f DISCON TEN T. Allus loekln’forward an' never satis- fied! This earth. couldn’t suit me with her weather if sheltried. Seems like it’s no difference what kind 0’ days sets in, Sure to find me wishin’ it ’ud change around agin. 'Druther have it rain than have the sun a-beatin‘ so; ’Druther have it sunny than to have to shovel snow; Drn'ther shovel snow than slosh around on rainy days-— Makes me tired to think about blame contrairy ways! —Washington Star. A WAR ROMANCE. BY HELOISE DURANT ROSE. It was breakfast time at Avondalc, and General H-iggersom, for the. fifth time, wondered what kept his daugh- for as he fidgetted wit-h his paper and stirred his hot coffee. Through the open window overlooking the sloping, velvety lawn, honeysuckles peepezi into the old-fashioned room and scent- ed the air with their fragrance; the bright sunshine lighted up the oak- paneled walls, gleam'ed on glasses and silver on the table, and played about the old General’s white head. Just as his patience was at an end the door opened and admitted a tall, handsome girl, with bright blue eyes and a de- termined mouth. She held a big bunch of clematis in her hand. “Where have you been, Mona?” in- quired her father. “Down at the river;‘I found the stone wall near the boathouse ablaze with these blossoms. I am sorry to be late. dear.” “The Southern mail is in,” observed the General, nodding toward a small pile of letters at her plate. She flushed slightly as she laid the clematis on the sideboard, and took her seat at the table. A conscious smile crossed her father’s face as she broke the seal of the first letter. He turned to the paper in his hands, and his eyes caught this heading: “A Ro- mance in Real Life.” He glanced at my the article casually, and then the smile 5 died away; his hands tightened on the paper and his face grew hard and stern while he read the following par- agraph: ‘ “With the inrvalided oflicers return- ing this Week is young Col. Lawrence. who was severely hurt in the charge at San Juan. Among the nurses who went to look after the sick was a handsome young woman whom the Colonel formerly admired. Family misfortunes had forced her to adopt nursing as a profession. ship was renewed, and when the Cole- nel came home he was engaged to his old love. C01. Lawrence is to be mar- ried very shortly. Report says that ho had entangled himself with another iady, who will now find that she must Look elsewhere for consolation.” As he laid dowu the paper the Gen- eral glanced at his daughter. She was sitting, with a dazed expression on her face. gazing at a letter she held. “Father, what does this mean?" she exclaimed, holding out the letter. He took it from her and this is what he read: “24 West Fifty Street. “New York, Sept. 12, 1898. “Dear Mona: You may have seen in the papers an account of my being wounded; I made light of it in my last letter, fearing to alarm you, but the :ruth is I am a. wreck. as the papers have accurately stated. Under the. circumstances I do not feel justified in holding you to your engagement; not- withstanding the pain it causes me to do this I want to release you entirely and leave you free to marry some one who is not so shattered as myself ; but believe me, dearest, that whatever my future life, you will always be shrined deep in my heart of hearts. Your faithful friend, “HENRY LAWRENCE.” “What does it mean!” almbst shout- ed the old General. “It means that your lover is a scoundrel, Mon-a: read this,” and he thrust into her hands the newspaper containing the “Romance in Real Life.” The girl grew white to the lips; a. mist before her eyes pre- vented her for a moment from reading the article; slowly she grasped its full “Be brave, child; be brave,” said her father, as he watched her, anxious- ly. She caught'her breath and rose hur- riedly from the table, crossed the room to the open window, and leaning there with the honeysuckles brushing :gainst her sunny brown hair, looked out across the old lawn with unseeing ",w' After a. moment‘s silence, the girl urned a pale face toward her father: 'I will be brave. but leave me to my- . -lf for a while,” and crushing the let- er in her hand, she hastily left the com. It was a terrible blow to the Gener- l; he had always liked Col. Lawrence ind consented to the engagement just efore the young man was ordered to ‘uba. Both Mona and her father had :0 thoroughly believed in Lawrence’s ove and faith that his letter and the, tory in the newspaper came upon hem like a. bolt from a calm sky. . ona’s two younger sisters were away .3 a visit, and her brother was prac- icing law in New York. Since their . other’s death, five years before, she rad been her father’s housekeeper and evoted companion. Though fond of .is other children, Mona was the apple 1? his eye, and that any one should ause her pain seemed to him incredi- llc. Pacing the rooms wrathfully, he ave vent to his feelings in swearing olubly. “The sooundrel! I should ike to horsewhlp him for a w'help of a w if he Were not wounded. What are is hurts to the stub he has, given. Their friend- I Mona—ah! when Gilbert hours this—" and then the General remembered that his son was coming home to a dance .to be given the next week at their : neighbor‘s, Mrs. Welland’s. It was a satisfaction to have P. manaround to whom he could. give vent to his out- raged feelings. As though in answer to his thoughts. the butler at that 'moment'bro-ught in ,a telegram. “Yes, Gilbert was com— ing, and, fortunately, a day earlier than expected, bringing a friend with him for the ball. Just as well to dis- tract her attention,” thought her fath- er, as Mona joined him with her hat on and a letter in her hand. “Going out, dear?” “Only to the village to post a note.‘ “To him ‘2” “Yes,” she replied, with a catch in her breath. “I have written a. few lines to say that his views upon the Subject of our engagement entirely co- incide with mine.” . “My brave girl.” “Don’t say a word more, now, fath- ,er; I can’t bear it. " “Gilbert is coming tomorrow at 5 with an old college friend, who, it seems, has just turned up in New York.” “I am glad,” said Mona, quietly, and . then calling to :her dogs, she walked ' quickly away, while her father watch- led her tall, slight figure disappearing 3 through the trees down the road to the ' lodge gate. . Gilbert Higgerson was a good—heart- ed, rather jovial specimen of his pro- fession, loving outdoor life and al- ways stealing off for a day at Avon- dale when he could manage to escape the routine of his office. He arrived in high spirits with his friend, a Major Laurie, just returned from Puerto Rico. The two men had not met for nearly ten years, and each seemed equally glad to renew his college friendship. Major Laurie was a tall, line-looking fellow with blond hair .and mustache, a slight lisp, and an eyeglass stuck in his right eye. soon as they were alone the General poured out his indignation and woe . to his son. who was naturally much in- ' censed at the behavior of Mona-‘5 . fiance. “Pity that your friend is an officer ‘and just home from the war; it will , keep the wound open,” added his fath- I er. “Confound it, so it will; I am deuced- ly sorry for Mona No wonder she is cut up. But as Laurie is sure to know Lawrence, we must be careful not to show him that Lawrence has hurt us. Mona is plucky enough and must force herself to be jolly for a couple of- days till Laurie takes his depart- ure.” “Jolly! Poor girl, how can she be '3" :sighed the General. i "i should like to wring that rascal -; I neck,” exclaimed Gilbert, impetuously, “and he of all men, whom we all liko'l ; so much.” “That is just where it hurts so,” an- swered his father. 3 Mona lliggcrson proved herselfatrue soldier's daughter, and welcomed their guest with graceful hospitality and managed to hide her grief under light hadinage and smiling face; only her father and brother could see what an effort she made. and. though they ap- plauded her pride, their hearts bled : for her suli'ering.” 1, “By George,” exclaimed Maj-0r L-au- ‘rie, (after excusing herself early in itlie evening, Mona had left the three ,Imon in the billiard room smoking.) "but Miss Mon-a is stunning. If I were , not engaged to the dearest girl in the I world, I should lose my hear-t to your ' sister." ' I “I did not know we had to congratu4 ' late you, old fellow.” "When does the happy event come off?” “Very soon; you’ll be invited.” ““7110 is she?” asked Gilbert, inter- ested. . “A Miss Sterling, whose nature veri- fies her name; have known her since . lshe was a girl.” “Rather anxious time for her when you were wounded,” suggested the General. “Oh, but I was not in much danger, you know; now some of the fellows got so cut up you would hardly recog- nize them. There was poor Lawrence -—_(both his listeners started)——one leg clean gone, the other up to the. knee, one arm off, and a scar across his face and the plucky chap just smiled through it all!“ ' , Father and son exchanged glances. “He pulled through, thanks to the devoted nursing he got,” continued Laurie, unconscious of the interest his words aroused. “1 never saw that man down until yesterday, when he I collapsed as though shot.” i “How was that?” asked Gilbert, in a. constrained voice. “Well, you see, it was this way; he’s very reticent, still, we all knew he was devoted to some girl at' home, or spoke about her; couldn’t get him into the slightest flirtation with any one. When we came back together he spoke for the first time to me about his affair. ‘You see. Laurie, I am such a wreck; should I marry a girl when she might haverto nurse me? and then. at best, I'm not a whole man; will nave but one sound arm and only part of one leg to offer her.’ By George, I felt for the poor devil when he talked like that. Well, I suggested to try her and see what she thought about it. Write and offer to release her. He caught at the idea. ‘But i would not want to be married out of pity, but would just state the facts and leave her free to decide,’ said be. ‘And what do you think she’ll write. I asked him. ‘I think that she is too . faithful to give me up,’ he answered, and ’pon my Word—scar or no soar-— he looked so proud and handsome as he spoke, I only wished his sweetheart could have seen him.” A5» though he never mentioned her namc= TIT-”E EVENIN “And then?" asked GIIbefl.‘ as Laurie paused in his narrative. “011, then he wrote, alluding to his being a wreck, and referring. to the account in the papers, and yesterday her answer came; I was in his rooms when he got her note—just a short one, but he turned white, and said bitterly, ‘She writes that my views upon the subject of our engagement ending meet her own—she releases me, evidently without regret, thankful to be free from what might have been a burden to her.’ I tried to cheer him up; he gave me one look, such as you see in a hunted beast as you shoot it down, and, by Jove, hepkeeled right over. and called his man. He came round presently and begged me not to men- tion the subject again.” “Laurie, for God’s sake, explain matters a little more,” cried Gilbert, who had risen from his chair in great excitement. . The Major started at his friend in astonishment. "Yes, Sir,” cried the General, equal- ly roused, “you don’t know how much depends upon what you have been telling. Col. Lawrence is engaged to marry my daughter Mona.” “The devil!” and the eyeglass dropped from its habitual place. “And here’s news of his engagement to another woman!” _ “To another woman?” echo-ed Lau— .'ie, evidently in hopeless amazement. “The nurse who took care of him. There is a flaring account of it in to-day’s Reporter.” “Damn the newspapers; it’s all a lie,” cried Laurie, fumbling for his eyeglass and almost dropping his lisp. “They have mixed our name up; it is I that am engaged to the nurse Miss Sterling, whom I just mentioned; Lawrence has never looked at any other woman nor had a. thought ex— cept for his fiancee; I can swear to that.” “But his letter,” began the General. “All his confounded chivalry; wish- L-ng to give Miss Mona a chance to be free of an invalid; why, he’s more a man now, with legs and an arm 01f, than half the whipper-snappers one meets every day.” “What is to be done?” cried Gilbert. “My sister is nearly buoken—hearted—" “And Lalwrence ditto; there’s just one thing to do. Where’s the time table?” and the Major was on his feet inspecting the mantelpiece. “What do you mean?” Dert. , “I mean to take a train to New York to—night, if there’s one that will get me there.” ~ “Nonsense.” “Do you think I am going to see Law- ,rence. who saved my life at the risk ilf his own go through another night fif dQSpair.” “But the ball?” _ “Hang the ball.” I “By thunder, sir, if what you say its the true explanation of the situa- tion, then you have made three peg— olc very happy to-uight,” added the - General. . “Tell your sister that I am off for New York, and got a note from her. lWhat time does the twin leave?" “There is one at 11:45, if you really mean to go.” “If you will kindly order a trap for £110. I’ll get ready now,” said Laurie, looking at his watch and relapsing into his lisp and draawl. A few minutes later Gen. Higger- son stood holding Mona, who, in a 3pretty pink dressing gown, was so“.- asked Gil- I n I . wing her heart out for joy ' in her :fat-her‘s arms. The 11:45 train tow: ,lIajor Laurie back to New York. In- side his vest pocket reposed a short iote'staiued with tears. ’ I At 6 o’clock next morning a thun— lering rap at the door of Col. Law- zrence’s room brought a Sleepy, half- :zlressed valet to Major Laurie, who demanded instant admittance. . “I hope. sir. there’s no bad news,” said the valet. respectfully, “.but the. Colonel has been so ill ever since you off yesterday and has; not slept this light.” “Bad news? No, no, man—the best tour master has had this many a lay. Hello. Lawrence; may I come h, old fellow?” and Major Laurie walked into the adjoining bedroom. His friend started up in bed at his mtrance, and tried to ask a question. out Mona’s note'was in his hand be- ?ore he had time to frame the words. ‘She will be here herself in a few 'IlOlll'S," said Laurie, and discreetly turned toward the window and pull-ed 1p the blind; the warm sun filled the room with brightness, and a happy tight shone in the Colonel’s eyes as 1e read the few hurried lines. “Laurie, Laurie,” he cried, as his friend siezed his outstretched hnnd: “she’s true to me, after, all. Read :hat.” He handed Mona’s letter to Laurie. “My darling,” she wrote, “forgive :ne for misunderstanding your letter. i cannot free you from our engage- n’ent as long as I realize that you .ove me and that I "can be of use to 'you. What matters to me a loss of in arm or a leg, as long as you have oody enough left to hold your soul to- gether. I am yours till God cal’s :hat soul home to Himself. Your loving Mona.” Toward noon of that day Major Laurie had a vision of- Mona with her lrms around her lover's neck, heard i murmured “My darling—at last.” lnd he hastily left to themselves tW0 if the happiest hearts in New York. As he turned to Mona’s brother in :he next room, wiping his eyeglass. which had suddenly become misty. :le said below his breath, “By Jove. l rather think I’ve done a good day’s work.” . ‘ (Thewlncidontsof "this story are uku-1rom _llfe.-£l‘~he author.) ‘ . 73 I was in a fearful funk, - new joyful cry, and from Lawrence. ‘ Moody and commlserated him on his (iGAZETEE THE “OPEN noon-v An Applied to the Philippines It is Not Free Trade. It is a fearful and wonderful error into which some American journals have fallen in this country, as well as some of the London editors, in their comments upon the “open door” pol- icy, to be applied to the Philippines. They assume that this pjolicy is, as Ithe Westminster Gazette says, “the application of the free trade principle to am American possession-4a. tremen- dous departure, the signiflmnce of ‘ which is hardly yet realizable.” The “open door" does not mean free trade at all. The door is not to be open, save as it is open to all alike, upon the same conditions. The ex- planation of Secretary of State Hay confirms this statement. He inter- prets the term as meaning that the tairiff to be put in force in the Philip- pines will bear equally upon the im- portations of all nations. No advan- tage will be given to the products of any country, not even to those'of the Uni-ted States. The “open door” means that the market of the Bhilippines will be exactly as accessible to France, England, Germ-any or the exporters of any other country, as it will be acces- sible to the producers of the United States. We deny ourselves any ad- vantage, and will collect the same duo tics upon our own imports as we will collect upon the imports from others. The islands will be under American administration and the duties will be collected by American officers. If there be a surplus of revenue above the expenditures for government and public improvements, that surplus will of course be turned into the treas- ury of the United States. The Philippines export far more than they import. The figures for 1896 were; Total exports, $20,175,000; total imports, $10,631,250; exports to the United States, $4,892,857; imports from the Uni-ted States, $162,446. Those statistics show clearly enough why the United States would be acting against its own interests to establish free trade with the Philippines. It is to be assumed that under American administration the exchange of pro- ducts between the United States and the Philippines will be less one-sided. Freed from the discriminatingSpanish tarilf, that market will be as open to the United States as to the rest of the world. But this Government will continue to protect its hemp, its su- gar and its tobacco at home, as well as the labor engaged in these indus- tries, which could not be brought into competition with the cheap natiVe la- bor of the tropical archipelago. Ways in BIexico. The arrangement of furniture in a Mexican house is much more formal than in the United States. It is a very common sight to see a splendidly fur- nished parlor with a ronv of straight backed chairs all alike with their backs against the wall and as close together as they can be placed. Heavy single doors, such as are used in the Unlited States, are practically unknown in Mexican houses either at entrances or between interior rooms. All doors open in the middle, and are fastened with bolts top and bot- tom. Exterior doors are always fit- ted with glass panels, for they also serve as windows. All such doors opening on the street or opén court are fitted with solid shutters that are folded at the sides out of sight when not in use. . A good Mexican cook relieves the mistress of the house of worry and responsibility in a manner that is al- most unknown in the United States. The Cook is given so much a day, and with this amount she will purchase each morning all the provisions for the day, even the staples that are usually bought in large quantities in other countries. On a dollar a‘day a cook will provide a very good table -for a family of three or four, and get enough beans and tortillas and chile to set the servants' table besides. They can really do better than their mistresses, because they can usually drive sharper bargains with the mar‘ ket men of their own class, and they have more, patience to haggle over the last penny—The Modern Mexican. Wheeler’s Coolness In Battle. During the battle of New Hope Church, “Fighting Joe” Wheeler, who was, as usual out with the confeder- ate firing lines, was saluted by an ni'de-de-camp: “Gen. Walker’s com- pliments, sir. The General intends an advance over this ground and would like to know if there is any masked artillery on your front." “I’ll soon find out, Major Ross,” said Gen. Wheeler; and, beckoning to his staff, he galloped forward to a slight eminence and planted a guidon. A moment later a pull! of smoke in the distance, and the shrilling of a shell as it flew oven: them showed what was ahead. - "Major, you may tell Gen. Walker that there is a. masked battery in front of this position,” said Gen. Wheeler, giving his horse the rein. “But isn't that a. rather risky war of unmasking a flattery," ventured Major Ross. “The first shots always fly high.” was the cool reply—San anclsco -Wave. ‘ Moody and the Slnless Man. Some time ago a man who claimed perfection went in the Evangelist low level of Christian experience. Mr. Moody, in a kind manner, asked his caller if he never sinned nor did any wrong. ' . “No; I have not sinned for years. neither have I done anything that was wrong,” was the prompt reply. “Well, I'm glad to know it.” said Mr. Moody “but before I am convinced 11 would like to ask your wife."—Ladios’ Jame Journal. ade, A THE J. 3. WILLIAM! CO. ‘ GLASTONIURV. CONN. lune or mun-I- nun. sun-om Ian-I. y soap firms in America...... The , .1 8: Wzllzama Ca, ofGlastonbzzm Conn. They are famous for purity , of prod not and superiorrkcellmce ofall their goods. They recommend, , lvorlnc as the BEST washingr powder. , as. . . Youll recommend it too after you have tried one package. A cake of white Glycerine 7bilet Scannsweeffmemnt and 49/125111qu . .' is put in every package of Ivorine." one ofthe oldest A PARIS SUGGESTION. "'I'_ a ll. W ‘LLg-M. . J 2.: am A Home Jacket. cut square in the neck and turned in to form a. trill, above four rows of puflings. The shoulders are outlined with a shaped collar, which forms a point on either side of back, and is of plain silk, covered with guimpure lace, the ‘outer edge being finished with a. chiffon trill, carried down either side of the front in cascade effect. The sleeves are quite full, gathered in at the wrist and finished with a. frill. Her Deductions. “I believe that you used to knov. Mrs. Brown. did you not?" asked the woman. “Brown? Brown?” returned the old- fashioncd woman thoughtfully. “i don't seem to place her. “’11th Mrs. Brown was it?” “Mrs. Mary Mehitabcl Brown.” an- swered the new woman. “Oh you must have met her.” “Mrs. Mary Mehitable Brown.” re- peated the old-fashioned woman. “No. .I don‘t recall her. 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