Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-01-21

Captain George Ettingham is worth"
81 have no idea, have you"
mot the least. Why not write and
give her q frank account Of the facts?
If the old lady wants to add some Of
the spicy fragrance of life to children,
here is her opportunity. Let Ford send
her photographs of the burned district,
including the swarms of children like
those out there now. and let US leave
It to her to give what she will"
''That is good. Will you write the
letter"
mo; you write it She knows you
by reputation. am nobody to her."
every we'll. will write the letter.
You and Mr.. Ford secure the photo
graphs"
Gordon and Ford went out that aft
ernoon and secured several photo
graphs taken by newspaper men at
the time of the fire itself. In two
days the group was made up and. to-
gether with Miss Andrews letter, sent
on to Mrs. Captain George Efingham.
as strong a plea for parks and play
grounds as human language and the
camera ever presented Gordon read
the letter and marveled at 1t. 1t set his
heart afire. 1t made him long for mil.
lions to give, to buy up city deserts and
transform them into paradise. 1t was
the reading Of this letter that caused
him to wonder with increased amaze
ment at the extravagant and heart
less wickedness of luxurious civiliza-
ton that spends more on the things 1t
eats that are unnecessary In one day
than it gives to feed starved childhood
| In a year. If Jesus were here on the
earth again, would he not say to the
rich men and women in the cities:
"Woe unto you. hypocrites! Calling
yourselves, many Of you, by my name,
yet living in needless luxury. pamper-
ing your bodies, seeking pleasure and
ease, while the blood of little children
spatters the wheels Of your carriages
as you drive haughtily through the
streets! And ye cry: Lord. Lord, have
not gone to church? Have not paid
the highest pew rent and attended d.
vine service regularly In my own
church and given something annually
to support missionsT Yes: verify, you
have done these things, but for every
dollar to religion and charitable work
you have spent hundredfold on your
own self satisfied existence. Verify ye
have received your reward. But the
time is coming when there shall be
weeping and grinding Of teeth, when
you see little ones you have despised
entering into the kingdom Of heaven
and you yourselves shut out and hear
me say: Depart from me. I never
knew your"
Before the letter to the old lady had
gone its way to do It's errand, while the
settlement workers waited in suspense
for it's results, Miss Andrews received
a letter by messenger. She read it and
quietly placed it in John Gordon's
hands. The letter was from Iuella.
My Dear Miss Andrews-I inclose q
check for s., 900, which may be OF use to
you in relieving some OF the distress
caused by the recent terrible disaster In
Bowen street. I hope to be able soon to
add to this. Will you kindly inform Mr..
morning and is at his office? With best
wishes. am heartily yours,
LUELLA MARSH
Gordon read the letter through with
out looking up. He knew that Miss
Andrews had heard Of his former rela-
ton to Luella through the sensational
accounts printed by the News.
He handed the letter back, simply
saying:
'The money will be useful just now."
In reality he regarded the gift as con-
science money. Luella was disturbed
over her fathers responsibility for the
whole unnecessary horror. She sent q
thousand dollars to ease her feelings.
But would hundred or even million
times a thousand dollars ever bring
back to life the creatures that went
down to death with the tenement?
Would it ever restore to health and Joy
the scores of MANNED and broken
wretches that fingered on in torture
and lifelong dependence?
His heart was cold toward this wom-
an who had once been dearer than all
the world to him. At the same time
he knew that the sight Of her beautiful
face would appeal to the old feelings.
81 am going to see Mr.. Marsh" he at
last said briefly as II he felt the silence
was becoming embarrassing.
"Can you persuade him to give us
the site Of the double decker for part
Of our proposed parkT' Miss Andrews
asked calmly.
II don't know. He has acted the
coward in running away. don't know
how deep his feelings have been
touched, whether they have worked
down to his pocketbook or not. but I'll
90 and see him."
"You will not lose your temper"
The question came with quiet tone
of gentle caution that Gordon felt
sounding in his ears as he entered MIR.
Marshs office. 1t guided him with un-
usual influence to check the indignant
impulse that otherwise might have
made him say or do the unnecessary
thing.
MIR. Marsh greeted him with evident
| embarra ssment.
"Glad to see you. Gordon" he said.
shaking hands cordially.
"Are youT Gordon thought. But he
simply said:
81 don't need to tell you what my er-
rand is, Mr.. Marsh"
THAT unfortunate fire; 1-yes-of
course-I know. Business interests