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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
BY r. +. Paine.

The quarterly dividend declared
recently indicates that Rockefel-
lers profits from the Standard Oil
company alone will be $16,00O,0O0
for the year.
This is money squeezed out of
millions of the sort of people leas.
able to stand the squeezing, ard
this is an infamous fact whether or
not the process is in accord with
human or natural laws.
What is the use of talking about
reform of legislation under which
this vile and dangerous gratifica-
ton OF hell-born greed is possible?
When a tree threatens our house.
We don't trace out its roots in the
soil and destroy its sources of fer
tilization. We cut down the tree.
That any man should make $16,-
100000 out of the people, in any
way, Is wrong, morally If not from
a purely legal viewpoint, and the
very possibility of it threatens all
common humanity. In the old world
it is not the emperors, kings. czars
and mikados who really make and
conduct wars and dictate the form
OF government, but the Rotschilds,
their billions and the money sharps.
1t will soon be SO in this republic
OF the people. 1t will not be the
congress that declares war, but the
Rockefellers and Wall street, the
latter already pra ctically ruled from
abroad-the element that is domin-
ated by absolutely selfish greed and
which already dictates a tremen-
dous part of our legislation.
That any man can, by even legi-
innate and moral means, make for
himself $16,O00,OOO profit, year after
year is evidence of bad policy per
Sc, and the possibility of it should
be annihilated as a matter of good
governmental policy, not by the
slow process of digging up the
roots of the upas of private greed.
but by use of an AK.
Most states have not hesitated to
enact legislation against usury. A
legal bar is put up against natural
grsed. A lender may not make, le-
gally, over 6 or s or 10 per cent on
the money loaned. 1t is for the
protection of the many against the
few who would take advantage of
unfortunate peoples necessities. 1t
Is plain, simply. horny-handed put
ting of the AK to the upas tree of
greed. Yet we let the Rockefellers
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
DEADLY UPAS
TREE OF CREED

make 60 per cent out Of the urgent
necessities of millions-the light,
fuel, medicines, dyes of the people.
We demand part of the gross
earnings of railways and gas com.
panies and fix the prices they shall
charge, but hesitate to stop the ex-
tortion of concern that absolutely
controls our more immediate neces-
stiles and whose ramifications are
surely destroying all the independ-
ence we started with in matters
civic, commercial, political and leg
islative.
The income tax law was a failure
because it conf1icted with a docu-
ment under which all men were to
be free. Let us have a constitu-
tional amendment and law under
which a man who makes $4,000, 900
per year can be taxed at least $751;
100000 for the good of all!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
TEACH BLIND
HOW TO READ

Mrs. John B. Blalock, of the Met.
ropolitan Apartments, says that
steps are to be taken to teach the
blind in the state of Washington to
read print. At the last meeting of
the State Federation of Women's
clubs, this subject was brought up.
Elaborate plans have been made
and something definite will appear
shortly. The blind will be taught
so as to assist them in making a
living.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
f. A. f. HOLD
FIRST CONVENTION
(Scripps News Association.)

{Scripps News Association.)
WOONSOCKET, r. l., March IL.
The first official annual conven-
ton of the new order of Franco
American Foresters opened here
today with large attendance. This
organization is the outgrowth of
the secession of Court Lafontaine
of this city and other French speak
ing courts in New England from
the grand lodge of Foresters of
America. The new order has
many thousand members already
enrolled. This convention, being
the first ever held. will be of great
importance. as permanent laws and
bylaws will be adopted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12

For the Is year old girl at dane
ing school charming frock is OF
ecru nuns yelling, combined with
russell brown velvet, and mousse
line embroided in all the dainty
hues dear to the girlish heart.
The frock reaches the ankles, the
correct length at present for all
girls who have reached the age of
the teens. Ehe skirt is full and
round, tucked in small groups
about the hips. The lower part of
the skirt is trimmed with four wide
tucks, about six inches apart. The
bodice has one broad tuck midway
between the yoke and the crushed
velvet girdle. The yoke is of ecru
mousseline, embroidered in pale
blue, pinks and lavenders. The
broad collar Is finished with edg-
Ing of the embroidered mousseline,
and 1t also has a scollopea trim
ming of narrow velvet ribbon of
russell brown. The sleeves are of
the double puffs, with the same mar
row velvet. and ending with the
mousseline embroidery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Peter Gosselman, member Of
Building Labor Union Local No. 2,
funeral fill be held from Buchanan
undertaking parlors at 3 o'clock
Tuesday. Members are requested
to meet at Central Labor hall at
2 o'clock. "s*12
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
FOX GETTING BETTER

Albert Fox, the mulatto who was
shot by his wife Saturday night
during one of his sprees, is in no
danger. He is resting easy at the
Washington hospital. Fox's vers-
ion Of the shooting is that he and
his wife were just fooling and he
will not prosecute.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
Go-ENJoY YOURSELF

You may travel, attend church. or
places OF amusement without fear of
headache, dizziness, sick-stomach.
nervousness or other distressing
symptoms if you will take one or
two DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. Thew
never fail to remove every disagree
able symptom, due to nervousness or
excitement. 25 doses, rs cents. Never
sold in bulk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
ORGANIZE Old TIME
TELEGRAphERS

The old time telegraph operators
are to perfect an organization in
Spokane. Delegates from all the
northwest states will be here and
it is expected the membership will
be 500. Thomas P. Mckinney of
the local Western Union, is at the
head of the affair.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
THOMAS kERL
ON Way HOME

Thomas G. Kerl, husband Of Mrs.
Kerl who died so suddenly under
the influence of anaesthetics, has
at last been found. He is en- route
to Portland. The funeral will be
postponed until his arrival in Spo-
kane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
TOURIST SLEEPERS TO
CHICAGO.

The c. B. & O., 9. M, & st. p.
and c. G N. w. Rys. are now run
ming tourist sleepers between st.
Paul and Chicago. Take the North
ern Pacific Ry. to st. PAU, change
there at union depot into fresh,
clean tourist sleeper for Chicago.
A. TIMING.
zee General Agent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
DON'T MISS THIS.

Call at Northern Pacific city Of
flee for itinerary, showing full de-
tails of commercial clubs excursion
to Los Angeles and return, March
is.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

III ~ ~ 9 ~ A..
CA
i.5lii.57 II the Close ol
Der 12gh 1907
tS97iS and iiEcotItlt6 s91e1Q-ss
,zlEcrCrafts. occurred pr5 SsSs IL
lss. s q g & sss? . 9sS.SS
se7 7.5 ssta hss1s sgIs 17.5oo.ooI
Due from Ssas,. Sst 5eeats5 as 1sessls
Due from State Banks and ans ~
Due ,...1 f5en spgroysa Fss:.se ss.2ss.os
eh,ss els ana ether easn losos.74
1s5 5l,,sg foF clearing 2.sss. is
esgss5 Of Other satlonal $500
ITae5 IL,5s .,1 EsaP gs5. euffeney $3.50
Lawful Money Reserve IN
Bank. viz r...oS
Legal aot.. ts ndsr 1s.sss.oo s5,1s7.sO
500, %SsssarsF Ssss eiFsa. 1a,5oo.oo
.ra,a, 1893. ess.7s
eap.sn .,ess E1 BsIa ssss sSS.SS
Surplus fund ..--...-
ITndivIded profits. less eX- "a go Al
TenseS and taxes paid $50
National Bank notes out- oso ooO Oe
standing
Due qs.,,t 70 other National 5.ob4-ss
2fSs ss & STATE Banks ana ao.s 1888
Dividends unpaid
Individual deposits subject 49, 0o1 70
ri@e e eestIicafes OF deposit a1o.9ssssssss
Certified checks .....-.. ~ OOO m
Bonds borrowed $780, $3.50 ~
Due Z. S. Treasurer o,
.r.sI 1883. 6ss.7s
l. p B. DeiRon. Cashier of the a5o We
named bank. do solemnly swear thar tne e
above statement IS true to the best OF
ny = a DEISON. Cashier
subscribed and sworn to e sas me
THoS W. WARD. Notary PUBIC
III p q WILLIAMS.
o. BOUGHNER
B. n. BROWN.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

ANY SIZE, ANY PRICE ON
UNION HEIGHTS. ADDITION.
If you want country home, easy
access to car line, good location,
buy these lots. Your choice today
$175 up on easy payments.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

THE ONLY CHEAP LOT
LEFT ON CLAY STREET, level
as floor, 4OxsO feet, very desirable
location and neighborhood, 81 $50
cash or on payments.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

Report of the Condition of the
lfTR,CRAHT8 NATIONAL BAR X
AZ CyIarlssburg in the State OF West Nlf-
ginia. at the close of. business. NoNern-
Der 18th, 1906: -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15
Real stale
Ill Make
You Money
While You
Sleep
Vacant Lots.

MAIN STREET. LOTS in the
buiness district, 25x1oO feet. If in
terested see US today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

ONE ON LOCUST STREET,
4ox1o5 feet, one of the best Left,
1850, on easy payments.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15
10. 7Ra1.

Report OF the Condition of the
UNION NATIONAL RANK,
At ClarISRburg. in the state Of West Vir-
GInia. at the close of business, Novem-
Der 18th, 1906;
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

OUR PROMISED CHANGE
OF DRESS DID NOT TAKE
PLACE AS PROMISED THE
LATTER PART OF LAST
MONTH. DELAY IN FILLING
OUR ORDERS SENT THE SEW
ERAL TYPE FoUNDRIES
HAS CAUSED TIE POST
PoNEMENT OF CHANGES UN-
TIL ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF
THE MONTH.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

FIVE LEFT ON 'KELLEY
HILLD ADDITION, nothing bet
ter IN the state, water, gas and
sewerage and a pleasant place to
live, $500-each on very reasonable
payments
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

SIX VERY DESIRABLE FOR
HOMES, SO 1890 feet, on Lee
and Mechanic streets, $50 front foot
If you wantin town buy these
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

THREE IN STUART ADD
TON, 40xsO feet, $4o0 and $3.50,
each, on which you can build three
houses that will pay you IL to IS
per cent. on your investment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

FIVE LEFT ON JARVIS
STREET, 32xsO feet, that can't be
beat for the money, $350-each on
easy payments
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

mWToN IIATTOITAI. RANK,
At ClarISGburg. in the state OF West Vir-
EInia. at the close of business, Novem-
Der 18th, 1906:
Loans and discounts .....S 1,153.OT4.54
Overdrafts. secured and un-
u S. Bonds to secure cir: .oo
Premiums on U. =. Bonds. $4,000
Bonds. securities, etc. 125,35O.OO
sa and tf,,tlT SsS:' " '.... 100000
D@ mot G PeseF Ne''S SRent11 an' 2s,12417
4 BanE kes s.ate o.''.s anu s7.s5os5
@ @sents ' 4ppfo.e" Fsse.. a4s.27s.so
chsS Items anu o'"ef cas-" e.915.71
.'i house M ....... . 4,4sO.52
: Banks o,.et .... Sl''". 1.O55.Oo
nj niessis and DEE Gents u rene; 1875
s sPs.sI tsn5s I'ss.4srsO
redemption iund Win q. 80
iStl1n FS".o!sr 20 eiF.u. 100000
Total ...............8 .147.oO7.s4
Capital stock paid in ..-.$ 3O0.o00.o0
Undivided prohts. less ex-
penses and taxes paid 19'O64.94
S9 staadine Sen. nc.ea OUT ess.sOo.OO
Due to other National
D9 San k tS'' a.s anu eOl.OsO.s7
Due to Trust Companies
ana Savings Banks b.5S2.2S
Due to approved reserve
agents 1s1e1.9E
Dividends unpaid 1SO.OO
Individual deposits subject 80 zoe az
rl@e G certincates of deposit 135.sse.s9
Certified checks .......... 2,S45.O6
Cashiers checks Outstand- ree.
-
Bonds borrowed .......... 100000
srotal ,S 2,I47, 0O7.S4
State of West Virginia, County OF aaf-
/. s. n. white. Cashier OF the aboye-
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement e true to the best
| OF my knowledge and belef.
- 81 II. WHITE, Cashier.
SubgcTtbed an Nc SEoTn i, so Ps1s
r. A. FARLAND, Notary Public
C. s. SMILEY.
JH1O.s w. STEWART,
]. +. ALLEN,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-15

FOUR LEFT ON MECHANIC
STREET, 49.6''x 100 feet to alley,
level as floor and very desirable for
the home builder, So, 900 each, on
easy payments.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

compactly built and very deep in the
chest, a great contrast to the loose
limbed Lassiter. Jose casting his eye
about for a way of escape, saw his
opportunity, and lodged round the
table, whereupon the Sheriff, who had
rushed at him, collided violently with
the Englishman.
When two bodies meet in such a
manner it is usually the smaller one
which suffers; but in this instance, to
the establishment of the cowboys, the
Sheriff staggered backwards while the
smaller man stood like rock.
where are you coming to-" drawl-
ed John, in the most disagreeable man
ner he could assume. Are you
drunk?"
Oh you," spluttered the Sheriff,
whose ribs had severely suffered by
the scientific insertion between them
of the point of Johns elbow. For
two bits I'll drop we, as / dropped the
greaser,"
"Will you?" said the Englishman
sneeringly, then do it,
He changed his position, his chest
expanded; he slightly raised his arm
and advanced his left foot a few in
ches, balancing himself on the right.
Sammy" whispered one of the
bummers to his friend. two drinks
to one on the cowboy"
"I'll take We" was the gruff answer.
Burt viii kill him."
Done"
AS the word was spoken, the Sher-
i'll. seething in his wrath, bore down
upon the Englishman like a three
decker on a gunboat. As he came he
lunged at him heavily twice; but he
beat the empty air. The first blow
was parted skillfully, the second
Slipped" and then Ogden. with every
muscle braeed. poured in swift broad
side. The first-a left hander-fell
between the Sheriff's eyes, the second,
Immediately on top of 1t, came under
his china deadly blow in itself-the
third crashed full upon the end of his
nose, and the fourth, vicious ham
mer, with the weight of limb and
shoulder behind 1t, ON the line Of his
jaw-bone just below the ear. Down
went the big man an inert mass, bleed
ing and insensible, at which exploit
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

U3A X ~ thHclAANlIix ~
Other stories OF adj
venture. tragedy. lov9
and mystery Will crowd
tho pages. We already
have purchased ana
have ready for emily
mac tho fotlowings
" The Engftshman's Ad-
rsnfurs.v
" The ManiGc's Manu-
script,
"Hs Chdngs of Heart y
That ffisssed jsaLy,S
This Hrojscn DDfidr,r
"T'he Maietng ~ Motfr.n
Nv First and Last
Filtration"
" Hearts Lead"
and scores Of others.
really TOO mnny TO List
here.
We want 10 include
you In tho thousands
who are now regular
readers OF our magn-
zine. You won't want
to miss any OF these
stories, ~ remember
The aU l,ecriutfDfl price In
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
Shakespeare on Insurance.

have heard you say honor and policy.
Measure for Measure.
Plague Of your policy.
The policy Of those crafty, swearing
rascals.
-Troilus and Cressida.
The policy grows into i'll opinion.
-He.ry VIII.
Did not my brother Bedford toll his
wits
To keep by policy what Henry got?
Henry vi.
Or else this brain of mine
Hunts not the trail of policy SO sure
AS it hath used to do.
Hamlet.
OF Albany's powers heard you not?
'Tis so, they are afoot
Seal up your lips and give no word but
mum. King Lear.
Believe me not, yet I lie not; con-
fess nothing nor deny nothing.
Much Ado About Nothing.
Heart-sorrowing peers
That bear this Mutual load OF moan.
Richard Ill.
There Is division,
Although as yet the face OF it be
covered
With Mutual cunning, twixt Albany
and Cornwall king Lear.
Men and mems fortunes I could frank
ly use. -Timon of Anthems.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
NARHLA KICKER.
Wealthy Woman Lawyer who 10
Friend of the PenniIess Prisoner.


Fifty years OF her life spent In help
Ing others to freedom That Is the
record upon which Marilla Kicker,
one of the greatest women philan-
thropists of the country, may look
back upon as long az she lives.
Keen knowledge Of the law, q
supreme sense OF justice and money TO
spend where and when she will. are
the three things which have helped
Mrs. Kicker TO open the gates for
thousands Of accused persons and per
NIT them to go again into the light
of the world for another try at life.
Fra Elbertus, that interesting man
whose picturesque haunt at East Auro-
ra is garden spot has said that
Justice is commodity and the price
Is high" Not so where Mrs. Kicker
is concerned. The unfortunate man
or woman who finds himself or her
self In the prisoners dock and calls
for aid from this public spirited wo-
man may pay II tho money Is there
if not, Mrs. Kicker sees the case
through. goes on to the next one with
never a thought OF the unpaid justice
bill.
In the long fifty years during
which Mrs. Kicker has worked una
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
BY ARTnUR PATERSON

was what his soul craved. and he ad.
vanced to the bar, where. with the
pfaiseworthy Intention of conciliating
a great man, invited the Sheriff to
drink. 1t was serious blunder-not
that Lassiter had the least objection
to accepting whiskey from anyone,
even a Mexican at ordinary times, but
today he was on his dignity, and the
attitude of his neighbors forbade con-
deseention, even inviting aggressive
measures. Finally, to complete Jose's
discontinue, he inadvertently trod
upon the officers foot.
what the HI" roared the Sher-
iff furiously, and. as Jose stumbled
back with an apology. he struck the
wretched youth heavy blow in the
face.
Take that, to teach you Manners
greaser."
The boy reeled backward, blood
flowing freely from nostrils and
mouth. and bedabbling his precious
new clothes. A shout of approving
laughter greeted the exploit. But Jose
was not a coward.
"Caramba!" he gasped, you big
dam devil" He reached for his knife,
|
movement from two of his neighbors
mot that" said one gruffly. "Hit
him back like man.
The Mexican = Tped IN helpless
rage.
"Diabalo! How hit him? He big as
mountain bear,"
whats that?" said Lassiter, the
elementary instincts of his nature now
fully aroused by the applause of the
crowd. Call me a bear, would you?
Clear away, boys. I'm going to pound
the stuffin' out Of the skunk"
He advanced with an oath. and the
Mexican covered behind the stove.
Upon this the bummers sprang out
of the way, taking their chairs with
them But there was still John Ogden.
He did not move, except to rise to his
feet with flushed face, and to quiet
ly lay his empty glass on the table. He
was not tall man. but squarely and
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23


Calhoun. Lennox County, New Mex
leo, was town of one hundred and
fifty people. This included the saloon
bummers, of whom there were score,
and the stock-raisers of the neighbor-
hood numbering dozen. These ranch
men, with one of the store-keepers
were the only inhabitants with much
pretence to responsibility, the bulk
of the population being cowboys,
herders, rough-riders, and their
friends.
Calhoun was cattleman's town,
i'd in this warm May weather Jeph-
sons saloon bubbled over with cow
boys They were q mixed lot, repre-
sentative, for the most part, OF every
grade of blackguardism Here and
there, however. you might find an
American, and even more frequently
an Englishman of good up-bringing,
rho had drifted into the whirlpool of
cow1punching' as some men drift to
sea before the mast, through inciina-
ton, possibly for wild, unconven-
tional existence. An Englishman, Of
this class, one May morning, swung
himself out of his saddle at Jephson's
to fortify nature with a whiskey on
hio way SOula. Ilt was tuc SUI Vi u
manufacturer in Lancashire, England,
and his brothers were being educated
for the Army and the Church, while
he, John Ogden, the eldest, twenty-one
years old this day, was wanderer on
the western prairies, earning living
as "cow-puncher"
John Ogden had done fairly well.
lie was not without self-oontrol and
living in land where all men went
about armed to the teeth, he had kept
lis temper so far, and had never been
IN serious trouble.
The bar was crowded at Jephson's
today, and it was some minutes before
John could get his drink When
served, he withdrew to table and sip
ped at his whiskey slowly. He was
very tired, having ridden forty miles
thai day and herded cattle most of
the preceding night, SO that he felt
drowsy and languid. Near him were
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

eeasingly for the acquittal or release
Of accused persons she has known
every class of criminal from the MUIR
derer down to the tough brought up
for petit larceny. She has known
gamblers and thieves, great and small;
women of the streets and men about
town, but for all OF these she has
found place in her heart and her prom
ise to see them through" has done
more for many a man and woman than
the services of hundred clergymen.
Mrs. Kicker does not pray with her
clients. She brings to bear that great
common sense in which at that time
sound argument rather than religious
prating does more for the cause of a
criminal in the dock and brings to
the courts mind clearer insight into
the case right then before him.
Mrs. Kicker has a unique person
ality. She Is tall. rather mannish,
wears her iron grey hair short and by
her ready wit, infectious laugh and
clear insight makes everybody about
her forget that she is woman
lawyer,
Her permanent abode Is Washington
and in that city she has worked I'M
ceasingly for forty years. Publicans
and sinners will go far out OF their
way to do a favor for Mariiia Kicker.
the one who of all In the vast army
of wealthy women devotes her time
and money toward freeing unfortun-
ates. Mrs. Kicker believes in free
dom. 1t makes no difference whether
or not the person she is defending Is
guilty or innocent She Is working
for his freedom and means to get 1t.
Ebert Hubbard, era Elbertus)
wrote of her recently: "Marilla! who
is Marilla I'll have to tell you--she
is Marilla Kicker. Crank7 think so.
Wheels? By all means. Bughouse?
Beyond a doubt. Everybody who
knows her loves her; those who do
not love her do not know her. And
there are plenty Of people who do
not know Marilla Kicker because their
mental processes run on a totally dit
ferent schedule from hers. They are
not on her wire. I once heard her
quote the prayer of st. Augustine;
20 God | thank Thee that thou hast
seen fit not to allow me to be tempted
this day beyond my strength to re-
sist" The life business Of Marilla
Kicker has been to be friend to the
be a friend even to those
who were not friends to themselves"