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New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
WORK OF CHURCH BUILDING SOCIETY
HELP GIVEN BY THB CONGREGATIONAL AssoIA
TON TO MANY INSTITUTIONS

HELP GIVEN BY THE CONGREGATIONAL AssocA-
TON TO MANY INSTITUTIONS
The forty-ninth annual meeting OF the Congre-
gationaI Church Building Society held in the
Charities Building yesterday afternoon The an
nual report was presented by the secretary. the
Rev. Dr. I. H Cobb Il stated that the total re-
ceipts OF the year from all sources amounted 20
s25I. SOS -. The number Of contributing churches
2,99S-160 less than the year before There re-
nained on the docket after the December meet
ing nineteen applications. calling for 1000 n the
form OF grants and $+5O0 in the form OF loans.
which the board could not act upon for lack OF
funds. Loans and grants amounting 70 S5S1s5 "a
were paid TO ninety-three churches aid in build
ing houses OF worship Parsonage loans amount
ing 10 s22510 were paid 70 forty-seven churches
The disbursement OF these sums secured church
property valued at S97e. 2Ol. Appropriations were
voted 10 stxuy-nine churches in the form OF grants.
amounting 10 42552 Appropriations amounting 10
so 800 were voted 10 thirty-nine churches IN the
form OF church building Appropriations FOR
loans on paIsOnages amounting 10 S00o5 were
voted 10 sixJy-One churches
A considerable number Of persons have made
conditional gifts the society the condition being
that after the payment Of the contribution they
should receive an annuity equivalent 70 q reason
able amount individuals who wish 70 execute
their own wills have found this very satisfactory
way OF carrying out their wishes
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
ENTHrsIAsTIc WoRKER

President OF The T. :. 5: I want write and
thank you AL FOR the pretty Christmas remen-
brances. our boy Harry was delighted with the
pictures OF the heroes in the Spanish-American
War. and my calendar pretty, well as
the handy little working I sent package OF sun
shine 10 R0Ckland. Ne. for the daughter OF Mrs.
Edith Percy TO distribute and last Friday pack
age direct 10 Webster Hall for the Little Mothers
delayed in finishing things. and sent
Il there. that II might be IN time 7 have prom
ised the little girls in RockIand TO help them this
winter in giving the needy poor but would like
TO help others through the general Office also.
shall begin right away things FOR babies, and
have been promised woods II mine give
So Il there any special calls help would
Ike 10 do I shall watch the Sunshine col
unn. ANY direct appeal from the general office
shall be delighted 10 respond TO. With best
wishes for Il Happy New Year 10 all scatterers OF
sunshine. I remain yours truly
lIaTrisOns. y. Y. Mrs ". I. WOOD.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
DR.. CUYLER WILL PREACH on SUNDAY
HE WILL RECEIVE HIS FRIENDS TO-DAY
AT HIS HOME IN BROOKLYN

Dr. CuyIer VIII celebrate his eightieth birthday al
his home in South Oxford-st-. Brooklyn to-day.
He still in a great measure retains his bodily pow
ers although he finds that he Is obliged 10 husband
his strength carefully than heretofore. He
viii receive his friends between and o'clock and
afterward Will be entertained reception of
ministers in Manhattan. On Sunday he intends to
occupy his old pulpit in the Lafayette Avenue Pres
byterian Church.
appear after rounding the eightieth milestone" he
said yesterday. There is thing that am glad
Of. that more 10000 600 copies Of my
type is far powerful for doing good than
CouseCrated tongue"
To-day large portrait Of DR.. Cuyer Will be dts
played in one Of the windows OF the department
store OF A. 4. Matthews * Sons II Will De deco
rated with wreath of flowers This 5 a tribute
who close friend OF elder Mr.
Matthews. who died about year ago.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
Park Commissloner Wilcox sail
GIFTS FOR BRIDE NOT TO BE SOLD.

WHO MARRIED CHICAGO WOMAN FORBIDDEN.
The sale OF the jeweiry taken from Penrhya
Neville. OF Liverpool who arrived IN this country
the Umbria two months ago. which 4
nounced to take place to-day the Office Of United
States Marshal Henkel. has been stopped by
order handed down BY Judge Adams The goods.
which consist OF a diamond necklace, a diamond
and sapphire ring, gold ring and a gold
mounted tortoise shell comb, found by Gus
toms Inspector Timothy Donohue inside Of NeviIles
stocking. the necklace being wound about
ankle Neville said they were intended as gifts 70
Mrs. Neva NJ Vail. OF Chicago whom ne has since
stocking prevent pickpOckets from capturing
them The articles were declared forfeited through
default. Judge ADAMS countermands the order OF
seizure and sale OF the goods and directs the
case be reOpened.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
ALDERr4N,s WIDOW GETs DOVER.

Justice Clarke. in the Supreme Court yesterday
decided that Mrs Caroline c Siefke. the widow CT
Alderman Henry Siefke. was entitled 20 dover II
her husbands in lieu OF his provision for her
bv his will The will gave Mrs. Sie1ke the LIE use.
with her son OF their home al No S0I West Twsn-
ty-sixrh-st She was 10 receive the income OF
third OF the estate. which 10 cease should s5s
marry again Mrs Siefke brought suit against her
son in order 70 have her rights settled The court
fixes her dover IN real estate az EiIth-ave- and
Nfnetv-fourth-su at $500. and orders that shs
ceive onethird OF the income OF the other property
for life without any reference second marriage
on her part Her gets the income OF the OJhar
rwo-1hirds. the remainder going 10 his children
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
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CHICKEN POT ROAST.

Ingredients One medium sized chicken half
pound OF butter. tahlespoonfuls OF water, -four
10 thicken juice OF half onion. pepper and salt
10 season.
1-sa a heavy iron pot and let It stand the
stove until hot Put in a little OF the butter and
two tablespoonfus Of water. Split the chicken,
nut II in the pot and cover. Turn the chicken
every five minutes, replacing the cover each LIlle-
Add a little butter as the liquid dries away The
chicken Will be thoroughly cooked in from twenty
five TO thirty minutes. II should then be removed
from the iron pot and placed IN the oven or over
steamer 70 keep hot while the gravy IS thlckeneu
4 " 8 left OF the butter TO the nQulQ ana
enough hot water 10 make the whole quantity one
pint, ThIcken this with -four, and add the season
ing after the thickenng has come 10 boil. Place
the chicken on toast and pour the gravy over IL
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

evidence Of energy and good health. Surrounded by
large number Of his associates in temperance
work he received IN person the congratulations OF
each visitor An address OF CongratUatiOn was de-
ivered by Joshua l. Baiy, president Of the
cety- DR.. Cuyier made a few remarks in aCknowl-
edSrent OF the honor paid him. With Dr. CUyler
were his wife and daughters Among those pres
ent were J. B Dunn. the Rev Dr. George c.
LOrimer. the Rev DR.. David J. BurreIl. Dr. David
Gregg, John P Planteu, Consul General Of the
Netherlands; Mrs. James TalCOtt, Mrs. Clinton 3.
Fisk and Mrs Darwin R. lanes.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
HOSPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

Charles Lanier OF No II Nassau-st the general
treasurer OF the Hospital Saturday and Sunday As
sociaton, reports The following contributions 10 the
collection now IN progress;
Temple EMANUEL SII20 ga Grace Episcopal church
Ss42 So Collegiate Reformed church. $40 53 Broadway
Tabernacle. Congregatlona $2S4 +6 Society
ST. :asts 55aSpsl GhaT5a s5s t Masa Apenae ai
syrasosue $3 trenca Eyase4ca- Church So o. glise
Mails, S-5v, y Whitman and r- E-adsy-eeJ Company. 500
schaefer Brewing Company. Peter Doeiser. Harper 4
b4o'-es' --..ie.~4l -o. eA1Fies s-.toHe- sons
NJ a-l s-,-- - r.yie "a --4t-n s Sn4-4g7 19 RaaIn
4 Co ana Jonn " AIcain,ioss SIS each suZar,s 0 4
Whitney. $50. and Joseph Schultz Co.. SIS
Louis Silk, treasurer of the dry goods auxiliary
reports the following subscriptions:
James a Hearr son. $500. Metcalf Brothers JACOB
and 1iino5 Hooper 4 CO. Soo stern Brothers. Il <
Novelty COMPANY. Towlsend < Aonsant me Hocxanun
Gordon Wendell. $50 each: John VI Save * Son and /
UHterberg, S1U each; cash, Slo
Mrs James speyer, Of No. 257 Madlson-ave
treasurer OF the Woman's Auxiliary OF the Hospi-
tai Saturday and Sunday Association reports the
following contributions 10 the Woman's Fund of
the general collection
Mrs Vanderbilt $500 Mrs. Anna woersshorfer. $500
3 NJ WheeIer Mrs. Alfred Peu, Mrs. GrenvIs Win
tsT9P s9 Ms Ms hs Iland Mr AR Rs @ vas Hy 2 HyGs
FREDERICK Elliott and Mss Caroline White SEQ
Ro0ertson Mrs Alfred r Whitney Mrs Augustus L.
aTs Daniel Lord Mrs Eenry l. Thornei Ms seirnsr
Hess. Mrs. T d Barber Mrs Charles Duggn, Mrs e. B
Potter Mrs. r. H Gerste. Mrs D B. St J. Roosa. Mrs
HIIi1sr nv Mrs 6orfms1 Niiis1 Mrs Tstcns 80 Jr
Nan Man ,a-ies Ffarbeck Mrs IspeS WkinsSn Hiiss
E D. NJ Lutkins. Mss Charles D LathTop. Mrs George
lace Miss Asa5ha sS5uEz Mrs Carl sehsfer Miss Mari
& E1ns SSs S5s Mrs Jo rsenonsh eseh 81 M os Ss
L ogden, IS. and Mrs C G. Wilmington. 81
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

NO-S@@-~O
BEFORE TEsTAToEs DEATH
The contest over the VIII Of Henry DoIan was
begun before Surrogate Fitzgerald. The contest
ants are Anne Bu-rzL Isabel Easbrouck. Con-
stance Roddy. Ellen c. Osborne. William z Burial
Edward L Burrsu, Nellie y Scott Edward A
BurreH and Charles Bu-rel. the children Of drst
cousins OF the testatOr who declare that his will
was not properly executed and that he was not OF
mental capacity TO make a viii the time II
executed
The VIII created a trust of $4,000 for Charles A
Glover, who was in his employ for twenty years.
which reverts 20 the estate N GIovers death. The
residue, after the creation Of three trusts OF E0110
each, for Anna Della Lee widow Of James D. Lee.
OF No. = ROc1ester-ave. Brooklyn Jeannette Pei
ham. Of No y Ch-sJOpher-sJ-, and Jane Franklin.
was Ietr 70 the uve rleces Of his eldest brother
Ellen Gushing. OF Chicago Juie- NJ Coleman. OF
Buffalo; CorDe-ia NJ Pam0r, Mary Frances De For
est and Catherine l. Steward Of Kansas City Nor
timer Bishop one OF the subscribing Witnesses.
said the estate was not worth more than a.Oco.Oo.
OF which Sl30.000 was personal property
Edward K Jones and ex--Congressrnan John =
adams appeared for the CONTESTANTS. M ADAMS
tstraJOr for the estate, and also Tor an aOJourn-
ment OF the trial until February Ia. Both PROPOSE
tions were opposed oy William -. and Edward De
Witt. Henry Wol-nlan and Henry A Gardiner. or
Chicago, who represent the oe1=nciaries u1der the
viii, and Surrogate Fitzgerald az once denied the
motion 70 appoint temporary a9Irlrls-rstor SUI
rogate Fitzgerald decided 10 taAe The testimony
OF the subscribing Witnesses and ldjOurn the case
firm OF De Witt. Lockman & De VIII, LesJihed 70
the execution Of the will. and said Mr. Dolan was
in good health OF sound mind and was under 10
restraint when he made H.
Mortimer Bishop. a lawyer and conndenIial Clerk
Of the law firm, another subscribing witness.
gave similar evidence.
Mr.. Bishop asked Il a check for 5000 had
not been given 10 Lamonia- the Colored valet or
Mr. Dolan, after the latJers death ne said tnar
a check for that amount had been given 70 La
mOna shortly before Mr. Dolan's death az tns lat
ter's request.
Lewis ]. Rabbage. another enploye OF De Witt.
Lockrnan * De Witt and ne third sIoscT1oIns WI
ness. corrobOrated the preceding witnesses. ine
case adjourned until next MOECay-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
A RECEPTION FOR DIR. CUYLER.
GIVES AN ENTERTAINMENT IN HONOR
OF HIS EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY.

At the rooms Of the National Temperance Society
and Publication House, ar No. West Eighteenth
st. reception was given yesterday in honor OF the
elghtieth birthday anniversary OF the Rev. DR..
Theodore l. Cuyler. The reception was given BY
the president and board Of managers OF the Tenn
perance Society. with which Dr.. CuyIer has been
associated for nearly sixty years. Fffty-seven
years ago the temperance society issued It's first
tract, A Shot at the Decanter" This was written
by Dr.. Cuyler His birthday anniversary is to-day
but as several receptions were arranged in Brook
lyn for to-day, the reception OF the temperance
society was held Yesterday.
Despite his eighty ears, Dr.. Cuyler gave every
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
NEW NIENfRFRS

The following new members have been enrolled;
Miss s. ". He5berd. Mrs. Gilbert G. Cooper. Miss
Maud Currie. Mrs. Chadwick. Mrs. P. B. BerreIl,
Mrs. Bates Wyman. J. Daniel Porter Miss c.
Atkin. Miss E. Stevens, Miss Belle Shaw. Mr. Je
rome. Mrs. S Clendening. Mrs. J c. Kellogg. Mrs.
NJ g. Lewis. Mrs. T. B. Raymond, Mrs NJ r.
Griffith. Mrs. C.. T. Wetmore. Mrs Mansfield
Davis, Mrs A VI. Hattie, Miss Helen Arms Miss
Mary A. Nelson, Mrs Jacob Hay, Grace Ruther-
ford and Mrs Llbbe NJ. Spencer.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
ARLGALL FREE SCHOOL.

The Abigail Free School and Kindergarten, at
No. 104 Sullivan-st. desires to inform its patrons
that Mrs. Y G. Tismer. formerly Mrs. Stanley, has
severed her connection with the school since De-
cer1ber 3, and is longer authorized 10 solicit
contributions far II.
Mr. Devan, the super1nt tendent on behaH OF al
concerned thanks the friends and patrons for
their past help IN the economic and patriotic work
represented by the school
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
rREArMENr OF SORE TuROAT.

The ''Dfetetic and Hygienic Gazette" says one OF
the best remedies for throat IS a compress
over the throat night Fold piece OF cotton or
light cloth about half the size OF a handkerchief,
so as TO space OF three or four inches
wiring out OF cold water and place around the neck
Cover with rubber cloth, oil silk oiled muslin.
wrap a long. narrow strip OF dry cloth over II 10
hold II In place prevent evaporation and exclude
+ba air 1t should be taken Of in the morning and
the neck washed in cold water and rubbed until
Ire ski gOWS.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
RESPONSES

Mrs Pierre M'Lay Thomson will send Sunday
school papers to Mrs. McWhirter. OF Canada. and
Miss Mary A. Nelson. OF Staten Island. viii also
respond TO this request by forwarding, her dues,
papers and Sunday school teachers magazines.
Mrs. Stiger Of Lakewood. y. J. Will supply the
Pages Mrs. Perkins, Of Rochester, MINI; Mrs.
Jacob Hay, OF Pennsylvania. will respond the
request Of Maggie Weigel, Of Indiana, and send
he chaer he
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
CONFERENCE REGARDING CIVIC LIFE.

a conference Of representatives OF civic. educa-
tional and phianthropic societies in this city VIII
be held al o'clock tonight al the rooms OF the
League for Political Education No % West Forty
fourth-st- John Graham Brooks viii preside The
object OF the conference is promote acqUatnta1ce
between societies and individuals working n the
same general field for better civic Htes 70 lessen
needless and unWlse duplication OF effort, and 70
cooperation between societies whenever
concerted action would be practicable and desir-
ah1
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
SAYS COLD SHOULD NOT DELAY WORK.

The Tribune has received letter from "a Sub
scriber" which takes issue with the architect n
charge OF the construction work the new library
building who was reported in The Tribune
January 5 giving a reason for what a7-
peared 10 be q delay in the work that marble
could De laid with the glass below freezing.
The writer says that such architects as Mr.. Post.
for the Stock Exchange, and Mr. Gilbert for
the Chamber OF Commerce building. authorized
the laying OF marble with the glass below trees-
F-1
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
Mr.. MABIE TO LECTURE.

The first lecture OF the season before the Com
parative Literature Society will be given to-day at
D. m in the chapter room OF Carnegie Building
by Hamilton w Mabie. The subject is Poets Of
New-EngIand" and succeeding lectures in the
course by Nj Mabe, which treats OF American
Pderrv 20 will be on Edgar Allan Poe" Southern
Poets The Middle Period" Poetry OF To-day
and viii conclude with study or the significance
OF American Poetry.
These lectures VIII be given on successive Fri
days at the same time and place, 10 February
inclusive
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
NOTICE

All letters and packages intended for the
T. =. :. should he addressed to the Tribune
sunshine society, Tribune Building, New
York City.
II the above address is carefully observed,
cOmmuni cations Intended for the T. :. - will
he less likely 90 astray-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
ANOTHER sTocK SEAT RECORD REPORTED

The rurnor that $1,000 had been bid for a seat
the stock Exchange could not De verified IN official
circles yesterday IN the board room II was re-
ported that one Of the veteran members had offered
his seat that price. but that there was a nlrch
in the negotiations Two three seats have been
sold recently SS01t0.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
MONEY RECEIVED

Helen r. r has sent g: Maud VI. F. 81 and Mrs.
Wrigley. . cents. for the aged couple OF Man
haitian who In much need OF cheer" The
Mission Circle branch OF Manhattan. 81 annual
dues 10 the T :. :, and Grace Rutherford five
for a ~
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

the back. where
fulness Is essen
tial.
To cut these
drawers, > yards
Of material 3S
inches wide viii
be required, with
or without the
frill. The pat
tern No. $3.50 is
cut IN sizes for
% q, 2S q 70
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF wOMENs
DART FITTED DRAWERS. TO BE MADE
WITH OR WITHOUT FRILL. NO.
$3.50. FOR 10 CENTS.

The pattern shown Is perfectly adapted 70 present
reeds. II allows absolute freedom, yet means not
q single wrinkle or fold about the hips Each leg
is carefully lifted with darts, taken at the waist
line only few necessary gathers being placed at
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

NO 8.5s0-WOMEN's DART FTTTED p
DRAWERS-TO BE MADE WITH ana & incnes
or WITHOUT FFILL waist measure.
The pattern viii be 10 any address on re
ceipt OF 10 cents. Please give number and waist
measure distinctly. Address Pattern Department,
NeW-York Tribune. II in q hurry for pattern. send
a extra two cent stamp. and Will mail by let
postage in sealed envelope
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

Have you had a kindness shown
Pass II On.
Twas not given for you alone
Pass II on.
Let II travel down the years.
Let il wipe another's tears.
TIL in heaven the deed appears
Pass II on
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

The Tribune Almanac will tell you abour
the laws and sporting
sale news callers eVeryNy here. or by mail
for % cents
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
FI4DUCT NEARLY READY.
ON THE ONE IN RIVERSIDE DRIVE
WAITING FOR OPEN WEATHER

So many complaints have from time TO time been
heard regarding the slow progress OF work on
the Riverside Drive Viaduct between Ninety-frth
and Ninety-seventh SITS, that a Tribune reporter
called yesterday afternoon al the Park Depart
ment TO learn the reason tOr the delay. II was
said there that with open weather the viaduct
should be ready within two weeks. Continuing E.
A Miller. engineer Of the Park Department, said;
Boiler & Hodge, No. I Nassau-st.. have been
doing the work the vfaduct. Everything IS
rSaoy there except the roadbed at the approach
There is not much filing 10 be done. The
tractors graded the approaches with 100 much fine
gravel ana with too little coarse gravel 7 made
them recLlfy this error I understand that they
have now provided enough coarse gravel, and
only waiting for good weather finish the lob.
No rolling can be properly done with snow on the
ground with the earth frozen.
Park Commissioner Wilcox said.
am Just anxious any 10 the viaduct
opened. in Office only few days when I
complained TO the contractors I assure the read
Of The Tribune that shall take all reason
able precautions 10 avoid further exasperRtin de-
lays in the progress OF the work
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
PAID THEIR DUES.

new member in Plattsburg. n. Y. has paid her
initiation fee to the T. s S. by responding 10
quests for reading matter in isolated places. An
other in Connecticut Will add comfort 10
covering from Illness by sending a comfortable
dressing gown. A new member in Manhattan is
furnishing deiicaCies and nOurishing food 10 one
III with consumption, and she will contribute
not water Rag for the invalid outfit, the
tents for which are being collected at the
general Office.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

The Tribune Almanac Will tell you ali
.baut the armies and nayfes of the world
For sale newsdeaiers' everywhere or by
mail. rs cents per COPY.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

The Tribune Almanac viii tell You the de-
ctsiOn n the SchIey Court OF Anqutry-don'
argue about For sale at new sdea1ers'
everywhere, by mail, for % cents per
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
SODA COUNTER BLOWN UK..
DENsING WATER CAUSES DAM
AGE AND FRIGHT

No more hot drinks will be served at the drug
store OF Reid. Yeomans & Cubit No 40 Nassau
ST. FOR day or two az least Yesterday at +-D
?. m the steam trap which generates the hot
water for the soda fountain exploded. shivsr1ng
the plate glass window Of the store and cracking
the Tennessee marble counter The danags Is
estimated al $50.
The explosion could be heard by plasterers at
work on the sixteenth door. II frightened the
young women at work IN the laboratory. IN the
basement Inree OF them ran Upstairs thinking
that the building falling
Too rapid turning % water 10 steam in the trap
tribU1ed-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

God has given each Of US His orders for the day.
His words do not need transatng. the text Is full
Whatsoever thy hand Andeth do, do it with thy
-(Clara Conway.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

The Tribune Almanac will tell you about
the as>asS1nHJiOu OF President Mckinley.
For sale newsdeaiers' every " here. or by
mail, for - cents per copy.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
DOL4N EILL CONTEST BEGIN.

CoLORED VALET RECEIVED CHECK FOR 5000
BEFORE TEsTA-oE.s DEATH
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
Louis SJix, treasurer Of the dry goods auxiliary.
reports the following subscriptions:

Mrs James Speyer, Of No. 81 Madlson-ave
treasurer OF the Woman Auxiliary OF the H0spi-
tai Saturday and Sunday Association. reports the
following contributions 10 the Woman's Fund of
the general collection
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

Charles Lanier Of No Il Nassau-st, the general
treasurer OF the Hospital Saturday and Sunday As
socauon reports the following contributions 10 the
collection now IN progress:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

When Charlie CASTOR reached his home.
after a acknowledgements day in the
woods with the preacher. ne found 4 ragged
little. dirt-smeared negro boy pesping
through the fence into the woodward.
What you want?" cried Charlie.
"Nuttin."
What's your name?"
Dick"
Who's your father"
"Haint got none. My murder say she was
tr:cked. en Use de trick ne chuckled and
walled his eyes.
Charlie came close and looked him over
Dick giggied and showed the whites OF
his eyes.
what made dat streak on your neck,
DickT'
Niger done it wild er AK"
What nigger?'
"Low-life niger name er Amos. what
stays roun' cur house Sundays
What made him do it?"
He low he WE me daddy, en- / SEE he
wuz er liar. en- den he grab de AK en- try
ter chop me head or"
Gracious. he 'mcst killed you.'
"Yassir. but de doctor sewsd me head
back. en- hit crowd"
Goodness me-"
SAY srinned Dick.
What
Il likes you"
do you?"
"Yassir. IN ! amt gwine home no mo. I
Gone run away. en- 1 wants ter live Wild
you"
VIII you help me and NeI:c work."
Dat 1 will. l can do mos anything
You axe yer ma fur me, en- doan let dat
niger Nelse git holt er me-"
, Charities heart went out to the ragged
little waif. He took him by the hand. led
him into the yard. found his mother, and
begged her to give Tim a place to sleep and
keep him.
His mother tried to persuade him to make
Dick go back to his own home. Nelse was
loud In his objections TO the newcomer. and
Eve looked at him as though she
would throw him over the fence.
But Dick stuck doggedly TO Charles
heels.
Mamma. dear, see they tried to cut his
head OF with an az" cried the boy. and
he wheeled Dick around and showed the
terrible scar across the back of his neck.
Il spec hits er pity dey din't cut hit clean
off," muttered Nelse.
Mamma, you can't send him back to be
killed."
We'll. darling. I'll see about 1t to-mor-
row."
Come On. Dick. I'll show you where to
s,eepr'
The next day Dicks mother was glad to
get rid Of him by binding him legally to
Mrs. CASTOR. and a lonely boy found q play