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CLACKAMAS COUNTY THE ENTFIMMUMi COKRKSI'ONli EMS MYEEl' TUE llELl. loth of n Early I'loneer of Turk phie?-Ureal Interest la the Del.tillnir Societies. rARKri.V AND til AI'STON, J!. 10. F. W. Smith ent to iilem Monday, where be will act clerk in the legislature. Mrs. Gilmoreot St. Helens has been vis iting ber daughters Mrs. Howard and Misa Mar; liilmoreol Gladstone, the last week. Mr. E.J. Harrow of Gladstone baa Just returned from a trip on the lower Colum bia, where be has been investigating as to which is the best donker engine for log srint nurnoses. Mr. G arrow lain the em ploy ol the Siskivou Lumber and Merchan tile Company of tftwon, Calif. He will leave for San Francisco this week, stopping at Sissons to make a list of the machinery required for a large null which is now under way of construction for his company at the foot of Mt. Shasta. Geo. Howard returned from St. Helens, last Monday, where he has been visiting relatives. Mr. Tingle, who has been visiting his daughter Mrs. H. E. Cross, for the past month, returned home at Ijuincy, Or., last Wednesday. Miss Llibker returned last Monday from week's hunt on the Molalla. She says there are lots of game and, as a sample she brought borne a game sack well tilled with ducks. Cant. W. H. Smith is slowly recovering from a severe attack of la grippe. Miss Maggie W illiams of Oregon City.be gan her duties as teacher of the primary de partment of the Parkplace school on last Mondav morning. Miss Currin, who re signed the position last week, has accepted a mixed school near Salem. Mr. Courtney of Kelso. Wash., is visiting relatives in Parkplace and Gladstone. Mr. Ernest Dodson of Parkplace, returned lass week from Gresham. Mr. Hiram Straight, who has resided in Farkplace since 1M3, died last Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Bingham of Ca nemah. He is the last one ol the pioneers who settled in this vicinity, and leaves many relatives and host of fnends to mourn his loss. His remains were in terred in the family cemetery on the old homestead in Parkplace, next to those of his wife. The Parkplace literary society was called to order last Friday evening at 7:30, by the president, Miss Poison. The question de bated was Resolved, that the hope of a re ward is a greater incentive to action than the fear of punishment. The leaders were W. W. Garrow and J. W. Faubian, Miss Mary Huerth and Messrs. J.l-a Mar and VY. Smith were asked to act as judges and ren dered their decision in favor of the nega tive. Following the debate were the liter ary exercises, which were as follows: Reci tation, Miss McAnulty; recitation, Theo dore Garrow; recitation, Miss Pearl Hinder; Solo, Miss Sadie Siever; dialogue. Misses Patty, GniTow, hongnecker, A. Huerth, D. McAnulty, M. Kennedy; resiling of the Expositor, the society pair, by Clark Williams, editor. Following the literary exercises a business meeting was held at which the following otlicers were elected: W. C. Brown, prescient: W. W. Garrow, vice-president: Dullie Cross, secretary; K. Hinder, treasurer; G. Matbeson, editor. The name ol t lie society paper was changed I to give a ruling on was acted upon. The question was: A society has ten members present ami a vote Is taken to elect ottlcers, a majority of all votes cast to elect, and ten ballot) are cast, live for A, four For H, and one blank. Was A elected? It was decided that had the blank ballot the word blank or any other inscription w ritten on it to show that it represented the vote oft member, then there was no election for A would not have a majority, but if it was merely a blank piece of paper with nothing to indicate that It was a regular ballot, then A would be elected. The debate on the question, Resolved, that women should have the elective franchise, was well handled. The Judges decided in favor of the negative. The question for next debate is Resolved, that the women rtil- r in pro portion to their numbers have done more for the countries over which they have reigned than have the men rulers. The affir mative will be led by Clark Williams and the negative by Carl Brown. The next meeting will be held at Capt. Apperson's residence on Tuesday evening next. DAM AMi' I' S NOT KM, Many Jolly Social Hatlierltigs-Otlier Loral Notes. lion of being quite sick, while on the oceitit. The Twilight society mat at their hall last Saturday evening, where they enjoyed a short program, alter which Clarence liua- IUmasits. Jan. U. The young people of: "l ' arrested and tried before the honor Pamoscuagave Mr. ami Mrs, lid. Elliott, a able Judge. Mr, lltuidrickaon, for iling Viola Voicing. Viola, Jan. 12. The Xew Year ball was a grand succes. The Viola debating society after an en tertaining literary program last Friday evening, discussed the question. Resolved, that the United States should recognise Cuba as an independent nation. D. E. Walker bad the aflirmatlve and Charles Rutherford, negative. The judges decis ion was unanimous tor the altinnative. There will be a joint meeting of the Viola and Redland societies next Friday night, the question is resolved that "the pen is mightier tban the sword." Redlaud has the affirmative. Mr. Wiley, who has been a resident of Viola for some time, has removed to High land. D. E. Walker, W. Ward, Carl Ward, Geo. Haden, W. II. Matoon.H. II. Mattoon, Rev. Ouimby and Mr. Hamilton of this place, made a business call to Oregon City during the past week. Agnes Hamilton has accepted a position in Portland. Miss Sadie Brock visited friends at Viola during the holidays. Miss Minnie Walker who is attending school at Can by was here to spend the holidays with her parents. Miss Allie Gale was visiting friends in Viola last week, and returned to her home in Oregon City last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Woods and family of Bridal Veil and Mr. and Mrs. Dobyns of Canby were the guests of Jim Haden's family dur ing the holidays. Harve Mattoon has bought the entire crop of tine timothy hay ol Mr. Kalen- ne'er and is hauling it to Oregon City and storing it for sale. The Viola school will take a vacation for want of money having exhausted the lunds on hand. A ii.- T.. r:... f :. tu- 1 .....-.... ui,,,. ,u H'" ofihewaroftheltebe'lion, and fn. A,.ta, .. ,t... . :.. i t l that the tinted Mates should complete.own ..and control the Nicaragua Canal. The leaders are VV. J. Dauchy and J. Frost. A challenge is to be sent to the Hatchery de batingclub tbis week. Upon motion the society adjourned. ' Tbrongh an oversight on the part of the printers, the account of the meeting of tbe Enterprise Parliamentary club, which took place at the home of Judge Galloway on Tuesday ev ening of last week was omitted. The club was called to order by Miss Nora Elliott, as pre-i lent with Miss Katie Smith as secretary. The attendance w as good and the debate proved very interesnng and in structive. A highly instructive and enter taining paper was red by Miss Dabsou in which she described the wanders of the Ant arctic region. Theipiestion discussed was He solved, that a legacy of education is prefer able to a legai-y ot wealth. Mesdames Gal loway, Gray and Judge Galloway were chosen as judges and rendered their decis ion in favor of ti e affirmative. Tbe tew minutes devoted to parliamentary practice gave rise to many points which were de- Hullno News. cided by the members. The question for debate at next meeting, which will beheld at the home of Hun. H. E. Cross in Glad stone is: Reeolved, that women should have the universal right of suffrage. The leaders areJessie Faublon and J. Garrow. Upon motion a vote of thanks was extended by the club to Mr. and Mrs. Galloway for their kindness. The Judge responded by ex tending a standing invitation to meet at any time in his house. The regular meeting of the Parliamentary club took place Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. II. E. Cross, The club was called to order by Miss Esiella Bracken as president, with .Miss Dollie Cross as sec retary. I'receeding the debute an excellent drill in parliamentary practice was had. The question propounded by Judge Gallo way at the prei-eeding meeting lor the club Garfield Notes. Gabfiei.p, Jan. 8. Fine weather and everyone improving the time, plowing. Mr. Win. Palmateer lost two horses this winter. He has a new horse to mate the one he has left. Mr. R. Stone and family and Mr. Ely Surface have moved to Washington county where they have taken a contract of clear ing 20 acres. Mr. II. De-hazer and wife of Dover, were visiting relatives here thi week. M. C S. Porter was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion grave yard on Xew Year's Day, (funeral discourse by Rev Z. P. Rich of Pleasant Home.) Mr. Porter was a veteran a member He leaves an aged wife, three daughters and two sons to mourn his loss. He was sick one week. Mr. and Mrs. Stinglev were given a big surprise by the neighbors on their wedding day on December 23. The house was well filled. Mr. E. Surface gave the young folks an oyster supper at the residence of J. P. Ir vin, on the evening of January 2. All re port a way op time, playing skip-to-ma-too and such games till seven o'clock the next morning, when all went home hoping Mr. Surface a big, long year and lots of pleasure, There is to be an entertainment at the Tracy schoolhouse on theeveniugof January 23, the proceeds to go to purchasing a bell, I Hag and other things for the school. All are invited to attend. Miss Sadie Palmateer, while coining horseback, from Mr. Wade's home, was badly frightened by seeing a large, black bog, which she mistook for a bear, not thinking that bears have gone to their win ter homes this time of year. surprise last Thursday evening. The evening was spent with music and games. All report having had a very pleasant time. Will Sklrvin and Walter Holm a left last week for Waptnitia, Wasco county, where Mr. Skirvin is engaged in business. Mr. Bohna expects to tie absent some time, vis iting relatives and friends. Robert l-ovela.ee and sister Mis. Trevor lelt last Monday for Kdmuntoii, B. C, to join Mrs. Trevor's husband who is In bus! uess at that place. Misa Jessie White has returned to her home in Portland after a short visit with ber parents. C. E. Barney went to Oregon City on business last Saturday. Steve Kunlok 8ent last Friday and Sat urday In Portland, attending to matters that related to the estate of his mother and cousin, who recently died In Austria. There was a very pleasant gathering at J. C. Elliott's January 10. The evening was spent with music and singing, a fortune teller made ber appearance much to the amusement to those present, and told many truths of the past and prophesied many weddings for the near future. Refresh ments were served, and at a late hours the young people took their departure, voting it one of the moat enjoyable events of the season. There will be a party next Friday night at J. W. Military's, in honor of his birth day. Fred and Robert Spoonerof Inls, were visiting friends here, last week. Oscar Breilhaupt, who has been attend ing college at Corvallis, is home, having had to give up school for this winter, on ac count of poor health. Miss Geua Morton and Miss Tessie illauchart, having sent the hulidays at their homes in Ihia place, will return to Portland, the latter part of the week. Mrs. Chalk, who has been keeping house lor her brother Percy, since the death of her mother, Mrs. Winston, has relumed to her home in Seattle. Miss Pearl Ixjvelace was visiting friends in Portland Saturday and Sunday. The Union school will close at Wednes day noon of next week, Jan. 20. Tbe liter ary exercises will be held In the forenoon, beginning at 10 o'clock. An effort is be ing made to have the county superinten dent deliver an address during that time. A crowded house listened to the debate and literary exercises held here last Satur day night. An interesting discussion was carried on by the shakers of the speakers of the debate. The subject debated is, Re solved, That the Indian has received more cruel treatment from the hands of the white men than than the negro. Will Bryan will lead the affirmative and Guy White the negative. Stone News. Stosji, Jan. 12.-After a few days of de lightful suuslii-ie, Oregon again ftvors us with her mist and snow. l.a grippe seems to be holding full sway in Stringtown and vicinity. Mr. Joe Hess is very low with remittent lever. His recovery has been doubtful. Father Mumpower has a severe attack of the grippe and asthma. Mr. F. M. Day and family moved last week from Stone to Damascus. Mr. C. A. Holinstroni has gone lo Salem on business. He expects to be there about six weeks News has reached here that Mr. and Mrs. I.' I.' llMMntt of Tn.iil Crufk furfiiftrlv ! of Stringtown, have become the proud and happy possessors of a bouncing baby girl, born December 2'!. Mr. Mark Rowan paid a flying visit to Teasel Creek, last week. The attendance at the Hatchery literary society during the last few meetings, has been small on account ol bad weather am sickness in the neighborhood. cabbage of Mr. Geo. I.aaelle and was found Innocent. Mr. Wllehart is building a bird fence along the road In front n( his place which Improves the look of the place greatly. Wm, Md'ord lost some hi sheep by dogs last week, he was fortunate eii.iugh to kill both of the dogs however. Mr. It. McArthur has taken a wood con tract of George I.aiclle after which he will leave for Eastern Oregon where he expect to stay the coming summer. Oarus Notes. Cahi s, Jan. 12. A cold wave is upon us and snow lies some two Inches deep Uoii the ground, with a hint in the air ol more to follow. R. Casslday lost a good horse last Satur day. This makes l:i which have died in this vicinity during the winter. A merry party of young people, to the number ol 30, gave Mr. and Mrs. John Steidam a pleasant surprise last Friday evening. Games and dancing caused the hours to pass swiltly away. A basket social will be given in (Irahain church next T lies nay evening, January 11). A good musical and literary prohratn will be rendered. Proceeds ol the entertain ment lo apply on pastor's salary. lKiors open at seven o'clock. The presiding elder of the Evangelical church for Canby district preached In the .ion Evangelical church of this place last Sabbath, and also administered sacrament. Reuben Kan ton issullering from a severe attack of rheumatism. Misa Hattie Hunter went to Oregon City Monday lo visit friends until Weduesdav. Charles Baker and Carrick t'aasblay are making good progress in clearing out the standing trees along the road between W. W. May's and Jacob Spaugler's. Mr. and Mrs. George Kirhyson will enter tain a lively company ol young enple this (Tuesday) evening. A good lime Is ex f led. Mr. William Miller has traded some slock tor a ri'ling vehicle, which II. O. Inskeep is putting in repair. El'wrt Jones, Infant son of Dora and Will Jone, narrowly escaped drowning one day last week. His mother was scrubbing the the floor, taking water from a tub, and while her back was turned, little Elbrl, who stood by the tub, lost his balance and fell into the water hea l first. When dis covered, his mother had hard work to re store anim ition. It was a severe shock to both mother and chil l. ('ali a. A CIIAmTNYrOKY. Jim Dour ii am) I wero boys together at Westminster; we went to Oxford to- ever lived hnpiili r and been nearer and lis to how I did it beyond snyliiit Unit It I Wii out! milliliter morning, ml her luoru j t In it live yciita iign, when, Imviiig gonu to sen lo r mint, who was out, 1 met hi- i In in llio grmuiilN, mill, after talking, ua I Wo will I, ul along, on various: mibjccls, somehow' it clinic nut lilmxpi I'lcdly, unit uluiiwl In-fore 1 could coinpn In nil what it nil meant I'.'IU Yolk hud iiimniaid to bo my wife, ml' Ju l lo her limit's con cut. "Hut her aunt didn't nuianit. 1 re ceived n dainty nolo Unit night how tenderly 1 regarded It, How ami from Kiln, anying that alio hud spuken of my Mail lo her aunt and hud told her I was coining tomorrow for her npprovul. Mia York hud been very kind, but net- ! I'd rather strangely mid said alio would sco mo, but alio could not consent, as she did not wish to lose Kilo. My dear girl went oil to any thut shu lutil luvaiu tried to got from liernny more, than this, "I wua iu a ourious fraino of mind as I went next morning to co Miss York, What could her objection really M Surely not to mo. My ixwitinu, my family, toy life hero were, I imped, be yond reproach, l-.'vcn if it wcro a ques tion of money, I hud enough private mentis, as you know. As for M iaa York, well, of course, it Would be lonely with out Kiln at Oral, after so tunny years' companionship, hut surely alio didn't export her meter to get married. It was prt'lHiMtcmua. "I w ua destined lo know lier objec tion. As I approached the lodge the porteroa met mo. '"Uh. Mr. llouni, this is shocking.' "I wns more ptuxlcd limn ever. Why my engagement lo Klla should be 'shocking' I couldn't sou, itnd I, no doubt, expressed it In my lock a. " 'So auddeii, too, air," aald t ho wom an. 'Nobody expected it' " 'Whntevir's the matter?' an id I, " 'Why, haven't you heunl thut Mias York la deudr No. Oh, ilcurl I'wt tiling. Hud a tit in the lilglit. doctor ay a; Waaijuite unconscious when Mias Kiln got there, and tiled nt U o'clia k this morning. ' "My heart sunk. I felt faint ami gid dy. It Waa aoino minutes la foro I could niovu. You will never know how It fccla, llowson, u n lea you should have such a blow, which I 1ioh' you never w ill. Hut I nm IhiiiihI lo any that my ono thought wue my pir, lonely dur ling, Kllu.' "Thi-ro were no inoro detmla lobe learned about Mias York's death. Mm Was buried in Lowiiuiikct churchyard. Elliiw ua ill for weeks ulitl could m t aco even mo. When she was well iiiimgli lo attend to huaiucsa, it waa found (hut aim inherited all her aunt's money, and as alio had already nt-cvptctl mo wo were married a twelvemonth afterward. She had been awfully lonely, alio said, allien Mias York's death, but no collide had never told llin child what Imr fullier wns, In that aim waa quite right. Kho changed her iiuinu from Wilson to her mother's ininin of York and completed tin) diagulao, Whenever 1 denlioc! and, tdi, sir, 1 did often ileslin lo sen Ella, my ilailing, Mia Vnik has always threatened nm w ith llio pollen, and I know bettor than to have tlieui on my track if 1 could help il. Yea, sir; 1 son you can't rciillr.n It yet, but you'll find Kiln Wilson's lilrlli and baptism in tint registers of Nortblleld, iind I glvu you my wont It's true.' "1 aat In dumb allenco. What Could I nyf Kiln, my Klla, u convict's daugh ter I "Tlonsn, air, don't loll her,' sniil ho. 'Shu liua never known, Ihm'i let lmr know. Hut I felt I must tell you, sir, ami you'll not think any worae, of her?' and his eyes ha ked pleadingly and wistfully nt mn. "My senses had somewliat returned. "'No,' aald I. 'of coillan mil, I am half dated, but I feel what you any la true. Hut Kllu is my own now, and al ways shall bo will In I live. I wish 1 had not heard this, but It cannot alter my love for Kllu. ' " 'Thank tiial,' he aald. 'Anil, sir, them's ono thing more. The doctor say a 1 shall sleep myself away, I In you think It could be inuiiagid for my dar ling to glvu mo (Hie k Ism i rn 1 die Just miof " 'I'll try. Yea,' said 1, 'alio shall, if you'll leave it to me. ' "'I will, liixl bli s you, Mr. Hourn. ' "1 left him. Win ti 1 got home, Kllu thought I was ill, ami indeed 1 wiu overwork, I plemlul. In another hour they cmnii to tell me lie w ua asleep ami would not wake iu llna world. "I lin k Klla Willi tne o flie hospital. 'Kllu,' said I, 'u itiaoinr who la dy ing, mid who haa no few friends. told loo today how ho hud seen you and Would liko you to klaa li t sit ere ho died, as hla owii daughter Would have, doiin. Will you?' " 'Certainly, my darling. ' "And, W llheyea full of tours, ahedld. Tho uiiciiiiacioua foim roan, ihu eyullda half (Nned, the face am I led. She didn't know. Old he? "I led her away, wiping, my own heart full. I aft-1 ward Verified Ma alory. Hut Kiln Iota never known any more, How anil, and never w ill. Thorn is mimeliiuea a ai-crel which should not lm allured lalwien husband and wife, j llliwaoll, isn't there?" "You're right, dear idd Jim," auid I , a ho gruaprd my hand In silence, but with tear ilmum-d i-yia. "You're light, j old fellow, and tied bli ss you both. " llirmlligham News. Leading dealers everywhere sell ERRV'S SEEDS Don't risk tho loss of time, labor and sroond , uj iMsnunirmeaioi unaaown aosl- itjr. Tim market is full of cheap, nnrenni..ed. rtRRY'l SCC0I are ilm tbo brt ; do not accept I uomitute. oeea Annas! rrts. O. M. FERRY A CO.. Detroit. Muliho, Jan. 11. The weather is fine in this part of the country and everybody seems to be enjoying it. Mr. C. A. Carlisle is improving his resi dence with a new kitchen. Mr. Bowman is doing the work. The new sawmill under the management of Mr. McCord is improving nicely. Teams have been hauling lumber for it. There was a creamery meeting held at the Grange hall, Monday, everybody seems to think we will have a creamery. Miss I -en a Nelson of Liberal was the guest of Miss Maggie Mulvey last Satur day and Sunday. Spelling school met last Saturday night with ijulte a large attendance. The program was well rendereu. Next Satur day there will be a debate after the spelling school. The question is Resolved that steel is more beneficial than go.d, with Miss Maggie Mulvey, allirmative and Fred Woodside, negative. There will be an entertainment at the school bouse next Friday night January 1itb. Everybody come as it is the last day of school. There was a social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Howard's last Friday night. Tbe eve ning was spent in pulling tad v, Karnes, singing and music. Everybody enjoyed themselves till a late hour and then went home happy. Horn, to the wife of Mr. Ed. Trullinger last Friday a 9 pound hoy. Mother and child are doing well. Mr. Willie Mulvey who has been on the sick list, is well again. Everybody is glad to see Will about again. Tkilbv. j Almes Items. Am Ks, Jan 8. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hickman and two sons Nona and Hex are sick with the grippe. Mr. Butler's family spent New Year's with their daughter Mrs. Wm. Bramhall. Mr. liyrun Wakelield spent a few days in Portland this week. Miss Jessie Wakefield of University I'ark, Portland, is sick with measles. T. Johansson and w ife went to Portland on business, mis wek. Minnie Wood is tbe guest of I.ida Brain hall. The Aimes literary society met as usual last Wednesday evening with a large audi ence. The question, Resolved, that Ha waiian Islands be annexed to the United Stales, was won by the negative. The question selected lor the next meeting is, Resolved, that fire is more destructive than water. Speakers chosen were John Bram hall, Win. Bramhall, Miss Ada Wakefield, Aflirmative, 0. P. Brooks, H. I,. Hickman, Mrs Eva Bramhall, negative. After the de bate an interesting program was enjoyed, then the reading of tbe Oregon Mist was read by Ada Wakefield, editor. B. Mountain View Notes Mountaiw Vikw, Jan. 12. Beautiful snow. Wedding bells are frequent. An old fashioned charivari In town the other night. Tbe "bucket brigade" lias lately removed to its new quarters, adjoining the store of Edwards Bros. Miss Lillian Mallett of Mulino, is visiting friends here. I.a grippe is an unwelcome visitor among ua. Jliamly, with adasnol ginger, seems to be the favorite remedy for it. Prof. Edwards bus organized a singing class of '.Vi members, at Mountain View chapel. First lesson Friday next at 7:30 p. in. Fred Ely's fat goose has disappeared. KolllN II ODD. gother to Halliol ; w e took our degrees together in the cltnwicul (honors) school and were ordaimd together by Ihn Hiah op of L an curates for his dioceao. Hern our putha separated for some years, and when next we renewed our old friendship I was the vicar of the town, till single, at 34, und Jim wns the chap lain of the famous jail in the sauio town und married. We were talking iu niy study nn in olden times. Somehow tho conversation drifted to the. subject of a recent news paper article, "Ought Married People to Have Any S-ccrets From Each Oth er?" I niid "No, "Jim said "Yes." We both smilingly stuck to our text. It was tint often that we differed iu opinion, tut thin was the cuxo anyhow. "Why, Jim." said I, "yon would have been the last peraon I should huvo expected to take that line, for I nm auto, from what I havn seen, thut if ever two folks wero happy and loving they aro Klla and yourself. I can't conceive of your having any secret w hich you would not winIi Kllu to know." "Ah," retorted ho with a peculiar mile, "thut s juat it. Well, Howaon, I'll tell you one, if you liko. Though," : mid. rleurer to euch other than Kllu and L Mar tiod bless her!" "Amen!" auid I sob iniily and rever ently. "Kiln itml I," pursued Jim, "could never give the remotest gue, a ua to her aunt's objection to our engagement, and it would probably have rctnuim-d n mystery to me, us it has lo Kiln even now, hud it not been for tho following circuiiiHtnncea. Somo time aK I was sent for nt the prison loaee n rattier des perate churacter, whose end w as very near. Ho hud In en sent to seven years' penal servitude mime three years iiefoni for forgery, and after serving two years at i'lirtliiud hud boon transferred lo Low unit kef. Jim appcuraneo was atiio rior to that of tho ordinuiy convict, even when a forger. Although I had wen him several times, and certainly been sfna-k wiflt his faco mid appear aiice, W9 could not be said to bo friend ly, as ho had been indifferent to all my uilvances. "I found him lying in tho hospital, and I soon saw thut ho would not live very long. '"You seem jileuM-d to so me?' I Ntil :titlNtrriMM(. "Is it trim that I'nlgi r la financially embarrassed?" "Ilu is u fully iu debt, but it doesn't soeiii to euib.irraaa him uuy. " Chicago lU-cord. Tho prince I.alx-I cataup K. ol palate pleasers. Ill tit K. Wii i i imb, the grocer. I Name on every piece. Iiwney 'a choc olates. K. K. Wii i.uwa, tlio grocer. Mt. Pleasant Notes, Mt. Pleasant, Dec. II Elmer and Frank McArthur and Kddie Joehnk have returned from their trip to California. They report having a good time, with the excep- ho added, "it must remain a secret be tween uh two. " "Thanks, Jim; you need not four me, as you know. J urn only curious to know tho caw," and I assumed mi uttitudo of eager utti ntion to Jim's story. "I was tiio chaplain at Ixiwmurket, as you are well aware, before I cumo hero. It id a pretty place, mid one won ders whatever inuiln thu government build u jail there. However, there it is, and there was I. The amount of society that (inn gol iu Low market was perfect ly astonishing. Had 1 had the time und inclination for it I might have turned out a regular 'society' clergyman. As it was, I hud a full umotint of lectures, soirees, parties mid entertainments. Among the people 1 got in witii nono were nicer than thu Yorks. Miss York, a maiden lady of 60, lived in a lurgo and beautifully furnished house culled The Cedars in tho boHtpartof the town.' blie was known ull over tho district for her charity, kindness of heart und pure life. Everybody hud a gcod word for her. Nor was; her niece, Miss York, any lens popular. People in Lowmurkvt fuirly worshiped both of them. "I was 28 when I first suw Ella York, and at once succumbed to her clmruiH. For weeks her praises hud been in my ears, and now, on acquaintance, I found her beauty, her manners, her kinduoss of heart not one whit less than report stated. I loved her. Of course I could not say so at once, and whether, after two or three meetings in the course of my work for Mihh York the elder took great Interest in our nphcro of labor- she guessed my love und reciprocated it, I could not then say. I found upon ju dicious Inquiries thut Misa York Ella hud lived with her nunt from child hood ; that she was now 24 ; that lior mother was dead, and her father lived on the continent for his heulth; also that she was her aunt's nolo heiress. These facts were, of course, only learned by degrees, as one cannot go to tho fountain head for such information. "After much heart searching mid de buting within myself I thought I saw that Kllu York wus not wholly indiffer ent to me, and I resolved to ask her to be my wife. I need not go into details " 'les, sir,' replied No. Ida. 'lam glad you've conic. I hardly expected you would, considering hnw stand offish j I ve been. Hut I wanted to sou you, as the doctor says I'm tint likely to last much longer perhaps mil till tomor row, ' "There, well, never mind. Keep your courage up, and you'll jirobably deceive the doctor. ' "I talked lo him about his soul and spirituul things. That wo muy puss by, llowson. I believo ho wus thoroughly penitent. I asked him if there wus uuy thing I could do for him. " 'Y'ch, sir; thorn is one thing, If you will. It's such a curious mm, I hardly like to iisic you.' His ryes looked eager ly ut mo. " 'Go on,' said I. 'I'll do it if possi bio.' " 'I've hud a queer life, sir,' said tho convict. 'I might havo been somebody and done some good, but I got led astrny ufrer inarringo mid broke the heart of wy wife, who died soon ufter ward. Yes, I've led u bud life, und it's prcciotis fow frit lids I've hud lately any how. Hut I hnpo I may be forgiven, us you say Godw ill pardon even tho worst of uh. And if vnn'll u ..... ,..! one thing when I'm deud I Hhull dio I buppy. ' "Til prmnlw as fur as Ican.'suid I 'Whut is it?' " 'It's to take euro of your wife,' an swered No. ir,2. 'Ah,' said ho smiling, 'I thought that would astonish yon. " 'Tuke cure of my wife.' I guzed at him iu nwiuiM jiidtit. ' Why, of courso I shall. But what in that to you?' " 'A grout clcul,' euid he. " 'Why?' 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