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Evening journal., 1905-12-26
THE FLATTE RER
BY GEORGE HIBBARD
SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS.
Miss Miriam Whiting. a Young and
pretty girl goes about latterng people 20
get herself Invitations TO parties and
handsome articles she saw I'm the store
and coveted. a great many OF her friends
discover this trait ia her and never take
anything she says.
She meets a Air. Leeds, common
councilman IN whom she becomes inter-
cstcd Their sympathies arc mutual, he
becomes a nattercr and thereby haiss a
talc.
When Miriam tries TO b. pleasant to
Leeds he tells her he thinks she Is fiat
torng. She really cared for Leeds ana
the Thought that he thought her shall
low nattorcr worried her After spending
"a miserable evening Miriam goes 10 her
room where she Is Joined boy Mrs. Brough
who starts to tell her what She Thought
OF her
81 understand. You were clever
enough TO Sc through me-
Il thought that with your-insincem-
ties that you we're all falsc | should
have been wise enough to know differ
entity. But what will you?-to assume
evil Is easy, and always gives one a
proud sense OF superior perspicacity. |
condemned you. Miriam. without a
hearing. and I told Arthur Leeds
"You did it?" the girl murmured,
duly.
Eyes. warned him"
"Why?"
Because like him and admire him,
and | thought you--dangerous.'
That is why ne has said the things
he has"
"He has said something
"He has told me that I am not wor-
thy of regard Of consideration or re-
spect"
impossible"
Perhaps not dircctly-1ut he has
implied that and morc-by word and
action And-and-l love him."
Mrs. Brough sat down quickly in the
chair which she had drawn mp, and
took M,riams hands.
81 know YOU SO well now" she said,
"that at dinner / saw something was
wrong. | did not realize that it was as
bad as that"
I think owed him even last winter,
when I only saw himZheard who he
was-and did not know him. ! admired
and respected and reverenced him. But
he seemed different to me. And today
+ MliAI I HA'N HAAii NtnNNA ~ l'i' HAtA a
little-as much as ] could-of what
thought ] wanted him to know some
thing of the feeling that ! had.
wanted to please him. ] wanted him to
be nice TO me-because pleased him
What said to him was true-true."
She sprang to her feet, and spoke in
deep. tragic tones
.''Irupi" ehc rpncatod "And | have
lost The power of being thought true
My words can only he considered so
many c0anterfeils. have SO often de-
based The trnc metal of sincerity that
anything I say must ring false -ihat
anything may give canro be- taken.
What / said sounded frandu entity in
my own ears. could net forget the
many. many times when J had spOkl n
without meaning or belief. AMI each
speech seemed 90 ne mockery
Though 7 longed with an OF me 10
speak simply and sincerely knowing
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that ! spoke the truth hardly seem
ed to myself to be doing 81. All ap-
peared part, but a repetition of the
many times before when l had played
a part-whon what did was a comedy
Ia farce-a tragedy"
She broke of with a sob
"You have cried wolf pretty often.
ayowed Mrs. Brough
II am Cassandra" said the girl. in.
stantly. "When | wish to be believed /
cannot. When all that is most precious
and dearest to me depends on it / can
mot be trusted. I may speak, but ] shall
not be heard-when all my life is in
being heard know it,"
" You see," said Mrs. Brough, when
told him / thought OF you as you
seemed"
"As I was. don't blame you," Mir
lam cried, bitterly. What / had be-
comet Let me tell YOU She sat down
again, and, with her elbows on her
knees aid her chin on her hands, gazed
fixedly at the other 81 think began
innocently enough. I wanted to be lik-
ed-and ! fen into tie way Of saying
pleasant little things. I tried to make
everybody contented and pleased with
me. That was when ! came out. In
deed, | may say for myself that | had
a sympathetic nature. | could not bear
to see anyone uncomfortable or doubt
ful about themselves or anything,
without trying to help them. Surrey
that was not bad?"
mo said Mrs Brougt, slowly.
Il really wished to help every one"
she continued. "And the hest way that
found to do IL was TO say pleasant
things Il was easy-to0 fatally easy.
When I discovered how popular this
made me kept on. ! continued for
myself what I had really begun for 9th
ers, lnscnsibiy acquired skin. | was
not stupid I had rather gift for
character-and could say exactly the
thing TO each one TO latter them the
most found that I took pleasure in
the exercise of such cleyerncss. There
was a feeling OF power in it-playing
with the foibles and weaknesses Of
mon and women 7 did not see that
was often traficl1ing in unworthiness
and baseness"
'T've no doubt you did harm" con.
lcluded Mrs Brough. People are only
too willing to be encouraged in their
vanitles. don't think. Miriam, that
you were really very good for a per-
sons character"
4 was not very good for my own"
Miriam went on, grimly. Il retro
graded. can see it now. In playing
on the follies and faults Of others.
grew less carcful-less critical myself
Then the family lost It's money Oh.
haven't the poo. excuse that J was la
want that whai ! did was done fiom
any ach of anything essential FOR my
self or others Ours was just a conn.
place. undramatic lOss-with only
need for saving and retrcnchment.
Without the deprivation OF "a single me-
ccssiiy, or comfort. even. Merely the
absence Of tho uNurios. The Injuries.
though, In a way, bad become ncccssi-
Evening journal., 1905-12-26
WASHINGTON.
Holiday Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad


December 2S has been selected as the
date FOR the ersonally-onducted holi-
day tour Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
to Washington. This tour viii cover
a period Of three days. amording ample
time to visit an the principal points Of
interest at the National Capital, IN
cluding the Congressional Library and
the new Corcoran Art Gallery. Rate.
covering railroad transportation for
the round trip and hotel aocommoda-
tons. slS or SlO.5O from Trenton.
Sll50 or 50 from Philadelphia. and
proportionate rates from other points.
according TO hotel selected. Rates
cover accommodations at hotel for two
days. Special side trip to Mount Yer
non.
All tickets good for ten days. with
special hotel rates after expiration OF
hotel coupon.
For itineraries and fun information
apply TO ticket agents. or address Geo.
W. Boyd, general passenger agent.
Broad street Station. Philadelphia.
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Wilminatonian Secs Popc.

Several Of the students Of the Amer
lean College at Rome have been COM
plimented by Pope Plus \ on the rapid
advancement that they are making IN
their studies. Among the number was
Benjamin Kelley Donohoe. of this city,
a son Of General John r. Donohoe. Mr..
Donohoe is in the second year of five
year course OF studies in the Eternal
City. and writes his friends here that
on the Feast Of the Immaculate Com
eeption, December s, he and a number
of his fellow students had audience
with the Pope.
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ENJOYMENT OF THE HOLIDAYS.

DERHAPS never before has charity been dis
pensed with such lavish hand as it has
been during the holiday season Overlooking
hearts heradcd the birth Of the Saviour with a
real manifestation OF his Divine teachings 1t
was practical help and it was an aid that did
the most good.
In every city of this vast and prosperous coun-
try, the purses were opened and assistance rem
dcrcd TO the poor and the unfortunate
No Christian teaching is made more deserved
ly prominent than that OF this sort OF charity
which gladdcns the heart, brightens the mind and
makes us think that aitruism has a place al
least, during certain periods OF the year And
IT IS this spirit that is SO cordially joined in by
persons of all faiths and OF all beliefs
Aftcr all the Christmas idea is the one that
should dominate our every day lille Because
man is SO weak and frail we do not live up to
Ii. But every year it seems that the real mean
ing OF Christmas grows and expands Happy is
the country where it prevails The Evening.
Journal trusts that our many patrons and tbons
ands OF readers enjoyed the festival and are bet
ter as we feel sure we are for SO doing. We
hope that they all will see many more Christ
masses.
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tion might be a duty. but. as every
lmartyrdom, it was more satisfactory
as an ideal than as a fact.
The first opportunity which came to
execute what She had laboriousiy
planned was during the aimiess inoc-
cupation Of after luncheon idleness.
The arrangements for the afternoon
had not yet been concluded. but were
in the careless making. Who should
ride. who should drive; who should
walk; who should go and who should
stay; the what and hither had not
been settled. Leeds strolled to her side.
81 have been trying to speay to
you, but you have avoided me-"
Eyes" she said
"Why?" he asked.
Il am going to tell you the truth.
now" she paused, and looked at
him.
"Why?" he repeated.
Because / think that you are the
most detestabel man | ever saw she
answered, gazing squarely at him.
He started lightly-glanced at her
in surprise, and abruptly sat down on
the diyan beside her.
"oYu have really come to that con-
clusion?" he asked.
Il lave always believed il" she an
swe-ed, firmly.
But YOU said"
"oYu told me that | was a iatterer.
] shall rot be with you any longer.
You wish the truth. You shall have it,"
THAT is what you thought from the
lfirst?' he said. slowly.
yes, she answered. loss clearly. "I
have always understood that you were
most absurdly self-satisfied. That you
are deluded by pose as 20 which you
are SO weak as TO deceive yourself.
That you take yourself with a serious
mess which leads you TO believe that
you are preaching a crusade when you
are only blowing a penny whistle.
That YOU assume that you have made
for yoursef a position and a reputa.
ton which we're made for you"
what do you mean2' he asked.
quietly.
"You have an old name and large
fortune which rendered you conspicu-
ous and made everything easy. The
newspapers have talked CT you only As
they would anyway. Indeed they would
have given more space TO you if YOU
had liking for conducting an automo-
mile painted like a BARRIERS pole than
they have because YOU went into poll
tics. They would have preferred the
striped automobile, but they had to be
content with the reform politics as
the freak of one in your place
"Then you think am-nothing?
you are a rich young man Of as
snred position-spo!led by The wO-ld. -
II thought 4 had. al least, ordinary
common sense
Probably bui still sou have nnduly
lost your head. You would not know
if people were laughing al YOU
Leeds flushed slightly Miriam
caught her breath sharply. and reach
ed forward to take mp fan which lay
within hcr ecach.
ITO FE CONTINUED
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TWO NOTABLE MEN DEAD.

TIE death of Hon. Charles r. Richards, OF
\ Georgetown, untimely as it was, removes
from the State one OF its most prominent and
able men. Mr.. Richards was a good, substan-
tial, all round citizen He was the leader OF the
bar OF Sussex county but his sphere OF activity
in State and church extended throughout the
whole OF Delaware. Because. Tor SO many wears
OF his active career Mr.. Richards political party
was i'll the minority he was not called uRon 10 ill
those public offices for which his abilities most
markedly fitted him. lle was however a dis
iinguished member of Tie Constitutional Con-
,eniion sound in his judgments and clear ia cN-
pressing them. Tic was counsel, during his long
service, IN many important cases. both civil and
criminal chat were tried in SusscN county and
ll's acknowledged legal abilities commanded The
attention and the respect 81 both bench and lar.
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TUESDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1905.
CANDY AND ICE.

nF COURSE lawyers are noted for their
~ ability TO talk That is their business
Easy and smooth. sometimes like the gentle rv-
ulet. often like the mighty torrent and once in
while like the tremendous water falls Of Ma
CARA. words flow from the gentle lips of the
members OF the bar Sometimes the attorneys
talk too much even for other attorneys And
that is the predicament our Superior Court found
itself in.
During the holiday season, when everyone
was thinking OF good cheer and Of presents, and
preparing for enjoyment, our learned Judges
found themselves sitting on case that already
had consumed about eight days No wonder
they protested The only thing about the case
that touches of the holiday season is that IT is
all over an ice machine and the making of candy
But the judges are so busy that doubtless they
cannot find time out OF the court room even to
get any real candy while the Levy Court will
have to furnish new supply OF ice if the case
keeps up much longer
And think of the vision of Chief Justice Lore
The possibility OF the case continuing until
Christmas OF next year. undoubtedly fitted
through his mind as he earnestly urged the law
ycrs not TO prolong the trial until that time
Perhaps the Chief Justice had read of case
IN Italy in which the argument alone OF one at
+ iorney consumed two months Is it probable that
the Delaware court will have TO listen for
two months 10 discussion of candy and ice
and brine. No wonder the outlook is appalling
Ministers who preach an hour sermon, arc
considered rather long takers Bishop Potter
iavors a twenty minute sermon. They tell a
story of Senator Bacon of Georgia that hc wears
watch on the lapel OF his coat TO warn office
hunters that time is precious. Some business
men stick up signs This is my busy day" to
notify their callers TO be brief. We hardly be-
heVc our patient Judges will adopt any such eN-
pedicnt But we don't think they can calmly
ENJOY candy and ice water during the holidays.
They must have had a surfeit of it, We trust
the attorneys will be brief 1t will be a good
resolution 10 make for the New, Year
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MEN AND THEIR DOINGS.

The cniefIaisins manager of tho Wilmington candy
Company has been displaying one of the eturance
doors 90 ihc STORE tho United states Weather ilulloi
postal cards lie Wondered for Time ny people who
lplcaied o h ,onng To lis lace of business stopped
tc Steps. glanced al the dnnr bearing and
then walked down Market street
The other day he was mel hy a friend the street
who seemed surprised 60 him and in the
>0"nNerson i revealed that weather card had
nctl taken FOR death closing notice
iAr cntefprsiue nana-cr rushed back the store
'n" hlked down tho weather report with sigh
ef ssii iaetou' Since thcn business better.
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EnIaroed Office.

In the Equitable Building the Board OF
Trade have secured tho Office adjo nirg
thcir quarters and have had the partition
between the two rooms torn out. making
one large Office. The other Office was form-
erly occupied by Alfred A. Crozier. The
board win now have ample room for the
large crowds which often attend their
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G. A. B. Memorial seruinn..

Sunday afternoon the 6. A. r. wiz
hold their annual memorial services in
the rooms Of Dupont Post. when an
elaborate musical program will be de-
livered. The Rev. Thomas L. Poulson
and the Rev. Asbury Burke will speak.
Evening journal., 1905-12-26

One OF the women mixed up in the sensational
Duke divorce case, an outcome OF the marital
troubles OF the king OF the tobacco trust, admit
ted that She had been addicted to the moderate
use OF gin. druggist, She AYERS, informed her
that Gin was very fine for the complexion and
She drank it once in while solely for complex
ION purposes. As a result the "complcNion cock
tail may come into vogue. There is no dam
ger however that every person with fine
complexion viii be accused of mbibing little
GIN now and then
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MiddIetown Farm Sold.

Special to The Evening journal.
has sold his 6O-acre farm in Cedar Lane
st. Georges hundred, 20 II. l.. Nen. Of
Cecil county Md, for $500.
Evening journal., 1905-12-26

A prominent college professor has begun a
furious attack upon the Nebular Hypothesis.
The professor must want something TO do at
this time OF peace on earth and general good will
TO begin such an assault. Besides the Nebuar
Hypothesis cannot fight back, but we think the
college professor will have hard time to put it
out
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Mistake in the pate.

a mistake has been made in the
publication Of the date for the dance Of
the W. I. r. Club az Eden Hall. It win
take place on January . and not on
January p, as was stated.
Evening journal., 1905-12-26
Awarded a Prize.

Morris Singleton, aged years. OF
No. 92S West Ninth street. was award
ed q prize BY John Wanamaker for
the fourth best drawing in a Christmas
contest
Evening journal., 1905-12-26
Thanks to Eirsmen.

The managers Of the Homeopathic
Hospital wish to make public ac-
knowledgement Of the gift of the Lib
erty Fire Company Of $40, which was
recently presented to the hospital.
Evening journal., 1905-12-26

The Evening Journal and The Daily Republican re-
ceves its Telegraph Dispatches by special wire n its
news rooms, by operator every day. mp to the
hour OF going press thus giving the latest Teegraphc
News from all parts of the world
Special Correspondents throughout tho state.
Evening journal., 1905-12-26

Papa Storll-Why do YOU come here begging .
Go ont and earn your living.
Tramp Stork-Ploase, sir. ! have been all up
and down Fifth avenue and never got a single
order
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The Evening Journal and The Daily Republican is
sale afternoon Broad Street station, phia-
delphia
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TERMS or s-RscR1prtoN.

The Evening Journal and The Daily Republican Is
served by regular carriers daily TO subscribers ia VIII
mington aud la surrounding for six cents week
BY mail postage prepaid, three dollars year. or 20
a month, payable in advance.
orders by mail telephone in person otherwise
ceive prompt attention.
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Citticus dining down town TO avoid smoking
his gift cigars) What was the FIRST thing crook
ed You ever noticed about Gorong?
Witticus-llis elbow
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ties TO me-and-I found. by exercising
my power. / could get much that |
wished. / flattered and cajoled to
please people, so that they would do
things for me, give me things. That is
ended"
She pointed dramatically to a table.
There is the fan from Bengy Wade
I'm a package. Tomorrow it goes back
TO him. There is a note to Mrs. Gray
son, declining her invitation. If I so
TO Westbrook I shall not ride Persi-
dage. I have turned over a new leaf.
But the degradation of thinking of the
record on the old ones! If / could
only tear them out instead of trying to
fold them down. | see it all now. He
has made me see it all. He has made
me despise myself until l see the way
look I'm his eyes, until / seem the
same in my own. Janet, what can
do?"
The girls head bent ON the arm of
the chair, as her body was shaken
with sobs. The other put out her hand
and gently stroked her heavy hair.
Don't you exaggerate?'
did YOU" Miriam painted, when
you said what you did to Mr.. Leeds?
Did you make my blackness less black
than it should be-did you concedo to
me any saving light?"
Il did not know. If I can do any
thing now"
'You must not speak to him." Mir
lam cried, sitting mp abruptly. "There
would be no use When the seeds of
dstrust have been sown they will grow
even if the weeds crowd out every
thing else"
But weeds can be dug up"
THAT must be nay part. Miriam an
severed, more calmly. "Only one course
is left. It's funny she smiled, swift
ly. through her tears. There IS poetic
justice i'm it. I can do only one thing.
II is my rctribution."
lv.
The announcement which Mrs. Gun
nison made on the following morning
came as a surprise 10 Miriam. She hal
some difficulty in not displaying an un-
due excitement. The habit OF contain
ment. which had come with worldly
experience. however did not fail her.
She heard her hostess state that Ar
thur Leeds was coming TO stay in the
house without any exhibition of visible
emotion. Mrs. Gunnison said that as
the Barlows had other people coming,
he was going to transfer himself TO
Highlands and that he would arrive
in time for luncheon. ANY fears which
Miriam experienced were wholly Offset
by a devout thankfulness. The event
offered such an occasion for the carry
ing ont Of her plan as size had not hop.
cd TO have given her. ln the promise
of such am admi. ..Dic opportunity ioi
tho execution of hor pmposo, she found
IA me ancholy satisfaction II. as She
thought 10 herself. the iron was to en-
ter her soul. the sooner the affair was
accomplished the better The process
OF sclf-sacrifcc was not pleasant in the
cNrcufion. however glorious 10 might
appear in the onctpiion Sclfimnoia
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NOTICE no THE PUBLIC.
Any erroneous reflection upon the character, stand
ing reputation OF amy person firm corporation
which appear ia these columns viii be gladly corr
rected request
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Graoe-Ihey say that Miss Fortyodde was
named after her aunt Georgianna
Gwendoyn-She looks as il she was named
before her aunt Georgianna
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"only mint can make money without advertsins.r-
Gladstone.
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NorIcE nd rHn prRLIc.

ALL rue NEWS FROM EvERYwHERE
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MEMBERS OF THE PuBIlsHERs' PRESS.
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Arizona republican., 1905-02-23
SHRINERS MADE MERRY
And the Daughters of Isis Will Rule
 Tonight.

The nobles of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine together with about eighteen novitiates crossed the desert in the rain yesterday after noon arriving a little late but in good spirits at the oasis of Phoenix on the Arizona Nile. Another half dozen tyros missed the regular caravan but overlook the travellers just as they ar rived, having crossed the desert on Ostriches that go some when they start. That made a total of twenty-four who broke into the temple and put on priestly robes last night.
 The regular pilgrimage began on First avenue, the right resting on Washington street. The wrongs rested on the tyros during the night. The pro-
 cession was led by a couple of pony carts that were imported from Nat Reiss' oriental, show company for this special occasion the carts being drawn by full blooded Arab Shetlands with extra plumes in their brides to look like Macaroni. The hump backed cammomile was ridden by J. c. Page and H. H. McNeil, who were supposed to be the most naughty of the tyros and therefore most needed humiliation. The rest of the candidates for hOnors followed. each leading or being led by a burro or mule or some other sacred animal that was supposed to know the way. The procession was given a touch of high life by the presence of two or three Ben Hurs in their private char iots and the rear was brought up by the army of the faithful under com mand of centurion. It should be said in passing though, that in the Shriners s army every private is major general
 The carnival band made music for the camel and dervishes to march by.
 The parade passed south on First avenue by whole block of one story sky scrapers to the sacred barbecued meat factory thence east on Jefferson for q whole city block. A turn was made on Center and the journey was continued without stop or deviation till the column reached the Hotel Adams turned east for another block
Arizona republican., 1905-02-23
A SEARCH FOR A HERO
of the Burial Place of
 Jean Paul Jones.

Paris. Feb. 22.-A feature at. the Washington's birthday banquet of the American club was a speech by Am bassador Porter detailing the search he has prosecuted the last five years for the grave of the founder of the American navy, John Paul Jones. The search finally made it certain that the interment was in the now abandoned Saint Louis cemetary, a ground which has been covered with buildings.
 A shaft was sunk and seventeen bodies were found undisturbed. After difficult negotiations lasting one year, the proprietors and tenants gave Op- tions for the necessary excavation, whereupon estimates for the future cost of the investigation amounting to S35, ,000 was recommended to congress by President Roosevelt. If the ap- propriation is refused. General Porter explained, the options will lapse and it will be difficult to renew them.