Rhyl Journal

PRESTATYN DRAINAGE SCHEME. For some time past the St. Asaph Rural Sani- tary Authority have had under their consideration, under pressure from the Local Government Board, acting on representations made. the best means of dealing with the sewage of the village of Pres- tatyn, which during the past few years has been much developed, and is likely to become more thickly populated within the immediate future. The existing mode of dealing with sewage at Prestatyn is most primitive, and admitted on all hands to be very defective and calculated to retard the progress of the place. Mr Geo. Bell, Surveyor to the Sanitary Authority, prepared several schemes for the consideration of his board, in- cluding a land irrigation scheme, which found considerable favour with the medical officer of the Board (Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts). Ultimately, how- ever, a sea outfall scheme, which would discharge at low water mark to the east of the village, was chosen, at an estimated cost of £2ïOO. To this and kindred schemes several influential parishion- ers, the majority of the cottagers being in accord, offered some objection, believing that it would be best to adopt certain temporary remedial measures for the present, and await the further develop- ment of the place before burdening it with a scheme which cannot fail to add considerably to the burdens of a district the rateable value of which is as yet but £3290. This opposition, how- ever, was not carried to any extremes, and it is quite possible that some of the opponents ere now have been convinced that a good drainage scheme carried out at the place will greatly accelerate its progress, and consequently increase the rateable value. The Sanitary Authority having applied to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow the required £2iOO for works of sewerage "in the parish of Meliden-with-Prestatyn." Mr John Thornhill Harrison, C.E, one of the Board's Inspectors, was directed to hold an inquiry into the subject matter at the Magistrates' Room, Pies- tatyn, on Tuesday last. He was accompanied by IIr T.IL!. Murray Browne, J.P., Poor Law In. spector, and there were also in attendance: —Mr Edwin Morgan, J.P., Chairman of the Sanitary Authority; Mr Chas. Grimsley, Clerk; Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts. Medical Officer; Geo. Bell, In- spector, W.BelI, J. McMurray, and W. Williams, members. Capt. J. Lean, Rev. T. Price, vicar, Messrs. Ed. Hunt, T. Ellis (Llys), D. Roberts, D. T. James, and J. Dowell. The Inspector having read the notice, inquired if copies had been duly posted up, Mr W. Williams replying that they had been exhibited in the vil- lage in shop windows. Mr Grimsley having stated the nature of the application, said that the necessity of a sewage scheme would he explained by the medical officer and the engineer of the Board. The question had been under the consideration of the authority for a number of years, and the medical officer had re- ported from time to time, dealing exhaustively with the subject in his 1887 Report. Dr. Lloyd Roberts said that in the first place the medical history of the district was not a very good one, zymotic and preventive diseases being prevalent in it at various times, but which were in part done away with by the introduction of a fresh water supply in 1883. Still in 1887 there were cases of typhoid and scarlet fever, and of diphtheria in 1888. The sanitary provisions were most primitive, and they consisted of the old privy system with pits, infrequent scavenging, no sys- tematic collection of sewage, surface roadway channels badly arranged, and open ditches at three different points containing sewage accumulation. Since the introduction of the water supply the sewerage had naturally increased, and as new houses were constantly being erected the popula- tion was on the increase. In those new houses, and in some of thA old ones, water closets had been put up, and the flow of some was into roadway channels. Attached to one house where there had been a case of typhoid there was a cesspool to which there was no ventilation except into the house itself. All the conditions of the place pointed to the absolute necessity of a sewage scheme. The Inspector I can easily conceive that. Now as to the remedy, Mr Bell then produced his plans, and these were examined by the Inspector with much minuteness, Mr Bell explaining gradients, Ac. The outfall is to be carried to extreme low water marks, to be finished off with a flap, the Inspector suggesting a slight turn round as a means of keeping the course clear. The pipes to be 15 inches diameter, of cast iron, the Surveyor believing they would not sink in their bed. As to the Hushing tanks, one of which will contain 5025 gallons, the Inspector said that conditional to the passing of the scheme he would insist upon cach tank being -worked automatically, and that the one nearest the outfall should be so constructed as to dis- charge the sewage suddenly, in order to flush the course thence to the sea., and not to allow it to fall dribblingly and without any velocity. The gradient will be 1 in 700 to the cement works from the outfall, a distance of 1928 feet. It is pro- posed to flush that with the water from an adjacent stream, Mr W. Bell saying that Mr Pochin, the owner, would allow water to be drawn from it, and that there was always a flow from a spring. The Inspector suggested an automatic tank for that purpose also. As to flushing beyond that point, Mr W. Bell said that Mr Pochin would allow water from his main to be used at very moderate charges. There was plenty of it, as it came from the most powerful spring in North Wales save one. The Inspector spoke of the importance of having the connections between the mains and the houses properly constructed, under the supervision of the authority's engineer, by the fixing of a syphon which would disconnect the houses altogether. Also to have ventilation pipes carried above all windows and chimneys of houses. There was no occasion to have bad smells in houses, and if these matters were at- tended to properly there would be none. The Surveyor, in reply to the Inspector, said he had been careful in drawing his estimate and that he had successfully carried out similar works before. The Inspector said he anticipated some difficulty, inasmuch as there was much water in the vicinity of the proposed sewer. The authority should be careful in selecting a competent contractor, a man who had the means and appliances for carrying out the work successfully. Capt. Lean inquired if the Surveyor had con- sidered the applicability of Shone's system he replying that it had been placed before the authority. The Inspector said that Shone's system was a perpetual expense, inasmuch as it required con- stant pumping. If they could carry out a scheme independent of that it would be of great advan- tage in the matter of expense. It was stated that the rateable value of the district on which the scheme will be chargeable is £390, and that there is no exisisting debt. The Inspector said that a good water supply was a great thing in a rising place. He recommended an application at once to the Board of Trade for permission to lay pipes along the foreshore, and inquiring of Mr Bell as to Mr Pochin's health, adding that knew him when he was Mayor of Stockport, the Inspector closed the inquiry, by wishing those present a good morning.

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THE MYSTERIOUS CIPHER; OR, The Hermit of Kelly's Bluff. CHAPTER XII (Continued). Westerlo arose to his feet white with anger. His eyes were fairly scintillant with fury, and his teeth were clenched with a murderous purpose. He seized Cavendish by the throat, and with a strength which nothing could withstand, bore him to the earth. He planted his knee firmly upon the young man's chest, and with one hand maintaining a firm hold upon his throat, with the other he reached for a concealed weapon. In another moment a fatal thrust would have been given, but suddenly a keener impulse was given to the infuriated man's revenge, and rising from the ground he spurned his intended victim with his foot. "Live" he almost shrieked. Live until your death can give me riper pleasure. I can afford to wait for revenge until it can be sv/cetencd by greater tortures than any I can now inflict. Twice to-day I have thirsted for your blood, but I can still wait." Again he struck him with his foot, but the insensible Cavendish did not heed the insult. He lay with his bloodless face upturned, his open eyes seeing nothing, and no breath coming from between his parted lips. The sight quieted Westerlo, a moment before so fuiious. He knelt beside the prostrate form, and tearing aside the vest, put his hand upon the heart. The dainty fellow lias fainted he contempt- uously said fainted from the grip I gave him I warrant me fear had something to do with his wits leaving him so suddenly. Yet he's not so cowardly either," he added, "else lie would not have braved me here in this lonely place. But, nevertheless, take your own time about corning to, young man," he continued, rising. You cau dc so at your leisure, and by moonlight, too." He nodded at the moon which was just rising. I'll tip you a wish as the children do," lie said, as though addressing the planet. And it's this May I keep my temper within bounds, as 1 did to. night, until the time come A pretty muddle I would have made of my affairs if I had followed my head a moment ago. Everything would have been lost—fortune, revenge, wife and life— but, thank Heaven, I stopped in time Without giving himself further thought regard- ing his unconscious opponent he was about turning away, when a sudden reflection made him pause. I must clinch the threat and drive it further home," he said. At this moment it won't do tc have this boaster babbling all he knows." He drew a pencil and a piece of paper from his pocket, and writing a few words thereon, thrust it into the breast of Cavendish's coat. There," he murmured, "I think that will fix him for a time at least. It was an unlucky mom- ent for him when he came to Dubuque, for he only came here to learn that whoeves crosses my path to defy me will be ruthlessly hurled aside." Again he turned to leave, but as though the spot contained more than one object of interest tc detain him, he lingered a moment longer and directed an inquiring glance toward Old Dorwin's habitation. There's something yonder I don't rpite under- stand," he said. "I don't quite understand it now, but with patience and perseverance it will soon be made plain. I'll hurry back to to\\n, for there are matters there which demand my attention. I did not excuse myself from joining this day's merry- making for nothing, and the girl in yonder gaol will remember the visit I made her this morning, I fancy." ° He twisted a twig from a tree branch which grew over his head, and as he walked he twirled it beween his fingers or bit it with nervous excite- ment. His thoughts were intent upon some scheme which deeply interested him, yet he was not unmindful of his footsteps. He descended the perilous ravine in safety, and betook himself, under cover of the dusk, to a cer- tain retreat near the river's edge. A man who was seated in the shadow near the bank arose at his approach, and accosted him by a preconcerted signal. "Wilkins!" Westerlo whispered. "Is that you ?" Aye, sir. Tis Wilkins." Is everything ready V" was asked in the same whispered tone. "Aye, sir, everything," was replied in the same key. The two men stepped into a boat which awaited them, and without exe: anging another word took up the oars and pulled out into the river. This moonlight will betray us, I fear, sir," said the man called Wilkins, who was the police- man who figuretl in the first chapter of our story. Never mind the moonlight now," was the reply. "We can't be recognised at this distance After awhile we will pull into the shadow of the shore." At first nothing could be heard save the occa- sional chirrup of a tree toad or a cricket, and though they listened with the intentness of veritable con- spirators, their attention was not rewarded by any expected signal. Do you think he has failed us ?" asked Wilkins. "Not he," replied Westerlo. "We may trust him to be there." Perhaps we came so carefully he did not hear us," said Wilkins. He dropped his oar two or three times into the water, and brought the boat a few lengths nearer the shore. As lie did so a flash of light was seen, and a low shrill whistle was heard. "I told you so," said Westerlo. "We can count on this man with the certainty of doom." Shall we land, sir?" asked Wilkins. You know best whether it will be safe." "It's quite safe, and I think we'd better do so at once, sir, for I must go on my beat at twelve. I had a deal of trouble getting relieved until then. Without further parley the boat was brought to the shore, and the two men stepped out. Wilkins stopped to secure the little craft, but Westerlo walked briskly on and was presently met by a third person by whom he had evidently been expected. "Why did you keep us waiting so long?" he petulantly demauded. Time is precious, and you were so long giving the signal that I thought you had failed to come." I whistled twice," the man replied. "I saw you coming up the river long before you halted, but I supposed caution was a better word than speed" Well, well, I don't doubt but that you're right," said Westerlo. Let us hurry on to the rendezvous. Wilkins knows the way and will follow. Without further words they turned their faces again toward the river, and following the bank for a few rods, they presently came to a spot where their further progress was stopped by a bold pro- jection of land which rose perpendicularly from the water's edge to a great height. As though well acquainted with the spot, West- erlo stepped boldly into the river, his companion following him. The water was not deep at that point, though it appeared so. A boat would have been grounded had any attempt been made to approach the land in this spot; but, after wading for a short distance, the two men safely rounded the promontory, and stepped out upon the sandy bank beyond. Here the mighty bluff receded a few feet from the water's edge, and on this little strip of land there grew a few hardy trees, just sufficient to shade and conceal by their low-lying branches a rudely fashioned hut. It was toward and into this hut that the two men—now followed by Wilkins—went. The moon which had risen with such brilliant promise was now obscured by clouds, so that when the trio entered the rude building they found themselves in total darkness. CHAPTER XIII THE SECRET RENDEZVOUS. He who stands upon a slippery place Makes nice of no vile hold to stay him up. SHAKESPEARE. We need a light here, Wilkins," said West. erlo, in an authoritative tone, when the three men entered the dilapidated building by the river's side. Did you come provided with one ?" I'll have one directly," Wilkins replied. Wait a bit, sir-, and we'll soon have everything comfortable and cosy." He produced and lighted a lantern as he spoke, and by the feeble rays which it shed a small apart- ment was disclosed, which, though rude and uncomfortable to the last degree, yet showed signs of occupancy. The lamp also illuminated the face and figure of the man whom Westerlo and Wilkins had come to this lonely place to meet. He was a man rather below the medium size, browned by exposure to the sun, and with hands hardened by toil. His face was coarse and repul- sive, and his costume was quite as coarse and rough as his person. How long have you been here ?" demanded Westerlo, when the lamp was lighted, and they had seated themselves about the table in the centre of the room. Long enough to be near death's door with star- vation. To begin with, I had a pretty time in finding the cursed place, and when I at last did hit upon it, I might as well have missed it altogether, for a more comfortless, infernal place I never was in and I've been here three deuced, cursed days. And may their like never come to me again. I know one thing. It's the last time I'll be caught so again." It won't be the last unless I choose to have it so," returned Westerlo, quietly, but with determina- tion. He motioned to Wilkins to close the door but the latter mistaking his motion, drew from his pockets a bottle of liquor and several glasses. But Westerlo instantly ordered them away. "No, no," said he, "none of that to-night. When we are through business you two may refresh yourselves all you please but I shall not addle my brain with wine. I need full possession of my wits, and I advise you to follow my example. I thought you were to come alone," muttered the man called Brower in Westerlo's ear, glancing suspiciously at Wilkins. You needn't be afraid of him," replied West- erlo, aloud. This man is a member of the Dubuque police. He and I have become quite friendly of late, and we've sworn to stand by each other in case of an emergency. Still, if you prefer it, he will no doubt retire for a little time." Wilkins arose and left tho room. iULdo much prefer .it," grumbled Brower. lvheii a man runs the risk t r run, he's n* over fond of meeting strang I haven t i t-en out of prison quite long eno he tired n y liberty. So you needn't expe ;.ie tu talk except we're alone." Well, well, I don't mir Only Sllj, v- self," Westerlo replied. The other threw one leg aci the tc;" *e dL"¡.)C which they were sitting, an back :1, '.as chair, demanded Well, what's up ?" Enough, and more than ei replied West- erlo. changing his half author ve. hidt friendly manner, and suddenly becomiu £ uimoutial. "I've found the child." Where "Here." "Here in Dubuque?" Yes I ran across it by accident while hunt. ing other game." "There's your luck again. The devil certainly has an eye on you, and throws favours at you." Westerlo shrugged his shoulders and replied "That's a doubtful compliment. But it's not true, for I'm on a streak of ill-luck, too." Anything greatly amiss?" his companion asked. Yes, there's a prospect that I shall be balked by an unfledged limb of the law from New York, who is here on the same business as myself. He threatens me with exposure. I think I've silenced him for a time but if he braves me outright, and declares my antecedents, it's all up with me." Hump! I don't understand," said Brower. What can he tel1, I would like to know ?" In the first place he can tell, that my name is Blackburn instead of Westerlo, as I am called here." What that will prove ?" That will prove that I have changed my name for some dishonest purpose, which you and I hap- pen to know is a fact; but should that fact reach the ears of the public, I might as well leave Dubu- que at once, for my zeal in certain matters would then be explained. In other words, people would suspect me of tampering with this old man, for instance. Yes and knowing your name to be Black- burn instead of Westerlo, they would naturally connect you with a certain handsome inheritance which may revert to you." Exactly." Westerlo eyed his companion closely for a few seconds while the other sat carelessly strumming the table. Brower lvliat ?" Westerlo drew his chair nearer the man, and said Brower you have helped me out of many a scrape." And got myself into many a scrape in conse- quence," interrupted Brower, sullenly. That may be true but you have always been well paid for it." Yes, I have always been we.11 paid for it except the last time." But I was not to blame for that. You went beyond my instructions, and was caged for it, you know. But I have a job for you now, Brower, which, if well managei, will pay you handsomely." What may it be V" said Brower, becoming more interested. "To tell the truth, I'm pretty hard up, and ready for anything that will pay well." "You shall be well rewarded if you assist me in the way I want," Westerlo returned. What is the work to be ? Anything risky ?" That will depend upon circumstances. I want you to watch this young Cavendish." Who's young Cavendish The fellow from New York, you understand, who is in my way. I could deal with him myself easily enough., only I've too many irons in the fire. There are other matters equally important which I must see to, and I want you to take this babbler in baud." What's to be done with him ?" "0:1, dog his steps. Let him know that he is l i(I I'll tell you a tiling or two about his own affairs which may keep him within bounds. Above all, you are to keep on the alert that he doesn't call too often upon a certain young lady whom I will mention heteafter." Brower interrupted him by a laugh. Si) you're up to that game, too, are you ? You Y' can't hunt up a fortune without having a little flirtation, to." Westerlo frowned. "There's no talk of a flirtation," he said. "1 shall doubtless marry soon." Marry Brower exclaimed in dismay. "You marry after—" Westerlo cried, starting to his feet, and putting his hand upon his companion's mouth. "Not a lisp of that here—not a hint of it even, I say Do you hear ?" Brower drew himself sullenly back, and replied Well, it's none of my business, I won't say anything about it, of course, if you don't wish it but my advice would be to keep out of that muddle." I don't ask your advice. All I want is your assistance, and that I'm willing to pay for." You needn't be so savage about it, Blackburn. You'll look out for yourself, of course. I can trust vou for CHAPTER XIV. WESTmLO DISAPPOINTED AND RROWER SUlU'lilSKD. Westerlo made no reply, but continued as though no interruption had taken place. For reasons of my own, I shall doubtless marry soon but this young Cavendish would prevent that also if he could. He fancies he is in love with the same girl. The simpleton has only seen her once or twice, yet, for want of better employment, he must needs fall in love. I care for the girl my- self, more especially as Dubuque is destined to be the scene of some pretty sharp practice. I want to stand well in the milJlb of people, and I can do so in no better way than by becoming Judge Fielding's son-in-law." "But the other risks ?" Brower timidly ventured to say. Didn't I tell you not to allude to that again ?" Westerlo angrily retorted. There lie added I know the power of hush-money." "Well," said Brower, after a few moments silence, is this all you sent for me for ? I thought from your choosing this hiding-place that you had something pretty important to say. I'll be hanged, though, if what I've heard is worth my three days' atarving. You might have told me that in Dubuque or any other place." I've something else to tell you, some other plans to propose; but before speaking of them, I will finish what I have to say about Cavendish. As I told you before, I would attend to his case myself if I hadn't so many irons in the fire but as it is, you must take his case in hand. Keep a strict watch upon him, and if you think he's going to tell what he knows, you must silence him. Do you understand ?" Brower nodded. Tell me how to do it, and I will." If worst comes to worst, you must stop him by—" Westerlo did not complete the sentence but made a significant motion instead. Brower started. I've never done that yet," he said, shaking his head. Then it's high time you had," Westerlo replied. with an ugly light gleaming in his eye. I wouldn't have hesitated doing it myself. I had a chance this afternoon, and almost accomplished it, but I bethought myself of the consequences in time." That's just what Tm doing now," returned the other. I don't fancy hanging any more than you do yourself. My life is just as precious to me as yours is to you." Who talks of hanging ? There's no risk of that; and as for your life—bah !-it hasn't increased in value any, I guess, since I gave you that last job." "W esterlo's insulting speech won for him a dark scowl of anger but not heeding it at all, he con- tinued You re a fool if you can't see after everything I have told you that this Cavendish holds the whole of the game in his hands. If he can be man- aged-if, for instance, you will undertake to keep him silent, I can bring everything else around just as I want it. You may name your own price. I will give you whatever you ask." Brower took a pencil and made some figures upon the pine table between them. Is that the sum ?" Wresterlo asked, looking at them.1 "Yes." It shall .be yours. Six months from to-day, if everything has gene well, and this man has given me no trouble, I promise to give you the sum you demand and moreover T agree to help you in a quiet wag if you get into any trouble. We under- stand each other well enough, I think, not to need anything else than a verbal compact. Writing would be dangerous." I don't believe either you or I would go back on each other," Brower replied. I don't dis- trust you, and I don't fear you. I'm not like Ortini." Ortini repeated the other musingly. Then he said ° I saw his daughter the other day." Where ?" "She's here in prison, charged with infanti- cide." "I m not surprised at that. If she has any of her father's blood in her veins she could easily commit a murder." 11 Hush You are treading on dangerous ground again," said Westerlo. Do you know what child it is she is accused of killing?" Her own, very likely." "No. It's the child." How did that happen ? I thought—" 1 he two men looked at each other, and the glance Westerlo gave his companion was so full of meaning that Brower nodded his head as though he fully understood, and for some moments after- wards they remained silent. Her case will soon be decided, so that will be another stumbling block out of my way, said Westerlo at last. And now we come t& last item. What's that ?" Old Dorwin himself." Westerlo leaned forward in his chair, and rest- ing his elbow upon the table, dropped his chin upon his hand. Old Dorwin hasn't flfeen seen for several days," he said. I've tried my best to get a chance to speak with him, but without success. I know where he is, and what keeps him from venturing abroad, .mt tnat fIt < not ccicern our present pur- pose. What I sent for you for is this: People tell strar v ttories about tin* old man and his mys- terious habitation none i. t the most foolhardy (JaJ approach it, for t): Id fellow is not only a iaw,ee at a light himself, bu? he keeps a dog which is iiic),e ferocious than sevei. devils. Old Dorwin has in li, possession a ■>: -tain paper which it is fAb, olu ly essential I lould 'lave. Now. the point ib thia Are you willing to in the gauntlet of this wild man's fury, of his 'log angry fangs, and of the evil spirits which they say are Old Dorwin's familiars This afternoon I came very near hav- ing the tdajsiiur. bk, our of the fire for me by a party of ruttle- brained foil, a 3 who were determined to enter Doiwin' den. '11K- f would have done so br-.d it. J.t been for th" t trsett Cavendish I told • ut. Why don't you go yourself, Blackburn ? Do you acknowledge that those fellews are braver than you?" "Yes, I do, and for this reason: I know the dangers to be encountered and they didn't. Ignor- ance made them brave, while what I know regard- ing the place is enough to make one timid." NVell, how am I to serve you in this matter ?" In this way, Brower. You are the most daring man I know, and I believe that if any one ever enters that hole unbidden and comes back alive it will be you. W ill you attempt if ?" "No, I won't!" Brower flatly replied. "I've been to Dubuque before. I knew more about the place than I pretended I did. Years ago was here and tried my hand upon Old Dorv.ir., and one trial was enough, 1 hooted at the rtories J heard, and one t went up there to steal a march on the o'd j 1 •• lie Nvit-; I threw powder it; i h«; i '.o.s eye- u::d silenced him, but I tell you } didn't go far without coming back again quiekp; !han I went." "What did you see?" asked Westerlo, with keen interest. "Never you mind what I saw or what I heard, or what I felt. It's all very well for people to be curious about Dorwin's affairs, but if they take my advice they won't satisfy their curiosity by visiting him." Westerlo's interest was eclipsed by his disappoint- ment. Do I understand you to say that you positively refuse to undertake this last mentioned aflair ? he demanded. "That is what I intend you shall understand." Brower replied. I will not undertake it." Think better of it, Brower," Westerlo urged. I know it's a risky, ticklish affair, but if you'll do it, you shall have any reward you a-sk." But Brower shook his head. "I'm hard enough up Heaven knows, but I wouldn't lend a hand there for a kingdom." Westerlo's brow darkened. What if I should offer threats instead of rewards ?" lie said. Brower frowned in his turn. Well, suppose you do that's a game two can play at. Threats won't start me. If Dorwin must be seen you must see him yourself, that's all, for you can neither hire nor force me into his hole. So, if that's the end of your business, we may as vyell go, for I'm deuced tired of this place and want to settle myself more comfortably in town." "No, don't go yet," Westerlo said, detaining the other as he rose to go. "Y OU mu*t undertake this thing, Brower." Not if I know myself," the man replied. My hands will be full enough with that Cavendish 11 aflair, and you must see to other things yourself." Will notliinif make you change your mind ?" i ( AT Ao, notuiiig. The cloud 011 Westerlo's face grew blacker. "Brower," he said, "I could make you under- take this affair if I chose." "There are two opinions about that," was the careless reply. I may not be so completely under your thumb as you may fancy. I think I have alluded to two little circumstances to-night which made you feel somewhat uneasy--quite as uneasy, in fact, as anything you could relate about me." "Curse muttered Westerlo, under his breath. Yes, curse me, if you like," returned Brower. "Take it out in cursing if you wish, only don't ask me again to beard Old Dorwin in his den." Blmed and disappointed in the main purpose for which he had sought this lonely spot, West- erlo arose and prepared to leave. Tell me who the fellow is you brought with you to-night," said Brower. lte's a fellow I trust," Westerlo sullenly replied. "His name is Wilkins, and he's a member of the Dubuque police, as I told you before. He arrested the girl, and is the principal witness against her. I brought him here to have you meet him, for you are to help each other in various ways." Does he know what my duty is to be in town ?" Yes." Then there's no need of any formal introduc- tion. We can confer together whenever we have occasion. At present I'd rather hurry back to civilisation than stay here to hob-nob with a new acquaintance. I dare say we shall get along very well when our duties call us together. I suppose it won't do for us all to return to town together." No, I think not," Westerlo moodily replied, irritated by disappointment, vet not daring to give 111"s vent to Ills reel- You had better go baek by land and we 11 return the same way we came. If you have been to Dubuque before we had better not be seen in company, for you know you somehow man- age 11 to make yourself temembered wherever you go." "I reckon I do," said Brower. "It's no fault of mine if people forget me." W esterlo reached out his hand and extinguished the light. Then, going to the door, he summoned Wilkins, who had been patiently waiting outside. "I in sorry I can't accommodate you in that Dorwin affair, Blackburn," said Brower, following him into the open air. I'll do anything else but that. A man may be brave enough and reckless enough, but there are some things no one can stand." AVestel-lo made no reply. He knew his man too well to give him a parting charge respecting the duty he had pledged himself to perform so, with- out further words, they separated, Westerlo and Wilkins rounding the base of the bluff as they had done in reaching this secluded spot. Brower remained standing where they had left him until the sound of their oars dipping into the water told him that the two men were well on their way toward Dubuque, when he turned to leave the place himself. "I'll never make a rendezvous of this desert again," lie muttered. A more dismal, God- 0 forsaken bit of land can't be found." He stooped to adjust his pantaloons and boots before wading into the water, when lie felt him- self seized suddenly from behind. Something was thrown over his head, so he could not see by whom he was attacked. He felt a cold hand seize him by the throat to prevent any ont- cry, and instant later his arms were firmly pinioned to his side and his feet bound with cords, which all his struggles could neither loosen nor break. (To be continued.)

A CAKD.—A CLERGYMAN will send, free of charge, a prescription for the cure of all who fcuffar from tho errors and indisoretioos of youth pervous debility, physical exhaustion, and early decviy. This great remedy was discovered by a Missionary in Old Mexico; it saved him from a miserable existence atid an early grave. Send self-addressed, stamped envelope to Húv JOSEPH HOLMFS, Bloomabury Mansions, Bloomsbury Square, London, W.C. Mention this paper.

A COLLIER'S EXPERIENCE. Burnley Gazette, Feb. 23rd. The lot of those who toil from day to day in the bowels of the earth is not a very agreeable task. Apart from the terrible risks of which we are so often reminded by a calamitous explosion, with all its thrilling scenes, the oilier has to pursue his work at times under circumstances of great hardship, such as would undermine the strongest constitution. Mr Moses Knowlek,, of 109, Oxford iioad, Burnley, who was interviewed by one of our representatives a day or two ago, has had some experience of the trying conditions of labour in some of the deeper coalmines of this oouutry. He has only just reached middle age, but has found it advisable to abandon the occupation of a miner to which he was brought np. He relates how he has repeatedly had to work for hours crouched in ten or twelve inches of water and the cold liquid at the same time dropping all over his body from above. To leave a comforts ble bod at three or four in the I morning and begin work in a pool of cold spring water is bad enough, but to continue the em- ployment after one is thoroughly saturated. would make havoc of the mot-t robust frame. Happily such conditions of employment are almoet unknown in the Burnley district, but Mr Kn owles has had to encounter them in other minir g localities, and has been a painful sulfurer in consequence. He first commenced with pains in his head, iphich gradually extended to other part of the body. "1 got so low," said Knowles to our reporter, that I was obliged to hw a chair close to the fire even on a warm day. Not only so but I was heaped round with blankets, and a clothes maiden covered with bedclothes Was put around the cha'r to keep the draughts off. It was only then I could feel anything like warmth. My legs got so weak that I had to have the help of a stick to get across the floor, I was terribly troubled with indigestion, nervous debility and disease of tho liver aud kidneys, and had constant attacks of cramp in the stocaach. Those only who havo endured it, continued Air Knowles, can tell what cramp in the stomach means. I had to keep the night lamp burning aud always have at hand some biandy or other warming composition. For a good many weeks 1 sullered very hard, writhing in pain for hours together, and got so weak that it was painful to speak, let alone trying to move. I wasted a great deal of money OD herbal remedies aDd was under the treatment of two different doctors. Medicine only seemed to make ine worse, and I got to that state that my friends gave me up and the doctor ventured to offer no hope of a cure. At last I read one of Warner's pamphlets, and in going over the symptoms of several cases mentioned there as beiug cured I felt convinced my completion was the same Well, I sent for a bottle of Warner's SAFE 'Curo straight away, and I shall always be delighted to say a good word for it wherever I am for the good it did me. I felt a flight benetit before tIl, first bctVe was dene, and with each succeeding bottl" I got more confident than ever that 1 was on t:ie right track of btin.; broug: t round. In a tew weeks I was a mr-v Œun. My appetite hti.d returned, the weakness had disappeared and I was back at my woik at the pit, feeling stronger than I had done fc r yeart- Mr Ki;owle., bar: einco left off coal-gaiting, and now keops a shop in Oxford Roail. Out representative foun-i him the other evening in too b-t ot spirit and apparently in robust lieilth, looking won- deifuliy vigoi ous for a man who had been ir th>) portion described, Mr Kuowle* grow en- thusiast 10 in his praiso of Warner's SA»: Cure, declaring that ho had so much confidence in it that he had ofored to pay for bottles for some ot tho neighbours out of iv6 own pocket if :t dil not biing ahont a cure. He had done this re- peatedly, but 1 eror btfeircalled on to pay, as th- mediciue 1 al r ever b-en a failure.

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Pamphlet wIth euch bottle. lt;" 1SS8.—Di:u ;r n,-It is with creat pleasure I otl-r Y011 this I unsolicited testimonial*' illy husband was for some time losing flesh, and getting generally weak, until at last 1, could no longer follow liis employment, and was obliged to give iij). r"f 23 weeks he was laid up, and was quite unable to work at ail. being attended during part of that time by a London physician. On advice I had him removed to our home in Devonshire. Two On advice I had him removed to our home in Devonshire. Two doctors there said, after examining him, that he would never do any more work. Seeing your Jtoouse«d Bitters advertised in the W fklv liecord (Dorset), I determined to try a bottle. The first bottle gave him relief from the pain at his heart, which all the doctors' medicine could not do. lie haa now ta ken ten bottles of Moonseed Bitters, and is as strong and well as ever he was in his lite. I have no hesitation in saying that Moon- i The first bottle gave him relief from the pain at his heart, which all the doctors' medicine could not do. lie haa now ta ken ten bottles of Moonseed Bitters, and is as strong and well as ever he was in his lite. I have no hesitation in saying that Moon- seed Bitters has saved his life. He, in recompense to you, can onlv otfar a personal interview to anyone who this letter may I int."rest.—Believe me, Sir, yours very truly, HILDA GKEY. ) To the Proprietors of the Moonseed lUt.ters." I Wholes do Agents: Messrs. Edwards, Queen Victoria Street, I,on don. Of (,; I Chemists, nt 2 Ð and 4/6, or post fre" of Sbawyer, Chemist to H.II.H. The Prince of Wales, Swindon; Green, Chemist, Swindon; Hands, Chemist, Cheltenham; Marks Chemist. Wantage. Berks, S and 4 9.. LETHE. The latest London Sncc:v«s. The Onlv Fr^'i fw s\ lVr,rd'> nnt LETHE K-«r, :im! T "Tj^HnTTTn ^SoVibv ft"] f bo'i'.is* :.t 1 ? n. ''1 »!.0 XJVJ 1 -tll'j. \v. WrightCo.. 2.1.. 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TTANOYER (GERMANY) Celler Strasse 91, DAY SCHOOL (19 hour.* from London). Mr. Storenson, B.A. IS76 Cambridge, and Old CJiftonian, prepares Boys for the Public Schools, placing_e«ch_in a Geriruinja,inily. THE ENGLISH CHAPLAIN of Ghent iBislfrium) PREPARES for UNIVERSITY, ARMY, &c., Examinations; exceptional facilities for learning modern wiguafc-es. Address 8. Qnai des Tannenrs, Ghent. 3TEmony LECTURES.—Tho Irsfc lecture on Pro- fessor Loisettc's System of Memory was delivered last nig-ht to over three hundred people in tho Clarendon Assembly Room, and tlio lecturer lield his audience to the last principle and the tiual illus- tration. In fact, the iuterrvst of the members in tho lectures has been unparalleled in the history of Ox- ford public lectures. To beidn with H:.) at his first lecture and wind up with over 300 at his concluding lecture, is the best test of the opinion formed by tho members (almost all University men) of the value of the lectures.-Oxfor(i Keview, March 1st, liS9 LADIES! B0 SHOPPING BY POST, Direct with the Darlington Mills, purchasing your Dress Materials from the actual Manufacturers. O D ST A X RADOft SMC FULL DRESS LENGTHS UntA I bAnvanl INO from a few shillings. Upwards of 1000 PATTERNS FREE Lfiliri v aurppre FDR the summer. H P Wg §p fl W If if P& IF m m Sr m THE HEIGHT OF FASHION FOR issa Absolutely Ü Finrt Co;t FiTst Hand. i# V nfin 1 STRAGf.1T frem the WfiAVER to the ViEARER HENRY PEASE & CO.'S Succtssous, THE MILLS, DAIAJXF.TOX, will forvrnnl to any Address, Free, on Approval, a largo Box of entirely :\(! 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THE QTJFEN'S VISIT To WALES.—The an- nouncement that the Queen has consented to open the new Dee Railway Bridge is incorrect, as are all the other statements about the Queen's visit to Ruthin Castle and the Valley of Festiniog. Sir Henry Ponsonby has written to say that her Majesty will remain as quietly as possible at Pale. The Queen will take one or two drives in the neighbourhood of Bala, calling on Sir Theodore Martin, butbayond that, it is improbable that the programme will be extended.