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CHAPTER xiv.-Continued.

She watched her put 1t into the bag
and then went dreaming home. and
for all OF the two weeks OF waiting she
was very happy-drcaming always.
Poor girl-she had made her life so
unhappy that JOY seemed divine. She
was sure of Sefy. Sometimes she won
dered with n blush and n start II he
might not come himself ia answer.
She would not have been surprised TO
have him steal up behind her-that
was his way. she remombercd-and
call out softly her name. So she went
about almost on tiptoes so that she
might hear him II he should. II was
a little difficult to keep 1t from the in
quIsItive old man. who did not quite
understand her sudden happiness. But
she did IT.
And, finally, the two weeks were up.
She was quite sure Seffy would not
waste moment with his answer. And
he might use that mysterious instru-
ment. the telegraph. which she under
stood would not take more than an
hour from Kansas. She supposed his
message. even If he used the tele-
graph. would come to the post-office.
The ceremonial of letter, with
simple people, is as much a matter of
concern as a treaty between two ma
lions. And now, as she dressed her
self In her best clothes to go to the
post office. she felt. somehow. as II
she were to be in Seffy's personal
presence. and must be rs immaculate
as always She wondered how he
would address her-forgetting that his
answer must come to the one whose
name she had signed. She had heard
of various most dear headlines to let
ters. | am afraid she blushed at all
this. For. as she looked in the glass.
she saw face SO radiant that she
looked again to identify 1t.
So. all the more she dressed herself
with the same care she would have
taken were she going to him instead
Of to the post-office for his letter. She
remembered what he had said about
her hair. and she ventured to pull 1t
about her face. much as it had been
that night in the dark parlor. But at
the thought OF that the tears came
slowly into her eyes. She had been
very happy that night. 1t was all the
naInlHtSh Sut eNtI huONht IL
seemed now. She dried her eyes and
then she sat at the table where Seffy
had often sat, and looked again in his
broken mirror. The radiance was
quenched. Her face was pale ard thin
now. She thought OF 1t quite as II he
were soon to see 1t.
"I wonder II he'll think me hand.
some. now" She shook her head
doubtfully at the face she saw in the
glass. NO. ! have no red cheeks no
more-and my eyes are bigger-and
my lips thinner-and my hair is paler
and my hands
She remembered how he had kissed
them. and put her head down and
sobbed. They did not seem fit TO be
kissed now-nor worth kissing.
But the post-mistress liked her bet
Ger that way and so do I. For she had
acquired n daintiness that was almost
immaculate.
As soon as Sally came, the post-mis.
lress smiled and shook her head. For
she had understood what the letter
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at peace with all the world.
sally" said the old man, this Is
nice"
VERY NICE" agreed Sally.
But also there is nothing like this
to send ones memory backward. And
this it was doing for both of them.
"Eferybody don't haf no such fire
tonight" And the everybody he
thought of as he sighed was-Seffy.
mo, not everybody" sighed Sally,
propping her head upon his knee.
"Sally-who do you mean by efery-
body?"
Just one person." admitted Sally,
the same one you mean"
"Yas," said Seffy's father very soft.
Iy. and then they were silent.
"Mebby some's got no homes-and
out freezing tonight" the old man
said presently.
Il hope not" said Sally. I'VE could
take them in here II we knew where
they are-couldn't we, pappy?"
But that last note was the one which
dams up tears.
"Yas-if we knowed where they air!
My God-if we chust knowed where
they air! Sally. don't you nefer turn no
one away from the door on a cold win
ter's night. You don't know who ii
might be!"
I'll never turn any one away from
the door," said Sally with emotion.
That's right. Sally. Some's dead
I'd rather be dead than haf no home" |"
"And l." agreed Sally.
Nor no friends"
Sally nodded.
sally, how long is 1t sence you was
married?"
More than four years-nearly five,
pappy."
My! but sings is changed" said
the old man. "Efen the sun don't
seem SO bright no mbre"
Yes, things are changed" said the
girl.
"Yit 1t must be chust an idee. Why
the Bible says that summer and winter
shall not change tell eferysing come to
ass-eferysing-efer Then
his voice broke. "Yit-yit-yit it's
one sing amt come to pass and ii
seems like it's nefer going to. It's bet.
ter sence you come. But yit the house
is damp-and shifery."-he shivered
himself-"and empty-like 1t was fu
neral about all the time. Yit it's nc
one dead-no ones dead-he's not
dead-chust gone. You said so-you
said 1t first! And some day he'll come
back and we'll git on our knees and
beg his pard"-. But It's SO long-oh
my God-so long! Oh, Seffy-Sery-
little Scffy-I got a pain in my breast
about you! You was all l had. Come
back to me-come back! I'm a oil
man. And I'm sorry-sorry-and
broke-broke down. But II you'll come
back-Sally, do you think he'll haf a
scar on his face?"
Something stihed his utterance. The
girl put out n soft hand to comfort
him.
Some day we shall know-see! BE
brave,"
"Yas-yas-that's easy to say. But
you nefer struck no one right In the
face-when they was looking up at
you-in that pleading kind OF way
She said piteously. No"
Then you don't know nossing about
1t, Oh. my God. II you'd had 1t before
you for more than four ycars-like
picture-morning and efening-day
and night-eferywhere The blood on
him-and the bed and mel"
(TO BE coSTINUED)
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Careless.

"Oh, George. dear. our wedding
must be postponed NO. darling.
no. 1t must not be" But It must.
George, dear. Father has lost all his
money in the market" You are right.
dear. You are right. The wedding
must be postponed. | never though
ii of you. Mabel. never thought thN
you would have such a careless L
ther''-DetIoit Free Presa
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the kidney secretions were badly dis
ordered. was completely worn on,
and discouraged when began using
Doan's Kidney Pills. but they Went
right to the cause Of the trouble anu
did their work well. ! have been
feeling well ever since"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y.
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Shall seHy Enter at This Cue?

Winter had come again-the fifth
one. They sat together in the great
hearth of the kitchen. in their charac-
teristiC attitude when before fire.
The hickory logs sputtered savagely,
but sent out to them. nevertheless. a
grateful warmth. Their faces and
bodies glowed in the fervor OF 1t. And
there is nothing like this to put one
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FIVE MONTHS IN HOSPITAL.
-
Discharged Because Doctors Could
Not Cure.
Levi P. Brockway, S. Second Avo
Anoka, Mimi, says: After living fn,

five months in a
hospital l was dis
charged as incur-
able, and given only
six months to live
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times fell uncOn-
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couldn't use m,
arms, my eyesight
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hloh Art In RiIIxiIIa.

AN you say 1t took that artist two
months to paint this little picture?"
shore did"
well. all I've got to say is. he's
too slow for this settlement. I could
"a painted two houses an four barns
in that time an not half tried."-At.
lanta Constitution.
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The Manner Of an Expert.

'T guess my father must have been
a pretty bad boy" said one youngster.
Why" inquired the other.
because he knows exactly what
questions to ask when he wants to
know what have been doing"
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mancniiy cured by Dr. Klincs Great Nerve hes'orr
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II is one thing to see your road:
another to cut it-George Eliot.
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The most important Of all is the
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
VESSEL IN M|DOCEAN DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Steamer Happens Along In Time
 to Save Crew.

New York, Nov. 2.--A story of fire at sea and timely rescue was brought to port by the steamer Admiral Schley, from Port Antonio. The Admiral Schley had on board the captain and crew of the schooner Lulie l.. Pollard, which was bound for New York from Fernandina with cargo of lumber and which was burned at sea.
 Captain ]. c. Powell of the schooner told the story of the disaster. My steward struck match" he said. "in the engine room to light the side light Immediately there was an explosion, which set fire to the entire forward house, containing two tanks of gaso- line, which was used to supply the hoisting engine.
 "The fire spread so rapidly that it was impossible to extinguish 1t. and the seamen were forced to fies b the stern without saving any of their ef- fects. Had it not been for the timely arrival of the steamer Admiral Schley, which reached us about forty-five min utes after the fire started, all might have perished, as very high sea was running, and it would have been i'm. possible for a lifeboat to live.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
NEARING TIE END
The Morse frlsI Is Nov Abeul Over-Argumenls Were
 Made To- dsy.

New York. Nov 2.-The trial of Charles W. Morse, financier and pro- moter, and Alfred H. Curtis, former president of the National Bank of North America, on charges of viola ton of tbe national banking law, en- tered upon its final stage to-day.
 The presentation of evidence had been practically concluded when the criminal branch of the United States court where the trial is in progress, adjourned on Saturday. To-day was to be devoted to closing argument by the prosecution and the defense and. tomorrow after Judge Hough has instructed the jurors on the points of law involved the case will be submitted to the jury. Four hours had been allotted to the defense to- day It was expected that former Congressman Charles E. Litrlefield, personal counsel for Morse, wilt use about two hours of this time and that the remainder of the four hours will be taken up by ex-Judge w. K. Ol- colt for Curtis.
 United States District Attorney Stimson will make the final argu- ment for the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
Morse Gains Point.

New York, Nov 2.-One of the most important allegations in con- nection with the charge of misappro- priation contained in the indictment against Charles w. Morse and A. H.. Curtis was thrown out by the court sooon after the trial was resumed in the United States court to-day. The transportation allegation was made in connection with a $100, ,00O note given by Calvin Austin. Austin claimed Morse had the note discount ed and used the proceeds without his consent. It is understood that the charge was thrown out on the ground that the National Bank of North America was not in any way damaged by the transaction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
Will Fight It fin Courts.

New Haven, Nov 2.-Mr Roden- bach said in reply to the report that he and his committee had sent out ballots for the purpose of misleading the voters ant invalidating their ballots that Chairman Kenealy, who has been hired by George l.. Lilley as his political agent. was responsi- ble for the report. The opinion giv- en above does away with Mir Ke- nealys absurd statement. If, how ever. the republicans intend to make an issue of 1t, they will fight them on the same ground in the courts. Over one hundred republican ballots have been examined by the commit tee and they have been found to vary from the prescribed size more than l the anti-Lilley ballots Those latter contain all the republican candidates with the exception of Lilley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
ECHO OF BOER WAR
Plan Drawn Up By Emperor William Stirred . LIille
 Rawpus To-day.

London, Nov 2.-The plan of eaEi- paign for ending the Boer war was drawn up by Emperor William and sent to Queen Victoria, according to the interview with his majesty that appeared last week in the Daily Tele- graph, was not communicated to the British war office. This matter has angered the Irishmen, who affect to see an attempt to rob their fellow countryman, Lord Roberts, of the glory attached to his success, and William Redmond, the nationalist, heckled War Secretary Haldans on the subject in the house of commons to-day The secretary replied that the war office's archives contained no such document and that he could find no record of its ever having been in the possession of anybody connected with the department. MT Redmond suggested that MT Haldane propose to Premier Asquith the propriety of offering Emperor William a seat in the British cabinet, thereby making the situation regular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
HELPS CANNON
Methodist (burchwsn Says Be Received . Straightforward
 and Tru'bf0I Reply
WILL VOTE FOR HIM

Chicago, Nov. 2.-One prominent Methodist churchman has refused to join in a condemnation of Speaker Joseph G. Cannon.
 He is Bishop John w. Hamilton of Massachusetts who Is at present meeting with his colleagues at In dianapolis.
 Referring to charges that the speaker neglected to treat a general conference committee with due re- spect and Is antagonistlc to the pro- hibition movement, Bisaoo Ramil- ton in letter to the northwestern christian advocate says:
 T wrote MT Cannon a straightfor- ward interrogatory letter asking him If he had directly or indirectly sought to hinder legislation on the commit tee on judiciary or in congress on the matter of federal government in its relation to traffic in intoxicating liquors in the prohibitory states.
 He replied so candidly that he had not opposed the legislation and had not intended to treat the general conference committee disrespectfnlly that was bound to accept his state ment, and when his declaration vas confirmed promptly by MT Littlefield himself in reply to the letter I ad. dressed him on the same subject, felt justified in declining to oppose MT Cannon's reelection"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
Kenealy Finding Flaws

Hartford, Nov. 2.-Chairman Ke- nealy of the republican, committee evidently did not wait to read the opinion of the superior court judge and the republican attorney, which declared all the ballots sent out by the anti-Lilley organization legal, fol he issued another statement this afternoon in which he said that he had evidences from all over, the state that the George s. Palmer organiza- tion was also issuing ballots that were not legal, which bear Robert sons name over that of Lilley. He also rehashes the old story about tickets intended for one town being sent to other places. He said he has found about every conceivable mis- take on the ballots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
MRS AsToR BURIED.
New York's Social Leader Was Laid
 at Rest To-day.

New York, Nov 2.--The funeral of Mrs William Astor, New York's SO cial leader for twenty years. took place to-day from her late residence in Fifth avenue All the grandchil- dren with the exception of Miss May Van Allen and Miss Caroline Astor Drayton, who is a namesake of the late Mrs Astor, were present. Mrs George Ogilyy Haig, daughter, who was in Europe at the time Of her mothers death, did not arrive in time. the steamer not being duo until later in the week. In accordance with the wishes of Mrs Astor us ex- pressed during her life the ceremony was of the simplest possible nature. Rev Dr William H. Vibbert, vicar of Trinity chapel. and the Rev Dr Err. est Stires, rector of St Thomas's < church, where Mrs Astor had pew since moving into her new home. con ducted the service. At the close of the ceremony the funeral cortese proceeded to Trinity cemetery. Am sterdam avenue and 154th street, where the interment was in the Astor family plot. Many cablegrams and telegrams were received from friends and relatives who were unable to be present The floral tributes were many and of great beauty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
HoIcomb's Denial.

Southington, Nov 2.-Another statement issued purported to be an opinion of Attorney Genera. Hol- comb is to the effect that care should be exercised in the use of ballots. as some of the ballots shown to him were not according to legal require ment. MT Holcomb later denied giv- ing any such opinion, but said he might have made casual remark to that effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
CITY NEWS.

Harry Provost, sporting editor of the Bridgeport Post, was present at the Acorn-All Waterbury game at Rockville yesterday
 The big white swan advertising four of that name attracted consid- erable attention on the streets Sat urday. The bird was not alive but the graceful creature almost looked it. It was on float drawn by four horses and had everybody Joking as 1t passed by. The swan was made of paper but was almost perfect in de sign. On the float also were sever al banners with the words Model Market" which is the agent oi White Swan" four in this city. The advertising scheme was the idea oi Manager Finley of the Model, and 1t was a decided success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
BALLOTS LEGAL
Attorney Sioddard ExJudge oi Inc Superior Court Passes
 on Spurious Ballots.

New Haven. Nov 2.-In regard to the validity of the ballots issued by the anti-Lilley organization. that or ganization has secured an opinion signed by ex-Judge Henry Stoddard of the superior court, who was lead ing lawyer In the case of Phelan vs Walsh in the deadlock" suit of 1893 involving the title of Judge Norris and Samuel Merwin to the governor ship. The opinion is also signed by J. Birney Futile, republican attor- ney of this city. The opinion is ad- dressed to William T. Rodenbach and Is as follows:
 In reply to your request for all opinion as to the validity of the bal lots sent out by your committee, these ballots are printed on blanks prepared and furnished by the sec retary Of state, pursuant to law Il Is understood that some person or persons have claimed that these bal lots are invalid because they vary say from one-eighth to one-sixteenth of an inch from the prescribed size. In our opinion there is nothing in the claim The ballots are unques- tionably legal In the Phelan vs Walsh case the supreme cour. held that ballots which contained the name of person who was not resi-. dent of that district where voted bu, was a candidate in another district were legal. So that if by mistake any ballots sent out by your commit. tee in Congressman Hills Gistrlc; bore the name of candidate for con. gress in another district, that will not invalidate the ballots"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
NEW HAVEN MAN.
David McGraw Fuond Dead in Shel-
 ton Canal.

Shelton, Nov 2.-The body of a man which was identified as that of David McGraw of New Haven was found in the canal here yesterday. The canal was drawn off and the body was found lying next the Hume of the Anatomick Shoe Co. There were no marks on the body indicat- ing foul play. u is understood that McGraw walked from New Haven to Derby, Thursday, and was last seen in that place Saturday night, and it is supposed he walked to this place and in the dark fell into the canal.
 He was veteran of the civil war and his age given as 67 years. Iden- tifcation was made by those who knew hi mwhen employed in local factory heer 25 years ago. In poe ket of his colthes was found card on which was the name John Walsh, 16S Poplar street, New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
LlLEY IS LATE
Letters Called For Several Weeks Aes Now Sprung on Public
 al Last nomept
WILL NOT HELP HIM

The public is curious to know what effect George L. Lilley's elev- enth hour statements will have in determining the result of the voting contest tomorrow. Many claim that they will win some votes while other feel that most people had made up their minds before MT Lil- ley had decided to unbosom himself and that nothing he can say now will exercise an influence upon them. It would De very difficult to tell with any degree of certainty how this kind of tactics will work, for 8 considerable number of men take a lot of stock in the last story, and MT Lilley is shrewd enough to know this and wisely kept in the background with his "dares" until 1t was too late to call his bluff. This is in line with Mir Lilley's methods of do- ing business and anybody who does not see through 1t must be a gull lible sort of fellow. The working people of Waterbury ought to know how to vote without being coached by MT Lilley or his henchmen. Isn't it a fact that almost half the people in town have been out of employ ment for the past year and that the other half didn't earn much more than what gave them bare exist ence? The situation is not much improved at the present time, and yet 1t is among the men who have suffered most during the dull per- iod that MT Lilley expect his strong est backing. Why? He assures them that if elected governor he will do something for them. Here again the congressman gives another proof of his power as a master Of dissimulation when he thinks it suits his purpose to appear in that role. The people should bear in mind that the election tomorrow Is battle fot the supremacy of issues rather than for the elevation of any particular man or set of men. If you like how the republican party has been run- ming the ship of state and don't want anything better, all right. 1t IS your duty to give the republican another lease of office for four years more. N If you desire change, and 1t Is hard to see why you should not, then 1t is your plain duty to cast your ballot for every candidate on the democratic ticket. The resuk of the contest is far reaching and will be felt long after the pigs feet and other nice things which are be- ing handed out by republicans have ceased to be of any benefit to a man and his family, if they ever have been helpful
 Gentlemen, be selfish about this thing. Don't vote for man who offers you anything in exchange for 1t except the best there is in him in case he should be elected, and what that best is can only be determined by the record of the candidate and that of his party.
 Here are the Lilley letters to Roosevelt and the Roosevelt letters to Lilley:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
Saved by Cigarettes.

Centralia, Mo, Nov 2..-The only known instance where package Of cigarette papers saved life occurred here last night, when Clyde Younger young man employed by grocery house, was. attacked by burglar ir the rear of his eployer's store Younger was closing the store fol the night when he discovered the would-be robber behind a salt barrel The man attacked Younger with g long knife. A murderous thrust cui its way through the coat, vest and a book of cigarette papers ard in fiicted slight wound. The book was heavily cardboarded.