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of the smaller towns, thus affording an
all-night service, as it We're, to the public
without extra clerk hire by the govern
ment. either places of convenience where
the government expects to establish them
are in hotels. railway stations, news
stands, department stores, drug stores
and possibly on the through train service.
To obtain the best possible machine
from the best inventive genius of the
country the board of examiners have been
most generous in their attitude toward
the inventors. Not one of the machines
offered was found to be Immediately
available for use, due to defects In minor
parts of construction. Sometimes where
the machine has not been exactly the
model that they desired or exhibited de-
ficiencies of a minor nature the examin-
ers have pointed out the defect and per-
mitted the man to take his machine home
and try to work out remedies for cor
recting these evils before pronouncing
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The American woman. l think, can
learn great deal to her advantage from
the English woman: She possesses what
| would call characteristic charm, which
is always commented on by Americans
first visiting the continent. This pretty
personality, which belongs to every gentle
English woman, is due, I think, to her
attitude of restfulness. her perfect self
composure. Added to this she also has
simplicity of manner and speech.
Generally speaking, think the Ameri-
can women the best dressed 1 have seen
anywhere. But when the English woman
carefully follows the fashion-which she
does not do very much-and takes the
trouble there is no woman on earth who
can outdo her in good dressing
Mrs. OConnor. who was born in Texas
and lived nearly twenty years in Eng
land. says she prefers American life. -
like the American life best" she said.
but prefer the English homes. English
home life, l think, is ideal. OF course,
we are young country yet" Mrs. OCon-
nor always says we when she refers to
Americans. Of whom, in spite of her long
residence abroad, she considers herself
one.
''The Englishman visiting this country
for the first time returns home with a
horrible impression of us. He thinks the
American press is the worst feature of
our national life He abhors it, and he
judges our civilization by his inborn dis
like for modern Journalism exploited
in this country. The press is virtually
suppressed in England. The funny part
of this censorship is that every big scan
dal, everything that the papers have been
compelled to refrain from printing be-
cause of the strict libel laws is perfectly
well known throughout England, and dis
cussed as freely as though it had been
spread over many pages of a yellow press.
1t is most absurd. Besides, | think the
exposure of certain things in American
has been of the greatest ben
eft. and is most hcathful for the country.
the Englishman detests this sort of
thing. Everybody in this country lives
in glass houses. That is, there is no Sc
crecy, no privacy, even in home life
Everything is exposed to bright daylight
by virtue of the enterprising press The
Englishman demands privacy, not only
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in hts home life. but in everything else.
This, 1 presume. is accountable for his
apparent coldness-in fact, the English
man is cod.
You see. the country is so small and
insular, l suppose this makes difference
was talking about this to a brilliant
Washington lawyer the other da-. He
said. We'll you know every Engiishman
Is an island himself This expressed
everything in England
Returning to the suffrage question, Mrs.
O'Connor said: "One time a wel-known
English writer said to me. Every man
should be allowed thre. wives-an intel
lectual companion. a housekeeper and a
wife to love. Few men can afford three
wives. But there should be more women
who embrace all of these three quaiiti-
cations for the ideal wife. And the num-
ber is growing. Suffrage. | tniak, will
give to women. by virtue OF its training,
these three degrees of excellence more
than anything else.
Il hope you won't misunderstood me-
said Mrs. O'Connor, that, in speak ng of
America l do, I am still not fond
a republican form of government Eng
lands government is no doubt the best
of its kind in the world. and her aris-
tocracy represent the very best type to be
found anywhere. But, after all, | be-
.ieve that all nations agree that the
United States has the greatest future be-
fore it. 1t has shown the most wond err
full progress in every line. l am amazed
to see the magnificent changes that have
been made since my last visit here. 1t is
growing better kind of civilization and
the improvement is most marked. The
foreigner looks on n wonder when he
upon his first visit here
what this country has done for his people.
He talks about it when he returns home !
1t is perhaps the most wonderful phase of
our life to him; for it impresses him
deeply.
While England is the greatest co'onz-
ing nation, no other nation has accom-
plished what this one has done. 1t has
given liberty and homes to all races and |
classes and conditions of people-the an
archist the degenerate, the penniless. the |
homeless, the outlaw. and it has given
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them back hope and self-respect. and
when full-fedged American citizens they
are ready at a moments notice to take
up arms in defense of their country.
NO: America, in spite of her mis-
takes and Misrepresentation. is undoubt-
edly the country of the future. the
country of hope and OF progress. and for
myself. | am more intensely American
than ever. because more intellGently So"
Mrs. . Connor is visiting her sister, Mrs,
James c. Plling of 13f3 10Th street north
west. She will return TO England the lat
ter part of this month H. I'll.
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copYREHr 81 MApaNEAefn

Step by step the difficulties in the way
of adopting the machines have been re-
moved. One OF rnese concerned itself with
the printing of yards of stamps instead of
blocks of the postage carrier.
For slot-ma chine use the stamps must
necessarily be printed in long ribbon
like lengths. Was this possible? The
board did not know and neither did the
bureau of engraving and printing until
the matter was taken up and considered
and carefully figured out. Then the bu-
reau returned favorable reply. and later
a man added his knowledge to the bu-
reau's by inventing machine which will
gum and cut stamps and fill the slot
performing the manual labor
of several clerks and assistants.
Several of the stamp-vending machines
are now being used in the British postal
service. and are said to be giving salts
faction. They have also been used In
Germany for some time.
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most brilliant women that America ever
roduced. and close friend of Mrs.
o'Connor.
so you see why l believe in women
vorking," said Mrs. O'Connor, as she
old of her work. II know what il means
10 women; it is good for them. The So
'ial butterfly. cannot be favorably COM
pared to the woman whose m.nd is oc-
@upied at least portion of the time on
some other interest. some other work in
life. Work. where it brings one in con-
,act with many people, gives poise and a
broader comprehension of life. which can
hardly be gained, / think. in any other
yperience"
But, Mrs. O'Connor,'' l asked, do you
believe the great majority of women
would go out to work if not compelled to
hy circumstances?
NO, | believe they would not" she
said But neither would men, for that
matteS Men are not fond of work /
know scores of men in England with an
;ncome of 81 $50 a year and upward who
10 not do IL bit of work from one year $
nd to the other"
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There Will be 5000 stamps of each of
the three different denominations, the one
two and five cent stamp. in every machine
In addition there will be a strip of five
two-cent stamps. BY dropping ten cents
N the slot one may receive this strip of
five two-cent postage.
Another machine which will be among
the final number to be tested contains
slots for a one. two and five cent postage
and a postal card. Whether the govern
ment will take up the envelope and postal
card matter of machines or be satisfied
to furnish stamps after this fashion re-
mains to be determined after the final
tests have been made and the operations
of the various machines have been fully
and satisfactorily inspected.
Uncle Sam is insistent on the detailed
perfection of the machines he may adopt.
because without this absolute perfection
in operation either the government itself
or the public is apt to be beaten by play
ing the slot machines, even on the stamp
habit.
The Postmaster General. George V. L.
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OPERATING A
STAl1p-YElQDllQGl1BcHINE,
CoP1REH1 BY MALpoN FAwceTr

- EFORE another year the popu-
lar push-button habit may be
applied 70 postage stamps.
Instead OF walking the length
of many squares to your nearest
subpostal station. instead OF bothering the
grocer or butcher or borrowing from your
next-door neighbor, you may with the
case of those accustomed to-wat-to
whom -things-come slip Your pennies
into the automatic stamp-vending ma
chimes and receive a one. two or five cent
stamp and even a postal card and stamp
ed envelope, Such is the enterprise of
Uncle Sam
The United States government expects
20 have these miniature post office depart
ments for the sale of stamps established
within easy reach of every busy American
citizen before many months.
F. e. Mcmillan. chairman of the COM
mission OF three appointed to investigate
the possibility of using such machines and
inspect the makes and inventions from
scores of inventors throughout this and
European countries feels confident that
the thing can be accomplished.
1t is calculated that the innovation of
stamp-vending machines in convenient
places Will be of tremendous import to
all classes. but particularly to the busy
professional and business man.
With the adoption of the new machines
there will be no excuse for the absent
minded man to carry his wife's letter ins
his pocket for two days for the want
of convenient place to buy a stamp.
There Will be no excuse for disgruntled
druggist to lose his temper because a big
portion of his trade is confined to stamps
Gor will there be excuse for the grocer
TO become impatient with his patrons be-
cause they compel him 10 be a sort of
clearing house for Uncle Sans post office
business without remuneration This ac-
commodation and labor of love for Uncle
Sam will be done away with with the
appearance of the stamp-vending SLOT
machines.
Merchants and hotel clerks. whose lives
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<<r ! had anything to do with tha
- making OF laws l should compe,
every woman. rich and poor, col
lege bred and plain everyday
school bred. To earn her own live
lihood for at least one year of her life"
Reviewing the social and industrial
progress of women. in which she is. ac-
tively inter sted. Mrs. T. F. O'Connor
gave the above opinion as one which sha
believes. applied generally, would result
in long stride toward the broader edu-
cation and advancement OF individual
woman.
Il am tremendously interested in want
ing the suffragists to win out" said ths
brilliant and charming wifi. OF the Irish
party leader in the English parliament.
and vour husband?" | asked.
oh no: my husband is not in sympa-
thy with the movement. No. | doubt If
he will ever vote for il. He does not be-
leve in it
The English women are so much in
earnest and so hard-Torking and cour-
ageous / am sure they VII succeed. 1t
only question Of time. But takin1
women as a whole. We are really in on:
infancy yet in many ways. Women ar
still very feminine in hsir thoughts 'anI
oftentimes in Judgment. They need TO
cultivate broader line of reasoning an3
judgment and tolerance and patience to-
ward others of their sex. That is tn
reason / believe that If every woman had
a training in the hard school OF sef-sup-
port for at least a year. whera she could
be made self-reliant and meet anothe.
side of life. il would do her infinite good >
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Speaking of the suffrage movement in
-nGland. Mrs. O'Connor said she believed
bsen's DOLLS House" gave a better pic
IRE the awakening of women on the
ointment than anything else. In the
'Don's House." said Mrs. OConnor, I'd
en- has given lis an exact reflection of
his turning point in woman's progress
aow going on in England-the breaking
way frcm old mossgrown theories and
into the new.
$50 many women have said to me- Oh
ecu women don't want suffrage. What
20 you want to bother your heads about
-? You can get everything you want
without crying for the ballot. All you
! ave to do is TO make yourself fascinating
and charming to man. You can manage
MIN, you know. better this way than by
things of him. a. woman
wants rights and justice from man. not
o want to influence him. l have heard
OF people managing circuses and horses
and such things, but whyi should any one
want to manage a man? 1t is nonsense
the theory of these women
what would become of the plain. nomely
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Unjust Blame.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Ill luck gets the blame for a lot of poor
judgment.
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Mrs. O'Connor. previous 10 her mar
riase to the popular Irish member of
parliament. was practical Journalist and
newspaper writer, and associated
with one OF the well-known new Yor6
magazines for some time.
Mrs. OConnor was twice president of
tine Society of Women Journalists in Eng
land. which now consists OF a body of
three hundred and nifty working journal
lists and writer's. Mrs Humphrey Ward
having been elected its president for this
year, Among the first presidents of this
useful association was the late John
Oliver Hobbs Mrs. Craigie), one of the
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the pile of articles rescued from the fire a
hat, a blouse and a pair of larrigans, sort
of moccasin with legs like boots.
Rob did not say a word while they search
ed him, which they did in the most thorough
manner. But no trace Of the missing money
was found.
81 amt satisfied" said Mr.. Stoddard,
ering boy had put on the outer garments.
bleve you could tell moren ye hey, an L
think / kin make We"
"What do We mean?" asked Bill MeGreg-
or, who had stood quietly by while the search
was going on.
"Why, III arrest him an take him afore
Justice Holbrook, over to the Forks. The
Squire will git the truth out of him.
Mr.. Stoddard's voice was harsh and stern,
and Rob felt that his doom was sealed. The
boy had heard of old Squire Holbrook's. ex-
and one of his sayings was current throughout
the sparsely-settled region where he lived:
tits better nine innocent men should suf-
fer than for guilty man to escape"
The men carried the camp spreads and
other articles that were saved into the hay
she'd and made themselves as comfortable
as possible The camp had burned down till
it was now merely pile of smouldeI1ng EN-
bers.
The remaining hours of the night passed
slowly away to the men huddled together in
the hay-shed They. had been routed out of
the comfortable camp so suddenly that their
present quarters seemed even more unpleas-
ant by contrast.
Rob Archer covered amid the men in bit
terness of spirit. Would his father feel any
pride in him nowg Would his father not con-
slider him more of a failure than ever?
Such thoughts as these coursed through the
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Weakened him from his dreamiess sleep or stu

wakened him from his dreamless sleep or stu
"You looked as though you were dead said
Rocky looking pityingiy upon the boy.
hated to disturb you, but Mr.. Stoddards go
ing to take you before that internal justice
of the peace"
Rob sank back with low moan.
Il wish l was dead" he said, with
Don't give way to it," replied Rocky,
soothingly. Pm going out with you, and
I'll see that you have, fair. play. l don't
wasn't for Bifl McGregor, the black hearted
scoundrel There they are now, talking to-
gether."
Rocky had scarcely ceased speaking when
Mr. Stoddard turned around and called out
cit up, We young thief, an come herel"
The boy obeyed in scared, bewliderea
"Don't be alarmed" whispered Rocky.
Hes only trying to frighten you. Brace
But this advice fell all unheeded upon the
ears of poor Rob. His courage was gone; the
manliness that had seemed to be growing
up within him during the past few weeks
had suddenly departed, and, as the three
teams loaded with men started out toward
the cleared lands, he prayed that each mo-
ment might be his last.
The burning of the camp had destroyed
every mouthful of food for the men, and Mr..
Stoddard saw no way but to get supplies and
return and build new camp and resume OPP
The snow had fallen to the depth of more
than foot. and the sleds dragged heavily.
They passed slowly along through the silent
woods, the solitude now and then disturbed
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boys mind as the night wore away, and he
listened, while his heart quaked with ter
ror. to the men talking among themselves
He heard Black Bill say to a companion, III
a suppressed tone of voice:
II think the young villain set the camp
afre. Ye can't trust these pale, tremblln
little wretches."
Rocky Mountain and Reddy White were
bated breath as the talk went on.
EFF he'd do that he'd murder; cause how'd
he know but what we'd be baked alive in
the camp"
Rob recognized this voice as belonging to
"a crony of Black Bill. Then Bill replied:
II hope they'll indict him. l know old
Squire Holbrook II hold him for the grand
Jury. He alters does that, onless the sus-
picioned one proves his Inference"
Rob felt as though he had been tried and
convicted already, and deathly lethargy
stole over him. He had heard of people freez-
ing to death, and he made no effort to shake
off this strange drowsihess. Life seemed to
have lost all charm for him.
With a sudden start, lie opened his eyes.
The gray light of morning was stealing
through the snow-burlened forest. The air
had grown warmer during the night, and the
snow, which was yet falling heavily, was soft
and damp. At first he could scarcely COM
prehend where he was, for the men, who were
stalking about in the uncertain light seemed
ike huge spectres, and the grating sound Of
the horses teeth as they munched their hay
and oats Jared upon his overstIained
nerves.
He rose slowly up and encountered the gaze
Of Rocky Mountain. 1t was Rocky who had
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THIS STORY BEGAN THREE WEEKS AGO
synopsis of Preceding Chapters

From November until Christmas fourteen
years old Rob Archer had been working In
Mr.. Stoddard's Maine numbering camp. He
kept the books and looked after the supplies.
Christmas afternoon Mr.. Stoddard, who haa
been home returned to the camp and handed
the boy $780, ia notes. keep your eye on
'em," he admonished.
Rob put the money away carefully IN tne
camp chest and placed the key in his pocket
All the rest of the afternoon and evening
he felt the weight of the responsibility he
was uneasy and watchful, though he cheered
himself with the thought that no one was
aware of the treasure confded TO his care.
But the evil eyes of Black Bill MeGregor
had observed the money transfer, and his
swarthy face had greedy look as he watched
At II o'clock Rob In his bunk slept lightly,
and was presently awakened by a cracking
sound and the smell of smoke. He stared
about him. The camp on frei
Instantly he sprang towards the camp chest
His foot caught some obstruction, and he fell
to the floor. As he scrambled to his feet he
heard some one close the chest lid. He clutch
ed at and succeeded in grasping the intruder
but he was dashed aside, stunned and breath
less, and when he regained his senses he was
alone in the furnace-like room. Making his
way to the camp chest, he found it locked
He took the key from his pocket, unlocked and
opened the chest, hurriedly took out the camp
book and the log book, and felt for the money
In the box where he had placed it. The box
was empty. The money was gonei
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by the chatter of red squirrel or the whir-
ring flutter of a partIidge's wings.
They came to the place where the wagon
had capsized a month and half before. But
how changed was the face of naturel Bull
Creek had, ceased its roarings, and giided
peacefully beneath its thick covering Of ice
and snow.
Rob looked up the stream. Only few
rods away was the spot where he had SO
aearly ended his young life. Was not his
condition then. even though he were impris-
oned beneath the logs, preferable to his pres
ent predicament?
Then they came TO cleared land, where the
log cabins, covered with snow. made the
heart of the boy faint with a homelke long
ing. He thought of his gentle mother and
his manly little brother. and then his faith
er's face rose before him.
Would he dare meet that father with even
a shadow Of dishonesty upon himY
His head sank down upon his breast The
horses moved onward. but he needed it not,
and then suddenly the teams stopped.
He looked up with a start, They had ar
rived at Squire Holbroeks house.
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ing his face.
But love of life is strong, and he turned
to the little window. from which he dashed
the few panes of glass, and then crept
through into the cold night air, the flames
following him closely in the draught caused
by the opening of the window. He went
around in the snow in his stocking feet to
the camp-yard.
The FIRE had burst through the roof, and
the low building was rapidly becoming a mass
of fame. Rob did not mind the snow, which
was falling heavily upon his unprotected
head. He did not mind the fact that only
pair of stockings covered his feet. The one
thought that was torturing him was who had
As he came into the camp-yard, he found
the men assembled, and watching the devour-
ing flames. They had been reused by Bill
McGregor, who had risen up in his bunk,
and shouted:
"Ihe camps a6rel"
They hailed Rob's appearance ioyfully, and,
as Mr., Stoddard took the books from the
boys. hands, he asked. eagerly:
"Did ye save the money!
mo, sir; it was gone. Somebody stole it,"
answered Rob, brokenly.
What's that? What money do We mean?"
queried Reddy White, who was standing near
''I give Rob Archer five hundred dollars to
pat in the wonggin' -chist Yesterday" said Mr.
Stoddard. in hard, strained voice, IAN he
says it was gone"
Black Bill who stood glowering upon the boy
in the bright light of the burning camp.
"Do you think I'd steal?" burst from Rob's
white lips.
lookin' fer the money without walin' the
men," said Bill McGregor, still in the same
cruel, sneering voice.
q didn't think | couldn't say ANYTHING
Rob family. but l didn't steal it."
His courage was all gone, and he sobbed
Reddy White sDrang forward. with clincll-
'Ef anybody says this boys a thief, IN
knock ali his teeth down his throat!b he
shouted. "Pd trust my life with him.
= Easy now, Reddyi" said M. Stoddard, as
nobody thieves; but want to talk with Rob
Come, now!" he said, soothingIy to The
boy. You give up that money, an it'll be
all right. Yere young, an III make allow
ances."
Those who stood near, and could see Rob's
face, beheld veritable picture of despair
His teeth chartered, not with cold, but with
that filed the air, and lay in crystal purity
about them. He tried to speak, but the eff
fort was a failure.
"He looks guilty." muttered Bill McGre,
But Reddy White interrupted him, fierce
Don't say another word. I'd ruther think
twas you"
At length poor Rob found his voice.
81 don't know anything about it." he said
piteously. Il tried to save it, but it was
gone. There was somebody in the new part >
Mr. Stoddard shook his head.
tits strange ye didn't holler when We
woke up an found the camp Albumin"
During this time Rob had stood trembling
in his stocking feet in the snow, without Q
hat or coat and Rocky Mountain spoke
for the first time since their escape from the
fire.
"Why don't you search the boy, and Their
put some more clothes on him? He'll freeze!'
As he said this he brought forward from
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CHAPTER X.
lakewood JUSTICE

lob rose to his feet with difficulty
~ His limbs were cramped and weak.
N and, but for the helping hand of
IFzs5Ee7l Rocky Mountain, he could not have
sA&5yI kept his feet. His heart beat loud
ly as he staggered from the sled
TO the house, the open door of which seemed
more forbidding to him than would the por-
tails Of the grave.