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| f ':E. pae M wl Suddenly he thought he heard a step ‘on the stairs. He listened. Yes there ‘"t was again ! He felt the perspiration k gather up on his forehead ; still they \ Neame slowly on and up the creaking stairs. Then the door was opened catiously, and in peered the shaggy head of his host. Breathlessly he watched, with his fingers tightly fastâ€" .ened upon his pistol. ‘The man came slowly into the room, holding in one ‘hand a lighted candle, in the other a long shining knife. . He came to where e guest lay, apparently sleeping and eered into his face. Then he walked back very quietly to the door, which he closed gently. Picking up the threeâ€" _ legged stool, the man placed it beside the cot. An old woman appeared presently <with a pitcher of guat‘s milk and a loaf »of bread, which set she upon the table. ‘The artist, halfâ€"starved, for he had not seaten since early morning, feasted upon this simple repast. . The others talked together and in a tongus he could not munderstand, and in low voices that ‘made him nervous and apprehensive. He began to wonder what manner of »people these were, who were apparentâ€" ly hWabIe, and yet decidedly. mysâ€" "terioi\'i\ At‘last the old woman opened a «door that he had not. noticed . before, and slowly ascended a creaky staircase. In a few moments she returned, and ~the man who had acted as host throughâ€" â€"out arose, and taking up a cradle said ‘to his guest, "Come with me. and I‘ll «show you where you may sleep." "Well, I am willing enough," replied the m«o, "what say you‘ Franz?‘ turn. ~ing to the immovable piece of humanity ‘before the fire. "I‘ts all right. I suppose: call the «old woman. She‘ll give him supper." The artist followed reluctant‘y, â€" but noticing how noisy the stairs were, conâ€" cluded that no one could ascend them to do him harm‘without him being forâ€" warned. The room above was roughly finished with a cot, a table, and & stool similar to those below. How cheerless‘it All looked, and how nervous and anxâ€" 4ous it‘made him feel. After the man had left him he exâ€" :amined the door to find a&lock ; there «was nothing but a latch, and there was ‘mo way of securing himself. . He took of his shoes and his coat and decided to undress no further. Then he lay down and palled the bedâ€"clothes almost up to his chin. Beneath the blankets he firmly held in his right hand his pisâ€" tol, which he never failed to carry in travelling. â€" He determined that if he were in a den of murderers he would fight for his life. He reflected upon ‘his own stupidity in exhibiting his â€"wallet with the few goldâ€"pieces : then ‘he began to think of escape, but gave that up as impossible, knowing that ‘those three dreadful people below, who seemed nsver to get through talking, «could hear any movement he made. _ It was with great trepidation that che knocked on the window, whence gleamea the light. . There was noâ€" anâ€" *swer, and he ventured to peep in He saw a large room roughly finished with \a table and ‘a few threeâ€"legged stools, two of which were occupied by men of a most forbidding type, who set before a log fire Theartist hesitated, wonâ€" «dering whether he should go on in 1 the storm and take his chance of finding an ‘inn, or ask sheiter and food here of "these nwful lookingâ€"men. A great flash of lightning and « roar of thunder, followed by sheets of rain, decided him wat once. He knocked boldly at the »door, which was instantly opened by "the fiercer looking of the men,. The artist, almost blown. into .the »room by the force of the storm, looked sat his host, and said timidly :. "Great Heavens," thought the urtist, **he meaus to sit down rd carve me at ‘his leisure. But the man did not sit down. He put one foot upon the â€"stool and raised his arm with the shinâ€" in blade high above his head. _ Many years ago an artist was travelâ€" Jling alone in Switzerlandâ€" He had gone ‘a long way without seeing n single cha ‘let or hut of of any kind. Findiug that â€"a storm was threatening, he dragged ‘himself along, hoping against bope that he would find some shelter before night, At last he saw a tiny glimmer thaough \the trees, that looked almost like a star, so small was it. Upon approaching nearer, he discovered that the light â€"came from a rude hutâ€"the only one in the mountain pass. Great drops of rain were coming down in terrents, and by the time be reached this forbidding "looking shelter the _ traveller _ was <drenched to the skin. Fo me o aioime o mley cun es nol o imenlre s "He meaus to strike a sweeping blow,"thought the artist ; his heart alâ€" most still from fright. The agony of those moments of suspense was suâ€" preme. The man did not lower bis arm ; he raised it higher and higher, ‘then his othe foot was placed upon the stool. It seemed to the artist that the ©Thanks. many thanks," e€claimed the artist, joyfully. "I will pay you ight well for your hospitality," drawing out his wallet and putting a gold prece, ‘of which, mlas, he posseased but few, upon the table. We don‘t want your gold. You‘re welcome, so don‘t say any more about it : just get before the fire here, and dry yourself." «will ybu, sir, afford me food and shelter for toâ€"night ? I am sure I have lost my way in your mountains." . A WIEBD STORY This is one side of the questoin, but â€"as a homely adage has itâ€""there are more ways of killing a cat than choking her with butter." A hotel may not raise its regular prices and gain great credit thereby; but this need not hinder it from putting up a notice "Full" early in the day and then renting spare space at fabulous prices. A staff correspondent of the New York Tribune has been making some investiâ€" gations in this line, quite independent of those of the official "bureau ;" and he sendsâ€" some stories to the paper which make very suggestive readingâ€" even after something is allowed for the jealousy of New York. The folâ€" lowing is an illustration of. the "packâ€" ing system" which is greatly to be feared : Application was made, in response to an. advertisement. in a Chicago morning newspaper, for two rooms on the fifth floor of one of those houses, located about a mile and a half from the Fair grounds. It was~ really a thirdâ€"class house. «"That is a big difference," was re marked. Every now and again some official of the Chicago World‘s Fair comes to the front with a calm and. superior statement that it is folly to imagine that visitors to the Fair will be fleeced by the hotel men and boardingâ€"house keepers of that unselfish city. They report the result of elaborate canvasses of the "hirable" hospitality of the city, and tell of special hotel structures, roomy and cheap, faith. in â€" which is somewhat shattered, however,. when these skeleton hotel buildings meet the same fate before a puff of wind. Dir ector General George R. Davis writes a reassuring article to the North American Review, for instance, on this subject, in which he tells of the estabâ€" lishment of a "burea of protection and public comfort" for the express purpose of ascertaining what the hotel and rooming facilities are in Chicago, and assisting visitors to find the best accommodation as effectively fas possiâ€" ble. The hotel capacity is estimated at one hundred and thirtyâ€"five thousand guests, including the prominent downâ€" town hostelries, which have an emergâ€" ency capacity for at least ten thousand people. "And none of these estimates" says Director Davis, "takes into acâ€" count the enormous capacity of the temporary hotels and other places in course of ‘construction. â€" Personal inâ€" vestigation made by experts for use in this connection shows that there are hotels enough built and in construction within a radius of a mile from the Exposition to lodge at least fifty thousâ€" and people every day." "«What is the rent per month 1 was asked. The reply was: "Thirtyâ€"five dollars." ‘Wouldâ€"you make any reduction on a contract for occupation until Nov. 11" was the next enquiry. "Oh, no," was the quick rejoinder, ""we would only rent on those terms till the first of May. After that the rate will be $6 a day." «Well," said the: agent, "we calcuâ€" late on ‘packin‘‘ six people in that room from the opening to the closing of the Fair, at $1 a head. and that means $6 a day and $180 a month." From the chief of this "bureau,‘ he learns that within a circle of about an hour‘s ride from the grounds, they have registered "better class" accomodations exclusive of the big hotels down. town or the large structures in course of erection near the Exposition, "with a capacity of some fifteen thousand peoâ€" ple daily." â€" The average scale of prices scheduled, ranges from $1.36 per day for a single room occupied by one perâ€" son. to $5.50 for large single apartments occupied by four persons." "And do you really expect to get such a return for such an apartment?" was asked. "«You bet we do; that‘s whas are here for." mar must be madâ€"â€"that he meant to tall upon him. He knew not what to do, being half dead from fear. Slowly he of the knife removed his glance from his victim and raised his eye from the shining blade. He then raised bis left hand, and with a quick motion, graspellâ€"a side of bacon that was hangâ€" iag from the rafters, and with the huge knife cut off four great slicesâ€"for the morning‘s breakfast. What General Davis and the New York Tribune Have to Say About Them. Another specimen brick tells of a lady who offered to let two rooms, from 10 to 15 feet by 20, on a second floor of a twoâ€"story frame house for six months at $90 a month! What she would do by the day was not asked. This is the other side of the question. . But before very long now the first instalment of visitors will be putting to actual] test the question whether or not Chicago has gone inâ€" sane at the apparent prospect of so much glittering gold ; and the success of the Fair depends in a great degree upon the reports they send out to the world. It is really but the simple question as to whether Chicago is a big enough city to hold a World‘s Exâ€" position. WORLD‘S FAIR PRICES To be Successfal, Geo. W. Childs, editor of the Philaâ€" deiphia Ledger, a journalist who does not print a Sunday edition of his paper, says : _ ‘"Would you learn the lesson of succese 1 Here it is in these words, It has just three rounds, Industry, Temperance, Frugality, _ Besides theseâ€" I have had during‘ my business career the following mottos : "Be kind," "Bs true," "Keep out of debt," "Do the best and leave the. rest," "What can‘t de cured must be endured." The perfect inan is one who has a clear commission, an honest purpose,.a bright mind, and w healthy body. I cun‘t bring too great strees on the matter of strict temperâ€" ance. Drinking wine, beer or spirits is a uscless \and dangerous habit. It does no good, and if persisted in it is almost sure to lead to destruction and death. You \ should have courage enough to say "no" if you are asked to drink. There is no safety in moderate drinking. The man that touches alcoâ€" holic drink is in danger. _ As to socialiâ€" bility, you should try to make compan ions of the best people that you can become acquainted with. In order to do this you tmust have something in yourself that may be a return to them for what they give you. A man is known by the company he keeps. I can not sum up my advice to young people better than to say the greatest pleasurein life comes from doing good to others. Do good constantly, pationtly and wisely, and you will never have cause to say that life was not worth living. _ The broker quietly sells 100 shares of Manbattan at one point below the opening price, regardless of the fact that it has since risen one ‘point. This transaction cost him $200, or two points m share, The bucket shop man pays him this and $100 more for his trouble. Thus the bucket shop man loses $300 Bubtract that from his $500 and you see he is still $200 whead. Had he allowed the prices to go their courss he would have had to return‘ to the eusâ€" tomers their $500 and $1,000 more, but the quotations on the ticker show his broker‘s transaction and so the cusâ€" tomers can‘t kick when theic margin is wiped out. Toronto, April 26.â€"The representaâ€" tives of the wellâ€"known tirms of James L. Grant & Co., Ingersoll, and Thos. Lawry & Son, Hamilton, paid & casual visit to Front street: on Tuesday : and did some quiet and telling business in pork before they went home.. Their purchases compriged some twenty carâ€" loads of meats, which is about equal to the product of fifty cars of dressed hogs. This is the biggest day‘s trade that has been doue in pork here for a long time, and it leaves local stocks in small comâ€" paes. ~ It is reported that the bulk of the) purchases, chiefly hame and light bacon, are for shipment to Liverpool. The effectis very bracing on the market. In explanution of so large ‘a purchase of cured products by packers, it is said that raw material is now hard to . get, owing to the strong deteand from Bufâ€" falo, whither a great proportion of . our live hogs are now being shipped. The break in provisions in Chicago some weeks ago, owing to speculative operaâ€" tions having run the course intended by manipulators, could not affect the intrinisic position of the market materâ€" ially or for @a long time, and there seems every roason for believing ‘that pork will continue dear up to the time of the new cut, ‘ Tricks in Trade. Now, for instance, let us suppose you have put up $10 on ten shares of Manâ€" hattan. Fortyâ€"nine othar customers have done the same. That makes $500 in the bucket shop. Manbhattan is a fairly. lively stock, we‘ll say, and it closes several points higher than it opened, yet you and your fellows io misfortune lose, | How is that ? Bimple enough, my dear fellow. The bucket shop man goes to a member of the etock exchange and tells him that it will be worth his while to break the price,of Manbattan one point. In addition to the purchases made by these two firms, 50,000 lbs. of baâ€" con was purchased for shipment to the Pacific Coast. The total purchase of products during the past two days have therefore been 475,000 lbs., or equal in value to close on a half million dollars. and Hypophosphites. Impoverished and impure blood is alâ€" ways effectively restored to vigorous conâ€" dition by this wonderful remedy. â€" Cures Coughs, Colds and all Wasting Diseases. Almost as palatable as Milk. >> t 5o e u?‘& ol U3 aidy G t t;d yie%dAé E“I- ’ Of Pure Norwegian Cod Liver 0il Jw Prepared oiily by Scott & Bowne, Belleyille. * Pm $4 Big Peal m Pork. 2. N2 ) asce King‘s Evil Waterloo County Chronicle. Ripans Tabules cure jaus@At*. Children Enjoy. the pleasant flavor, gentle action aud soothâ€" ing effects of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative ; and if the father or mother be bilious, the most gratifying results follow its use, sothat it is the best family remedy knownand every family should have a bottle How to Get a *‘Sunlight‘ Picture. Send 25 "Sunlight" Soa‘.’p wrappers (wrapâ€" per bearing the words "Why Doesa Woman Look 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 market, and it will only cost 1 cent postage to send in the wrappers if you leave the ends open. Write your address carefully. Lhe third page of the Toronte‘. * !v Mail‘ is noted for " Want" advertismecns, If you want a situation, a mechanic, a business, machinery, lodging, if you have lost or found anything, or if you want to find out where anyone is, advertise in the Toronto ‘Daily Mail‘ and read the adâ€" vertisements on the third page of that paper. The charge is two cents a word each inserthn, or ten cents a word for six. insertions, _ Aadress ‘The . Mail Terento. Canada by use of one bottle. Wp,r'rauted by Ed. M. Devitt. ‘ English Spavin Liniment removes all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blem:â€" ishes from horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ringâ€"bone, sttfles, Sprains, all Swolten Throats, gouahs, etc. _ Save $50 From all portions of Mississippi come reports that cotton has either been killed or greatly injnred by the recent cold spell and frost, 6. Sunshine comes, no/matter how dark the clouds are, when the woman who is borne down by woman‘s troubles turns to Dr. Pierce‘s Favorite prescription. If her life is made gloomy by the chronic weaknesses, deâ€" licate derangements, and painful disorders that afflict her sex, they are completely cured if she‘s outworked, nervous, or "runâ€" down," she has new life and strength. *‘Favorite Prescription" is a powerful, inâ€" vigorating tonic and a soothing and strengthâ€" ening nervine, purely vegetable, perfectly harmless. It regulates and, promotes all the proper functions of womanhood, improves digestion, enriches the blood dispels aches and pains, brings refreshing sleep, and ‘reâ€" stores health and vigor.. For, every "female complaint" and, disturbance, it is the only remedy so sure and unfailing that it can be cuaranteed. Williams‘ Royal Crown Remedy is said to be the greatest cure on earth. Guaranâ€" teed to cure general nervous debility, rheuâ€" matism, neuralgia, paralysis etc. "Is Hawkins a bright student ?" «Naw ; he couldn‘t pass an examinâ€" ation in the college yell." If you want to buyor sell a Farm adâ€" vertise in the Toronto ‘Weekly Ma il" 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 of this clas are inserted in the Toronto Weekly. Mail‘ for Five cents a word for each inxertion or Twenty Cents a word for five insertions, Address ‘The Mailâ€" Toronto, Canada. _ If it doesn‘t benefit or eure, you have your money back. Rebecca Wilkinson,of Brownsvalley, 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 docâ€" toring constantly Wi‘fil 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 to use his valuable aud lovely remrdy. _ A trial ottle will convince you _ Warranted by M. Dav it t, Druggist, Waterloo. C $A 9 / Wl ) 1 [X 3 W ‘l §M | To. get perfect .H‘ 5 M health, use faithâ€" ) PW fully Dr. Pierce‘s «iess Favorite Prescripâ€" P eR | tion. _ That reguâ€" / War¥¥am lates and promotes J”\" )\ all the proper funcâ€" E@1\ tions of â€" womanâ€" f l hood, improves diâ€" , gestion, â€" enriches the blood, dispels ackes and pains, brings refreshing sleep, and restores health, flesh and strength. .__ . _ & For periodical pains, prolapsus and other displacements, bearingâ€" down sensations, and "female comâ€" plaints" generally, it is so effective that it can be guaranteed. If it doesn‘t benefit or cure, you have your money back. Is anything that isn‘t sold in this way likely to be «just as good." For every case of Catarrh which they cannot cure, the proprietors of Dr. Sage‘s Catarrh Remedy agree to pay $500 in cash. You‘re cured by its mild, soothing, cleansing, and healing properties, or you‘re paid. Ripans Tabules are always ready. Ripans Tabules purify the blood. pans Tabules cure bad breath. Something Was Wanting. FACE AND FIGURE A Dull Wit. show it, if you‘re aâ€" healthy woman. They‘ll ‘have‘ s beauty of â€" their own, no . matter what your features, Perfect health, with its clear skin, rosy cheeks, and bright eyes, is enough to make any. woman attractive. Waterloo Ladies will do well to see our stock before purchasing elsewhere, as we carry the largest elsewhere, as we carry the largest stock and ‘best assortment in the county. . Avery fine ‘enameled printed 10 piece Toilet Set for $2.25. Fine printed enameled Dinner Ware in olive or brown decoration, 97 pieces, only $6.50. _ Think of it, 85 piecceset for $6. Extra pieces to match: We are giving a very pretty Coâ€" lumbian Souvenir Spoon withevery $1.00 purchase. ~Tea and Coffee customers receive the regular preâ€" mium as well. Your choice of an Orange or Tea Spoon or Sugar Shell, made of white metal and plated retail at 5octs. _. TOILET DINNER THE annual Public School Leaving and High _J School Entrance Examinationfor 1893 will J School Eatrance Examination«for 1893 will be held at the Collegiate Institute in Galt, the Hi%h School in Berlin, and the Public Schools in New Hamburg, Ayr, Elmira and Crosshil, On 28rd, 29th, and 30th days of June, Intending candidates o# their teachers should. notify the Inspector and name the ]ila.ce at/ which they desire ‘to write, not later than Monday, 1st of May. . _ _ & Capitalin Premium Notes andCash Assets over $260,000. beginning cach day at 9 a. m 9 and 22, School Act, IROL _ Teachers proparing pupils for these examinâ€" §tripgsn\1vi}‘lrtzqq.‘tullli particulars in Regulations Public School Inspector‘s Oftice, Berlin, April 6, 1893. ARTHUR PEQUEGNAT, I BEG to announce to the people o Waterloo and vicinity that I have full assortment of WATCHES, â€" CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE, &o. THE WATERLOO MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Repairing Skillfuly and Promptly attended to. All Work and G:;d_s- Guaranteed. begs to thank his customers for the very liberal patronage they have bestowed upon him since he fcame to Waterloo. He fioa.s now moved his Shop to his new premises on Erb street, next door to the Post Office where he carries full lines of Tweeds and Worsteds, both of domestic_ and | forei manufacture and will be prepared to mafig up on short notice suits for men and boys and guarantee absolute satisfaction. CARD OF ~THANKS. PUBLIC SCHOOL LEAVING * HIGH SCHOOL Empise Tea Store., This offer for two weeks only Tea and Coffee Specialists. Querin‘s Block, BERLIN Phone 124. Sign of The Big Tea Pot. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chas, Hendry, Esq., Waterloo. Geo. Randall, Ksq., u John Shuh, Esq., ut N. Killer, Esq., William Snyder, Esq., " T. D. Bowman, Esq., Berlin. J. L. Wideman, Esq., St. Jacobs. John Allchin, Esq., New Hamburg. I. E. Bowman, Esq., M. P., Waterloo Allan Bowman, Esq., Preston. P. E. Shantz, Preston, Thomas Gowdy, Esq., Guelph. James Livingstone, Esq., M. P., Baden. Thomas Cowan, Esq., Galt. S. Snyder Esq., Waterloo. ; OFFICERS : Charles Hendry, President. George Randall, Viceâ€"President. C. M. Taylor, Secretary. John Killer, Inspector. Messrs. Bowlby & Clement, Solicitors Berlin The Wholesale and Retail Jeweller. Entrance Examinations. V. M. Berlet. V. M. BERLET ARTHUR PEQUEGNAT, =â€" AND â€"â€" at bottom prices. THOS. PEARCK, SETS, SETS County Inspector Waterloo 3t. It is now complete and twe want to show you through it and with those of other houses, and you will quickly deâ€" cide for yourself. All departments freshly stocked, special values in COTTONADES, SHIRTINGS, PRINTS, Don‘t forget to call A DESIRABLEF farm of 160 acros, the N. E. } situated in See.36, Townsh1 37, N.5, W., Centre Township, Emmet Co. Mich, for sale or exchange on good property n the County of Waterloo, Twenty acres clear, balance well wooded. with basswood, el and maple._ Sawâ€" mill only oneâ€"quarter mil distant and railâ€" road, 3miles. A splendid. Apply to Fall stock in the latest New York, English and Canadian styles arriving daily. And hope by fair and square dealing to receive a liberal share of the Public Patronage. On and after the 1st of Mareh IN KILLER‘S BLOCK A pleasure to show Goods. Headquarters for Trunks and Valises. New Williamns Sewing Machines. t# Evergthing nice, fresh and clean with Close, Keen Prices No old Stock. Not forgetting to thank for past favors. We have everything in the line of footwear. BOOT AND SHOE STORE. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. COTTONS and all STAPLE GOODS. Fresh Groceries always kept on hand. § Highest price paid for Farm produce. BIG MOVE! Waterloo, February 27th, 1893. Better Assortment than ever. SPRING GOODS. THE â€"POPULEITR Headquarters for..Binder Twine and Repairs Formerly Doering Bros. Stand M. S. HALL _ N 202 King street west. J .S5. ROOS. A TDOL P EC compare our Prices andfinspect our stock of I will occupy the storel DEVITT & CO. CALL AND SEE. Popular} Boot & Shoe Store. THE PROFIT SPLITTER. Headquarters for all kinds of confectio ery, Bread, Cakes, etc. _ Wedding Cakes specialty J. W. DAVEY, Waterloo, CITY BAKER EK EEIRN Ontario.