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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29

1t was getting late In the afternoon,
and with great effort he turned his
face homeward. AS he looked toward
his home, which was almost out Of
sight, he saw a big, golden blaze
Looks like a fire." he thought to him
self. Then like n fash came the mem
Ory Of his mothers warning to look
faint. What II the house was on fire
and Rose was burned to death She
would not stir from that chair when
she had promised "honor bright" He
few like the wind up the road, bending
his head and speeding as he had SO Of
ten done In racing with the boys. His
fright made his swift. He did not stop
for anything, but went on-on--on
with the horrible fear In his heart.
He hardly dared look up TIL he was
almost home, then he gave a gasp Of
relief. The fire was nothing more nor
less than the setting sun blazing on the
upper windows.
He stole softly into the house. There
was poor little Rose, her head on her
arms. She was talking to herself.
II hope muffin dreadful has happened
to my darling Brother Bob. He said
he would come back In minute, and
seems II 1t was a long minute, and
know my own dear, big Brother Bob
wouldn't go Off and leave his little, sick
sister all alo-o-one. Maybe a big bears
ate him. But can't go to see cause !
promised honor bright I've had time
to have a whole long nap. l didn't
'spose a minute was so long. Did you
Moses?
Bob tiptoed softly up behind her and
picked her up In his arms. He Rugged
her hard, and cuddled her and told her
wonderful stories with animals In them
that barked and mewed and crowed
and growled, and Rose forgot all the
lonely time, and thought her big Broth
err Bob was the dearest that ever was
And after that day she was not mis-
taken, for Bob never forgt his little
sister again.-Chicago Daily News.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29

At nine-forty on the following morn
ing we were gathered In a little group
on the departure platform. Graden, who
had talked With Reski far into the night,
repeated bis orders To preserve the
secret Of DIR. westons residence was Of
FIRST Importance. He would register him
self and his daughter in the name OF
jackson. All letters, whether from or
to the travellers, wers to be forwarded
under cover to Gradients chambers, where
a servant In whom he had absolute trust
would despatch them to their respective
addresses. On the slightest suspicion OF
danger, telegram would bring our as
sistance from whatever spot our quest
had drawn US. Neither DR.. Weston nor
his daughter were to leave their hotel
at PrOntreslna, even for q walk, without
the escort Of the Pole.
IL do not wish TO alarm you with abb
surd rules, Miss Mary" concluded my
cousin; but 1t is well to be cautious.
Besides, II should be only for few days.
| have found means of awakening the
continents! police to interest in his cap
ture, and ws may hear of his arrest at
any moment. All! there goes the whistle.
AIOOQ-NYe, III. w tslOu- ny
dear girl. God keep yOu!"
He was cid enough 10 be her father;
yet did not consider his age was suiH-
Gent excuse for the kiss that he touched
on her forehead.
We saw her handkerchief futtering
from the carriage window as the train
drew out of the station. | watched 1t
fade into the muddy grey Of the morn
ing; and Os it disappeared, the love |
had hidden from myself rushed over me,
so that stood with staring eyes, per-
haps as foolish and woe-begone a figure
as humanity has ever smiled to witness.
And for this l shall always thank my
Harry Graden, that he slipped his
arm In mine, leading me down the plat
form as II he had noticed nothing out of
the ordinary in my manner.
Ito be continued.)
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
The SONG He MADE.

He lived his lowly life apart,
latent upsn the things above,
And gave his heart to love and art,
And streve through art to tell his love.
And when he felt the cruel ache
That robs Of strength the brave and
strsHf,
He braced his soul, for nssnhood's sake.
And put his courage In = song.
Like some storm breastinF bird, that
scars
And sings above the clovds and rain,
And en- the under world outpeurs
A song Of triumph over pain
The seng was meant for him alone,
He had no thought Of others need,
But far and wide the sound was blown,
And all whs needed strength gave heed.
The Reader.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
LINCoLN'e FAIRNESS.

1t Was One of His Strongest Traits
Governing Every Action of Life.
General Taylor was triumphantiy
elected, and 1t then became Llncoln's
duty, as Wing member of Congress from
Illinois, to recommend certain persons
to FIJI government offices in that State.
He did this after he returned to Spring
field, for his term In Congress ended Oh
March 4, 1S49, the day that General
Taylor became President. The letters
that he sent to Washington when for
warding the papers and applications of
people who wished appointment were
both characteristic and amusing; for
In his desire not to mislead or to do
injustice to any man, they were very
apt to say more in favor Of the men
he did not wish to see appointed than
In recommendation Of his own partlc-
ular candidates.
This absolute and impartial fairness
to friend and foe alike was one Of his
strongest traits, governing every action
OF his life. II 1t had not been for this,
he might possibly have enjoyed another
term in Congress, for there had been
talk of re-elscting him. In spite Of his
confession to Speed that being elected
to Congress, though am very grateful
to our friends for having done It. has
not pleased me as much as expected"
this must have been fattering. But
there were many able young men IN
Springfield who coveted the honor, and
they had entered into an agreement
among themselves that each would be
content with a single term. Lincoln of
course remained faithful to his prom
ise. His strict keeping of promises
caused him also to lose an appointment
from President Taylor as Commissioner
of the General Land ONCE which might
easily have been his. but for which he
had agreed to recommend some other
President offered to make him Governor
Of the new Territory Of Oregon. This
attracted him much more than the 9th
er office. hut he declined because his
wife was unwilling to live in a place 80
| far away.
His career In Congress proved of
great advantage to him In after life.
| having given him a close knowledge of
the workings of the Federal Govern
ment. and brought him Into contact
with political leaders from all parts of
the Union.-St. Nicholas.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
Some Noted Trees.

The great pecan tree at Where's
plantation, below New Orleans, under
which a portion of the remains OF Gen
Jackenham was buried.
The pear trees planted, respectively
by Gov. Endlcott, of Massachusetts, and
Gov Stuyvesant, of New York, more
than 200 years ago.
The Freedman's oak, or Emancipa-
ton oak, Hampton Institute Hampton.
Va, under which the slaves Of this re-
gion first heard read President Lin
coins emancipation proclamation.
The Eliot oak, of Newton, Mass
under which the apostle, John Eliot
taught the Indians Christianity.
The old Liberty elm Of Boston, plant
ed and dedicated by schoolmaster %
the independence of the colonies, ana
the rallying point for patriots before
during and after the Revolutionary
war.
The Burgoyne elm at Albany. N. "
planted the day Burgoyne was brought
there prisoner.
The ash and tulip trees planted az
Mount Vernon by Washington.
The elm tree planted by Gen. CRAM
on the Capitol grounds at Washington
Sequoia-Palo Alto, Cal.
The Cary tree, planted by Alice anu
Phoebe Cary in 1882, a large and beau
tiful sycamore seen from the Haulli.
ton turnpike, between College Hill anu
Mount Pleasant, Hamilton County,
Ohio
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29

us all, and heaven knows what devilish
work going forward! Whom can we
send? That we must Arst decide"
"There is Mossel. l suggested. recall
Ing the aid that stubborn German police.
man had already rendered us.
"He would come gladly enough. But
do not think the Heidelberg authorities
would sanction his departure on so vague
journey. No! l am afraid Mossel
is ont of the question"
"What of Reski2 | saw him find the
body Of his som he would travel to the
worlds end II it brought chance to meet
the murderer"
'.The very man. thank you, Cousin
Robert"
And so It was settled. We were to
send telegram to the Polish inn-keeper
next morning. If he agreed to our re-
quest, money could be forwarded In time
for him to meet us in London, where he
would take up his duty as escort to Dr.
Weston and his daughter.
Remember, please, that your destlna-
ton is a secret" said Graden, as we
made our adieus. There must bo no
leaving of indscreet addresses, DR.. Yves
no eAplAAhtOiJ i0tNSLS " OAu LhIohuS,
Miss Mary"
my father and I've understand"
she said, looking him grnvely in the eyes.
And so we passed cut into the starlight.
They were pleasant days that followed
days that seemed to me the happiest
in my life. Was it the contrast with
the events of that terrible pursuit which
gave them their perfectionI So l argued
at the time. Yet each hour l knew more
clearly that it was Mary's bright eyes
that, warmed the winter sunshine, and
Mary's presence that gave the beauty to
that wild, inhospitabls coast. OF morn
lngs we walked together on the cliffs;
and as night drew In, blotting out the
grey wastes Of the Channel seas, We
Joined Graden and her father in the lit
tie parlor, listening to the talk OF those
two great-hearted. simple mon. On the
second day Reskis answer came accept
Ing the trust we offered. Then for
week there was no news from the out
side world to trouble US, and no Incl
dent at Polleven to remind as Of our dan
ger save one, which, Insignificant though
1t seemed, do right to set 1t before you.
As | have mentioned, a narrow dell or
"goyle," as the West-country folk would
have 1t, ran between the cottage and the
sea. 1t was a ruinous place In the win
ter-tims, sprinkled with trees knotted and
bent under years Of conflict with the
winds, and hoOred with dead bracken
and patches Of gorse. In the summer it
was, doubtless, pleasing enough: but In
that December weather 1t seemed shriv-
eled and forlorn. Indeed, 1t was not a
spot we greatly favored.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
CHAPTER XYII.

1t was about four o'clock on q Satur-
day afternoon, the fifth day Of our visit,
that Miss Weston and | entered 1t from
the seward side. We had taken a sharp
walk to the Bredars Strand where the
famous caves are situated, and were re-
turning to tea. We came upon them at
an angle Of the thicket-a man and q
woman seated on a fallen log in eager
conversation. Miss Weston held up
warning hand to me. with amusement
twinkling in her eyes.
ooh, Mr.. Harlandw she whispered,
"and at her age, tool
why, who was ~ l asked, for their
backs were turned towards US.
Don't you see2 1t Is Martha, our
she is a day. Fancy Martha with a young
man Of her own! | wonder who 1t can
be-"
Whereupon she fairly gave way to her
merriment in a low ripple of laughter.
1t was loud enough to Eeach the ears of
the pair before us, for they started to
their feet, the woman facing round bold
| ly with flaming cheeks, while the man,
after one swift glance, dropped back Il
step and stood shnmefacedly, with down
cast eyes Miss Weston nodded to
Martha and We passed on up the track
''Oh! | am very, very sorry she
cried TO me when we were out of ear
shot. II am certain that wretched mar
is only after her savings. What n silly
old dear she isl
He seemed about the average In bash
full rustics," answered her.
HE is one of the worst men In the
village - drum loafer, who never
leaves the inn bar until he is almos
starving. I wonder at Martha, for, be
sides his reputation, she knows"
= ''WhatP' ! asked, for she had STONED
with little SILVER.
They say in the village that Penru
man-for that is his name-acted as :
sort of servant to Professor Marina,
while he was at Polleyen. At least
know that Penruman brought us mes
sages from him twice, and once he cam,
i with book that had been lent to faith
T err"
Was Penruman counting Marthf
them"
= Il don't know, Mr.. Harland: bnt thi,
! IS the first time I've seen them together
= Please don't say anything more about il
. l will have a talk to Martha privately
and see if can put some sense into
, her silly head"
AS l was walking back to the inn be
fore dinner l caught sight of Penrumar
J. coming out of the village postofice. HI
slouched away up side street at sigh
of me- You may think me dull, but
had no suspicion of the truth.
r. II | had only known.
l. We all travelled TO London together
IT taking rooms for the night at the Char
d ing Cross Hotel; for though Graden ha,
u chambers in the Albany, he preferred
n that we should not be separated. 1t wa
a here that Reski Joined US. Sorrow haC
{ burnt its mark upon the Polish inn
keeper. His thin, handsome feature
r were yet more drawn; and though hi
courtly manner was unchanged, an allie,
e ferocity lurked In his dark, reaectiy
'e eyes. 1t would not go well with tn
a. murderer Of his only son If he shout,
n meet him face to face. So thought a
r he stood before US, his hat raised, bowini
Dr. Us q welcome
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
Turtle Terrorines PostoGIce.

A big swapping turtle, which suauen'
ly made It's appearance In the post OF
flee at Middletown, N. Y, while ln0
clerks were busy asserting mall crS
ated a sensation which will not SOON "
forgotten. Where the tortoise came
from Is a mystery, but 1t is SUPPOSE
to have been In one of the mall bags
1t was first discovered on the nOoi
hurrying toward one of the empio!.~
who quickly took refuge on d lAO'.,
while others of the department gave :
a wide berth, as the turtle appeareu :.
an ugly mood. A colored man nnalv
arrived and captured the unweic0"'
visitor for soup.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
MYSTERY OF THE DEEP SEA.
Swedish Scientists Investigate the
Phenomena of Dead Water"

Swedish Scientists Investigate the
Phenomena of Dead Water"
One Of the most curious marine phe-
nomena known to seamen is that call
ed by Norwegian sailors, dead water"
which, without any visible cause makes
vessel lose her speed and refuse to
answer her helm. The sailors only
definite knowledge Of it's origin, says
the Scotsman, Is that 1t exists solely
where there Is a surface layer OF fresh
water resting upon the salt waters Of
the sea. Several explanations have
been advanced by the captains OF ships
OF the effect of dead water, the COM
monest Of which is that the two water
layers move in different directions. The
true explanation, however, was recent
ly found by Swedish Investigators. At
least SO 1t would seem from what fol-
lows.
The experiment carried out was an
exceedingly pretty one. A large plate
glass tank was first mounted on a
wooden frame. The tank was then I'LL
ed to a certain depth with salt water
and a layer of fresh water was care
fully poured on to the surface. so that
two separate water layers were OBJ
tained. The salt water was blackened
with liquid Chinese ink before the wa
ter layers were prepared. and in this
way the different layers were made
clearly visible. A boat model was then
lowed along the tank and a silhouette
OF the waves produced was obtained
by placing a white screen at short
distance behind the tank. The waves
! were also photographed by hashlight
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
That Fininhed II

Frlend-Was that bullet-proof shirt
you invented adopted by the govern.
ment?
Inventor-No. They required too Sc.
we're a test
Friend-Did some of the bullets GO
through It?
1nventor-No. 1t resisted all bullets
and sword thrusts. But they made me
send it to steam laundry.-Cleveland
Leader
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29

Dr. Kallowmell-Like your new 10.
cation, do you notwithstanding its gen.
eral healthfulness?
DIR. Enthusiastically. I've al
ready had six OF the lovellest cases of
appendicitis you ever laid your eyes on.
Chicago Tribune.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29

Mrs. Homer-Did your husband make
any good resolutions the first of the
year?
Mrs. Rounder-No but he made a lot
Of bad ones
Mrs. Homer-Indeed!
Mrs. ROunder-Yes; at least they
didn't keep.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
Not If They Know IT,

Barker wonder why most married
women are afraid of their husbands?
Parker guess It's because men
never propose to the other kind.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
sum GENT Rennnn.

Blox-What Is your reason for think.
Ing Hawker Isn't gentleman?
Knox-His persistency in declaring
that he is.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29
Revised to Date.

You may break up the auto, or do as you
will,
But the scent of it's power will cling to n
still
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29

Bv the time a boy baby Is
months old, his mother is saying . NJ.
is such difference between the us
sitlons OF boys and girls anu '
saying it with pride in the boy
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-29

No man lmaglnes he is as nolns
he Is.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02

schedules. Each OF these checking stations will
be designated by an appropriate flag. AS each
car passes each checker the latter will enter on
a record card the hour and minute when the car
passes. The actual time OF passing will have to
coincide 20 the minute with the schedule time, in
order that the car may escape a penalty. For
each minute the is ahead OF it's schedule
time IL will be penalized point. The double
penalization for being ahead of the schedule is
TO prevent racing, the daily schedules being ar
ranged on the basis OF the maximum legal speed
limits. with allowances for various delays, such
checking will be done each day at points averag-
ing twenty-five miles apart and at the conclu-
sion of each days run. In this way the entire
tour is divided into fortyfour checking units. or
periods, and the driver who comes nearest to
maintaining the prearranged schedule each day
VIII receive the lowest penalizatiOn,, and VIII
therefore become the winner Of the trophy
Each driver will receive a card at the time OF
checking out in the morning, which will state
the time allowed TO make each checking station
and the exact hour and minute when he must
arrive at the night stop, that he can estt-
mate his running during the entire day and at
all times. Garage officials and checkers will
compare watches at the beginning of each days
rum and there will be appeal from the time
as registered by the various official watches. A
second patrol car will follow the last entrant
TO start and will pick up the various checkers
also give aid to any cars in distress by carrying
messages to the nearest towns and apprising the
tour officials Of the difficulties should such
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
GOOD RACING IN VIEW.
Some Form ReUerSaLS Last Week
Which Need Explanation.

The summer meeting of the Coney Island Jockey
Club will be continued this week; at Sheepshead
Bay and sport OF the best is promised. Among the
important fixtures on the programme are the Rock
away Cup. for qualified hunters. the Independence
Steeplechase, the Long Island Handicap, the Spin
drift Handicap. the Vernal Stakes. and the Com
monwealth Handicap. The Long Island Handicap
will be the Fourth OF July. It is the third
of the June handicaps. the two first of which re-
suited in such brilliant races. Kings Daughter
won the Coney Island, and Inqusitor made new
track record for mile in taking the Sleeps
head Bay. in which five horses finished head and
head The same horses are eligible for the Long
Island, and another meeting between Inquisitor,
Won Tromp Halifax. Dishabille and Dolly
Spanker will be interesting. AS the distance is a
furlong further Proper. Dandelion and Cairngorm
may go also.
The Spindrift on Thursday. may provide an
other meeting between Flip Flap. Whimsical and
Accountant, all three eligible together with
Ormondale. Bohemian and Sir Huon, among others
AS five of the six met in the Advance Stakes at
weight for age on Saturday. the official handicap
rer has a good line for assigning the weights.
The Commonwealth Handicap will be the feature
Of the card on Saturday. 1t is at a mile and
quarter, and was framed as a renewal Of the
Suburban. This will be its third running. Ort
Wells in 1904, while Sysonby romped homo
last year. Dandelion, Proper, Cairngorm, Go Be
tween. The Picket, Oxford. RAMS Horn, Sir Huon.
Tokalon and Dolly Spanker among the likely
starters, and a good race is in prospect.
The racing at Sheepshead Bay last week
maFred 20 some extent by form reversals, which
were so strikingly fragrant that It seems II the
stewards would be called on 70 make investiga-
ton. Perhaps in quiet way questions will
be asked but TO all appearances nothing has been
will be done. Inqusitor, Aeronaut and Flip
FLAP turned form somersaults that stood out above
other cases, and the close followers OF racing
looked aghast. InQuisitor's victory in the
sheepshead Bay Handicap. when he made new
contrast to his three four days before that
Il seems only fair that some explanation should
be asked for. Aeronaut's improvement quite
as marked and Flip Flaps race a revelation.
They must be put down. however, to the uncertain
ties Of the sport. and forgotten as possible
s. 3. Dade, who win do the starting at the sum-
mer meeting of the Brighton Beach Racing Asso-
ciatiOn has been sending the fields away Buffalo
with much success He is not considered as sue
eessful a starter as Richard Dwyer, who, il was
first announced would spring the barrier, but his
work IS quite likely to meet with the approval OF
racing folk. Mars Cassidy will take we'll earned
vacation during the Brighton Beach meeting, but
will report at Saratoga.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
LAiWN TENNIS At TUXEDO.
PeU Wins Hard Fought Match sOith
Dinsm0re IN Club Championship.

Tuxedo Park. N. J.. July 1.-The lawn tennis tour
nament for the Tuxedo championship. on the courts
OF the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club. reached
the semt-final round to-day 1t brought together
the crack players OF the Tuxedo colony
The most interesting match Of the day was be-
tween Clarence Peli last years champion and
William 3: Dinsmore. The first set was won by
zen at Is, after some clever work by both men.
Dlnsmore took the next at IS making hOnors
even. The third and deciding set went 70 Pell
maries follow:
Preliminary round-H Rogers tr.. defeated F F.
carey. 50 e. Stewart Walter defeated Stanley
timer S-l; Gr!sw1Id IOEillaEd defeated Frederic
Russell ell "a; Clarence PeH C. s. Lee ga
90, 81; H. B. Holins Jr. defeated p. Lorillard. jr.
default
First roundH p Rogers 1r. defeated Fulton Cutting
80 50 Ga: Stewart Walter defeated GriswOd Loril-
lard, 6-1 Ga: Clarence Pell defeated B. Dinsmore
ID 81 10; H. B. Holins. jr.. defeated N. Thayer
Rogers will meet Walter and Peu will meet Hol-
hns in the semi-fnal round tomorrow.