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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
TUCKED THE COVERS IN

n S hIisam aor me uncounted joys and mony
And every path tbat ..
NJ WIN sun. and flower. 20 '''eh'
So urt 10 EYER quite so long, nor brother
"u' evening brings n Quiet bour n,,, :,
w.. may courage find.
ret often. oh, how often do .u a.
days o''e'i' 10 recall the
mans' me was full of happy light and
As MERRY childish ways
"'' pest OF all, do recall the hours. at
"nea mother tucked the covers in and
TOOK the light away.
nano,l can recall 1t now-'twas large.
put oh, so light,
AS carefully she smoothed nv bed ho,oro
she said good night:
ana still think l almost beor her bannv
footstep fall ""Pp'
As 'hus she left me while the light crept
further down the hall;
am oi,' ner wond'rous mellow voice its
echo l can hear
run Inc staircase she would call: GOOD
night, sleep tight, my dearv'
"' uou VIII Keep her memory green until
=, my latest day
"S "no would tuck the covers In and tai q
the light away
Inc evening hour will never more to her
-, such duties bring:
ihere are no boys to lull to sleep-no lul
labes to sing:
No cnild with throbbing heart to soothe or
little grief to share
A'as' her boys have burdens now which
none may help them bear.
But sometimes when I sit ot night rntu
the fire is low,
linen close my book and wind the clock be-
iore to bed go,
think: How little have | gained since
~, childhood's happy day,
"heii mother tucked the covers In and
took the light away.
oh' happy child, oh, sheltered life! AS
years and years go by
see them still, like tinted clouds that
, fringe a stormy sky.
Ihat time was like a sunny morn that In
-, the mind will last,
Though all the skies should stormy be be.
fore the day is past.
anu nothing better can l ask than this:
When life shall end,
ana loving care be offered me by many a
kindly friend,
On. may rest within the grave as peace
fully, l pray,
AS when mother smoothed my bed and took
the light away.
Louis Dodge in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
CHAPTER VII.-CoNTINUEp.

For an hour at least l watched Bur-
ljngton's impassive features. / am no
rlysiognomist, but, unless my expert
ence was entirely at fault, this man
had the head of neither a criminal nor a
maniac. The brows were narrow but
lofty; the mouth was beautifully mod
eled, but disfgured by deep lines run
ming from nostril to jawbone. His
hands were the next to attract my at
tention, and again / marveled at the
curious confederation of circumstances
which had warped a nature unquestion-
ably designed for good rather than evil
purposes. Perhaps the fact that Nancy's
father was the object of my examina-
tion perverted my judgment; but sit
ting there in the dimly-lit room, with
the lullaby of the Pacific in my ears, l
came to the amazing conclusion that
Burlington was guiltless of the murder
of Perkins, that his wife had been the
victim OF circumstantial evidence, that
Gerard had fallen a prey to his natural
Dusillanimity. Then | suddenly be-
thought me of the kilograms, and my
imagination wilted.
As my eyes still rested upon the
sinewy hands with their strong spat-
ulate fingers, Burlington addressed me
by name. His voice was much stronger,
and the intonation clear, indicating an
unclouded brain.
"Are we alone ?" he asked, not mov-
ing his head. .r,
"Yes,' said i; "but don't talk"
81 must" he replied, impatiently.
1--WE focused all my strength for that
very purpose. I want to see Mrs. Ger
ard tomorrow"
lie was certainly mad' decided ana
must be humored.
"Yes, yes" murmured, soothingly.
"of course you shall see Mrs. Gerard
81 don't know what the devil you
,,,oor Inv of course" he said, irritably.
"Tbere are serious difficulties in the
nav She was once my wife, the very
,iabt Of nv eyes. And she left me-
- 7 noted the accent of pride-"for
,La+ elave of Plutus, Mark Gerard. l
Lot her 90, d-n her, without a word
put she is not anxious to see me again.
I'll warrant"
was too astonished to reply
,I may have to employ you' he con-
.inued calmly, "as go-between. Marx
carard is welcome to my wife, but the
rir, is mine, and want her"
"Nancy?" / gasped. .
"Is that her name?" said he es'
hos mine. claim the girl"
As spoke so calmly, 50 sanely, 'hat l
N.rot NV duty as nurse, and spoke out
.!vou claim that girl, knowing the
,aoson which drove her mother from
'o ono YOU know the reason, Li7ings-
ton?'
.Tsen n in the name of God, share that
nd uaaro with me. Heavens! how my
hedI tried in vain to calm him, but ne ne
,,onded imperatively an answer TO
his appeal. ma ., he repeated.
VIZ wy her a good husband dare
.ar pa was jealous of other men-Gerara s n,
sa' 81 'narticular--but that was PROOF .ho o. :
III pei worked like slave Tor that
love. love.o,.-worked till my health broke
down. uha ahs deserted me. The girl was
most sn ortbs after that, and l supposed
porn ,,ns 18th the child Of Gerard. To-day
she was .aornipe--I opened ny eyes and an
snw sn,s my face stamped upon hers ono
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-05-13
uc Hnd The Ennea.

Professor--Give me the names Of the
bones that form the human skull.
Medical Student--I've got them all
in my hcnd but I emit recall their
nnmcs.--1it-BHs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
PATRIOTIC boswell.
A FIag-RaIsing and speech-Per-
.onaI Notes.

boswell. HANOVER COUNTY. VA,
April -(SpeclaL)-Anent the moment
GUS occurrences in the nations affairs,
our community testified Its interest this
evening by assembling in large numbers
I'm this village TO witness the hosting OF
the American colors to q lofty position
on the commons.
The banner is the product OF popular
subscription. and is permanently attach
ed to the standard, where IL VIII fiutter
I'm the breezes that wait over the Grade
OF liberty" until stilled by its own ef-
forts. Rev. w. w. Reynolds was called
upon for a speech, and responded briefly
I'm well-chOsen remarks.
Mr.. Roosevelt Page was in our town
this morning 70 meet his sister from New
York, with the remains Of her deceased
infant.
Mr.. Julian Haskns. employed on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. had the
misfortune TO fall from a leyer-car to-
day, sustaining very painful injuries
about the head and legs.
DR.. Terrell. Of Beaver Dam, made US
call to-day-not professionally, however
10 our satisfaction. The Doctor is fun OF
the war enthusiasm, and IL would not
SUNRISE his friends TO hear OF him In
military circles in the near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
SCHLEY'S SQUADRON.
EXCITEMENT BOTH ON SHORE AND
ON THE SHIPS.
MINNEAPOLIS And COLUMBIA LEAVE.
One, or Possibly Both, of Them to
Convoy Vessel With Marines
Aboard to Key west-One May Look
for the Paris.
for the Paris

FORT MONROE. April %. 9l2 p. NJ
The convoy Panther, with so marines
aboard. bound for Key West. arrived
here tonight at Z. O'Clock. At O'Clock
Commodore Schley, of the flying squa-
dron, received a cipher dispatch direct
ing him to provide guard for the convoy.
The Minneapolis and Columbia were i'm
medlately detailed. and at s10 the Min
neapols fred a gun for all to go aboard.
The gun from the Minneapolis was the
signal for great excitement, both on shore
and on board the ships. Officers with
side-arms notified those ashore to hurry
aboard. and there were good-byes said
in a hurried way. while the officers on
both boats professed ignorance Of orders,
so far as destination was concerned.
Commodore Schley said to the Asso-
clated Press representative: Il cannot
divulge the destination OF the detached
vessels. They are going to sea"
Rumor said that the vessels might have
a different destination after passing the
Capes. AT the entrance TO this harbor
from merely conveying the transport
with troops 1t was possible that the
two fast ships might go out and meet
the Paris, now On route for New York
city. The transport with the marines on
board might keep close enough to the
coast 10 run inshOre If an enemy were
seen. and the Paris was too valuable
a ship to be lost
PROBABLY A CONVOY.
on the other hand IL is fairly certain
that the two fast cruisers Will simply
be a convoy for the troop transport
The Columbia and the Minneapolis are
the fastest ships in the navy. and can
make an average OF q knots per hour.
The last rumor was 10 the effect that
the Minneapolis was 10 run after the
Paris and the Columbia 10 guard the
transport to Key West. but the improb-
ability Of this lies in the fact that the
Paris could be I'm New York harbor un-
der forced steam before the Minneapolis
could find her.
IL is highly probable that both cruisers
Will be in Key West in a day or two,
with the troop transport. Both cruisers
are heavily armed, and will give hot
fight TO any enemy found on this coast.
There IS one thing that lends color 10 the
theory that one ship is after the Paris
and the other TO be a convoy, and that rs
that there are no Spanish ships near this
coast that could not be controlled by
either one Of the big cruisers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

nized that the best college club would
be no match for the Bluebirds; 50 Mana
ger Wells secured the services of the
No ! college club, and gave it out that
the Spiders could have four chances
each inning. That is what made the
game interesting. 1t was amusing to see
man come to bat after three had been
retired.
OF course, Richmond won, and with
ease. The score was 10 to 3. but it could
have been larger. for Richmond had the
boys hustling They were after practice
and they got IL, experimenting with all
kinds of plays, and working all sorts Of
tricks. Every run the college made was
on account of errors. About 250 rooters
saw the game, and though they had a
poor chance to root they had fun.
COLLEGE BOYS DO WELL.
The college used a local pitcher named
Ryan, and the yOungster did nicely.
True, the Richmond club made sixteen
hits. but It must be taken into conside-
ration that he WAS against seasoned
hard players. lie had good control, and
a neat little bender that was most pro
yOking
Sammy Vigneaux caught for the col
lege boys, and, Of course, he did good
work. lie caught a foul fly that woke
up the crowd. and though he hit, he BIZ
unfortunately. McNell ulN the Desl NotA
for the students. He made a stop Of
drive from Hargrove's bat that was
pretty as will be seen this season. Cen
tre-Fielder Boston did well, too, but b
was not good on grounders. he made
running catch-a difficult one-and ha'
the honor of making one Of the hits
Richmond played fine ball when tho
wanted 10. but most Of their work W.
in the practice experimenting order
Gus Klopf carried OFF the fielding honor
with a pair of good stops.
Frank Sparks pitched five innings, ano
tried all kinds of tricks. lie struck out
seven men, and allowed but three hits.
Not a man got to second base. save the
one who scored. Archie Stimmell re-
Ueved him. and did his usual good work,
though he did not exert himself.
il was the last exhibition game OF the
season. Tomorrow the season opens.
The score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

s,"" are again on Paterson's pitching
''a wonders are expected OF them
rank houseman. who was with Rich.
,"onu IN 1885, and who has been with 81
game. '"' Vi 'he
Eagle. Norfolk's leftaelder. "a
sald TO be conner. lie is fast and a rat
Ting hitter anu rat
Is said In sporting circles that WASH
Is'oh made a great mistake in not hold
ing halph Seybold. OF course. they aid
sammy Gillen, the little pitcher who
tWirlcd here In 1885. Is a member OF the
Auentown club. and Red Foster Is catch
Ied sullivan has signed Reddy Mack.
iate OF the Hartford club, and pat"
thornton, OF Richmond, for his Dubuque
club.
Little Foxey Fry is back with Hart
iord again, and is pitching good ball.
lie Is splendid piece OF "big league
timber.
Elberfeld has given Sam Lever a great
sehd on. declaring the Professor is a
sure winner. Kind words from an old
chum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

A Pitchers Battle at baltimore
score. Orioles, 3; Boston, e

score; Orioles, -; boston, -
BALTIMORE. April 2.-Nichols and
McJames had a pitchers battle to-day,
and the 35S5 spectators were treated TO
one OF the fastest games seen here lot
long time. The fielding behind both
twirlers was for the most part OF inc
hair-raising order. Score: X II, r.;
Baltimore 80. 80 O0OOVO
Boston ...... ......1 10000 % 8
Batteries: McJames and Clarke; nichols
and Bergen.
impress Lynch and Connolly. Time, l
hour and 40 minutes.
NEW YORK. IA: PHILADELPHIA, 9.
PHILADELPHIA. April 23.-New York
succeeded In winning the closing game OF
the series by better all-around work. At
tendance. 1867. Score: II. II. +.
Philadelphia ....40201o20 II 4
New York ........4 4 / 2 / 1x-li il 3
Batteries: Donohue Dunkle, Murphy;
and Mcfarland. DOheny and Warner.
Umpires: snyder and Curry. Time, =
hours and 20 minutes.
BROOKLYN. 8; WASHINGTON, s.
WASHINGTON. April 23.-The Senator'S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

had every prospect Of winning to-day up
TO the sixth inning, when six hits for
eight bases gave the victory TO the visit
ors. Attendance. 800 Score: X. II. T..
Washington .......2 / 90 200 2-S IL !
Brooklyn ...........1 DOL 600x-9 IL 4
Batteries: Mercer and Mcclure; Payne
and RYAN.
Umpires-Emslie and Andrews. Time, 2
hours and II minutes.
POSTPONEMENTS.
ST. LOUIS. April 23.-No game to-day.
Wet grounds.
LOUISVILLE, April 3.-ChicagO-Iouis-
Vile game postponed.
PITTSBURG, April 23.-Cincinnati-
Pittsburg game postponed on account Of
rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
THE SEASON OPENS.
80 MORROW ATLANTIC LEAGUE
uONs BEGIN WORK.
qrrgrOND IN EXCELLENT SHAPE.
ulucbirds VIII he Able TO Hold
Their own Against All Corners
ark 90 Open the Game Here
r,rnde In the Early Afternoon.

..... ~ % the season OF 1898. Play banl
,.-.---w the pennant race OF the At
...- r,acue viii be under way, and 81
... ,..k OF Richmond in preliminary
.,- counts FOR anything the Bluebirds
ed. I, r.gAt IN that race all the time.
,.> win oren tho season here.
,. ono disputes the fact that Manager
,.... lss thu very best ball club that
,rd has ever had, and all Of the
....-, arc proud OF their team.
-...a month ago the club was in North
-.-ra pacticing, and many strong no
.... were written OF their work. The
... Arve lived up 90 every promise made
Or nsm. and as the same team that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
Tn. Twentieth Century.

The twentieth century VIII begin on
January !. 1901, and end with 1000. Peo-
pie did not begin to reckon time from A.
ID. /. but waited until about the tooth
wear OF the Christian era People VINO
begin 10 take the great health restora-
i've. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. imme'
diately after the first outbreak OF dys-
pepsis. malaria. rheumatism, consu-
nation nervousness. or kidney trouble
will datea their cure immediately from
then
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

LEXINGTON. VA, Apr~l Zi-'speeli -
washington and Lee University dsieatsu
The Virginia Military Institute by me
slim Of their teeth this afternoon on inc
former Athletic grounds. score by IN
nings. noonooo5 7 3
,,,, '''''' ''.sOOOoo0o3- 3
summary: Earned runs. Varss.T r,,c !,
Home run-Campbell, Of VARSITY, D ,a.S
ontNBy Robinson, 3; by Porter .. paSeS
on balls-On Robinson. ), on rot'ep, .
batteries: Porter and Blackio'o' N''
,nson. Afford, and Burnett
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

filled at an early hour. Promptly at $50
the game was called. Virginia took the
field. Two innings were played In when
no earned run was made. virginia
scored IN Wild throw. At the beginning
OF the third inning the game was called
by the umpire on account of rain. Great
disappointment prevailed. The features
or the game up TO this point had peen
Lawson's pitching and Virginia's fielding
OF Cardinals heavy batting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

state Secretary OF Virginia e. w:
Miller. OF the Daughters OF Liberty, and
Miss Esther Morris and Miss Marie Nor
ris. representatives from Liberty Bell
Council. No. l. Daughters OF Liberty VIII
leave Monday evening 10 attend the
state Council Of Virginia, which meets In
petersburg on next Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
Main stopped the Game.

CHAPEL HILL n. C., April S.-'spe-
cial)-The Virginia base-psn team "a
rived this morning at i'So o'o,~ ~
~ m,h CaroI,na team. Special trains
.,on, ali parts OF the State brought IN
isvss erowds. ane the grandstana was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
GAME WITH COLLEGE boys.
fhe Binebirds Win, hut There Is
Plenty of Fun.

There will never be such a funny game
played again. IT was one OF those exhi
Billions that. though not exciting or close.
was very interesting. because OF a novel
feature.
Richmond has been playing great ball
since the organiza ton. and II was recog-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

NICnmOnU NVIIV5V -. u-loDf In
summary: Two-base hits-hlopL, l-u-
tanberg. Hargrove. Hess. Sparks, stoleh
hases-I.eahy, Dundon. shaw, h@ul Ii"ii
Double ,, p WcTen TO Sanford. Bases on
S Sa'u Stimmen. g: of Ryan, 4. Hit
oi+cbed bau-Ryan. Struck out-By
S 81 :: by stimmen. 3; by Ryan :.
yI VIA nitch-Ryan. Time of game-l hour l,.
W., a. an minutes. Umpire-Mr. Stocksdsle'
DIAMOND DUST.
ro-oorrow will be the first champion
shin game of the season. ITCH.
Manager Wells will return lo-nl e5,,
sron North Carolina, and will be reauy
for business. ,,.. o,,cb the
lack Chesbro will probably pi'0h wv
opening game OF the season =. ..o,,,,,
Gutenberg Is hitting weA' anu 10 Buns
70 make things hum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
GAMES TOMORROW.

GAMES TOMORROW.
Boston at Philadelphia,
Brooklyn az Baltimore.
New York at Washington,
Pittsburg at st. Louis.
Cleveland at Louisville,
Chicago at Cincinnati.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
HOW THE CLUES STAND.
GAMES TO-DAY.

GAMES TO-DAY.
Pittsburg at 81. Louis.
Cleveland at Louisville,
Chicago at Cincinnati.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
TIE CLOSE AT JENNINGS.
Washington Handicap Won Handiiy
Inv FiJigrane-Other Winners.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 23.-The
closing day of the spring meeting Of the
Washington Jockey Club drew large
crowd to Bennings. The second race, the
Washington Handicap. value $1,000, was
won handily by Filigrane.
First race-six furlongs-Varus OIL 10
lO) won. Knight OF the Garter a to and
EVEN second, Long Acre 6 TO y third.
Time, ILL.
Second race-half a mlle-Fillgrane q
to lW won, Caoutchouc Is TO 81 second.
Counselor Weinberg az to y third Time,
5l1-4
Third race-handicap, one mile-Thomas
Cat az TO y won, Bannock Oh 10 and 1
to 81 second. Don't Care q 10 y third.
Time. 1:j II.
Fourth race-four and a half furlongs-
General Mart Gary On 20 81 won, Special
list q to / and 10 81 second. Tyran q TO
u third. Time, 5Sl-i.
Fifth race-Bennings Steeple-chase.
handicap. about two and one-half miles
Dreapod Is to 81 won. Jack Pot G0 TO l
and 6 to y second, Marschan g 10 D.
third. Time 522
QUEEN CITY TRACK.
CINCINNATI, April 2S.-Results at
Newport:
First race-seven furlongs-Hoffman %
10 p won. Loyalty Is TO and ) TO %
second. and Bin Dawdy g 20 y third.
Time, 1870 81.
Second race-four furlongs-Lucy Blazcs
q TO ID won, Besque a to l and s TO .,
second. and Ed Upton g TO - thlrd'
Time. 30 "a.
Third race-mile and auarter-Rock-
wood Is to p won, kingstone 90 to ana
3 TO y second, and Friar John q TO >
third. Time, 2li.
Fourth race-one mile-Eddie Burke g
20 u won. Panchlta IL, &c TO and TO j
second. and Horace q to p third. Time
IA Ia
Fifth race-slx furlongs-Mazeppa "a 10
n won. Albert S. 90 10 and to y Sc
cond. and Marito q 10 % third. Time
la7
sixth race-slx and n half furlongs-
Meddler q TO 81 won. Allie Belle q TO ]
and 10 % second, and Bertha Nell 90
TO d third. Time. Ia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

RICHMOND COLLEGE.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

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r,rorcb know how 10 make perfect
fitting and durable wearing IN
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

turned out anywhere. He niakesfullyA
half the Hats we carry in regular stock, I
50 you see we know just exactly what(
we are buying when we take his sam
pies. We know we are giving you the [
greatest Hat bargains when We turr9
these brand-new shapes, and in all the
seasons leading shades CllEl
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24
BOYS Long and Short Pants Suits.

Boys Knee-Pants Suits. made OK
good. strong wearing Cheviots; dirt
defying co!ors. Fit ages 3 to II years;
100. is the wholesale price; EAo
others retail them at 81. OUC.
our SPECIAL price ........ -
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double-breasted jackets, and specially
well made at that; attractive pat-
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our special price is......
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breasted Blouse. Refer, Brownie Ell
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

Case lot OF Mems Fine Balbriggan
shirts and Drawers. the popular
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wear IS unexcelled. Full proporuohea
perfect fitting; satin hnisheu'
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-24

Case lot or Mems Fine Lisle-Thread
Shirts and Drawers, a distinctly high
grade quality that will give you more
satisfaction than any Underwear you
ever owned that cost hair az much
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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-02-26
Her First and Last Story,

A sad little story is told by a CO.
editor of one Of the largest and best
known magazines in the country.
almost ten years ago." he said, Ga
shortstory ofconsiderable merit had
been submitted to the magazine by
young woman quite unknown to us
or to fame, and had been accepted
and paid for. 1t was filed away
with other accepted articles to be
used when it's turn came. In a short
time there came o. letter from the.
young girl, asking modestly if that.
story might not beprinted soon, but
giving no reason for the request.
Two months went on, and then came
q second letter, written in the same
hand, but in weaker and fainter
characters, as if the hand that help
the pen we're scarcely able to guide
it. This letter again asked that the
story might be printed soon: it pos
sible. My physician tells me-
it said, that can live but a few
months, at the farthest. I had
hoped to live to do a great deal
of good work of this kind, but
you have my first and last piece. l
have cared SO much for it that l think
l could be happier in dying if Knight
see it in print before lgo,' The magaz
zine for The coming month was bouhd,
so nothing could be dome with. The
sheets for the second month were
printed and ready for binding, and
the matter for the third magazine
was well under way. We held short
consultation, the result of which was
that the story was set up and the
sheets containing it substituted for
certain sheets in the magazine for the
second month. It was no small mat
ter to make the change so late in the
day, but we did it and the letter of
thanks received from the young girl,
who died shortly afterwards more
than repaid us for the trouble"