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There’s never a But a little cl Bu: There: It was midnight, and darkness in- tense, appalling, covered the land. The “limited,” seven minutes late, was dashing along at a rate of speed terrifying even to old travelers. To one crouching in the most shadowy corner of the rear car it seemed a fearful thing to thus plunge blindfolded, as it were, into the Stygian gloom. The oscillation of the car, caused by the mad rate of speed, occa- sioned a deadly nausea, and she was _ __I_ ‘_ With roses in , There’s newer :1 i Bu: it. has one We have only to To find the fol There's new;- 4 Luz." But has bitter wi‘: There’s never a pat That bears not 31] And we have a He! For the trials we There’s never a sun that rises But we know ’twill set at mght ; The tints that gleam in the morning At evening; 14.23 just as bright : And the hour thas is the sweetest Ta hatween the dark and light. And the how tha Is between the There's newr u. dream man s “up” But. the waking makes us sad : There’s never a dream of sorrow But the Waking makes us glad : We shall look some day with wonder At the troubles we have had. There's never a way so narrow But the entrance is made straight- ; Therezs always a. Guide to point us To the “little wicket-gate :” And the angels will be nearer To a soul that is desolate. There’s never a heart so haughty But will some day bow and kneel; There’s never a. heart so wounded That the Saviour cannot. heal. \V! Twenty steps perhaps were taken and then her hand encountered the icole ot a. tree. Another and another were touched. Thank God 2 she was in the forest and Sate. The ground was rough, and she could only advance slowly and cautiously. Stumbling, falling, bruising her hands by constant contact with the rough trunks of trees, she kept on until in utter exhaustion she sunk down in a thicket of underbrush. l ‘0 AA ‘1 fill a “HIVDVB V â€"..-_ , She had experienced no feeling of fear since leaving the car, for the in- tense darkness which shut her in seemed to bar out all_ danger. ‘ A- vanuv‘n 'v V. V For full an hour she lay thus, too tired to move, when she caught the sound of advancing footsteps. She did not stir, and presently saw the glimmer of a. lantern, and voices became audible. The were coming directly toward her, but she knew nothing would be visible to them beyond the circle of light made by the swaying lantern. - - .I “unannd-‘fi VJ lanv 9" ..J __,o It was men’s voices, and presently she could make out two dark, shadowy forms. She fairly held her breath as they came opposite her, shrinking fur- ther back among the screening shrubs. But what were they saying? “ This is a. weird night for a wedding. I think I never remember sucn tearnn darkness.” “ Symbolic of my future.” The unseen listener started violently at the sound of this last voice, Which had a. despairing ring. len 1n Storm and Darkness. “ Do you think the bride’s party can find the chapel in the gloom 2” “ No danger of their failing to ap- pear. With only so short a. time left to rivet her claim on the Lorton for- tune, Annabel Gee is not going to let darkness of any sort keep her away.” “ My dear sir, you commit a crime It marryirg this woman, hating her as his one tender spot BY RYE JOHNSON. 1L 31111 )Y a. dream that’s happy day 80 sunny )ud appears ; life so happy itime of tears: on the brirvhter 1-». vtempest clears. never remember such fearful 1;;_;. St? pleasant wiih the sweet ; Lhe prints of feet : Ielper promised we may meet. "I rune the horde at- :ne-IIOt- 3101'. ; so hariened ‘I‘O wmg were taken punish.” “Why does not Heaven then? Of myself I can do It’s allthe cursed fortune, a Guy’s queer will. I can’t t] possessed him to make such a , - n .. nffln;rfl1r p.110] punish." “Why does not Heaven interfere ? 0f myself I can do nothing. It’s all the cursed fortune, and Uncle ’ " . I can’t think what ke such a. one. The possessed him to ma will itself was straight enough, but a codicil was added, giving me the for- tune only on condition that I married a. distant relative, wh ose initials, A. G., only were given. I who was meant than a. (lea as I had a year to do it in, gave the matter no thought for along time. NC man likes to give up a. million without ‘1 -‘- 1-H“ T r10. a. struggle, however, termined to hunt k uncle’s lawyer came duced evidence that the one referred to have seen her. Sht fascinating in a. wax one else, tor I had] Ger omey, so I fool self to her.” (1 come to a. halt near the thicket, and every word was distinctly audible to the unseen listener. . .. . A: M, (1M1 uuulUJU 5v 'â€" “ Then I met Ailsie, and my God, how I did love her! I have tried vainly to break this hateful engagement, but Shylock was not more determined to secure his pound of flesh than Annabel Gee is to secure my fortune. I have only one consolation; little Ailsie will never know of mv mad love. As soon as I realized the truth, I dropped out of her life. But she is always with me, sleeping or waking.” “ But why this midnight marriage 7” “ I have been ill near here, and now only a few hours remain. At the stroke of twelve the year expires. But come, we must move on. They will be await- ing us.” Accordingly, the two men resumed their way, and the woman followed. ‘She kept as close as w is possible, without discovery, and was almost within arm’s-length when, after unlock- ing a door they swung it open and entered the chapel. The door remained partially unclosed, and when they had lighted a lamp she could discern a rude pulpit and rows of wooden benches. Two other men made their appearance at that moment, and a wild scheme crossed the mind of the watcher. ‘ V5 Vw‘.“ v-- To think was to act with her; and drawing her veil tightly across her face, she flitted up the aisle to Clyde Lorton’s side. Without a word he took her hand, and the ceremony began. No interruption came, and the solemn words were spoken, the ring placed upon her finger; she was Clyde Lorton’s wife. Ere a word could be spoken, there! was the sound of an arrival ; and as all turned in surprise, the bride flitted away unnoticed. A moment later three people entered the building. A portly, middle-aged man, one some years younger, and a dazzlingly beautiful woman in bridal white, The minister and Lorton stare at each other aghast. Here was Annabel éée I Whouin Heaven’s name was the woman in black to whom Lorton had just_been married? And where was éhe? Lorton experienced a feeling of re lief that he could never be the husband of this coarsely radiant creature, no matter who his wife might be. VigTvell her,” he gasped: to the appalled clergymap. 1 do, which Heaven will How the new-comers were made to understand he never afterward could recall. Afearful storm of w1nd,thun- der, and lightning suddenly broke upon the scene, and all was confusion. Nothing was distinct until he saw Annabel Gee and the man who had acsompanied her and her father stand- ing with cla4ped hands before the lclergyman. A momentary hush in the eletHs'mts allowed him to hear : “You take this man to be your wedded husband 2” and his dazed mind comprehended the fact that they were being married. As the ceremony was concluded there came a. blinding flash of lightning, a. terrific thunder- burst. The door of the chapel was flung violently open, a black-robed figure darted up the aisle with a scream 8of terror, and flung itself into Lorton’s outstretched arms. “ Ailsie Gefomey 1” cried Mr. Gee, in a. voice of consternation, for in her frightvthe girl had flun-g asideuher veil. 7‘ My wife, my precious wife!" and Clydg Lortqn clasped _he: sti1_l _closer. “Truly the way}; of Providence are past finding out,” quoth the solemn voice of the minister. For a. few minutes the storm raged so violently no human voice could be heard, then it lulled; and Mr. Gee stepped forward. “ The reverend gentleman’s remark is apt,” he began, “inasmuch as you have married the right woman, in spite of all our scheming. My daughter never lent herself willingly to the plot, and by taking advantage of the present situation has secured her own‘happi- ness It remains for me to straighten matters a little, and then bid you adieu. The A. G. in your uncle’s will meant Ailsie Geromey, and I always knew it. I thought to substitute my daughter, and thus secure the 14011011 v-_.-__ t given. I knew no more meant than a. dead man, and .year to do it in, gave the thought for a. long time. No to give up a million without x, however, and at last I de- to hunt her up. Just then vyer came forward and pro- dence that Annabel Gee was aferred to in the will. You . her. She is handsome and .g ina. way. I cared for no for I had not then met Ailsie . so I foolishly engaged my- THE c surely i fortune, and have falled, sincerely congratulate y ‘ ay be as happy as _ terfere you 111 )thing. with Annabel would he TF (1016 mlserable.” L. WATCHMAN, LINDSA Y, '1 Annabel’s voice was tremuious my“ emotion as she added a few words, and then, in spite of the storm, the three left the chapel. All this time Ailsie had not spoken nor lifted her head from her husband’s breast. Now, however, at his request she explained her presence. ‘ \V e will not repeat, but only add she was fleeing from a hateful marriage which her father had arranged for her with a business friend. She had stolen away from the “limited ”in the fearful darkness. because she saw him and that friend board the train. The rest we know. That she loved Clyde Lorton ev‘ he loved her her action had p11 and he will never will cease than Providence for that impulsive dee that night of storm and darkness: Behind timeâ€"The watch-case. Woman’n Sphereâ€"the ball of yarn: and it has been a. pleasure to thousands to help he: wind it. After the stormâ€"“Whew ! I feel tired After this blowout.” remarked the'Wirgd, After the stormâ€""wnew 1 1 reel uwu after this blowout.” remarked the Wind, as it gradually sunk to rest. “ Yes, in- deed,” observed the Cloud; “ we have had a thundering big time 1” Returned with interestâ€"Mr. Bulludde (entering sanctum)â€"- “ There’s a vile whipping !” “ Athletic editorâ€"(produc- ing cowhide)â€"“ Why don’t. you get out. Returned with interest. (entering sanctum)â€"- “ '. scoundrel in here who d whippmg !” “ Athletic 4 ing cowhide)â€"“ Why do: then ’9” v-- v-_ . Refined taste must be pleased.â€"-Juw- kinsâ€"“ By Jove 1 an execution seems to just set the town upside down !" Hogg ' â€"' ‘ ‘ V~LL --u- mhvhf- can If, JUBL 30L unv nu" .. “In"..- â€"-“ The whole earth. yourrmight say. ‘I't, even bi'i-ngs out the evening papers before breakfast 2" In the Dime {Museumâ€"Mangerâ€" “ Ladies and gentlemen, this is Professor Samson Hercules. who can Mb 3 heaner weight than ever any other man carried on his back.” Mr Wayback (from the aud- ,,A__- -A um an. a... ience)â€"â€"“Bet he couldn’ t lift the mortgage ofi'n my farm. "’ Eflieâ€"“ Hurry up 2 Here’s your hat! Here comes papa 2’ Callerâ€"“ But I have just come in !” Efiieâ€"“ I know, but papa will be so pleased to see you going out." Cautionâ€"It is no go policeman. You will change out of a copper. Doubts It.â€"Mrs. Flimsyâ€"" Un, Joan, Professor Twaddle says I am full of mag- netism.” Mr. F.â€"“ And yet you never can find a needle when I want a button sewed on.” Chest So ! â€"Elsieâ€"“ Auntie, do you know why they call the seat next the driver the box seat '1” Auntieâ€" “-No, darling; why ‘1" Elsieâ€"“ Well, grandpa says because if you sit there you always get a cold on the chest.” Cleared Up. â€"Visitor-â€"“ One vewy bad habit you’ve got heah. The men keep theah seats when ladies entah the cams.” Nativeâ€"“ That’s easily explained. You see, if the men gave up their seats the 1 ladies wouldn’t stand it.” Not tn be Caught.â€"Contractorâ€"â€"“ You have been drinking too much, I fear, Tim,” Timffl’rn afenred 30,. sir. I:m ‘IIOI’ a.-- -- 7 so full that th’ wather is actooilly comin’ thru me head,” and be wiped the perspir- ation from his innocent brow. A Noble Fight.â€"Smithâ€"“ I was sorry to hear. Brown. that you had failed in business.” Brownâ€"“ Yes, I struggled‘ hard; but I lost everything, save my honor. thank God, and the property I was wise enough to settle on my wife when I found myself getting into trouble'” Witnessâ€"“ Please y’r honor. can a man commit perjury by distorting the truth as well as by telling an untruth 2” J udgeâ€" 1 “ Certainly.” Witnessâ€"~“ Can a man ‘ commit perjury by insinuations intended to mislead the jury 'l” J udgeâ€"“ Cer- tainly.” Witnessâ€"“ Well, judge, if you’ll put that lawyer under oath, we’ll soon have him in jail.” , A Crook Run down with the Missing Swag m His Clothes. Hardly a day has passed during the 5 last week but that the detectives have had ‘ a housebreaking or robbery reported to them, and they were at a loss for a clue to find the perpetrators, so skillfully had they covered their tracks, but yesterday forenoon P. C. Moore found a black leather valise in the Trinity College grounds which contained two suits of clothes, 9. soiled white sheet, a lady’s silver watch, a gold chain, a brooch made of a silver dollar. a poker chip. with the words “Detective Cummings” inscribed on it, and a small slip of paper. The piece of paper was the most valuable to the police as it gave them the longed for clue. Shortly after the find was examined De- tective Davis ran across the man whom they so badly wanted. He registered at No. 3 police station as Frank Starks, 81 Melinda street, but that is evidently a wrong address, as 48 is the highest num- ‘ her on that street. On the prisoner were found a watch and several other smaller articles which were identified as the pro- perty of James Hamilton, 2 Sully street ; l a watch and some other articles of jewel- ' lery belonging to Joseph Harrington, 78 Dundas street, and the valise snd contents was recognized as the property of Philip Macdonald,~ 15 Wellington avenue, which was stolen on August 25. Other captures will likely follow. A citizen of London exhibiting poultry at the Michigan State Fair, held in Detroit recently. won 82 first, 64 second, and 21 Sthird prizes. AT THE END OF HIS TETHER. failed, but I most late you, and hope py is your marriage nld have made you was tremulous with ed a few words, and he storm, the three Hyde Lorton even as action had proved, will cease thanking 1-. imnulsive deed on Flimsyâ€"‘f 9h, :IOhn’ od arguing with 8 never get much THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1890". Rev. Egerton Ryerson Young, for many years a. missionary in the Canadian North- West, says that one of the saddest features noticeable among the Pagan tribes was the utter contempt in which woman was held, and the entire lack of sympathy with old age and sufl'ering. The lot of woman- kind is peculiarly hard, Slaves, without a ray of comfort or a word of love, their life often becomes an intolerable burden. Mr. Young has known a young mother Who has had the misfortune to bear a daughter have her ears soundly boxed by her 10rd and master because the child was not of the male sex ; and one woman took her baby girl, and dashing, it on the rock threw its lifeless body into the river. say- ‘ ing, “ Would my mother had been so ‘ kind as to do that to me 1” The hunter will often kill his game and return to his wigwam with nothing but his rifle to bid his wife, “Get up you dog, my squaw, and g) back on my track in the woods and bring in the deer I have shot ; and hurry for I want my food.” Then, seizing her carrying-strap, the poor creature will fol- low the trailâ€"it may be for three or more miles-and Then, exhausted though she is, she must prepare food for her husband, skinning the deer and cooking it that he and his sons or friends may eat, while a few half-gnawed bones are all her portion. The only case of discipline that Mr. Young had among those who embraced Christianity was on this question, and the offender received such a rating among his fellow churchmem- bers, that it was evident the Christian leaching had borne good fruit. On one ‘ occasion a young couple were being mar- ried in the church, and among the com- ny were an old indian and his squaw. ghe man looked on with something like contemptuous amusement, and at theflclose of the ceremony muttered. “I never had such a fuss as this when I got my wife.” wmmn" “M Mr- Young. “stand up and I “U“ a saw '- vuâ€" .. -_-__ “Then” said Mr. Young, “stand up and I will marry you as Christians are married now.” They obeyed, and at the close the r sqnaw looked at the man whose faith- ful wife she had been for fifty years, and said, “ John, that is the first time in your life that you have ever taken my hand and said you loved me.” Yet more cruel is their treatment of the aged. When a hun- ter is too old to hunt, or s squaw too feeble to cook or fish, they quietly put them out of the way. Visiting a Pagan village, the mis- sionary noticed A FRESH PILE OF ASHES, and on asking what meant the chief re- plied, “That is my father." A second question, “ What did he die of l" elicited the significant but callous answer, “of! rape." In another village there was a‘ patriarch, by name Missmiss (grand- father). He had been a mighty warrior, lzut now he was feeble, “ his natural strength abated.” Bis sons were away on their annual hunting expedition, and he knew that on their return it was intended to kill him. “I have been a mighty warrior. I have the largest plume of eagle Heathers, each of which MEANS A FOE SLAIN by my own hand; and in the Wigwam hang many scalps which I have taken from my enemies. I cannot die like a squaw.” One day the boys brought word that a grizzly bear was in the woods not far dis- tant, so Missmiss resolved to die as became a warrior. Donning his war garb, and taking his tomahawk, he sallied forth chanting the death-song. He came to the l bear, and the old fighting instinct revived; he would have a blow at him ere he fell a victim to its fearful claws. But the bear parried the feeble blow, and the toma- hawk was struck from his grasp. Expect- ing every moment the fatal rend, he was surprised that the creature’s blows, though strong, were soft. Instinctively he grasped the position. Bruin, like his antagonist, was old; the fearful claws had dropped away, and the great forepaws were covered only with soft silky fur. Escaping, Miss- , miss hurried to the village, called out the 3 boys, and bade them bring their lariats. With skill the creature was lassoed and brought to the village, where he was securelt tethered, and on their return the hunters saw the unheard-of sight, a , grizzly prisoner in the camp taken by an . old man and a few boys. Missmiss was saved, and lived to meet Mr. Young, to believe his message, and to die a natural death in the faith of Christ. The viceregal ball at the Quebec citadel, in honor of Prince George of Wales, will be given on the 18th inst. An action for libel fer $25, 000 against Le Canadian has been entered by gRev Father Paradis, of the Oblats. Monday was labour day in the States, and was very generally celebrated. There was a grand demonstration in Montreal, where over 6,000 men marched in the procession. NORTH-WEST PAGANS M. F. Johnston, of Toronto, has ac- cepted the challenge of H. F. McKendrick, of Galb, for a. mile race in canoes. Mc- Kendrick holds the American champion- ship, having; won it at the recent A. C. A. meet at Long Island. The Midland Central Fair was opened at Kingston on Monday under encouraging circumstances. The weather was fine, the entries and attendance were large, snd the exhibits in all departments of a. satis- factory character. Stories ofa Missionary. Last winter,er. Wm. Rosskelly and wife, Bruton street, visited the old sod, and while there procured a couple of vari- eties of potatoes and planted them in their garden, one of which has been named the Early Rosskelly. In the p:esence of a number of friends, one hill of these potatoes was dug on Friday. which contained by actual count twenty potatoes, the smallest was as large as an ordinary sized tea cup, the largest would ; weigh a pound and a half. The lot would more than fill a patent pail. Who can beat this lâ€"Port Hope Guide. BRING IN THE HEAVY BEAST. NEWS ITEMS. Wm BeattySLSon Oil Cloths, Linoleums, House Fur- nishings, c. Church, Odd-Fellows’ 82: Masonic Carpets at great reduction; 3, King St. East, Toronfl CLQSING MILLINEf We are offering all our Trimmed Goods and la: year’s Jackets and Ulsters at Half Price. All our staple Fall and Winter Stuff at an un- precedented sacrifice. 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