scaling amd apparatus work. In the latter many extraordinary feats are performed, as poising the body in such a way that the whole weight is sustained on one hand, vaulting high hurdles, and the like. "If I bated you," I replied, "I would aot receive you here;" then laughingly I added, "I really believe that my cousin. savage as be is, loves me better than you da " "Bide a bit, bide a bit," she said gently. "Sit ye down and let old Nannie bring ye biteDand sup, before ye liii down and sleep. Ye may do that sama in pace, my lady, for him that adored ye is watching over ya " At last 1 summoned strength to speak •gain. The night passed, and for the first time 1 slept soundly, though my sleep was troubled with feverish dreams. All that 1 can urge in my own defense is that my position was a peculiar one, and that 1 had little or no experience. Brought up in England, where people were so much more sophisticated and commonplace, 1 was placed under extraordinary circumstances in the midst of a society which was to a great extent unconventional. My suitors, gentlemen in external appearance, had all the strong passions and prejudices of the half civilized. They could not understand mere friendship. They mistook frankness for cordiality and camaraderie far love. A kind word, a gentle look, a pressure of the hand, was interpreted instantly into the warmest of sentiments. "Why do you say that?" he asked gently. "If my cousin, Patrick Blake, is here, will he speak to me?" 1 cried. Why euter into the dismal particulars of the rest of my captivity? As every one now knows, I was kept at "Well, he is thorough at any rata He does not bang after my heels and fetch and carry. He is like one of the old knights, who loved desperately and tried to seize by foroe what he oould not Inn by favor. At any rate, he is ronantia " There was uo answer. "1 ask yon, is my cousin here?" "Ax no questions, my lady," said a roioe, "and we'll tell you no lies." Trembling between anger and amaze, 1 pushed past her, and again rnslied t D the door. At that moment it opened and a man appeared on the threshold. Langford House for three long weary nights, in spite of my oonstant entreaties and prayers. No one suspected my hiding place, for few creatures at any time approached that lonely dwelling, and the police regarded Mr. Langford as above suspicion. After some minutes he left the roam, beckoning to the woman to follow. "Where are you taking me?" 1 knew him in a moment "The fever's on the turn," he whispered outside the door. "If his strength keeps up, he may pull throngh after alL " The wearing of flannels next the body when exercise is taken is strongly recommended and also that the underclothing shall not be permitted to dry on the body after exarcise. The directions for bathing are first to wash thoroughly in tepid water to remove ail impurities and then cool the water several degrees to get the bracing effect, but not enough to cause a chill. To avoid the latter a thorough rubbing after bathing is advised, and if it is necessary to go at once in the cold air to go over the body with alcohol after the rubbing before putting on the clothing. The cold plunge, which is supposed by many to be a valuable tonic, is not approved, and even a perfectly cold bath is not recommended excepting for those who have the strongest constitutions. "You'll soon know, my lady, if you'll keep aisy. Lie quiet and hould your tongue, like a swate lady as you are." What was my amazement to recognize not the man whom 1 had suspected, bat Mr. Philip Langford. It was a foolish speech, as the issue proved. "Thank God I" said the woman. "Oh, Dr. Croley, save him, save himl" . Not content with mastering what others had evolved in the way of athletics, before he had finished his course at West Point Lieut. Butts had begun to strike out in new and original ways in his favorite line. Soon after he had finished his course he was the author of a beautiful drill which soon became the fame and pride not only of his regiment but of Dhis department. Be did not rest on these laurels, but proceeded to formulate a carefully-planned and wholly coordinate system of athletics suitable for the army. Two days afterward I drove into Westport and cashed a check at the bank. Then, m the afternoon was fine, I determined to drive over to Ballyoroy, dine with an old friend of mine, Mrs. Bourne, and return home next morning. ! apprehended no danger and had almost forgot that I had an enemy in the world. It was useless to plead or question. I was in their power and utterly helpless. I still beprd the plashing of the water and the whistling of the wind, while the boat swept swiftly from wave to wave. Hours must have passed thus, while again and again, exhausted and wearied out, I fell into fitful slumber. CHAPTER IX. His face was very pale, but his ex- of a horse galloping, and immediately pression was calm and determined. afterward Mr. Langford, wet and mud With a cry of horrified wonder I re- bestained, rode into the yard. coiled before him and stood gazing Ho alighted handed bis bone to wildly into his face, while the old wo- man- w^0 ■Id something to him, man, trembling and muttering to her- looked up toward the window self, slipped past him and left the room. waved his hand. He approached nearer. I stood still. f turne(l away from the window and looking at him, my heart throbbing and waited quietly. In a few minutes I all my blood boiling in indignation heard a footstep on the landing, and against him. there was a knock at the door. "My God," I murmured, "then il "May 1 come in?" said the roioe of was you." the master of the housa He bent his head, and his face grew 1 made no "'P1?- Aft" « brie* paler stilL the key was turned 'a the look, the door "Will you listen to me?" he said ia °Pened- Mr. Langford appeared, a low voica "1 wish to explain every- Good morning, Catherine," he said thing." 1 sat silent and did not even look at "1 will not listen," I said indignant- k1111- ly. "I have nothing to say to you. X 1 hop® you have rested?" he oonwish to leave this housa I"— tinned. "I shouldn't have disturbed From time to time my captor appeared before ma but the result of our interviews was invariably the same, until the morning of the third day, when he appeared before me booted and spurred, and said quietly: "Sura I'll do my best," answered the doctor, "but you must help ma It's lucky, indeed, he is to have a nurse like you." Several days later the fever had almost passed away. Langford opened his eyes from a sound sleep and encountered the bright gleam of two black eyes—those □f Father John O'Donnell Thus it was that I began so unfortunately with my cousin, Patrick Blake. I was really sorry for him, I wanted to ■how him that I was truly his kinswoman, and before I knew what I was doing I bad made him thiuk that I was in love with him, and that he had only to ask and to have. He did ask, and 1 bad to be cruel. As the issue showed, 1 was not cruel enough Suddenly the noise of wind and storm subsided, and we seemed to have slipped into smooth water. A few minutes later there was a slight shock, as if the boat was rushing in on shingle or sand, and I heard the men crying to each other:"I am riding over to Newport, where your oousin is to be brought before the magistrates. 1 have been subpoenaed to bear witness against him." He added, while I looked at him in horror: "Do not distress yourself on his account He will be discharged. You will write a letter from Craig castle saying that yon are safe and welL Yon will send it on to the oourt by special messenger, and the result will be your oousin's immediate releasa " The sun was low down in the western §ky when, leaving behind us the village of Mulrany, we drove along tbe desolate road wbich winds through the mountains of Mayo following the long arm or estuary of the sea, beyond which rise other mountains culminating in the highest peak of the Ulandof AchilL To our right the mountains rose precipitously into granite peaks, which shone clear and distinct in the rosy light. Not a sound disturbed the solitude save now and again the cry of a sea gull or the faint "honk honk" of the wild goose winging high up in the air. "You're better now, my son, "said the good priest, gently patting the wasted hand which lay on the coverlet, "and soon, with God's blessing, you will be ap and about." When this system was put to the test the results were such as to win the highest approval of his superior officers. and he was ordered to prepare a textbook on the subject for general use iti the army, which is entitled "Manual of Physical Drill. United States Army," and on the 3d of November. 1897. an order issued from the war department made the system which it sets forth obligatory throughout the army of the United States. It is now the duty of each officer to instruct and drill the men in his command in athletics as "Lower the saill Run her up, boys." "Another pull." "Aisy now; that'll da" "Hould the light there " "Saints be praised! We're out of that." The invalid shook his bead sadly. "I'm not looking for that," he said. It is said by those who are In a position to know that in the regiments where the men have for some time been taking this training there is a very marked improvement in every way. Not only is there a pronounced gain physically, but guard house offenses are greatly decreased in number. "Don t you want to live?" asked the other. "Coma now, 1 wrote Miss Power four messaga and, like an angel as she is, she has sent you her forgiveness. Is not that enough to put life into yon?'' he added, smiling. Then, again, another consideration weighed with ma I felt, rightly or wrongly, that most of those who pursued me, including my savage cousin. "Then I am at liberty to depart?" "Yea. My boatman will row yon across the bay, and you will alight close at your own door." "Hurry, now, harry—here wid th» light I" Some one bent over me and drew off the rng8 which oovered me. Baying: As 1 moved to pass binThe turned ta 7°° had 1 uot tb** 7°« we» up the door, clotted it and stood with hij awa^®* back to it looking at me. 1 remained in the same portion, my "You must remain where you are," 'aoe avert®d* my eyes on the empty firebe said, "at least tonight Do so, and I Plaoe» but when be approached and bent swear to you that no harm shall coma OTer me 1 sprang to my feet Be waa so calm, ao inscrutable, that I waa puzzled. "God bless her," said Langford, answering the smile sadly and wearily. "All the time while I've been lying here I've been thinking of her, and sometimes it seemed she waa by me, looking down and smiling aweetly on mo When 1 am gone, father, tell her that 1 died blessing her. 1 couldn't help loving her. 1 couldn't help loving ber. " Never had my heart felt lighter and more fall of peace. Lieut. Butts, who holds that athletics are much more potent for health than physics, says, in speaking of his system, that he has known many invalids to be restored to perfect health by taking such a part of the course as they found practicable, and not only persisting in it, but adding to it as they found their strength increasing. "You're safe now, my lady, and you'll soon be sung by a warm fire." "Aa to your account of what has taken place," he continued, "you will nae your own discretion. I deserve no Mile after mile we drove through the solitude, and not ope {juman being passed us on the road At last we came in sight of the old bridge near Ballyveeny, through which the river flows, emptying itself into the salt estuary. And 1 was raised in two strong arms. "Let me got" I cried. "Where are yon taking me?" to yon. For what I have done, (Jather- "Do not touch me," I cried. oonzideration and expect to receive none. 1 have played my last card and lost the game. Be assured that no evil tongue will ever injure you while I am alive to justify you and to condemn myaelf." 1 screamed aloud, but my voice was quickly drowned, and 1 was myself being oarried rapidly away. Whoever my captor was, his strength most have been great, for he ran with me as if 1 were no weight at all, and I heard his companion following. My next impression was of being carried up steps into a house of some sort, and then up a steep flight of stair*. At this my terror deepened, as was natural, and I shrieked again. ine, I ask your forgiveness. I was mad "Forgive me," he said "| waa meraperhaps, but I took you at your word. Il 1? anxious on your account Believe was my last chance. " me, 1 would give my life to undo what "It's a lonesome spot, your " said the driver, turning to me and touching his hat "It was here that the boys laid in wait for Lord Sligo's agent" "What happened?" 1 asked, smiling. "Well, sure they waited under the bridge two night* and days, and Mr. Smith, the ageut, didn't oome, and on the third night when he did come, they were drunk as lords, and, though they fired at the car, devil a ha'porth of harrum came of it But the horse galloped off wid Mr. Smith and the driver, tuid young Mr. Smith, a boy of 17. jumped off wid bis little, small pea rifle and shot one of the men in the back just as he was running over the brow of the hilL" X remained stupefied, at a loss to 1 have donei" comprehend him, only oonscious of a "Have yon oome to set me free?" I sickening horror and dread of him. He asked, panting and gazing fiercely Into saw and understood the expression ou bis face. "More shame to you," exclaimed the priest beaming benignantly. "Love's a snare, sir, and a delusion. And you behaved like a scoundrel entirely." ANTOINETTE V. H. WAKEMAN. Thus it happened that I returned to my home In the very boat which had So Like Henrjr. my face and continued in his low, sad, "No," he replied, and while I uttered musical voice; in angry cry be continued: "I have Mrs. Melnotte (reading)—"'Manfred impulsively flung himself at her feet, and. with his hand pressed upon his heart, and his eyes agleam, with the Herce light of perfcct lore, swore that he never -would ri$e until he arose the accepted suitor of fair Ysabel." Isn't that beautiful? It so reminds roe of the time when Henry proposed tome. "This is what Henry said upon that eventful occasion: "Xan, s'posin'yooi and Ihitch hosses together."—Boston Transcript. « — x ' "a - r HLV Kv "God knows 1 did, father. It was in this very room that I kept her a prisoner, and to be lying bere, where she was once, is like lying in the light of heaven. " "You remember what you said—thai come to tell you that they are searching he who tfiarried you must win you eveu 'or you far and wide. Cloee to the against yourCown will? The devil put it bridge at Mulrany they have found your in my head to do it, and you are here, cloak and a blood stained handkerohiet/ This is my bouse. Your person is sacred and the impression is that- ye*"~have in it but 1 wish you to remain as its been killed, thrown into the river and mistress—as my wife. swept out to sea. I myself, aa In duty "Your wife!" I repeated. "You cow- bound, have been assisting in the search, ard, 1 will never forgive you, never and 1 have offered a reward of £100 again take your hand even in friend-1 any one who will explain the mystery ship, and for what you have done to me ot your disappearance." " Wheest, wheest my lady I" cried a woman's voice. "You're safe now, saints be praised, wid your friends." "You're a profane man," returned O'Donnell, with an expression that belied the rebuke, "and I'm shocked at you. Will you promise to get well now if 1 overlook your depravity?" "Whu do you still refute to mrirrymef" did so because I was a wealthy woman, and 1 felt a malicious pleasure in dangling my fortune before them and making them believe that it was attainable. All the time I was saying in my own mind, "I mean to amuse myself with the foolish creatures as much as I please, but until 1 find a man who loves me for myself alone I will never mar. . II *7- Nevertheless I continued to cry and struggle, while the man who held me in his arms continued to ascend Ai length we paused, and I was set down, but still held in a powerful grip. "There is nothing left to live for. She was the light of my life, the pulse of my heart, the breath of my breath, and 1 lovod her better than God May he bless her now and forever, but 1 wish to die." Aa a Victim. you shall be punished, be sure of that I Bo saying he drew forth a printed pla- Stand aside, sir, and let me go!" rard which offered the reward in quee- Mrs. Billus—Why did you tell Mr. Kajones you suffered greatly from cold feet? "Was be killed?" "Open the door J" cried a voice which I seemed to know. "Claue, and there he lay on his face gripping his gnn till Dr. Corley came and found him, and afterward young Mr. Smith had to lave the oountry for fear of his own life." "It is too late for that, Catherine, tion- I looked at it in wonder, and from even if it were my will that we should him to it. There was a strange smile on part It is not my wilL Yon must re- hi8 but his lips were quivering and maiul" his eyes kept their usual sadness. Mr.'Billus—What was the harm, Maria? I didn't explain, to him that it was yourcold feet I suffered from*—Chicago Tribune. There was the sound like the drawing of a bolt and the turning of a lock, and I was drawn forward. 1 heard the movement of several persons around me; then I was placed gently on a seat and my hands were unbound. While 1 raised my As be spoke he heard the aonnd of m low sob, and turning his face to the bedside he saw a woman near htm, with her eyes fixed on his. This might have been all very well In civilized England Among the wild mountains of western Ireland it was playing a desperate game. When Patrick Blake first offered to marry me, 1 was amused. He seemed to (hink the assault so easy. Even when all bis pent up passion broke stormily ppou me, 1 was still amused and even flattered His threats seemed those of an ill conditioned schoolboy. I could not realize that they had any serious meaningI straggled to pass him, but he stood "You see 1 am 'thorough,'as you like a rock. In my mad passion 1 struck once called it Thanks to my ingenuity, him in the face with all my strength. n° °n® will ever think of looking for He smiled sadly and looked into my eyes. ?oa hern No one will suspect that Phil"You see, it is useless," he said lP Laugford, who offer* a reward for "What is done is dona I would gladly yoor discovery and is himaelf »o active recall it. but regrets are always in vain. m instructing the polioe, is really the Py this time the alarm has been given, Pr'me agent in the whole affair, and you are being sought for far and ' gazed at him in terror. The whole wide. It will be thought, no doubt, that seemed so cold blooded, ao diayou are dead—murdered perhaps. Well, ; holicai apres? Noone will guess the truth until "Ciod will punish you," I exolaimei, I choose to reveal it. In the meantime I "oven if 1 can t " ask you to think it all over—to remem- ' The 8111116 faded away, «"Dd he replied ber the love I bear you and to ask your- wearily: self is it not better to resign oneself to. "Mod has punished me already. I the inevitable." ; have staked my soul on this hazard and So saying, he whipped op the horses and approached the bridge at a rapid trot At we rowed away Mr. Lanaford ttood on the shore bareheaded. '' Catherine,'' he murmwed, gazing at the vision like one in a dream, bat m he spoke the word two loving arms were thrown around him, and a warm cheek, wet with tears, was pressed against his arm. Tht Wlj Ha Feel*. I want to ba an angel. By this time it jraa almost dark, the sun bad gone down behind the mountains of Achill, and the shadows of uight were closing in on every side. conveyed me away on the memorable night of my abduction. Old Nannie wrapped around me a warm peasant oloak of her own and parted from me with many blessings. Which same shows my good taste, And yet 1 might aa well remark I'm not at all in haata. B II iff  SCALING EXERCISE. —Cincinnati Enquirer. "Yes, Philip" said the roioe of his beloved. "1 am here beside yon, and you are going to live for my sake. Don't you remember what I once told yon— that there was something charming in the old days, when marriage by capture was the fashion, and the strongest man won? And how, 1 said, too, that I would never surrender to any man unless he made me?" regu'arlyand systematically as he drill* them in regulation army tactics. To this end each officer is required to himself master the systerrftthat he may lead by example as well as guide by precept those in his command. This is by no means considered a hardship by army officers who, without exception, are enthusiastic in regard to this new system of athletic training, aind the men are scarcely less zealous. Indeed, in these piping times of peace, when the defenders of our country have a surfeit of leisure, this training, which is so arranged that it is an easy and natural development from the simple to the more difficult, and is much of it accompanied by enlivening music, is regarded aa an agreeable recreation. Ita Cae Diacovered. Suddenly, without the slightest warning, just as we were about to cross thp bridge, the figure of a man dashed front the roadside and seized the horses, which reeled back, almost overthrowing the oar. At the same moment three other men, with blackened faoes, appeared at my side, and before 1 could utter a cry for help 1 saw the driver fall from his seat to the ground and felt myself seized and lifted from the car. 1 struggled and screamed, but a hand was placed over my mouth and a rough voice cried, '' Hould your pace." Mr. Langford followed me to the shore and helped me to my seat behind the rowers—old Michael Conolly and his two sons. "What Is the use of the vermiform appendix*" asked the teacher of tha clmg 1a physiology. "The vermiform appendix," promptly answered Tommy Tucker, "la use/nl to keep thlnga out of."—Chicago Tribune. The boat pushed off, and I did not speak a work. As we rowed away Mr. Langford stood on the shore bareheaded watching me depart. I discovered very quickly that I was wrong and tried in rain by gentle measures to repair the mischief 1 bad dona X still felt sorry for him, knowing that I had inherited what he might otherwise have possessed, add 1 wished to ■how him all the kindness in my power This amiability, 1 think now, was a mistake. JuBt Try It. If 70a wrmM know the vast unknown. 1 shall never forget the expression of his despairing face. It need but to yo%r lot befall To meet and talk an hoar with "You mean that I am your prisoner? t' 'ear I have lopt. " That you will dare to detain me ' ' at bis feet, clinging to him and Think what you are doing! Suffer me to looking up into his face. go now, and I will try to forget what "Let me go!" 1 sobbed. "L«t me go yon have done!" , D°w. 1 wiU pardon everything. No "There is only one way now," he an- , one shall know what you have done I swered quietly. "You must consent to will be silent I Only let me got For be my wife." God's sake let me go!" "| will never do that," J cried; He bent over me and took my face be"ngver, never! Even if I had ever cared tween hli handa 1 did not resist, for I for you, what yon have done would thought that his heart was yielding, make me hate you and despise yon. I All my thought was how to escape from thought you were a gentleman—you are thl9 uiau' for whom X felt an ever ina scoundrel—a scoundrel and a miser- terror. able coward!" "My poor Catherine!' he said, and "Whatever I am I love ron, Cather- ' M 'bat his eyes were dim with tears, ine. That is all the defense 1 have to y°u knew how my heart has bled Cvffer •• (or you, if yon knew how I have cursed 'Help therel Help!" I cried. 1115"3611 for «eemiu# *D unkind to what I "It is useless," he said. "No one love ™ dearly 1 Can you forgive me aftwill heed you. The people are bound to 0r a"' me, and they have their instructions. If " Y®*. J68- " I murmured eagerly. "I yon are wise, you will remain here wl" forgive—1 will forget—only let quietly. Whatever you need or ask for me 8°- 1 am sure you do not wish to shall be brought to yot My old house- barm m®- You have been mad, bat it keeper will look after your comfort 18 over now—and—and"— Yoa may assure yourself that yoq we voice died away in sobs as he perfectly safe under this roof. Rest here *»ld- bending down and kissing me on in peace and tomorrow 1 will come to 'be forehead: you again." I " You are right. I hay* tu*d. Before I could answer him again he but I am pa&d stiU. *ud 1 feel sometimes slipped oat of the door, which be lock- ! A should never be sane again. Yet ed upon me. Convinced uow that es- * 'ov® you" * 'ove ou" cape was impossible, t threw myself in- J think be would have lifted me and to the chair and fell into a passion of folded me in his arms, but J Cinck" angry tears. '7 "»nd qiyself away. Presently I grew calmer. AU my ' You will do as I wish? I cried pride was aroused, and 1 determined, "4 cannot, he replied. U I diC\ by one method or another, to be even 'bat, 1 should lose you foreverwith the man who had used me so in- L)° u°t 8Peak but do as I enfamously. Instead of struggling iu vain treat, as 4 command. You have done to escape I would await my opportunity eT1' euou8b already. Do pot add to Uand seize it. There was nothing else to '*° uot 111 a^e *he bate you more. 0O Jle turned from me and paced the Suddenly I heard voices through the room ui gloomy thought. I watched window. I arose, looked out and listen- biin anxiously At last he turned to me ed. All was still very dark, but I dis- aKa'U- saying: tinctly heard the voice of Langford giv- ; " 7°° pro™186 10 become my ing some directions. A gruff voice re- i wife? plied, "All right, your honor." Then 1 | "1 will not promise what I can uw 1 hoard th® sound of a horse's hoofs grow- " was „  Unseen by anyone, I quitted the boat on the shore of my own estata No one saw me, for thick woodlands screen the seashore from the oastle. "Yes, i remember." The man who thinks he knows it all. —Richmond Dispatch, "Well, dear," continued Catherine, sobbing and laughing together, "I've oome back to tell you that yon were the strongest, and that, if you don't mind and promise to get well quickly, I'm going to marry you after all" Reasonable Objection. Then, 1 suppose, I must have fainted away. As I turned to go the old man, Copolly, stood hat in hand with the tears streaming down his faoe, bat he was pot thinking of himself "Hepperton says he won't marry any one but a widow." "I hope he won't marry mine."—Indianapolis Journal. I realised my position for the first time after that first attack in the woods. 1 knew by instinct that my assailant was no vulgar robber, and 1 identified hC-rn almost immediately as my Cousin Patrick. What his reasou was for so apparently aimless an assault 1 could Dot Understand, but 1 had heard that he was in league with desperate men, and I •pilled in the protection of the police. When I recovered my Mans, I ooald see nothing. Borne dark substanoe was flung around my bead and faoe, almost suffocating me, and 1 was being borne along, 1 knew not whither, in a man 'a arms. 1 struggled wildly, tore the wrappings away and shrieked aloud. As I did so I saw the blackened faces of several men. The next moment my head and faoe were again covered and my voice was smothered ip thick fold#. "Keep silence, my lady," said a voice. "We don't want to harm yon, but we'll have to do it if you're not aisy." THE END. "God bless your ladyship," he said ''Don't spake against the poor masther Bis heart is broke intirely. " THE ROYAL BOX. While, of course the rifle and the carbine are very much In evidence in these exercises, as they are set forth for use in the army, they are by no mean« a necessary part of it. The sys tem A simply calculated to c'eveiop strength, agility, emduranee and perfect health; and in the first exercise, which Is called the rifle drill, a bar of wood four or five feet tong, used instead of the rifle, would in no way altei its value. The first movement it this drill is to bring up the hands hold ing the bar or rifle smartly to the ches two inches below the chin, with th elbows close to the sides. Then quickl with the left foot leading and lungs wr out extend the arms straight out frC the shoulders. Carry the bar to t cb»st, tnnn to right about on bet v.*rry bar to chest aDd left foot to righ hrlng feet together and drop bar f length of the arms. This done bend trunk forward, without bending knees, and bring the bnr down to ground; rising, the bar is carried Vovm and Lovers. The French government has decided to offer to the empress of Russia a magnificent piece of chuntiliy lace on the occasion of her majesty's next birthday. Love is Indeed a paradox. Love.8? As to these. Some think thej are a pair of ducks And some a paCr of geese! —Detroit Journal. •That wot my amazement to recognize not the man whom I had suspected. Thus, to the surprise of my servants, I re-entered my home, and, going at once to my boudoir, wrote the letter which Mr. Langford showed to the magistrates. Daring the run homeward 1 had quite made up my mind not to say one word which could implicate the really guilty person. 1 needed no one to tell me that bis shame and misery were already deep enough, and in spite of my indignation at his conduct 1 pitied him with all my souL hands to tear off the covering from my eyes I heard the door close and a lock turn. With a cry 1 drew away the covering was a large handkerchief of White silk—and looked around ma It was at this juncture that another suitor for my hand, Mr. Philip Langford, interposed as a possible protector. He had already proposed to me, and 1 had declined his offer He now renewed his suit with tenfold fervor. 1 had to answer him as before But with a woman's perversity 1 answered him so tenderly as to retain him as a sort of nnaccredited cavalier instead of dismissing him at once and forever 1 deceived myaelf and bun with the will-o'-the-wisp of friendship Five young archduchesses, and with them Princess Mario Louise of Cumberlaud, made their first appearance in society together at n recent court ball in Vienna.Alio©—Stolen fruit tastes the sweetest. ) Tom—Tea. 1 kissed a peach last night., —New York Journal. Stolen Fruit. It was a large, old fashioned chamber furnished as a bedroom. Round the walls ran a wainscot of polished oak, very old and worn, and the floor was of the same material. There was an open fireplace and a bright turf fife was burning on the hearth and casting ghostly lights upou the walla Queen Victoria has eccentric tastes in tho arrangement of ber bed, acoordlng to Tbe Whitehall Review. At Cimiez she uses two mattresses, tbe one with tbe springs on top. With blazing eyes she bade him go— By Htaxing Eyes. In faet, her look inspired, So heated was its sudden glow, The thought that he was llred. —Detroit News. In spite of this warning I tried again to call for help, bnt it was in vaip. Terrified and horrified beyond measure, I again swooned away Before closing this page of my life forever 1 wish to mention only one more clrcumstanoe. Shortly after my liberation 1 paid a visit to mj cousin Patrick Blake, auCV as nouie compensation for the indignity and annoyance to which he had been subjected on my account, offered him a considerable shttr® of my Inheritance, to be paid to him regularly through Wjf bankers. 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I « ANCHOR" STOMACHAL beat for I •  On recovering a second time I found myself still blindfolded, with my hands tightly bound. Then, listening intently, I heard a sound like the splashing of oars, and 1 realised in a moment that 1 was lying in a boat of some sort and rocking upon the water. In one corner of the room was a small modern bedstead of brass, with clean white hangings and bedding, and close to it a large armohair, in which I was seated. Then was one small window to the room, hong with snow white curtains, and near it a dressing table twd looking glass, witfy hairbrushes, soenf pottles and pincpshioQ. It was clew {hat an Attempt bad been made to make the room oomfortable and pretty, possibly for my reception. Then came the second attack on my person, from which, as 1 believed, 1 was saved by the man whose offer of marriage I had more than ouce rejected. Again 1 seemed to recognize the work of my cousin, and 1 remembered his words —"If you refuse to have me, yon shall have no other man I" Terrified beyond measure, 1 was almost tempted to take Mr Langford at his word and constitute him my Legal protector From this step 1 was deterred by two considerations— my own wish to retain my freedom and Mr. Langford's irritating pertinacity. ' Korea's emperor, now tbat be ban buried tbe ashes of his late consort, is looking about for a new wife. Tbe Korean people do not care whom be selects, but wish him to marry soon so tbat they may have law* ful marriages again, all marrying and giving in marriage throughout the country having come to an end according to oustom the moment the late queen was murdered, more than two years ago. Suddenly the sound ceased and a Toioe said: over the head, which is well throw back, and held as high as possible r is the*! dropped to the shoulders beh the neck, forcing the chest well fo ward. After this the left foot is er ried about 13 inches to the left and w: the body turned to the left on the h rising well on the right toe with t left foot fiat on the ground the bar swung to the left to a horizontal pi ♦ton overhead with the head throv back. Next with the left foot plan' about 3fi inches to the right with chest thrown out and the head back bar is thrown high overhead. ■' Wheeet I 1 see a light yonder on the land!" "Rape In the shadow," said another voice. "It's the peeler* drivin down from Mulrany." But wy spirit wu now up in arm# against the outrage and indignity whwfh I bad suffered. Rushing to the do#r, J tried to open it. It was locked from the outside. I ran to the window  It open, but it was black night all around, and I could see nothing. In my desperation 1 think I should have leaped out, but the window was protected by close iron bars. CHAPi'ER Several weeks passed. and the mysterious affair which bad so ominous a beginning and so extraordinary a ter munition was almost forgotten. Miss Power remaiued in England, now and (hen sending a few lines to Father O'Douuell and receiving a letter from him in return. Wisely enough, the worthy priest in his communication »lluded scarcely at all to the past tie rejoiced to learn that Catherine was, according to her own account, well and happy, and, fearful o! opening up old The sound of oan waa resumed and I felt the boat gliding rapidly ou. Sick with fear, I struggled to release myself, hut a band was placed upon me, gently epough, and ( could pot stir. Bucklen's Ai uictt 8* It*. The best salvo in the world for cuts, bruise*, sores, nlcers, salt rheum, fever wr.-s, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns aud all akin eruptions and positively onres piles, or no pay required. It is guar anfced to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per bo*. For sale by Win. C. Prioe, Pittston, and George D. Stroh, WeC^Ck,tt"""v Let me be quite frank. My feelings toward Mr Langford were very different from those wbich 1 entertained for Mr. Blake in every possible respect the two men were a contrast to each other. My cousin, despite his good looks, was what I have described him to be, an untutored boy, the slave at Itm wions and ooarse rices. Mx. "Lie still, honey,said the voioe I bad first beard. "Mo harm will come to you, and you may close your eyes and sleep as safely as if you were in your imom aX home."  Returning to the door, I struck at it again and again with my clinched b«nj" Following this is a series of stretel ioc sxercites, in which the body