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About East Oregon herald. (Burns, Grant County, Or.) 1887-1896 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 22, 1893)
F I 4 Committee on Foreign Relations, “Do I look like a Senator’s, “Yes, ves; but it cannot penetrate ¿most offensively, I know, in my held a short conference with Secre LILA'S REVBNG3 friend?” with a sarcastic glance here, and supper will be served great surprise, for she drew her tary Foster, and the bill introduced downward at his shabby clothing, presently. Let us have the ston self up proudly, and said, in a stiff BY MRS. m ’ v EIGH MILLER. by Mr. Morgan to-day is the prob “No, I’ve never met Lorton, but first. Why did you not ruarrv little voice: •“I ought to have told you all able outcome of the conference. I I’m trying to secure his influence Lila? A lover’s quarrel?” CHAPTER I. about myself bef ire, but I did not Mr. Morgan is an enthusiastic an “No.” to get me some something under From New York Weekly. think it was any one’s business un nexationist, and it will be seen that “Then wbv the duce—” the Government—high toned posi He came down from the Capitol1 tion if Possible—if not, anything! “Softly, nnjor. Your excitement less—unless—they were particular* in his measure he provides not only • • » and boarded the electric car on i I 1 ’m I lv interested in me—and you—vou for Hawaii, but for any similar luint-d — —have ill luiutu nave run run through tuiuu^u my | makes me suspicious. Pennsylvania avenue, a handsome ! fortune, and must work now, for “A fig for your suspicions! I have been very—very—friendly’— condition that may arise in the ihhii cf thiitv-five, stately, but with ! I’ve an aged mother and an invalid loved Lila Lake, myself! There, -he blushed warmly here—lro I will future. The full text of the bill, the (tailor of dissipation on his brother to support, you s«*e and I I thought you meant to marry her. be frank with vou, and then—then which is a very short one, is as fol aristocratic features, and with or I would have offered htr my —vou can call or not, as vou please lows: can’t afford to tie particular.” clothing of the shabby genteel when you return to the city.’ That whenever the United States hand.” “No,” assented the soldier. tvpe. shall acquire dominion over any was ‘ Lhe told me then that she “I wish you had, Major Graves. “But I’m not sanguine of success,” foreign country or place, by treaty Tne only other occupant, a mid continued Merrill, gloomily. “I’ve I was a better motch, perhaps, an orphan. Poor little girl, only or annexation or otherwise, the die agtd man, with a soldierly air, J no real claim on Lorton, only that then, as money goes, but your heait seventeen, and an orphan! She President of the United States, with started, Looked twice, then smiled I voie I for him, and am from his was the truer. Listen, then, and lived with a widowed aunt at the the advice and consort of the Senate address she had given me. But may appoint a governor for the ‘Jlaude Merrill, is it not?” ai d State. Then, too, he must know despise me.” Outside the winter wnd raved they were poor, and Lila, dainty, same and a legislative council, to thev shook hands cordially. mv family—the highest in tin* consist of any number of persons “'■•ajor Graves, I’m indebted to county, and once the richest But wildlv, moaning along the broad beautiful Lila, with her refined not less than five nor more ti an your kind remembrence. It must I may fail. How is it witli you avenues like a dirge. The two men manners and elegant bearing, work 25, whose acts shall be subject to ed in a store—sold gloves, and even revision or repeal by Congress, r.nd be quite ten years since we met, major? Have you any influence gazed at each other eagerly. “You know my family, Major tried them on mincing fine ladies unless the treaty of annexation or and I thought I had altered beyond you could use for me?” anxiouw’y. cession shall otherwise provide.said Graves The best blood ran in our at a glove counter. "None at all. I’m sorry to say. ymir recognition. I’m down on “‘And on Sundays I sing at the Governor or council shall constitute my luck, you see,” flush ng with You see M«rrill, my politics ami veins, and were rich, too. I was a cathedral, and 1 get as much for and conduct all provisional Govern the consciousness of the warm over ami the President’s are of a differ catch in those days.” ment for such country or place un “Yes.” mv contralto in the choir, for ore til Congress shall otherwise provide coni that kept off the cold of tht ent complexion entirely, and that “And when I fell in love with single day, as I do for my whole | by law. winter day. cuts in«; out. of any influence. But “Ten years! Why it must be come and join me in a little supper Lila Lake, who was summering in veek in the great Boston store,’she twelve!” cried the soldier, ignoring tonight, and tell me what luck you I the White Mountains I never Hided, with a little air of pride. t lie latter part of tm* speech. Wasn’t ( had with Lorton—vou must!” hand dreamed but that she was of my ' Indeed, oi.ly for the singing 1 nev own rank in life. Young, lovelv, er could have saved money to come it io the White Mountains I saw , ing Merrill his address. IF YOU WANT INFORMATION ABOUT you last? That summer you were I "Well, then, I will, thank you gifted, she was my ideal, and you to the mountains ano rest. It is so sweet on the little dark eyed girl major. But this is my corner, Au know 1 spared no pains to win her very tiresome at a glove counter I heart. vo l know One’s side gets to ach with the prisoned song tiird in her revoir.” “And you succeeded,” groaned ing so badly firm ltaning over and while throat. I forgot her name, "Wlm is he, major?” asked an the major. but it is Mrs. Merrill now, ot acquaintance as Merrill left the trying on people’s gloves ’ (TO BE CONTINUED.) "Yes, her beautiful dark eyes course?” Artdress a letter or noet“I card to car. THE PRESS CLAIMS COMPANY. and every tone of her sweet voice JOHN WEDDERBURN, - - Managing Attorney, “No.” I • "Old acquaintance—Claude Mer when she spoke to me told me that P. O. Box 403. ________ WASHINGTON, D-c- "Possible? So, then, it was only rill, from down South. Quite a PENSIONS PROCURED FOR SOLDIERS, WIDOWS, Mr. Morgan’» Bill. a flirtation! ’Pon honor, I thought grand «• once—down on his luck I was so sure of her answer I was CHILDREN, PARENTS. Alio, for So'd'er» »nd Sailors disabled tn the line of it a genuine ease of ‘spoons’,’’ now, and seeking Government in no hurry to speak, and the day duty in the regular Army or Naw at nee the war. Survivors of the Indian wars of 1832 to 1842, and that she left to return to the city W ashington , D. C. , Feb. 8.— their widows, laughed Major Graves. now entitled. Old and rejected claims work.” a specialty. entitled to higher rates. ! 1 tofil her 1 should follow her the 't ester lav Mr. Morgan, the leading Send for new Thousands laws. No charge for advice. Note« "Don’t Maj or! I cannot bear to until successful. “ >h. ah9—I wish him luck!” and remember those old days!” and the so* jecl dropped, but the major I next week, .’.nd asked permission Democratic member of the Senate I Claude Merril sighed from the I looked forward impalit i.tlv to t he I to call on her at her home.” "Yes?” bottom of his heart. I little slipper that night. ".■'he looked at me with such a “) oti don’t mean to sav she I’li«* old davs had their pain and | sweet and tru.-ting smile, and gave died?” in a tone of awe. ‘Yet it their eharm for him, too; for, un. | me a card with her address, It must be so Sb»* would never have III conipoundiiig .solution a purl was acci'lenily spilled on tie Land known to all, the major—it had was on such an obscuie street that and on wasinn^ uiurwuid it was discovered that the Lair was c< m- jilted you; she loved you too well ” I pl. ielyr. io vid We al once put this wondetIni preparation onjl-i, b«*en plain captain then—ha<i sc-1 1 looked at her in uncontrollable market aiol •<> «rest lias been the demand tliat we are now intn du, ire * Ai.d I worshiped Lila Lak«*, i it throughout the wurld under the name of Queen’s Anti-Ha.i ¡ lb cretly cherished on atfection for the ( surprise, IT IS PERFECTLY HARMLESS AAD Major Graves, but 1 never asked SO SIMPLE ANY CHILD CAN f. beautiful girl who had, as he saiti, • .'>he flushed, and murmured, Lay ih>* hair over and apr y tt e mixture for a few minuUfl ar«! the her to marry me.” I hair ilifcupprars as if by magic " ilbout the slightest pain or injurx vim "a song bird in her white throat ’’ half proudly: rppii«‘«| <»r ever afterward. h ¡»unlike any other preparation ex’er t •. .[ * Did she marry some one i ■< a like purpose. Thousands of LAI II S who have been auiiby t d .. 4 don’t live on Beacon Hill, But (Mamie Merrill had monopo with h.yir on tbi-ir FACE. > | < K ai d ATM** attest its merits. ' "I don’t know, I never <• ENT I I'M F.N who do not appreciutea heard or hair on their reck, lized her So completely that every Vou see. 1 am only a working-girl, «^nd a nrlceloss boon in Queen’s A nt *-l’a it ine w Lieb does »iwry what became of Lila, but . , u - b shaving, by rendering its future growth an utl* r impoasibihiy r - i fr ,eCu s Halrine |i. per bolt I \ sent in ssfet' mailing boxes postage paid by us (seciu ♦ ly one else seemed quite out of the Mr Merrill ’ bachelor still, ami il I knew aUM i r<un observation). Send monev or stamps by Icihr with full address written plainly. Currrs- o* w ‘7 •’’con^ '^'ntlal Th’< ndvert!s«‘mer»t is honest and straight Toward in every w<:d It running. ‘She a working-girl!—that in- o.it r\(Ien u i . *v e invttA von to d^al with u« «nd vou will find everything as represented Cut this cut and to find her now, I’d beg her to for ndt.iHv. \ddre«s Q’Jc-rM CHE PUC AL CO.. 174 Rnrr Street, CINCINNATI, O. You cun "Ami he let her go after all, the (cai m.tion of beauty, grace, anti tai ,‘r -vonr letter st any Post to insure its safe deliv« ry. V « xx ill pay S’ (><» for any ca^e give me and to share my altered • • it r»» or *Ji*’h♦ ¡nj u ry i r> an v pu • <*h;t«er. Fvery bott Ir guaranteed. him ent! The ground seemed to fool,” the major muttered to I / PFfilkl “ Judies who imrodne* nnd g-li among their friend s ?5 Bottles of Queen’s Anti-Hairing fort lines, if slit Would, . 1 w»H present with a SILK DRESS, 15 yards best s4lk Extra Large Bottle and sample« I his I bene.im my feet. I stared at ri™"" of silk to select from scut with order. Good Salary or Commission to Agents. self, as he impatiently awaited “She is «lead, perhaps.” said the guest that evening. soldier. The door opened. Through "I have often feared so—died perhaps of a broken heart — p<»or curling blue smoke of his cigar he little Lila,” sighed Claud«* Merrill, saw Claude Merrill’s face, paie, dropping mtn pathos, and thinking strangely excite«!. 3PPÌ "Congratulate me,” he cried, in *>t I cun t son's lieio weeping over ttic grave of his broken heart« d a strange voice. "With all my heart," and thej Ltth* love. LV* shook hands. "Thrrr ! pul nn Cure In the granii. " i i pt* »«1, I.I mvii hi iu> «im/iilr; “Tell me all about it,” cried the to I ii pi'iii uh * oi a l | oht I ■ k liltlv, hllvn Adair!* ” ¡I major. “Well, I saw the Senator. He Í Major Graves began to look great lv interested, but the car stopped was very kind. I am successful WHO ARE DEBILITATED ANDSUFFERING just then, to admit several more lievoml my hopes I get a good b@: passengers, ami Merrill continued, lierth in the Pension Department from N ervous D ebility ! S eminal W eak - with a big salary. io a lower voice: ness I osses D rains I mpotency or > “No wonder \on look excited! "I see you're curious, and I 1 utk L ost M anhood R heumatism . L ame uiiir TO m ouldn’t mind tilling you the Wbv. man alive, your face is pale, ’Y ^ i ^B ack . K i dne Y T roubles . N ervousness whoa* story, only—I must leave vour «yes wild, as if vou had seen C« SUEPLESSNESsTboRMcMORYsGENERAU I ll H e ALTH y<>u in a few minute, 1 get off near a ghost." /AW '• the e£fect j of abases, excesses, worry and exposure, '/‘or such sufferers “ Perhaps I have, major. ” tin* White House, to call on Sena- we have • relief anu curt in our marvelous invention, which requires but a trial to convince the most skeptical, He drew a deep breuth as he lor Lorton, who lives up that w a V in your Ignorance of effect# or by excesses, or exposure, you ..lay have unduly drained your system of nerve force I was at the Capitol to see him. lighted a cigar and threw back his and vitality— which la electricity— and thus caused your weakness or lack of force. If you replace into your the elements thus drain'd, which are required for vigorous strength, you will remove the cause, and health, but I he doorkeeper told me he «I handsome head, llis gray eyes system strength and vigor will fol low at once and in a natural way. This is our plan and treatment, and we guarantee a pone home to help his wife receive glittering strangely cure or money refunded. Send for our Illustrated Pamphlets, free ; sent by mail, sealed. Dr. Sanden's Electric Belt is no experiment, as we have restored thousands to robust health and vigor, “The ghost I care most to he ir her guests in the entertainment she _ failed. as can be shown by hundreds of cases throughout this State, who would g'ad'y after all other treatmen's gives for tlni foreign legation this about is Lila Lake,"said the soldi« r. testify, and from many of whom we have strong letters bearhff testimony to their recovery after using our Belt. iif eruoi n.” You promised this afternoon, you DR. SKNDEN ELECTRI ' EELT TH 12 know —” “Oh. ye«, Lorton's from is s complete galvanic bat'erv, made into a belt so as to ’ «• «n«*ly w ■> _ a during , work t * at rest, and it give* sx»Shin«j, prolonged enrrents “Yts, I will tell you all,” said nhich ate instantly felt tnro'-.-hunt ali w State Splendid speaker parts, , r w< f t? ' ' ODO. It liwJ a Improved Elec.rie Suspensory, ’hr young, ton, they sav— httle over Merrill. “Hark trt the wind, how greatest boon ever given r.e Hie», a*' t «e warrant it : t1-.. .lieve weaknesses, and to enlarge shiunkea liniLs, or p-»- ■' Money Ref\*r»ueci. I'.i.-yai? gra kd in Sirstv i • . »■ x. >knas" in young, mk!dle-agrd or e>«»l men sad > thirty F nmd of y ours. of it raves! A etortny night, my el < worst cases in two er tim e . A ! I •« « - aoutk r friend.” f CANDEN ZLE-üT’u" ! St., PORTLAND, s I .xi; DISCOVERY t>y ACCIDENT w______ 5. ^N£V (O^û-WEAIINESS“'^ « ■