F n1Hi, 1yliii This, Ot' _ The girls had had experience with these storms, and they knew that while they lasted old Mme. Foutarhy forgot everything but the speechless terror which seized her. Marcia, fastening the window securely, had scarcely time to say "Foutarby will be up directly to get me down stairs," before the old woman's step was heard, and an inst- ant later, having, made her sister conr --fottable before the wood fire, Marcia was following her landlady down the .old oak staircase into the living room of the house, madam declaring as usual there was the "Evil One" at work without. '1'L\ When she told me the story she said D1615, horrified look crossed the face of the “'hi‘bonne, and ‘that Madame lifted up a T1115\varning Jiand--thets turned to Marcia f†with t gentlest look. 113$ bok but a minute for: Marcia to if "plain to Gen that the blue wool Marcia glanced at the delicately shod feet of the young mother, wonder- ing whether she had better offer her warm wooletyilippers, while the dainty .kid boots were dried. Involuntarily she spoke in English : "madame's feet are wetc-" Will I bring down my slip- pers Ills f The eyes of the young mother here T quickly lifted from her child's tiny face. She smiled-all the youth and lightness coming back into her face. Two carriages with postilions and liveried servants had drawn up. From the second a gentleman alighted quick- ly, almost demanding shelter for the whole party at once. There was no time for explanation. Meanwhile Marcia stood back, a Tptuieringr, fascinated spectator of the t)e scene. The ladies laughed and ', alked with each other. The wrap removed from the little child revealed a boy of perhaps two years, delicate in feature, but very charming. The elder lady, evidently its mother, insisted upon taking him in her lap. She kissed and fondled him as she held his little hands out to the warmth of the fire. In the fipst carriage were two ladies and an attendant carrying a little child, The gentleman ushered them all into the large old room as gravely as though he were its master. Some words in rapid Spanish passed between himself and the taller of the ladies. "Heh l†cried the old woman sud- denly, "what is this I." In spite of the storm she ran and flung open the great wooden door. Her companion was a vivacious, rather brilliant looking young lady, who swept the room with her Tlick glance, smiling and nodding of the otheras Madame Foutarby t lshed forward the most comfortable chairs and departed for hot claret. "So under her wing the pair of young orphans had remained, Marcia trying to turn aside her grief to her art, sketching everything and everybody with her careless, clever young pencil and, as usual keeping up Gen’s spirits. "Upon my word it is I†declared Marcia. In the Tasque county sudden wild storms come almost unheralded, driving every wayfarerirsto the nearest shelter and swaying all objects to its will. There was no question but that they were ladies of wealth and rank , the very dress of the attendant, evi- dently the ehild's nurse, betrayed this. Io ~~J - Mrs Bragley, their chaperon, had gone off to Bagnires de Bigone for a week, leaving them at M adame Fout- arby's old cottage, and on the day the adventure occurred, the week had lengthened into three and the girls were, as they said, "staring fate in the face" with a week's board owing and three francs left of their funds. Marcia was uaini,r out of the upper window, her chin on her hands, trying to keep buck the tears while she was wondering, what to do-how to pay their landlady-how to exist at all for perhaps another week on three francs _-less than one good American dollar. "Is another storm coming, Marcia?†she exclaimed, almost as though it would be all Marcia's doings were such the case. They had expected their Uncle Robert from Colorado ever since their mother's death two months ago. \Vhen Mrs. Bragley offered herself as ehaper on, guide and general protector, the girls were but too grateful and ready to accept her, and Uncle Robert had written he would join them at once and "it was all right about Mrs. Brag ley.†, _ Meanwhile Gen's plaintive voice within reached her. l KING’S PORTRAIT They were in a village on the Span- ish border when it happened-the Pendleton girls-and a very queer plight they were in. ' , T U“You are Exiglish, mademoiselle P There was the slightest trace of Ger- man accent on the words. u ' " _ . English, laughed Marcia, movinrr forward. "Oh, no. American." a "Better still," said the second ladv turning from her contemplation of 'ii;', sketches on the wall, and the others added quickly. VivéSlipreI‘S 1"OU, yes; my feet are wet. That is right.†They all laughVed, and Marcia, before she ran up stairs, put her arms around the little boy and kissethm. m “He is lilies, our poor little Jim," she said. "Mother, loved him so clearly." Luier Marcia could hardly tell how the transaction ended. She knew that something quietly imperious in the lady's manner induced her to roll up the sketch and receive a payment for it-not given without the kindest ex- pressions of approval. The child half slumbered against his mother's breast, but now and again opened dreamy eyes Altogether he proved a. good "sitter," and as I have said Mareia's forte lay if catching the salient points of a likeness. M aanwhile the storm" outside still spun along, the village roadway, then suddenly ceased. There was a lull in everything tempestuous in nature. The sun broke out, like some naughty child who had been. hidden hide his head for a time, but with quick, dauc- ing, laughing radiance returned. The sketch, such as it was, was finished, and Marcia was the center of an admirmg group, when the carriage was brought, out from the stable yard and Mme. Foutarby reappeared with an eager bustle of politeness. The. child's mother contrived. to my a few words apart to Marcia while the young lady and the bonne were putting him into Iris many wraps. . "When yoi1 ‘are a fine, famous artist, mademoiselle,†she said, "I hope you will do more for me." Marcia stood on the doorstep with old Madam Foutarby as they all drove away. The sumptuous carriages and fine liveried outriders, coachmen and footmen, it made a glowing piece of color on the narrow hill-bound road. The sk y shining now reflected the dense blue sapphire of the bay; the vines and trees were all glistening ; little gusts of wind dashed the glistening drops down upon Mareia's soft brown hair. "Thank you, nfy child," the; lady said quietly. The littlehoy begantocry, a Sort of bahyish whimper. He leaned his head restlessly against his mother. To sooth him she pointed out the Piet- ures on the wall. They were all Marcia's work. Her block and pencils lay in the furthest window seat. She said she thought it might keep the child quiet, and pass the time if she began a sketch of the pretty scenes hefore her. The new figures in the old room made up something which caught her fancy, and without saying what she meant to do she took up her sketching, materf ials and began to work. She worked on, taking in every de- tail of the scene before luw--the gorge- ous, although peasant costume of the bonne, who quite illuminated a (lurk corner of the room ; the young lady in trailing silks and with the eager way of moving and looking; the almost Madonnalike repose of the mother and child in the center of f1velight--put- ting down with her pencil only what seemed necessary to the portrait. “Mademoislle, will you be kind t' she said gently. "I want very much that pieturer-bue to buy ie-all for myself. May I have it, with your promise that you will do no Inure--- like it l" Marcia blushed again. "Oh, of course you can have it," Marcia exclaimed. "It's just nothing, anyway." She was back speedily, and, kneel- ing down on the hearthstone, drew oil the kid boots and put on the slippers. Who and whence were they?slse was wondering. Madame could only say : "Some grand people from San Sebastien.†So Marcia. sped upstairs to tell Gen all about it, show her the old pieces and wonder over again. slippers were needed-people wele down stairs. quietly "Somebody," old Robert Pendleton growled when a week later when he and the Brayleys were discussing the adventure with the girls. "I should think, Marcia, if you had any Pendle.. ton blood in you youd have found out I." But there was this sequel to the story which settles it to the old gentle- man's satisfaction. They were in Old Madrid. It was a festal day. The Pendleton party en masse. Bentleys and all occupied a balcony overlooking the great square along which the royal carriages were to pass. They came at last ; outriders, guards-with all the splendor and ceremonial of a court pageant in the land of the Alhambra. The carriage of the Queen Regent was passing. Within, the young wid, ow of Alphonso XII. sat, her little boy on her knee, and while the crowd rent the air with cheers she bowed right and left, smiling tenderly on all as she held up the tiny King that all his people might see him, the little girl in front of her, by a bright, guyly cheered young lady, nodding and bow- ing with equal good humor. Suddenly Marcia gavea little cry and rose to her feet. Why is a woman mending her stock, ings deformrd? Because nex- hauds are where her feet should be. King I" "6enevieve.'r whispered Marcia. , "there they are. My child and his mother and the young lady ! I can- not be mistakem1'-luey C. Lillie. r"aly, I." niurmared some one near by; "the Infanta Mercedes l, the Infanta Eulalia! and the Queen! the Little inst feel I own it," said the lady, in such county not within an in- corporated village or city as they shall deem advisable, and to cause such des, ignation and a map of such county roads to be tiled in the clerk's office of such county, the roads so designated to be, so far as practicable, leading market, roads in such county. It further pro- vides for: the appointment of a county engineer in every such county by the board of supervisors thereof, such engi- neer to he removable at the pleasure of the board, and to hold office for three years unless sooner removed. The Sul- ery of the engineer is to be fixed by the board, and is to be a county charge. Some New lurk Ideas “'0th Canadian Consideration. Legislation in the direction of road improvement has at length been enact» ed by the Legislature of New York State. A bill has teen passed which Amends the highway by authorizing the board of supervisors of the several counties to adopt the country road sys- tem; to provide for the appointment of county engineers to supervise the construction of rouds,and to issue bonds to meet the expenses of road improve- went. The law gives the supervisors very complete power over tho question of road improvement in £0 for as it Gl s within the jurisdiction in point of locality. It begins by giving the board of supervisors in any county power, by n concurring vote of at least a majority of the whole number, by rm solution, to adopt the eounty-rosd sys- tem, and, as soon as practicable after the adoption of such resolution, to cause to be designated as county roads such portions of the public highways In the next place, the law makes the expense of maintaining the county roads of each county 9. county charge. It provides that the amountnecossary to repair and maintain the county roads in each year shall be appropriated an- nually by the board of supervisors, hat the board may designate the roads upon which the money appropriated each year for the repairing and main- tenance of country roads shall be ex- pended for the ensuing year; that; the county engineers shall have the super- vision of such expenditure; that the board may designate the portion of the annual appropriation which shall be ex- pended upon any portion of the county roads, and shall from year to year make such apportionment so far as practicable, in such manner that the amount expended in each town shall be apportionate to the equalized valuation of the property of the town. Again, it is provided that the head of supervisors of such county may borrow money from time to time for the Con- struction, maintenance and repair of the county roads in such county, and may issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of the county therefor; but that such bonds or other evidences of indebtedness shall not; bare a rate of interest exceeding 5 per cent. per an- num, and shall not be fora longer term than twenty years, and shall not be sold' for less than par. Finally the law provides that the county roads in any county shall be under the jurisdiction of the board of supervisors and the county engineer of the county, and ex- empt from thejurisdiction of the high- way officers of the town, and that the system of taxation for working and re- pairing the highways o'her than the county roads in a town in a county in which the county-road system is adopt- ed shall be the money system of tax- ation. This measure follows in the main l the idea advocated by Governor Flower _ in his last annual message, which was that the county-road system constituted the golden mean between the two ex- tremes of extravagance in state expen- diture and pairsxmony in local expend- iture for local. improvements. It es- tablishes a system of local option, as it were, under which it is fair to assume that some progress will be made. It will, however, in all probability not be to any great extent uniform progress, for it is only fair to suppose that until the importance of good roads is better understood some country boards will not be anxious to take the steps in the direction of road improvement which the law empowers them to take, From this point of view it cannot be regarded as in any sense a reality. Anything like a uniform system on road improve- ment for the state is hardly possible without state supervision at least. The measure just passed, however, makes a decided advance m one particular, namely, establishing the money system of taxatation as the system for the counties in which the new system is adopted-Bradstreet'; A Society Woman. Nurse-"Exeuise me, Madam, but little Mabel insisted on seeing you and I have taken the liberty to bring her 1Gdam-"Nurse will do that for mamma run along now! You must not interfere with my Delsarte Stud- ies." in." Madam--"What do you wish, Ma- bel I" Mabel--"Won't mamma. please let Mabel comesit on her lap a little while l" hladam-"Why what are you think.. ing of! It was only last week that I granted you that privilege and it will never do tor me to become too indul- gent." _ Mabel-"But won't mamma please kiss Mabel t" TO GET GOOD ROADS Waterloo County Chonicle 1 C - l l ii f, I: 1 I'i i ts '5: "iii' iii; ds A I (C, l LI T 'lil if, iii l,' (lt l ty E if? , ’41 "t, St. Vitus (lance, hysteria, epilepsy and a certain form of asthma, are the sympfons of nervous prostration. The only remedy that can promptly meet such deficiency of nerve power is one containingas in Celery Iron Pills, agencies that go to supply the nerve centres. Druggists and dealers, or mail. Price 50 cts., six for $2.50. The Celery Pill Co., Toornto, Ont. Why is a door in the potential mood? It's would or should be. What on are sure of, if you use Dr. Sages Catarrh 10eualhey',' is either a perfect and per- manznt cure for your Catarrh, no matter how bad your case may be, or 8500 in cash. The proprietors of the:medicine promise to pay you the money, if they can’t cure you. f _ . ' / I l . They're put up I x m a. better way, I . b‘ d and they not in a M] better way, than â€if? the . huge, old- Ill fashioned pills. , N.o griping, no till v_1olence, no reac- qlll-U "s tton afterward Ls_,2dLCC25e-s.'w that sometimes leaves you worse off than before. In that way, they cure permanently. Sick Headache Bilious Headache, Constipation, iT' digestion, Bilious Attacks, and all derangements of the liver, stomach and bowels are prevented, relieved, and cured. , the thud page of the Toronto r " '- Mail' is noted for " Want"advertlsn.cms. If you wanta situation, a mechanic, a business, machinery, lodging, if you have lost or found anything, or id you want to find out where anyone is, advertise in the Toronto 'Daily Mail' and read the ad- vertisements on the third page of that paper. lhe charge is two cents a word each insertion, or ten cents a word for six insertions. _ A ddress ‘The Mail Toronto, (mama If you want to buy or sell a Farm ad. vertise in the Toronto 'Weekly Mail" That paper reaches 100,000 farmers' homes every week and your advertise ment should meet t) e eye of some one who wants to purch: se. Advertisements at this clas are inserted in the Toronto 'Weekly Mail' for Five cents a word for each insertion or Twenty Cents a word for five insertions. Address .The Mail. They're tiny, sugar-coated gran- ules, a compound of refined and concentrated vegetable extracts- the smallest in size, the easiest to take, and cheapest pill you can buy, for: they're guaranteed to give satis- faction, or your money is returned. You pay only for the good you get. Tlferis's naming likely to L, “just as good.†Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures Catarrh in the Head. 3211mm. Canada. Reheuea Wilkinson,of Brownsvelley, Ind says: "I had been in a distressed condition for three years from Nervousness, Weakness of the Stomach, Dyspepsia. and Indigestion until my health was gone. Ihad been doe. boring constantly with no relief. I bought one bottle of South American Nervine, which done me more good than any $50 worth of doctoring I ever did in my life. I would advise every weakly person house his valuable and lovely remrdy. A trial ottle will convince you Warranted by M. ' vitt, Druggist. Waterloo. Williams' Royal Crown Remedy IS said to be the greatest cure on earth. Guaran- teed to cure general nervous debility, thea. matism, neuralgia, paralysis etc. English Spavin Liniment removes all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blem- ishes from horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-bone, sttfles, Sprains, all Swollen Threats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted by Ed. M. Devitt. Send 25 “Sunlight†Soap wrappers (wrap- Ear bearing the words "Why Does a Woman ook Old Sooner Than a. Man") to Lever Bros. Ltd., 43 Scott St. Toronto, and you will receive by post a. pretty picture, free from advertising, and well worth framing. This is an easy way to decorate your home The soap is the best in the markets, and it will only cost 1 cent postage to send in the wrappers if you leave the ends open. Write your address carefully. the pleasant flavor, gentle action and sooth- ing effects of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative; and if the father or m ther: be bilious, the most gratifying resultO follow its use, so that it is the best family sremedy known and every family should have a bottle Ripans Tabul as are of great value Ripans Tabules are always ready, Mpans Tabules sure bad breath, Ripans Tabules cure the blues. Ripans Tubules purify the blood. Ripans Tabules cure Elves. Ripans Tabules cure Emma Mow to Get a "Sunlightv Plum-e. Sonlctlllnz Was Wunl lug hlldren Enjoy. IN GLASS. That's the way Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets come. And it's a more important point than you thinks It keeps them al. ways fresh and re- liable, unlike the ordinary pills in cheap wooden or pagffbboard boxes. Waterloo Ladies will do well to sec our stock before purchasing elsewhere, as we carry the largest stock and best assortment in the county. Avery fine enameled printed IO piece Toilet Set for We are giving a very pretty Ccr. lumbian Souvenir Spoon with every $1.00 purchase. Tea and Coffee customers receive the regular pre- mium as well. Your choice of an Orange or Tea Spoon or Sugar Shell, made of white metal and plated retail at socts. TOILET Fine printed enameled Dinner Ware in olive or brown decoration, 97 pieces, only $6.50. Think of it, 8; picceset for $6. Extra pieces to match. DINNER T251. J School Entrance Tlhramintstiuru, for 1893 will be held at the Collegiate Institute in Galt, the High School in Berlin, and the Public Schools in New Hamburg, Ayn Elmira and Crosshil. 0n 28rd, 29th, and 30th days of dune, bqginnipg each 51:33AM 9 any) Wynn...“ '8_imr._ W, w _. W -eee Intending candidates or their teachers should notify the Inspector and name the glance at, which they desire to write, nor, atel- then Monday, lst pr May." " at . "iiriairs'GsiTf4GrrirsrFiifns for these examin- ations will find fall particulars in Regulations 9 and 22, School Act, 1891. Public School Insyector's Office Berlin, Apri 6, 1803. ARTHUR PEQUEGNAT, I BEG to announce to the people 0 Waterloo and vicinity that I have full assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE, &c, Repairing Sltillfuly and Promptly attended to. Waterloo Goal Yards. l I 7 E are now prepared to fill orders tor th best Scranton Coal 111 Egg, Stove or Nu size. We would advise all to order now befor an advance in price takes place. The grobab‘ lilies are that money will be saved bf oolcis1 orders at once. We respectfully so ieit you patronage. Orders left at our otruoe at the co yard or at J. W. Fear & Co.‘s Hardware Sum will have our careful attention. . Empire Tea Store, COAL I Scranton Coal I wiAiiiiiir Shop, 72 King St., Canadian Block. Established April I, 1891. Now running by steam power. Fully prepared to all kinds of saw gumming and filing. Skate grinding and grinding edge tools of every description, such as horse clippers, barber’s clippers, barber's and tailoc's shears, butcher's meat knives, prin- ter’s paper knives etc. Bicycles changed from the solid and cushion to the latest preumatic tire. Sew. ing machines repaired and guaranteed for one year. Gunsmithing in all its branches. Keys made and fitted to all kinds of locks. Locks repaired. New rolls put on clothes wringers. In short we repair everything in a mechanical line and guarantee satisfaction All work sent us shall receive our prompt attention. Remember the place, Canadian Block, Berlin. Sign of the Sewing Machine and Saw. C L HENDERSON . . , This offer for-two weeks only, Tea and Coffee Specialists. Querin'l 13170919 Sign of The Big Tea Pot. All Work and Goods Guaranteed. ARTHUR PEQUEGNAT, The Wholesale and Retail Jeweller. PUBLIC SCHOOL LEAVING. Telephone 134P. O. Bus 164, E annupl Public§choql Laying arA1llii.rl1, HIGH SCHOOL LATHE WORK OF ALL KINDS Entrance Examinations. Phone 124. -- AND -- HOGG & HABBICK. at bottom prices. THOS. PEARCE SETS. SETS tarrrif iiispector Machinist, Proprietor. BERLIN Waterlo 3t. It is now complete and tare want to show you through it and ' with those of other houses, and you will quickly de- cide for yourself. All departments freshly stocked, special values in COTTONADES, SHIRTINGS, PRINTS, Don’t forget to cal NEW GENES for SPRING WANTS ' ment full up in all grades andstyles . It's a Grand stock for finding just what you want. Few can meet and none can beat our prices. Quality grades high in all we offer this season. Right and righteous prices on all things never were sounder, snrer bargains offered i?, WULU DUMLJJJ.\.IJ., Mu; Lu. UwLawLuv u..-v- v." -- Dry Goods, Carpets, Groceries, Clothing, Boots Shoes. Hats, Caps, Furnishing Goods, Notions &c Examination will show that out stock is espec- ially strong in variety and thoroughly reliable in style, prices. , . Nothing will convince you like personal inspec- tion that for seasonable goods and reasonable prices the best place is Fall stock in the latest New York, English and Canadian styles arriving daily. BOOT AND SHOE STORE. A pleasure to show Goods. flailoarimi,1y'o? Trunks and Valises. New Williams Sewing Machines. We have everything in the line of footwear. A DESIRABLE farm of 160 acres, the N. E. l situated in Sec. 36, TownshL 37, N.5, W., Centre Township, Emmet Co. Mich, tor sale or exchange on good property ’n the County of Waterloo,. Twenty acres clear, balance Nell wooded 1yith basswood. elm and maple. A good dwelling op property Saw mill only one quarts? mile distant, and railroad 3 miles. A s'plendid chance A?†to M. S. ALLMAN, 202 King street west COTTONS and all STAPLE GOODS. Fresh Groceries always kept on hand, Highest, price paid for Farm produce. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. Plgqpy of. they. The Iat,es,ir ‘and best assort- 'ro thrs we are the strong inducement of low Better Assortment than ever. SPRING GOODS. TEE ?0@WL&ZQ gr: EEVITZ†d, Ctt, Headquarters for, Binder Twine and Repairs. J. S. CE2,CDCDS, J. UFFELMANN, compare our Prices and inspect our stock of' CALL AND SEE. Popular Boot & Shoe Store. Waterloo, Headquarters for all kinds of confection ery, Bread, Cakes, etc. Wedding Cakes ia. specialty J, W. DAN EY; CITY BAKER Ontario.