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rough-shod, and have all the will he
ever did have trodden into the DUST
well, that is what will happen,
or I'll miss my guess" said Hannah
Morse. For long while l thought
she was right. It was really pitiful
to see Lemuel. He didn't have. no
more liberty than five-year-old boy,
and not so much Mehitable wouldn't
let him do this and that, and if there
was anythin' he wanted to do, she
was sot against it, and he'd always
give right in. -,
Mehitable she bought all his
clothes, an she favored long-tailed
coats, an he bein' such short man,
never looked well in 'em, and she
wouldn't let him have store shirts
and collars. but made them herself.
and she didn't have very good pat
terms, she used her fathers old ones.
and he wasn't no such built man as
Lemuel. and I know he suffered ev-
erything, both in his pride an his
feelin's. Lemuel began to look real
downtrod. He didn't seem like half
such a man as he did, and the queer
est thing about it was: Mehitable
didn't pear to like the work of her
own hands, so to speak.
One day she talked to me about it..
IT dunno what 'tis,''' said she, "but
Lemuel he don't seem to have no 90
ahead and no ambition and no will Of
his own. He tries to please me, but
it don't seem as if he had grit enough
even for that. Sometimes I think he
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-12-25

M. Edmond Thery in the Economists
Europeen says that the European
budgets have increased from 1881
100000 francs in 1891 to 100000
francs in 1901. Of this increase $685.
100000 has gone into the armies and
navies, 100000 into the railways,
posts, telegraphs, telephones and public
works and the rest to various services
of the state. The military expenses of
Europe have risen from 4,G12, 100000
in 1891 to 5,324,OOO,OOO in 1896 and
1875, 100000 in 1901. OF this last fig
ure about 1,6OO,OOO,OOO francs is rep
resented by the cost to England of the
South African war. In 1891 the mill
tary budgets Of the dual alliance
amounted to 1,6OS,OOO.OOO francs and
that Of the triple alliance to /, 457,OOO,-
600. In 1901 the dual alliance appro-
priated 2,135, 100000 francs, an increase
in ten years of 80 per cent, and the
triple alliance 1855, 900. an increase
of "a per cent.
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amt well, but I dunno what ais him
I've. been real careful of him. He's
worn thick afannels, and he's had
wholesome victuals; I never let him
have pie -. p
"Lemuel was always dreadful fond
Of pie" 1 said. I felt kind of sorry,
for I remembered how fond poor
Lemuel had always been of mothers
pies, and what good ones he used to
make himself.
II know it," said Mehitable. "He
wanted to- make some himself, when
we were first married, but I vetoed
that. 1 wasn't goin' to have a man
messin' round maxim pies, and I
wasn't goin' to have him eatin' of
'em after they were made. Pies amt
good for him. But I declare [ dunno
what does make him act so kind of
spiritless. told him to-day I thought
he'd better make a resolution for the
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/ |NI FWO0|k9I wien ne was quite along
lElSMIZg in years. Nobody thought
57{Ss1M he'd ever get married at
- " -. all, any more'n my
brothers Reuben and Silas. The
three had lived together and kept
bachelors hall ever since, our
mother died. l was married and
away from home long before she
died. l didn't know how they
would get along at first, but
all of the boys had been used to
helpin' ma good deal, and they
were real handy, and when I asked
if they wasn't goin' to have house
keeper, they wouldn't hear to it.
They said they wasn't goin' to have
no: strange woman round in mas
place, nohow. So Silas he took hold
and did the washin' and ironin', and
Reuben did the sweepin', and Lemuel,
he was the youngest, next to me,
did the cookin'. He could cook a din
ner equal to any woman, and his pies
beat mine. My husband said so, and
l had to give in they did.
Well, they seemed to get on so
nice, and none of 'em had ever seem
ed to think much about the girls, not
even when they was boys, that 7
must say I was astonished when
Lemuel he up and got married to Me-
hitable Pierce. She was little along
in years, too, rather mere so than
Lemuel, and a dreadful smart piece
She was good lookin' and had prop
erty, but she was dreadful smart and
up an comm. I could never see how
Lemuel got the courage to ask her
to have him, he was always a kind OF
mild spoken little fellow. Reuben he
declared he didn't. He vowed that
Mehitable asked him herself. He
said he knew it for fact, and he
said it with the tears rollin' down
his cheeks. Reuben was the oldest,
and he'd always been terrible fond
of Lemuel. "That poor boy would
never have got in sech a fix eff that
woman hadn't up an asked him, an
he didn't have spunk enough to say
no." said Reuben, and he swallered
hard.
Mehitable had a nice house of her
own that her father left her, all fur
nished and everything, so of course
Lemuel he went to live with her, and
Mehitable's house was pretty near
where I lived, so I could see every
thing that was goin' on. 1t wa Mt
very long before I said to Hannah
Morse, my husbands old maid sis
ter that lives with us and teaches
school, that believed Lemuel was
henpecked, though I hadn't anythin'
against Mehitable.
II don't see what else anybody that
married Mehitable Pierce would ex-
pect," said Hannah. She spoke real
sharp for her. I've always kind of
wondered if Hannah would have had
Lemuel if he'd asked her. "Well,''
said I, II hope poor Lemuel will be
happy. He's always been such a
good, mild, willin' boy that it does
seem pity for him to be rode over
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Good, but Might Be Better.

Taking all in all, the United States
postofhce department is perhaps the
most efficient and useful Of all the
public functions of our government.
Through varying political administra-
lions it has in the main been conducted
with intelligence and integrity and in
the interest of the people. Yet there is
still chance for improvement and for
the broadening of the scope of it's use
fulness There are several important
things that the postal authorities upon
sufficient congressional authorization
might do, and perhaps may do, to per-
feet the system already admirable in
most respects.
Among these are the completion of
the free delivery projects already under
consideration. The territory of the
United States available for rural free
delivery embraces about 100000
square miles, or about One-third of the
country's area. The general superin-
tendent of the free delivery system now
estimates that within the next three
years this system will cover 100000
square miles and employ 10000 carriers.
There are 1850 routes now in opera
ton, covering some 100000 square
miles, so that almost one third of the
work is already accomplished. All it
wants is sufficient governmental ap-
preparations, and at the rate of 10000
new routes year universal free de-
livery will soon be an accomplished
fact.
But the mere delivery of letters and
packages is by no means all that is
contemplated. It is proposed that rural
carriers be authorized to pay money
orders to patrons as well as to issue
them. In this way the postoffice can be
made to supply ready capital to isolated
farmers having credit, without further
banking charges.
Another project which would greatly
increase the usefulness and popularity
of the postal department is the pro-
posed universal postage stamps, which
would pass current in all countries and
which could be used in settling not too
large accounts by letter. This innova-
ton may before long be instrumental
in establishing one form of money for
all the principal nations.
The adoption of a parcels post sys-
TEN similar to those in successful op-
GRAFTON in various European countries
would undoubtedly meet the approval
of the great majority of the American
people. They would likewise approve
the establishment of postal savings
banks such as have been found to work
admirably in England.
To all this there should be added in
the near future penny postage, which
would be hailed with popular delight.
In scarcely anything can the present
congress better serve the public than
in improving, broadening and cheaper
ing the nations postal facilities.
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New Year and stick to it, and see if
it wouldn't put some spunk into
| him.
Pretty soon she went home. I
| could see she was real kind of trou-
bled. She always did think a good
deal of Lemuel in spite of every
| thing.
The next day was New Years, and
in the afternoon Mehitable came in
| again. She didn't have her SEWN as
she generally did, she was very in
dustrious woman. She jest set down
and begun twisting the fringe Of her
| shawl as if she was real nervous. Her
face was puckered up, too. 81 don't
know what to make of Lemuel." said
she, finally.
why, what's the matter?' said T.
HE says he's made a resolution
for the New Year." said she, "and
that he's goin' to keep it,
"Well, what is it," said I.
81 Dunno" said she.
"Well, if it's good one you don't
care, do you?" said I, land it couldn't
be anything but a good one if nv
brother made it,"
II dunno what it u.s." said she.
won't he tell?"
mo, he won't. I can't get word
out of him about it. He don't act
like himself"
Well, I must say I never saw such
| change as come over Mehitable and
Lemuel after that. He wouldn't tell
what his resolution was, and she
couldn't make him, though she al
| most went down on her knees. It
began to seem as if she was fairly
changing characters with Lemuel
though she had spell of bein' her,
self more'n ever at first. tryin' to
force him to tell what the resolu-
ton was. Then she give that up, and
she never asked him where he was
goin', an he could come in nv house
an set jest as long as he wanted to,
and she bought him a short-tailed
coat and some store collars and
shirts, and he looked like another
man. He got to stayin' down to the
store nights, an talkin' politics with
the other men real loud I heard
him myself one night and I couldn't
believe it was Lemuel. .aE .
Well, Lemuel he never gave in, and.
he never told till the next New Years
day, when he said he would tell. He'd
said all along that he'd tell her then.
I'd got most as curious as Mehitable
myself by that time. and New Years
mornin' run over real early-thev
wasn't through breakfast. He was
most through. He was finishing nm
with big piece of mince pie, and
he'd made it himself, too. When he'd
swallowed the last mouthful. he
looked up and he laughed, real pleas
ant and sweet, and yet with more
manliness than I'd ever seen in him.
"S'pose you want to know what
that New Years resolution was ?"
said Lemuel.
II guess I can stand it awhile lon
GER said Mehitable. Now the time
had come she didn't want to act too
eager, but I showed out Jest what I
felt.
''For the land sake, Lemuel Bah.
bit, what was it?" said I.
Lemuel he laughed again. .well, it
wasn't much Of anythin'," he said, in
his gentle draWlin way. 81. didn't
make no resolution really
What, Lemuel Babbit!" cried Me-
hitable.
No." said he; 81 couldn't think of
none to make. SO I made resolu-
ton not to tell that hadn't made
any. Peoples Home Journal.
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M Y brother Lemuel mar
NSN ried Mehitable Pierc e
NW when he was quite along
va in years. Nobody thought
I'M he'd ever get married at
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At last accounts the board of lady
managers of the Louisiana Purchase
exposition had eight vice presidents.
If this keeps on, the ratio of vice presi-
dents to members of the board will
even exceed that of generals to soldiers
in the Haitian army.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-12-25

1t is said that dancing is going out of
vogue in ultra fashionable circles Per-
haps this is due to the fact that so
many society folks after playing bridge
whist and parlor poker have no money
with which to pay the fiddler.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-12-25

In the opinion of Rear Admiral
ONeil the fastest warship is not neces-
sarily the best. Nevertheless it was her
speed that made the Oregon the peer
Of her sister ships in the battle of San
tiagO. ~ s
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New Year and stick to it, and see if
it wouldn't put some spunk into
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A New York man has paid up $780,
600 of old debts which his creditors
never expected him to pay. This, how
ever, is not likely to become the gen
eral custom either in New York or else
where.
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1t Is announced that the instruction
In Morocco has been quelled. The sui
tan appears to have made effective use
Of his new automobile.
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It is gratifying to learn that after
lapse of 1888 years Greece and Persia
have patched up their ancient quarrel.
Thus is another war cloud in the Lee
want dispelled.
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The Rev. Alexander Hotovitsky is
rector of the new Russian church in
New York. The eastern metropolis has
right to expect something warm from
him.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-02-20
First published in Daily Leader Feb
10, 1902
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court OF Logan coun-
ty, Oklahoma Territory.
In re-condemnation proceedings Of
The Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Rail.
road company
Territory Of Oklahoma County Of
Logan. IS.
To Nellie A. Mattheson, who is the
owner or occupant, or who has or
claims an interest in the following
described property located in Logan
county Oklahoma territory:
The southwest quarter "a Of sec
tion No. seventeen 40, town hip No.
sixteen G6), north of range two l2)
West of the Indian Meridian.
You are hereby notified that the un-
dersgned, The Choctaw, Oklahoma &
Gulf Railroad company, will make ap-
.plication TO the Honorable John II.
Burford judge Of the district court of
the First judicial district within and
for Logan county. Oklahoma territory
lat his chambers in the city of Guth-
rie, Logan county, Oklahoma territory
on the 25th day of February, 1902, at
the hour of o'clock a. M, or as soon
as same can be heard; said application
will ask to have three disinterested
.freeholders residents Of said county OF
Logan, and who are not interested il
a like question, appointed to condemn
the right Of way for The undersigned
The Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Rail
road company to build and construc
its railroad over and across the abov
described real estate, and also for
order TO direct the sheriff of the SAT
county of Logan to summons sal
commissioners to proceed forthwith Z
condemn said right Of way over ar
across said real estate, and for sue
other and further relief as the judl
may deem just and proper
The choetaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Re
road Company.
BY J. w McLoud. and Dale
Bierer its attorneys.
4 seldom 90 to the theater no
adayc," said Mrs Prue The c
tunes are so hoeking.'. Yes.
deed" agreed Miss Arfless; '1ast tn
was there the gowns OF some or
women in the boxes were posItiv
indecent"
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Mothers can safely give Foley's
Honey and Tar to their children for
coughs and colds, for it contains no
opiates or other poisons.
Sold by ]. n. Wallace.
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THROUGH CAR SERVICE.

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sleeper between Memphis. Little Rock
and Oklahoma City-free reclinins
chair cars between Memphis and
Weatherford.
Trains No. 2 and No. 4-Pullman
sleepers between Oklahoma City and
Memphis Free reclining chair cars
between Weatherford and Memphis.
Connections-At El Reno with c.. r.
|. & P. At Oklahoma City with Santa
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with NJ, K. & T. At Little Rock with
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for Hot Springs. At Memphis with
all lines for all points north, south.
southeast and northeast.
G. II. Lee, General Passenger Agent,
Little Rock, Ark.
c. 3. Hart, General Western Agent,
Oklahoma City, Okla.
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CHAPTER Continued


Ter a friendly nod.
The latter instantly threw aside his
banner. and started in pursuit of
Mime Fnuvel He found her sittina
Gu a sofa in the large salon, engaged
tn an animated conversation with
Madeleine.
"of course they are talking over the
scene; but what has become of La.
gors and De Clameran?"
he soon saw them wandering among
tho groups scattered about the room,
and eagerly asking questions
II will bet my head these honora.
bic gentlemen are trying TO find out
who I am. Keep it up, my friends,
ask everybody in the room; I wish
you success"
They soon gave it up, but were so
e-ocoupied. and anxious to be alone
in order 20 reflect and deliberate,
that without waiGeg Tor supper. they
took leave of Mmo Fauvel and her
niece saying they were going home
The clown saw tbem going up 10
the dressing room for their cloabs
and in few minutes leave the house.
Il have nothing mere TO do here
no murmured; 81 might as well go
too"
de completely covered his dress
with a domino, and started for home,
thinking the cold, frosty air would
cool his confused brain.
He lit a cigar, and, walking up the
Rue St Lazare, crossed the Rue Notre
Dame DE Loretto, and struck into the
FaubOurg Montmartre.
A man suddenly started out from
place OF coucealmeut. and rushed up
on him with a dagger
Fortunately the clown had cat.
like instinct, which enabled him 10
STotect himself against immediate
danger aud detect any which threat
ened
lie saw. or rathcr OWNED the man
crouching in the dark shadow of a
house, aud had the presence OF mind
60 strike an attittdc which enabled
him 10 ward of the assassin by
spreading out his arms before him.
This movement certainly saved his
life for he received ia his arm
furious stab which would have in-
etantly killed him had il penetrated
his breast
Anger, more than pain made him
cry cut
''Ah. you ulliani"
And recouing few feet he put
bimself on the defensive
liut the precaution was useless.
Seeiug his blow miss. the assassin
Bid not return to the attack, but
made capidy OF.
THAT was certainly Lagors," said
the clowu. "and Ciomeran must 0e
somewhere near. White walked
around Que side OF the church they
must haye gone the other and lain in
wait Toe me-
It's wound began to pain him: he
stOod under gas lamp 90 examine it.
"a did not appear 70 be dangerous
bet tie arm was cut through to thu
bore.
ilc tore his handkerchief into fou
dexterity .f, SURGEON
~ n,,st l,e or ihe tr,cI. NJ som,
rr.at crime since tbesa feIio,ys m,
resolved upon murder When such
cunning rogues arc only in danger o.
the police court, they do no
gratuitously risk the chance of beini
tried for nurder."
lle thouebt Inv enduring n greot deo
al main he ,nigbt stnl nso bis o,so
ao he si,rted i'm nrr.nit oq his enemy
takine e,r.. to leon iu ,be middle y,
the road and ,,cid I'm d,rl, CORNERS
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REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
(New York Press.)

S=FLECTlONS OF A BACHELOR.
(New York Press)
You borrow trouble; you buy expert.
ence.
Mothers are seldom foolishly fond;
often they a.e fondly foolish.
Sonse people think things they don't
ay and others say things they don't
think.
Success is more or less a blum. and
the reason so few men succeed is that
they mostly all get called
If a girl has freckles it's a sign she
has a good memory; she simply can't
forget them
After a girl is engaged to a man she
makes up for all the times she
couldn't tell him she loved him before
ne asked her
if man were as dumb as an ape
a woman would know when he was
proposing TO her
Ask a girl if she likes another man
and she viii try to make you think
She does if she doesn't; ask her il she
likes YOU and she'll try to make you
think she doesn't if she does
Chairman Ray of the house judiciary
committee reported fayorably on
Flynn's bin to give Oklahoma two
more federal judges, giving each a.
salary of $4,000 per year The senate
passed a similar bill with the salary
hxed at S4.50O, and the house viii un-
doubtedly substitute its bin for that
o fthe senate