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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
A BURIED FOREST FOUND.
uyidence That Alaska Once Hha
Tropical or, mt Least, sehi-
Tropical Climate

Victoria, Il. c., Oct. 15.-The steam
er Manuense, just arrived from Cape
Nome and st. MichaeIs, brings news
that at the mouth Of Turner creek
in Kaugarok district, buried forest
has been discovered Trees a hundred
feet long have been ullcoNeIeu ca
some in an excellent sta't
of preservation, and others ina
have decayed. Time wood re-
sembles California redwood, and SOM
Of the trees are very large Aoou
this buried forest other evidence ma
been found, pointing to the fact ina
at one time this district had a troF
ieal or semi-tropical climate, In III
huried forest elephant tusks' dee
horns and mammoth tusks have ais
been found,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
TROOPS WE'RE CALLED OFF.
An Attempt to Rescue MISS s'o""
would Result in Her Murder

Constantinople, Oct. 15.-It trans
had completed dispositions to sur
round Miss Stones captors at noon
saturday last. Spencer Eddy, secre'
tary of the United States legation,
however, received information that
further activity would result in the
death of Miss Stone, and at three
o'clock Saturday morning he proceed
ed to the residence of the minister or
foreign affairs, Tewfk Pasha, and de-
manded the immediate retirement OF
the Turkish troops. This was carried
out, and the Bulgarian forces followed
suit. Mr.. Eddy's action has the unanl-
nous approval of the members Of the
diplomatic corps, who are convinced Gee.
that efforts to liberate Miss Stone Will
infallibly result in her murder
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

London, Oct. l5.-The Daily Express
has received the following from Vien-
ma:
"Todaroff, the driver who accom-
panied Miss Stone when she was kid
naped. has arrived st Sofia. He says
her captors are Turks. The Bulgarian
police, who are not satisfied with his
statements, are keeping him under
| surveillance"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

Washington, Oct. 15.-All that can
be learned from the state department.
officials respecting the case of MISS
Stone. the missionary, who is held by
hrirands in Bulgaria, is that she is
alive and that efforts are continuing
tcr her release. The officials, while
declining to Indicate the nature OF
the measures they are pursuing to
this end, still have hopes of ultimate
st1ppeSs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
ROTH WERE AsPHYxIATED'
,..,,.. Thorsson and His son As
pAyxiated Under Peeu'"'
sumstances In Chicago

Chicago, Oct. 15.-Mathias ,ho'5 Ihors'
n,a Lie son Thomas were asphyXi'
o otad here early Monday morning Inc
alder Thorsson was afflicted wlth par, m
ti' t'aI paralysis. As was his custom, ne
wa, ornse TO prepare his breakfast ieaV-
p,Dg in~ his son sleeping in room adloln-
s inc. He turned on the gas, ~. ~ !. :,
thought, but before he could iisn' ~
'ans ,"v st,icken by his malady.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
81. u.nrv irving and His Company,

New York, Oct, 15.-Among the pas
senoers who arrived, yesterday, pei
steamer Minnehaha, from London
were Sir Henry Irving, Miss EAier
Terry. Lawrence Irving, Branstorei
and the whole of Sir Henry irving
company, 6s persons in all.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

London. Oct. 15.--The Times, COM
menting editorially upon the convie-
tion of Johann Most, the anarchist'
considers that the sentence is entire
ly inadequate for such gross out
rage upon public feeling" and COM
nloins that in both Great Britain ana
the United States there is lacking
disposition to grasp the nettle tlrm'
1vr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
ABOUT POSTAGE STAMPS.

There is some talk Of another new
issue Of Italian stamps TO bear the PIC
tnre of the popular Queen Helena
Victoria. Australia, has issued one
nennv stamp ID the 1887 type printed
in olive. The stamp first appeared IN
Tnpe and was available for postal pur-
noses until the end of the month, at
which time il became revenue stamp
pure and simple. -
According to Australian philatelic
noners definite stamps for the conted-
eration are out of sight-so far out oil
sight that they may not appear LOT
Ave wears. Thus is doubt increased
and speculation alternatively stlmu'
lated and depressed.
The fame of the inverted Pan-Amer-
lean stamps is surprisingly great
among people who never before gave
n thought to the philatelic value oi
stamps. This interest augurs well FOL
an increase in the ranks of the devotee'
of the collection hobby.
A stamp which will prove good prop
erty and is seldom advertised is tn
fye-cent triangular 1894 issue OF Ii
. IBERIA, surcharged 0S. It's catalogue'
at 10 cents inperforate ard 10 cent
rouletted. The wholesale price is l2l
cents each for either variety.
News from South America is encoul
aging for the collectors. A new STAN
has appeared from Venezuela Nv
. lproyisionals have been received frol
: Cartagena, Colombia. The activity 2
the insurgents increases the proba bi
! ity Of other provisional issues fro'
: this country. II the confidence OF tn
: insurgent leaders is well founded,
u new government may he establishs
$ and fool Of new issues follow.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
yobu sherman's Back Taxes.

Mansfield, o., Oct. 15.-Chas' W.
Fritz auditor of Richland county, has
nlaced on the tax duplicate against
w. S. Kerr and NJ. NJ. Parker, as eX-
ecutors of the estate of the late sena-
tor John Sherman, $263,s2S on back
taxes. The amount is said to cover
bonds ON which no return was made
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

uorsesboers in Convention.

Baltimore, Nd, Oct. 15.-The tenth
ANIMAL convention of the Master
Horseshoers' National Protective as
sociation began here, and VIII con-
tipue for a week. About l25 dele
gates, representing almost every state
in the Union, are here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
-. Eoyor of sweden.

stoc,,bolm. Oct. 15.-The postal
.s.;stics for the year show thai
'a ;nternational money orders were
jnaugurated, in 1885. the unlseu ss",r, Or.
,, asnt to Sweden 5l,isi,ooo kroner sIn3a. maa,
.,,a, ssaS was received in the United States
from Sweden.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
u.oom Corn Keeps Up,

Arcola, H., Oct. 15.-The broomGorn a,
market at Arcola, Ill., remains as, nnr., ~,
~ ,t s1so to $3.50 per ton. The farmers
a. .,'ho o are still in possession OF Their
hrnsb refuse to talk OF selling anu
the BUYERS now in the district meet
with no encouragement
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
supposed to Have been Murdered

Charlton, Ia, Oct. 15.-Joseph bu-
chanan. an aged hermit, was 1ouiia
dead in his cabin near this place, hls
head being split open with an ak. lie
was renuted 10 have had much wealth
stored about mis- cabin. and ms inur-
der is supposed to have had robbery
for its motive.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

Constantinople, Oct. 15.-Nelther
MFR. Baird nor Mr.. Haskell, the mis-
sionaries, has yet been able to get in
touch with the brigands in order to
arrange as to the amount of ransom
for Miss Stone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
Again Postponed,

Berlin, Oct. 15.-Count Won Walder-
ssa a still unable 70 travel, and the
celebration that was TO have oc-
Cured in his honor, October ~ mas
against been postponed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

St. Joseph, Mich, Oct. 15,-The town
Of Galien. in the southern part OF the
county, was practically wiped out,
early yesterday, by fire that started
in a laundry. Estimated loss SlVo'-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
A prey TO Anxiety.

New York, Oct. 15.-Word .,s comes
,n, nrT poston in a special to the World
.hot .,o Mrs Stone, mother of Miss Ellen
NJ ,|"S Stone, is sinking under the stra,n
of the anxiety concerning her u"'sn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
49, .p..,o King Dead.

N.w York. Oct. i5.-John L. Dore,
,.own ~ as the "Banjo King is aeau
khv%A b,s home in this city. He has been
a. a. mems ~ rs a banjo player and ins'fuo'
tor for many years
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
on,x One Left TO Tell the Tale

Naeasaki, Oct. 1.-THE japanese
ship Tsuruniko has been wrecked oH
Meiima. Only one person ol those gu
board was saved
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
.rx- witwer Arrnigned.

DAYTON. o., Oct. 15.-Mrs. Witwer
was arraigned in police court yester-
day morning on the charge OF muir
der. She pleaded not guilty, and the
o.sa was continued to Friday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

Nj. Choate, the United States am
hsaJor, is going to take a holiday
Ne intends sailing to the United
Entes, with his family, on board the
american line steamer Philadelphia
mis- said at the embassy that some
hlg might arise to prevent Mr.
6oates departure, in which case his
hniy would sail without him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

The committee that has been inyes
tuthg the affairs of the embar
nSed Mecllcuburg-Strelitz Mort
sge bank of Berlin reports a deficit
| DOOO,OOO marks upon capital OF
pNNOOO marks, and that the annua
MS from interest on mortgages vii
$1,000 marks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

laurent Tailhade, editor of Liber-
aIe' the anarchist sheet, was, on the
M@ tried before the correctional po-
4e Tribunal of Paris, for the article
EpuOlished in Libertaire, during the
'@' OF Emperor Nicholas to France,
@Vl'lng to the murder of the czar,
resident Loubet and the French min
seH as "Fyrants and oppressors oi
ue people" He was sentenced to inn
psonment for one year and to a fine
1000 francs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

/, official bulletin, dated from Bar
,,0nIo. Colombia, makes the fol-
brne statement, but gives no details
ine event referred to: THE French
rnmer FourneI brings news that
AN rribe-Cribe was utterly routed
| 1 bcbira and arrived at Naracaibo
Il be morning of October 81
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

!. University Of Goettengln re,
lp' w. orered the newly-founded
Hl.s :, inorganic chemistry to Theo-
aln " william Richards, of Harvard
@' Heretofore it has been
ls'", " "nbeard of that an American
S,aa 'a% be called to a German univer'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

Inc Berlin National Zeitung, dis
,'S'ng the Washington dispatches
way purport TO summarize the con-
aas Of the projected treaty between
u' United States and Great Britain
.vsardlng the isthmian canal, says.
nO' only for Great Britain, but for
y commercial nations, it is a mat
'oi extraordinary significance that
, sV oi The most important routes Of
"isanon of the future will be ex'
aus,ely in the hands OF the Ameri'
tans.n
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

RI. supreme court OF Colorado has
"a I' ,be members of the state board
,Im,sssors, II, which was created by the
w. revenue law, to appear, on the
I, 10 answer 10 the charge of con-
.not in preceding with the assess
rot rt in disregard Of the courts or
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

Lorenzo Snow, fifth president of the
tANrch Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
hlDlS, better known as the Mormon
'ANrch, died unexpectedly at his
rNate residence, the historic Bee
hUe house, in Salt Lake City, Utah
VI the 10th, after an illness that had
Ven serious only one day. The i'm
nedlate cause of his death was hy'
%'a'lc congestion, superinduced by
ggrayated bronchitis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
THE CASE BECOMING URGENT.
Another Appeal for Funds TO oo"-
uIete the Price of Ransom
for Miss stone.

Ne,v York Oct. 15.-Rev. Charles y
ereoan. district secretary for the
American board of foreign missions.
cave cut a letter yesterday, part oi
which reads: .a
@To the American People; The ca'7e
20 Mics Stone. now In the hands Oh
Turkish brigands, has undergone no
material change. In the once oi .'io
American board and among her i".
rnadiate friends, the greatest anNle,y
PREVAILS. Our government at ash'
;noton has not modified the oPihioh,
,t3.rad bv President Roosevelt, thae
there is but one thing to DO anu tli"'
i 20 raise the sum demanded for her
ransom and that as quickly as poss.-
hla OF this amount 100000 has at
,aadv been subscribed, far the larges'
o-, IN Boston and immediate vicinity
"A multitude of her neighpors =, =
every condition of life nave poureu
tbeir oifts into the Boston ONCE ior
ter deliverance; but it is not suii''
cient. Fifty thousand dollars NOR
arc required. We appeal now to those
among us, who by the blessing OF oou
have larger financial ability, to supple
ment the contributions of their neish
, bors. that the necessary sum may p'
, reached An answer is anXiouslj
, awaited at the Office of the American
! board. IS East Twenty-second stfee, .,
New York, where subscriptions "li
n be received by the undersigned
- IGitrnedl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

The German press, referring to thu
tqatehes from Washington, giving
itged information as TO the new
Treaty between the United States and
Treat Britain regarding the Nicaragua
hml points out that Great Britain's $
rmnciatiou of her rights under the
tavton-Bulwcr treaty without com
FnSatiOu is a plain illustration OF
o' paralysis produced by the war in
nUth Africa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

ArOyal decree issued from Madrid,
|nhe 9Th, orders the payment in gold
VI all taxes or interest upon bonds,
hlres or dividends, and on redemp'
lions by companies, who are to pay
thir shareholders and bondholders in
|pd As there is no gold in Spain
u' taxes will be paid in pesetas, ca'
rlacd on the basis of the otfela'
gOtation Of the gold premium.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

!. 81, Lake City, Utah, on the sth,
'' Van Kuran was sentenced
dlaI s .nd ., A half years in the state
wv ,,iarv a for the crime of embez-
lnl''s,'a,5 ss oo6 from the Oregon Short
lV 1silyav 9si Go. while in its employ
sa canocity of local treasurer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

The Coahomidn, in its anxiety TO get
some kind of factory for the employ
ment of lis hands, guarantees that the
neonle of Friars Point will give goou
site for "a cotton factory. a compress
a wagon factory, an ice factory OF
most any other kind of factory tha'
will bring money into the community
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

God has not made world when
suits all; how shall sane man eA-
poet TO please all2
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

NJ, II Danish cruiser will start, on the
Nh M on visit OF courtesy to the
saa MED States, by way Of England
fs'n and the Danish West Indies
4e Will arrive at New York January
\ ss00 will remain there until January
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

..;smic disturbances, prob
s'els ls.sd a1 by volcanic activity in this
Ny Causig l,iSing the level of the ocean
Adi' i'.l I''o'si N Near qua on the 7th; The
sarrta ast = Of Nicaragua was food
hrn' 'S Scoth OF eight feet, and con
Nv ~ damage vas done.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

lae gross postal receipts for Sep
.uiOef OF so of the largest post Of
ssa ,sss were &,225,752, net increase OF
sso''S!, or so per cent. over last
y" ,.ai' Receipts at only two Offices de-
IA ,o'Seo' viz; Jersey City, N. j., $3,-
w. OF little over seventeen per
,D'' and Grand Rapids, Mich, $26S
O'er one per cent. Columbus, y.
,s ,aV"ed the largest increase, 80 pei
NV with Los Angeles, almost TWEEN
lnhe per cent, q close second.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

The Hattiesburg Progress thinks II
q good idea to hold, along with tins
Good Roads convention, "a wide-tlreN
wagon convention" as good ROADS Will
NOT remain good long where the mar
row tired wagon is used. The narrow
tires keen the roads cut up and make
easy travel impossible, while the wide
tires pack the earth and help to Keep
the roads in good condition. 1t Is
noticeable in several counties tha'
most of the new wagons purchased D'
tbe farmers have the wide tires
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

" M. Mesropian, of Kansas City,
~ . physician and native Of Ar
.'''la' who has lectured considerably
~. sess'erncities on the atrocities prac.
A.. NV upon the Armenians by the
NJ NlAs, declares that the abduction OF
ls'Ss etone, the American missionary
ur'gands in Bulgaria was the w04k
.,p ae sultan OF Turkey, done in re
M N@aaslon a. for the enforced payment d
nv, l,VOo Indemnity exacted by thu
. @'cu States for the burning o.
"leiisan missionary buildings,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

Lauderdale County's Board OF su'
neryisors decided, on the 9th inst, to
issue bonds to the amount of SSO,Ooo
for the purpose of erecting a new and
modern Jail. The board also passed
an order of more than ordinary in
terest to the hunters. 1t is now un-
lawful to shoot quail in Lauderdale
County from March l to November l.
giving the hunters three months less
in which to shoot the popular bird
than they have been accustomed to
This order goes into effect March l.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19
&c. C. CREGAN,
District Secretary.

"Recording Secretary"
DR.. Cregan said that the board had
receiyed assurance from the United
States government in the past rev
days that the only thing to be done
was to raise the money necessary for
| the ransom.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

Oh cablegram was re-
o. The ,hs ,'n state department from
died py , .uaral ,"e dickinson, at Constan,
psul-denein~a, that Miss Stone had
p'Pe' P,',,ted shs in the mountains on 'Ae
ra .@ zero frontier, and that she was
y, and well.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-10-19

MAJ that the Shamrock II
% stay VI usxt summer she viii
'D,'i; t's,, ',s ss seen in races on Long Isl.
Flaa% ,aad AID elsewhere.
!, Hiram P. ,ttl'. rnttls. insensDr raeem%end' d
|bdt'' ',anntion pli1 by the United sta'e' :,
abf iiaJ aa1Psrrdid suddenly at his home u
| ~ u''V Wash, on the eth
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
The HOME GOLD CURE.
An Ingenious Treatment by which Drunkards
are Being Cured Daily in spite of
themselves.
Day and night sci

1t is now generally known and under
stood that Drunkenness is disease and
not Weakness. A body filed with poi
son, and nerves completely shattered by
periodical or constant use of ixtoxicat-
ing liquors, requires an antidote rapnD. L
of nctrallzing and eradicating this pol
son, and destroying the craving tor III
toxicants. Sufferers may now cure Them
selves at home without publicity or loss
of time from business by this wonderful
"HOME GOLD CURE" which has been
perfected after many years of close study
and treatment Of inebriates. The faith
full use according to directions of this
wonderful discovery is positively guar
anteed to cure the most obstinate case,
no matter how hard drinker Our re-
cords show the marvellous transforlna
ton of thousands of Drunkards into soi,-
er, industrious aud upright men,
WIVES CURE YOUR HUSBANDSl! !!
CHILDREN CURE YOUR FATHERS
This remedy is in no sense nostrum
but is specific for this disease only,
and is so skillfully devised and prepared
that it is thoroughly soluble aud pleas
ant to the taste, so that it can be given
in cup of tea or coffee without the
knowledge Of the person taking it.
Thousands of DFunkards have cured
themselves with tins priceless remedy,
and as many more have been cured and
made temperate men by having the
a(IIT II f.; administered ly lnyinty friends
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27
Mrs. Blake's
Thanksgiving

ooh, dear me, SUI! If that hain't too
badv' Mrs. Betsey Blake cried in al
most fearful vexation as she stepped
backward from the stove and with a
rueful face regarded a thin stream of
water trickling from crack low down
on the side Of the wash boiler and
sputtering into cloud of steam on the
hot stove. "John," she called in a voice
full of trouble, ''the b'iler's leakin' like
mad, an it looks as if just nothin' short
Of tinker could stop it,
Her husband came into the kitchen
from the woodshed at leisurely pace
and with an air Of confidence in his
ability to cope with any number Of
leaky boilers. But as he examined the
irregular fssure his face took on puz-
zled and then a more serious express
sion.
maybe you might stick a rag into
it," he suggested.
mo, not In such a shaped hole as
that" she said decisively and began
dipping the water out into a pail
You've got to take it to the village
an have it soddered, an that's all
there is about it. It'll just spoil the
day, SO l can't wash afore tomorrow,
an that'll put back my Thanksgivin'
work. Hain't it too bad? Dear me, l
most wish we hadn't asked father an
mother an Abigail to come"
We'll, I'm sorry it's happened so, but
never mind. You'll fetch things round
all right. You gen'ally do" said he. so
confidently that her spirits rose above
the present disappointment.
81 can do some Of tomorrow work
today an be SO much ahead" she said,
and before he was on his way she had
half pumpkin pared and stewing in
the place Of the boiler.
Next morning the mended boiler was
reinstated. By noon the delayed wash
ing was completed, and Betsy Blake
looked out complacently from her be-
lated dinner upon the long array Of
spotless clothes fiuttering from the
swaying line like triumphant banners.
In the afternoon part Of the ironing
was done. and the next morning she
New Ulm review., 1901-11-27

| Want goin' to till this AFTERNOON.
Your ma can have one tomorrow, an
l s'pose that's what she wants it for"
| Mandy stared at her. round eyed and
open mouthed. "No, ma'am, she wants
it today
"Well, she can't have it of me afore
night. How comes it you hain't to
| school?"
''The' hain't no school today"
''Hain't no school? Is the school
ma am sick?''
mo, ma'am; she went homo to
Thanksgivin'."
what. Lose two whole days for
Thanksgivin': That's ridic'lous," Mrs.
Blake declared with emphasis.
"Why, no; she's comm back tonight
or in the mornin'."
"An' not keep Thanksgivin' in her
own home? That's ridic'louser.''
''Why, Mis- Blake, she's keepin' it to-
day at her own home" said Mandy.
staring with still wider eyes at her
hostess. 'This is Thanksgiyin' day!''
at hain't!" Mrs. Blake made this
assertion stoutly. but she was begin
ming to feel sickening qualms of doubt.
'It sartin is, Mis- Blake, cause mas
roastin' three chickens an we're all
to home, an oh, my, you'd ought to
smell it to Deacon Adamses as come
by!'
my land O goodnessr' the poor wo-
man gasped, sinking into chair in
complete collapse as the mistake be-
came undeniably evident. ''Ive skip
ped a day, l do b'lieve It all come o.
that mis'able biler leakin so't
couldn't wash Monday
The rumble of wheels caught her ear.
She cast an appalled, glance out of the
window. And there, if there hain't
mother an father an Abigail a-drivin'
up this minute, an the turkey not
singed nor the stuffin' made nor a
punkin pie made! Thank goodness,
faint his folks! There's mince an ap-
pie pies enough. Mandy, you git one of
what shall do?"
She put on brave face to mask her
modification as she went out to meet
her guests, whom she wished to see
away in spite Of her longing to see
them. But when she invited them in
to the unready house and tried to make
joke Of her mistake and saw the
look of disappointment steal over the
faces of her sharp set travellers her
feigned laughter broke into genuine
sobs.
Just then John Blake suddenly ap-
peared in the midst of the depressed
group bearing the borrowed turkey
which in the nick of time made a joke
of the mistake and turned fasting to
feasting.-F'orest and Stream