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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26
CHAPTER III.

"For the way is long and narrow
and set with thorns, but all We
who travel it shall find God"
The sonorous voice rolled thru
the little church, it's monotonous
rise and FILL only serving to close
tighter the eyes of a few indifferent
ones as they drifted farther over
the delicious boundaries of dream
land. In tue deacon seat Elder
Hughes mopped his face with a
huge bandana, his pale eyes wan
dering to the preacher in feigned
interest; somewhere in the room a
child began to cry softly as tho
discouraged at the prospect of the
narrow, thorn-set way. Near the
door sat Audrey, stif1y erect, i'm
patiently locking at the brown
hands folded in her lap. What
was there of God in the close room
with it's wearied' faces; in the spirit
less, chanting voice? The air
grew heavier and the crying of the
child more irritating. AS Audrey
knelt with the rest she sighed
with glad relief at the thought of
freedom from the sitting room
and secured for the sigh a whis-
pered reproof from the woman at
her side-a big coarse featured
woman who watched her suilenly
and slyIy. Audrey accepted the
rebuke with meekness that con-
trasted strangely with the defiance
in her eyes. Meekly, too, she fol-
lowed the woman from the church,
altho her eyes, upon the shambling
figure in front of her, held rebel
lion and positive dislike.
Audrey" admonished the wom-
an sharply over her shoulder, stake
care what you say to Margaret.
Remember who you are and don't
you go a-poking your nose where
you amt wanted; tho the Lord
knows" she added grimly, "where
you be wanted faint in my house,
I know, tho l do try to- put up
with you"
She went on grumblingly while
Audrey, flushing. followed.
Aunt Hester" she appealed
presently, "may 1 not go home? ]
am sure Margeret does not care to
see me, and some one ought to GO
home to feed Bess. Indeed Aunt
Hester
But "Aunt Hester" gave her q
glance that experience taught he1
was sign that meant silence il
the best policy" She did not
look now as she had when Jack
Berriman had seen her. Then she
was Audrey of the woods and the
fields-not Audrey the servant.
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sYou were queer by, Quent. z
laughed Jaoks ;.snd you are un-
changed. Are you, tired of Us,
Audrey?"
"Oh, no"
IL saw you in church this
morning. remarked Quentin.
Il wonder if I am very wicked,
but could not find God there.
He seems much nearer to me out
here said Audrey, timidly.
They talked on seriously and
Jack sat silent and thoughtful,
watching the expressions that
passed over Audrey's face, and the
one that came to it most often
alarmed him. He rose suddenly,
! saying briskly:
"It is getting late. Quent, we
must 60"
AS they walked back to their
hotel an embarrassed silence lay
between them. Jack, with troubl-
ing fears in his heart, walked with
bent head, and Quentin's thoughts
were too busy with the afternoon
for him to try to rouse his friend
from his taciturn mood-indeed
he scarcely noticed it. Silent and
content be trudged onward. The
little town could be seen just ahead,
while all about them were fields
of grain punctuated here and there
by groves of trees. Down below
lurked the woodlands and the river
valley, and far to the north the sun
struck a gold bar across the low
blue hills.
Quentin paused to lean against
the rough rails of the roadside
fence.
Jack, you are right-she is
marvellous"
Jack did not reply Immediately
but looked intently at Quentin for
moment.
II know she is beautiful" he
said slowly, land I know it is
pleasant to stay here near the old
home, but Qaent we are going
away tomorrow"
"What the-see here, Jack,
what's come to you?'
"It is for Audrey's sake I wish
you to Co." he maintained quietly.
Quentin stared a moment,
angrily.
"That is all nonsense" he de-
clared sharply. But he flushed
deeply and Jack, seeing, knew that
he understood.
ut is for her sake, he repeated
obstinately, the resolve strengthen
ing in his voice.
They faced each other, the one
grave and determined; the other
flushed and angry.
''There was woman once, Jack"
and Quentin WINGED at hls own
words, "but she never cared for
memo WOMAN has ever cared for
me. You need have no fear on
that score. The only soul on
earth who ever did care much
about me-my dear mother ex-
cepted-is yourself, and," with
slow defiance, "I-shall-stayI'
ITO be cODtinuod,)
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26
sudden flush to her face. Quentin
SAW and wondered.

sudden flush to her face. Quentin
SAW and wondered.
Il have loved the place all my
life," she said slowly, still peering
at the sunny waters. But as she
conquered her shyness her eyes
were lifted to Qaentin's with a
smile in them.
"You cant guess how frightened
[ was when / heard you coming.
Very few ever come here-the
fence bars the way, l suppose, but
it can't keep me away"
Her laughter was contagious and
Jack joined in, but Quentin's face
preserved it's gravity-only the eyes
twinkled.
'Mr. Berriman," her tone seemed
to recolIect something she was
afraid of forgetting, when you
we're here before, did you lose this p
She picked up the book and
slipped from it photograph-the
image of Wilhelmina. Jack flushed
as he took it, Hastings quick glance
at Quentin, who was looking at
the distant meadow-land and had
not seen the returned picture.
"Thank you; l did lose it, and
the flush and expression in Jacks
eyes were not lost to Audrey
"When [ was boy began
Quentin, remlniscently, Il used to
sit here and dream for hours of the
future. It looked then as rosy
and golden as the river does now.
I have learned many things since
those days." seating himself oppo-
site her; smiling at Jack who ap-
peared interested, he continued:
II have learned that there is good
in sorrow and sweetness in pain;
that one true friend is more to be
priced than rubies and gold; that
a loyal heart has no price. l have
learned that the days of impatient
boyhood are the best, and now I
am learning the restfulness of my
old home scenes
Audrey sat with chin in hand
eagerly drinking In the words he
spoke.
"The dream of my boyhood was
life on the western plains. Sitting
here for hours, I could see in fancy
the wide undulatlng prairies and
far off mountain peaks capped
with snow. I could hear the beat
of surging hoofs and clang ofhorns,
and deep below of the herd. /
dreamed of following with un-
wearied steed the cattle by day, and
at night as I lay by the camp fire
sleepless from happiness, [ would
think of these low woods, my home
and my dear mother, but in the
vastness of my imagination l
thought there was compensation
for my sacrifice. Once as l sat
here man came up the path yon-
der. I remember him as tho it
were yesterday. He sat down here
in the shade and I asked him the
question that was always on my
mind-had he ever visited the
West? He told me he had, and I
listened with breathless interest
while he described with vivid power
the great canyons and vast table,
lands. He said there was nothing
like them in all the rest of the
world. AS he talked [ saw the
changeful shadows of twilight be-
gin their steady march up the
rocky heights, while deep in rug
ged ravines they clustered in
heaped up masses. As it grew
dark I could see the moon peering
curlously over the southern rim
of prairie land, while the angels
lighted the million lamps of God.
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think of Child Audrey-or would
he think at all? When at length
he reached their room he fingered
a moment outside the door. half
fearing that Quentin might detect
memories of the past IN his eyes.
Quentin looked up from his book
as he went in. There was shad-
ow of reproach in his greeting:
cts good to see you, Jack you've
been gone four days
Jack dropped into chair and
asked:
"Been working?'
"Yes. COMPOUNDED headache
bothers me. Couldn't do much"
he spoke almost alphabetically, his
eyes seeking his book. Presently
he looked up with laugh.
"That Jew has been here again.
He calls to mind what girl once
said who used to pose for me. In
talking of young fellow who
called for her at the studio rather
regularly, she told me, at first he
was always teasing me and then
begging my pardon. He has ceased
to bother me now but he is still
apologizing.' He thinks [ have no
right to discard the tail end of my
name, I suppose. Do you remem-
Der, Jack, what once said about
the prairies> and the Rockies.
Suppose we go there. I am tired
of this-the crowded highways"
''The crowded highways" re-
turned Jack, "why, | was talking
with Audrey about thatvery thing"
"Audreys" questioned Quentin.
Say" proceeded Jack, unheed-
ingly, 'fdid you ever see the spirit
of the woods-of summer? l
found it down there near the old
home. They call her Child Aud
rev." Quentin eyed Jack quiz
zically and a smile touched his
lips.
cts new, Jack; please give me
time to get used to it-never saw
you enthusiastic about a woman
before
But Jacks face remained serious
as he resumed:
''She is beautiful-as only such
girl can be. In her blue eyes
live all the memories of shy wood
places, and pure thoughts. Quent,
l tell you she is wonderful"
81 wonder what Platky's game
u.s." interposed Quentin. "This is
the fourth time he has been here
with his sneaking inquiries; the
next time he comes"
WHAT" and Jack looked at his
comrade interestedly.
1T has been fourteen years."
Quentin motioned impatiently with
his hand, "since [ found Platky
half frozen in the streets, and be-
friended him. Now he comes out
of the dead years and wants to know
why in Burgess of nowhere in par
ticular he finds Brandon, the artist.
thought was putting away the
old life with my dropping of the
old name but it has come bobbing
up in the person of that inquisi-
tive Jew. 1t annoys me, yet at the
same time it almost convinces me
it is folly for anyone to try to hide
from his own identity" Search
ing his friends face Jack fancied
he saw the old memories and heart
aches revived. "You have been a
true pal, jacks" he went on, "for
twelve years you have followed
where 1 led. Now you may choose
the way. [ have been thinking Of
the old home scenes, and [ wish l
had gone down there with you. I
can almost see the rose garden and
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26
The woman turned on her

lie woman turned on her
sharply:
"You can GO be sure you WON'T
be missed"
The glad light that came into
Audrey's eyes might have found
response even from cold heart,
but her aunt gave no sign of kind
ness. To Audrey the harsh words
had been like cool, shadow after
hot sunlight. When she was free
from the village she rao swiftly
and joyously. She wanted to slip
down among the flowers on the
river bank but she must be care
full of her stiff, white dress. Be-
fore her lay turn in the road; on
either side were brambles and a
tangle of early flowers beneath the
bordering woods. A white-throat
balancing on a lofty bough burst
into song and she stopped to listen.
Audrey"
She turned quickly, and wave
of welcome swept into her eyes as
she faced the man who stood just
before her at the bend Of the road.
He was tall and broad shouldered
with remarkably homely features.
"Solon, "she beamed, "you fright
ened me out of my worship. Don't
you feel God near you?"
"When you are near me, l do"
he answered awkwardly and in his
voice was hint of reverence.
"Why do you feel God near you
then?" she asked curiously.
A slow flush crept over his face
and he twisted a flower in his
hand, TOO embarrassed to raise his
eyes.
"Why?" she coaxed.
Because because you are
"Not good. Solon," she protested
plerrily.
Laughing she went quickly past
him. Around the bend the road
widened and fields began to sweep
up to it in green, broken lengths.
When she reached her home she
hurried up to the tiny room under
the caves. She was greeted by a
pair of eyes that looked out at her
from the face in the one picture
that adorned the wall-a face of
grave tenderness. The peace in
Audrey's heart was transformed to
a tumult of angry thoughts.
II hate her! I hate her! hate
Aunt Hesterr' she sobbed passion
ately, but she shed no relieving
tears. She donned her old coarse
dress and felt comforted.
When the shadows began to
stretch themselves eastward Aud
rey sat in her loved nook, her hands
folded idly over the book she had
been reading.
"Here is the old beech tree,
Quent. Do you remember how we
used to race barefooted along this
path? And the river looks just as
smooth and golden as the day you
capsized."
Hidden by the rough trunk Aud
rey sprang to her feet. As the
speaker came into view her startled
gaze beheld two strangers; then a
look of recognition touched her
face, but she did not speak. When
he recovered from glad surprise,
Berriman came forward courte-
ously:
"Miss Audrey have brought
my friend, Quentin Burgess.
She held out her hand in shy
acknowledgment to Quentin.
"And you are Child Audrey
he commenced; slack has told me
ahont YOU. This is our old home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
TREATMENT OF RABIES.
New Pasteur Serum For the Treat
rnent.

NEW YORK, June 24.-Dr. Ram
baud Of the Pasteur Institute of this
city, recently returned from Europe
with supply of the new Pasteur
serum designed for the treatment OF
rabies cases Of a more advanced ma
ture than had previously been pos
sible to combat successfully. An
opportunity to test it has already been
presented to test it. Andrew Bell, a
confectioner of Worcester, Mass, was
bitten on the right hand by stray
dog on March 80 The dog bit other
dogs and was then shot. This week
Mr.. Bell was informed by the chief
OF the cattle bureau Of Massachusetts,,
Augustin Pierce, that one Of the bit
ten dogs had rabies. He advised Mr.
Bell to take treatment at once and
the Worcester man hastened to the
Pasteur Institute here. He has re-
ceived his first innoculation of the
new serum, prepared by DR.. Rambaud
Of Paris.
The doctor believes the serum will
check the disease, despite the great
length Of time since the man was
bitten.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25

NEW YORK, June "a All in Am.
erica who are interested in the
old world industries and the preven-
ton OF their utter loss by the merging
OF immigrants into factory workers
are interested in the work Of Miss
Caorline Amari a patroness OF the
Women's Industrial work OF Italy and
doctor Of Scula lndustrie Italiani in
New York who has just returned to
this city from Italy to continue her
work in the New York schoo'. About
two years ago a lace industry was
started at the Richmond Hill settle
ment house by New York woman,
who had at heart the welfare OF the
Italian women in this country. The
idea was TO revive the industry as it
had been done in Italy where schools
were opened to keep alive the talent
inherited from the ancient lace work
ers whose beautiful work may be seen
from time to time in exhibitions.
Only the best patterns were used
which were copied from Gothic and
Renaissance sources and the result
was the Burano Lace OF modern pro-
duction A committee headed by
Huena Marghetta, with the headquar-
ters at Rome, has been formed
Miss Caroline Amari came to New
York in the winter OF 1896 to organ
ize school similar to those already
flourishing in Italy. Miss Amari
brought with her patterns Of all
styles and a number OF genuine an
tique pieces which were lent for the
inspiration OF the workers. These
patterns were used as samples in the
New York schools and are copied
there and the New York patterns have
already been put on exhibition al
Milan and shown at the ltaliar
schools. The conditions under which
the work is done are as favorable a:
possible TO the comfort Of the work
ers. The work room is cheerful a:
we'll as warm, clean and we'll lighted
The teacher who is an Italian under
stands the dispositions of her pupils
and is an encouraging and helpful in
structor. Wages are paid during ap
premiership and girls earn from s.
to So week at the regular work ant
considerably more when they have be
come especially skilled.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
STORK AHEAD OF TIME.
Many Personages Late Who Should
be Present at Birth.

LA GRANJA, Spain, June 24.-The
son who was born to the Queen OF
Spain came before he was expected
and as a result many OF the per-
sonages, including the Bishop of Sc
govia, whose duty it was to be present
on the occasion did not reach the
palace in time.
King Alfonso presented the infant
formally to the courtiers who had
gathered in the throne room at a
quarter after o'clock this morning.
This ceremony took place in the
throne room and in the meanwhile a
salute of 21 guns was being fired out
side the palace King Alfonso draft
ed the forms Of a telegram to the
chiefs OF state telling them of the
event, after which he retired
At 80 this afternoon the ceremony
of inscribing the birth Of the child on
the state register took place in the
throne room in the presence of the
king, members Of the royal family, the
cabinet and large gathering Of civil
dignitaries and military authorities.
The baby was registered. under the
name Of Jaime Alexander Jean.
A nurse has been been summoned
from Santander. In the meantime
the queen is nursing the infant.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
PERSONALM MENTION

C. w. Shelly from San Francisco
is in the city.
w. H. Coats, resident of Detroit
Mich, is registered at the Occident.
F. L. Palmer arrived in Astoria
yesterday from St. Paul.
H R. Thomas was among the ar
rivals from San Francisco yesterday
J. West, a resident Of Clatsop, is
in town registered at the Occident
Sister Andrew, Superior of St
Mary's Hospital returned yesterday
from Portland where she has been
attending the graduating exercises OF
the St. Vincent's training school and
incidently attending to other matters
of business connected with the hos
pital.
Miss Zella Stevens nurse at the
hospital returned from Portland
where she was one of the graduates
of the St. Vincent training school in
that city.
All Utzinger of Seaside was in the
city yesterday. He reports he will
engage in business at Gearhart Park
this summer.
DR.. A. A. Finch left last night for
Medford, Ore, for a 10 days trip.
Miss Emily Thatcher of Salem is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Jack Ryan in
Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
MISS HARPER LIKES
ASTORIA
SAYS WEATHER HERE CAN'T
BE EXCELLED, WHEN 1T
DOES NOT RAIN.

| Miss Georgia Harper met several
old.time friends in Astoria yesterday
who called on her At the Astoria
theatre last night and chatted over
old times. A delightful companion
is Miss Harper and she is very fond
Of thinking and talking about things
away from the stage, as wellas mat
ters directly connected with her thea.
trical experience, which for woman
OF her age Is very extended She Is
very fond OF all the people who SUR
round her in her work and the whole
company is like big happy family
OF children, They joke and laugh at
the many little incidents that occur
behind the iootlights, which goes lar
in making things pleasant for herself
and the company.
Miss Harper remarked during her
short talk between cues last night
tIldN ttiC fNskulld NNdAHelt WhSH ~ ~
not raining, is the most delightfully."-
cool and refreshing that she has ex-
perienced since her last visit here two
years ago, and exclaimed that there
was not spot in the country where
she would rather be during the sum
mcr months.
Of the stage, as we'll as on, Miss
Harper is the. same sweet little wom-
an, who, when she makes new ac-
quaintance, its ten to one that he, or
she, is her friend for life, It's this
fine personality and magnetism that
has won her many friends.
1t was evidently one OF these ad-
mirers who has not been fortunate
enough to meet Miss Harper, that
sent beautiful bouquet to her over
the iootlights after the first act last
night, and who was too modest to
even make himself known by attach
ing card. Miss Harper says her
plans now are TO remain in Astoria
throughout the summer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
JOHN DIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
Will be Published in a New York
Magazine.

NEW YORK, June 24.-John D.
Rockefeller, according to an announc-
ment made yesterday, has decided to
give to the world his own story of his
life. 1t will be published serially in
an New York magazine beginning in
October.
81 have come to see" Mr. Rookie
feller said to the publishers in expla-
nation, "that my family and friends
want some records Of things which
may shed light on matters that have
been somewhat discussed. 1t is right
that | should yield to their advice
and in this informal way go over
again some of the events which made
life interesting to me"
Mr.. Rockefeller's autobiography is
to be published under the title Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
LET TER CARRIERS
HERE SATURDAY
STATE CONVENTION OF THE
POSTOFFICE MEN WILL BE
CONVENED IN ASTORIA.

The letter carriers OF the State OF
Oregon are to hold their annual CON
vention in Astoria next Saturday and
large representation OF the men who
deliver the mails is expected.
The local postofiice men have made
preparations to receive and entertain
the guests and Astoria may look for.
ward to this convention as one OF no
little Importance.
Multnomah county alone will send
l3 delegates, and there was consider
able rivalry in their selection, as the
visit to Astoria is looked forward 70
as a welcome outing by the Portland
carriers.
Among those attending the convcn.
ton from Portland will be +. p,
Holm, state vice-president, and +. G.
Burns, state secretary. All matters
pertaining to the welfare Of the letter
carriers and to the bctterment Of the
service will be discussed at the annual
convention. The organization OF let
ter carriers now extends throughout
the nation. The Oregon state officers
are: President, c. c. Henderson of
Eugene; vice-presidcnt, +, A. Baker,
Salem; secrctary-treasurer, r. Bur-
rows, Portland; executive board, +.
A. Baker, J. +. Torbet and T. T..
Taylor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
WOULD EXCLUDE AMERICANS
Mexican Railroad Employees Will Or
ganize Union.

CITY OF MEXICO, June "a
The Mexican Herald, publishes a
story this morning to the effect that
railroad employees throughout the
Republic Of Mexico are planning the
organization OF union which will
have for its sole aim the exclusion OF
Americans from connection in any
capacity with the various roads.
According to the Herald 90 per
cent of the railroad men Of the re-
public are Mexicans, the other 10 per
cent positions being held principally
by American, the latter filling the
positions Of greater responsibility.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The occident Hotel"
Rates very reasonable.
The Palace Restaurant.

Any phase OF hunger can be daintily
gratiiied at any hour OF the day or
night at the Palace Restaurant. The
kitchen and dining room service are
OF the positive best, Private dining
rooms for ladies. One call inspires
regular custom. Try it. Commercial
street, opposite Page building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
The Commercial.

One Of the coziest and most popular
resorts in the city Is the Commercial.
A new billiard room, pleasant sitting
room and handsome fixtures ali 10 to
make an agreeable meeting place for
gentlemen, there to discuss the topics
of the day, play a game of billiards
and enjoy the tne refreshments serv-
cd there. The best Of goods are only
handled, and this fact being so we'll
known, large business is done at the
Commercial, on Commercial street,
near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
SMALLEST DoNKEYs

NEW YORK, June 24.-Probably
the smallest oriental donkeys that
ever came TO this country were landed
from the Hamburg Of the Hamburg
American Line which came in from
the Mediterranean. They were con-
signed to David N. Goodrich, re-
tired rubber merchant Of this city
who has country home at Mount
Kisco and who will take them there
for breeding purposes The donkeys
are native Of Sardinia and IS Of them
were put on the Hamburg at Naples.