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i SUPPOSE YOU'RE MARY ANN"
treme. But he recovered his self-pos-
session almost Immediately.
said he, affably.
mo sir" said Miss Wyman, still
sorely puzzled. Pm Lizzie"
20, Lizzie. Ell? Well, it's just the
same. l dare say you didn't expect
me just YETI"
mo, sir, certainly did not" said
Lizzie, beginning to wonder whether
or not she was dreaming.
Things look nice and comfortable
here, Lizzie, my girl, and now the best
thing you can do will be to toss me
a little bit of supper-sausages or
broiled ham, or something of that sort,
and be quick about it, for I'm half
famished. And, Lizzie, you might
send the other girl out for any little
trife you want in the culinary de-
partment. OF course, though" he
added, as he drew out a bill and ex-
tended, grand %seigneuY fashion. to-
ward the astonished damsel, Il shan't
expect to keep two girls as a regular
thing, although l must hunt up a man
to take care of the horses. Now run
along and make haste"
Lizzie Wyman retreated back upon
Sue Barring with the money In her
hand, scarlet with suppressed mirth.
Sue" she cried, the instant the
door was safely closed, 81 see it ALL"
"The man is an escaped lunatic, isn't
he? Dear, dear, we shall all be muir
deredP cried Sue, growing historical.
Nothing of the sortr' said Lizzie,
theoretically. He has only made a
dreadful blunder. Can't you see, Sue,
it's the old bachelor who has taken
the place next door,"
"O!" aspirated Sue, with the sparkles
amusement beginning to come into
her eyes.
But, Lizzie, what are you going to
ITO cook him the best supper I can
and a~fterward explain to him his mis-
take in the politest manner possible.
Poor fellow, he is rather handsome, l
think"
And the two girls hustled about with
Skillet, gridiron, and coffee strainer,
while Mr.. Markleman sat viewing the
fire and wondering what Gibbs could
possibly have meant by talking about
IAN old woman!"
why, she has got cheeks like
peaches, and hair as thick and brown
and glossy as my own" he told him
self. "Old, indeed! 1t won't be such
bad fun to have a servant girl like
mat fitting about the house. She
ought to have extra wages on account
OF her good looks"
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Lips

The old popular notion that thin
and delicately formed lips indicate
more spirituality and elevation of
character than do thick, coarse lips is
co%ntroverted in the Paris Bulletin of
~Anthropology by DR.. A. Bloch, who
says he has made a thorough study of
the subject OF lips from a scientific
standpoint. The popular impression,
he AYERS. is based on imagination. and
the differences in human lips depend
on race distinctions. as do the differ
ences In the size and shape of noses,
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No Object.

mo, my dear, we have suffered long
enough from these homemade paint
ings by your aunt. I positively object
to your hanging that daub." But,
it is so beautifully framed" THAT
was all well enough some time ago., but
frames are so ridiculously cheap now
that it's no object,"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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NUDoIE-N OO1.
fields, and as soon as they become ed
ucated to the use of modern methods
of agriculture, they will doubtless de-
velop into useful citizens.
The existence Of such a system of
emigration from Russia, among a peo-
pie whose only offense is a hatred of
the horrors of war, comes as an elo-
quent comment On the peaceful protes-
tations of the Russian car. 1t would
appear, If the Doukhobortsoi may be
taken as a criterion, that the only Rus
slams who are honest believers in the
efficacy of peace as a factor in the de-
velopment OF an ~undeveloped empire
are rapidly being forced to quit the
country.
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Conn, April 8, 1897, and later moveo
to Troy, N. l., where he engaged in
the business Of a picture frame glide,
and looking glass merchant. In 1895
he welded Miss Jane RELAY Of that
place, to whom three sons and four
daughters wee born. Later he moved
10 Ohio, where he continued in active
business for a number of years. Ten
years ago he took up his residence in
Denver, and has since made his home
with his daughter, Mrs. Burnham.
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Seems to me I've seen your hce
before" said the Judge, peering
through his slactacles. Eyes. yer
honor, you have" replied the prisoner.
Il am the professor who gives the
young lady next door to you lessons
on the piano" six years!" came from
the judge quickly.-Tid-Bits.
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FOR POSTERITY.
Why One Woman's Face Wore a Look
of Scorn.

Why One Woman's Face Wore a Look
of Scorn.
1t was an impromptu little gather
ing of women, and before they had
been seated long together the CONVEX
sation turned to the subject of expan-
sion, says the Detroit Free Press.
Women do not vote, but they discuss
politics just the same. The general
verdict seemed to go against the TAX
ing of the Philippines. at seems too
bad" said one, that so many of our
young men have to be sacrificed just
for the sake of adding a little more
to our POSSESSIONS" Eyes, but think
what a fine thing it will be for pos
terity!" exclaimed the only , enthu-
siastic eXp%ansionist in the group.
There was a note of GOODNESS in the
thought that chilled the little group.
The woman's eyes flashed, and her
head bent haughtily back as though
braced up by the pride Of exceptional
patriotism. But her eyes soon low
cred, and a deep crimson flush spread
over her face. No one said a word,
but the beautiful pale face of another
woman looked scornfully at her. She
had lost her only son-"for posterity's
sake"
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1t is estimated that England's stock
of coal will last 200 years longer, and
North Americas 600 years,
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Hawaii has 1856 Mormons, Of whom
4.SeS are natives of the islands
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-21

/ want my salary
Salaries will be paid Immediately
after the performance
mime must be paid now or the per-
formance will not be finished
"ln awkward position he drew a
newspaper package from his overcoat
pocket 1t seemed heavy, and heard
the Clink OF coin.
Awful lot OF silver tonight, he
said as he handed me the parcel.
~ dropped II scorniully.
II want greenbacks, | said firmly.
"'But haven't
"Greenbacks or no performance !
repeated calmly.
"You should have seen his face!
"You should have seen the property
boy comforting himself with delight be-
hind set house
with the 'smotherod curse OF the
melodrama the manager picked up the
scattered coins and marched away. A
twenty-dollar bill came back to me in
few moments and the play ended in
orthodox fashion.
but what do you think Of that for
meanness?"
"lm speechess" said |, Encore
the oolong, pleased must steady my
nerves."
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CHAPTER I.
A Soldiers Honor.

The rays of the MONDAY sun we're
beating down with the scorchIng glow
known only TO the South, In the hot,
quiverlng air every object seemed
stepped In radiant light, and even the
forest afforded no coolness, for II, too,
was peryaded by the sultry atmos-
phere, and beneath the huge trees the
burning breath Of noon was still felt,
Under one of these trees, whose
branches, heavy with foliage, extend
ed long distance, two young men had
flung themselves on the ground, appa-
rently for short rest,
Both wore the uniform of the Union
army, one being n lieutenant and tho
other surgeon, The latter, who had
slender figure somewhat below the
middle height, expressive features and
dark hair lay In Il comfortable atti-
tude on the turf, listening calmly TO
his companion, who had started up and
was pacing hurrledly to and fro. The
powerful form, thick, fair hair and blue
eyes Enthusiastically revealed German
ancestry; but a cloud shadowed the
frank, youthful face, and the voice
trembled with passionate emotion,
81 must go, cost what It may! Since
] knew that Harrison and his daughter
were on the plantation, have had no
rest, Say what you please, John, am
going!"
my dear William, you are on the
eve Of doing very foolish thing" said
the surgeon without changing his COM
Portable position, 81 advise you, as
friend, to drop 1t; the affair may be
your death"
What do care for that! Certainty
] will have at any cost, A brisk ride
will bring mo there In two hours, and
! can return before sunset. I'll venture
1t at any peril"
"And risk a bullet through your
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needed to have remained passive and
not fought at ALL either for or against
the Union; that would have been the
wlsest course"
"And cowardly, pltlful one into
the bargainl Am | alone to lag be-
hind, when every one springs to arms?
Let us drop the subject. Our views
on this point are very widely sun
dered,"
They are on all points," said Max
well, dryly. ~ stick to it-thls visit
to the plantation Is Gs useless MS 1t L.
dangerous, but | don't llatter myself
In the least with the hope of OBTAINING
you. You'll have your own way under
all circumstances"
"Of course, | shall. I'm going to he
colonel at once to ask for leave of
absence. VIII you accompany me?"
The young surgeon sighed. He was
probably loath to resign his comfort
able resting place, yet he rose slowly.
81 wish Colonel Burney would put
you under arrest for three days, in
stead Of giving you leave of absence"
he said emphatlcally. But unfortu-
nately, you are favorite and besides,
It's an established fact that, II man
wants to commit folloy, everybody
hastens to help him. So let us go!"
IN urhtp hn
men belonged was stationed in the
next village. After severe battles and
arduous marches short respite had
been granted, but the men were to
move In few days. Constant 5ugtle
pervaded the usually quiet hamlet and
was specially noticeable around the
colonel's quarters. When Roland dal
Maxwell entered, they found several
officers there. The commander him
self, man advanced in years, with q
grave but kindly face, stood among a
group Of his subordinates, apparently
discussing something with them
''I am glad you save come, doctor!"
he said to the surgeon. II was Just
going to send for you. Lieutenant
Davis has reported that two of his men
are Ill, and the symptoms appear very
grave; he fears fever, and begs to have
medical assistance as soon as possible.
You will ride over to the outposts."
"I'll go at once" replied Maxwell.
"I hope 1t will prove false alarm, as
has happened several times, but wen |
coon ascertain"
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WHEN MEN MISS SUCCESS.
Idleness and mCompotonCy Keep the
Business Novice Down.
(To be continued,)

Walter p. Phillips, the founder Of
the national newsgathering corpora
tlon known as the United Press, and
the inventor of Phillips telegraphio
code, a typical, energetic American,
who has put many young men in the
newsgathering business, believes that
the cause of failure everywhere among
young business beginners lies in in
competence. Nine-tenths Of the young
men who are struggling for a name
and place in the world are untitled
for the callngs they have picked out
for themselves. Besides an unlimited
supply Of energy and whole-hearted-
ness in the work before him, the sue
cessful man of the future must know
his business from A to Y. The next
greatest drawback to success Is idle
ness, Nothing worth while is accom-
plshed without work, and plenty OF
1t. Things do not happen without
cause, and behind every great lifc
there are years Of concentrated energy
and tireess industry. Idleness will
make any man a failure; intelligent
work will land any man among the
successful. 1t is all so simple and so
trite that one hesltates to put the fact
down in cold blood, and yet how few
men recognize or, recognizing. live up
to the axiom, that labor conquers all
things! Idleness and the conscious
ness Of incompetency should make any
man ashamed of himself and drive
him to do something that is worth the
doing. 1t is within the grasp Of every
one to learn some one thing that will
yield both pleasure and profit. Sue
cess comes only to those who seek 1t.
The young man who is really in
earnest will not have to be advised
how to succeed. He may learn much
by studying the failures of others,
however, and he will always find, after
a survey of the great legion Of the IN
successful, that two causes have
brought them to their present misery
-idleness and incompetency. .-Satur-
day Evening Post.
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WILL YOU ACC oMPANY ME?"

brain. You have probably forgotten
that we are engaged in war and that
1t Is desertion for an officer to be alb
sent from his regiment without leave.
Court-martials are sometimes disagree
able in such cases, and 1t would be un-
fortunate II Lieutenant Roland should
60 out of the world by lynch-law."
The sarcasm OF these words succeed
ed In producing an impression where
Sensible arguments might have fallod'
William Roland started and answered
more quietly:
"What fancy have you taken into
your head? or course, don't mean to
go without leave. The colonel will not
refuse 1t; we are doing nothing here.
! must see and speak to Florence once
more, even though hazard my life to
do I'll"
"You lovers are always ready to risk
your lives,' said the young surgeon,
carelessly "Your feelings are forever
at the boiling point A strange con-
dition of affairs. Let me feel your
pulse!"
cease this jestlng!" cried William,
furiously. Cant you curb your spirit
OF mockery even here? But how could
/ expect sympathy or appreciation
from you where affairs Of the heart
are concerLed!"
From the heartless American!" re-
torted John. "0f course heart and
feeling are the prerogatives Of the Ger
man. You have taken out patent on
them, and consider yourselves actually
insuted II other people claim little
of the article, too. Here we are back
again at the old point of dispute, over
which we wrangled sufficiently as boys
the honor Of our different nationali-
ties"
I'm which you usually came of
worst"
Eyes; you had an abominable way OF
cudgeling German supremacy into me;
and as you were the stronger, I gen.
orally yielded to your palpable argu-
ments. But when there was anything
which required brains and reflection,
John Maxwell was summoned. Then
you submitted to my authority, and, at
the utmost, appeared on the scene
when there was drubbing to be given.
DonT look so gloomy Will; let us dis
cuss the matter sensibly. What do
you really expect to accomplish by this
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- - SS9SS9 ts29:SSS9SA

Wild ride into the enemy's country
You don't even know whether Miss
Harrison wishes to see you-whether
she did not agree when her fathe: dis
missed YOU 80 uneeremoniously,"
mo mol" william impetuously re-
torted, Florence has been deceived
forced; she has not received any OF my
letters, ns have not had single line
from her Her father was always OPP
posed, to our engagement; we fairly
extortet his consent, He gave II re-
luctantly, and promptly ayailed him
self OF the excuse afforded by the war
TO recall his promise"
John Maxwell shrugged his shout
ders.
well, you can hardly blame him!
lie, secessionist and slave-baron, and
you with your humanistlc ideas! You
harmoulze like fire and water, and you
were always thorn In the flesh OF his
nephew, the charming Edward, You
stole from under his very eyes the
wife on whom he had set his heart,
He'll never forgive you, Conditions
were imposed at the outbreak of the
war;"
yes shameful ones! / was to deny
my convictions, desert and betrny the
cause serve and fight in the ranks OF
the enemy against our army, reject.
ed the dishonorable demand as II de-
served"
with the most reckless bluntness to
the millionaire and future father-ln-
law, The Harrisons really are not so
very much to blame. You would be
an extremely troublesome son-in-law,
| should have considered the matter n
little. Where bride and fortune
are at stake"
"You would have practlced treason?
John, don't make yourself worse than
you are, Even you would have been
incapable of IT,"
"Who talks OF treason! You merely
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-12-21
TURKEY ACTRESS"

edly. II I don't have any supper
don't go on.
why, thatll be all right, my dear.
Wc'll so out together, and you shall
have supper with me-
And he laid his arm afrectlonately
on my shoulder.
II gave him a good push, and he fell
up against th9 door. Oh, how angry he
was!
"What are you DOING? he shouted.
Rehearslng you in the character
OF gentleman said l, and you won't
suit
"He went out and banged the door,
but very nice supper came up to me
later still | remembered the gleam
Of hate in his eyes and was on my
guard
1--WE had q very good house that
night and felt little encouraged AS
l stood looking out Of the peephole In
the curtain, the property boy brushed
against me,
Beg pardon, he said, hurriedly,
but Two been workln so hard an
nothin' to eat so that I'm as weak as a
rat. I've had no supper
"You shouldn't 60 without your
supper, l said.
81 amt got the price,
"I gave him half of my forty cents.
eco out and get cup of coffee and
sandwich
HE took the money with grateful
look ana disappeared,
"The play went on. So did he, for
that matter for he played two parts,
poor little soul!
AT the end OF the third act he
knocked at my dressing room door.
"'say you're Miss Hallett, amt
yerY
Yes.
"'Well, got somethin' want to say
to yer on the quiet.
II finished dressing and came out.
"'You certainly was good to me- no
said with grin, an now it's turn
about
What do you mean?
. Just this, The boss-the manager,
l mean-just sent me up to the hotel to
get five dollars changed into pennies
an nlckels an ten cent pieces
"'Well, what has that to do with
me?'
Plenty! He's a-makin' up salaries
out front In the office, an he's a.
laughin' with another feller. He's go
Ing to pay you your salary in pennies
an nickels an dimes.
" I don't believe it.
Well, you can. l heard him tell
the other feller, an they think it's a
great joke, He's down on you for some
reason or other. Don't gimme away
And so he disappeared again.
80 this was the managers con-
tempt!ble revenge.
Twenty dollars in nickels and pen
nies!
II called the stage manager.
Don't ring up the curtain, Mr..
Clarke, l said, FOR shan't go on until
get my salary
But, my dear what said,' was my
rejoinder, as l went back to my dress
ins room.
II thought Of Patti refusing to put
on her slippers until poor old Mapleson
had produced S4,00O--how she got two
thousand, simply put on one slipper
and waited.
Heavens! Suppose they had paid
her in nickels and pennies!
THE manager came dashing back.
whats this. Miss Hallett?'
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A pretty little Thesplan said to me
the other day.
II must look out for a turkey job
for Christmas"
why, what do you mean|
queried.
d what, haven't you heard OF 'tur-
bkey actors'?"
Il know plenty Of actors who are
geese, and a few actresses who are
ducks" was the reply,
"oh, dear, no! Turkey actors are
those who only get an engagement for
Thanksgiving or Christmas or New
Years"
"And how long can they live on
that?"
well, It's better than nothing, l
engaged for twenty dollars and eX-
penses last Christmas to play Aida
Bloodgood in THE Streets of New
York Oh, what an experienced"
"Come In here quolh I, "and over a
brimmlng bumper Of chocolate or u
wild wassall Of tea, tell me ALL"
And as we lunched together she told
me this:
"rhey sent for me from dramatic
agency, said the money was sure and
almost any dresses would do, Aida Is
the daughter of banker in the play,
but they said that in the town where
we were to perform on Christmas night
they wouldn't know the difference.
However, l fixed up three changes
without spending cent.
I'VE we're all to meet the manager
at the ferry in Jersey City. He didn't
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appear, but sent message that he'd
sec us in the town.
I'VE all paid our fares-I had forty
cents left-and reached the place
pretty well disgusted
"At the hotel they viewed us sus-
piciously, as we had no trunks, and
there we learned that the matinee had
been abandoned, no seats having been
sold
I'VE had rehearsal instead, and 1t
was six o'clock before | staggered into
the hotel, only to learn that we
couldn't have any supper unless we
paid for 1t Individually.
x sent word 10 our manager that
I had no money and shouldn't play
without my supper.
This brought him to my door in a
hurry. He knocked, and entered with
\ surprised AIR.
Why. my DEAR he said, there's
homo mistake
II think there ls.' I replied, spirit
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Certainly, am especially anxious
TO have reliable information concern
Ing the nature OF the disease, The
outbreak of an epidemic would be e6-
tremely inconvenlent just now, When
do you expect to he back"
I'm three hours, II necessary. But
had intended 10 ask leave of absence
until evening on account of another
matter, which should like to attend
to at the same time"
"of course N You wish" said Dur
noy, absently. only send me some
good news"
The best In my power, At any rate,
there Is no time to lose. will go at
once"
Tho colonel nodd ID hs5ent, and the
other officers now Joined In the con-
versatlon, The subject was discussed
In all It's bearings, II these cases were
really the first In an impending cpl
demic, the matter was very serious.
AT last Maxwell took his leave; but,
In the act OF going, approached his
friend, who was standing silently at
the window.
DO you still persist In your re-
solve" he asked. under his breath
Certainly, As soon as | get my
leaye | shall ride over"
And perhaps be shot on the way!
Good luck to you!"
Thanks for the kind WISH" said
William, angrily, Perhaps 1t will 10
fulfilled"
Hardly, Men who, like you, are
forever buttlng their heads against n
wall, generally have uncommonly good
fortune, Where the rest of us crack
our skulls, they push the stone apart.
Farewell VIII"
lie left the room. Doctor Maxwell
did not spoil his friend by pretty
speeches. that was evident, He took
leave Of the young officer who might
perhaps be shot on the way" as care
lessly as II there was nothing In pros
pect save an ordinary ride. william
scarcely needed It; his mind was filed
with other thoughts, and he availed
himself OF the first pause In the con-
versation to approach the colonel and
request brief private interview,
Burney opened the door Of a small
room adjoining, and the two men en-
tered.
well, Lieutenant Roland, have you
anything important to ask?" said the
colonel, when they were alone
81 merely wished to request short
leave OF absence" replied the young
man, with apparent calmness. There
Is family matter to be arranged
which is of the utmost Importance to
me-"
And which you can arrange while
on the march?
AT least hope so, intend to visit
relatives who live on plantation only
a few miles from here. | have Just
learned that | was In their immediate
nelghborhood
The request was not singular and
was easily granted, yet something in
the young mans face attracted the
colonel's attention, and he inquired.
What Is the name of the plantation
you desire to ysit?"
William hesitated moment, then
slowly answered:
Springfield"
Burney started,
Springfield? That Is beyond our
outposts. Are you not aware that II Ia
In the enemys country"
81 know It,"
"And yet you wish to go there? II
won't do. cannot permit It."
81 took similar and far more dan,
gerous ride week ago on staff duty"
replied William.
"That was in the service duty re.
quired It; but this is a private affair,
and cannot permit one of my officers
to risk his life for such a matter No
Lieutenant Roland"
ITO be cOntinued,)
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To Klondyke with. And then--oh, yes
A wheel for ninety-nne.
I'd bring a leather suit and hat
The kind that cowboys wear
or bowie knives and things like tha,
He'd have lot to spare.
I'd fill his stocking then with all
The candy 1t would hold,
And where the packages were small
I'd fill in round with gold.
And when they saw how good l was
How happy folks would be
II were only Santa Claus
And Santa Claus was me.