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STREET AND FIFTH 4VENIIE

have been toIlirg Il seems a very weary
way. Il nav - a weary and long one
/ yet for me unless you will shorten II.
1 Louise. love you with a tenderness
and strength that months OF T-quaint-
ance cannot deepen. Won't you crown
that song by telling me that you viii be
my wife,
Louise's head was bent low One
hand was still on the keyboard Il re
CURED all Penrhyn's self-coatrol 10 keep
from putting out his own and clasping
IT, But he felt that as yet he had no
right TO do this Suddenly she raised
her head and looked up Al him Her
face was beautiful in the glow OF love
that surused it. She spoke no word. but
Penrhyn had received the answer be
wanted.
There were doubtless many pairs OF
lovers in New York city that night. but
none more blissfuI than these two in
that little room over the fancy goods
store IN North Blocker Street. They
went back over the past. and each told
the other how very early in their ac-
quaintance the presence Of the blind
god had been felt. Penrhyn then turned
20 the future. and begged that the day
for the wedding might be fixed soon.
Louise said nothing OF his family or
Of what they might think. As for Pen
ryhn. he told his mother Of his engage
ment that night when he went home. He
told her more than this. He confded to
her his experience with Helen, and this.
in a measure. lessened her disappoint-
ment
4 shall 90 and call on this Miss Pre-
bic in a day or two. Kent" she said.
The son knew the effort this would
cost her. realized what hopes for The
future she had now TO put aside. He
waited with inward anxiety for the re-
suit Of that first meeting
she is certainly very lovable. Kent ="
she said after her first visit TO the
fancy goods store And she loves YOU
dearly"
Murray was the one member Of the
family most inclined 10 rebel openly.
but after Kent had brought Louise 10
dinner one night he admitted that she
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lawyers Are So Particular.

is but short step from this theme Of the sick-bed
phonograph 70 that Of communion with spirits and
notice that a medium in New city has obtained
from the shade Of the late Mrs. Katherine j. Adams
statement that Moneux did the poison hat
caused her death do not observe. however that this
testimony has yet been permitted the trial pro-
eeeolnss iact which may be due the circumstance
mat the lawyers ior the State object They not be
able 20 bclldoze and in'indate ghost in the witness
stand you know and this probably settles for all
time the likelihood of interesting innovation in Grim.
anal trials In far any aid for concerned
the late Mrs Adams wasting her sweetness on the desert
air. JACQUES or .prz>-..
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The Singing monograph and Deatb.

AVING. 10 his satisfaction. employed a phono-
graph in place Of a choir to furnish at a
funeral. the Rev Samuel Pearson, Leavenworth,
Kan, purposes utilize this alleged musical in
strment at the bedside Of the his pastoral
duty visit and console. I not doubt for moment
that song from phonograph would reconcile any
being to the thought Of death contend we'll that
while there's life -ordnariy-hope and that the cure
Of the soul should heedessy destroy all likelihood Of
the Of the body. This why regard the Reverend
Samuel Parsons singing photograph apprehension-t
seems to take away the last chance Of the physically
ing When otherwise he departure Of the might
made possible n, better.
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Afrer David Harum's own Hear.

n AVID HARUM were he as vital flesh as in the
pages Of poor Edwin Noyes great character
novel would ohuckingly approve Of the nuptals Of
John Smith and the Widow Brewer living the Great Notch
Road in New Jersey based he widow got the
best Of farmer Smith in horse manifested such
shrewdne and knowledge horseesh in unloading on the
farmer worthlessanimal in exchange
that his heart fired with determination to possess such
paragon Of womankind Il me- though that when
David congratulated farmer Smith his eyes would twin
e he reminded the bridegroom that the atteS
owned both the widow and the horse for which he
outs"apped the trading honOrs rather side
after
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For ReHef of Poorhouse BaroHers.

HEN. the same day. OF the enterpris{na
Wv marriage syndicate" in Berlin which backed the
Baron Won Muenchhauseu-endearn naue,-to
win an American millionaire bride and of the
number OF British baronets Ianguishing in their
countrys pocrhousrs It Is impossible not to connect
the two significant stories Why need these noble Brit
ons eat the bread OF beggarr when marriage synd
Gates are as easy Of organization rich
American girls still be titles sakethoUgb
baronet is about tular par Missouri colonel
strikes that sort Of temporary Baronets Immigra
ton Society would be thing for old England
The government could send these hapess arstocrats 20 us
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u branching - - -
4 SforY of yoEeff.

a story which Is told of Jowett. the IA
nous Master OF BalliOI. is likely to be
related in connection with other famous
professors whom it does not fl so we'll
because it is too good TO lose. Jowett was
as a rule Indifferent to exactness in mat
tiers OF theology. but, hearing that Bal
Hol men were unsuccessful in the exam
nation on "Rudiments OF Religion" he
announced his determination 10 examine
the next batch himse:i. The report is
that the examination went as follows:
Mr.. Smith. what prophet went up to
heaven In a chariot CT fre2"
Elijah. sir"
1T Is disgracefuI that a scholar OF this
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WaIking 20 Neet Their Fate.

URNING from this scientific theme Of bears leg bones
10 what may be termed kindred theme. inasmuch as
it treats of Shanks mare. the homey rustic
phrase has IT, cherish suspicious concerning honest in
tent of the Old Maids Walking Club nj
Bridgeton. y j.. reported in the daily new o..
course these good folk have much right walk for
hcalths sake has enjoyment Of
bur when hear that clubs bylaws provide
that they shall walk only moon nights and then along
the most sequestercd lanes we'll the finish of
such pedesriansm right at the isn't country
lane Bridgeton other town but which followed
on moonit night by maids and bachelors assorted
couples leads direct matruony-0r Of rcc,fs.
shall await developments in this with the keenes
sentimental
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"Of bla6in9 Many Books
There Is No End. :"

college should be so ignorant. Mr..
Jonesr''
Elijah. s-r"
Mr. Brown"
Elijah. sir"
Enter the library boy, to whom Jow-
EFT turned with intent 20 strike the IN
dergraduates with shame.
Tell these gentlemen what prophet
went up 10 heaven in a chariot Of fire"
Elijah. sir"
4 pause.
Well. gentlemen, perhaps It was
Elijah"
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Popma- FZcrfon IN England.

An English literary bureau issues this
advertisement for fiction: We always
have openings for good serials with
well-tHought- plots that viii hold
ones interes- from week 10 week Mys-
terry and love are essential in the stories
We want. and incident should be freely
made use OF to rouse AID sustain read
ers' attention Stories k-tmful OF pathOs
We can always fni places for. and all
stories must deal with present-day life.
be Of healthy tone. and have their scenes
laid in this country. II you have story
OF $1,000 to $4,000 words In length-or
can write one-we shall be glad 10 hear
from you
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CHAPTER Y. Continued
The Newspaper Item.

1T seemed as If fate delighted in be-
Ing ironical Penrhyn wondered II
Il he would have gone if he had risen
early that morning and bought a
paper before the steamer sailed
- am glad wrote that note 10 him
telling him ] was going away" Pen
rhyn reflected: and thus having closed
his score, as Il we're. with the dead. he
was free 20 think OF the new relations
IL Which il left him with the living.
But not at once did Penrhyu take ad-
vantage Of this liberty. His was a mind
delicately adjusted 70 ali the niceties Of
life Cooliy 10 calculate on the benefits
70 himself OF anothers death was an
act Of reasoning to which the approach
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could not be sudden. All that day he
was oppressed by the sense Of the ter
ribie thing that had happened He
wished that IL was within his power 20
show In some way the sincerity Of his
feelings in the matter. At last he deter
mined to write note to Louise.
This is the substance OF what he wrote
and mailed al Queenstown:
After sailing from New York I reac
on board the steamer the account Of the
fearful death OF your friend Mr.. Crocker.
can imagine the shock this must have
been 70 your father and yourself. know
ing him so well as you did A letter OF
coincidence can do little more than show
the sympathy OF the writer by the mere
fact CT its being sent. and by this means
wish 20 extend mine 20 you"
When Penrhyn set foot on English soil
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their individual happiness for life is more inn
pofiant, and bids him 50 ahead.
Later on. one Sunday night Peurhyu goes
alone 90 hear DUss Band IL sees Bir PrcLle
ana Louise there with young man named
lT'cherr ~ whom Mr.. Preble seems ycry fond.
ftnfu5n joins them lie takes th. whole party
70 supper az bclm1Hic o's but does not receive
an invitation to cail. His mother is plainly
lshlFpus that he should marry Helen.
lie visits the Br0okses II Newport and
~ tcien's society it docs not seem hard 90
carry out Efs mothers wishes. He proposes 10
ucr, but she demands time 90 learn d She loves
..lu vel enough 90 marry him
hent returns 90 New York without getting a
decisive answer from Helen. lie receives
can from CTockeT. who explains that De has
been refused by Louise Prcuic and SAYS that
when be charged her with loving Kent, she GfG
not answer. Kent says that there iz nothing
between them. bat De- IS secretly clated ~ the
Thought that Louise does care for h.m lie
calls on Helen, who Is passing through the citv
aHd size tells him that she has decided fIfat
-hc does not love him cn5ugl o. marry him
lie writes 60 Mr. Prchic. asking PERMISSION TO
pay h,s addresses o. Louise
Receiving no answer. 20 the end % three
Gays he goes o. call on SIR. Probe Go ask flf
.le cApianItlou- but meets Croker az The door.
lle knows about the note, but Louise doesn't.
They 20 down t1 the water front 90 tsIa mat
lers over. and each tries % persuade the other
~ give Ir DIS aspirations for Louise. a. last
Kent ends the Iu-atisfac.grr Interview and
decides o. ~ o. Europe Hc feel, chat De- las
ufen defeated On the steamer be opens a
New York paper Dee brought aboard and reads
~ Crockcr's detah
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The Sarcastic Walter.

Blinkensoap had narrow escape at
the yacht club restaurant yesterday"
How was that"
He found a tack in his hashed brown
potatoes
That was appropriate. What did the
waiter say
He shifted and asked him IL he ex-
Dected 10 find marlinspikes.-CIe
Plain Dealer
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No-thiEg, who was leading man IN
"Quee2 Fiametta. and who is credited
with having made the only success OF
the performance.
JOHN MARQUARDT will be the new
eoncertmeister Of the Philadelphia SYM
phony Orchestra Mr. Marouardt was
formerly enc Of the principal first vio-
linists Of the Boston Symphony. and has
been Identified with several Of the best
known symphony organizations Of the
Pacific. Coast
LLOYD RAND. a young American ten
or. has returned to this country from
Europe, where he has been studying for
the past few years. He is to make a
concert tour Of America this season.
FRANK DAMROSCH'S series Of SYM
phcny concerts for young people will
soon be revived at Carnegie Hall. New
York Negotiations are pending with
prominent soloists. There will be six
concerts IN the series.
*+#
MRS ROBERT HAINES has decided
to bring the road tour OF the com
pany pr@serting her play, Hearts
Afame,' % a close week from, newt
Saturday. The play was well received
in New York when it was frst pro-
duced last spring. and also when Il was
given AT The Bijou Theater at the com
mencement OF the present theatrical
season. but after the company left the
metropolis the theatergoers did not pat
roEize the performance in large num-
1ars
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The Seventeenth Century FoorbaH.

Cromwell's opponents had been cast
ing cerision on the Roundheads-
You can't ever play football" they
sneered.
Well replied the great soldier. I'VE
may not have a scrub eleven, but we
can sweep the country"
Subsequent events convinced even the
King that they had a strong interfer-
ence.-New York Sun.
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Kipiing'S Training.

Kipliug has In two OF his books ae-
knoWiedged The helpful influence Of Cor
nell Price. headmastSF - the United
Service College at Westward Ho. where
ne was educated He spent his holidays.
moreover. az the home Of Burne-Jones
In South Kensington. where. 50 far as
schoOlboy can be the companion OF a
man OF mature years. he knew the
friendship OF William Morris.
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A speaker at the New Jersey Baptist
convention made something OF a stir by
a sensational description Of soprano in
church choir exhibiting the coTnass
OF her voice with her waist laced TO sew
eral inches less than its natural size D..
The effect Of this rhetoric was badly
damaged by a musician in the audience
VINO pointed out the fact that a woman
dressed in that WY could not sing a.
all
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TESTS IN SEASON.
Why He Married Her.

Bacon can't Cor the life OF ne see
what PeRman saw in his wife 70 ad-
E-re.
Egbert-I guess you never heard her
laugh. them
Would man marry a woman to hear
her laugh2"
Certainly Penman is a Joke =-riter.-'
-Philadelphia Inquirer.
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suit was a house without mysterious
noises. Then. for the benefit of the
superstiuous residents Of the neigh
bOrhood. they went through few
charms intended to drive out ev.l
spirits. and the landlord lad no
trouble in renting that house there
after.
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In prominent florists window IS a
sign which informs the public that espe-
cal rates viii be made on funeral
Wreaths this month. which indicates tina,
people intending to die will fra II 10
their advantage to make haste
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President Roosevelt is reported to have
round walking railroad ties most re
fTeshing 70 the mind. Probably that K
Why the average tramp has a mind 90
wholly fresh and unwearied by clyiIiza-
ton.
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THE EVENING TIMES WASHINGTON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1902


on consignment; we'd surely provide them moneyed
wives repay yenture-and there's your
'pauper problem relates to the British nobility
10 a jiTy,
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President Roosevelt is no sooner out
OF the political woods than he resume
preparations for q little junket in the
Mississippi canebrakes.
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What's the limit in this historical TO
nance game? Wilson Barrett now looms
up with a King Alfred" play Of a thou-
sand wears ago.
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speaker Henderson has discovered
mat he suffered from an acute attack
Of premature cold feet.
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How can the War Department consist
entity discourage the practice Of the
manly ART OF self-defense by enlisted
men Of the army2
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General Miles good opinion the
army is shared by the whole hr,elica1
people and some distinguished foreign
military experts.
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ST. Louis autumnaI horse sbo,- is
now In progress, but Missouri Republ-
cans are not in the saddle.
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Chicago will never forgive the mum
prince OF Siam = he refuses to rhaoso-
die over the charms OF her stockv.rds
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Tom johnson viii have his circus tent
repaired for next springs campaign
Ohio's Republicans kicked II fun az
holes.
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Nobody but the handwriting experts
VIII regret a fnal disposition of the
MoIineuX case.
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American and English Flora.

The difference between American and
English fora has been emphasized by the
blunder OF Prof Schelling. OF the Uni
yersity OF Pennsylvania. In taking Mil
ton to task for the line
o. branching elm star proof
Prof. Schelling pointed out that the
foliage OF the elm in this country is light
and feathery. and not star-proof at all;
but net only is the LEAKAGE Of the Eng
lish elm very thick. but even on Boston
Common are standing certain elms i'm
ported from England as saplings which
perfectly answer the description Of Nil
ton
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Justified.


Dubbs-Why did you knock the man
down.
Tubbs-For saying Il told you so. -
New York Herald
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Wo-thiEg, who was leading man in
Quee2 Fiometta." and who IS credited
with having made the only success Of
the performance.
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RAILROADS

The annual report ~ the railroad COM
missioner will show that the capital stock
Of the steam roads operated In this state
r. ti0s. $50 fI5: funded debt. SEQ, ,22i ,5i77T:
ness. 81 7es. t07.is total receipts tt3 6ie
911 s.: total expenditures. t77. .n23 Ss4 ~
not earnings, s6.e49.0o3 ne. miles Of road In
the state. 200 plus. miles or single track,
az nlus
The capital stock of the electric ROADS
"a Nep12 000. funded debt. S,7ie. .7O0: foat-
lng dent t7s5.iias0. total indebtedness.
g. S0i So So. total recefnte 81 nS5. col So: eN-
rouditurcs s. 2Ss. fS3.1S. net earnings.
80 ooS % miles ~ road in ffc state. %,
plus miles or single track 3iG
Tn view " the ~ rid Development of the
electric roads the greatly increased
veight of cars. and also the Increased
anred 81 wftch fhesc cars are run the
commissioner calls your attention IN the
subject ~ needed legislation IN order 20
nrnmnte tho safety ~ both passengers
and highway travellers.
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Militia

The gratifying improvement In the brig
ade, noticed year ago continues. The
encampment in the summer was the larg-
est and most successful In the history OF
the Rhode Island militia. This has also
been an unusual year for che militia in
the matter of rifle practice. The attend
ance at the range. sS7. was the largest on
record, while the number OF men oualified
far exceeds that or any previous year. 73y
men having qualified in the combined
classes This branch or the work Of the
militia is one that the state should foster
30 the fullest extent. In modern times
craftsmanship IS one OF the most neces-
sary qualifications OF soldier
The state for the first time was renre
sented at the interstate contest at Sea
Girt. \. J., and. though not successful In
winning matches. our team made a cred
liable showing and undoubtedly another
year VIII show Improvement
A more rigid system has been introduced
IN the physical examination OF recruits :
ana the results already have improved the
personnel OF the militia organization
Each year the urgent necessity for an
armory I'm Providence becomes more an
parent. 10 - impossible 10 lease halls
mat are al all suitable for the burmese
Tho land on which an armorv is to he
erected is already purchased and a COM
mission has reported acceptable mans
therefor, The adiutant- general Ina his
report cites In detail many of the disad-
Nv attention has been called tn The
large loss OF state property through the
cereiessness OF officers that are r.spon-
sthle for H. IL is necessary that much
stricter accountability be enforced than
is provided in our present laws rec
ommend the necessary amendment TO
that effect.
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Nice Vehicle for Timid Ladies.

new species OF recreation has Just
made Its appearance In Oxford. II takes
tth form OF kind OF bath chair han
som cab. being. indeed. nothing more
than a very comfortable basket chair
mounted upon two wheels. with bail bear
ings and rubber tires. This chair is fast
ened TO the saddle pillar Of bicycle by
means OF n rigid shaft. with a ball socket
at the head, so that neither the steering
OF the cycle nor the leaning over OF the
machine as n turns curve Is affected.
No doubt the new conveyance Will prove
an excellent form OF entertainment with
which the undergraduate may provide his
sisters or aunts when they visit oxford.
The cars are rot inappropriately called
"rickhas." and the labor is much lighter
than might be expected for the coolie.-
London Chronicle
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The new buildings. which were contem-
plated at the time OF the last report OF
the board. for the relief OF the over
crowded condition at the state hospital
for the insane. are now under way and
comprise a dining hall with seating ca
pacity for 500 patients service building
for cooking and storing supplies. a boiler
house that will contain SUFFICIENT mum
hsr OF boilers 10 heat all the buildings TN
this department, and ward building for
70 patients At the January session. 1901,
authority was siven the board 70 con-
struct the ward building For this struc-
ture an appropriation Will have TO be
made Proposals we're asked for by adj
vertisement for the construction Of all
these buildings and contracts have been
made 90 build them.
The board call attention To the need OF
provision for the administrative offices
or the hospital and for the reception OF
relatives and friends OF the inmates. Only
by the use OF the residence OF the SUI
perintandent are Inadequate accommods-
tions secured The ask that an admin
istratior building be- provided. They
again cali attention TO the overcrowded
condition OF the state prison Providence
county jail. Sockanosset School for Boys
and Oaklawn School for Girls.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

The decisive vote by which article Nl
of amendment TO the constitution was
adopted i'm November, 1900, would seem 20
indicate that the practical way 20 secure
Tor the people OF this state a modern con-
stitutlon is for the General Assembly 10
submit from time 10 time. for the decision
Of the electors, specific amendments en-
bodying desired changes
The General Assembly, the term Of
whose members has just expired pro-
posed three amendments. BEFORE the peo-
pie vote upon them II is necessary that
YOU approve them.
recommend that YOU approve for sub
mission 10 the electors the propositions
for article XII and article XIII Of
amendments
= recommend proposition for an
amendment that shall vest In the govern
or some degree Of veto power upon the
action OF the General Assembly A simil-
ar power. subject 70 certain conditions.
is given 10 tho president OF the United
States, upon the action OF congress and
20 The governors OF forty or our states
upon action or their respective legisla-
lures.
1 also recommend the proposition for an
amendment providing for biennial election
Of the governor, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
secretary OF state attorney general ana
general treasurer, and senators snG repre-
sentatives In the general assembly only
one Of the states. besides Rhode Island
now holds annual elections