Are now receiving their New Stork of Spring Goods, and have reduced the price on all goods on hand, so will sell good, stylish CLOTHING AT HARD TIMES PRICES! Look at those FINE, LIFE-SIZE CRAYON PICTURES & AY & TODD In their show window, which are given away With Every $25 Worth oi Goods Bought at Their Store. ■ Call and get particulars. Don’t fail to see our NEW SPRING STOCK, and Get Prices Before Buying. KAY & TODD, THIRD STREET, MCMINNVILLE ? m think she is 1 will suircnder my claim I done,” lie added, turning to Mangan.' ' Dusiness office of the paper, not me. Try you going down town, I have a it.” when the evidence is all in, as lawyers I "Are In the Circuit Court of tbe State of ( »regon lor cab outside?’ I “I will, aud then where will you the County of Yamhill. say, and the case is proved.” ‘•I’m going," said Mangan, "but I be?” s A. c. WooDCTtCK. Pliiintifl “You will! She is the best girl you “You will not try it.” ever knew, Laurence; I’m surprised that prefer to do a little walking.” This was no place for a scene. Man , “Why not?” vs. I you have changed so soon. Why, you A. W illison , a 1. M W illison . “You Hro too cunning to leave your Ww. actually intimate there is something in gan deemed it best to leave the couvent MIS WIFE, unti C. C. EElttil KSON. Slid - I I tKGVRSoN, HIS WIFE, Peli IDlwUt-i. J the past so terrible as to make her un with Raymond. He was satisfied that self open to perpetual blackmail by an the politician bad lied. What was his unscrupulous publisher, even if you is. V,L1 a WlUiMO.MMl I M W1111« 'G. bi« worthy in your eyes. ” wife. Mild to va«’h of ibe Htmve mission? Mother St. Gertrude would should find one in The Bugle office, nauicd "You misunderstand me.” tain detain Mangan, but she could get which 1 do not believe. I made the In the nutiiv <»f tin- State of On'ffon \ >u m “ I wish I did, Laurence. You have DORTRIQMT t»Y AMERICAN PRES» ASSO' tATiON here!required to appear and.diibu **r the com- always been so generous and manly. ” , no chance to give any sign of her ! suggestion sarcastically, because you pluitji of p!niullti m (he above < st Hied suit » y wishes. The politician's keen eyes Monday, the 26th dav ¡»f Match, being the ' have already adopted the practice of "Listen tome. Mother St. Gertrude.” first day of the uexi regular term ot the above en “Say no more," she answered. took in everything; nothing could be bribery and by it earned yourself the titled eourt. mid you are further notified that if CHAPTER IX. you fail to so appi ar and answer Ntid comfdull t "Speak not of the past, if evil lurk Ione that they would not observe. She title of a good fellow.” HAYMOND KILLS MORTIMER OFFICIALLY. tor uant thereof plaiitift will apply to the cmirt "You think fast and deep,” said for there. Let tho dead lie buried, if the I could not keep Mangan back, and Aud what had Francis P.aymuitd been the judgment, de«Tec and relict prayed for hi Raymond, his wily mind suggesting the «•oinj-luint, lo-tvit f or judgment uguiust de resurrection be not glorious. Bring not doing? fendant V.'m. A Willison for the sum <d ¿«■00.VO. compliments as a change. "1 would with intcirbi the spectral reminiscence of wrong to He returned koine the day after lie thereou at the iat«* ot ten perm nt prefer dealing with you. Don ’ t get per annum bom Hep ■•in her 1,1502, for Shu.C“ al haunt tho paths of virtue. Laurence, if mrtuiûus I n all i ts auges completel y ! had received woid that the Mortimers : torney’a f**es and for the costs and db bursemrnts mad ” — as Mangan scowled at him — you were not so dear to Isabel, discard had gone to Denver. Hia plot was pro- i of thii suit and for tbs- ibreeloiure of a im»rtgu70 i BLOOD POISON stln:ue sores'and uicersA "I’m talking as a friend.” mentioned in said coinplaiut nud for the sale vf ing her as yuu do, 1 would ask you to I ' *ald to its healing powersl/l greaaing favorably, hia mind was eased ; following described ¡»remises, to wit: “Better end the conversation here the Lots leave. It is as 1 feared and told Isabel 'Jit removes ü.e polsonand builds up tne system M ol' worriment, and hu step had an elas one an ! six in block 42 in the town of II A ue&LC on the and itt uo«un«&t//J and now. ” Lafawtte, Yamhill county. Oregon, a'j»o — tho truth was not all told her." ticity that distinguished hint atnoug UxnaiMd tiM hi all improvements thereunto beloiiging bv the “ Why are you so determined? ” “Truth not told her? Who says 1 fl SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta.Ga. fl the pedestriuud who rushed by the pub- i shcrifi of Yamhill county. Oregon, in the man ■'Because justice must follow.” ner uroHcribcd by law a<.-< oiding to the practice did not always speak truly?” lie buildings in the forenoon. tie above court. That the mocetds of said "If there is any one you know who of “Not you. I meant another.” It was Raymond's rule, as it is with < sale lie applied first to the demands of the plain owns any of these lands, I will transfer "Mother, do not l>e sarcastic with me. tit!', costs and disbursements of sm h suit and < x other political leaders less cautious even my certificate iu every case. Now, find j iieusea of sale, and the overplus it any there la*. Another! Wliat other but you has ever I than be, to exact irom every appointee I»e paid to such of the delrnuants ns may be en a claimant.” spoken to her of her parents? You 1 titled to the same, and that defendants and ear h a resignation with a blank date. When It was a bold stroke. It was a shrewd of them b<? forever barred and font lo-it ‘1 from mean me, but let me tell you now, be that official geta refractory, tho date is ' rightto or equity of redemption In said urein-’ attempt to sound the deptlie ot Man auy fore you launch into words that sound ises or any jmrt thereof and all m-rsona claliuiug filled out on his resignation and sent | CHAPTER X. by, through or under said dele ml a tits since the gan's knowledge, but Mangan read his strangely to me from you, that when I in by the leader to tne proper officer, j execution of said mortgage, to-u it: the loth day mangan and raymond meet . purpose and calmly said; said I would surrender my claim to her With it goej a recommendation of an- , of April, lbyl, and for such other relief as is equit Mangan had written up the descrip I meant to convey a sense of my un- "I cannot accept your proposition. able. other man fur the office. This is an This summons is published by ordei of the tive part of tho story. He had another worthiness.” The claimants will turn up when the Hon. appointment practicully. It only re George Burnett, jutlge ot the above court, day ’ s work to do in hunting up the his made on the 7th day of Frl iuary, ta^t. story is published. 1 will select one "No confession,” she replied. "It j quires the form ut an announcement I 6-7 A. C. W oodcock , Plaintiff. tory of the property In the deeds filed 1 may lead to another from mu or Isabel owner and run him or his beits down, j through the legitimate authority, who picTOft^ in the office of the county register, go When I do, I will use that as an exam- ' that would not be to your good just I acknowledges, without protest or mur m . mhons TO ing away back to the Hollanders, the now. A friend is watching over you.” j pie that will draw more general atten mur, the power behind the throne. earliest settlers, on through the trans tion to the system that makes men like ’ In the circuit court ol the state oi Oregon for “The Friend that watches over us all. Raymond bold Mortimer’s resigna- 1 fers under the English and Dutch char Yes, but wliat is this confession? You j you rich without the risk that attends > Yamhill county. lion. The time bad arrived to usu it. Thos. T. N<»tson, Flaintlif, ters. common highway robbery. I’ll print ; are talking in riddles to me. But let i He walked into the office of the regis He took the plota where the smaller me say a few words and then judge me. i the story of the commission and uf the trar of arrears. The deputy, now acting va. pleasure grounds were to be located. I would not press my suit with Isabel ' paiks. Later will come ‘the sequel, i! registrar, was effusive in bis greetings. Easel Maj s etui Charles Mays, minors. Isaac Then he turned hie attention to the I hope that it will photograph you and because it may come to pass that she Daugherty, G. W tlraysi n, F. E. Lea< L I Raymond smiled significantly at the LaurenceUanganand Francie Raymond large tract where the great park was is”------ and George ArmvthHig Defendants accurately. I have told you, or your «rood face to face. AND ALL deputy, who followed him into the pri but the favors were more partially dis To Easel Mays «ud Chalies Maj-, minors, two abu\e name.1 defendants vate office, where Raymond acted as if I to spring up like a section of fairy land “ What?” interrupted Mother St. Ger truth he did not want to stay. He wish satellites, that you cannot escape this of In the th« of the Slate of Oregon, you , I castigation, your first and your last. It ' ami each name it was his own. He sat down at the tributed.” in the metropolis, embellished with ev trude, whose eagerness to hear the state ed to sound Raymond. oi you ar« heiehy cequmsl to apjiear "He did, eh? ” Both walked out together. Tho sun, j will drive you out of town. ” and anew i-r the complaint filed ua-ilnsl you in the desk, pulled out his wallet and extract- "Yes. He said that there was a big ery beauty the best landscape artist ment delayed its own gratification. sinking behind the chimney tops, < ast u untitled auit on is befiir« the ‘-■«th dsj of "Do not let your imagination run ' above edwMortimor’s resignation. He unfold “ What is she, Laurence, speak the could design. Match, Jt-i, that being the Orcl ol the next DAY*TO ed it on the desk, took a pen out of the political ring in town that bought these "Great heavens!” was bis ejacula truth?” I lurid glow on the vacant lots around : away with you.” regular term of the rib.« e entitled court; follow•- lands for the taxon at auction sales sur six vu. k. puLltealfoit of thlf suiuiuou,. and ! the convent, burnishing the landscape “Here’s my car,” said Maugau. ing tion, and ho drew up the heavy volume “An heiress to millions." CHICAGC > rack backing the inkstand and filled in reptitiously held." if von toll so to auj-wer. for want thereof the ' with an iridescence in harmony with "I ’ ve dune enough walking- ” the date. Ou the back of one of his plaintiff will apply 11. lh« eonit fi>r the relief “An heiress?” "Mangan didn’t stop at that surely. closer to his eight, while near bysearch prayed for in the complaint whlt b is siil.slui: the fiery vindictiveness which Raymond "3o have 1.” own cards ho made a memorandum, Goon. ers looked at him as if he had gone crazy. “ An heiress. ” tlally us follows, to-wu lor • dtcrue of court I’m amused.” They stood upon the cornet awaiting apfotinting a guardian nd III. tn for ssi.t defend- ’£. R. Black to succeed Philip Morti "George Leland,” he read, calming “Do you know what you are saying, | I felt and from which Mangan was not "Well, he declared he would break The Quickest tu Chica mer. Easel Mays and < Inii ka May», and lor the altogether free. It fed their anger, sur- . the ear. Mangan felt he could not hoi»e anis, ” Ho inclosed the resignation and up the ring by publishing the enor down. "George Leland! Strange! A Laurence?” recovery of tho Miui of'.io,; eu 1 interest ihcieuu go and the East. tho card in an envelope and addressed mity of its crime, and he had the impu coincidence; that’s all’s in it!” "Very well, but it is not 6ure. 1 ' ■ charging their temper aments with its to draw anything irom Ravntoml, who from Noy. pi, 1W2. at the rate id i-n per vent t er til l for the sum of trfo stUH fi is it to the mayor. The lots were all owned by George may leave for a time, but if the news vivid magnetism, strengthening the was thoroughly familiar with reportu- anniiin herein, and fot the easts and di-,butseiueuts of dence, sir, the great impudence, to ask Quicker to Omaha and "Here, Black,” banding the deputy me to convey his compliments to you Leland, purchased at about the same is not good it may be long before you j j mood they were in and moving it on rial inquisition. Raymond bad also con- thli suit; for u .!«et. toieiTosini: that luirtuin ward to passion. : lnded that be could not swerve Man mortgage desmit'-al in the e.'t'iplalnt «ml given the letter,"send that over by special and assure you that the rightful owner time from men whose names were known bear from me. ” Kansas City. sectire the payment ot saill bluu aud interest "If you’re going tu walk, Mangan,” gan frutn his course, lie bad resolved, to messenger. You are the new registrar would redeem the Leland estates ere in the history of the county as those of "Tell me all.” and attorney a lee : and ordei luv Ibe -sale ot the lands by said mortgage, described as be Pullman and Tourist Sleepora, I of arrears. Tomorrow, when you re the time came that would make yon people of quaint manners and methods. She walked to a corner of the room said Raymond,“I’ll dismiss the cab aud however, to outwit him in some way ing u secured part uftbe A. 11. I auh onei I>. L. <’. lu Yam i hnd prevent tlie publication of a second hill county. ceive the appointment from the mayor, the owner of mUlions you had bought They were men who lived in the past. and sat down. As Mangan drew his i | accompany you.” Free Reclining Chair Care, Oregon, and cuuitneucing on the "As you please,” was the answer. story. They boarded the car and sat county road leading Irom McMinnville to WtUa Dining Cars. 1 will suggest the man whom I would for hundreds. ” Tho encroachments of the city jarred up chair close, he said: uilna, lu the town of Sheridan, ut the northwest “Now, look here, Mangan,” remark down together. B. H, H. CLARK. I like yon tv name as your deputy. ” "Now. mother, you’ve been inter I corner ot land owned by I <u. foissackoa Nov. bl, "That's a way he has to scare people on their country senses, and though they OLIVER W MINK, -Receivers I j | leJI: them e west 80 feet them e south to low wa ed Raymond, after he had paid thecab- "Mangan, I have something impor- A suggestion, but it meant a com had not much faith in the greater de rupting me ever since I camo here and t ELLERY ANDERSON,) into admissions,’* and Raymond smiled mark, thence east en feet, thenee north to mand! Tho deputy simply bowed as sardonically. “He doesn’t know me velopment of the municipality they using queer phrases. You must promise | - man, "let us have an understanding. taut to tell yuu. Where aie you going ' ter place ut beginning; and that the pnataal< ot mid For Rates or general Information call on or ad- ! You are unjust to me, especially so sale be applied io the payment ot said sum of now? ” sent. There waa no sentiment in the evidently.” feared it enough to sell out their home to listen, now, for my story is a lotg dress money ami Interest and att rney s fees and costa since you know how far 1 would be "To the office. ” matter. Each knew what was required ex- steads and move farther back from the one and to you will require many \V. II IIIRLHIKT, and accruing coals, and barring the d fendants ot "He knows the law, though,” inter willing tv go for yon. ” " Will you meet rue iu the evening?” I all Interest it. said premises slid Uenstncreon and of the other. Words were superfluous. jected Black, "and will be cautious march of peace destroying progress. planations.” Asst Gen. P ubs . Agt. I tor mob oiljer and further i-iiet M M it« ci.iirt “You would g<> no farther for me “On what business?” Tho price placed upon the land in the 251 Washington St.. Cor. 3d PORTLAND, OR. They shook hands. It was the only ex "I must promise, I suppose.” may' seeut meet In equity and good conscience. “ The business wo were discussing. ” | than it suited you. ” lots summon» is sei sed by publication there«! pression of congratulation fiom the one, days when Leland bought it was not "Well, not exactly, but make up j once a weckforslx v. ktin the Y ssihill Cotsiv “Granted, but why not you go as far “I will see yon. Where?” of thanks from the other. Black knew high. Even in the city people had no your mind to listen. ” REP o KTEK by order of Hon Geo. H Burnell. Judge "There’s to be a little banquet to of said coi.it, wade at t.l,..m’’’r- at Salem, tirrgm,. EAST AND SOUTH that tomorrow Raymond would name idea that this tract would form several He went over the story again, To for me as suits you?” MeCAIN’ 4 MAGEB9. “I do.” night in the warden’s parlors iu the ! , OU S-7 Feb 7th HSfo*. the deputy, and ere the official’s ap wards in the course of time. This M make it intelligible to her, he had to VIA Attorneys fur Plulttttfl. "Yes, but if you cease to be my en- j penitentiary. You know every one who | pointment waa handed over ask his not surprising to those who recall that give her a summary here and there of own resignation for use in an emer when the city hall in New York was certain laws, mentioning not their or emy and become my friend you can be will bepreeeut. The last banquet of this LXKT roil * NOTICE TO < KLD nature was one you newspaper men gency—that is, Raymond would ask it, erected old material was used in the igin or their originator. He concluded rich.” ITtHiS. OF THE “At the expense of the orphan?” will not soon forget. It was in the jail. . if Black was so obtuse as not to save rear, because the building was on the by asking her for the letter sho held “ What do }*ou mean? ” A murderer committed suicide while , Raymond the trouble and himself abase outskirts of the town, and no one be : from George Leland. She went back NOTICE i. beicbs given that ilit uu.lt "Perhaps you are not aware that you the festivities were at their height, and htia been appointed Uy rhe County Court of ment by having it ready when Ray- lieved that the roar of traffic would ever i into the convent and returned in a few Yamhill County, State of Oregon, eiecutor of the 1 mood called. be heard behind it. The rear was not j minutes with it, and handed it to him. are robbing the orphan of the heritage you boys ran away from the pleasure to last will of Andrew Shuck. lute of said county, Bxpres« Traini Leave Foulant! Daily tho duty of getting out an ‘ extra. ’ j that is hers. ’ ’ deceased, ul ’. Lst . Aci ¡1*:.. i .. ..h t-xrcutor. The evening papers announced the even rough cast. The projectors of the i It was a letter of four lines, referring to TUeoefore, persons having claims against “ Whom do you mean?” There will be no newspaper man but the estate of all | promotion of Black. Politicians read I building were not adjudged thoroughly i an inclosure of check, and the signature said deceased, eit hereby uotuiedto “I will not say, sinje you donotcon- you there tonight. You may get a present them, ptoneriy verified, to me. al my the news and were surprised. What I sane, and had they dared to Intimate | caught his eye. ---------- LEÂVË---------------------- ÂS k T v Ë office in McMinnville, in said county, w ithin eia Furtlaud...........6.15 P M I Ban Francisco .10:45 A M uew deal was on? The people—the fess, but let me add that I am not am splendid exclusive story. ” that any citizen would travel beyond "It is the same, mother, the same! uiontbi» from the date oi this notice Sun Francisco 7*00 P M i Portland. .......... 8:20 AM “I will go." Dated March 2d, 1894 9-4 dear people—saw nothing in it calling and inspect it from a country view j Isabel's father is the owner of these bitious or envious of wealth that is ac C. A. WALLACE, Executor. The conversation by mutual endeav- : RAMSEY A FENTON, for particular comment. One official they would have been hooted out of lands. This signature is identical with quired by dishonorable i ns.” Atty’s for said Estate. Above trains stop at all stations front Portland to "You dare to taunt me.” or, so to speak, drifted into the com town. The city today runs 10 miles ; that on the deed! Isabel, as I said, is Albanv Inclusive. Also Tangent, Shedde. Hal stepped down and out, another assumed sey, Harrisburg, Junction City. Irving. Eugene the duties of the position, advanced ac “And to do wore than that, if you monplace. Mangan jumped off the car above the city hall. : heiress to millions! She has gained Si N and all scailons from Roseburg to Ashland inclu as it passed The Bugle office and ran cording to the exalted rules of civil serv- In Brooklyn, which will yet form much wealth, and I—I surrender her press me to it.” sive. The two men stood and glowered at into the editorial rooms. part of tho greater New York, the city | love!" , Ice. The mayor was an aristocrat. He Uoaeburg Mail Daily- In the circuit court of the state of Oregon for “Got your 6tory?” queried the man YauthlU county LEAVE ARRIVE: bad wealth and social distinction. “J forgot to tell you,’’ he whlningly said. hall was built to meet the demands of "Do you know what relation you are each other. Both were men of cour 5 50 P M Portland......... 8:80 A M [ Roseburg W P. Fraser, Fialntlfl age. Each was conscious of his own aging editor. I 4.50PM . There could be no deals traced to any about libel, as he said it was a pity the growth of 100 years. It failed to ■ to her?” asked tho sister, feeling that Roseburg........7:00 AM 1 Portland. v«. "I have and I haven’t,” was the re Maggie Fraser, action of his, no degrading suppliants you could not bo indicted and sent to supply the needs of 10. The munici j now had come the time to unfold the se- strength. Mangan was not anxious to Dekudaul I avoid an encounter; in fact, he was ply. "I have a four column spread here To Maggie Frasei. the above named defendant: DININS CARSON OGDEN ROUTE. Sing Sing for these transactions.' pal building was erected later. Still ' cret. to any class of politicians. aching for an opportunity to punish tho ou the park sites, the history of the I In the imuie of the Stele of Oregon, you ere here the city strided out ou Long Island, and "Nothing, now.” So reasoned the people, if they pon- "The scoundrel!” PULLMRN* BUFFET by nollfled and required to appear and eu»w< r "Why, scoundrel’s no name, Mr. more room was required in places of "Yes, I want to tell you she loves wan he so thoroughly hated and de land and so forth. I understand that I ¡the ' dered on the paragraph long enough to compliant file! against you In the above SLEEPERS bring their miDds into the byways of Raymond,” said the deputy, -#ith an public business. There are eight large ' you, and you will have an equal share spised. Raymond’s better judgment Raymond holds the certificate to nearly entitled suit lu the above named court, by the flrst day of the tuna lolloping the expiration of came to guide him, and he laughed as all this property, principally aS trustee. politics. Possibly not one out of a indignation meant to impress his loyal buildings in that city today occupied by with her in those millions when”—— I the time prescribed In the order lor publication of He can say he is trustee for the real I this summons, to-wit Monday, the 2sthday of SECONO CLASStiLEEPING CARS, thousand of them lirew that the glamour ty. "He's an infernal villain to offer governmental departments, and yet the "Let we prove they are hers first. he walked on. saying; “Come on, Mangan, it doesn’t pay owners and manage it as he pleases, I March, A. D. 18V4 and il you lull so to appear <>r ot public life had dazzled the mayor such insults and interfere with matters pleasant little gentleman who has been Her claim will be contested, and I must Attached to all Through Trains. answer, for want thereof the plalntlfl will apply me to quarrel with you. I wanted to escaping criticism, if not suspicion. to that do not concern him'. ’ the court tor the relief prayed for In the com say we have not yet the evidence that | and that he carefully avoided running deputy county treasurer for a quarter of .West Bide Division. I plaint herein, to-wit A decree dissolving the talk to you about the story you are Who can challenge hia right?" "Say, Black,” queried Raymond, ig a century, James Gardiner, remembers would be accepted in a court of law.” marriage contract now existing between the BETWEEN PORTLAND AND CORVALLIS counter to the party machine over writing and concerning which you have “Print the facts. Let the people plalntln and the defendant and for such other I which bis respectability was thrown. noring Black ’ s criticism, "is Mangan the time when if a claim was presented This interruption, intended to 6hut Mail Train Daily, (Except Sunday.) and further relief as may be meet in the piemlses judge. ” He was not committing political sui- going to print all this tomorrow ? Did against the municipality the treasurer off what he considered to be a prelude indulged in some extravaganza.” summons Is served by publication thereof “I have, eh?” was the contemptuous "I’m going tu make a proposition to for This ~i:tO A M I Lv Portland I clde. During bis term he had signed he say anything about that?” put his hand3 into his pockets to see if j to protestations of Isabel’s gratitude. six weeks, by order ot Hon. Geo. H burncit, lir.15 A M I Lv McMinnville comment. "How beautifully you judge ol said court, made January 31. lbiH. you. Leave out his name. I ’ m going "No. He intimated, however, that there was enough change in the treas ! ended what Mother St. Gertrude would but one resolution of the common coun- 12,15 P M I Ar Corvallis INO. S SPENCER phrase ideas that lift the weight of to Denver on a mission which, if suc ’ cil, that for the renovation of a conta be had much more investigation to ury to pay the bill. This year the run j call her confession. Attorney for Plaintiff. At Albany anJ Corvallis connect with gious disease hospital during a smallpox make.” crime from your conscience!” cessful, will show he is not a trustee, ning expenses of the government there “ This letter will go a great way, but trains of Oregon Pacific Railroad, "I will not argue the point. Are you but a thief whom the law protects. 1 "Why didn’t you try to get rid of will cost over $10,000,000, and the city it cannot oust Francis Raymond,” con scare. The popular outcry was foF going to write as rabidly as you have am glad I took the assignment. My Express Train Daily, (Except Snndav.) promptitude, and ho was for popularity. him by sending him over to the county alone is rich enough to carry the mag tinued Mangan. talked?” private business is so close to public "Francis Raymond?" Portland 4*) p M Lv Ar I b 25 A Ml Every other resolution passed he had register's office? 1 think thia might nificent debt of $50,000,00o. Lv ! 6-M A M permitted to become a law in the oper have been better managed.” "Whatit I am?” business that I never would have sus St. Joseph 7 15 P M Lv Cau the cause of tho remarkable in “Y-es,*he bolds the certificates, and Lv i 5:i0 A M 1 McMinnville 7 25 P M Ar "You’ll get yourself and your paper pected tbe relation. Use this story next Raymond, for the first time in his crease in the value of the land George I we have but a few months’ time to cir- ation of time without his signature. Sunday. Then wait until you hear Through Tickets to all points la Eastern That was a practice that enabled him life, was losing bis self possession and Leland acquired 20 years before be bet cumvent him. I will keep this letter." into trouble. ” State«, Canada and Europe can be obtained at to justify himself and to declare, if growing nervous. "Francis Raymond, the great poli | "Will I? You hold the lauds the from we.” ter illustrated? lowest rates ftoui G. A W ilcox. Agent, McMinn commission will select, and you think "Yuur judgment goes, Mangan.” “1 told him,” Black replied, "that But was this George Leland the father tician?” wrong or fraud were ever charged, that ville. E P. ROGERS, How often you hear thia the rightful ov.ner cannot reclaim Asst G. F. &P A , Portland, Or "I’ve got an appointment for this “The same Francis Raymond.” he bad not sanctioned it. It was the he would find the records of property of Isabel? R. KOEHLER. Manager expression, and the ex them. ” evening. You may not have word freru That was the question forcing itself I "Isabel is saved! Thank God!" practice of his predecessors, it is the owners in the county register’s office, planation that usually "There is no one to claim them. If me for a couple of weeks. But you’ll "Saved! Not yet. Didn't I say he policy of bls successors, and will con and he told me he had been there. He before Laurence Mangan. It was a follows: "1 am troubled LOCAL DIRECTORY tinue to prevail as long as there is a 6aid be had seen the deed of conveyance wild dream maybe, but he could not was not likely to hand over the property there is, 1 don't know it.” hear from me on time." "I don’t expect you to know much "Since your private business has with dyspepsia " The premium on hypocrisy and the people to Qeorge Leland and that the books get rid of it. So he gathered all his easily? Mother St. Gertrude, this man there would show no more until the facts together. He went into the board is a fiend incarnate, walking about with that is honest. You excel in knavery.” taken a public turn, what are you go explanation is not far to are quiescent. CHVRCHE8 "You aie unnecessarily bitter. Now ing after?” "Black,” said Raymond, after read city under the tax laws gave another of assessment and found that Leland a fair face that draws his victims close seek. In the past Lard Barrm—Services Sunday 11 n ru. and do you know if any one can claim “I prefer not to say.” had not paid taxes. Ho learned in the i to him and to ruin.” 7.Mi p. nt ; Sunday school 9:50 a lu.; the ing of the appointment in the first edi deed of conveyance to—to”----- I has been used as the prin young people's society 6 15 p ut Prayer tion of the papers, for which be had arrears department that the lands had "I was thinking of something else. ” them?” "To me?” " Weil, you are still working for The k* cipal shortening in all lueetiug Thursday 7:30 p tu Covenant waited at tho office oi the registrar, "1 "I can’t say that I do.” "He didn’t put it that way.” been sold, and tho skirmish be had with "What else?” Bugle, "said the managing editor. “I’ll pastry, the result—dys moating first Sat each month 2:00 p. nt. Raymond took this ambiguous reply "What way did he put it? ” the registrar had been outlined by that “That”----- • give you an order on the cashier for z' want you to hunt pp the files in rela Cass L. B unh . im , Pastor. pepsia. The dyspeptic "You will not be angry with me, sir, worthy official in a way that leaves no There was a loud whir of wheels. as a confestiioD of ignorance. He knew yuur expenses and a month's salary in tion to the property assessed to George M ithodisi EriscoraL—Services every need no longer be that Mother St. Gertrude had never A cab stopped at the gate of the court will you? ” need for repetition. advance. I ’ ll talk to tbe publisher. Sabbath U 00 a. m and 7:30 p. nt. Sunday Leland. My memory is that the time troubled, providing "Of course not," was the impatient "Maybe this is Isabel’s father," yard, its occupant descended, ran has spoken of Isabel’s origin to outsiders, : Gome in again tonight. You are not in which it can be redeemed is about school 0:30 a tu. Prayer meeting 7 ;00 p tn. Thursday. 8 E M bmisoeb . Pastor. to expire. A friend of mine is interest rejoinder. “You’re not responsible for mused Mangan, after leaving the regis tily up, and his last step and the ring of aud he had never beard that Isabel had overburdened with wealth, I suppose?” breathed her secret to any one. He C cmb . P bxsbvtzbian —Services every Sab ed—you understand? Hunt up the date him. He's not responsible for him trar’s, "and at all events it will do no the bell sounded almost simultaneously. "Hardly, but I must decline to take bath 11:00 a in and 7:30 p. in. Sunday and have it for me tomorrow.” harm to run him down. If he is alive self." The door was opened, and Laurence felt safe. The name on the deeds would the money. I have enough of my own school 9:30 a. nt. Y. P C. E Sunday 6:30 "Hesaid the next deed of conveyance it will be a good thing to tell him that Mangan and Francis Raymond stood not suggest anything to Mangan, he ar until I return.” "It expires on July 24 next. It is p ni. Prayer meeting Thursday. 7 30 p. m. gued. But the publication? That was "Very well, then.” is substituted for lard in now April 12. Something over thr«e would have a narrow escape from being his neglect of the taxes is about to cost face to face. W H. J ones , Pastor I bis dread. him a loss of millions. I’ll see Mother filed by a thief.” Mangan went to his lodgings, packed C bbutun —Services every Sabbath 11 <0 mouths yet." the preparation of all food CHAPTER XI. - "I couldn’t expect a proofsbeet of his trunk and after making ready for a nt and 7 30 p. m. Bunday school 10 St. Gertrude again. There may be some "Thief!” echoed Raymond. "How do you know?” It is composed strictly of a. m. Young people's meeting at 6 '30 p. ut. IN THE PLOTTER ’ S TOILS. your article?” queried Raymond Hf- his trip to the west went to the peni "Thief,” repeated Black. "But, Mr. thing she has not told me that will help “1 went over the books today. ” highly refined vegetable I II. A. D enton , Tastor. "Hello, Mangan! What are you do ' tectiDg a gavety that was not his. tentiary. He was admitted by the war “Why did you take particular notice Raymond, the law is with you. Why, me in this affair.” oil and beef suet. W hen S t . J amis C atholic —First st., between Mother St. Gertrude received him as ing here?" i "You can expect nothing but an ex the property will be yours in three den. No sooner was he inside than two G and II. Sunday school 2 30 p. in. Ves of those blocks atMtesoed to Leland? used as a shortening, it Raymond addressed the newspaper pose of your peculiar practices.” strong keepers seized him. Mangan pers 7 80. Services once a month. They extend into several wards, and months’ time. I wouldn’t mind him.” cordially as usual. $$ produces wholesome and W U II ooan , Pastor "What are you after now?” was her j man as if they had always been the best I “You are going into this matter thor- looked at tho warden arid asked, indig "That’s true,” he replied. you must have overhauled as many healthful pastry. Physi of friends. ' oughly.” He left his chair and walked up and | greeting. nantly : books.” SECRET ORDERS. “I might as well ask what aie you cians and expert cooks “It’s hard to tell.” "Well, I look at it this way: The "What is the meaning of this?” K nowles C havisu N o . 12. O. E S.—Meets a "I did," in an apologetic tone. “1 down the office, apparently in bewilder Masonic hall the ttr-t slid thud Monday evening indorse it. Rerese aaWtltntea. "Well, if you can’t tell, I can’t, I’m i doing here." publication of the story may lead to the ment. Black did not know how to hu "Yuu are sentenced to one year s im in «aeb month Visiting inenibt r- cordlallv iu- couldn’t help it.” Send three cents in »camps to N. K. "I don’t mind telling you. The board | discovery of the owners or heirs. If 1 prisonment in the penitentiary.” vtted MRS. O u HODSON. Sec. "Couldn’t help it, man; explain mor him and dared not interfere with sure. I hope you don’t want to see Is- Fairbank & Co., Chicago,for handaunxe MRS H L. HEATH. W. M "On what charge and by whom?" yourself!” demanded Raytnond, begin the contemplations that vexed him. : abel. I can't consent. It is better for of supervisors is supposed to vieit asy ! can do good in that way, I will. At Cottokne Cook Book, containiaz si* hundred recipes, prepared by xuac emi- CwrxtlPoaT No »—Meet« the «.n-ond and fourth ning to be nettled. you not to talk to her again until after lums receiving support from the couu- the same time, I will make known the "Police Justice Lion’s name is sign Suddenly Raymond stopped. nenc authorities on coukiog. Saturday of ea< h month tn L’nlcn hall at 7:30 i ty. I thought Mother St. Gertrude might you come back from Denver. ” 1 fact that Francis Raymond is about to ed to the commitment. ” "Black, ” he ordered, “ telephone for "You don ’ t think I was inquisitive, ii. m ou second Saturday and at 10:80 a nt. on Cottolcne is sold by all grocers. 4ih Saturday All members ol the order are Mr. Raymond, do you?” was the cring a cab. 1 want one here as soon as possi "4 do not care to see her until sho is like to have that disagreeable visit dis- Lave all this property transferred to [ to be continued .] cordiallv invited to attend our meetings I willing to explain her strange conduct. ’ ’ I pensed with by the supervisors in their I himself. ’’ ing query as his promotion appeared ble. Let there be no delay. ” B. F. CtrsiNr. Commander. Tatfc only by Cremation ia quit generally preferred to I annual inspection. If so, I was going to I “It wouldn’t do me any harm, and it "Then you have given up Isabel?” J A. P eckham Adjt. Black hurried off to do his master’s gliding beyond his reach. "Indeed I burial by the mure intelligent portion nf t N. K. FAIRBANKS CO send them word to pass the institution wouldn ’ t do the owners or heirs anj - . - r “ By no means. I ’ m satisfied she wasn ’ t. It was Mangan of The Bugle bidding, for his master Raymond was. W C T. V—Meets on every Fri good. The time is verv short. Wouldn’t the uommurnty, and the day ia not far ST. LOUIS and who made me do it.” "Now," said Raymond, in the self 1 will explain all when it suits her. by.” day, in Wright’s hall at 3 o clock p tn. when a crematory will be as neces “Mangan!” “I’m sure it was very kind of you,” j you like to own some or these lots, distant communing that gave relief frem the Meanwhile 1 will spare her and myself L. T L. at» p- m. sary an adjunct to a cemetery aS • grave Mas A. J. U sitmobi . P iss "Yes, you know him. That fellow strain of half suppressed emotion, "1 the agony of such a meeting as the last. said Mother St. Gertrude. Mangan?” digger.—St. Paul Globe. I C aaba G. E mon , 3e«’y, Vnnr corrupt method may reach ths ' who la always_making_a fuss in the city ; will see Isabel this afternoon. She must 1 But if she is what I’m hal f inclined to "J vfilldo to then. My business is 1 "Your AFÏGHT FOR Running t the Serpent’s I Sting Tickets DENVER, OMAHA. KANSAS CITY. CHICAGO. and county offices. I knew he was aft er something. 1 used every endeavor to put him out, threatened him with arrest, but he only laughed at me." "And then?” "Why, he said be would go over to the supreme court and get a manda mus; that it would make a fine etoryl The books were public property, he said, and be was going to examine them. It would avert a scandal to let him see them, and 1 handed them to him.” "That’s ft, eh? Well, you were wise, Black. ’’ Black had been bent fawningly. He straightened, quick as a Jack-in-the- box when released, jumps up to the limit of the spiral spring that propels him. It was but for a moment. The cheeriness left his face, lie doubled up as if his muscles had been contracted and he was in agony. But the pain was moro mental than physical. "1 forgot to tell you,” he whiningly said, "that Mangan knows who holds the certificates. ” "The devil he does!" "Ho insisted on looking over the pri vate minutes of the office, ” continued Black. "I didn’t know you were in terested in that section of the city, it has been so recently annexed. He soon discovered in the minutes of the date of sale, as shown in the books, that you were the certificate holder. It couldn’t be helped, sir; indeed, it couldn't!" "Well, never mind. Black. There's nothing wrong in that. 1 have equal rights with other citizens to bid for the property.” "1 told him so. sir." "What did Mangan say?” "He said you had the same rights, consent to an early wedding. I will break Mangan’s heart. Mother St. Ger trude herself must aid me, or before this session of the legislature closes 1 will repeal the laws exempting the buildings of her order from taxation. Religious people may be scrupulous, but they feel a blow at their financial standing no less keenly than others. This means thousands a year to her work. If the circumstances demand it, and if 1 put the screws on, she and Is abel must weaken. But there will be no necessity. Isabel has half consented and Mother St. Gertrude knows my in fluence too well to cast it aside for sen timent. She is too practical. Mangan cannot prove that Isabel is George Le land’s daughter, if he has thought of it at all. I’ll marry Isabel just to spite him and protect myself. By the gods, I will!" The cab camo rattling up in front of the municipal building, under the win dows of the office of the registrar. Black announced its arrival. Raymond has tened out, and when the driver closed the door said: "Make your best speed to the Con vent of Mercy." EASTERN CITIES. 1 2 The Shasta Route ¿‘Ido not Eat Pastry; COTTOLENE