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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17

This is more than guide book to the
capital city. 1t is running commentary
on men, events and scenes i'll the District,
affording rapid glance at official and So
cial life here and permitting the stranger to
gain fairly accurate conception of the
citys attractions The author. who has
evidently participated considerably in the
Washington life. has not hesitated or
scorned to draw from other sources than
her own pen for her materials. quoting free
ly and at length from newspaper articles,
official reports and congressional speeches
in order to cover the ground. These credit
ed extracts add to the variety and the spice
of the book, which, being well illustra ted
and brought up to date, is a welcome addi-
ton to the literature explanatory of Wash
ington's peculiar characteristics.
VOCAL AND LITERARY INTERPRETATION OF
THE BIBLE. BY S. s. Curry Ph.D. acting
professor Of elocuton at Newton Theological
Institution. president School of Expression. Bos-
ton. Introduction by Francis &. Peab sdy. DID,
dean of the Divinity School OF Harvard Un.-
versiy. New York: The Macmillan Company.
1t is perhaps time an effort should be
made to systematic the work of Bible
reading. for there are SO many conceptions
Of the best means of imparting the truths
of the Scriptures by the voice that the
listener is likely to grow confused and to
lose much Of the beauty and the sig
nificance Of the immortal text. The present
work is an undertaking to guide Bible read
ers in their interpretations so as to secure
ne maximum attention and to impart the
maximum message. 1t discusses first the
problem presented by the variety Of In
terpretations. the present custom and prac-
tice in Bible reading and the general ma
ture of vocal expression. 1t then takes
up the message itself, as viewed in the
literary. narrative. didactic. oratoric, allie
goric, lyric, dramatic and epic spirit. Then
follows a series of chapters on the tech
nique. treating the rhythmic actions of the
mind, rhythmic modulations of the voice,
discrimination in thinking. change In ideas
and pitch, method in thinking, infection,
method and melody, the argument, the
function and expression of the imagination,
assimilation or sympathetic Identification
movement and correlation of the voice
movement. Finally comes a part devoted
to preparation and the service, with general
observations on the most effective methods
of conducting services In conjunction with
Eible readings.
THE FINANCIAL RED BOOK OF AMERICA;
1903 New York: The Financial Directory As
sociatioA.
Time was in this country when the mil
ionaires could be counted on the fingers
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SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER I-NelSon Conway, suspected
Of a Philadelphia bank robbery, reaches
sidington on his way to the old Nelson
SGmeste9Sd Gets Jake Munsi lei to drive
N Jake's wife Sarah, a servant Is years
before to his grandfather Nelson
paying seller in a Phi hnsdeipb ds G saVins:
bank, was invited to the home of Florence
Morley to party: Knowing this would
next morning as usual he arranges with
Horace Jackson-a fellow empIoye-to be
combination of vault. Returning to bank
reserve OF 100000 missing.
CHAPTER Iu-Couway is accused of
theft but Mr.. Morley, a trustee. proves an
siibf for him, without however removing
the general suspicion
CHAPTER IV-Perry expresses his con-
ddence In Conway but says officially he
must hold him in doubt, whereupon Con-
way resigns his position MIR. Morley also
believes In Conway's innocence, but be-
cause of public distru.It exacts promise
and Florence Morley be discontinued until
Conway proves his innocence.
CHAPTER V-Florence shortly after this
writes to assure Conway of her continued
respect and trust In the old Nelson home,
so long deserted. Conway hears strange
light. shoots at II, only to And 1t a refiec-
ton Of himself. Unearthly voices are heard
5ointed unmeaning phrases. Conway learns
from Sarah that Sylvester Morley and his
daughter nave summer residence In near
neighborhood.
CHAPTER VI-Discovery is made that
both doorways to one OF the cellars have
been walled up. Florence driving by with
her father sees Conway, but offers no saiu-
tation. Jackson has frequently been CON-
Ing from city and sometimes calls on the
Norleys-
-CTKFTER vII-Conway sees Sopntag.
his agent. He knows nothing of walling up
cellar doors. Sonntag connects mysterious
lights and noises with the sealed doorways.
CHAPTER VIII-MeetinG between Flor
ence ana conway res SUITS n promise 70 mar
fused. but upon accusing Conway OF rob-
bling a compact had been made that she
would marry Jackson In case theft could
ne fraced - 60.
are heard at night, and Conway spends
many restless hours trying IN vain to locate
them. pistol shot from the room below
through the floor to gain access TO the
barred-up cellar, and In the morning pro-
cures tools for the purpose.
C8APTER X : SonhtaE discovers that
stones used In walling up doorways corre-
spond to those of ruined schoolhouse near
where jackson has taken a place The
mysterious voices are heard. and by COM
telephone arrangement. and en- important
conversation Is put together from the de-
tached phrases heard. Conway learns that
Hinnter, station agent at Sidington, is an
CHAPTER XI-Conway witnessed meet
Ing between Skinner and Miss Morley, who
ride up from opposite directions converse
earnestly and ride back their respective
ways. Skinner approaches house; Conway
appearing, he shows confusion, and when
addressed as Skinner Ares at but rraisses
Cow nd disappears. Miss Morley save
she VNetcd JACKSON 10 secur, : lie
tee 20 work g. Chuway'S 90 So
80 Si-iEse2E ana yNL--a ------ln serr
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28
TACKLED A BRONCHO.
New York Newspaper Man Shows
Great Enterprise.
Dut the Only Reward He Got Was an
Ali-Around Soreness and the
sympathy of His Devoted
Wife.

The average newspaper man will en-
dure toll, face danger and surmount
difficulties to furnish readable copy OF
which the public knows little. Here
is story told by New York newspa-
per man who was down on his luck~
snd willing to do wage in almost any
desperate enterprise to raise the
wind. "Of course" he said, lit don't
mean that we are willing to do all these
things for the benefit of the dear pub
lie, because we expect money as we'll
as satisfaction, but l can tell you of one
instance when l made quite a sacrifice
and didn't draw a check for il either,
The summer is always a bit dull for
us IN the metropolis, and some of US
VINO make the pictures have to do some
close figuring. L was out of job when
Buffalo Bills wild west show came to-
town, and L went around TO one of the
Sunday editors and made suggestion
for story. l told him | would 90 out
and try to ride one of Buffalo BilPs
ouckIng steeds and write it up. | had
1t all planned out, headlines and all,
something like this: The world as seen
from the hurricane deck of a buckinc-
prohcho' made pretty stiff talk to,
the editor, for | needed the money. but
he gave me the laugh, and told me the
story was no good, and even if it was
ouldn't hang onto the broncho. Iwens
out of the office determined to try nv
luck at riding, and thought might get
sufficient amount of interesting mat
ter TO sell the story somewhere else.
l went out to the show grounds and
in tent back of the arena came across.
lot OF the show hands dressed up like
cowboys. l told them l was a newspa-
per man, and stated my case, telling
them | wanted to tackle one of their
bucking horses. / had spent two years
in the west and felt able to stick onto
pretty nearly anything in the line OF
horse flesh"
The cowboys looked at one another
and winked. Then they told me they
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28
second thought I abandoned II

SNNNhN Il abandoned IT.
Probably jackson. having beard that
l was residing at Jacksonville. and know
ing that ! must Therefore have met
Florence Morley and have been in
formed by her of his contemplate man.
ner of trying TO win her. thought II
best not TO meet me.
II be wished TO avoid me he was NJ
liberty TO do so. II was a trivial circurn-
stance. at any rate. and so left the
platform and climbed back upon the
wagon.
What for he run SO ?" inquired Sarah.
as she drove on.
"Oh. have a little account to settle
with him, and he is afraid of me,
suppose" replied
Der vas auoder maa tom de vim
der" she continued.
You saw him, then. Yes | thou ~
there was But | couldn't find eitbe,
of them. and the doors wee all locked
Sarah was much puzzled at the oc-
currence. and made numerous remarks
and asked many questions III the en-
deavor TO obtain more light; but i did
not crafty her curiosity and answered
ony in monosyllables.
My mind was in even a greater whirl
of perpleNity than my old nurses.
Why had Skinner tried to shoot me.
and why, after thus showing some pow
erful animosity toward me, should he
now appear such a craven that he fed.
evidently in great fear, .om my pres
ence? What was the fellows real intent
and purpose i'll engaging himself to
Florence as u detective? Was he rea "
detective?
Jackson had recommended him TO
Florence. What bond existed bervveea,
Jackson and Skinner? And. moreover,
who was Sonntag? These three -nen
seemd somehow strangely connected
with my life. but how and to what erd?
Sarah, do you know anything aoout
Mr.. Sonntag?" l finally asked.
"Ach. yes. He is ycur lawyer. ANT
hep"
Yes, yes. Rut DO you know anything
about him? He has not heen in Tw.ne-
burgh very long, has hep"
No. Aloud six months. He is a
very nice man. and q goot Won, Ooo."
Sarah replied. "onvincing!y.
THAT seems TO be the general oDip-
ion regarding him. Do You know any,
thing about he station agent?"
Il ton't know nodding aboud him"
He came here about the same time
that SonutaS did, l believe"
"Yes, 1 guess So"
Sarah" 1 began, again, after q
pause, 'can your husband be relied up
on to face danger?"
"Danger2'
Eyes. Don't be alarmed; l don't
know of any; but supposing some sud
den danger arose before him. would he
have the courage to meet it?"
YES, if vas with him." was Sarah's
reply.
when you are with him?"
Yes. / ton't know, If he vas alone,
bud he fight de devil if am py him.
L could not restrain a burst of laugh
ter at the idea of the great powerful
farmer being courageous only in his
wife's presence. Sarah Joined heart
lily in my merriment, and remarked
that her husband could be relied upon
to do just what she desired.
well, then, can you and Jake come
over to Jacksonville tomorrow morn
ing early and help me dig way into
the cellar?" asked, again becoming
serious.
"Sure we cam" Sarah replied, ex-
citedly.
And bring a crowbar along, and n
sledge-hammer, if you have them. If
we cannot cut the thick beams in the
floor of my room, we may be able to
dig through the foundation wall. This
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was 3. re.lly the faee Of Horace Js,kaonP

is the last night will spend in The old
house with the mystery of the cellar
remaining unsolved, if there is any
mystery at all"
My old nurse insisted on my remain
ing at her house for dinner, and left
me seated on the porch while she went
inside to prepare the meal.
From my seat / could see the station
far down the hill, through the trees.
Two men were moving about on the
platform, but the distance was too
great to allow distinction of anything
but their forms.
Remembering then that my field
glass had been left here at Sarah's
house on the morning of my arrival. i
called in to have her bring it to me,
which she did.
Taking the glass from the case 1 adj
justed il TO my eye and then turned it
toward the station.
My sight had not deceived me even
in the momentary glimpse of the face
at the window.
The face was Horace Jackson's, and
there the fellow was now, standing on
the edge of the platform, speaking most
earnestly, judging by the vehement
gestures, to the station agent.
Go Be Continued.) - -.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28
CAPTER MI

Mr.. Morley came down the path from
the house. At first he did not see us.
and Florence called, which caused him
TO turn and approach. AS he drew near
his glance rested on me. Then he
scanned his daughters face anxiously.
His face grew white, and a drawn ex-
preston came over It; he tottered in
his walk, and seemed to keep upright
by an effort of will.
Child, why have you tears in your
eyesP" he asked, In low, husky tones.
Then, without pausing for answer, he
went on: Retire into the house.
daughter. 1 wish to speak TO Mr.. Con-
way. Change your habit if you wish.
do not think L will be able to ride with
you this morning"
oh, father, you are I'LL" Florence
exclaimed. in deep concern. what is
itf Do come with me into the house
Snd let me do something for YOU" In
loving way which was all her own
she drew his arm through hers.
The parent glanced down at the
beautiful upturned face with solicitous
love shining upon it, and his face lost
some of its haggardness. He smiled
and replied: 81 am not i'll, Florence;
only a tritle worried. Do as requested,
please"
In obedience she slowly withdrew,
sending hack to me an appealing
glance.
When she had gone turned my gaze
upon the father. There was no wonder
that Florence had expressed concern
for her parent. Even the momentary
glimpse / had caught of him on the
morning after my arrival showed me
change. And now that a closer in
spection was possible. the difference
between the Mr.. Morley of a year ago
and the man now standing before me
was startlingly apparent. He certainly
looked like sick man.
You had better sit down, SIR said,
In eommiseration for his weakness.
Mr.. Morley sank down upon a rustic
seat and I remained standing before
him, awaiting his words with emotions
alternating between hope and fear.
II have lost somewhat of late
business reverses," he murmured
Then, suddenly fixing his eyes on my
face in searching glance, he said:
my daughter was weeping. What was
the reason? What did you say to her
to cause her tears?"
at was her own tender heart that
caused her to weep" 1 replied, after
pause, during which considered what
answer ! should make. For it did not
seem right to add any fresh trouble to
the already overburdened man.
He regarded me with a questioning
look, and 1 added: "She was sorry, sir,
that my innocence has not been estab-
lished. This was partly the cause for
her tears. I am deeply grateful for
her tender sympathy"
"Oh!" The hard lines of his face
relaxed; he drew long breath. "She
thinks very highly of you, Conway"
your words give me the keenest
pleasure, Mr.. Morley, and offer me an
opportunity to lay before you sub
ject which may prove unpleasant" l
eaid, eagerly.
Mr.. Morley started; then ,tremor
ran over him. What was the matter
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could accommodate me If was in ear
nest. | told them that had made the
proposition on the level, and thew
brought out an understood, scraggV
roam and saddled and bridled him. He
stood there very quietly-too quietly
in fact. His ears were tilted slightly
back and his tail moved with short
nervous jerks Here's trouble
said to myself, and was not mistaken
The cowboy who was holding the
horse by the head told me to get on. 4
grabbed the bride rein and made a fiy-
ing leap, for | knew the broncho would
get under way Immediately. The cow
boy turned his head loose before
could get my feet into the stirrupS-
and away We went. The beast made p
Few angular jumps and then started
to bucking. He was a wonder, and the
way he arched his back was worthy OF
tom cat. He came down stiff-legged
on his four feet like a, piledriver.
could not regain my stirrup. Twas too,
busy TO think about it. tried to pull
up his head to keep him from buckine-
SO much, but before 1 could do it be-
made one wild leap in the air. came
down so hard that felt my back teeth
jar loose, and then he made another
Jump and l tumbled. lit on my shout.
der and / thought / had been killed
The cowboys came running up to.
me and l did not let them know | had
been hurt. / then asked for another
horse, owning up to the fact that the
roam was too much for me. Thew
brought out a black one, which I had
seen them riding in several perform
ances. knew his style of bucking and,
hung on to him long enough to satisfy.
them that l was not a tenderfoot-
After my performance we went over,
to a nearby saloon and they told me
the roam was the toughest proposition.
they had in the outfit I went TO bed.
rs soon as l got home and it kept nv.
wife busy for several days attending,
to my shoulder, which had turned pur- :
pie from the bruises. When I went .
around to the various newspaper Offices
offering my story with illustrations il /;
was turned down so fatty that con-
Guided that personal sacrifice did not J
pay IN the newspaper business"
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found administering potions to NIL
honaires.
Florence anxiously listened TO his
words of advice. and then withdrew
had some hope of speaking TO her, but
she only bestowed on me sad. sweet
smile, which told of her love for me
as well as her anxiety for the father.
and with that had to be content.
AS the doctor was returning immedi-
ately to T'wineburgh. proposed to ac-
company him, He expressed his pleas
ure in having a companion, and /
climbed into the carriage beside him.
was anxious to tell Sonntag of the
murderous attack upon me. On the
way, finding the worthy doctor willing
to answer questions. | was soon pos
sessed of his opinion of my lawyer and
agent. This opinion was a very high
one.
Sonntag seemed to have the elements
of popularity in him. But there was
not understand; there seemed to be a
great unknown depth TO him beyond
the mere fact that he was a country
lawyer and my agent. Nevertheless,
1 felt that he was to be trusted. / felt
safe in his hands. My own opinion be-
ing so heartily corroborated by the doc
tor made me all the more satisfied.
But my trust and confidence in the
, old lawyer soon received shock.
When we arrived at Sonntag's office
1 sprang from the buggy, and, after
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28
CHAPTER XIII.

A groom was sent to Twineburgh for
doctor. This was contrary to Mr.
Morley's wish. He insisted that a doc
tor was not necessary, and It was only
to appease the anxiety of his daughter
that he finally consented to see a med
ical man.
But all the daughters entreatjes
could not move him to go to bed. He
lay down on the couch in the library,
and Florence sat beside him, holding
one of his hands. / left them thus to-
gether and went outside.
Before 1 left the mans voice had re-
sumed much of it's usual vigor. For
one who had seemed to be as near col
lapse as he, strength returned very rap
idly.
Notwithstanding my pity for Flor
ence, there was great pride and Joy in
my heart. The sweetest girl in the
world was mine. All troubles, mys-
teries, the heart-sickness of the past
year, seemed petty and trivial beside
this thought. Mr.. Morley had given
his consent to our marriage; indeed,
1t was an absolute command.
The scene under the trees came back
to me, and / couldnot repress a shudder
as thought of the fathers horrible
premonitions and the overwhelming eff
feet produced by them.
1 walked about the grounds or re-
clined on one of the many seats scat
tered around, determined to await the
doctors arrival. Ny mind would con-
~ a M yU 70 T.
which was SO evident and powerful a
factor in Mr.. Morley's life; and what it
was that could so affect gentleman of
his standing and wealth furnished me
matter for speculation. The great
motive and influence in the fathers life,
L knew, was his love for his only child.
Therefore it seemed that the hidden
trouble must arise from some sorrow or
danger which threatened Florence.
The thought caused me considerable
uneasiness.
had not realized how morbidly
sensitive the robbery had made me, un-
til now. Ali the unfathomed events and
incidents which had occurred during
the two days had been here seemed in
some indefinable way connected with
the affair, or the result of 1t.
The doctor arrived much sooner than
L had expected. Indeed, the idea of
giving medical advice to a great man
like Mr.. Morley was incentive strong
enough to cause q country physician to
kill his horse in the endeavor to reach
the patient as quickly as possible.
After quite time spent over Mr.. Nor
ley, the doctor stepped out on the
porch, and, drawing on his gloves, de-
layed his departure to answer a few
questions which Florence, who had fol-
lowed, put to him. 1t was impossible
for the worthy physician TO conceal
wholly his sense of Importance, al
though he tried to appear as though 1t
was by no means an unusual thing to be
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Capt. Braveman-I'll lead the van.
You will bring up the rear.
Private Hooligan-Say, cap, what's
the matter wild me bringin' up the rear
an gettin' in the van wild it?-N. Y,
Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28
A Cheerful Loser.

Miss Johnson-He admits dat he
gambles-but says he only does it,
to try to git money 'nougn To- us to,
git married on!
Miss Jackson-Wal, all reckon data
de trufe! Dey say he's jes' de cheer@i
fullest loser in Blackville!L-Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28
The Middlemau.

Mrs. Reuben-You're big fool to
pay a hundred dollars for that gold
brick. .
Reuben-Don't worry. I'll sell that,
there brick to ST Hopkins fer twoi
hundred. He's twict as big fool
as l Ben. Y. Journal. :
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28

81 have been told" said the new pa
tient, that you are the highest an
thority on appendicitis"
"Oh! 1 don't know" replied the emf
nent surgeon, 81 only charge 81, 900 per
ation."-Catholic Standard and
Times
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28
There Are Exceptiop.

at is said that all parsons sons turn
out to be worthless. Do you believe
it?"
ooh, dear, no! Some parsons have
no sons, you now."-London King.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-03-28
Go Be Continued.)
Matter of Sex.

Man wants but little here below,
But women folks are queer;
They want the big, round earth, because
They think it's woman's sphere.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1903-02-12

NJ. viii Bryant was badly beaten
with rocks in the face and in the head
one night OF last week and was left in
the woods all night. He managed to
get out next day and the following
parties were arrested as being in the
earousing crowd: viii Garmon, who it
is said done the beating, Joe Carmen,
Pink Causey and George Sherman.
They had committal trial before
Judge P. D. McCleskey on Saturday
and the entire crowd including, Bryant
were bound over to Cobb Superior
Court.
The report published in the Constitu-
tion that Mr.. Paul Perkerson OF Wood
stock, Is years old, was dead, is false,
and is fabrication of diseased mind
Mr.. Perkerson is at home in the enjoy
ment of good health.
Roll Of honor for January Mt. Bethel
High School, D. A. Sewoll, Principal
Floy Johnston, Ada Jolly. Maud Kemp,
Althia Johnston, Nettie Reed, Wylie
Jolley, Reynolds Bishop, Elvira Harry,
Mary Stephens and Addie Grogan.