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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16
Fatally Burned at q Bonfire.

TUNKHANNoCK, Pa, Dec. 16.-Theresa
the little daughter Of William Murray
was perhaps fatally burned yesterday
afternoon by her dress catching fire from
heap Of burning rubbish. Her mother
was also badly burned while putting out
the flames
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SPECIAL MENTION
American Laundry, 6o2 West Front st.

American Laundry, 602 West Front st.
Brazilian Balm cures a cold, 10 cents.
CurrinRnn1 becoming. IB Il. seconliu
Nj. #. Davis. Jewsier. Q e. End j.
Go to Dr.. SHINING drug store. COG King
street, for ego cure. You don't have to
suffer with sore eyes when you have
bottle Of his eye cure. We have tried 1t
and It has proved sure cure.
laria try a bottle of our Beef Wine and
Iron Prepared by w. G. Taylor, 1902
King street. -.
For tlrst.class dyeing and securing go
to tho Delaware Dye Works, 2l0 King
street. s.ss sxssrss
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Killed by n Passenger Train.

BoRDENTowN, N. j., Dec. 16.-A young
man, aged about 20 years and from papers
found on him believed to be Harold era.
mer, Of Irvington, N. j., was instantly
killed yesterday by passenger train on
the Camden ind Amboy division Of the
Pennsylvania railroad at Beidemans Sta.
tion
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16
Fatal Explosion in Match Factory,

BERLIN, Dec 16.-An explosion has de-
stroyed Van Cromer's match factory at
Aschaffenburg in Bavaria. Two men
and four girls were killed and many per-
sons were injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16

PARIS, Dec. 16.-The appeal court has
confirmed the sen tence of two years i'm
prisonment upon Emile Arton for bribery
in connection with the Panama scandal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16

PEKIN, Dec. 16.-Li Hung Chang has
bought residence and intends to settle
hero. He has ordered Herr Detring, the
Chinese commissioner Of customs, to
bor
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16
Steamer Lost and Fourteen Drowned.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The French coasting
steamer Marie Fanny has been lost off the
Island of Alderney, in the British chan
mel, and her crew Of fourteen men were
drowned. The captain was saved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16
Prison inspectors Reappointed. ~

HARRISBURG, Dec Ex-Governor Hast
ings has reappointed Andrew J, Maloney
and Henry z. Zelgler, of Philadelphia, In.
spectors Of the Eastern penitentiary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16

Most OF the CONSERVATIVES that come to
us are incurable. They have neglected
until too late, hut still there are cases that
come on time end are cured by Dr.Simm's
White Pulmon Ba.sam and Vegetable
Pills. Depot COG King street.
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Delaware's Next State Secretary.

DOVER, Del, Dec. 16.-Governor-s
Tunnel has announced the appointment
Of William H. Boyce, Of Georgetown, as
secretary Of state.
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" EDNESDAY. DEC. sd.
at u O clock,

6head OF work or draught horse, ..horse
furniture wagons in good order 1-borse
furniture wagon In COOL order heavy boil
err wagon. goose neck truck, ! set OF heavy
stone Wheels lumber wagon, 2-borse carts
31-horso carts, 4.horse hack sled, | set new
whecls1 axle for e-hOrse cart.l pair OF Shafts
good us new, 4 sets stage or wagon harness
sets lead harness sets cart harness brides
collars, lines. ropes. saddle and bride, 4 iron
damp buckets and wharf block. Chains OF
all slzes feed cutter. good as new ] coal
chute wagon Jack. block and ropo, shoveIs,
forks. pick ana bars and numerous other ar
ticlcs. ORce fixtures, large slfe desk.
chai +. stove, clock. book. book aud picture
OF city. year 1874. Terms-Al sums VI $50 or
under cash. over that amount n credit OF 80
days will he given by the purchaser givins II
bRnkable noto with approved indOrser.
s. WORRhLb 4 son.
ds.std-1tw Stidham Il Son Auc.
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sImms tho first among pills for thu
Indies. made OF pure material stand high
in their recommendation for the intirmi,
ties of ladies'. 81, also sent by mail. 6)j
King street
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tnnsYlVAAIAR AlIR0AD.
The Standard Railway OF America.

PROTECTED THROUGHOUT BY THE
INTERloCKlNG SWITCHES AND
BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16

FOR THE SOUTH.
Southern Railway.-I4l p. M, daily,
sleepers to New Orleans Memphis, Tam
pa, Ashevile and Hot Springs.
Atlantic Coast Line.-12.49 y. M, daily,
sleepers to Port Tampa and Macon; 1858
night, daily, sleepers to Jacksonville.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16

DUDLIQ SALE-Our lease expiring on
L New Years day. at stable, situated at
nd and French. we will dispose of oar stock
onsisting OF horses. wagons carts etc.
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PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND
BALTIMORE X. II.
IN EFFECT NOVEMBER Is. 1896.

Trains leave wilmington as follows:
gOs Ph 4,s "a sss te s 49, i0 ls
- b.02. $40. $50, Gas. 707, 9O6 and sls r m.
Aecommodation, 6; 10, IlC, SlA il.o2 a. m''
i2;45. 2Ss, 400 t26. $50 and lo.4c p 70; 40
49, 0r s Gse IT, i is5Brfss lis a. M, IT,
205, 5.02, 556, TOT, and 8.06 ?. m. an,
Accommodation. s.iG 51S ~ 30 LIZ aVa
1l.2S a. M. R.4b. 2ss. 4oo' o.z0' o'Ao' LOU anu
For r New York, 1s1. ass. 40. $50, 7.lO.
$50, 1888, 1903 1913 ll.f5 o: m, 'lzi6, LIZ;
SSss sOS. an b.oa' $40 $685. 70' s'iS and
For Boston. without change, lois a. IN.
For West Chester. via Lamokin. $50 a.
For Newark Center and intermediate
stations. 7SS a. m. and 6.ss P. m. o. On,
Baltimore and Washington AZ. S9l'
IT, 81 it, sHa so 60 TO- Il nj an "a u % and
Baltimore and intermediate stations.
L47, 443. COS p. M, 100 night.
Leave Philadelphia. Broad street fer 81
wilmington (express), St9 ~ 5SS, s'5s
sle, loi, AL, Sos. $50, 5.5s, s;n s55. 7.4o'
Accommodation. 81, Tso. az, 10. IS am,
LIS, BIG. 400. 4A s.25' $685. 1908 and H."
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelphia (express1 l.b7. 255. 4.D,
L55, ssS 1913, il45 IN. Isl, sos, 5o2, 5'66'
tx Aca sss sSs sRa sls T 81, a. M, 1907
Fer Chester texpress... l.s7, 40, s5Ss:
i1.B a. M, 1877. 3.05. 5.o2, 500 1e7, ana 800
y Accommodation t 7.o7, s.ls a. m. 1909, Las.
For New York, 1.57, 255, 40. To7, s.3s.
1918. Ii: a. M, Isl, sos 400, 500, $50 7.o7,
For Boston S : without change. 5.5s p; m.
For West Chester. via Lamokin, s55 a.
u, baltimore ore r and nd Washington. 4ss, So1,
1918 a. M, 12.05. 1249. 1.5O, 52S "b.05, L4l,
Baltimore and intermediate stations,
sos ?. M, 100 night, s. -.
Leave Philadeiphla' B q q street Ior
l3O9, liz, ~, sos, 655 740 s.S5, lilo. 1l.l6
,. m, and 1905 night.
Accommodation, S.35, 9.12, 1Oa5 q. m,
1880, 2.32, Go, S.3s, and 1903 p. m.
f." FOR THE SOUTH.
sles S%sHef to New orleans, Memphis. Yam.
pa A AshfS coa nad hSe sRIss s. m daily
sleepers to Port Tampa and Macon; 1858
night, daily, sleepers to Jacksonville.
DELAW AXE DlNlSlON.
For New Castle, 8.13, II Is a. m. ESQ,
$50, 6.1b, 6BS. 9.51 p. m, and l2.lO night.
For Lewes. S.13 a. M, All p. M.
Express for Dover, Harrington and Del
mar s13 1l.O4 a. M, AT and 1l56 p. m.
For Harrington and way stations only,
go D. nj.
For wyoming and way stations, e.5a
p m.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. 1104 a. m. and 1l56
p. m. ~ -
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For New Castle, 9.51 pm. and ~ 10 night.
For Cape Charles, Old Point Comfort,
and Norfolk, 1l.5G p. m.
For Middletown, Clayton, Dover, Wy
oming, Felton,, Harrington, Bridgeville,
Seaford, Laurel and Delmar, 1l.56 p. m.
rh(') Congressional Limited Express
trains, composed entirely of Pullman
Nestibule Parlor and Dining Cars No
STtra fare other than the usual Pullman
Charge.
u Limited express trains, composed of
Pullman Vestibule Parlor Cars, Vestibule
Passenger Coaches and Dining Car. No
extra fare.
For further Information passengers are
,teferred to the ticket agent at the sta
'tion.
8. NJ. PROVOST, r.. WOOD,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16

DELIEFIN SIX HOURS-DistressIng Md
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boursby tho New Great South American
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surprise on account of its exceeding pronpt-
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hack ana every part OF the rinary passages
III male on female. II relieves retention Of
water and pain IN passing 1t al most immod-
Ately. Is you want quick relief and cure, this
isyeur remedy Sold by q, James Belt Drug.
gist. Wilmington Del. J9-Iyr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16

SUNDAY TRAINS.
For New Castle. 9.51 pm. and u. 10 night.
For Cape Charles, Old Point Comfort,
and Norfolk 1l.5G p. m.
For Middletown, Clayton, Dover, Wy
oming, Felton,, Harrington, Bridgeville,
Seaford, Laurel and Delmar, 1l.56 p. M
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-16

: Schedule in effect Nov. 22nd. 1895.
All trains illuminated with Pintsch
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PART II.

eyes were misty so perhaps it was that
made his little Annie look SO tall. He had
not recognized her for moment this lady,
who. with the tears trembling in her eyes,
came up to him and took his hands and cried
out Father" Afterward he said he did
MT know why he had taken her for a lady,
for, sakes alive, her clothes were plain
enough. He was quite distressed about her
clothes.
you've stinted yourself. Annie" he re-
preached her as they went home in the
street cars. "You ought to be havin' a silk
dress lookin' the way you do. Why, 1
took you for lady. Annie. You ought to
have fine clothes. my pretty; we'll take
some money out of the bank and get you a
regular silk Dress he told her. scolding
her and loving her, and bursting with pride,
and taking up their intercourse just where
it had paused. five years ago. She was a
pretty girl and a great learner, Johnny
thought; but she was just his Annie.
1t was late when they got home. He had
left the kitchen fire clear and ready for the
steak Annie would brol, and the gas was
fiaring wide from new burners, and Johnny
had bought long plush scarf for the top Of
the mantelpiece over the kitchen range.
When Annie was fairly in the house, and
the door was shut, it seemed as though the
happiness of heaven had come into the lit
tie kitchen. Johnny laughed, and drew
the back of his hand across his nose, and
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"But what. Mr.. Temple? Z"

But what. Mr.. Temple?"
"Oh. nothing; only thought though
you were to teach in the college, and"
He did not know how to end his sentence
he caught Dave Duggan's eyes glowerin.
at him, and Johnny's rather obsequiou
smile. Johnny had the true American ven
Grafton for wealth. and he felt that th
gentleman, who kept a hack waiting for al
hour, was rich man.
81 shall never leave my father" Annie
said, in low voice.
Now Richard Temple was not mean o.
unworthy man; he was well-born, well
bred, well-educated young American gen
tleman; but he had been placed suddenly
at a cruel disadvantage; his presence O
mind deserted him-he was bewildered ant
COMPOUNDED. His plans and hopes were al
adrift. He could not meet Annie Graham
eyes again; he said good night. at frs
haughtily and then effusively, and sneaket
out to his carriage, anxious only to escape
from an intolerable situation.
Hope you'll come out and talk over ole
times with Annie. Sir" Johnny said. shak
ing Dicks had all the time that he Wa!
speaking; you'll call again, sr?'
"Oh, certainly, yes, OF course" Dick an
swered. wretchedly.
But Annie knew better.
Dave Duggan had watched Annie's visitor
with burning eyes. He followed the con
versation with painful intentness, and 6
sense Of speed which made him GREATNESS
He wished to join in it,-kept moistenine
his lips and clearing his throat, but never
found the courage to speak. His shynes!
probably prevented him from being rude
for his feeling about Dick was rage, pure
and simple.
He's a blamed dude" he thought te
himself. again and again; but he could
think Of nothing to say which would con.
voy this opinion, and yet fit into the con
versation. But when Dick had SUNK bach
to his carriage Dawes feelings burst forth
For few moments, indeed, the little grour
Except Annie) talked. in their excitement
all together.
"Ain't he handsomev Johnny said
proudly; he was proud of anything con-
nected with Annie.
Hes real rich, Annie amt he? Ridin'
in hacks?" Mrs. Pugsley demanded.
Hes blamed dude, that's what he is
Dave said fiercely.
II thought he was your Teller, Annie, -
Mrs. Pugsley declared, painting and tanning
herself.
well. now, he's none too good to be-
Johnny announced. chuckling
Father, dear, wouldn't it be nicer to sit
out on the steps. where it's cooler? Iii
put the things away. and then I'll come,
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;, who was one of those neighboring la

ley, who was one of those neighboring Ia
dies Of thwarted stepmother potentiali-
ties. But you never know what'll hap
pen," Mrs. Pugsley often remarked, and
dropped in this hot July night in friendly
way, to see II Annie was making her father
comfortable. 1t was Mrs. Pugsley's opinion
that all this learning wasn't no good.
Better know how to dish a meals victu-
ais" said Mrs. Pugsley, "than be readin'
story papers all the time. That's what them
high-school girls does mostly
The room was family lighted by a kero-
sene lamp on the mantelpiece; but the real
radiance was in Johnny's face, as he looked
across bunch of roses in the middle of
the narrow table at his Annie.
"Annie walked out two miles to get them
flowers" he said.
"Must "a wanted something to do" said
Mrs. Pugsley.
I'D got 'em for you, Annie" Dave said
bashfully, eff I'd a-known you wanted
EN-" And it was just then that the car
riage drew up at the door.
Dick, disgusted at the coachman's stu
pidity in bringing him into this obviously
mechanics suburb. leaned out to say,
Drive on" He was hot and disappoint-
ed and impatient and-apprehensive.
And then he saw her.
There was evidently futter in the tene-
ment at seeing hack draw up. Johnny
Graham rose, seeing, in a sudden burst OF
fancy. an important and hasty job, and a
carriage sent to convey him to a wilderness
of leaks or briken tips. Mrs. Pugsley con-
ceived the hack to be a summons from a
lady friend who had expected to need her
services on felicitous occasion, and was
saying:
Goodness! they've sent!'
But Annie knew.
One wonders If she flinched, there in the
twilight? She rose at once and went to the
front door, her hand outstretched in
pleased welcome.
"Why, Mr.. Temple! This is very pleas
ant she said. Father, dear, this is Mr..
Temple"
Dicks face was white. He took Johnny
Graham's hand and bowed, with some MUIR
INJURED reference to pleasure.
This is my friend. Mr.. Duggan, Mr..
Temple" Annie went on placidly, land
Mrs. Pugsley.
Dick bowed twice. He saw dimly in the
dusky kitchen interior the two other fig
ures, one Of whom, assisted by the other,
was struggling into his coat.
"Why, now set down, SIR" Johnny said,
joyously; take a seat and set down. An
ME, now can't you make room there by
Dave? We was just setting out to eat our
tea, sir; blu. guess there's something left
for you"
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"Fnith. now, an what does this
mane?" said Larry half aloud, following
his habit Of talking to himself. He APP
preached the window ana then he saw
large semi-circular hole IN the bottom
of the upper pane, the piece OF glass
that had been removed lying upon the
ground. and near it a gunny sack which
ratified when he touched it WITH ms
foot. This discovery caused something
like a cold chill to course down his
back.
.BurgIars." thought Larry, as he
STONED down and felt the tools in the
bag. Within the next few minutes the
boys busy brain did great deal OF
thinking. His first impulse was to ride
away and leave the burglars undis-
tiIrhed.
why should l bother mesilf looking
OFT for him?' thought larry, bitterly.
'.Sure. he's treated me badly enough
and it would only serve him right.
Almost immediately he was ashamed OF
himself for harboring such a thought
and the better nature of the sturdy
Irish lad came to the top.
Faith, I'll get even with him another
way" he thought. "and do me duty too.
I'm the only one that can save the Colo
mel from robbery now. and I'll do it,.
1t occurred to him to mount his bicycle
aud ride for assistance. but he remem-
bered that the nearest police station was
nearly two miles distant and unless he
should meet some struggling patrolman
the burglars would have time to get
away before help arrived. While de-
batting this matter his eye fell upon his
bicycle lamp which was making broad
streak of light on the driveway. He
quickly rolled the wheel aside and hid
it behind the shrubbery, turning out the
light.
Then Larry resolved on a bold
step; he would go into the house by the
way the burglars had entered. He felt
sure the nfarauders were upstairs in the
vicinity Of that light and Larry had an
idea which, il it could be successfully
carried out. would furnish the quickest
means of obtaining assistance. The
lower window sash was raised
to its full height. the burg
lars having cut piece from
the upper pane to enable them to get
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too. Pease-go!" she ended. Johnny
looked at her in quick surprise, sensitive to
every change in her voice.
"Why, now-Annie?" he faltered.
"I'll be through with the dishes in few
minutes, father dear" she said; and so
Johnny led the way to the front door and
placed a chair on the hard black earth at
the foot of the steps for Mrs. Pugsley, and
told Dave to take off his coat again.
Its that hot" Johnny said, "'there's no
good wearin' Coats"
"Now that dudes gone, I suppose there
no harm being comfortable" Dave agreed,
angrily.
They sat there in the dusk. Johnny and
Mrs. Pugsley, talking the visit over. They
could hear Annie moving about in the
kitchen, washing the dishes. After awhile
Dave Duggan got up and with painstakng
and elaborate efforts not to attract atten-
ton went, with creaking, clumsy steps, into
the kitchen. Annie stood by the sink. with
her back to him. He heard her draw in
her breath in a broken sob; and then he
saw-he saw the tears were running down
her face.
"Annie" he said; ooh, now, Annie, don't
don't mind, Annie dear' He put out his
hands beseechingly his face red and quiv-
ering. Annie turned her shoulder toward
him, and set her teeth. She drew her wrist
across her eyes.
Its that dudes hurt your feelin's, An
ME, darn him; but never you mind, he amt
worth"
ooh, please go away, Dave" Annie said
"you don't know what you are talking
about! Please go back to father"
"Annie," he burst out, look here, he
amt worth it. say, Annie, will you take
up with me?"
81 really don't know what you are talk.
| ing about. Mr.. Temple-if you are refer
ring to him-has not hurt my feeling ir
the least. IL had something on my
| mind, and"
"Oh. Annie" poor Dave said, "what I'm
| wanting to know He stood there in his
shirt-sleeves beside the sink, his voice
trembling, one big red hand opening ant
shutting the hot-water spigot, "I'm JUS
| wanting to know if you'll marry me, An
ME? Say, now, will you?'
| She shrank from him, sort Of horror II
| her face.
"You?"
"You amt mad" he entreated.
at is quite impossible she answered
hoarsely, "quite, quite. Never speak to me
of such thing" Her face was singing
| her voice was broken, as woman's nigh
be to whom some insulting thing had beer
said. You will CO. if you please" she end
cd, her head high, and with a certain ges
ture that COMPOUNDED him.
"Dut look here he insisted, following
her as she moved away from him; annie
look here; that feller amt goin' tt
marry anybody but rich lady; his kline
amt goin' to marry you"
"Well, 1 shant marry my kind, then
You can just understand that she cried
with a sudden, almost coarse fury
''Thsre's no use for you to think of such
thing. Don't ever dare to speak to me tina
way again.
| This is as far as Annie Graham has live
her story. She and Dave practically sum
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"Ss-h. not so loud, II you Place" eau.
toned Larry, forgetting that Mr.. Fish.
er's voice, however loud, could not b
heard beyond the receiver at his own
ear. "MIsther Fisher, I'm at the Cola
more's and there's burglars up stairs.
Send word to the police station, quick.
am in the library"
Larry spoke slowly and distinctly and
evidently Mr.. Fisher took in the whole
situation Immediately. The exclama-
ton of surprise which he uttered was
half cut Off by his closing the telephone
suddenly Larry knew that the night
clerk would act promptly and that help
would be forthcoming at once. He
closed the telephone and stole softly
back to the window, confident that at
that very moment patrol wagon load Of
men would be leaving the station house.
Eyes, and thin omadhauns will be af.
Their driving up the avenue ringing theiR
gongs and giving the whole thing away
said Larry to himself as he climbed out
of the window, IT think I'd better ride
down and meet them"
Putting on his shoes, but not stopping
to lace them.he mounted his wheel and
shot down the driveway and into the
|
endeavor. After few minutes riding
he saw two specks of red light far down
the avenue and knew that the patrol
wagon was coming in answer to his mes
sage. Dismounting, he unfastened his
bicycle lamp and after lighting 1t stood
in the middle of the street. Directly he
could hear the clatter Of the horses feet,
and sure enough, occasionally the clang
Of the gong as they passed a street
crossing.
When the patrol wagon was but half
a square away Larry swung his lamp
from side to side as signal to stop and
was rewarded by the driver pulling up
the team alongside him.
In few words he told the sergeant
of the situation at the Collamore villa
and suggested that the burglars might be
easily captured if the police should sur
round the house without noise. The pa
troll wagon drove on and Larry mounted
his wheel to return to the Office.
"Onyhow, I've done me duty" said
Larry as he rode along; ian IL thim
FELIX'S don't catch the ro&ues. it's M
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by Bachelor. johnson & Bachelor,

copyright 1895, by Bachcller. johnson BachelerS
SYNOPSIS.
Annie Graham is the daughter of Johnny
Graham. a plain, good-hearted gas-fitter of
South Bend. Her mother having died when
she was quite young, she is brought up by
Johnny who takes great pride in her sue
cess as a scholar at the grammar school,
and smoothes the wav for her at home in
order that she may have more time for
her studies. He quietly saves up his earn
ings for her benefit, and discovering that she
Is anxious to attend girls college, tells
her of his savings, and sends her to an
eastern college. Although she has been
vaguely aware Of the emptiness of her ex-
istence, she there first gains an insight
into culture and the amenities of life. She
leads in her classes and supports herself
during her vacation by teaching the chill
dren of a Mrs. Paul, who spends the sum-
mer at the college town. Dick Temple, a
cousin of the Pauls, comes down to visit
them just before Annie's graduation, and
falls in love with her. He makes a conf
dante of Mrs. Paul, who gives him some
idea Of Annie's humble extraction, and
cautions him. He resents this, and just
before Annie's return to South Bend, asks
her permission to come and see her when
he is passing through the town" She
consents. Mrs. Paul writes of the affair to
Dicks mother.