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81 shall DC ulI you wish me to be-

Il slLail DC aii you wish me to be-"
he said.
SO they went to Elsie's room, Alden
lingering until the way was prepared
for him. He entered smiling and hand
some In the way Of the days before.
lie knelt down beside Elsie's bed and
in the gentlest way let her know that
her secret had come into his keeping
and that he had forgotten 1t again.
Then he told her that she was free,
but not with any words to picture the
horror Of the last scene. The man rad
died by his own hand. as II was best
he should.
Cut still this story, Clarence-thlnk
Of it!' she said. at is bound to be
told"
my child" said he gently. "if you
are my wife and are received by the
Maclancs and a few other people
whom | know
Including the Kendalls." said
Brenda. Don't forget them"
NO. said the doctor. that wouldn't
do at all. Why, dozen years ago,
when the phrase the Four Hundred
was first heard, an old dowager of my
tribe protested against it. -Four hun.
dred indcedr cried she. why. there
are more than 400 Kendallsv So
there's the size of your clan, little
girl"
$50 only love Matters" said Alden,
etill upon his knees. rs not that
trueY
Elsie was silent for a moment. Then
she suddenly opened the hand that
Alden wasn't holding and showed
him something which had been clasped
in it.
"Do you recognize it," she said.
1--WE kept it all the time"
MY message that | sent the first
night you were here" he exclaimed,
taking it.
"The mysterious message" said
Brenda.
"You may read it If you like" said
Alden, giving her the paper. Elsie is
willing"
"Wat!" cried Elsie "You may read
it If you will give it to DR.. Kendall
afterward"
THAT will be no more than ordinary
| politeness," said Brenda, CHANGING at
the paper; only three words-I love
you"
And she put the little missive into
| kendall'S hand.
The arrangements of Captain Noale
nd -
a beautifully complete suppression of
the news in the case and the latter re.
celved the sincere thanks of Alden
| who spoke for all others concerned
| There might have been other consider
atoms than mere thanks: but, in the
detectives opinion. the time was not
| ripe for corruption
About n week later Alden was sur
| prised to meet Elmendorf in a car OF
the elevated road dressed in n patrol
mans uniform.
Back to the ranks" said Elmcndorl
gloomily. "Ncale's pull has finally go,
me. The front office expressed regret
| don't know why"
Resign" said Alden. 81 want you
| with me. MY deal has gone through III
great shape. | can put you in the way
Of making money"
Nobody can do that" said Elmen
dOrf. 81 wasn't born for it,
Alden did not reply in words, but he
fastened a grip on Elmcndorf's arm
ihat couldn't have been loosened with
out a major surgical operation and LED
him out of the train despite his pro
tests ON the ground Of duty. They wen,
to Aldens office. and when they left II
the force had lost an excellent Officer
and really able detective.
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A DrsERTED HOMESTEAD.

Beyond the far blue hills; the sky,
Deep hmc; white cloudlets hitting by.
In front. green fields all brightly gay
With buttorcups, grassy way.
Thick -clust erine ferns, vineclad wall,
Tall naples arching over all.
a lonely little house that stands
Forloru and mute, with empty hands.
Roses and Macs around the door
Where no one enters any more.
For silence always fingers there,
A shadow on the scene so fair,
Which ever deeply wrapt doth seem
In some sad, reminiscent dream.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
REF ECTIONS OF A RACHEL. OR

Ambition is An itching for something You
haven't got.
watts TO be married and have children
then she waits for them to be married and
have children.
There are two ways to climb In the
world; one Is to go higher than your
friends, the other to have them go lower
than you.
The average man seems TO think If he
marries a woman he has her love secure;
hut the real problem is to hold it after he
has married her.-New York Press.
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"Great grief. man, what's happened to
you? Have you been kicked in the face
by mule?'
mo; our cooks husband, from whom
she got divorce several months ago,
has been coming around bothering her,
and last night she got after him with a
couple Of fatirons."
But what has that to do with your
case?''
II was an innocent bystander."-Chi-
cago Record Herald
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To While the Hours Away.

"What was the first thing your hus-
band said when you got started on your
wedding Journey"
"'Excuse me while I go forward and
have smoke You know, it was the
third time for hirn."--Chicago Record
Hpral Ia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
Reciprocity.

"Do you think your constituents will
lend their Endorsement to your course 2"
said the friend.
IL never thought about it," answered
Senator Sorghum. But if my constitu-
ents will keep out of debt and not ask
me for Endorsements III be willing to
take chances on needing theirs. Wash
ington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01

ooh, darling" exclaimed the young
man as look of pain chased itself
across his open faced countenance, you
have broken my
"Your hearth" interrupted the maiden
fair I'm so sorry"
mo, not my heart" he rejoined, "but
every cigar in my vest pocket, and they
cost 10 cents apiece too."-Chicago News.
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Telling His Friend .

Friend lover the wire after dinner)-
Your wife is certainly brilliantly hand
some woman. l should think you would
be Jealous Of her.
His Host (confdentially)-To tell you
the truth Seymour, | am. l never in
vite anybody here that sane woman
could possibly take the least fancy to.
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"Flasher expressed desire to meet my
sweetheart, and she told me to bring him
with me when ! called"
"So?'
ayes, and now I've been trying to in
duce him TO take me along when he
calls. "-Indianapolis Sun.
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"Ah, dearest" sighed the very young
man, my heart is burning with love for
you"
as it," exclaimed the practical maid
en-. "Wait a minute. and III get you
little soda. Grandma says that's the
only thing for heartburn"
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Mr.. Nzee1Ston's Impression.

"Henrietta." said Mr.. Meekton, "your
speech was very fine. BY the way, the
orator who preceded you was obviously
an unmarried woman, who didn't know
what she was talking about"
What do you mean?"
"She talked about man being a tyrant
and an oppressor. We know better, Hen
rietta, and | don't think she ought to be
encouraged in putting such foolish ideas
into the heads Of husbands. w ASKING
ION Star
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He Knew,

The kind hearted lady picked the lad
up and brushed off his clothes.
MY poor boy!" she said sympathetic
ally. whatever made you take such an
awful fall?'
1.-THE attraction OF gravitation, ma am"
answered little Harold Beanhill in his
quiet Bostonian way.-Chicago Post.
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His Good Wife.

Or. Price-Your husbands trouble Is
melancholia. Now, you'd help him mate
rally il you'd only arrange some pleasant
surprise for him.
Mrs. Sharye-I know. I'll tell him you
said he needn't bother about paying your
bill till he feels like it. - Philadelphia
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" NV Htof NC ttWuNQtds
tiers. Throughout these first difficult
days and for all your life you will dc
the same thing. You will help her to
forget that such men as Blair are IN
the world; that she ever met one OF
them. 1t won't be forbidden topic
Oh, far from that; merely a matter not
worth brooding over in a world full OF
unshine and love"
Brenda" said he, "this is the flowei
wisdom. | think | might have
red in way that would have takcl
long time to set right, Can | see he
iwf'
Il think you can" said Kendall
low."
And with the last word he look
Brenda Alden understoo
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At the Grand Opera.

"What's the big Teller a-doin' of now,
Maria 2"
Hush! He's a-singin' of a song in
German. What do you want?"
81 wants." said the Bilyile citizen in
hoarse whisper, ito cuss some in Eng
lish. Atlanta Constitution.
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Very Ohedient.

Teacher-Whet kept you away yester-
day?
Kid-Well, yer always told me ter new
er come late, an | thought | wouldn't
disobey yer-Ncw York journal.
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First Pessimist-Nor do I believe in
man waiting too long before getting mar
ried
Second Pessimist-No; for then it is
quite likely to be a case of mary at
leisure, repent in haste."-Brooklyu Ea-
gle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
A Smart QueriSt.

Gust as soon as the bleak season
comes on ! see to it that my house is
kept warm from top to bottom"
"How do you manage it? | can't keep
my house warm without a coaled cell
lkr."-Richmond Dispatch.
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An Erotist Described.

"What kind OF a man Is Willissona
"Weil." answered the mutual friend,
"he is the kind of man who thinks be is
spiting the world because he won't write
a book and tell all he knows. Washing
ton Star,
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A Cnse In Point.

81 don't understand IT," said the young
physician. "The symptoms were the
same. and yet you sold one man had collie
and the other one had appendicitis"
zone was rich and one was poor" said
the Older doctor
What has that to DO with nT'
circumstances alter cases, "-Bronk-
I'm Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01

lie had drawn a sheet of paper from
Blalr's pocket, and after a glance at it
he handed it to Alden, who read that
Arthur Gordon Blair and Joseph Nealc,
captain Of police, were equal partners.
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Delightful Man.

"Ah! Good morning." cheerily cried
the good natured man. ~ hope see you
WELL"
III you don't" snapped Krusty. you'd
better consult an oculist. Philadelphia
Press.
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Washed down a telegraph line which
Chas. 5. Ellis of Lisbon, la. had to re-
pair. Standing waist deep IN icy water,"
he writes. gave me a terrible cold and
cough. II grew worse daily, Finally tho
best doctors in Oakland, Neb. Sioux City
and Omaha said 1 mad Consumption and
could not live. Then | began using DR.
Kings New Discovery and was wholly
cured by six bottles" Positively suaran-
teed for Coughs Colds and all Throat and
Lung troubles by o. sullivan 4 Young,
- m
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Shattered Homes.

Paul-Would you marry a young man
whose income is 5000 year?
Annie-Yes. Is that what you get?
Paul-No; but when | do perhaps |
may think OF getting married.-Chelsea
Gazette.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01
A Small Htr0taXcnl.

"How did you ever come to let that
man whip you?"
HE took low down advantage Of
me-" said the pugilist. ''He waited till
l had been vaccinated and then picked a
quarrel with me. "-Washington Star.
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Those Girls ARnin.

Ida-Howsrd said he had a good reason
for marrying me, but now he has broken
the engagement. lie must be crazy.
May-Wcll, he has lost his reason
Chicago News
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"Young Bragg seems to have a big
bump OF conce!t.'
"Oh, no; that's the bump l gave him
trying to take the conceit out of him
Philadelphia Bulletin.
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May-Do you think one should marry
for love or for money?
Chaperon-My dear, love is an excuse
for marriage, but money is a justihca-
ton
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There Are ORA backs Sometimes

SIS it easier TO get fortune by mar
rage than IT is by hard work.
Yes" replied the sage thoughtfully
at is easier, but sometimes it is not so
pleasant because Of the membranes. -
Chicago Post.
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"If you call me by my first name again,
III kiss you right on the corner
But. Jack, l haven't any coynsrs"-
Life.
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Proof Enough For Clara.

Clara-Do you believe love is blindf
Wholesome times. DO your
Cara-Yes, deaP. Didn't Frank pro-
pose to you ?-Chelsea Gazette.
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Co, vacninate the oltneal
And sulotlrizc the rice
And once again. dear sister.
DON'T fail to BOIL the ICE.
baltimore News
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"Iet me sell you this book OF war sto-
ries."
Il don't care for scrapbooks. New
York World.
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"Has the dog good blood? ?"
"Yes; he's bloodhound" - Chicago
News
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Diphtheria sore throat, Group. Instant
relief permanent cure. Dr. Thomas EcleO-
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CHAPTER XX.
THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS.

If document appeared
to possess the power
of a spell, for while
Alden held it in his
hands he heard one
heavy blow upon the
door, and then Neale
strobe into the room.
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After the grip, or other serious illness,
Hood Sarsaparilla is the medicine to take
10 restore the aDuetite and strength.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-16
Kernan'S Current Offering.

She-idan's New City Sports company
will be the attraction at the I.yceum The
atre commencing tomorrow matinee. The
opening burlesque, IAN Irishman's Visit
to Paris" is said to be seasoned with
bright lines. catchy music and ludicrous
situations, and diversified with marches,
medleys. ballets and novel dances by the
chorsters
The vaudeville portion of the entertain
ment will be given by Crissie Sheridan.
who styles herself the Beau IDEAL of
Burlcsque;" the Unique Four, Robinson
and Peck. assisted by Sheridan and Ice;
the Blodgett Sisters, the American Night
ingales; Orig and Ardell, musicians; the
Four Nelson Sisters, acrobats; Annie Nor
ris. coon shouter;" Leonard and Full
ton, in a comedy sketch; the Keller
Brothers, who claim to be the champion
bag punchers of the world. and F. J.
Carroll, who will have some rev illus
tratei songs. The closing burlesque is
entitled Troubles in Buffalo Hotel"
Manager Herman has made arrange
ments to have special wire for the re-
ceipt of news from the McGovern- Sullivan
fight next Saturday night, and the Lyceum
patrons will be advised of the contest as
the rounds proceed.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-16
The Real Sis Hopkins.

play which will be welcomed in
Washington comes to the Academy of
Music this week, when Rose Melville will
again be seen as Sis Hopkins, that de-
lightfully quaint and interesting central
Indiana girl with the red side-combs. the
funny walk. and the remarkable philo-
sophical sayings.
This is the third season that Miss Mel
Vile has been playing the title role of
sis Hopkins" She is still the pathetic
little character whose whole life has been
spent in Posey County. Ind, but whose
heart is in the right place after all and
when the awakening comes to her that
she lives in narrow limits and that the
outside world is different, far different
from anything that she has ever supposed
she leaves her peaceful home and goes
away ito be like other people" She loves
and is loved and in the midst of the great
happiness which she believes has come
into her life there is the rude shock of
discovery that the man who is playing
court to her heart is doing so for the pur-
pose of securing her little bit of poor
meadow land for a railway right of way.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-16
Author of ''Ben Hur."

General Wallace did not write for the
stage. Ben Hur" was sent out on its
conquering mission long before the pres
ent vogue of the dramatized novel had set
in, and no part of the book was devised
with reference to future stage use In
deed, it is doubtful if the writer was in
terested in the theatre at the time Ben
Hur" came from his studio
After leaving the army General Wal
lace settled down to the practice of law
in the little town of Charlottesville. Ind.
which was. and is. conspicuous as the
seat of Wabash College. one Of these
sterling, classical institutions which does
not seek public notice at the expeuse of
blatant and notoriety-loving professors
In this whilom hamlet. now DEVELOPED
into thrifty little city, which is UNIQUE
in the freedom OF the modern jugrerrau,
the trolley car the author of Tie Fair
God" and Ben Hur" had small opaor-
tunity. even if he had been so inclined
10 attend the theatre.
During these early days OF his literary
novitiate he practiced law-whi.h did not
appeal to his artistic instincts-as q
means of gaining a livelihood. and wrote
at odd times because he could not heIp
it, Literature fascinated him quite ir-
resistibly. and it was not so very long.
as the ages 90. before he was able to toss
Blackstone and the Indiana statutes upon
the shelf and tread the primrose path
way of literary light.
4 dreamer and student. General Wal
lace, although not far removed from Chi
cage, Cincinnati. and indianapolis. was an
infrequent visitor at any of these points.
and even il he entertained liking for the
drama, as most literary men do. he did
not improve many chances TO visit the
theatre and become absorbed In the plav.
After The Fair God was issued in
1873 General Wallace was in measure
exiled for four years, while Governor of
Utah, going thence as Minister to Turkey
soon after Ben Hur" was published, in
1880.
During all these literary and political
labors. prosecuted mainly in localities
where the theatre did not flourish in it's
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-16

and the large and capable stock organi-
feminine portion of the audiences with
the keenest interest
The bill Of vaudeville and burlesque
this week will include new trcvesty by
Bert Leslie. the versatile comedian and
stage director of che Bijou forces. Mr..
Leslie has endeavored to construct a We
hicIe that will occupy three- quarters of
an hour and give, the members of the
stock organization chance to display
their talents in providing music and
mirth.
The vaudeville portion of the bill will
be headed by Zelma RawlstOn. who is IN
questionably without a peer in the I'M
personation of male characters. The time
was when Vesta Tilley was regarded as
pre- eminent in this line of characterize
ton, but during the past few years Miss
RawIston has even crowded Miss Tilley
from her exalted position in the prin
cipal music halls of London. The great
Tascott. who was on the Bijou bill few
months ago, will be recalled as the clev
crest singer of coon songs that has ever
faced a Washington audience. His dialect
is remarka bly, faithful and there is no ex-
aggeration in his work.
The remainder of the bill will include
the Five Whirlwinds. John W. World and
Mindeu Hastings. Lew Harvey and Joe
Palmer, and Frey and Fields.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-16
Ezra Kendall to Star.

Chase's next bill after the Daughters of
the American Revolution Congress this
week will include Ezra Kendall, Madame
Hermann and company, the Clayton
White and Marie Stuart company, the
Vaidis Twin Sisters, Jennie Yeamans.
Artie Hall, and Frank Hays and Anna
Suits. Five OF these are recognized
"headliners.' and the others are of more
than ordinary merit. 1t is the best pro-
gramme that Mr.. Chase has been able to
put up for several weeks, and its value
will be quickly realized
Ezra Kendall will be seen for the last
time in vaudeville. He has succumbed to
the Establishments of managers and will
be put forth next season as a comedy
star. Clayton White and Marie Stuart
will return after a season in London.
where their comedy "Dickey or Geral-
dine" was hailed as one of the best that
America has sent over the water
The Vaidis twin sisters are the origi-
majors of the Illuminated revolving ira
peze. They will give an act called The
Franks of MephistopheIes," which is full
of fantastic spectacular effects. Nine
Hermann will offer a number of new
illusions. Jennie Yeamans will contribute
n unique specially. Artie Hall claims the
unique title of The Southern Coon
Shouter." and is new to the Chase pa
irons. Frank Hays and Anna Suits give
an eccentric singing and dancing act.
This week an emergency box office will
be established in Chase's lobby for the
sale of seats for next weeks programme
of vaudeville.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-16

best state this writer. whose book wat
other American novel save Uncle Toms
Cabin" had few opportunities to observe
theatrical performances, even had ne been
moved in that direction. Probably he had
no such inclination. and judged by his
writings, which include The Boyhood Of
Christ and much periodical literature of
a very thoughtful cast. it is apparent that
his mental bias is distinctly religious.
Not that this would preclude attendance
upon the theatre, as thousands of good
Christians appreciate not only the recrea-
ton, but the literary and art value of
we'll timed play.
Yet despite this religious mental trend.
and not any expectation at all that his
work would ever reach the stage, General
Wallace wrote into Ben Hur" some of
the most dramatic incidents that are to
be found in any modern play.
Had his design been to provide acting
and spectacular possibilities far beyond
the ordinary, it would have been impos-
sible fer him to improve upon many of
the incidents which are absor Ding to read
ers of the book and irresistible when
placed in view OF an audience. Perhaps
no scene ever written into a book has
been so frequently read. recited and pic
tured as the chariot race, and yet this is
but one incident among many indicating
the remarkable power and originality of
this great example OF semi historic fic-
ton.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-16


While Ben Hur" was being played for
the first time in Washington the cables
play in Australia, the initial foreign pro-
duction of the dramatization OF the Cen
eral Wallace novel. 1t was at Her Maj
estys Theatre, Sydney, where the Aus
tralian production was made and accord
ing to the report that came to kIaw &
Erlanger, the owners of the piay, the sue
cess Of Ben Hur" was instantaneous and
most pronounced.
This far-off performance will soon be
followed by a London production at the
Drury Lane Theatre next month. In Sep
TENDER Ben Hur" is to be given in Paris
of another twelvemontb the play will have
been given in st. Petersburg. with Berlin
to follow soon after.
Ben Hur" has been claiming the at
tention Of the reading public of almost the
entire world since General Wallace wrote
his very remarkable story. 1t has made
such an impression that it was translated
into nine languages, including Arabic and
Hindustanese, and it has also been print
ed in raised letters for the use of the
blind.
This record is unique in the history OF
without a parallel In fiction. And before
tho dramatic history of the book is ended
it will have appealed to more persons