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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-13

somewhere high above his head, a
robin sang clear and gay. The sound
brought back to him a country
church-himself a restless little boy.
sitting at his mothers side. and sud
denly growing calm as together they
got to their feet and repeated in uni
son with the rest the Lords Prayer
Lead US not into temptation. but
deliver US from evil" II rang In his
ears like the voice OF friend. He had
flung himself face down upon mossy
turf. Instantly he was up. and racing
back toward the Morris house fast as
his feet could go. There he burst in
upon Milly and Betty, wild-eyed and
white-faced, but Joyous indeed. tod
them verything-making no reserve
even over his temptation and how he
had been saved from it and wound I'D
with: Now my soul is at peace:
can dance and be happy. Let things
stand until tomorrow, please, It
would be cruel. almost inhuman. to
spring a sensation such as this. and
eclipse Aunt Harriet's party"
I'VE would never, never do that"
Milly said Joyously. ''She hates me
enough as II is-because Billy likes me.
She thinks as / do, he is quite wasted
on me. Indeed she said to him when
he told her we were engaged: oh. you
idiot. Why didn't you take Betty?' &"
Billy asked himself that question be-
fore the party was over. He got home
an hour before the guests assembled.
Betty was easily far and away the star
of them. All in flmy white. with
strands OF dull red coral at her throat
and twined in her golden hair, she was
so ravishing it is small wonder Billy's
callow heart wavered. In the third
waltz he capitulated-lost his head
entirely, and was only saved from
making himself a pretty spectacle by
Betty's superior poise. Betty was
shrewdly observsnt-she had read
Hardy's face like an open book while
he waltzed with AIilly. So she man
aged it that the four Of them, should
meet in a shrUbby nook outside the
dancing tent There things straight
ened themselves. with hardly a word
spoken But next day with the great
news Of Milly's fortune. the world
heard that she had lost lover and
gained a brother In Billy Graham.
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full cameo. He had half smiled over
the pattern of 1t. even though he
knew some heart tragedy lay back OF
it. He had not told of his find
search for owners of such treasure
trove seemed so hopeless. He had
meant to ask his uncle's advice, and
be governed by 1t. Then that very
night came the dispatch-the good
uncle was dead. and Hardy his sole
heir. Altogether Fate seemed bent on
forcing him to keep what he had
found. He had kept 1t. accounting for
his change of estate by a true story Of
inheritance greater than he had had
the right to expect.
Now. he knew where the bulk of his
fortune belonged. Often In mind he had
contemplated the contingency, and al
ways had told himself there would be
nothing for 1t but cheerful surrender.
In actuality it would be far from cheer
full. He had no vulgar greed, nor wor-
ship Of money, still 1t would be hard
to get back into the old ways OF spare
living. Besides, II MIlIy married Billy
Graham, the fortune would be only an
embarrassment. Billy was safe to come
into a million. Why spoil his pretty
romance by making the girl of his
heart an heiress? Betty, blonde and
stately and beautiful, would also
doubtless find In her face her fortune.
Might not he himself-Hardy broke off
there, conscious OF a sudden rising in
the region Of the heart. Milly. If only
Milly were free. But he could not think
Of supplanting Billy-even supposing 1t
lay In his power. Should he speak out
with the chance OF making himself
and those other two unhappy ever
after, or hold his peace and enjoy the
riches tickle fate had provided! After
all. he did not really know-the stone
cutter might easily have carved hun
dred canoes. Then, too, was 1t certain
sweet Milly was the heir? There might
be others with a stronger claim Of
blood. II she were in poverty, in pri-
walton even, he could not hesitate. But
that could not be poverty which had
all the ease and delight of gentlewom-
anly existence, to say nothing OF Billy
Graham and his prospects. Almost he
persuaded himself to hurry back to the
city, take out the accusing craven stone
and pound 1t to powder. Suddenly.
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Did she think of one who leaned there
two years ago filled with woe and mis-
cry? And tonight she was to marry
his rival.
On the southern end Of the island Of
Oahu lived a native man, and on Kali
pos wedding night he was walking on
the shore, when he stumbled over an
inanimate form. STOPPING hastily. he
raised the body and dragged it into his
hut. When the light fell upon the fea-
lures he gave a scream:
"KilaweaI Holy mother, how came
you here?"
Recovering from the shock, yet
shrinking not, he forced some whisky
between the cold lips Of the leper. and
as the man opened his eyes he waited
in stupefied amazement for Kilawea's 3
explanation.
''Likia you," gasped the thoroughly
exhausted man. "Oh, God Is good when
he sends to me a friend. I have es-
capped" he muttered. looking around
fearfully; escaped from MolokaL"
But, God. man. how? There are
miles on miles of ocean and you had
but a surf board!"
True, but what is that to a Hawa-
iian? And besides he said In a chok-
ing voice, 1T was Kaipo's wedding
night. They told me so two weeks ago,
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and one keeper. he knew. and his heart
was not quite stone He helped me. no
matter how. 10 reach the water at
night. Once In the ocean. a clear
night. a strong heart, Hawaiian blood
a surf board. what more did I want
The native nodded. He knew that
Kflawea had been IN no danger Of
sharks as long as his body was in mo-
tion. and he knew that improbaO as
it might seem TO others that with a
surf board en- which to rest at inter
walls and a guiding star he could easily
swim through the night BY morning
the island Of Oahu could be seen and
by night reached.
With a mighty effort the lad pulled
himself together. in spite OF the entrea-
ties Of his friend. and begged for a suit
Of clothes. Heaping a thousand bless
ings upon he head of his deliverer he
set out for the wedding.
AS he ha3tened forward the familiar
scenes sent a twingeing pain to his
heart. Everything here was un-
changed. but for him all was altered
The very trees seemed to cry out Gun
clean." and he rushed by In guilty
fright. The garden was reached. Soft.
luxurious strains OF happy music
sounded In his ears in maddening mel
ody- She was within. the center OF all
attraction. and soon would be given
forever to his rival. What il he should
be too late? The stars blinked on as
inscrutable as ever.
Suddenly a figure in spotIess white
stepped full into the moonlight He
was about to run like a detected thief.
when. taking another look, he recog-
nized and was in turn recognized by
Kaipo. He felt the hot blood rush TO
his head and in that wild pulsation
forgot that blood was tainted
He took a step forward expecting his
former sweetheart TO raise hue and cry.
but she merely advanced slowly 10
meet him with dreamy. fascinated eyes.
Il knew you would come 10 save me-"
she murmured softly. as he. forgetful
Of those long burning days on MoIokai.
clasped her in his worthless. though
still powerful arms. Love is mfghtier
than death.
One hour passed and then another
and the guests grew curious. then
alarmed. A search was instituted for
the bride. but though they searched
diligently and long no trace OF her could
De FOUND. Ihe report that ktlaWea
was missing reached Honolulu. But II
was generally supposed that be had
drowned himself on Kaipo's wedding
night. though his body was never
washed ashore.
A year passed and Honolulu was
filed with strangers. The story OF
Kaipo was remembered only by a few
natives. One day an American OF a
curious turn Of mind. poking around IN
some old caves. stumbled upon two
skeletons, one a male. ono a female.
Also he found a strange old ring En-
graved upon It was the one word
"Kaipo." The story spread broadcast
Of the escape Of the leper and how he
had set out to take one last look at his
sweetheart.
On old grass mats to-day the story OF
devotion is told and young native boys
think with envy Of a man who could
swim those miles with only a surf
board on which to rest: and maidens
ponder deeply If ever there will be one
with whom they would go away 70 die
Of love and starvation and that one a
Leper Leander.
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Milly's FOrtune
By Martha n. Williams

give me the FIRST three waItzes to-
night"
Why. How DO you known" Milicent
Morris began. amazed.
Hardy looked at her with twinkling
eyes. You forget there is a speaking
likeness OF you over Billy Graham's
mantel at Yale" he said. THAT re-
minds me-BiIly's my cousln-Im John
Hardy at your service-and Just now
seeking asylum from my natural or
unnatural protectors"
Then come home with US. Ask him.
Betty-Betty's head Of the house. >"
BIilly returned promptly. Hardy look
ed entreaty at Betty. who answered II
Hospitality enough. Thus five minutes
later he found himself walking be-
twee the two into an adorable old gar
den, and on to a big, white silent
house, the very picture Of restfulness.
Yes, it is nice. I love IT ali-every
stick and stone and blade of grass"
Milly said when he exclaimed over
the charm of everything. That's the
trouble" she went on. "I want TO
live here always, and Billy says when
we are married and settled down 1t
will have to be over there. He ought
to have Betty. not me. She likes
things new and gorgeous and well
kept. II had my fortune wouldn't
change much here-only PUT sound
posts to the gates and plant orchards
and-yes, and have a brand-new rose
garden that shouldn't put our old
flowers out Of countenance-"
Don't talk so, Milly. Mr.. Hardy
will think you're out OF your head.
She does get a little that way when
you start her on her fortune" Betty
said, half severely, half apoIogetically,
the lest words OF course to Hardy.
For a minute he did not answer-he
was staring intently at the cameo in
the recovered bracelet. Let me look
at that, please" he said, holding out
his hand for it. The carving is
peculiar-stilI I seem TO have seen it
before"
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HO6O eravenly hies
W !" !: :. !: : ]: :. :.
lNTT9RFNEl mere discomfort Oft
1EWAi NEhE entimes runs into
$W1fVTIA danger. John Hardy
0WMMcA proved the fact
NEI0NhoL when, IN an effort TO
s-FTSz1t - escape the hustle of
preparations for his
Gunt's CMrs. Graham) big party, he
took q tempting wood path and came
al unawsres upon two very pretty
girls. One stood, the moral and pattern
OF fnnpatience: the other. half bent, was
eagerly searching through the grass
and tangle Of the pathside. now part
ing its greenery with two slim white
HANDS. now letting the hands fall at
her side, while she stopped lower. peer
ing at some small, bare space.
4 can't come. Betty" he heard the
searcher say plaintively. You know
the bracelets my mascot-Aunt Helen
SAID so when she gave it TO me-"
- mighty Door mascot" Betty re-
torteG I'D throw IL away rather than
wear rubbish thing. It's ten years
since you got H. and we are just the
snrre-poor as church mice. yet bound
to is1e up 10 the Morris name. Besides
nothirg but bad luck could hang about
that lifi.c old ugly cameo"
HaICy drew back embarrassed. Evil
dentiv he was hearing things not
uaearf FOR stranger ears. He was on
the point n running away when a cry
Of triumph. turning quickly to terror,
arrested him. Instantly he darted for
nard-to see the mascot's owner up
right snd rigid. staring at a twis where
her brscelet hung just above the head
OF coiled and Kissing snake.
How ever shall ] get it?" the girl
demanded. laying her hand appealingly
on his arm. while Betty looked on
aghsst Hardy smiled down at her,
made z stroke or two with his stout
cane. nung away the writhing reptile,
then picked the bracelet out Of its green
ambush and held II toward it's owner.
saying easily, There. Miss Morris.
Now ] claim n reward. You are to
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Islands but one serpent Giides he
along SO softly In the tall grass that he
is not seen or heard. He has no warn
ing rattle nor does he coll before he
springs. His fang carries with II no
pain until the poison reaches the heart.
Black turns the blood and the rush Of
II stupefies the brain and kills the
strength Of life-hope. For this wound
there is no cure. Natives old and un-
able TO cope with the rush Of civiliza-
ton welcome the sting Of this serpent
and call IL the happy death" But to
the young and strong who see far
ahead Of them long years OF hopeless
ness, separated from all that makes life
bearable-what? Those bitten by this
insidious reptile are carried away to an
island Of their own. On one side Of their
settlement stretches the cold sea, on
the other side rises an insurmountabls
cliff guarded by unsleeping watchers.
No escape seems possible.
The leper boat rocked idly from side
TO side waiting for the stricken. a
woman frantic and ungovernable plead
ed with the stolid officers to allow her
to accompany her lover. she clung to
him tenaciously and kissed him pas
sionately in spite Of the efforts of the
men TO tear her away.
mo, Kaipo,' said an officer gently,
you know IT is impossible for US to al
low you to sacrifice your life and spend
1t with him. Kilwea here himself would
not allow it, even If he could"
She glanced at her lovers hopeless
face and finding that all persuasion
was wasted upon the hardened men
she snatched the cigarette from the
leper's mouth and, placing IT in her
own, smoked IL in utter defiance Of the
officers.
At last ii was over. The little steam
er pulled out-pulled out with only a
leper on board. Only a leper. Yet he
looked so strong. so young! II she
could only know that he was going TO
take that long. long. last mysterious
sleep she would bear II. But that-oh
Cod She clenched her hands and lean
ed against a post for support.
And the lone one on deck watched
with streaming eyes until her form
faded away and then he turned his
eyes to the city and the green hills
beyond.
Paradise Of the Pacifcl Yes, for it
held his Eve. and he was leaving it
for helli
The curling smoke rose from the
chimneys. the flags huttered from the
steamers in the harbor. One large
transport returning TO San francisco
from Tar away Manila was hyiny
long. narrow pennant, the pennant
meaning "Homeward bound" The hot,
scalding tears rushed for the first time
10 his eyes. A food Of self pity swept
over him. What did those two words
mean TO the hundreds OF tired soldiers
on board? He thought Of the ones left
behind. sleeping meath a tropical sun
and envied even them. Yet he had
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lore ard loud, The sound Of eucalalies
sid taro patches could be heard sc-
oou pSnying the voices singing the bu a
d. .Lslc.
This was no ordinary feast, or ''lusu."
his Was Kaipo's birthday feast and
The pig enveloped in Il leaves and filled
with hot stones had been baking in the
ground for hours. The food had been
laid on the floor OF the long iani or
porch and each neishbor had brought
her best csiabash 20 decorate the table
For throughout the islands. from the
garden called Kauai on the north 10
Eawsii on the south. no native girl was
more popular than Kaipo. With those
great brown eyes she had turned the
head Of many a lad OF her own race
and after seeing her dance, for she
was 2 Hula maiden. many a haole or
u hite man had begged her TO be his
bride.
But she had no thought save for Kill
sVea, q fisher lad from the isle Of
Maui. even though OF late he had
grown moody and morose and seemed
20 studiousiy avoid her. And no more
dio he touch her hand or beg e kiss at
parting, as IN the days that were gone.
The sound OF music increased and
Kaipo's eyes were bright as she grace
fully kept time TO the sound; but not
even the plaudits OF the whole company
could keep away the dull pain at her
heart as she glanced at Kilawea lean
ing sullenly against the tapa cloth by
the door.
Nainly she searched her brain for
the reason for this change in her lover.
Then a spirit Of madness entering her
heart: she smiled at his rival and beck
oned him 10 stand forth and finish the
dance with her She saw her lovers face
grow stern with pain and he turned TO
80 just as a stranger put his hand upon
his arm and whispered something to
him. The look of hopeless pain deep
enf6 c on his face and with one last
glimpse at the apparently joyous dane
ers he strode out. accompanied by the
stranger.
The morning after the dance dawned
far and lovely. The beauty Of a morn
irg IN the islands Of the Pacific is past
description. One drinks deep of the
glory Of IT, forgetting the monday heat
70 follow in the blissful enjoyment OF
the present
Ksipo awoke with a load upon her
heart At first she thought IL must be
the effect OF some hdeous dream. Then
she remembered KilaWea's face.
-kaipo." chow Queerly her mothers s
voice sounded as she bent ever herr
Gear. ] know you can easily bear
what ] have 20 tell you, for you and
KilaUea have not seemed good friends
Of late. The news has just come. He
must 20 10 holokaL Kilawea is a
lepert"
a leper," screamed Kaipo, bounding
from her bed, her eyes wide with hor-
ror.
Yes" said her mother sadly. ''and
they say he has known it for a long
time. and they take him away at 5
tonight"
The girl sank back upon the bed
nearly Speechless. At last her lips
moved.
AT tonight" she mechanically re-
peated.
There is on the beautiful Hawaiian
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been rold tnat it took a brave man to
face death. 1t seemed TO him just
then that ii took brave man to face
life-his life.
The vessel rounded Diamond Head
and unable longer to bear the sight
he went below.
Two years had passed since the moon
smiled gayly down upon the crowd of
dancers in the old native house, and
tonight 1t looked upon a similar scene.
Only Kaipo was not among the dan
GERS. She stood in bridal robes leaning
against the tapa cloth by the door.
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.E tropiesI rwl-
light had fallen anc
the air was heavy
with the strong
odor OF the flowers
OF Honolulu. In an
old native house
the laughter wss
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-09
Hoyt's s'A Bunch Of Keys.

Fun will reign supreme at Germania
Opera House on Monday evening Dec.
l4th when Gus B thner's 20 century
comedians will present Chas. 81. Hoyts
first great success "A Burch of Keys"
in a brand new dress 1903 odel, and
geared up to 100 Everything this
season is said to be absolutely new ex-
cept the name, The songs. dancing,
aud specialities are all new. bright and
sparkling as the rosy morn and Mana
aeer Bothner with his little Ratchet
and grubbing hoe has literally obliter-
ated the chestnut tree. Bevy of
pretty girls, without which no doyt
play could be complete. are sure to be
like pair of gloves. ION hand" and an
enjoyable evening is assured.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-09
w. o. W. Elect Officers.

Hawkeye Camp No rs, of the Wood
men of the World held their annual
election of officers at their regular
meeting, on Saturday evening. The
following officers were7 elected
Consel Commander, B. II. Foderberg.
Adviser Lieutenant Ed Messenbrink
Clerk, W. R. Kirkpp.
Banker, U.,G. Randolph.
Camp Physician, DIR. Plimpton.
Watchman, Floyd Smith.
Sentry, r. E. Cole.
Manager, g. L. Caswell.
Some of the officers were elected for
the first time. but the majority were
elected to succeed themselves. B. H
Foderberg was third termer. The
fact that Mr.. Foderberg was elected
for the third term shows that the camp
has great confidence in him.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-09
Pythians Elect Officers,

AT a regular meeting of Dowdal
Lodge No. 80 K. of P. held Monday
evening, the regular election of officers
was held for the ensuing year The
following officers were elected
James Armstrong. c. C,
Geo. Sp1echer, V. c.
Homer Partridge. P
Everett Kemp M. A
w. C. Rollins, K. R. S.
w, M McLennan, M. F.
Albert Helsley NJ. E.
Jerry Davis. /. G.
Harry Carpenter, o G.
E. r. Tucker, M. w.
6. L. Caswell, ]. l. Gibson, w D.
Luney, Trustees.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-09

l. a. Mains, was over from Charter
Oak on Tuesday,
On November % a son was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Poorman. of Seward
Neb., formerly os Denison.
The insurance adjuster for the life
insurance of Mir. Schiller, recently de.
ceased. was in Denson on Monday
Jay Myers, of Deloit, is serving on
the petit jury this weei,. He goes home
every evening, and returns the aext
morning
There will be meeting of the
Women's Federation next on Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 O'clock with Mrs. c,
L Voss
The Yoemans will hold their election
on Saturday evening of this week. The
foreman is anxious that there be a good
attendance.
Fred Soehl, who is attending college
ct Lincoln. Neb., has been quite i'll the
past .hree weeks, but is reported much
better at present.
a3M. Haskins janitor of the West
Brick school building, has been quite
sick for the past week. Mr. Rose IS
taxing his pace during his illness.
Mrs VIM. Goudie and chadrep of
Sioux City, spcnt three days of last
week at the home OF Mrs. Go-die,s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. /, Gillmor, of
Denison.
Last week Mr.. E, Gulick was notified
by telegram that his brother.in-law.
MI. Smith, living i'll California, had
died suddenly. The immediate cause
OF his death was pneumonia.
Inc Modern Woolmen will hold a
meeting on Wednesday evening of this
week for the purpose of elect.ng officers
Tor the ensuing year. A good attend
ance OF the members is desired.
The Catholic Reading Circle viii,
meetat the school hall next SUNDAY
evening at o'c'ock These meetings
are proving very interesting: the nro-
gram for Sunday evening will be one
OF the best presented this season.
Ralph Cassaday is expected home
from Lincoln, Neb.. next week. Heis
amending college at that place. He
says that Mr. and Ms. Failor have dove
everything for the Denison boys who
are in school there. and have entertain.
ed for them number of ii .es
In another column will be fornd an
interesting letter from Clarence Eric
son. VINO has recently gone to the naval
station IN California, and has secured .
good position. Clarence is BRIGHT
young man, and as he says IN his letter
IL is nara TO keep good man down. .
yesterday was Holyday in the
Cathoilc church and services were held
at 10 O'Clock IL is the feast of the
immaculate Conception of she Mother
OF Christ; who the chur !, teaches in
view OF the merits of h Divine Son
was preserved by special privilege
from the sin of Adam.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w w J.oL-
son will be pleased to learn that che ;s
steadily improving. from the effects Of
al opefati performed recently at
Kansas City She has been in the hos.
pital there for about four weeks NJ
Jackson was present Wen the oner-
alton was performed, and he saws it was
entirely satisfactory and successful