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V If'' 1 jf Jr john m iefe^sis JEAN [CorrnicnT, Boezst Bo CirAPTEIl X. (Continued.) "We will so to Tuscany," said Mrs. Field, quietly, "for the summer, and KUJ UlUll pitlCC U Ul'ai&V* l iil u. for the winter, we will go to Paris. After that we will turn eastward and take in Egypt and the Nile and the old cities. When the two years have passed I.think we will all be rather glafl to see the old home." "There's no place like home," hummed Beatrice, lightly. "Even among the 'pleasures and palaces* of Paris, Corienue." "And as the Etruria sails in two weeks, let us go in her," said Frances, "if we can get ready." "Of course we can get ready," said Corn, gayly, delighted at the prospect ?f a winter in the gay French city. . , "I would be ready to start to-morrow if I could." Ann mourn tor tne remainder 01 the time because of the dresses you had forgotten," said Beatrice, contemptuously, "and your perfumes and laces." "You forget that there must be time for sleep," retorted Cora, not to be ruffled by their badinage, he* heart too gay. "1 d have to sleep sometimes, saucy May Bee, for even June roses need sleep the entire winter to be sweet in spring." "Even if 'the rose by any other name would smell as sweet,'" echoed Gregory Bensonliurst, regarding them qu:zsically in the doorway. "I beg your pardcu, Mrs. Field, but your footman told me that I should tind you here, and I had no intention of eavesdropping. And here's Dillingham, too, if it is early for ealliDg! Mayn't we please come right in here?you look so homelike! And why, if I may inquire, was Miss Cora putting the roses to sleep as Ave came In':" "So you are going away," lie said, by and by, when he and Dillingham were made to understand out of a oauci ol cuauer nau uewiiuering eyes .and pretty morning-gowns. "And for two years? What a programme yen have laid out! Enough to make a have-to-stay-r.t-hoine fellow like me green with envy. It is delightful of course?for you?but we will sadly iniss you." t Doubtless lie was sincere in this inclusive speech, but it was perhaps only \ chance that his eyes should rest especially upon Beatrice in uttering the last words of regret; and it was, of course, but chance that Beatrice's bright face should grow rosier and shyer under liis eyes. "Oh, but then you know it is only for two years, Mr. Bensouhurst?I could wish It were ten," cried Cora, vivaciously. "I wish 1 might live in Fnris forever?I love it so!" "it suits you. Miss Field." said Harry Dillingham, smiling. "It is an appropriate setting for a jewel. I, too, am fond of Paris, but in the long ruil give nie old New York." "Yes," said Frances, brightening into new beauty from her reserve. "I am too patriotic to love Paris or Tuscany. or anywhere better than Ameri ca. But," her voice was more quiet} I now, for ail eyes were upon lier, and ' Frances 6eldom showed her real self to many, "if there is any place across the ocean almost as near my heart as home, it is Scotland with her lakes and hills and warm hearts. The clans, you know, sound so strong and friendly. I shall insist upon goiu# there, mamma. if I have any choice." "Of course you will hare choice. Miss Frances," said Dillingham, with comical earnestness. "It is only fellows like Bensonhurst and I who have no choice! One might lind it in one's heart to wish there were no choice but for you to remain at home, if it were not too unkind! One should wish one's friends bon voyage, and not .regrets!" "And you are glad to go as well as they," said Gregory Bensonhurst, standing apart from the others with Beatrice, at one of the long windows, where the laee dranerles fell between tliem and the outer room, the inner curtains of yellow silk a vivid background for the girl's face with its eloquent lifted hazel eyes. "It will be pleasant for you. Miss Beatrice. Only," his voice was very winning, "you are not to forget old friends for new. fromise me that!" "A promise easily given and easily fegpt. Mr. Bensonhurst," she answered, lightly. He should not be allowed to guess that she cared more than the others. "One never forgets old faces If they afe faces of friends. One's memory Should' be a pleasant storehouse of good things to fall back upon :when there is need. Who said that? Borne one, I am sure, for it never originated with md. I'm not a bit wise, you know." Silence for a moment save for the light conversation and laughter of those within the room. "I understand that Harold's old enemy goes abroad to-morrow with his mother." said Gregory then, in an uu ITHROFS DEFEAT. 7\, Noucl. KATE LUDLU'tf. >x:;Er.\s Eoxa. 1S5T.J [ dertcue, slowly as though It were an Uiil'iiv. uui(\. i it for you to know, Miss Beatrice. It would not be wise for Mrs. (Iraliam to moot liiin with hrr husband's losii so recentlj* upon Iter mind. Sh? blames .Tolin Winthrop for that, ycu know?as we all do, more or less, though I believe he thought himself right. At first when I It anted of your going, I must confess my regret. However, of course, it is only on? of fate's happenings, and jvu may not moot." The girl's head was lifted haughtily m me tun iigin 01 un* window; ner eyes were black as midnight with emotion; her red lips curled with ineffable scorn. One white hand was lying lightly upon the window ledge: "with the other she held back the lace and silk draperies. Bjtli were clenched. "Fate is sometimes kind, Mr. Bensonhurst," she said, "and if ever John Wiuilirop is placed in my path, so that I can wound him, be assured that I snan not torpor wnat -viccia nas suifercd through him. Remember that, and you uceu not fear for her." CHARTER XI. ?_ rrr?; t\* TT?r wttttt-* or r atf. Palmer Earle and fifs wife "sent a F somewhat formal lmt kind letter of condolence to Mrs. Graham upon her return from the West after her husband's deatu. Ilis wife also called ! upon Mrs. Graham and the Fields before their departure for Europe. They were not hard-hearted people ?the Earles?and apart from Palmer Ernie's unfortunate business connection wilh Harold, they bore no ill-will ?certainly not toward Mrs. Graham. To be sure. Palmer Earle was Harold Graham's heaviest creditor, and lost a large amount of money through the failure, and for him to concede as much as he had in writing to her at all. or for his wife to call upon them, was even more than one could require. Tint- ATf>r?In did nr>+ 1!Trr> thom. and could not bring herself to (lo so, although she was perfectly courteous, if a trifle more haughty than usual, when Mrs. Palmer Parle called upon her; and. of course, in this, as in all else pertaining to Alecia and Harold, the Fields gave her due honor, particularly Beatrice. Beatrice oven went so far as to protest that she would have, for her part, somewhat despised Alecia had she liked the Paries after Palmer Parle's treatment of her husband. But even then none of them knew that rainier Earle owcf! liis life to Harold Graham, for Alecia decided not to disclose the fact unless there were occasion, as it was her husband's wish that this creditor should remain In lomnrnnpft r?f tlir* slnlit- lia fn turn, and because lier mother and sisters and friends would be made the more bitter against the man. And as it was they were bitten enough, indeed. John Wintbrop also seat a letter of condolence to Mrs. Graham, but he did not venture to call U;>on her. John "Wintbrop was comparatively a stranger in the city at the time of Graham's failure. His home was among the Berkshire Ilills, and he had studied law and praeticeu it In Boston. Recommended to New York by an old frlen^ of his father, and with a powerful letter of introduction to Falmer Karle and other influential business m u, he tort noston ara came to .mw iorit, his mother?his father being dead?remaining alone in the old homestead with two or three faithful servants and Jessica Gray, a ward of her son. Up to the time of the failure of Graham, then. John Winthrop had few acquaintances in the city. Palmer Earle indorsed him utterly, and Palmer Uarle's word was law among most; but. socially, John Winthrop kept rather proudly apart. Consequently, he dared not venture to call upon >r..~ Ka Ka.i i Vila. niuuuiij, uiiuuu^u uu utxu lutcij gained not only the acquaintance, but the friendship of many of Alccla's friends. ^ But he wrote to her. Few words he wrote her. Indeed; stern and somewhat cold, but simplest regret for her sorrow. He could scarcely have done less, and he would ido no more. . The effect of his letter upon Beatric^ ;was decidedly electrifying to her family. All the girls had a good deal to say In relation to his audacity after his behavior in regard to her husband; but Beatrice was most vehement In her anger, as she sprang to her feet, facing Aleda. "I hate him!" she cried, breathlessly. "There is no need for me to tell you that I bate him. Let me have his letter. Let me tear it to pieces, AJccia. I cannot endure that you should have even that of his in your possession. And some day he may learn how I hate him," ' "I think that you misjudge him. Bee, dear," said Alecia, drawing the excited girl down beside her, and rumpiing caressingly the soft curls upon her forehead. "I must own that 1 do not like. Mr. Winth.rop-=how .coald I? ? ?but I think he follows to toe letter his standard of honor. Even though he was Harold's enemy, we must Le just to lilm.*' "And unless you curb your temper.. Dee,'' said Marion, calmly, "you will some day spoil your life." "Nevertheless." said Cora, laughing, "I believe that I would thoroughly enjoy hearing Spitfire lecture Lawyer Granite! She would strike sparks from even his hint if any one could. 7 ~ Al.f.-I. 11 ^.1 1. i raiucr mum ne ?uuia ciciicu muse strong hands of his, longing to choke the words hack in hor teeth." "And just to disturb that hateful calm of his, I would do much," cried Beatrice, in a mullied voice, with Alecia's soft hands laid upon her rebellious lips. "And to know that he goes to Europe, too, makes me almost willing .o give up Paris," added Cera, with puckered brows aud lips. "It will be just our fate to stumble upon them somewhere I 11 is mother, and some ward or other go with him, you know. I wonder what they are like?" "Perhaps." suggested Marion, with her superior air, "his mother is a softening influence, Cora, and his ward some tormenting creature?like yourself?who will torture him sufficient peusities. with her oyos and coquetting. At least if it will afford you comfort to believe this, it might be an excellent plan to try." But John Winthrop and his failings were forgotten for the time in the rush of preparations for the journey; ami the day of departure came, and Mrs. Graham, with the Fields and Kathryn Franklin and Althea Dunraven, sailed in the Etruria. For a couple of weeks they lingered : in London, and then went up to Scot- 1 land iu accordance with the desire of ' Frances, whose deep nature was ' touched by the picturesque scenery j and the strong elan prejudices. Thence j touching at Paris, on to Tuscany to , rest for the summer. In the early au- | tumn they went to Italy, to Rome and | Florence; and as the season opened i in Paris, thoy established themselves : there for the winter; in the spring : they would start eastward, and, returning, would give Cora another season in the French city ere they re- < turned home. iiaroU Graham had a sister, a Mrs. j Olnn/lonninff nnlr nnflf ^ living relative, who. in spite of the ; censure of her brother s carelessness, J believed him the handsomest and most 1 perfect gentleman the world contained, next to her husband. She argued i spiritedly and well to prove him i blameless, an 1 her love for Aleeia was [ i as warm an:1 whole-scaled as that she held for her brother. j Consequently, residing just out of j Paris in a delightful house, La Bijou, Mrs. Montague Glendenuing considered it her bounden duty and pleasure to hold a grand reception to her hosts ' of friends, that so they might meet 1 these friends of hers from over the i water and break the solitude that < nangs auout strangers in suen n uru- ; liant city. 1 Her plan proving even more of a , success t lan she had hoped, this re- ^ ce-ption was but the first of a series , of brilliant entertainments for the J benefit of the charming American family and their friends. Cora, of course, was quite reckless as to the 1 number of her admirers; and Marion, in her blonde repose, set off this gay sister as a lily sets off a rose; while ( beautiful, impulsive Beatrice, with < Althea and Kalhryn, made up as de- 1 lightful a group as one could desire. ' Mrs. Field often refused to join their gaycties, declaring that she would be worn to skin and bone if she attempted to follow their life; but Mrs. Glendenning, more than pleased with Ale- 1 cla's relatives, was ready to act as chaperon for the group of American beauties. Aleeia, in her recent grief, could not join these .numberless dissipations, and -spent much of her time with her mother, in driving about the city and ' examining tbe public buildings. 1 So tlie winter passed, and summer < came with lingering along charming shores and in the outer villages: glimpses iuto the shriveled mysteries of Egypt mingled with quotations from Shakespeare from the pretty lips of the" girls and the escorts, who formed a delightful party to travel with the Fields; and, as the second winter came upon them, it found them once more in Paris and the whirling world of fashion. Alecia during this time had regained her old brilliance, although there was an undercurrent of sorrow that gave added charm to her manner and conversation. She mingled more with the social life this season, and there were those who whispered that the beautiful American widow might accept mor? than one suitor, were she so disposed. But Alecia's heart was still her husband's, and her worldly knowledge saved her many friends who might have been turned from her had she given them the opportunity of offering her more than friendship. She could be reserved as well as attractive, these men learned, and few were changed from warm friendship by words of love. So far, nowhere had the Winthrops crossed the path of the Fields, and for this Alecia was grateful. *N"ot that she had forgotten John Wintlirou?lier.husband's. enemy, _ as i slip called liim in her thought?for forgetfulness of him meant forgetfulnesa of her old memory. ?he did think of him. Still. Alecia Graham never spoke of Jc in Wintlirop. Her friends would have scorned to bring his name into their happy life. Silence settled over his place in their memory. Hut silence did not denote forget fulness. Beatrice had neither forgotten nor forgiven him, although she. too, never spoke of him. tslio and Gregory Bcnsouhurst had been faithful in the i correspondence agreed upon between j them during the stay abroad, and to t him Beatrice poured out her vials of j wrath against the man in words few i but fierce. Gregory Beusonhurst i often smiled over these bits of a fierce spirit in the warm-hearted girl whom he loved?for that he love i Beatrice Field he discovered during his close friendship with the family at the tiiBe of Harold's failure. There was so much that was lovable and womanly and tender about her that this 1m-! placable hatred toward John Wiuthrop was past comprehending. (To be continued.) _ _ lie Couldn't Understand lt? Chumppe?'"Say. I want to register a ki?k. My telephone hasn't worked since I came into these new premises, and I cau't see why, 'cause I moved It carefully and put It up myself."?Chicago News. Sound passes through air at the velocity of 1142 feet per second; through water, 4000 feet; through Iron, 17.50C Tect, Accused of Bribery. Baltimore, Special.?The grand jury jf Dorchester county has returned three indictments against State Senator Wm. F. Applegarth. a leading Democratic member of the Legislature, a prominent aspirant for congressional nomination, an.i > 3 wealthiest man in his county. The two first indictments charge him with trying to corruptly Influence the grand jury. The thitd presents him for violating local option law by selling liquor in his store. The indictments have created a sensation hi Maryland. $50,000 For Lord Kitchluer. London, Special.?In the House ot Commons the government leader, A. J.! Balfour, presented a message from ; King Edward as follows: "His Majesty i faking into consideration the eminent : services reunereu uy i^uru rvuc-ueuei | arid being desirous, in recognition of such service, to confer on him some signal mark of favor recommends that he, the King. should be enabled to grant Lord Kitchener $50,000." John Dilion, Mr. Redmond and Mr. McNeil, announced their intention of opposing the grant at every stage. A resolution giving effect to His Majesty's message will be discussed tomorrow. Harris Not Eligible. Washington, Special?The President has withdrawn from the Senate the nomination of W. L. Harris to be postmaster at Charleston, S. C., and another name will be submitted shortly. Harris' nomination was made last Wednesday, but it subsequently dc reloped that he nan meet papers setting forth citizenship in New York State, thus making him ineligible for the office, raves of Lee and Jackson Decorated Lexington, Va? Special.?Confederate | Memorial Day was observed here Tues-! day by the decoration of the tomb of General Robert E. Lee at Washington and Lee University and the grave of Generoi Thomas J. Jackson ("Stonewall") in the Lexington cemetery. The address was delivered by Rev. Dr. G. W. Finley, of Tinkling Springs Va? who spoke on "The Confederate Private Soldier." in Lee Memorial <:hap?i The cadet corps of the Virginia Military Institute with their nose band and a number of civi" bodice were in the parade. Hljh Water in Arkansas. Texarkana. Ark., Special.?The inhabitants of Miller county, living along :he river, becoming apprehensive on account of the rise in the river and many ire preparing to move to the hili3. It Is reported that the Sanders plantation Df 900 acres is inundated. At Index, ten miles north, and Fulton. 19 miles cast, the river is higher than it has ' been in years. Floods at Joilet, Illinois. Joliet, 111., Special.?Joliet is in th'e ?rasp of the worst flood in its history. 411 the lnmpr nnrtinn of the eitv ia nn. Jer water and it is rumored that sev;ral lives have been lost. There has aeen two or three drownings. Several families had narrow escapes and the police rescued many in boats. Scores jf families have been driven from their homes and several houses and other buildings were swept away. All the principal streets are under water and factories and business places all over the city are flooded. The damage to property is estimated at $100,000. The rtreet car lines are all severely damaged and no cars are running. All trains are stalled, water being two feet deep over the railroad tracks. Vf. Georges Leygues, the Frencn Minister of Public Instruction, having reformed French spelling "and syntax by official decree, is going to issue an Dfficial French grammar, which will be the only one used in French schools. He has also appointed commissions to revise the Latin, Greek, English and German grammars. : " > SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL A 3000-Spindle Mill. Announcement was recently made ot ^ the incorporation of Henry River Manufacturing Co. of Hildebran, N. C, flfl Permanent organization has not been effected, F. C. Quickel of Lincolnton, B N. C., being elected president; M. E- B Rudisill of Hildebran, N. C.. general | mnnofrpr and F> W Ahprhc^lt". of C!hGr ryville, N. C., secretary-treasurer. Con- ^ tract has been let to Rudisill & Aderholt of Cherryville, N. C., for the erection of the plant, which wilt have 3GOO spindles and complement for production of 24s to 40s yarn. Water-power will be used; electric-lighting equipment will be installed. Capital slock is $63,000. Blanche Hosiery Mills. Blanche Hcsjery Mills cf Chapel Hill. N. C., was reported some weeks ago as incorporated. The company has since installed an equipment of thirty knitting machines, and begun manufacturing, ladies' hosiery, 100 dozen peing the daily output, and thirty hands being employed. In the meantime a- v $1500 building is being erected for the company. Upon completion of thisbuilding the present machinery will be removed into it, more machinery will be added, and a dyehouse will be erected. W. R. Lloyd has been chosen president%and W. E. Lindsay, secretary-treasurer. Capitalization Js $6500. A $200,000 Mill Organizing. Definite announcement is made of Aberdeen Cotton Mills of Aberdeen. Miss., which will have capital stock of $200,000, and is now applying for charter of incorporation. The interested parties intend to build and quio a plant to contain 15,000 . spindles and 350 looms, and expect to be in a position within a few weeks to arrange the necessary contracts. An equipment of* 15,000 spindles and &>0 looms Is proposed for the production of thread an! a line of staple plain cloth. A meeting to elect officers will he held soon. A. J. Brown is among those interested. Textile Notes. From Manufacturers' Record. Oberon Mills Co. has been incorporated, with capital stock of $200,000, of" A which amount $75,COO has been sub- M scribed, purpose being the manufac- H ture of cotton. No details as to mill are stated. Incorporators are C. B. Lash of M St. Joseph, Mo.; Geo. W. Franks, of St. S Louis, Mo., and Joseph V. Pomeroy of" Graham, N. C. wj Riverside Woolen Mills of Knoxville, Tenn., has been incorporated, with capital stock of $200,000, by Messrs. W. T.,_ W. E., R. A., Chas L., Ed. and Guy Parhani. The parties had been operating the plant for some years unincornnrbr thn firm nirpp nf MPSSrS W. T. Par ham k Sons. Blacksburg, S. C.. Spinning & Knitting Co. held its annual stockholders' meeting this week. The company's affairs were found in a satisfactory condition, and the purchase of additional machinery was decided upon. The annual profits will be expended for thispurpose. Plant now has eighty knitting machines. Messrs. R. S. Lowe, Geo. Poston, W. A. Chew, J. T. Cotton and ?. Putnam have been appointed the committee tO' solicit subscriptions for the proposed cotton-mill company at Weatherford, Texas. A capitalization of $50,000 is intended, and over half of that amount has been taken. Girard Cotton Mills, reported at. length last week as contracting for a $100,000 addition is of Girard, Ala., not Columbus, Ga., but directly opposite that Georgia city. All the contracts have been awarded, as was stated, for the C00O spindles, 100 looms, other machinery, etc. Roanoke (Va.) Cotton Mills will increase capital from $100,000 to $125,000 > *" and install additional machinery, increasing capacity daily from 3100 to 4000 pounds. Former officers were re- ' elected, including R. R. Fairfax, president. Plant at present has 500 ring spindles. ' Alexandria. La., Cotton M11I3 has been organized, with capital stock of $75,000, to establish plant, and It is contemplated to remove an Arkansas mill to Alexandria. Paul Lisso is pres- r ' ident; T. P. Sullivan, vice-president; Iddo Ball, treasurer, and I. W. Sylvester. secretary. Gordon Manufacturing Co., of Goldsboro, N. ., has let contract for the erection of a 50-foot extension to its main, building. When the structure has been, completed considerable new machinery will be installed therein. Plant at present has 600 spindles. Clifton, S. C? Manufacturing Co. hasdeclared a semi-annual dividend of * per cent fJrpndei Mills. Greenwood. S. C~ has declared a semi-annual dividend of 4per cent Wood8ide Cotton Mill at Greenville; 9. C., is being organized, with capital^ stock of $200,000 to build plant. John T. Woodside will be president, and J. D. Woodside, treasurer. Other details have not been determined. W. H. Davis and associates of Dawson, Ga., are forming $100,000 cottonmill company, and about one-half the required amount has oeen subscribed. The promoters are endeavoring to interest outside capital. H. J. Whltcomb is mentioned in connection with a project to organize a $50,000 company to build a mill at Evergreen, Ala. It is said that 25,000 spindles and 700 looms is proposed, for manufacturing cloth. There is talk of erecting a cottonrope mill at Marietta, Ga., and S. A. Andersoa fe said to be interested.