Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-29


I'm going to try that. Come with me-" she
commanded starting toward the light
You've got the names of them all?"
Muller nodded, and, preceding her up the
stairs, opened the door of the telephone
exchange. Central" was looking out of
the window
Fred said Muller, "this is Miss Rus
sell, who used to live here summers: she's
a reporter for New York paper, an wants
to speak to tt
"Wil you call it up at once, please. I
don't know the number
What's the name? 1tH cost you ~,
said Central, shortly: 1t was bad enough not
to be able to go to the wrecked train with
out having to attend to a call.
"A1l right replied Marjorie, producing
her purse. This stirred Central up; he
devoted himself to his telephone, and after
one-sided conversation of some length
turned to Marjorie:
Got EN- nowhere y'are."
Marjorie took the receiver and leaned
against the table. Now that she was in
touch with the Globe Office she wanted to
drop the instrument and run. She stood
silent for a moment.
Hello! What dye want?' came a small
voice in her ear
The sound nerved Marjorie to her task.
rs this the New York Globe?" she called
Yes, it is? Who are your
rs Mr.. Hicks in?" (Suppose he isn't?
thought Marjorie)
Yes, he's in. Who are you?"
Tell him Miss Russell. who saw him
about B O'Clock observation-disclosures to
see him. l am at Orleans: there's been
big railroad accident"
Hold the wire" came the order. Mar
jorie waited breathlessy: suppose Mr..
Hicks should not come or should make
light of her story.
We'll. Miss Russell" came Mr. Hicks
voice. What's this? Where are you?"
II m at Orleans about 80 miles from the
city" answered Marjorie. THE 6 o'clock
through express collided with freight
train here about midnight, and killed ten
persons and injured six
why didn't you telegraph"
The company has the wires You had
reporter on the rainfall, lght-haireo: l
saw him in the office yesterday after
NOON
Yes, saunders-whats happened to
him.
'He's-hes one of the ten." said Mar
jorie.
There was Il sound as if chair had been
pushed back on a rough floor; then Mr..
Hicks said:
I'll send reporter to take down your
story. Tell him everything you know. but
remember that it's 30 and getting later
Fevery minute"
Now. then Miss Russell" began a new
voice begin, and I'll take you down"
Times up said Central behind Mar
jorie.
oh Mr. don't know your name" cried
Marjorie to Der friend $50 miles away; my
time Is up and have no more money"
Tell Central to take your place a min
ute said the voice. Marjorie obeyed, and
used the interval to talk to Muller
'Everything's all right" said Central
after few minutes, with a subdued air as
he handed the receiver back to Marjorie
Go ahead, m; longs you want"
The foreman of Minnehaha hose was a
good assistant. He gave what he knew
OF the facts in order. and Marjorie detailed
them to her unknown friend, who at inter-
ValS pied her with question after question
BetWeen the skiilful stenographer at one
end and the intelligent girl al the other end
" L n long h.fI h,,
story of the accident was in the Globe
office. ~
Miss Russell" said Mr.. Hicks so sud-
only that Marjorie jumped She had NOT
noticed that her unknown friend had given
up his place. II am much Obliged to You
1ou We given us a big beat. Will you get
today story and send it to for Mon
days paper? Send 1t in by & o'clock to-
niSht-by telephone. l guess. I'll arrange
Tor it, can count on you. Very we'll
Good night"
ally 80 -''e
Ring Off" said Central" "Thase papers
must be rich My, how they fly around.
mat time / called you off an took the
WIRE, they switched me on to the big cen
tiai Office in New York, an | got word
ltSht from the super to give you all the
time you wanted"
You'd better come home with me-" said
muller TO Marjorie. My mOther'n put YOU
up What you need most is sleep"
Long before Marjorie was awake on Sun
gay morning the railroad had finished its
Use of the wires, and newsDaper men came
INTO Orleans from all directions A mes
sage to her brother relieved Mar;orie's
mind Of anxiety, and left her free to 90 her
novel work with light heart. Most Of the
work was done for her for the reporters
dividing UP among themselves met later
and exchanged news, and. coming to inter
view Marjorie. gave her all they had in re-
turn for the personal news she could give
to them.
That afternoon, after she had sent her
story by telephone, Marjorie told Mr..
Hicks of her errand to West Capua
Poor Sanders was going to West Ca
rua." said Mr.. Hicks, "WiiI you take his
plGce? If you will, go on by train tonight"
and he proceeded to give instructions
That's my case" said Marjorie
IT'S 81 cause celeb1e," replied Mr.. Hicks.
= on ought to write about it from knogl-
edge, if it's your case. Now, pay attention
The express doesn't connect for West Ca
qua Monday morning; that's why we sent
Poor Sanders on last night. You will have
to go on to Palmyra Center and drive to
West Capua.''
Yes but l have only enough money to-"
If you can get to Capua you'd be all
right. III telegraph money to you there"
Il think | have enough" said Marjorie
can you telegraph it to Palmyra" An
inspection of her purse had showed very
little spare cash.
III telegraph for carriage at Palmyra,
to be paid for at Capua,' said Mr.. Hicks,
and so the long range talk ended.
Three days later Marjorie sent in her
name to Mr.. Hicks This time he greeted
her warmly.
That was good piece of work. Miss
Russell. You cleaned out every other pa
per in the city. We got out an extra for
YOU"
IAN extra! For met Mariorie's eyes
opened wide. "May-mght | see one?"
Now" said Mr. Hicks, after some fur
Their conversation, you take your extra
home, and rest day. Then come down on
Friday and Ill help you make out your
bill, and give you an assignment"
Marjorie found her way home as fast as
elevated train would take her, and burst
into her brothers room without waiting to
knock.
Billy" she cried waving the newspaper
in her hand. there's my extra. I'm not a
bit hurt, and I've got a place on the pa
peri"