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UMAI1A AND ST. LOCH R. R. CO. HALF It ATI'S. ST LOUIS, Sept. 30th, Oct. 1st, 2nd, Jl 3rd, 4th and 5th. ^ KANSAS CITY, Sept. 2!>th, 30th, Oot. 1st. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Bth and Bth. On Aug. 21st, Sept. 4th and 18th HALF HATES (PLUS $2.00) for round trip to most all points South. Now Is the time to take your vacation. All Infor mation at Omaha & St. Louis R. R. Office, 1415 Farnam St. (Paxton HO TEL Block), or* write llarry H. Moores, C. P. & T. A., Omaha, Neb. Your clothes will not crack If you U3e Magnetic Starch. There la great ability in knowing how to conceal one’s ability.—La Kocefoucauld. In warning there is strength.—Lew Wallace. Women Think About This In addressing Mrs* ' '* Plnkham you aro oom munloatlng with A Woman A woman whoso expo rlonoo In treating female Ills Is greater than that of any living person, mate or fematom She has fifty thousand such testimonial letters as we aro constantly pub m , llshlng showing that Lydia * Em Plnkham9a Vegetable Compound Is daily re lieving hundreds of suf fering women• Every woman knows some woman Mrsm Plnk ham has restored to health• Mrsm Plnkham makes no statements she cannot prove* Her advice Is Lyd a B Fin Wham (ruo* Iteil. Co., Lynn, Maaa. y ST. LOUIS CANNON BALL Iieave Omaha E>:05 p. m.; arrive St. Louis 7:00 a. m. WHERE ARE YOl GOING? MARY SPCCIAt RAtr* FUI OR SOlTil. Trains leave Union Station Dally fot Kansas City, Quincy, St. Louis and all points East or South. Half Kates to (Plus f.t.OO) many southern points on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Each month. All Information at City Ticket Office. 1415 Farnam Street IPaxton Hotel Hlk.) or write HARRY E. MOORES. City Passenger and Ticket Agent, Omaha, Neb. Home Visits, TWO SPECIAL < Excursions. Fremont, [Morn & Mo. Val. Ry. “North-Weslern Line” Offers all Nebrnakans an opportunity to visit their old homes or their frlenls In any of the following named stales: Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, ' So. Dakota Cast of Missouri River. and Missouri On and North of St. 1 & S. f. R R At lha vary loo rata of One fare. Plus $2.00 Kill TilW Htll NU THII*. UATIta or MAI.K September 10 and 26. limit OU il. IllOO Ball Out fart Plu» Ii 00 TKH»U Mtitl li» t'teh -Mftl «r K I.HcMH «U) r*>|ulrv iknutMi by 4 I -tint A|**»it m4 tmHi it *1 |U • »iii# Im Hal in i»iht*r yuiitM *111 u m-t ut^l **> 1 h i.|u b»i NiirM 4«i*m ttihmi liaiipiiti th«i«4 OATHS: S«pl. 10 and 26. tNI# IKIt 1 anil % l » t «tt 1 a** I » ' fi«4 tail Jiauf Iti »**J* a# IIh* |«aI NEBRASKA Ml In I # In iHn larRi«» *h Rent- S411I «•*•! ft Hr Inb'Mt Tfc#i till IMh ..«« IlHlf MviftHHo# • a fe Mum |nh4 Hi Hi |«|| nlM ny ii »»i4 «t4in AI VS III Ml 1IIK NOI1N WbSTVRN UNb J 0 Buchanan. «M* r**«a*i#'a t|l r 1 I II I R I oMAIIA MB MY HALF SISTER AAA By ELTON HARRIS AAA CHAPTER II.—(Continued.) “That I cannot say,” she returned hesitatingly. "I suppose they thought It wise not to inform you. As for how your stepfather died they can only conjecture, nor can any motive be given for the crime. He was found by the servants in the morning when they went to open the study, and was lying on the floor near the window— which was wide open. You know how bitterly cold It was last Easter? Well, It had been snowing hard all night, and It had drifted in and was lying thickly on his shoulders. Had any trace of his assailant been possible on the hard ground the snow had covered U, and this showed that the deed must have been done early in the night be fore It began. There wore no signs of nny struggle, nor was anything taken; and they fancy he must have boon asleep In bis chair, for death was caused by two terrific blows on the back of the head. Now, Mollle, I have told you ail, and you must not let this depress you, or I shall feel more than ever to blame. Joyce will be delighted to have your companion ship, and the White House is not so very far off, you know.” With a great effort M*llte shook off the vague feeling of coming evil that had fallen upon her, and she looked up at her friend with an attempt at a smile. Mrs. Anstrutlier’s face was rapidly getting familiar to her again; her voice seemed a pleasant echo from the past. Even tho little way she had of shaking her head to emphasize her words was the same as of yore. She and Mrs. L’Estrange had been left widows about the same time; but while one had made the rash marriage that had ruined her life, the other had devoted herself to her two child ren and their Interests. Mollie had seen little of them since she had been at school, for when she was at home for the holidays, they had been away; but she had happy recol lections of a white-frocked little girl who was Joyce, and a tall boy who used to send them flying to and fro In a swing under some great trees, “Thank you very much,” she said, straightening herself and sitting up. "It is nice to think that I shall have kind friends near me. I—I—it feels rather lonely coming home like this, you see. And though I hated—that Is, disliked Mr. Barlowe, still, it Is a ter rible thing to have happened, and there Is my half-sister Kate—” ‘‘Yes, yes, of course. Well, Mollie, your mother and I were true friends, though Mr. Barlowe prevented us see ing too much of each other in later years. Come to me whenever you like, my child.” "Oh, I will,” responded Mollie more cheerfully. “Tell me, Mrs. Anstruther, shall I like Mrdame Dubois; do you know her?” Mrs. Anstruther moved uneasily, and drew out her watch. ‘‘We shall be at Reverton in a few minutes now,” she exclaimed almost in a tone of relief. ‘‘Of course, not having been friendly with Mr. Bar lowe, I do not know his sister well; but we are on speaking terms, and Henri Dubois comes over to play ten nis with my young people when he is at home. Now, here we are, and don't forget that you are to come to us whenever you like.” With the uncomfortable impression that Mrs. Anstruther was trying to make the best of things, Mollie thank ed her. and the next moment the train stopped at the dear old country sta tion she remembered so well, and she was in Reverton once more! 'there was only one person on the platform a tall and remarkably handsome woman, with a dark, al most masculine face, and piercing black eyes under heavy brows, and these same eyes fell upon the uncon scious Mollie as tho train slowly glid ed into the station, aud took in every detail of the swe«t little face with a strange, quick ill tent UPSS. She was most elegantly attired in half mourning, that showed off her splen didly powerful figure to the greatest advantage; and as Mollie sprang out and looked round she came up quickly with a smile on her wide, thln-llppel mouth. ' Miae l/Kalrange, I think," she said, In a loud, deep vole*. "I am your aunt. Madame Uihuli, and | have b«#a greatly looking forward lo your ar rival . Ah. Mr* Anatruiher, bow ar* your* Her aunt* l.eonar l flat luwa a slater her aunt' Moilin'* brain reeled al the notion, while kar hand was shaken with a Brut nervous grip that almuel matin her st ream out with pain Then aha was rows. ions that Mr* V ml rut her had ktaand Mr kind!) al parting while responding very distant tv to Madam* I Ht hois' greeting and then they were bowling through M»v erlon In a high mail phaeton b*nind a pair of !«• horsea, wht h madam* grata with unmaumataie vkOI la spite «>f bar <f*»u* t * hnk out to* eld landmathe tba girt wm furtively studying lha bard f»»# by her aid* as they tasked along luatin> lively «h. distrusted It MMbe« though It wnukl bar* ba*n di* ait In halt |«> her thoughts Into words; and her feel ings were of the gloomiest as the chimneys of Chalfont came In sight. It was a large, ugly, red-brlek house, standing In well-kept grounds, and looked very much as she had remem bered It all her life; but she could not repress a shudder as she thought of what had happened there, and In Im agination saw her stepfather’s tall form at the hall-door us they drew up before It. "Where Is my half-sister, Kate?” she Inquired, as she followed madame, who was talking volubly, into the drawing-room. "I will send for her. Poor child, she Is not strong; she makes me very anxious,” she returned, sweeping over to the table, and pouring out tea In the energetic manner that seemed habitual to her. “You will hardly know her again, or, Indeed, the place. My brother made so many Improve ments.” "It did not want Improving," ex claimed Molly, shortly. "What was good enough for my mother was cer tainly good enough for Mr. Barlowo.” Madame Dubois shrugged her shoul ders. Though an Englishwoman she had many French gestures and ex pressions, and her black eyes swept over Colonel L'Estrange's young daughter with a lightning glance. "You are Impulsive, sweet child,” she said, shortly. "But you will soon grow to like the changes, and be very happy with me and your sister.” "My half-sister,” corrected Molly, quietly. "Whom I was never allowed to love as a child, of whom I know nothing. How did she bear her fath er’s dreadful death?" Madauie Dubois dropped Ihe sugar tongs with a loud clatter, and sudden ly her face changed to an ashen hue, her whole demeanor altered. "How haa she heard it?" she mut tered between her teeth. Then, turn ing fiercely to Mollie, "Never mention anything belonging to it if you do not wish to drive me crazy! Is it not al ways before me day and night, day and night?” And she Bank back in her chair, as if unable to sit up, while her eyes swept round the room in a strange, cowering manner. Astonished at the effect of her words Molly sat blankly regarding her. Had she spoken In sorrow her tender heart would have melted toward her at once, even though she was Leonard Bar lowe’s sister, but there was only an odd, frightened passion In her voice and bearing, and something In her hard face repulsed and kept Mollie silent, while, before she rould think of anything suitable to say, madamo had recovered herself and had sug gested that she take off her outdoor garments. Like a girl in a dream she followed the tall, strong figure through hall and passages that were the same, yet different, and finally to a room that she did not recognize at all, where a housemaid was unstrapping her trunks. And this was her homecom ing, this was the way she returned to her mother’s house—a stranger among strangers, where everything was altered, where not even a servant who knew her remained. Dismissing the maid, she threw herself down by the bed, dark forebodings and dread weighing down her usually bright na ture, und a dreary longing for the mother with whom every spot in Chal font had been associated tearing at her heart-strings. l’oor little schoolgirl! She fought down the choking feeling in her throat with mingled pride and resolu tion. Colonel I/Eat range's daughter must not give way before strangers. Hut oh, it was hateful to think that she wag In the charge of this Madams Dubois! Then she begun to redact that she must make the best of It. and certaluly tears would not help her, so she burled her head In the white quilt and prayed for strength to forgive her enemies and think no evil. "What are you doing?" demanded au imperious volte suddenly Mollie was bo startled that she -prang up. and. turning round, beheld a little girl, dreared In the latest Par isian fashion for children, standing I legardtng her with curious eyes. Hhe was not pretty, for her small, sharp- [ Ifaatured faca was thin and wltch-llke, her expression wid and «turning, hut Unille noticed with leltef that she bore hub* rtsemblance to Mr. ftsr , Iowa, and masses of flaxen curia, so fair as to be alutaat white, softened th« little face For a mlnuie the sisters regarded *ach other gravely Mollie s besiitlful pink and white far.t had Au*h*d brightly, her sweet grav eyes were Aged wistfully on the child but the taller was quite roiwpue*>«t, her thin ! lips were pr* »»e-1 together as she cool ly surveyed her half stater ftoaa her sunny brown bead to k*r diinty fuot Well Kate do you remember we* asked Motile gently. Hardly W hat were yen doing** I was at * lag my prayers Ibtg t yon sac yeure*“ K'u" relumed Rate loftily "I am a tree thinker Uhe my Cousin Henry "Oh''' ejaculated MoTlle, astounded. "I don’t think. Kate, you knocked be fore you came In.” "Of course not," was the calm reply. "This house and everything here la mine.” Truly this was a promising begin ning. The child evidently had been taught to believe herself a person of great importance, and during the half hour she spent with Mol lie sho con descendingly repeated both her aunt's and the servant’s Injudicious flattery, and unconsciously revealed much of the inner life of the house—revela tions by uo means attractive—and Mollie would have ruthlessly put *he young lady out of her room by the shoulders had she not exercised great self-command. Yet it was very dis heartening. Who had she In the wrorld to love but Kate. And site craved love as a flower needs the sun. It would have made things no better could she have heard Mrs. Anstruther’s com ment as she entered her carriage. "1 cannot l>ear to think of that poor child!” she declared, Impatiently. “What business has a I.'Estrange to be In the care of that unprincipled, underbred woman! She Is already more disliked in Itevsrton than her brother was, and that Is saying much. Oh, why was Amy so weak!" CHAPTER III. “It must be two (lays since Mollle came In to see us," said Joyce An struther one afternoon, looking up from a mass of tangled wool she was sorting. “I hope nothing Is the mat ter?" “Oh, no! I met her this afternoon," responded n deep masculine voice from the depths of a lounge-chair. “She was going to the woods to get moss for the church." "Oh, the Easter decorations! Why didn't she come for me?" Reggie got up and crossed the room. He was a great big fellow, In a rough shooting suit, with fair curly hair, bine eyes and the pleasantest face In the world; while at the present mo ment there was a comical smile on It that would somehow have explained why he was such a favorite In the reg iment la which he had the honor to serve bis queen and country; why all Reverton, besides bis mother and sis ter, loved him. “She did suggest it,” he said, bland ly. “In fact, she was coming here, but I said you were busy.” “Oh, Reggie!” "Don't get excited. Seeing her fare fall- for there is not much disguise about Mollle—I stepped into the breach and went myself.” “Then I hope you did not meet Mad ame Duboli!” exclaimed Joyce, laugh ing. “For I feel sure that she would strongly object to you as un escort.” “Why?” And Reggie leaned against the wide window-seat, and stroked his mother’s great Persian cat, who was sunning himself in the corner. “Why, you old stupid? Because she intends Mollle and her fortune for her adored son, Monsieur Henri Dubois, and no poaching will be allowed.” “That little toad?” he muttered In a curious tone. “Mollle said they were expecting him today. I say, Joyce, do you really think It?” "Mother thinks so,” she replied, glancing at his ruffled face with a suppressed smile. “And certainly madame has been most amiable to Mollle so far. She asked me the other day what Henri was like, for madame was always speaking of him, and Kate quoted him frequently.” "Oh, It is preposterous!” declared the young fellow. "However, wait until she sees him. I shall be very much astonished if she falls In with the arrangement then.” (To be Continued.) FntnlUm of Knl« tiulilcx. The point of view of the Swiss guides is a singularly complex oue. The ordinary guide Is as brave ns a 13oer and his bravery has many of the same peculiarities. He has little sense of sport; he is ever conscious of the desperate dunger of his calling, and, while he is willing and anxious to meet any risk which comes In the nec essary course of events, he has the greatest contempt for the inau who seeks the bright eyes of dangers for their own sake. He is a bit of a fa talist. "See," said one. as some trav el'rs brought down the body of a party who had died in a place as simple as a city street, “death urn come as easi ly on a light mountain as u difficult one.” And again, when the French guides bungled at their tasks: “Those Atulla men know not Mug of accidents; for me, when a nun is once dead I wilt carry him as soon as a sheep" and so sayiug he put one of the tilings on his head and strode down Into the valley w here the mute* walled f r lb Ir burden, A guide of experience will tell you there are only three dangers In m"untaineciing falling stunvs, sud den had weather and the tourist. Isseolll'Mi la Varalaa. "Aprupon of the wonderful an< lent i ruins iu Yucatan.” said a New Orleans I ,ollege prufctwr, "there la one eery ; fortunate circumstance which has pr«> r • led them almost entirely Irwin »p"H > at ion by the Indians It Is currently lielleved by tbe native* all through that part of the country that the ruins are haunted and that devil* will ewrtj away anybody who attempts to mol'd them This *up*r*tliMa has b*#n en ("Waged h| sxplorerw, and U a Min ' »af#s*ta«d tbbs a pi* het oI ••■Id «r* “ — The irst rent American twHel In Kng i land wilt be (mated adjoining tbe new I A •telcMv rbltwey elation Uxiux ll ( sill bs entirely of steel construction. A Young Sfulptr««s' Fine Work. Miss Edith Hope Ogdon, tlio young sculptress, who won tne competition tor the bronze tablet to be presented to the steamship St. Paul, has finished that piece of work and it is now being east In bronze at St. Paul, Minn. The tablet represents a finely executed de sign in low relief of the battleah.p off the coast of Porto Rico, beneath whit h is the legend of the ship’s history, the whole being within a border decora tion, significant cf victory, in naut ical designs Doth artistic and expres Advantage is a better soldier than rashness.—Shakespeare. HO! FOR OKLAHOMA! 11 7ini».,lOQ arr«*» nr* l*ud* to oprn f») *rtilrmnnt. flue for TIIK KI«»U A< HIKI* d#*T"trd to infor mail'll about th«**r land* one \ 91 tW. Single copy. 10r. hub*flbrr.< rmehe ire** ';iuatrated b.xik • »n Oklahoma Vlorgan'i Manual 210 page Kettler«' (juldei with Oh- *e< ilraal limn, 91.00. Map 2fu*. All above. 9175. Audrey. Dirk +. M« rgau, I'erry.O. T We may gi.e advice, but we cannot give conduct.- Prmiklln. When inlying a package of ‘'Faultier Rtarch” auk your grcx nr for tha book of humor that goes with it fra* Contempt is the proper punishment of affectation.—Johnson. 1 lings have tlieli’ use. but don't store them In jrour sUmiach. 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Pullman, who died last Sunday, is said to have been the first man to buy an estate on the St. Lawrence, in the Thousand Islands. In 1864 ha purchased Mother island, now know nas Pullman Island, for $40. He and his brother George camped on the island every summer for a number of years. Seven years after (ho purchase of the island, George Pullman built Castle Rest, one of Hie most beautiful houses on the Island. Ouarireiin Irt Votlnf Incrpaif. Since 1SC4 the total vote at each succe-ifive presidential ele tion has shown an increase over the vote of the preceding contest. From 1864 to 1868 i he gain was 1,700,000; from 1868 lo 1872, 700,000; from 1872 to 1876, 2.000. 1.00; from 1876 to 1880, 800,000; from 1880 to 1884, 80,000; from 1884 to 1888, 1,300,000, an abnormally large Increase, not accounted for by the ad mission of new stale; from 1888 to 1892, 700,000. and from 1892 to 1806, 1.900.000. 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