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"Go right In" said Uncle Terry, IAN

"Go right In" said Uncle Terry, "an'
don't stop ter knock; yen find the
wimmin folks right glad ter see We,
an I'll take keer o. the boss"
With Tclly 1t had been n long, dreary
winter. Her only consolation had been
the few letters from the only man
who had ever uttered n word of love
to her, and how eagerly they had been
read again and again.
At times, when the cold d~esolation OF
winter was Mt Its w~orst1only maidenly
reserve had kept her from writing him
that her loneliness and heart hunger
YER more han she could bear.
She had no inkling of his coming,
and when Uncle Terry badc him enter
the house she was alone in the sitting
Don laying the table, while Aunt
Lissy was i'm the kitchen cooking sup
per. She heard the click of the front
door latch and, stepping into the little
hall rs the door slowly opened, she
met the man who for five long months
had never been absent from her
thoughts.
A glad cry escaped her, and then
When Aunt Lissy came In and
greeted Albert, if she noticed Telly's
red face n neck no one was the
wiser.
When Uncle Terry came I'm, and
after Telly, as usual, had brought his
house coat and slippers, what n happy
little party was seated at the table.
What IL the ocean surge Numbered
so neal III at times tossed their angry
tears against the windows! Inside
were light, and warmth, and love, and
trust, and all that is hottest I'm human
emotions.
After supper Uncle Terry and Albert
smoked and talked, and when the
said: "Now, my good friends, l have
n little surprise In store for you"
Drawing from an inside pocket a
bulky envelope, and crossing the room
to where Telly sat, he handed 1t to her
with the remark;
IL have the honor and exquisite
pleasure of presenting to you, Miss
Etclka Peterson, sole surviving heiress
and descendant of one Eric Peterson
of Stockholm, your paternal grandpa
ther, these legal documents certifying
to your inheritance of about 100000,
besides various pieces Of real estate rs
yet unappraised."
The effect Of this announcement upon
the three listeners was not exactly
what Albert had anticipated. They
seemed dazed, and Tclly, holding the
big envelope gingerly, rs IL it might
bite her, stared ut Albert. Aunt Lissy
was the first to speak, and Good Lord
a-massy!' came from her In an awcd
whisper.
"Thank God, little grille, you've got
remark, and then, as the probable end
Of Tolly's life with them cast It's shad-
ow athwart his vision, lie bowed his
face upon his hands and added, IL
knowcd 1T 'ud come an we'd lose We,
soo or late"
For an instant Telly looked at Uncle
Terry, and hen she thrust the envel-
ope into his hands and clasped his arm.
Il won't take II, father" she cX-
claimed. Not one penny OF 1t! It's
all yours, and I'll never leave you so
long as you liver Then she began to
sob.
THAR Amt no cause fer worryin' bout
TINT yit, grille" he answered, placing
n hand ON her bowed head, IAN no
need fer We to leave us 'thout We mind
to. We want We allus, long as we kin
keep We, make sure" Then, noting the
dumfounded look on Albert's face, he
added, "Ye mustn't mind Telly's ways,
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Uncle Terry
...By...
CHARLES CLARK MUM
Copyright, 1900. by Loo d Shepard
81 shall dislike to go. after ALL" she

81 shall dislike to go, after ALL" she
said at last, 'but perhaps 1t Is best.
I shall be homesick for g spell, but
then / shall have YOU" Then she
rose and like n big baby crept into
her brothers lap, and, tucking her
sunny head under his chin, whispered:
"Oh, IL you were never going to be
married, BERTHE, L would leave 1T all
and try to De contented. 1 could come
up here every summer, could 1 notf"
Then she added disconsolately: But
you will get married soon. Your beau
tiful island girl will not keep you
waiting SO long"
mo sweetheart and no wife shall
ever lessen my love for you, Alice,
who have been my playmate, my com
panion and my confidant all my life."
When they had discussed the pro-
posed step in all its bearings for n half
hour Albert said: Come, now, sis,
sing q little for me. 1 am hungry to
hear you once more"
She complied willingly, and, as the
piquant voice Of Alice Page trilled
INK iiol iIohl hiiS bulc W SuWhilee
River" and back to "Bonny Eloise"
and "Patter Of the RAIN" Albert lazi-
ly pulled his pipe and lived over his
boyhood days.
When the concert was ended he ex-
claimed: IL will look around before
Christmas and see what kind Of n
fiat can be found, and then when your
school closes you must come down
and visit me and see how you like
Boston,"
"Oh, that will be just delightful,
only you must promise not to tell the
Nasons that l am coming"
"But If they find 1t out Blnnch and
Frank would feel bitterly hurt" he
replied. Remember, they did you the
honor of coming up here to visit you,
and BlaDch has said to me several
times that she hoped you would visit
her this winter"
II should love to-" replied Alice, he's
itatlng, "but-well, 1 will tell you what
we can dove will wait until the day
before am to return, and then we car
call there n evening. They need not
know how long / have been In Bos-
ton"
When morning and departure came
Albert said: II Will do as you wish,
sweet sister, and unless some Of the
Nasons should meet us at a theater I
imagine 1t will work all right, only II
Is q little rough on Frank"
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was n bower OF ferns and clusters of
red bunch berries, and every man,
woman and child that dwelt on the
island was there.
Then, after Albert and Telly had
halted in the fern covered porch to
utter the simple but sacred words that
bound them for life, the gladstone
party gathered and made merry ut the
tables.
The sun was low in the west ere
Telly kissed the tear wet faces of
Uncle Terry and Aunt Lissy and the
Gypsy sailed away. Ia to SEWARD
the purple line of coming night was
slowly creeping I'm, and side by side on
the little knoll where stood II low
white headstone those two sat and
watched her pass out of their lives.
When only the wide ocean was visible
and the line of shadow had crept up
to the wave washed rocks beneath
them, Uncle Terry ros
WED best go In, Lissy," he said.
And she saw that she must Lead him,
for he was blinded with tears.
THE END,
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An Ane of 1IRR.

The human ape of the Hippodrome Is
not without its parallel in former days.
An eighteenth century chronicle tells
us that In 1888 "a most uncommon
creature was brought from Carolina.
1t was n female, whose height was
about -four feet and In every part
Formed like n woman except the head,
which nearly resembled an ape She
walked upright and sat down to her
food and fed herself as n human crea-
ture. 1t was supposed to he the female
of the creature which is called CHM
panzee, OF the mock man" a charm
ing touch is 'ded In the remark, "Sho
expressed great respect for n boy who
was on board the ship with her and
seemed very unhappy at his absence"
london Globe.
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CHATTER XII.

HN A Y1HEN on the morning of her
wv departure from Boston Alice
~ES7%y55o stood beside the train ex-
kES&GA changing the usual goodby
words with her brother, she was sur
prised at being joined by Blanch and
Frank. The former brought her q
basket of lunch, sent with her mothers
compliments, and the latter an elabo-
rate bouquet of flowers.
II want to kiss you goodby," said
Blanch, and when the two had en-
braced, Alice kissed her brother and
took her seat No n apparently no
ttced that Frank was not on the plat
form when the train started, and when
1t was we'll under way Alice was as
tonishcd to see him enter the car.
You Will not object to my company
home, Will your he asked. II thought
you might be lonesome, and as l have
not had a chance to talk to you since
you came to Boston / decided to go up
with you. 1 can come back Oh the
night train, or If o prefer to ride
alone 1 can get Off at the next station"
"Oh, no; / am very glad Of your
company" she replied, "and 1t was
good of you to think Of 1t. 1t Is a long
ride, and / have had such n nice time
/ should have been disconsolate. You
did not know" she added archly, that
one reason / came to Boston was to
look Mt fats. Bert wants US 20 come
here and keep house for hlm-Aunt
Susan and me-"
And are you going to do 1t? I hope
SO, for that would give me a chance to
take you to the theaters."
"No, the plan is off for the present."
she answered. mot but that / would
like to, but we think 1t Is not best for
Aunt Susan"
For an hour they trundled along
through the snow clad country, chat
ting commonplace, and then Alice
said, did you meet the island girl
last summer that you told me Bert had
fallen In love within"
"0nly once. Bert invited her and
the old lady OF board the Gypsy and
introduced them. They remained only
long enough to look the yacht over. ]
left that day"
What did you think OF this girl?"
asked Alice hastily. "Tell me what
she looks like"
"She has n beautiful figure and eyes
like yours, which you know are what
/ admire, only they are not so full of
mischief. They have n faraway look
that makes you think her thoughts are
a thousand miles away"
How was she drcsscd?"
"Oh, 1 haven't the least idea," was
the answer. "Shc might have worn
calico for all / could tell. The only
thing I car remember Is that her dress
was tight fitting and very plain"
Alice smiled.
"Those farGway eyes must have N
tranced you, your description Is so
lucid" she replied sorcastically. "How
long did Bert stay there after you came
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sway?"
l"Only q few days. / asked
him. I told him to keep and use the
GYPSY as long as he wanted, and then
1 cut stick for Blanch and-Sandgate."
He seemed to dwell upon the little
outing, and Alice, noticing this, fought
shy Of the subject.
"Well, how do you like my naughty
mother now" he asked, "lf that Is a
fair QucstionY
81 think she Is the most gracefully
charming hostess | ever met, and you
ought to be proud of her. You con-
veyed II wrong impression of her to
me the first time [ met YOU"
81 am sorry If 1 did," replied Frank.
az did not mean to. Mother fell In love
with you the night You sang, and 1
knew she would. That is why l al
most begged you to sing"
When the hills of SYNDICATE were
visible he said, IL have an hour before
the returning train an2 Just time
enough to sec you safely home"
Alice looked ut him with surprise.
And that Is your idea of my hospi-
tality," She exclaimed, "to let you go
away like that? The morning train is
the earliest one you can escape on,
and If L am not good enough company
for you this evening, YOU "A so and
call on Abby Miles,
What Il surprised and glad old lady
Aunt Susan was when tho two stepped
off the train.
Don't mind me, Aunt Susan" Frank
said with easy familiarity. 81 am not
n visitor, 1 am II big brother escorting
II lone sister home"
How kindly that wrinklcd face
beamcd on him behind her spcctacles
while he insisted that she stand by
and let him %unharncss md see to the
horse as h directed. And how will
ingly he carried baskets of wood in
and started the parlor fire.
al did not know you could make
yourself so useful" Alice observed.
When supper was owe he asked her
all manner of questions about her
school, when she mean to open 1t
again, how the old miller was, what
had become of the boat, how the mill
pond looked In winter, and had she
been there since the day she gathered
lilies. always back to that spot" she
thought.
When he asked her to sing "The
Last Rose of Summer" she exclaimed
with n pretty pout: II do not want
to sing that. 1t reminds me how scared
1 was when L sang it last
"But YOU brought tears into most Of
IL eyes that night"
DO YOU want TO weep againi" she
asked archly, looking up at him and
smiling. "If you say YOU do, 1 will
sing it,"
NO" he answered, and then hcsitat-
ing n moment added: 81 do not feel
that way tonight. l may when train
time III tomorrow
Her eyes fell, and rising quickly,
like n scared bird anxious to escape,
turned away.
But n strong hand claspcd one OF
hers, and then she heard him say: cam
| to go away tomorrow happy or mis-
cradle? You know what / came up
here to ask. You know what | have
worked and studied and waited for all
the long year since first l saw you and
for whom L have tried to become n
useful nan In the world instead OF an
idler. 1t was to win you and to ask
this that L came here today"
Then she felt an arm clasp her waist
and a voice that trembled a little say:
answer me, sweet Alice, is 1t yes or
nor"
And then he felt her supple form
yield n trlfe, and as he gathered her
close in his arms her proud head
to,,,hol b;y .J,n,-Nlnr
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CHAPTER NLII.

IN q YIilEN rune lau again ClUu
wv Sandgatc's hills and village
@ySsTE with green and Spanglcd its
G&EgJ meadows with daisies there
occurred two events of sacred import
to four young people.
The first was Il wedding in the viii
lagc church where the sweet voice of
Alice Page had oft been heard and
where now as II bride she walked tim
idly to the altar.
Her pupils, aided by their parents,
had turned the church into Il bower OF
green, frightened by every flower that
grew In field or garden. Even the old
mill pond contributed its share, and
the altar was white with lilies. Al
most every resident of the town was
present, and the aged miller sat in one
corner and watched with wistful eyes.
The Mason family, with Aunt Susan
and Albert, shared the front pew.
Two weeks later occurred the other
event, when the Gypsy steamed into
the Cape harbor and II select party
became the guests of honor at Uncle
Terry's home. Long tables, dcckcd
with flowers and loaded with the best
Aunt Lissy could prepare, stood under
the trees in front. The little porch
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Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
Better than a Doctors Prescription.

Mr.. j. w. Turner, of Truhart, Va,
SAYS that Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets have done him more good
than anything he could get from the
doctor. If any physician in this country
was able to compound a medicine that
would produce such gratifying results
in cases of stomach trouble, biliousness
or constipation, his whole time would
be used in preparing this n medicine.
For sale by Laurens Drug Co. and DIR.
b. f. Posey. 44-4t
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of the Mason residence. To be taken In
hand, MS 1t were, by n cultured and
wealthy young lady, and to have q liv-
cried and obsequious coachman on duty
to convey them anywhere and every
where was n new experience. 1t was
not long ere Alice began to feel her
self quite Mt home in the Mason family
and 10 notice that Mrs. Mason treated
her in n motherly way.
~ see that you are fond Of your lit
tie charges" she said, after Alice had
described her school and some Of the
peculiarities of her pupils who wore
Outgrown roundabouts or calico pima
fores. and I suppose they grow fond
Of you as we'll"
II try to make them" replied Alice,
"and 1 find hat is the easiest way to
govern them. / seldom have to punish
any one. In n way, children are like
grown people, and a little tact and n
few words said in the right way are
more potent than fear of punishment"
and do you not find life In so small
a place rather ~monotonousf' asked
Mrs. Mason.
ooh, yes" replied Alice, ut is not
much like city life. 1t is delightful to
have theaters and the excitement of
social duties, as I imagine you have
all the time, and yet / am not sure 1
should like 1t. 1 fancy once I'm awhile
I should sigh for n shady spot I'm the
woods In summer where 1 could read
a book or hear the birds sing. 1t Is
only In winter that 1 should like to live
In the city"
Alice's stay In Boston passed rapidly
until only two days were left, when
Blanch said to her, II have invited q
few of my friends here to meet you to-
night, and 1 want you to sing for me-"
"Oh, please do not ask that" replied
Alice hastily. II do not sing well
enough"
But you sing in church, and that Is
much harder"
THAT Is nothing" answered Alice,
smiling. mot one in ten Of those
country people know one note from N
other. Here all your friends hear the
finest operate singers, and 1 would cut
a sorry figure In contrast"
"But you will sing Just once to please
me, won't youf" pleaded Blanch.
II will not promise. I will see how
many are here and how my courage
holds out"
When that evening came Blanch
waited until Alice had become some
what acquainted with the little gather
ing and the reserve had worn away,
when she went to her and, putting one
arm around her waist, whispered,
Come, now dear, just one little song;
only one to please me- At first Alice
thought to refuse, but her pride came to
the rescue, and the feeling that she
would show her friend hat she was
not a timid country girl gave her the
needed courage, and she arose and
stepped across the room to the grand
piano that stood in one corner. Her
cheeks were flushed, and a defiant our
was on her lips, and then without a
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CHAPTER Kill.

f"1HE winter had passed md
March returned when one
@RsTSSTS morning Albert received a
@ESNj bulky envelope bearing the
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XXXyIII.

TlHE proposed change did not
i @ to disturb Aunt Susan
5S|sNY much, although Alice noticed
StSSg that she was more quiet than
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"Turn Drugery
Into PaStime"
USE THE
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-02-15

of youth and rounded outline to
faded cheek will get all the work he
can handle and the latest piece of ap.
paratus which has been suggested for
this purpose is shown herewith. If you
should come suddenly upon female
acquaintance displaying two hornlike
things sticking from her mouth you
may conclude that she is undergoing
the newest process for Pumping
cheeks.
The device made use of consists of
pair of metal arms with two of the
extremities filed with cheek pieces, "
conforming substantially to the shape
of the cheeks. This is thrust into the
mouth and under the cheeks and when
distended to the utmost is locked in
that position and allowed to remain
there as long as convenient. The in.
ventor of this device claims that there
is no further excuse for sunken
cheek and that woman may defy the
attacks of time by simply making use
of the machine, which keeps the flesh
of her face as firm and round as that
of the 16-year-old girl.
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Plea for an Onerlna.

There is a difference between an Of
fering and a collection in the mind OF
at least one well-known colored
preacher, who is persistent when he
announces that he wants money for
any certain object. Not a great while
ago. when 1t came time to announce
the collection. which is deposited on
the table in front of the pulpit in full
view of the minister, he said: II want
a offering dis morning and not col.
lection. Maybe you don't know 1t, but
dere is a difference between a collec-
ton and Offering A Offering is
what you give out of your heart and a
collection is anything dat Is left over.
When you give offering dere is more
heart in II than dere is in collection.
Remember bredren and sistern. II is a
offering dat ! want dis mawnin."
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Puzzled by the Law.

Librarian Putnam of the Congress.
sional library tells a story of a col
ored man who came into the library
a few days ago and asked one of the
assistants for good law book" He
explained that one of his neighbors
intended to sue him, and he wanted to
get a book so he could find out the
law.
The clerk gave him copy of a book
called Every Man His Own Law
yer" The colored man sat down at
one of the desks and turned the
pages of the book for an hour. Then
he came to the desk of the assistant
and said.
Deed, boss, CANT you git me
sumpin' easier? Dis we're is d fifth edi
ton. CANT have d fust edition
Mebbe | c'u'd understan' dat. amt
bin gittin' on right smart with dis
yere fifth one. "ABaltimore News.
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Comforts of Travel.

The porter on the California Limited
this winter will be prepared to press .
gentleman's trousers while he waits.
This is . new wrinkle, introduced for
the beneft of tastidious dressers. 1t
isn't absolutely necessary to carry
along an extra pair of trousers, either;
the porter works while you sleep.
On this luxurious train daily market
reports are received by wire; there
are the latest morning and evening
newspapers issued en- route. fine sta
tionery, library of western books and
current magazines. A Whitley exer-
ciser for those who wish to keep up
their athletics, and electric curling
irons for the ladies' are other travel
comforts.
The Santa Fe intends to keep its
fast flyer at the front.
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A FELLOW FEELING.
Why She Felt Lenlent Towards the
Drunkard.


Drunkard.
A great deal depends ON the point OF
view. A good temperance woman was
led, in a very peculiar way, to revise
her somewhat harsh judgment Of the
poor devil who cannot resist his cups
and she is now the more charitable.
She writes:
For many years was a great suf-
ferer from asthma. Finally my health
got so poor that found | could not lie
down, but walked the floor whilst 9th
ers slept. | got so nervous | could not
rest anywhere.
Specialists told me | must give up
the use of coffee-the main thing that
| always thought gave me some relief.
| consulted our family physician, and
he. being coffee fiend himself, told
me to pay no attention to their ad-
vice. Coffee had such charm for me
that In passing a restaurant and get
ting whiff Of the fragrance | could
not resist a cup. | felt very lenient
towards the drunkard who could not
pass the saloon. Friends often urged
me to try Postum, but | turned a deaf
ear. saying, That may do for people to
whom coffee is harmful, but not for
me-coffee and I will never part
AT last, however, bought pack
age of Postum, although | was sure
could not drink 1t. | prepared 1t as
directed, and served 1t for breakfast.
Well, bitter as l was against 1t,
must say that never before had |
tasted a more delicious cup of coffee!
From that day to this (more than two
years. | have never had a desire for
the old coffee. My health soon re.
turned; the asthma disappeared, | be.
gan to sleep well and in short time
| gained 20 pounds in weight
"One day | handed my physician
the tablets he had prescribed for me,
telling him had no use for them. He
stayed for dinner. When | passed him
hi coffee cup he remarked: I am glad
TO zoe you were sensible enough not
to let yourself be persuaded that coffee
was harmful. This is the best cup OF
coffee | ever drank he continued;
the trouble is so few people know
how to make good coffee When he
got his second cup | told him he was
drinking Postum. He was incredu
lous, but | convinced him, and now he
uses nothing but Postum in his home
and has greatly improved in health
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Look in each package for the IA
nous little book, THE Road to Well
! VILE"