Ir\ tKe Fowler’s SncSLre^ ^ ^ Bv M. B. M ANWELL chapter vm. A few hours later Temple-Dene was eb ize with lights that flashed down 0,1 a brilliant scene. Dinner was Just i°'" D and the gentlemen as well as the ladies had deserted the dining room; for outside, under the solemn Christ mas stars, and drawn up in a semi < irele on the snow-covered terrace, were the mummers shouting in coarse unison an old world catch: "God rest you, mercy gentlemen. Get nothing you dismay!” In the large hall, where the vivid holly berries blazed red on the stee! armor of the knightly figures, and In festoons on the tapestried walls,a good ly company was assembled—the house party of guestH, with a background of the domestic of ttie establishment. And tills is England, and an Eng lish Christmas eve!” A pair of small, thin hands were childishly clapped. Oh, 1 never dreamed it would be so lovely, go delightful!” A broad smile went round, for the excited speaker was the bride. "Wonders will never cease,” silently thought Gervls, as ho st—*————————————— How c*n we listen to the story tfw Joy. hells are telling and feel one scrap of i doubt?" “1 wish I were real good, like you " sighed Gladdy. "Leila, do you know sometimes, quite lately, a strong feel ing has come 10 me that my life will be a short one? i haven’t enough stamina in me to live.” * *>he stretched out her thin little hands to warm them at the blaze of the wmod lire. Leila gazed from them to her in profound amazement. Was this how a happy bride talked, then? And on Christmas eve, too! when the thought of Christmas peace was warming each heart. “Shall I send Qervis to you?” she said, softly, wondering a little at her own strength. But Gladdy, unheeding, continued to stare wistfully into the leaping blaze, I a,1d the Christmas hells pealed on through the frosty air. CHAPTER IX. Christmas day, with its happy greet ings and its gilts, its peaceful services its feasting of the poor and its great home, Jinner, was drawing to a close. It night, and the merrymakings at their height. The old mansion of Temple-Dene, every nook and cranny of it, was filled with guests, who had come from far and near, bidden to the festivities. Round a monster Christmas tree daueed happy children, eager to grasp tlm gifts dealt out to them by Santa < luus, a stately figure, snow-covered and holly-decked, sham icicles hang ing from his hair and beard, nobody guessing that, under the disguise was Gervls himself. He, and Gladdy also, had thrown themselves with childish glee into the evening’s amusements; while Leila and little Syb, fairly exhausted by the toil of decorating the hall, the gallery and the numerous rooms, were well con tent to look on at the revels In which the whole establishment, guests and servants alike, were joining. There was one exception, however. In the quiet, distant library, Fran cis Templeton sat among his dumb friends, the long row of books. He alone, the master of the house, was absent trom the Christmas rejoicings. Never more would lie mingle with his fellow men. But in the revelry now at its height he was not even missed. "We must have 'Hir Roger do Cover ley’ and tho't supper!” at last cried Lady Jane. it was so long since the poor lady had tasted the joy of entertaining her neighbors that she threw herself into the business of the moment with gen uine zest. ’’My dear!” She seized the skirts of daddy's silver brocade dress as the girl fled past with a couple of flushed, eager children, one on each side. The bride had apparently cast off her mel ancholy of the previous night, and was radiantly gay. “You must dance ’Sir Roger’ with Barnes, our good old but ler. you know. You must, really!” in sisted Lady Jane. “Oh, but Mlth Templeton ith going to show uth the big black box where the poor lady was shut up dead!” lisped a fair-haired boy in blue velvet and point lace. “Never mind, little man, I'll take you up to the gallery after the dance is over.’* Gladdy stooped te kiss the disap pointed, rosy mouth. Presently the whole company who were not. dancers crowded close to see the popular, old-fashioned dance led off by the dainty, fragile bride, in her gleaming jewels and shimmering gown, and the venerable, white-haired Barnes, the trustiest of the Temple Dene retainers. At the opposite end of the two long rows of dancers was ijeila Desmond, trails of scarlet holly berries on her white gown and in her sunny hair, her partner being the small boy in blue velvet, daddy's lisping admirer. tTo be continued. 1 THE BASHFUL MAN. Npcillpssly Aim mi'll (It* Y'mmg l iidy Coverliii; Ills Grip. A bashful young man had sat for some time in tile terminal station at Philadelphia, waiting for his train to be announced. His grip he had shoved under his seat. Finally he jumped up and sought the train announcer for the third time. He was told that his train time had at last arrived. Then the young man remembered his grip.which he had left under the seat in the wait ing room. Hurrying back, he was amazed to find a beautiful girl occupy ing the place he had left a moment be fore. His grip was hidden by her skirts and the bashful young man saw no way of getting at it. He feared that he would miss his tiain. so he decided to speak to the young lady. Strutting up to her in a flustered state, his in tention to politely ask her to allow him to get his grip was forgotten and he blurted out with: "Pardon me, lady, but you atv» sitting on a nail and might tear your dross." With a bound the girl was out of t he seat,when the young man grabbed his grip and fairly ran through the waiting room and to his train. The girl blushed as others sit ting near giggled and she, too, hurried out. to the train shed and waited there for her train. Neeil Not Wlro lloiin. The western classification committee, in session at. Hot Springs, Ark., has decided not to require the wiring of boxes containing hoots and shoes, mil linery goods and other small articles. A protest from Milwaukee shipper* made by Secretary H. B. Wilkins of thr Merchants and Manufacturers' as sociation. was the cause of action — Milwaukee Journal. State Capital Observations. Expressions Emulative for the Good of Republican Supremacy. Much interest is centered in the re ception and ball to lie given Governor Dietrich on the evening of January 3d, the former to be held in the governor’s mansion and the latter in the audito rium. It will be a state function with brilliant trimmings, and as it is an al most forgotten custom in Nebraska, the affair will no doubt set a very lively pace for many social gatherings during the legislative session. The local committee having charge of the arrangements for the reception and ball are Messrs. J. T. Dorgan. K. C Rewick and J. (', Neacrest, members of the Gomtnereial club who are acting in con junction with the following gentle men from the governor's staff: Messrs. J. C. Miles of Hastings. C. ,T. Rills and G. E. Jenkins of Fairbury, Charles M. Keefer. Lincoln, and Dr. J. Cameron Anderson of Omaha. It is the inten tion to make the ball an event of great prominence which will be attended by people from every portion of the state, and an occasion which will not only do great honor to Governor Dietrich but also reflect great credit upon the state at large. * * Charles Weston, state auditor-elect, beyond announcing the selection of H. A. Babcock as insurance deputy, said none of the remainder of his office force could be announced. He says be has them in mind but is not yet ready to give the names to the public. Mr. Weston was very generally sought af ter by his friends all day. In the eve ning lie renewed acquaintances made while regent of the state university at the faculty reception given to the chancellor. Air. Weston will move to Lincoln for his term when he comes down next week for the state officers’ meeting on December 14. His daugh ter is in school near Chicago and he has no family beside. The position of insurance deputy is of great importance and the selection of Mr. Babcock is said to be acceptable to old line and fraternal companies alike. Mr. Babcock was state auditor fortwo terms, being elected in 188‘>. lfe was succeeded by T. If. Renton in 1880. He was insurance deputy sev eral years ago for a short period. The rumor to ithe effect that Oov. Dietrich would not occupy the palatial state mansion was regretted on all sides, but the report seems to hare emanated from an irresponsible source as it is his excellency's intention to not only occupy the mansion but dame rumor is responsible for the little morsel of gossip that ere tiie end of the governor’s term of office he will have added the first ladv of the state to share.it with him. One thing can be set down in the program as a certainty. Society will have quite a number of invitations to participate in some verv swell receptions as the governor's daughter is a budding belle who, witli -Mrs. Colonel Miles, herself a social figure, will certainly set society circles in a whirlpool of happy anticipation. K K 0 000 have been called by the treasurer. Interest on these warrants ceased on the 8th. Headquarters of aspirants for state senatorship have been established so far as follows: E. 11. Henshaw, ex Lovernor Crounse and 1). E. Thomp son, Lindell hotel, while Mr. Meikle john has fitted up a private house at * ifteenth and M. m. at Perry S. Heath, secretary of the re publican national committee, passed through Lincoln recently cn route to Washington from the west. M. Heath was over elated with conditions u» he found them since election and in re marking among other things said: - I here is more rejoicing in Nebraska t han any place I visited, and when you find a people redeeming a state after the experience of those in Nebraska you can put them down as the best of sound government citizens. They will give the country two United States senators oaf the pure republican tvpe.” As a general proposition those he-1 acquainted with the methods of Gov ernor-elect Dietrich say lie is eliminat ing from the race all applicants tor the responsible positions in the insti tutions who by tljeir age appear to have passed tire progressive time of life. This brings new life and energy into the management of the institu tions which will lie more than appre ciated by those most intimately con nected with them. m «t From all sides comes tire information tiiat Mr. Dietrich has the faculty of stating in a very concise manner to applicants for position just how the land lays in their particular locality. I here is no mincing oi’ words such as brought untold -agony upon Governor Poynter when lie was staving off the hosts of office seekers. On the con trary. Mr. Dietrich informs candidates plainly whether their quest is hopeless. •t * I he governor is not paying muen at tention to recommendations coming from men outside of the line of work to which the candidates are seeking appointment. As an instance, it is stated that prominent politicians out side of Grand Army circles said some good words for a certain candidate for head of one of the soldiers' homes. Mr. Dietrich is reported to have in formed them that their word in that matter would not count, lie wanted to hear from the soldiers and those who knew what they were talking about. A A <'ongresman E. .T. Burkett is now in Washington. Upon his arrival in the White Uity he was the recipient of hearty handshakes and congratula tions by his friends. Mr. Burkett will be able to do more for Nebraska in the way of getting appropriations for needed public buildings this session of congress than lie did during the last, owing to the fact that the affairs of the country are in the hands of uieu who believe in its upbuilding, « * The senatorial tight is experiencing a slight lull, and office seekers are having an inning, but in a few days it is expected the race for the senator ships will be on in full force. Mem bers of the next legislature are ex pected to be in Lincoln frequently from now on for conferences with po litical leaders. 1). E. Thompson has his worked on the field at all times, and the other candidates are commenc ing to line up. R R The retiring state trasurer has just filed his quarterly statement ending November ;to. Jt is estimated that after all disbursements have been made the actual amount of cash Treas urer Meserve will have on hand tc turn over to his successor will be less than $150,000. The amounts on hand n the several funds are us follows: General fund.$ 49,594.40 Sinking. 56,165.33 Permanent school. 105,968.68 Temporary school. 297,047.96 Permanent university. 2,620.87 Agricultural college endow’. 22,274.38 Temporary university. 1,100.76 State relief. 115.4-1 Hospital insane. 5,076.06 State library. 16,427.83 University cash. 29,083.72 Normal library. 966.88 Penitentiary special labor;. 262.88 Penitentiary land. 2,358.0# Agri. and Meehan, arts. l'*,831.80 U. S. Agri. Exp. station- 2,153.87 Totttl.$615,018.34 V w The appointments so far made on the military staff of the governor are as follows: C. J. Bills, Fairbnry, in spector general; J. Cameron Anoo-son, Omaha, surgeon general; George E. Jenkins, Falls City, quartermaster general; aides, M. E. Mills, of McCook, Charles M. Keefer of Lincoln and C. .!. Miles of Hastings. * .lames J. Roberts of Lincoln ia slated for a position in the office of See* retary of State Marsh. Marsh has practically decided upon the balance of his office force, but the announce ments have not yet been made. at at An engraved proclamation with a border of mourning has been received at the capitol from Governor Lind of Minnesota. The proclamation was an announcement of the death of Senator Cushman K. Davis. at at Brad P. Cook is to secure a pood po sition in the land commissioner's office again, he having held the place before under several republican administra tions. at at There is some little anxiety in the city and over the state over the prob able rcapportionuient of representa tives in congress. Nebraska is in the wake of the loss of one should such action be taken. at at The'aisles between the book racks in the state library been furnished with carpets laid over a soft mat pre paration of crinkled stiff paper that deadens every sound. There are more or less miss-givingi about a gift’s affections. Th. W. C. T. r.'i UlHt, A new departure Is proposed by th* Woman's Christian Temperance I’niOA of Indiana. That body has resolved to present a memorial to the national convention, to be held at Washington, D. C., to create a new department to enfon« and maintain the purity of liquors, and that congress be peti tioned to pass a law that only pure whiskies be sold at saloons, instead of adulterated liquors. By the enact ment of such a law the W. C. T. U. concludes that the profits would be reduced and the saloons would be forc ed to quit business. Proof That Their CIiUIim Are Xew. A traveler just returned from a tour of southern Italy says that one of the peculiar customs of the peas ants is the wearing of price marks on new suits of clothes. Whereas in other countries the dealer's ticket and tag are removed the moment a suit is bought, in the sunny toe and heel of the Kuroi>oan "boot" they are fastened on the tighter and worn until they fall off. The object of this, presum ably, is to show neighbors that you have new clothes, bought on such a day and costing so much, at So-and So's. The same trawlers says that the Paris boulevards are literally crowded just now with dog barbers. Swf«t Potato*** Draw the Rata. A veteran provision dealer is au thority for the statement that nothing will draw rats like sweet potatoes. They seem to be able to smell this toothsome vegetable from afar, and will come In drove3 wherever sweet potatoes are stored. In proof of his assertion, this dealer said that he nev er kept potatoes in his cellar with other vegetables, but placed them up in a dry loft. Having a large cold storage chest In his cellar, he had previously tried the experiment of placing a basket of sweet potatoes inside, and although the rats could not juncture the walls, they did gnaw the woodwork of the chest, trying to get at the tubers. FROM BRYAN’S OWN CITY Comm- » Ntartllne Story—Aa O|0in Let ter That Will Cam* a Senaatlon. LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 8.—(Special.)— At No, 2115 O'street, this city, la the II. & M1. wallpaper house. “B. & M.” are the Initial letttTs of the proprie tors, Mar. A. C. Bonsor and Mr. O. E. Myers, The senior partner, Mr Bon sor, is a well-known and highly re spected citizen, and no one has ever doubted his truthfulness. It la, there fore, the pronounced opinion in Lin coln and the state generally that the significant and very strong statements< made la Mr. Bmisor’s letter will go unchallenged. After explaining his willingness that the matter be given the fullest possible publicity In the public interest, Mr. Bonsor proceeds: I have Buffered untold misery and pain for over ten years. My kidneys were diseased. I tried many so-called remedies, but they did me no good. I saw an advertisement of Dodd's Kid ney Pills, and I bought eome, and com menced to use them at once. I had not been taking them three days before I began to Improve. For years I had not had one good night’s sleep, and before the first box of the Dodd's Kid ney Pills were all used, I could sleep all night without pains. I ant now completely cured, and have not a pain or ache left, I cannot recommend Dodd’s Kidney Pills too highly, for they are unexcelled as a kidney rem edy. Yours truly, A. C. BONSOR. No. 2115 O street, Lincoln, Neb. Dodd’s Kidney Pills always cure. 50o a box. All dealers. The Dreember Atlantic. Tbe December Atlantic contain* much notable poetry. It opens with, some delightful and hitherto, unprint ed verses by James Russell Lowell; it elsewhere contains “The Bird of Passage,” the grand ode read by Owen Wist.er at the dedication of the Bostoc Symphony hail (aiready so. much discussed), which appears here for the first time in its entirety, while Stuart Sterne, Hildegarde Hawthorne,, and others contribute brilliant shorter poems, the whole exhibiting unusual excellence and variety. The nujnbei contains Christmas tales and is upoa the whole excellent throughout. The December Century will abound in Action, some of it with a distinc tively holiday flavor. Besides Bertha Runkie’s romance of old Paris and Hamlin Garland's- tain- of today, there will be a short story by Henny James called “Broken Wings;” “The Lace Camisole,” by L. B. Walford, author of “The Baby's Grandmother;'* “A Hired Girl,” by Edwin Asa Dix, au thor of “Deacon Bradbury;” “Ghosts that Became Famous,’* a Christmas fantasy by Carolyn Wells, and “While the Automobile Ran Down,’’ a Christmas extravaganza by Charles Battell Loomis. “la Lighter Vein” will include "The Village Store, Christmas Eve,” in rhyming couplets, by Robert L. Dodd. Harvard Men front Everywhere Harvard's cosmopolitanism is well Il lustrated in the latest catalogue, whicn shows that her students are drawn from no less than thirty-nine of the forty-five states, as well as from Ari zos.a, Oklahoma and the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Porto Rico, the Philippines, Cuba. Japan, the Canad ian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Kamchatka, Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Bul garia and Norw'ay. Partisan Radge* Barred. Political buttons cannot be worn in Canada during the heat of a campaign. This is due to a clause in the dominion franchise act which says that nc per son shall exhibit any sign of his po litical faith after tbe official nomina tions are made. A suspended street car conductor get* no fares. There's always room at the top— but few men care to dwell In an attic.