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The Washington times., 1903-12-20

left with me your handkerchief on the
evening you saw fit to depart so sud
denlf? At all events you did. / didn't
need IT. but thank you, anyhow. The
package l send by this mail viii ex-
plain itself. Are you doing any guess
ingE MAGARET RUTHERFURD.
Carley opened the package at once.
There was the handkerchief sure
enough, with his initials stitched con-
spicuously in red in one corner. With
a sigh he thrust IL in his pocket The
next morning he drew It forth again.
and again ne sighed. A sudden idea
struck him. He strobe to the window
and examined the handkerchief careful
ly. When he reached his office he took
it out again and called the office boy.
Terence" said he. what color Is
that handkerchief" The boy glanced
quickly at it and back at Carley
Green. sir he said promptly.
"Sure?"
"oh. yes. sir"
Thanks. l wanted to be sure" said
Carley. and to himself he muttered. "Tn
swear it was blue"
Business suffered sadly that morning.
Carley passed the time in revolving
one question in his mind. why had she
sent him back another handkerchief
than his own? He reread her letter
several times and it struck him that
she had obviously intended him TO in
fer that the handkerchief in the pack
&c III 4
avoided saying definitely that It was.
The difference in color was not vast.
The cloth he held in his hand was the
palest of green's, scarcely more than
tint. while the handkerchief he had tied
about her throat that moonlight night
T7as blue. the palest OF blues. to be
sure, but blue indisputably. Once more
he gave up guessing. but the next even
inc but one he took the boat for New
pol9
As Carley emerged from the Casino
the next morning Miss Rutherford
groom touched him on the shoulder.
Miss Rutherford herself sat in her runa-
bout. reins and whip in hand
in won't youI I sha'n't need you this
morning. wilson, The groom touched
his hat and departed.
How do you know I have nothing
else TO do?' said Carley. as she touched
up the bay mare
II don't" said replied. and pulled ur
the mare tentatively. Want to get
out?" Carley laughed.
This man wants but little here be-
low. but that little is certainly not to
get out" said he. Besides II 1 had
a million other things to do
Il hate the obvious" she said. with
a f-o=n.
We'll. then" he retorted. you should
not ask foolish Questions
when did you arrive?" she asked
This morning"
Wasn't il hot in town"
well rather"
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May say sol" cried Cariey, irritably.
What do you mean?''
Don't be so cross. Gilbert remon-
strated his tormentor. You see, he
hasn't asked me yet
mot asked you yet? Then"
Here Gilbert rose excitedly to his feet
But I'm sure he will"
Here Gilbert sat down precipitateIy
His gymnastics, outlined as they were
against the moonlight. could not have
been more abrupt had he been nailed to
d stick and manipulated by wires.
We'll. l must say" he observed.
shortly. you seem pretty sure of him. =
"oh! it's nothing said Madge airiIy
"A girl can always tell"
Think so?" he queried as he grinned
bitterly behind his hand.
Always" she answered, smiling Sc
curely in the darkness. To himself he
thought sadly: How little she l1nows2''
To herself she said: How little he
knows 1 known
rs it anybody 1 known asked Car
ley. To do him justice he didn't mean
to say it. but it was the only thought
in his mind. and to save his life he
could not help uttering it.
''Yes-that isl think so" she admit
ted.
May / guess?"
IAN you please"
win you tell me. if I am rightg" A
silence.
win you?"
Yes" And her wistful heart bounded
in her bosom as she said the word.
We'll. 1T might be Kimmie Bell. He's
a rafting chap"
Yes, he's a good sort. but it's not
Kimmie.
Then there's Freddie Whiting; he's
regular Adonis, too. Yes, I'll bet it's
Freddie.
But you'd lose"
HIM. 1t isn't that young Croesus
there-what's his COMPOUNDED Hame?-
Bilton-Augustus Bilton?" Madge was
not pleased.
NO" she said shortly ITS not Bill
ton"
Carley gave 1t up. He was not haN
ing n good time at all. At length he
fumbled for his hat and got to his feet.
Il don't think I'll guess any more
this evening" he said
You're not going?'
Really 1 must. Tell your mother
good-by for me and-good-night."
The next moment he was gone. The
girl rose to her feet, went down the
steps. and stood watching him stride
along the cliffs through the moonlight
Strange she said 10 herself with a
mischievous smile. and / had always
understood that Gilbert was a Yankee.
She put her hand absently to her throat
and found-the pale blue handkerchief
Some ten days later Carley came into
his almost deserted club one stirling
night TO find a package and a letter
awaiting him. The letter read:
Newport, Aug. 10.
| My Dear Gilbert:
l Do you happen to remember that you
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//x on will oblige me exceedingly"
said the young man, as he
fumbled at the tails of his
dress coat. 'if you will tie this
handkerchief around your throat" and
he produced a square of Yale blue silk.
Nonsense said the girl. "One would
think it were not August You will be
recommending furs next"
ALLOW me to insist" he persisted.
and. approaching the reclining chair IN
which his companion reposed. he tied
the handkerchief gently about her
round. white throat. Apparently it was
an elaborate process.
Not said the young man. when at
length he seated himself at her side,
mot that ] am IN the least indifferent
to the beauty which have but just now
yelled. On the contrary. my action is
based upon an earnest desire to pre-
serve it. You have but just now come
from singing; you are very warm, you
are wearing a dinner gown, and in the
fresh breeze that is now breathing
across us on the veranda here you will
be likely TO take cold: at least, you
might have done so but for the ex-
ceedingly thoughtful and considerate
foresight for which It appears you are
so ungrateful''
Hear, heart said the girl. laughing
iy. clapping her hands lightly. The
young man heaved a deep sigh.
BLOW, blow, thou winter wind said
he: thou art not so unIkind as Madge's
ingratitude.
The moon had not yet risen; the east
was already Frightening. and the sea
itself seemed listening for its coming.
In the shadow of the veranda the man
and the girl sat silent for some time.
for the air was sweet with the breath
of the honeysuclxle shat clambered up
the trellis to the roof. AS the yellow
rim of the rising moon first lifted from
the sea the girl spoke:
$50. Gilbert. you're of for town to-
morrow"
Tomorrow. Madge. I'm off for town. .
Better stay. 1t will be hot there
We'll. rather"
And dusty"
'Beastly dusty, perhaps2"
And a little lonesome. perhaps?"
HIM said the young man. There
are a few people in town
You really must go?" said the girl
after a pause.
Il really must. You see. I promised
that builder chap I'd let him have ths
plans for the library up the river by
the last of the week. Nobody can at,
tend to 1t but L.
The indispensable Gilbert Carley,
murmured the girl.
Not at ALL said the other. while
am in town you win be dispensing with
me-
AT least that long" drawled Madge
He shot a quick glance in her direction
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~ HERE was snow everywhere. On
the housetops. clinging to the
swaying limbs. carpeting the
Level fields. glittering in the sun
light on the distant hills. And though
the sun shone from cloudless sky the
snow fingered 1t was wonderful
weather for Thanksgiving. The oldest
inhabitant of the little village couldn't
remember anything quite so Christ
masy And the editor Of the "Carlin
Weekly" who was something Of poet,
pronounced it ideal
The old man who looked out OF the
door of one of the neatest Of the white
cottages that lined Main Street, drew I'm
a long breath and then glanced up and
down the street There were a few
sIeighs in sight. and the tinke of the
bells smote tunefully on the frosty air.
The old man was about to close the door
when he noticed two pedestrians ap-
preaching from the downtown direction.
One was a man and the other a very
small boy. who trudged manfully by his
older companions side.
Good morning." called the man in a
CHEEKY tone. and he FASTENED the small
boys gait.
GOOD morning" said the old man.
and waited at the door.
"rd like to talk with you for few
moments" said the young man as he
paused at the gate.
Come in said the old man. He
looked curiously at the stranger as he
came up the path. and when the new
conner reached the steps he drew in his
breath sharply. Strangers were an un-
frosty morning" he added, as he held
the door open for the two to enter.
Frosty indeed" the young man cried.
and mighty good for both old lungs
and new" and he patted the small boy
on the head. But the youngster failed
to notice this liberty. His big blue eyes
were intentIy fixed on the cid mans
face.
Come this way" said the old man,
and led them into the sitting room.
Hhefe tuctfAUl hit VI hAChoAs DlaAeo
on the open hearth Remove your coat
and hat he said. and make yourself
comfortable"
Thank you.' said the visitor. as he
drew of his coat and removed the
child's wraps. an operation that for a
moment drew the boys eyes from the
old mans face.
The child looked Up at the younger
man with puzzled expression in his
blue eyes.
"Grandpop7" he said.
The youner man shook his head with
a quick srniie.
NO" he answered.
What does he say7" the old man in
ouired-
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his eyes His gaze roamed about and
rested on his fathers face.
The father smiled down at him.
Tell the gentleman your name. boy"
he said.
The bright blue eyes turned back TO
the rugged old face A bright smile ir-
radiated the baby features.
You know boys name2" he asked
No"
Boys name is Milton Barnes" he
lisped.
My name" mtTmured the old man
The boy slipped to the floor and
laughed up in the wrinkled face.
Boy" said the father. tell the gem
tleman what grandpa said.
The child took the wrinkled hand In
beth of his.
"Gandpop said. Tell Uncle Milton to
come home with boy He drew lit
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tie closer to the old man. ''Wm Uncle
Milton please come home with boy?' ne
sweetly asked.
Then the old man caught up the boy
and drew him close to his breast
Uncle Milton will come he brokenly
urmured--Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Promise
Az. baby. Of course will give you the moon
And -ke stars
Venus-Msrs-
By tomorrow 81 noon
Not now, little pig. Can't you see it is right
They should shine.
Baby mine
Thrn' rhe resi- o the night
New Orleans Times Democrat
Fate.
fisherman -ests in this place;
No more you'll see his freckled face.
He lied on e.rrl. but had 10 quit,
And now he's lying under it.
-YOnkers Statesman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03

The postoffice frauds are not the only ones that are causing sleepless nights and bad half hours to many po- Htica1 patriots. Evidence is accumu- lating that huge land frauds amount ing in value to $4O,0O0,00O have been discovered and that six United States senators, several representatives and numerous government officials are men, toned in connection with the frauds, though Secretary Hitchcock of the 1n- terior department is continuously en- tering strenuous dentals. The frauds in connection with the Indians lands now being investigated has only just begun, and rumors of other frauds in other departments are filling the air at Washington. This delay in exposing what has already been discovered may, as in the postoffice scandal, be made for the purpose of allowing the statute of limitations to get in it's work and permit other republican patriots to es- cape the tolls of the law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03
THE BLACK SHEEP.

The degenerate son of a we'll known and respected citizen of New York died the other day, a suicide and Il murderer, after embedding church funds to a considerable amount. 1t was told that he had demonstrated his worthlessness years before by a discredftafble business failure; but his relatives had found for him place as clerk of a church corporation and care taker of its funds. He took advan- tage of his position to forge notes, which he cashed without difficulty, and spent or speculated with the pro ceeds When he was found out he shot himself. first shooting a woman who had the misfortune to have been his friend. Here was man who ap- parently had given his friends reason able warning of his quality. The mis- take they made was in getting him new job and trying to save his reputa- tion. That is a common and very bad mistake.
 Many families have the misfortune to include one member who, perhaps from some congenital defect, is not trustworthy. Yet they hate to give him up, and, hoping as he goes from one disaster to another that he will yet learn his lesson, they keep on find- ing chances for him to throw away. To raise up such a person is simply to add to the height from which he must fall. To protect his reputation is sim ply to furnish him with means to de- ceive whoever trusts him. The soon- CT he gets down to the level he belongs in the better for himself, his friends and society. Help him on, but not up. Pay his board, but don't find him a job where he can 'betray confi- dence. Keep him out of the poor house and out of jail, if possible, but, most of all, keep him out of mischief by making serious mischief inaccessi- bIe to him. To put a defective, ire sponsfble man who is used to ease and the comforts of life into social and commercial competition with persons of his own social grade Is to invite dis aster. Let him be known, if he is known at all. for what he is, and thereby minimize the risk involved in his existence. Harper's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03
THERE WE'RE ENOUGH INSIDE

In England, the lord chancellor, by virtue of his office, has a right to in- spect all public asylums and hospitals. One day, while the late Lord Herschell was paying a visit at the house of a friend near Norwich, he went for an afternoon stroll, and happening to pass by the great insane asylum at that place, the thought struck him that this was good time to perform an official duty. Incidentally, it may be said that HerscheH bore the reputation of being somewhat pompous at times. He knocked at the door, which, after a long delay, was opened by an attend ant. \
 You can't come in," he was in formed. ''It Is not visiting hours.''
 "That makes no difference. I shall inspect this institution just the same g
 Indeed but you'll not"
 Come, come, my good man, I'm the lord chancellor" Herschell expostu- lated.
 "Oh, that's all right" answered the functionary, we've four of you inside already"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03
WHAT BUSINESS TO TAKE HOME

It IS reflection upon your own business ability that you can not make a living during your business hours. Your Ill humor is confession to your wife of your weakness and incapacity. and Of your not being master of the situation, or equal to confronting emer- genc1es. Women naturally admire strength, capacity, efficiency and cour- age 1n men. They admire a man who can not only make living, but also make it easily, without frettdng, stew ing Or worrying. Your wife will think less of you if you continually lug home your business cares
 This does not mean that you should not keep your wife informed about your business. Every man should talk over his affairs with his wife, and she should always know the exact con ditton of his business. Many man has come to grief by keeping his wife in ignorance of his straitened circum- stances or declining business, or of the fact that he was temporarily pressed for capital and unable to indulge in cer- tadn luxuries. A good wife will help a man amazingly in his business troubles or struggles to get established II sue hnOWS. Just uOW uO IS SltudLcu and what is required of her. Her economy and her planning may give just the needed support: her sympathy may take out the sting of the pain, and enable him to bear his trials. This confiding frankly in a wife is 8 very different thing from everlasting harp ing on the disagreeable features of a business or letting them ruin your at tftude toward your fla an1ily, making life miserable for those not to blame.
 Good cheer, a feeling of good will toward one another and toward other people, and spirit of helpfulness and utter unselfishness should always be present in the home It should be re- garded as the most sacred spot on earth. The husband should look up- on it as the one place in all the world where be can get away from business troubles and the exactions, grinding and crowding of life's struggles,-a place to which he can flee from all in- harmony and discord, and find peace and rest, contentment and satisfaction. It should be a place where he always longs to go, and from which he is loath to Orison Swett Warden, in November Success"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03
HEARD IN PASSING

A feeling of hostility to America is reported to be springing up in Russia. If this is carried too far we may re- talhate by eating only Sandusky, O., caviare.- Chicago Record-Herald.
 Both the czar and the kaiser write poetry, and, unfortunately, it is of the same character as the kind you find in the upper right hand corner of the Winfergreen Palladium-sort O sad and snivelly.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 If a horse can trot a mile in 1894, when hitched to a four-wheeled ve- hicle, though he can't do better than 200 when pulling sulky, what might he do if they would hitch him to a six wheeled wagon? ?-Chicago Record Ter aid.
 The political campaign in Great Britain is said to be the most exciting since the days of the corn law repeal movement, but to New Yorker at the present time it would appear as tame as school election.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
 The mania for marriage among our United States senators seems to be be coming infectious. Old Santa Claus Stewart of Nevada having just fol lowed in the footsteps of Senators Plat and Depew of New York, Nebras- ka will have to be on guard, as both its senators are widowers and eligible.- Omaha Bee.
 It takes, according 10 the proverb, nine 4aiIors to make man. but five, 1t seeIs. are sufficient to cause strike
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03

in Winsted, the county seat of the mod ern Munchausen. It was not a long strike, however, for upon investigation the higher union authorities declared 1t off upon the ground that it was nasty in inception and unjusti1able In its purpose.-New Britain Herald.
 No matter how the public may re- gard the purpose of rich Connecticut testator, when he directs that after his death liberal sums of money be paid to prominent Nebraska man and his wife, both for their personal use and for the dissemination of the Bryan principles of 1896 and 190O," popular sympathy and commendation can hard ly fail to go out to the Nebraskan amid the unjust and uncalled-for at tacks to which he is being subjected Ill New Haven.-New York Commercial.
 The new statistics show that we sold to Canada in the fiscal year $123,- 5OO,O0O worth, buying from it but $55, ,OOO, ,0OO worth. In the six. years since Canada gave Great Britain tariff rates one-third less than that charged other countries it's imports from the United States have almost doubled. Three-f1fth of the goods bought by Canada are dlltiable and the average rate is 27 per cent. Therefore the charge against $1oO worth of goods from the United States would be $27 and from England $18.-New Haven Union.
 President Roosevelt keeps up the custom-so conspicuously ignored in the case of General Miles-of writing a letter of praise to any retiring officer of the army or navy who has distin- guished himself. His letter to Chief Constructor F. T. Bowles of the navy, who resigns to become a private ship builder, says: "Your services to the navy, and therefore to the country, as a whole, have been notable, and de sire to express my sincere appreciation of them" This is deserved. But Gen. eral Miless services had been more than notable and were entitled to the most sincere appreciation Hart ford Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03
WHERE HE CROSSED EoUAToR

 As oRe of the very few occasions when the wit of Rufus Choate was fo1ed, an incident is recalled when that brilliant lawyer was examinin one Dick Barton, chief mate of the ship "Challenge.'' Choate had cross. examined him for over an hour, aaurl. ing questions with the speed of ra- id-fre gun.
 Was there moon that night?'' "Yes, sir.''
 Did you see it?''
 'No, sir.
 ''Then how do you know there was a moon?'' ''The Nautical Almanac said. so, and would believe that sooner than any lawyer in the world"
 ''Be civil, sir. And now tell me in what latitude and longitude you cross ed the equator?''
 "Ah, you are joking"
 ''No, sir, I am in earnest and de- sire an answer"
 That's more than I can give" Indeed. You chief mate and un- able to answer so simple question. Yes, the simplest question ever was asked. thought that even a fool of a lawyer knew that there was no latitude at the equator. ''-S Success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03
FOR THOSE WHO THINK.
Don't daily with your purpose.

Don't daily with your purpose.
 Character is the poor mans capital
 If you hate another it is slow sui eide for yourself.
 Men call their own carelessness and inactivity fate.
 The lucky man Is the one who grasps his opportunity.
 Character has a commercial as well as an ethical value.
 Genius darts, flutters and tires, but perseverance wears and wins.
 The largest room in the world Is the room for self improve ent.
 Give a youth resolution and the al phaLet, and who shall place limits to his career?
 We get out of life just what we put into it; the world has for us just what we have for 1t.
 Don't brood over the past or dream of the future, but use the instant and get your lesson from the hour.
 In many an establishment there are successes who are infinitely inferior to the failures from whom they snatch the 1aurels.
 No one else can solve your problem or work out your riddle. You stand or fall by it. Your happiness, your we'll being, your success and your destiny hang upon your carrying out the pro gram the Creator has given you.
 Stock-taking every day is a great aid to advancement. Stop and add yourself up at the close of each day and see if you have anything to carry over. If you have nothing but ciphers to carry over, something is wrong somewhere
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03
UNIONS AND MILITIA HEREDITY

The fact that President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor has reached the sensible conclusion that members of labor unions have a per rect right to join the National Guard, and that in so doing they are not in anj
 way acting against the interests of unions, should put an end to the perse- cutfons of union members who have Joined or may hereafter Join the milit'.
 While they are members of a union, fFesldent Gompers made the ruling in a recent official statement in the Fed eratlon1st, in reply to a number of questions made to him on the subject. lie said: "A member of the state mill ltla can be seated in trades council. Tn Tact. the matter is so obvious that It ought not be open for discussion at all. A man who is wage earner and honorably working at his trade or call ing to support himself and those de- pendent upon him, has not only the right to become a citizen soldier. but that right must be unquestioned. The militia, l. e., the citizen soldiery of the several states in our country, supplies what otherwise might take it's place-a large standing army. The difference DetWeen the citizen soldiery of the united States and the large standing armies of many European countries IS the difference between republic and monarchy-it is the difference be- tween the conceptions of liberty and tyranny. While organized labor stands against the arbitrament of internation- al or internal disputes by force of arms yet we must realize we have not yet reached the millennium; that in the age in wlG2h we live we have not the cnolce between armed force and abso- ute disarmament, but the alternative of large standing army and small one supplemented by volunteer sitizen soid1ery-the militia Of our several states. With this both wisdom and policy, as well as principle, should war rant our trade unions in not taking any cognfzanee of the matter at all. allow ing each member to follow the bent of his own inclinations, insisting only that he shall be wage earner. a faith ful member of his union and true to the cause of s1abor--f11e cause of hu- manity. Army and Navy Journal.