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Compensation Wanted.

1t was Seattle child not yet three
years old, who. having been punished
by her mother~calle up her father on
the telephone for sympathy. Papa"
was the call that his stenographer
heard on answering the ring. why.
its the baby" she said to her employ
er. The startled man. with visions of
disaster in his mind. caught the re-
ceiver and said: ''What is it. haby?"
Mamma banked me-" came the reply.
what de you want me to do about
itg" asked the relieved and amused
parent. "Tome wight home and bling
me pound Of tandy." said the child
Portland oregonian.
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strobe to her side without word, but
with a variety of emotions wrinkling
his usually impressive face.
With smile of greeting Lavender
asked: "You left Col Boone, and is
he safe?"
"He is safe--at home," the Indian
responded
gesture toward the covered wagon he
adced: "And the white maid is safe
now"
Without further explanation, he
passed on down the road.
BY this time the procession was halt
ed near the tavern, and the crowd. dis
persed-mostly within the hosiery.
The octoroon had only time for
hearty word for Charles, when she
hurried within where her duties as
hostess were eagerly sought by the
thirsty travellers.
Meanwhile, to Lavender's surprise,
there was constraint, a sadness in
the response which Winslow and the
preacher made to her congratulations
Charles bent SO low that his breath
swept her hand, and in his eyes was a
fond greeting, but he glanced uneasily
toward the covered wagon, where
Rev. Ballinger stood with lowered
eyes, holding the curtains close, as if
on guard over something within.
Nobody spoke, and the silence filed
Lavender with vague alarm. She had
noted the absence of Gonzaga A
sharp suspicion seized her. rs some-
body inside the wagon?" she de-
manded.
Sudden. shrill from behind the cur
tains came the answer: 81 am wait
ing. Where is she?"
The voice, familiar, yet SO weak, so
unlike its natural tone Of command,
made her numb with dread But pity
was stronger, and she rushed to the
wagon, and pulled aside the curtain.
Then over the dying man she bent
with face pale but more than ever
beautiful in compassion.
ITO Be Continued
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Dec. IL. 1906.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of December, 1906.
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Notary Public.
Ny commission expires July !, 1907.
Our goods are pure. they always
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lightning Struck twice.

Dr. j. G. Keith, formerly of ST..
Louis, who was struck by lightning
several years ago. went to Leadville.
Col, for his health, and was again hit
by bolt. About IL years ago the
doctor, while walking on the street,
was struck by thunder bolt. His
left side>was partially paralyzed He
went to Colorado for his health and
last spring while on the street he was
again hit by lightning This second
bolt practically rendered DR.. Keith
helpless as far as his left side is con-
cerned.
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could not find the way out" Then,
stretching out his hand, feebly: Take
me back to her. /. can't die here,
alone"
The preacher could find no words
for this man whose ebbing life held
but one wish, and who wanted nothing
beyond.
1--WE will take you soon, my poor
friend, but wait-you are too weak,
rest here"
Gonzaga retorted, huskly, weakly,
but with a touch of his old defiance:
Rest?' Yes. rest forever with no word
nor look to carry to my grave!
must have both, tell you, both word
and look-from her." His voice rose
to shrill wall at the last words.
In vain the preacher tried to calm
him, arguing that they would go when
he was stronger, when he could more
safely travel.
The sick man would not listen. Its
your fault that l am here: you would
not let me kill him. land he glanced
about as II looking for some one).
you led me into this tonight, in
stead. Now make amends to me;
bring me back-take me home-to
her"
Winslow, from his stand in shadow,
heard the last words. But he checked
the impulse to go nearer; to look down
in strength upon that weakness would
be unmanly. Whatever his motives.
it would only seem mockery to the
PROSTATE rival
But aside to the others he urged i'm
mediate return. No less, he said, to
crafty the within of a dying man,
than because there was danger in de-
lay. The Incians might. at any mo-
ment, spring upon them REINFORCED.
Boone and Rev. Ballinger concurred
in this, but it was not easy to con-
vince the rest. Already the tired
men were dispossd. some asleep by the
IRE, others chatting over a friendly
r~stie. all settled for the night with
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the care-free enjoyment only such men
could know. But the Scriptural elo-
quence of the preacher, added to Wins
lows personal popularity and the
strong influence of Boone, prevailed,
and with the first hint Of daylight the
party set forth.
In the primitive wagon, with it's
sides screened by tapping curtains of
deerskin, which had been left where
the trail entered the woods, they
placed the wounded Gonzaga. And
Daniel Boone trudged along with the
rest, grateful for his rescue. but sad
and silent-drinking of the bitter cup
which age holds to every lip-the
draught of helpless dependence upon
the unconscious condescension of
youth.
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both knew howto wait. The din sound
ed nearer, and then ceased as suddenly
as II commenced. There was SOUND
of men in retreat, which distance
quickly stified, then all was still.
But the quiet was brief. Agar
voices were heard, but this time there
was no clamor, no note Of alarm
Only muttered sounds, and scraps Of
disjointed talk. The speakers drew
nearer to where the watchers peered
into the dark. At last white some
thing fluttered in the trees, and
CHEEKY halloos sounded.
"a truce!" and slowly Boones rife
dropped.
Then familiar voice reached Owa-
toga's ears; a tone which awakened re-
Spouse in the stoical breast, and his
gun, too, fell at his side "Owatoga,
it is l, Winslow."
There were shouts Of greeting, and
torches waved above the heads of
band of men who came slowly forward,
a search party of the villagers led by
Winslow ~
In their midst they carried litter,
wherein lay man, face downward,
as if to hide from even the plying
gaze of the stars. Two or three 9th
ers limped along, groaning, between
their companions. Confusion fol-
lowed, and in the excitement, one fact
alone was clear. The relief party, with
Rev. Luke at its head, had come,
without warning, upon the besiegers,
and routed them after a sharp fight.
To each man, in his version of the
fray, Boone lent ears willing, yet
tingling with discomfort that he could
know of it but as tale rehearsed.
Il thank you all from the bottom of
this old heart" he said. my heart. which
leaps yet at thought of this nights
danger IT'S the worst of old age,
that we must let others do for us; that
others must risk their lives for ours
ours, that are not worth the trou
ble," he ended, bitterly.
He moved to the litter that had been
placed near new-built fire. The suf-
ferer's head was swathed in a rude
bandage, but as Boone approached, the
eyes opened-eyes large, glittering and
dark as the night which, for them, no
more could star nor fire make bright.
One of those who bent above him
rose and said aside to Boone HE
nain't long to linger. He was shot
by one O. the red spawn O. hell, and
It's odds eff he rallies enough to curse
he bullet that put him there"
Boone bent over the pallet until
lis white hair swept the raven locks
If him who lay there. you came to
ave me-" he whispered, land yet you
lie here. God forgive mel"
A tear dropped upon the dying mans
heck, warming it, and sending
through his frame renewed thrill. |
1 want to live-to live-for her." he
,asped. "Tell them to take me back.
must not die away from her,"
He choked for moment, then:
Send the holy man, the priest"
Boone beckoned to Rev. Luke, who
anne to the side of the litter.
Gonzaga murmured: II want to go |
ack; can't die here, there are too
many trees" and he moved his head |
neasily from side to side. "My soul
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CHAPTER XVII.

Together, silent, in darkness and
without fire, Daniel Boone and Owa-
toga sat neutrality-suspicious. of dan
ger, alert, but unafraid. Their hid
ing-place was sheltered, but no spot
was proof against the brand or bull
let, and the Indians were on their
track. Owatoga had reconnoitered, and
in the early dusk, himself undiscov-
ered-had come upon a group Of them
in secret council. They knew this
was the right trail-they would follow
1t with all cunning and persistence;
they would not abandon the quarry
nov almost lured.
Daniel Boone received the news in
silence; finally he glanced up from his
carving to say: Daniel Boone has
tired them out before; he can do it
again. We are together this time,
Owatoga; we can stand it as long as
they can
He resumed his work, and quiet
reigned. One by one the stars came
out, until across the zenith shone long
arcs of light, forming a bridge above
their heads with the giant pines. for
pillars. On a sudden the quiet was
broken-the sounds were faint at
first then louder and louder. until to
their ears was plainly borne the noise
of men in fight The crack of rifles,
the tumult of voices. all the indis-
tinguishable sounds which, in their
very vaguenesss carry SO much of
sinister import.
Boone and the Indian stood erect,
their rifles directed towards the open
ing in the grove They exchanged
not word. Neither was gwen to speech
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PonuIIsts WIN NOT Quiz.

Topeka, Dec. 29.-The members of
the populist state central committee
and the candidates for state offices in
the last election met here Thursday
and decided that 1t would not be pro-
per for the party to disband and turn
Its papers and books over to the re-
publicans as was planned by George
W. Hanna, chairman of the state cen
trail committee.
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Lavender
|CreightOn'sI
Lovers
By OLIVIA B. STROHM
lc0pyrIsh., Iqos. BY olIvIa 3. s.rohnl.
CHAPTER XXvI.-CoNrINuED.

a v
His words and manner, coming Sc
soon after Lavender's confession, le
in food of light ON Winslow's brain
2 This, then, was the Somebody else
Because of this man, with his crue
smile and reckless, debonair manner
she had mo right to love him." NJ
right to love him-Winslow, to whom
the day was more splendid, the night
more blest because with tnem came
thought and dreams of her!
The sudden suspicion made him
stagger for moment, and as If to
add fuel to his pent-up rage, the Span
long look in his direction. ut is, of
course, great joy that you are safe
even under the circumstances-but
well, the only trouble is, that our
friend the schoolmaster here, appears
to think the end justifies the means,
and naturally, an indignant brother
would not agree with him."
With fury which jealousy, alone,
could have kindled in him to so white
a heat, Winslow turned to the crowd,
and called in loud voice: "One mo-
ment--let me have your attention,
friends"
Most of the party had dismounted,
and now stood in groups idly amused,
and only slightly interested in the
proceedings. The girl they had come
in search of, was safe-they were
ready to go home-why this delay?
Nevertheless, they all paid strict at
tention to Winslow, who turned to
than with blazing, eloquent eyes.
Friends, in behalf of this young lady,
and of my own honor-which is almost
as dear-I want to tell you how found
her, and why presumed to start on
he search. Don't you remember that
said l might go, but if so, it would
be slone?"
There were murmurs of assent, and
the burly Tobias Judson, who had
urged Winslow to start with them
from the tavern, came good-naturedly
forward. "Thet you did, Pardner, and
eff we hadn't a ben SO id smart,
we'd a-known We was goin'."
Just so, sir, thank you. | re-
ceived hint which was left me by my
servant, with one whom / am not at
liberty to mention. AS man to man,
assure you that went forth CROP
ing, except for that slight clew. 1t
led me to the hut, temporary shell
ter of friend of Owatoga's. One
with whom she had been safe, one of
whom you have all heard. Ask Dan
iel Boone to tell Miss Creighton's story.
Ask him whether or not the school
master is a gentleman"
The name of Boone acted like magic,
and the popular tide was at once
turned in the speakers favor. 1t was
known that the pioneer was even then
on a sojourn in his beloved wilderness.
What more natural than that things
had happened as the schoolmaster had
said Besides, it was matter easily
proven, and of this-constituting him
self Winslow's champion, Tobias re-
minded the crowd. I'VE all know Dan |
Boone, and we all know Charlie Wins |
low. 'Tain't much of risk to trust |
a woman with either of 'em; eh,
boys?"
There were cries of Its all right"
Come on" three cheers for the
There were cheers for Lavender, too,
while she gave her hand to some of the
least bashful, word of thanks to all,
and, smiling, stood alone in the GEN.
ter of the road waving adieux until
the party were out of sight.
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lntroducer ~ AIfaIfa Dea,

Topeka. Kan, Dec. 2s. - Harrison
Parkman, the man who first brought
alfalfa from South America and plant
ed 1t in the United States. died We'd
nesday at EmporIa. Kan, aged 10
years.
Evening journal., 1907-10-26

fed speech-making was in order Presi-
dent McCullin acted as toastmaster He
introduced Mr.. HouclS. vino briefly ex-
pressed the appreciation Of the Union
Fire Company for the great reception
rendered It by the Phoenix. and insisted
that IL should visit Lebanon I'm order
that the Lebanon fremen might en-
deavor to repay the Wilmington firemen
for their kindness. The speaker then
recited Casey at the Bat" which was
greeted with great applause.
John ]. Gallagher. as spokesman for
the Phoenix Company. responded in a
cordial vein. L. o. Hartman, former
chief Of the Lebanon Fire Department.
said he knew of no better place in the
United States than Wilmington And
/ am here because 1 am here" he
added.
Willard s. Meredith made a stirring
speech, in which he praised the volun-
teer hremen.
Addresses were made by Joel C..
Krick. assistant chief Of the Lebanon
Fire Department: William Ward, chief
OF the Wilmington Fire Department;
William Knight and others Following
the speeches there was a concert by the
band. There was a committee OF women
of the Union Fire Company present az
the reception. consisting Of Mrs. Sarah
Fleming. Miss Fleming and Mrs. Carrie
Hauer.
Evening journal., 1907-10-26
"WHEN NELLIE MAKES
Fifteen A WEEK

In days gone by, mothers planning
for the future would say: when Nell
lie is married we will do so and So"
To-day they say: when Nellie has
a good position or makes fifteen a
week / VIII do this or that" The
old-fashioned mother pointed with
pride to the daughter happily married,
mistress of her own well-managed
home. To-day the power in the house,
hold to whom all bow is the daughter
who earns the largest salary.
Many mothers frankly admit that il
does not pay 20 train daughters in
housewifely habits. She girl who is to
be in business should not be troubled
with domestic matters. Instead Of
teaching the girl how to dust. mend
or cook, before and after school hours,
the mother dictates shorthand exer-
cises. +tl4 Ha ttt 1885
Is it remarkable that the girl accepts
her mothers view? Surely this mother,
drudging more OF les patiently at home
while the daughter is preparing for
business, must know whereof she
speaks when she says her child shall
never lead the narrow life that has
been hers? Is it strange that the girl
sees the domestic life through distort-
ed lenses, and decides i'm favor of a
life of individual and absolute indie
ence?-Woman's Home Compan-
ion.
Evening journal., 1907-10-26
MARRIED
WOMAN'S
SYMPATHY

Then she goes away, and when next
she meets a particularly attractive,
busy, contented spinster, she says
plaintively: Poor Ada. or Virginia,
or Emmelinel What pity she never
married. She cannot help it any
more than the color Of her
hair. When Notwithstanding
dreadfully. by the way-sllpped the
ring on her finger, he endowed her not
only with all his worldly goods. but
also with an ineradicable pity for those
upon whose hand the yellow band has
never cleaned. If he had taken to
beating her the following week, had
developed an undue appetite for drink
the next month. and had deserted her
the following year, she would still
have looked with patronage upon ne,
unbeaten. unacquainted with intoxica-
ton. undeserted. There is no wife
so unhappy, so neglected, so trampled
that she has not. in her opinion. some
one still more pitiable to whom to
condescend-and that IS any unmar-
ried woman. not matter how busy,
how cheerful. how popular.-Anne
OHagan. in Harpers Bazaar"
Evening journal., 1907-10-26
LIQUOR WRITER HARD
ON DELAWARE AVENUE.

A few days ago. a Saloon Apologist-
who, by the way also undertook TO
crate little, but gave It up-in pub
fishing quite a lengthy article in an
effort to defend the Saloon, had this
to say;-"And strange TO relate, not one
of the higher class" made the speaker
wise to the fact THAT ALMOST
EVERY CELLAR ON THE AVE"
WAS A PRIVATE SPEAKEASY."
The advocates of the Saloon have
been telling us several times each day,
for two months. that Prohibition caus-
ed "speakeasies;" and that speak
easies" cid not exist in communities
that licensed the Saloon. And in the
face of their own statements, we have
them contending that "spealSeasies" do
exist right here in Wilmington where
the licensed Saloon exists
We do not believe the charge of the
Saloon advocate that most every cellar
on Delaware avenue is a "speakeasy."
We do not believe the residents of Della
ware avenue. or the people I'm that
neighborhood, run "spealSeasies" in
their cellars. We do not believe the
people Of that section are In favor Of
the Saloon. We do not believe that
the vote of the citizens in that part of
the city will substantiate the accusa-
tions made by this liquor writer. IL will
be time enough 10 place credence in
the charges made by him when they
show by their vote that they are for
Evening journal., 1907-10-26
FIREMEN GET A
ROYAL WELCOME
SChuyINII. Of Reading, and
Union, Of Lebanon. Guests
Of Local Companies

The Schuylkill Fire Company. cf
Reading. arrived in Wilmington as
guests Of the independence Fire Com
pany of this city yesterday afternoon
The visitors were met at the P., b. &
w. station by the independence recep-
ton committee and escored to the City
Hall where. in Council chamber. they
were welcomed by Mayor Wilson. who
extended TO them the freedom OF the
city. John $. Pifer. president and spe-
cial marshal Of the Schuylkill Company,
responded in behalf of the visitors and
expressed their appreciation Of the
courtesies extended them through the
mayor.
The Cadet Band, of Reading, gave a
concert in the Council chamber. after
which the fremen were escorted to the
independence house. where they were
president of the company.
The firemen then proceeded to the
Hotel wilmington. which is their head
quarters while in the city. Last even
ing they were given a reception at the
Independence house This morning the
visitors were taken ON trolley rides
about the city and they will leave for
their home this evening.
Phoenix's Big Welcome
Beneath an arch Of fire extending
from Fourteenth and Market streets 20
Twelfth and King streets. and which
was formed by the explosion of 1900
Roman candles. the Union Fire Com
pany. Of Lebanon. was received at the
..,,.-;.-- hone. 30 fh. phnanfv Fire Com o.
pany last night. In the history Of the
Evening journal., 1907-10-26
Social and
Personal

Miss Emily Ferree has been visit
ing Dr. and Mrs Gregg at Kennett
Square.
Miss Margaret Pennock has returned
to Kennett Square after an extended
visit to friends in this city
Miss Mamie Wilson OF this city. ac-
companied by Miss Matte Reed. of
Trenton. n. j.. have been spending
several days with friends at Kennett
Square.
Miss Theresa O'Rourke spent last
Sunday with Miss Anna Milan at Ken
nett
Mrs. William O. Taylor OF near Ken
nett Square, has been visiting friends
In Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Frank Dunmore of Avondale, has
been visiting Wilmington friends.
Miss Mary Simons is the guest of
William II. Miles and family at Ken
nett Square.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Beck and chill
dren are guests of friends at Elver-
SON
Howell S. England was visitor al
West Chester this week
Mrs. Anna M. Chandler Of Kennett
Square, spent yesterday in this city.
Miss Sara Walker has been visiting
Miss Helen Hickman of Cheyney.
John A. Walls spent Tuesday az
Parksburg.
c. w. Papperman was a visitor at
Parkesburg this week
Fred. Hartman and Miss Anna Hart
man VIII leave to-day for few days
visit to New York city.
Mrs William II. Carson Of Port De-
posit, Md, is a guest of friends in this
city.
Mrs Elizabeth Pepper. Of George
town, is visiting relatives in this city.
Harry Derrickson. Of GEORGETOWN,
spent this week with friends in vii
mington and Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank l.. Hudson Sr.,
are spending two weeks with friends in
this city and Fhilaaelnhia
Mr.. and Afra w. III. sharpless have
5een visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hillman of Georgetown.
Mrs. Elsie Coyle IS the guest OF
friends at Pennington this week.
Miss Lavinia Day IS visiting friends
near Pennington
Mrs. =. Harris is the guest Of her
sister. Mrs. Knox. at Harrington.
Mrs. Ella Ellis and daughter are Wis.,
/ iting friends at Frederick
Howard Prettyman and Walter Fish.
er. of Glendale. have entered a bust.
ness school here.
William Hnl is visiting his parents
at Bridgeville.
Mrs. KiDe and Miss Kipe of Chadd's
Ford. were visitors in this city thi.
/ week.
The largest yield Of any other peac
tree in the odty this season. was given D.
q tree In the yard OF Mrs John Thomas
Of No. COG King street More than 20 we
grown, peaches have been taken off tn
tree during tho last two weeks.
L. S Waller, Of New London, Conn
and his bride. are being enteatained b
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas. Of No. g
King street. Mr.. and Mrs waller wi
visit friends in Laurel. after which the
win visit the jamestown Exposition
thence returning 20 New London. wher
they win make their home.