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Show AN IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUeC. A Postponement of the Annual Meet- ing on the Adv:c3 of Mr. Parnell. Lincoi.x, Neb.. June President e ment. Upon receipt of PnrnaTs advice the members of the Executive Committee of the League were wired Ms wish cs. Thirty-thre- e delegates, ineluding the officers, replied favoring a compliance, three opposing it and three could not be reached. Parnell s cablegram was in answer to one from Fitzgerald to him and OBrien urging a representation at Philadelphia, from across the water, and asking particularly for the presence of O'Hrien and some Protestant Nationalist.' President Fitzgerald points out that a similar postponement of the Chicago took place in IsSti upon Parnell's advice owing to the difficulty of sparing suitable representatives. Mr.Fitzgerald added that any statement that the postponement is in any maimer connected with the abominable murder of Dr. Cronin, is absolutely false.n - Presidents Action. asiiington, June 3. The Masonic The Relief Committee telegraphed the President this alternoon urging the appointment of a national committee to take charge of sanitary affairs at the scene of the disaster. It was urged that the presence of so many decaying corpses would breed pestilence there besides polluting the waters of streams, afflicting all the country between Pittsburg and New Orleans. President Harrison conferred with Gen. Schoiield and shortly after Surgeon General Hamilton was summoned to take part in the conference. The fact was developed that the National Sanitary Corps, if such it may be called, is composed of physicians located at various points. Dr. A. T. Kinson would confer with and assist Pennsylvania State Hoard of Health in any measures it might institute and of the public health and comfort Surgeon-Genera- l Hamilton would be ready to give advice or assistance so whatever was undertaken might be by officers of sanitation and authority. Instructions in accordance with this decision were at once sent to Dr. Atkinson by Surgeon General Hamilton. The following telegram was received this evening by President Harrison from Governor Heaver: Sheriff of Cambria County says he cannot control the situation without the aid of troops. People are fairly housed and good order prevails. Supplies of food are e.pial to the demand. Supplies of food and clothing are still greatly needed. Couse rvative esti. mates place the loss of life at from 5,000 to and loss of property from 10,00.1, to $30,000,000. People are at work heroically, and will have a large force tomorrow clearing away the debris. Sympathies of the world are feelingly ex. pressed. One telegram from England gives $1,000. Help comes from all quur-terIt greatly encourages our people. I will communicate with you if anything unusual occurs. An official of the War Department learned of the existence of f.00 tents a Pittsburg, which by order of General Schoiield, after consulting with the President, were turned over to the local authorities. The wreck of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal is the most serious result of the Hood in the Potomac. The canal cost more than fll.OOJ.OUO. Since its commencement the total expenditures have reached nearly $40,000,000. Senator Gorman says thccunal will have to be abandoned, as the company is unable to raise means with which to make repairs. The Messenger of Warning. Johnstown, la., June 3. Jury. Eirarrassmt Johnstown, Penn., June 5. The proceeded to South Fork aud jury BY SUSAN A name- less Paul Revere lies somewhere among the numerous dead. Who he is may never bo known, but his ride will he famous in local history. Mounted on a grand big bay horse he came riding down the pike which passes through Couemaugh to Johnstown, like some angel of wrath of old, shouting his Run for your lives portentous warning to the hills, run to the hills. The people crowded out of their houses along the thickly settled streets, awestruck and wondering. Nobody knew him and some thought he was a maniac and laughed. On at a deadly pace rode this man, still ringing out his awful cry. In a few moments, however, there came a cloud of ruin down the broad streets and down the narrow a.le.s, grinding, twisting, hurling, overturning, crashing and annihilating the weak and strong alike. It was the charge of the Hood, wearing its coronet of ruin and devastation, whieli grew at every instant of its progress. Forty feet high, some say, and thirty according to others, was the sea and it travelled with a swiftness like that which lay hidden in the heels of Mercury. On and cm raced the rider, and on and Dozens of people on rushed the wave. took heed of the warning and ran up the hills. With the poor but faithful rider it was an unequal coutest. Just as ho turned across the railroad bridge the mighty wave fell upon him, and horse, rider and bridge all went into chaos together. : Losses on the Potomac. Fi:eii.kkk, Mtl., Juno !. The loss in thi3 county along the Monocacy will Loss sustained foot up about $200,000. by the towns along the valley of the Iuto mac from the Point of Rocks to Harper's Ferry, including the latter place, will aggregate $250,000, not embracing losses sustained by the Hatimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, in the villages of Point of Rocks, Knoxville, Westerton, Herlin, Sandy Hook and Harper's Ferr.v, all located on the Potomac, people are desot them lost aiT titute and in need. Most and car loads of supplier they had on earth are being sent to them. her oMfdncd servants whoss Is, or should be, solemn and engrossing. Is there really a law against dancing, then!" asked Elsie, timidly. Not for such as you. To a fiir young life like yours, such amusements, when partaken of in moderation, aro natural and harmless. Ami for myself, there are many compensations -- ttie privilege ot ministering to the aged and sorrowful, of sharing their joys and consoling their griefs, and, sweetest of all, the close relation which I bear to COOI.tt-OB- . 1 appeared the dam several times night Governor Heaver issued a strong apciurn-siiyears, but had eaeli time past for aid. to His address peal the people of and rubwith sticks repaired straw, the United States is as follows: bish. The Executive of the Commonwealth The general impression is that the jury of Pennsylvania has refrained hitherto will declare the Pittsburg Fishing Club, from making an appeal to tl.e people for that owned the reservoir, guilty of gross their benefaction in order that lie might in that event many suits for negligence, receive deliuito and reliable information this millionaire club will damages against from the centers of the disaster during tl.e doubtless follow. late Hoods which have been unprei edented The question of accident and life insurin the history of the State and Nation. ance is at present assuming large proporCommunication by wire has been estab tions heie. Various insurance companies lished with Johnstown. The civil authorpolicies in Johnstown are repreities are in control. The Adjutant General having sented by their agents in large numbers. of the State is with them and E. E. of the Fidelity order has been restored and is likely to aud Clapp, superintendent Casuality Company and Adrian Sehar-iff- , continue. their solicitor, are in town. In speakThe newspaper reports as to the loss of ing of the cuusu of their presence, Schariff life and property have not been exagger- said ated. The valley of the Conetnaugh, which Wo have not a great many policies here, is peculiar, has been swept from one end to only 200, aud the amount of insurance does ..tho other. It contained a population of not exceed $130,00.1. Oar object in coming 40,U0U to 50,000 people, living for the most here was to aid the sufferers. We came part along the banks of the small river armed with our draft book and were ready confined within narrow limits. to liquidate all claims at a moment's notice. Most conservative estimates place the We find, however, that affairs arc in such loss of life at 5,000 human beings, and the confusion that it is impossible to do anyproperty loss at $25,000, IKK). thing. In many cases whole families atj Whole towns have been utterly destroyed, wiped out aud then beneficiaries reside at not a vestige remains. In the more sub- such distance that communication with stantial towns the better buildings to a them cannot be had at once. But money certain extent remain, but in a damaged is practically valueless in this place at condition. Those who are least able to present as far as securing commodities bear it have suffered the loss of everywith it is concerned. thing. The most pressing needs, so far as food is concerned, have been applied. Shoes Aid from Paris. and clothing of ail sorts for men, women Pakis, June 5th. A meeting' of and children are greatly needed, money is Americans was held to day at the United also urgently required to remove the deStates legation to express the sympathy of bris, bury the dead and care temporarily the Americans in Paris with the Johnsfor the widows and orphans, and for the town sufferers. The rooms of the legation homeless families in other localities that have suffered to some extent in the same were densely packed, and many went away unable to gain admittance. United way, but not in the same degree. Late advices would seem to indicate tha States Minister Reid presided. Among tnere is a great loss of life and destruction the resolutions adopted expressing symThat as Ameriof property along the west branch of the pathy was the following: can citizens we congratulate them upon Susquehanna ami in localities from which and thank them for the numerous acts of we can get no definite information. Wha1 does come, however, is of a most appaling noble heroism displayed under circumcharacter and it is expected that the details stances calculated to uunerve the bravest. Especially do we admire them for the will add new horrors to the situation. shown for local Responses from within and without the capacity whieli the stability of republican inupon State have been most generous aud cheer-Nortstitutions depends, tlie organizaSouth, East and West. From tions sent from distant militaryto preserve points the United States and from England there order during the chaos that supervened come the same hearty, generous responses been returned to their homes as no of sympathy and help. The President, having Governors of States, Mayors of cities, and longer required. Within forty eight hours after the calamity the civil power asserted individuals and communities, private and itself and resumed sway without the aid of municipal corporations seem to vie with counsel from distant authorities, but each other in their expression of sympathy from the inherent power and solely by and in their contributions of substantial which remained in the people of Johnstown aid, but gratifying as their responses are themselves. there is no danger of their exceeding the Brief ar.d touching speeches were made necessities of the situation. by General Layton, late United States A careful organization has been made Minister to Austria, Abram S. Hewitt and upon the ground for the distribution of others. A committee was appointed to rewhatever assistance is furnished. The ceive and about $2,000 was subscriptions Adjutant General of the State is there as subscribed on the spot. The American the representative of the State authorities, bankers all agreed to oi on subscriptions at and is giving personal attention in connectheir banking hoases. Buffalo Hill subtion with the Chief Hurgess of Johnstown scribed the entire receipts of one entertainand the committee of relief to the distribument. tion of the help which is furnished. in aid of the sufferers Funds contributed can be deposited with Ilrexel ,2 Co., PhilaThe Sioux Commission. delphia: Jacob E, Homborgcr, banker, HarRosF.Brn Agency, June 5. Indians risburg, or William it. Thomson A Co., have been counselling all last night and bankers. Pittsburg. their request General Creek At today. All money contributed will be used caremet with them. They stated it was imand Present wants are fully judiciously. possible fur them to make up their minds fairly met. as rapidly us white people, and they must A large force will be employed at once to e time to consider among themselves. remove the debris and bury the dead so as hat General Creek told them the Commission to avoid disease and an epidemic. The people of the commonwealth and fully appreciated all these facts, but they could not remain here indefinitely. He others whose unselfish generosity is hereby went over the conditions with them, pointed and heartily appreciated acknowledged, out the benefits which the act would conmay be assured that the contributions will fer. It they accepted they would become be faithfully husbanded and judiciously exand independent, with all and effort that will pended, every possible which would accrue from citiadvantages be made to bring their benefactions to imThe difficulty which at present mediate and direct relief of those for whose zenship. confronts the Commissioner is that so long benefit they are intended. as the Indians remain hero they must bo James A. Hkavek. Governor. and so long as they are fed they will fed, W. Ciiaules Stone, Secretary. endeavor to delay action, and when the rations stop many of them will return to their farms, which are scattered over the reservation. Some of the distuut ones are A Thrilling Experience. more than lou miles. Johnstown, Pa., June 2. One of the most curious occurrences of the whole A Burglar Lynched. disaster was one which befell Mr. Walters. Topeka. Kans.. June 4. Early this He has an office on the second floor of Alma Hall. His home is at 135 Walnut Street. morning A. T. Ungers, of the firm of RogHe says he was in the house with his fam- ers As Strauohan, merchant tailors, was ily when the waters struck it, and all were fatally shot by a burglar and Mrs. Rogers carried away. The Walters family took was shot so that her recovery is doubtful to the roof and passed down several streets, The burglar escaped badly wounded, but until coming to the hall, his dwelling struck later in the day was captured. When it that edifice and he was thrown into bis became known that he was in custody, Unown office. people surrounded the jail to guard against About 20D persons had taken refuge in any attempt to remove him elsewhere the ball am! were in the second, third and During the evening the crowd increased, fourth stories. The imm held a meeting and at 7 p. ui. the jail was st( rmed. The and drew some rules whieli all were bound officers made a desperate resistance. and it was 11 o'clock when the wretch was to respect. Mr. Walters was chosen president. Rev. Beale was put in charge of the dragged out and hung to the nearest telefirst floor, A. M. Hart of the second floor. graph pole. The prisoner dcnii d his guilt and told No light were allowed. and the whole night several conflicting stories, which were was spent in darkness. The scenes were ihe most agonizing. readily found to lie false. Hegavehis naan Heartrending shrieks, sobs and moans as Nat Oliphant and his home at Pueblo pierced the gloomy darkness. The cries Colo. of children mingled with the suppressed sobs of women. No one slept during all Joseph Kemmler, upon whom the the dark night. Many knelt for hours in first as an experiment with prayer. Their supplications mingled with instrument of death is toelectricity be made in New the roar of the waters and the shrieks of York, is in a cheerful frame of mind and the d ing surrounding the houses. himself as much interested in expresses In all this misery two women gave prethe coming experiment. to children. mature birth be-e- n v : I g The Martial Law Declared. Johnstown, Pa.. June 2. Adjutant General Hastings ami Major Sanger have assumed entire charge of Johnstown and vicinity, and strict discipline will be enGenforced from now as much as rlh (hrinun in speakThe says: Americans are alwaj s charitable. The n of the sufferers by the Johnstown floods demand German assistance. Vo -- ing of the Johnstown Hoot, The President has received a letter eral Hastings' headquarters are at the a tommittee of the National from A esis denot. supply depot Pennsylvania Association of the United St it- s, tablished at this point, and many needy people are being relieved. dated Ohio, urging the ne. osColumbus, A squad of a battery under command of Lieutenant Browne, the forerunner of a sify for an extra, session of Congress, to he Ci u veiled at the earliest ; met h ah!" d..y whole battery, i.i rived at the improvised o'clock. He went fer tlie purpose of enacting necessary c telegraph office at at once to Adjutant General Hastings and and in regard to arrar.gtd for the proper protection of prop other industries of the country. erty. pos-ibl- e. Wool-Grower- wool-growin- boy. humbly and t polished stairs, buttoning last glove as si'.e went Just a little withe more, ami it will , she thought. What fen it is to be -- wn up! I am gknl now that mamma " uhhi t lot me go to the Rogers hall in tho my Hock.' it s a groat deal nicer to have my s!Wig. Elsie munmire an assent. She felt a blithe very first, and not Oh!" with a little as though she were iti church. Si'll, Stjdon scream o!' delight, as the turn of it was undeniably gratifying. R landing brought into view the h ill he "Yes," cent inued the low, fervent voice, lev, lamp bun : ami it is a world of contrasts. This evening 1 with bulge trees and wlfite t aid laarcstine s um here, sharing in this scene of gaiety amid V' .ling the corners, and screening the alt tha t makes life enjoyable. This after ni'.si.'ian's stand, a t ill bank of waxen fair noon spent by the he Iside of a dying wo'ti-lose red came'.ldis, to whieli Cousin man, glad to fold her tired hands and after Robert and the gardener were at this 1110m-tt- t the burden of life, even though she patting the last touches. All these loll her children to struggle on alone. w iiders pad been evoked sinee El To went I hope I was able to support and strength tq stairs for her preparatory nap. No W'mler she eriil "Oil! Oh, interrupted Eisie, that must ".t is fairyland It is too beautiful t bo have been oor Mrs. Met 'raw Is stie refro!' she called down over tho ally dying! How sorry I am! Mamma baastradc. took me there the itther dav. Mamma is Just so, responded her cousin from going to take one of the children to keep as quite t o beautiful to be true, look-::1- ? a housemaid, ami sho hopes ti get little admiringly at the slend T vision in Jenny into tho Homo. Oh, I am sorry Mrs. iiefey white as it came sweeping down, utnl MeUraw is dying on tho very day of my notmg each point, tlie dimple shoulders, party thetender bloom, the Huffs of golden hair Yes, dear Miss Baird, it is a world of '"hcli played round that sweet 'st face, iu contrasts, as I said. Death and life, sickwheii i. In Id und woman seemed to ben 1 so ness and health, poverty there, luxury here, woiderfully. "Well, Elsie, I call that and heaven over all. What! three bouquets! How are "I am so sorry,- cried Elsio, bewildered. I cant help it. am young utnl happy; or yotipoingto manage with them all, may I 1 ask' was before you talked so,- - she added, do I look nice!" said Hut I don't forElsie, twisting her with a little pout. heal round to survey her train that long get that there are sick und poor people, lnciml'rance which to her imagination and mamma never does. Sho is as good secned the visibf badge and diploma of as she can bo to them; really sho is, Mr. I am .vor.jg ladyhood. glad you like my Forsythe. umvn, Cousin Robert. And isnt it full! Indeed, dear child. in a to ulor tone, ah'?,!, the bouquets, I know it well. Your mother is one of mean. They all came who 1 was asleep. Tills big one is from tny most previous li 'lprrs a id friends; and Hecrj- Blunt. Did you ever see such a I would stake my bfo that you, in your raor-te- r ! He must have cut every flower maiden bloom an happiness -- which ;n liii mother's greenhouse. Ami such a Heaven forbid shoal in any wav st 4t t note is canu with it! Pear Elsie, wear shadow will alsi give yourself to every these for my sake.' Now, Cousin 1 have waYhed you good and holy work Robert, imagine my wearing such a thing!" stone of grow up an lor my eye a p dish it is rather like a prize cabbage, re- tin temple, ami no fairer vision has over marked Uob.p-tsurveying th: lingo ho piet been granted to cheer mv lonely life. And, with a crit Lai eye. Elsie," he addo 1, still more soft y, "there Weil, who" sent the others! is no hope so dear to mi: as this forgive me This oiui ( am really proud of, said that I spuik of it.;) cannot refrair. ; tho wish is too tie if my heart. tint in th Elsie, dimpling with satisfaction. .Major Btrunge sent it, and its exactly like the future, which seonii at this moment, so near und so fair, you m rr forever lean, as bouquets wiocli all the other girls have, and maxes me feel really anil truly grown now, on my arm. Suffer me to lead and sup op; only it is a pity that none of the llowers port you. Uonie and brighten my home have anv stems. Atnl I hate thoio wires; with your lovely presence, and be to me tlie best gilt G d ever bestowed on they look so cruel. Ami tho Uiird, which you are holding so man.' Elsie drew Inw hand away and stare at tight: Now fVif one ready is remarkable, the young divine with frightened eyes. said Elsie, blushing not a little. An offer!" she eric i, breathlessly. Aro Mamma would hardly believe it. See how you milking me un offer! appro What else, dear child! priate it Is! all white rosebuds, with just lie resp tiled, this littlv border of heliotrope to give it with some heat. And in return will you '' jolor. Si appropriate -- don't vou think loll me sot Oh, pi ase dont please, she cried, in Highly appropriate to a child's funeral' horror, 1 don't know anything about such .etnarke her cousin grimly. things. I'm so little so young, I mean. You neednt show the card; 1 know tlie fellow. Mamma wouldnt like it. know sho neve; allows me to talk about offers. I dor.t believe you guessed at right all, Angelic diffidence, replied her former., pronounced Elsio, waving the card tri uni You are right, it is to your mother above her head The Rev. Cyril nr. Foray the. There! Did you over! I know, that I should have app tilled. You permit, them dearest, that I should make her tho of course, that it s nil meant as politeness tome and mamm-i- but its great fun all judi: between us, and comeat another tin e for in v answer! You can whisper it 'n the same. Bouquets, and engaged already iT the german. Wlmt will come next! inothor's ear, in the slielbw of mother's k'ousm Rob what if should hive an of- arms, can you not, little st.irtli-- bird! Slial! it lie so, then fer! Do you particularly want one to "Oh, yes, yes!" cried Elsie, frantic to is night Mamma will tell you al ahoit it. MivLeitcape. Lou t say any more t me." th, r.o. n it to ui gilt hut sum1 aay, Off slu: das lied cut of 111" star lit, re e Link, it wool bo nice to have one. Now til evening, into the protection of the what shall i do with my llowers! I can't glare, tho crowd, lit'le recking of the long, ;urry thrill a!i." figure, with clasped Its rather like coals to Newcastle to black, five you another when you can't dispose of hands and e e raised to heaven's arch which she left behind. SJie was prettier hose you have already, said Robert. Still, here's a posy wuieh I had brought than ever, with her llashe cheeks and diy, Jazli.d eyes, and was seized on at otico u y a you myself. Charming:' cried Elsie, throwing her series of expectant partners. Dane.) succeeded dance. Young Harry 'rue rent load on a table and seizing the iew. mass of scarlet bloom whieli lr; held Blount, sulking in a corner and watching his rivals with a pair of glowering, jealous ut. You always hit on just tho nicest tiing. These are the only ones that look at eyes, su lilcnl.v gave a great start. He saw Elsie lac down the white bouquet, which ill wull with my dress. See!" holding the lowers against her snowy bodice with great hixd affected him as scarlet affects a bull, his fleet. Mayn't 1 carry those. Robin tabu up in Hoivcrs yes, tis! and carry-inthem her hand, approa di his lurking Jean couxin fly ; I like them s much the She made a sauey little co irtesv and sest. sail: Mr. lihmnt, I believe this is our "Robin dear demurred, though lie kiss-ithe little gloved baud as a token of da'iee." Else wh it a fool I am cried the hoy, gratitude for the preference. It was finally feet in his r0Jdy to kiss her white slipp-iv- d tot 111 that all the bouquets should lie of feeling. Have I really been on a little table, and that Elsie revulsion ihoold give each an airing in turn during hanging ah nit here like a tramp, and that the evening. You really have, Harry, replied the With an inaudible sigh, Robert Hair belle of the evening. You have watched his darling as guests arrived, an neglected mo shamefully, an I feel dread-f.he music began to sound from behind the lv about it. Now to atone, don't let us ramellia screen The soft, round cheeks da ue at all, b it just sit down ami rest. be loved grew rosier; the sweet, delighted look of blank disappoint-msyes glowed with excitement; Elsie, his TLen, noticing a lit she addo! quickly, Or, rattier, Ictus ,et and treasure, was fairly launched on have a sti irt walk and then go aud hide ho fair hat treacherous sea m sur ety, and mil have some coffee if sense of loss and deprivation seized his sn'iiewhore. mr.mma isn't looking, that is. ipirits. 'So we will," Slid the delighted Harry. The old home dead, of which lie was joint I know of a capita! snt-o- n tlu south v.vner, hud never looked up m a prettier pb..za." iceno. Outside, toe moonlit piazzas were I bate Anywhere ids, eric EIsF. weet with honeysurkl", tlie gardens beyond that piatza. I irver waul tos-it again " witikl si With ( 'oiuese lanterns, a toss the That's a gnu one, when viu've ben sott diis.t : mi shadowy vista- forms in til re half the evening with Unit parson' white llit'e 1, gay laughs broke the d"vvv' Did he Imre you si dre.i If ill p ir litt.e il lires. I)ur little Elsie hud done tho !'hxF! alw;r. s knew he was a prig. lonm-- prettily by mamma's side; hut mm Mamma likes him," r ".ponded Eisie, do .he tide n: incoming gu-s- ts slackens. Sonia "And so do I in the pulpit me off his arm. Shu is coin r off to d in o murely. The two ehi.tiivn f were little it last, thinks Robert. Hut no; the youn ; more enjoyed tlcur walk the; and then sought, ret tor is surely not a dancing mam On his a refuge hehdi the curta'ns of the deep irm, his llowers in Ipt hand, Elsie van bag- window in the had. E!s,e sank hack on ishes. Ami Robert, with a face wiiirii is a the cushioned seat with a smii of fatigue, ittle sad and not a little savage, turn-- , too wear.v for more than half atbuitii n to ivvay, and spurs himsoif up to Lis hospita-olHnrrFs talk. He was paying her out duties. rageous compliments, sho vaguely tnought. it is very good of you,- - said Mr. hut she was used to Harry's nonsense and Forsythe, softly, as they gained the piazza, sue idly picked Ins tio plot to pieces while "to give the first dance-timto me. Itis meditating on her late extraordinary inter jotter than anything else could be to e view with U,jr:l Forsythe. Suddenly she here in this starry silence, under heaven s came to herself. Harry ha taken her hand. arch, and with you Slu: didn't remember. When! Had sho Elsie was much awed and impressed. been half asleep: He was saving in a L us this tin way in which clorgi men know they stmiigely agitated voice: ilkod to uung ladies! How nice it was wi.l all say we a'-- two young, but 1 think She had been a little afrad that lie would that's the best of it. It is loveiv to begin Bsk her ai"Ut her soul, and Eisi" did n d jimug. to sp uul our whole lives together; now nan h about souls as t. am. I am almost roa y (or college, and u:e:' S' ill. she was a practical little dams 1, t h; t I shai step right into toe businexx, and mi ha i:ig gazed up at heaven's nren. ' Very soon there will to plentv for us both to itid seen id', the piazza roof, she verier, li vo on." f.isu: staml. siy, "D.dnt ui; ever care about dan Why. Harry, I don't Mr Ur.;, the! understand ,,ou. What are you i imiidmg to He loox" down serenely at her from me! It sounds like a love affair. W Lu is two. hut di u t seem the devoted damsel who is to w.rt till you might of s x w'.t i the qu 'stion - on!v saintly get through college, und have something to whieli l..s." not' d w.tii rdiei. liv- - upon! "No r midi." i.e answered gently. 'Elsie," ori(l the mortified Harry, "you t other "Ann u : .e , s f ;i:al Oram r arc perfect! unle line .t.i-t :.: .' n" sm.,; inutbT of regret to am not unfe uinga bit. Hut, really and m that 'nr i.'n .rc t. h:: 'a" sea! of Iit truly, who s it You haven't tod meter p nix ares in tlie case of J.s.ippru'.'al Pr. name." 1 llowcr-festoone- 1 1 ! bo-io- 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 y , t, ; 1 tightly-buttone- I 5 plti-'i- d ! 1 Jit.-l- e 1 u i - . 1 s t -- 1 h, i . . i i s ! I thought yon understood me,'- said th Yoi looked so bitterly. pleasant, ami never said a word to stop me. Of course you know that I never cared a button for any girl in tho world e;cept you. I've been waiting ever so long for th: right time io speak, and you linked so stunning, somehow, ami so kind Now, Elsie" p ithotie iby "don't tease me any longer, but till mo that you will. Will wluit Wait for me, care about me, marry mo some day,' blurted i ut the luckless lover, appalled at her changed look, Hurry Blount," said Elsie, av. fr.i.y, rising in her t ayes' y to th ' full lieignt of her five feet too, never was treated so in my lile. hen nave all e inspired to make mo Her perfectly miserable at mv first bal. bosom began to heave. "If i s:v another jo word of the kind I'll never speak to you again; and with blazing eyes sho swept away, leaving her boy lover cry. dm iii a heap behind the curtains, and wondering whether no se or poison were the speediest way of getting rid of his wretched existence. After this tho evening was a weariness, but supper came at last, and fol. owing sui-!tho german. Hero things took on a brighter aspect It was Impossible not to enjoy dancing with such a partner ai Major Strange, hero of all the girls in tho neighborhood; and when at tho close, Elsie, a bewitching panorcap on her pretty li a 1, little Hags ami ribbons fluttering from various parts of her dress, and her curls laden with llowers, stood exchanging gay good nights with t io departing guests, she was ready tc allow that life was not all a burden or hails a failure, and that being a grown up young lady, though it might have its drawbacks, had also its advantages and' indisputable joys. In tho midst of hnrcontentm ent, however she became aware of a form hovering outside the door, a face of mute, reproiehfal wret diediiess, and her heart smote Imr. Slipping from mamma's side, she ma lo her way to poor Hurry, and put out her hand. Do forgive mo, Hurry, she luspcroff. was perfectly horrid, und am ashamed of b..t myself; you don't know how much Ive hail to vex me this evening. Shake hands, mill m; he friends again, just us wo used. Under tho gentle, pleading eyes Harry's rancor and misery melted in a moment, and hope sprang eternal" in his breast, for just as wo used meant a great deal moro to him than to Elsio. Ho nearly crushed tho small peace milking hand in his vigorous grasp, and Elsio went hack s ailing mid relieved, only to meet another hand, a terribly expressive pressure, a pair of eyes bent upon her from an immense height,, and to hear tho fervent murmur: To morrow, I shall see early you. Till then good-by- , mid God b oss you, Elsie, my best - l.fo-wotl- c ot Rielies. Governor Beaver Calls for Aid for His investigated the cause of the breakage of Hie last touch was given to the dainty Afflicted Citizens. the reservoir dam. t'letfe, and escaping from the hands of nBima breaks and Witnesses testified that tile Elsie Hair.) went maid, slight Pa., June 4. Last had in B'w l.v down tho in IlAi;:;i-q;n;G- , 3. Jolm Fitzgerald, of the Irish National issued a circuLeague of America, lar postponing the meeting of the League which was to have been held July y at Philadelphia. This was done on the cable advice of Mr. Parnell that such action be taken-Thpostponement is until after the ending of the present session of the British Parlia- W The CofOflers APPEAL TO THE NATION. . 1 1 1 lt treiisuio Elsie grew white b a ghost. Really! Was to morrow really to bring this dreadful fate upon her! Had sho pronusod without knowing it! Could nothing save her! Elsio! Elsio!" cried somebody, and Elsij flow like wind out of the room. Sho had no courage left lo face ejes and questions. Whore on earth can tho child be! quei aid Mrs. Baird, perplexed and annoyed, as tho last guest departed. Robert please see if you can find her, while I attend to having tl.o house shut, for the night. Robert's eyes were keen. He lia t watched the fluttering exit and went straight to tho piazza. Nothing was visible at the first, glance, but a little sob simjte upon his ear, and making one stride to tho ilnrkst corner, he lifted up a po r little whit heap uni saw Elsies face, wild anil wet with tears. "Elsie, darling, child, wlmt is tlu mat- ter! "Dh, Robin, Rubin dear! do take can: ot cried Elsie, hiding her face in his 1'ivast. Don't let that hateful man on. no to morrow mid tell mamma that 1 i ike him. never did. I hate him. Wlmt man! Don't cry so, my pet. Nobody shall tease oil sjlonr ns I a.n alive. What iiiiii was it! Oil. you know that man that sent me that ridiculous Uniquet. Harry Hloiinf! No, no," elded Elsie, with a half historical giggle. He did it too. Hut soon made an mid of him. It was the o' h horrid ereiture Mr. Ilirsc the, ym know. He doelaivs lie II go to mamma and she'll In so displeased with me. He'll tell her said i would marry him, aud its a n 'ver did, und hate him arid his story. ehuridi and everything about it. Ob, what shall I do!" Ill settle that young man," replied her An I Ill talk to mamcousin, cheerfully. ma. So dont fret any more, little heart. So you had your wish to night Elsie four bouquets an an offer. eorrerled Elslie. with a sob; "Two, thats ridicuious Harry." Cousin Robert laugt.el alo; d. It was a!! so Oh, don't- - piteously. horrid! Hut am quite comfiT'alie: again, now that have you to take cir of me. Robin (tear. There s noood.t like uu. If) had only had hod of tiiis gooj old co it sleeve all the evening, none of t:iso unpleasant things would h ive happ m I. Oh Robin, do devise smae way so t.i.T I mci l never g out of your sight amid:. ilt: Offers. imFe being a ouug lad, As if ani mao in the world were wort i your or mammas little linger' Can't yo arrange it so that I need never h ive mi itlio." offer me, 1 I , 1 t 1 1 I I l . Rolin ! Robert stooped suddenly ami k.ssl tho little Upturned face. "There is tins way. darling," he said "Ill make yo ; a:, offer myself, and if ;,ou say 'Yes. no ono eise ever shall " : "Are that' vou in Ixu t it earned Do you re.i!! mean just la a a use ou feel sorry for me! For really and tr.:!;. though I never thought of it before tills is just the one thing in the world shoal like. "Do you reallv mean t nut mv dariing! cried Robert, unable to hdicve n: ids own gmed fortune. "Of ciiiii'se I do. There never couM bo any one in the world for me to care for as I do for .vou. It is just perfect. Mamma anil you and I. on mil on, exactly as it lias alonly a no isand tines better. ways Five minutes laterand Mrs Baird appeared on the scene "What is the matter! she exclaimed, in a prempt.iry, agitated von-"Els e, how you look--! Are you ill! "Sit down. Marian. said Robert holding out a warm, brotherly hand, bit by no means unloosing the little clasping arias of his newly won "I wilL tell you ah about it i his poor litiF thing lms iiad a horrid time. Sh never wants n go to am Her hall, nor to church either. She has had to ir bouquets ami three offers : she has accepted them ali. ami now she doesnt, know wlmt to do. So the long and short, of t is you wu.l have t give her to me." Tanicau "But sho is so queried the devious mamma, ns. young! the first shock over, too to troop before her pros and cons mind s i. e. much to the advantage ot rho pms -- "sp very yuung, an I she ha.s h- -! no exp Til ll"e. " " hi yes. I have ei"' hl O'i'ieriou th'", very oven ne. pntested E.s.e. 'ani I never expert to feel voting again Ami with her mother s laugh he eomjiaet may he said te have been si aied. 1 . lie.-ii- . . ' |