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"Well. he's got dern bad judgment eff
he'd want Q in a time o need. Are
you a married man,
Yes"
Garry any life insurance."
mo. I don't, out what's that got
to-
"Welr'-Truitt stroked his heard-"1
believe I'll take pity on yore widow. /
thought at fust I'd mash o 'twixt my
thumb an forefnger, but I won't. Git
out o here. I've got some'n' private to
say to Telfarc."
The officer with a flushed face,
looked from one 10 the other of the
two men, his inquiring glance resting
last on the white, rigid co%untenance of
Telfare. But the governor seemed to
have actually lost his presence of mind
and could only stare blankly.
II Jest wanted to ak you. Telfare.
how you felt about hayin' the whole
thing writ up in the newspapers
Truitt said in the pause. II know
mighty nigh ever newspaper reporter
in the state an some admin states.
They will print anything l give 'em.
We got sorter chummy at otr last re-
ulinlia 1tE. lAitN VIII bAAhiAthA AAs @"
of this. an of course you'll have a
chance to have yore say. AS fur as I'm
concerned. I'd rally like to have 1t git
around to all tho veteran camps in the
state. Most of EN- know Bias Truitt by
reputation. an when they hear about
this they will jest break the'r necks to
vote fer you next election. You barely
got in by a squeeze last time, but they II
rush you in like the woods afire when
this tale gifts out"
governor. I'm waiting your orders,
said the policeman. who seemed to feel
that a mistake had been made n that
he was overhearing private matters.
"Wait in the hail. Telfare said. III
ring if l need you, This mans been
drinking"
"Huhl" snecred Truitt as the door
closed after the policeman. I'm dry
as a chip. an / reckon you got some
o. the best settin' round. an yet you
hain't offered a fcller a drap.'
Now. what do you want?" Telfare
asked. doggedly miserable, defeat writ
ten all over him.
"Nothin' now" answered Truitt. I'm
goin' back an tell George Buckley that
l pulled yore year fer you He's felt
this thing purity bad-a proud man nat
urally would-but when / tell i'm what
I done an that You tuck it like a Ounce
at school, why. it's my opinion he'll
Jest feel sorry for you. / do. l know.
an I'm free to confess l feel a little
grain ashamed myself. u that will
wear off, ! reckon. God Almighty ort
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LET SOMETHING GOOD BE SAID.

When over the fair fame of friend or
foe
The shadow of disgrace shall fall;
instead
OF words of blame. or proof of thus
and so,
Let something good be said.
Forget not that no fellow being yet
May fall so low but love may lift his
head;
Even the cheek of shame with tears is
wet
If something good be said.
No generous heart may vainly urn
aside
In ways of sympathy; no soul so
dead
But may awaken strong and glorified,
If something good be said.
And so I charge We, by the thorny
crown
And by the cross on which the
Saviour bled,
And by your own souls hope of fair
renown,
Let something good be said.
James Whitcomb Riley.
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second Georgia, under Colonel H.. Z.
Pierson. My records all right. At
least eft it hain't, you kin show why It
nain't. Yes, I've come here Ter some
sort O. settlement, a n I'm goin' to have
it, or I'll turn the governor o. Georgia
across my knee an spank i'm black an
blue. No dern. futed shirted skunk
kin insult a brave, pure hearted friend
o. mine an leave i'm within under it,
AN go off an chuckle, jest heca'se of a
fiimsy excuse like you put up 10 him.
No, stree; you've got to git a move on
you. What l would advise is a gen
tlemanly apology
Apology? You must be out of your
mind, sir said Telfare angrily. Il
can't send an apology to that man"
you say you cayn't, you pup" thun-
dered Truitt. Stand upi What you
settin' down fer?" And Truitt actual
ly took the governor by the ear and
twisted it as he raised him, squirming
like an eel. to his feet. How do you
like that, curse your
Telfare, beside himself with fear and
excitement, tore Truths hand from his
smarting ear and %furiously rang the
SiiNtT Dt1i III ms OVShf III K want "a
the hall quickly appeared.
Call a policeman Telfare painted.
There's one on the corner"
by guml 1 hadn't calculated on that
move O. yore'n,' said Truitt coolly. Il
reckon the cop IL slap me in Jail, but
I've always heard they feed purity we'll
thar, an I'm as hungry as a bear"
Telfare made no reply. Truitt was
between him and the door or he would
undoubtedly have made his escape. AS
1t was, he only TODD at his desk, white
as death and quivering from head to
foot.
There was a clatter of feet in the hall.
and a policeman. rather slight of build,
and a head shorter than the noun
taineer. entered hastily.
whats the trouble, governor" he
asked.
Telfare swallowed and was about to
speak when Truitt broke in. "oh, it
hain't nothin', young Teller. but a lit
tie lection dispute me m Telfare had.
He fell agin that bell accidentally jest
now. an thai fat nosed A-rabb lowed
he was bein' assassinated an run fer
you. Do you reckon yo're big enough
to keep anybody In yore beat from
bein' ~injured?"
The officer looked up at the gaunt
mountaineer towering over him and
then at Telfare, who seemed unable to
speak.
"That-that Niger said Governor Tel
fare wanted me-" the policeman STAN
mered.
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A Difference of Two Years.

Dear Margerg Doom:
/ am a young woman of %. and have
been going around for some time with
a young mar Of % and have learned 10
love him very much. He says that he
loves me and has asked me to marry
him. I know 1 would be perfectly
happy IL I did, but am a little afraid on
account Of being older than he. Do you
think that two years would make much
difference? He knows how old / am,
and says / am very silly to think about
it. But I love him so much that 1 can
not bear the thought of having my age
make a difference afterward. Please
give me your opinion, as l know your
advice is always sincere.
WORRIED.
A difference of two years should
hardly be considered. 1t is only when
a woman is five or ten years older than
a man that the problem Of marrying
should be carefully worked out. The
difference matters little while both are
young. Blu when a ON reaches 80
and her husband is only 40, with his
interest in affairs of the world m
diminished. the chances for their con-
tinued happiness look rather doubtful,
and grow less with the passing years.
If you love this man sincerely and
know that he loves you 1t will be a
mistake to decide not to marry.
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PHILITScIPOMA GLIB.

AT a meeting of the Philitscipoma
Club held yesterday in the Free Public
Library it was decided to hold the club
luncheon and musicale arranged for
Thursday. January 2S, at the Hotel
Savoy, New York, instead of Hotel
Astor.
Mrs. D. Frederick Burnett, soprano,
VIII sing, and Miss Floreane MacCall
VIII play the piano. Both are club
members. Mrs. Thomas S. Henry has
arranged the musicale, with Mrs. Eloise
russell Ferrall and Mrs. Carlton @.
Winans. Mrs. Edward Gray has charge
OF the luncheon. with Mrs. George w.
case. Mrs. Edgar Quimby and Mrs.
Clara Wheeler Brown were elected
members of the club.
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private secretary couldn't tend to this
job fer you"
.I don't understand you Teifare
was waxing impatient; his frown had
deepened on his dark brow
"Well it's Jest this away. governor,
Truitt replied. ut seems that as much
as you want to please yore constituents
you've made one of 'em up at barley
as mad as thunder at GU
ITO whom to you refer! Ieliare
was staring blankly.
"Why, l to whom to a young teller
to George Buckley, who, 1t seems you
made sorter mad t'other night over at
old man Cranston's house"
And he has sent you to me?" sneered
Telfare.
mo: he never mentioned it to me.
But it seems-at least it seems to me
from what | gathcr-that you insulted
i'm like a dog-told i'm right out that
you m him couldn't breathe the same
air, walk under the same sky, an Sc
forth"
.What I said on that occasion was
quite a private natter said Teifare,
land. to be plain with you, l don't in
tend to discuss it"
But. you see, governor"-Truitt was
che wing his tobacco slowly n eyine
his victim like a cat watching a mouse
-"you see. another Teller up thar, that
hain't got a thing agin his record-a
Teller that never had no kin in jail,
nur any hung, nur none in state poll
tics-a Teller that fit on the right side
all through the war-that teller hain't
satisfied. He don't feel right to set still
an let you demean a pore boy that's
dom his level best to raise his head
up"
TeIfare turned pale. He looked as if
he were about to fall,
"You came to bring a challenger he
gasped.
wei. I've come to do some'n'." said
Truitt evasively. 1T looks. powerful
like you've got to take prompt action
in the matter. You've made fine
speeches all over the state about the
equality o. men. an it would be a big
joke on you to have 1t get out that
your blood was too rich to come up
agin one O. the most honorable young
men in the state o. Georgia, jest be-
case his daddy went wrong"
Telfare sank into his leather cushion
ed chair. He was very nervous, and
his pallor had extended even to his
white hands.
''who is the-the man that is dis
satisfied" he faltered.
"Me." said Truitt simply.
your" The governor could only
stare in bewilderment.
Eyes, me, Bias Truitt of the Forty
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SYNOPSIS.

George Buckley is the protege of Mr.. Hillyer,
a rich Georgia merchant. His father is sent to
prison for theft. George is attentive to Lydia
Cranston, daughter of a proud Virginian. The
shame of his fathers crime makes him desper-
ate. Hillyer confesses to George the murder Of
a friend thirty years before the story opens.
TO atone for the deed he took George out OF
his degraded home to make a useful man Of
him as a substitute to society for his dead
friend. Hanks, a note broker. and Kenner. .
cotton buyer, have desks in Hillyer's warehouse.
Bascom Truitt, a Confederate veteran, is a
champion of George. Hillyer invests heavily In
wheat on the advice of George. Mrs. Hillyer
praises Georges noble character. Hillyer is In
lear OF being brought to trial for his old
erir1t. Lydia comes from Richmond's best
social set. Governor Telfare. of Georgia, a
middle-aged widower, is pressing his attentions
upon her with the approval of her family. and
Hsnts who Is amb,tious c to r,se OF y1uag Bob
the boy. capital to start in business. Lydia
lulls the fears of her parents about George by
saying that she believes a daughter should re-
spect heI family pride when choosing 8 husband.
Hillyer sells his wheat at a great profit and
gives 1t to George. The Governor. Visits the
Lydia acce ITS his attentions and presents.
Lydia pays a visit to Georges mother and
kisses her warmly at parting. This brings a re-
vival or hope to the lover. Mrs. Cranston APP
peaIs to Lydia's friend. Kitty Crosby. to bring
the girl to her senses about George. Kitty tells
Lydia that the Governor will be a good catch,
but, after hearing of some of Georges virtues.
fears for the safety of her own heart. George
protects Jeff Truitt. son of his friend Bascom,
from the vengeance of a mob, Lydia and Kitty
hear the story recounted in the presence Of the
hero. Lydia adores George, but may marry the
Governor out of regard for her father. who is In
poor health. Governor Telfare. offers to pardon
Georges father if he will give up Lydia. The
offer is holly spurned. Lydia snubs the Cover
nor In favor of George. but the excited lover
in tears. Bascom Truitt twigs the Governors
ear to avenge the insult to George.
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NURSERY BENEFIT DANCE.

More than 100 young people of this
city, the Oranges n New York were
in attendance at the dance given in
Berkeley Hall, Clinton avenue, last
night, for the benefit of the East Side
Day Nursery. Miss Marie Harris was
in charge of the arrangements, and
was given a vote of hanks by the man
ayers for her splendid management.
The hall was prettily decorated with
palms.
The proceeds of the. affair will go to-
ward paying for the renovation of the
Day Nursery building at II Merchant
street. The officers of the board of
managers are Mrs. Edward A. Schroe-
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w HEN Truitt arrived in the great,
" busting passenger depot in
Atlanta it was noon. He ell
bowed his way through the squirming
mass of human beings to the street. A
dozen cabmen yelled at him and ges-'
ticulated with their whips. but he paid
no heed to- them. Seeing a blue coated
policeman on a corner. he approached
him.
"Could you tell a Teller eff he'd be apt
TO see the governor at the statehouse
this time o. day?" he asked.
mo; 1 reckon he's u at the man
sion about now replied the officer.
TITS dinner time
well, I'll go out thar, then" Truitt
said inc turned away. 1t vas a twen-
minutes walk through the business
portion of the city to the executive
mansion on Peachtree street, near the
best known and Oldest clubhouse in.
the city. The building was a modern
red brick structure standing back from
the street on a well kept lawn, and as
the gaunt mountaineer entered the iron
gate and proceeded up the walk he saw
a uniformed negro nan servant at the
door.
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AUNT MATTY'S MENU |

SUNDAY-BREAKFAST.
Oranges
Grape nuts with cream
Crisped bacon German potato pancakes
DINNER
Cream of celery soup
Roast beef Mashed potatoes
Creamed onions Olives
Chicory salad
Cottage pudding with lemon sauce
Coffee
SUPPER
Cold roast beef Sliced hin
Dreamed potatoes Stewed corn
Roquefort cheese Toasted crackers
Preserves Ginger bread
Tea
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Bananas
Hominy with cream
Meat croquettes Fried potatoes
Rolls Coffee
LUNCHEON
Fried ham Dreamed potatoes
Vegetable salad Pickles
Stewed prunes with whipped cream
Tea
DINNER
Barley soup
Beef loaf Baked potatoes
Dreamed carrots Olives
Cup custard Coffee
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II want to see Governor Telfare,'
Truitt said. rs he about?'
YES, he's at home" the dapper
negro replied, eying Truitt from head
to foot with a contempuous glance, "but
he don't see nobody this time O. day"
"Oh, that's it," And, to the evident
surprise of the servant, the mountain
eer, without removing his broad brim-
med SLOUGH hat, passed by him into the
han. "well, you tell i'm thar's a Teller
out here that wants to see i'm, an that
dern quick"
But / told you-"
Il know what you old me, O black
idiot! You tell i'm what l told you,
an be i a hurry about it,"
With the whites of his rolling eyes
decidedly in evidence the negro backed
| out of the hall mumbling something
| Truitt could not catch. He came back
in a minute.
The governor says he's occupied just
now an amt at home to nobody. He
was just lynn down to take a nap. He
won't let nobody disturb i'm at this
time o day
HE won't, hey?" Truitt sneered
E'eWen, you tell i'm | said a man wants
to see i'm that kin beat the hind sights
off'n i'm in the next election eff he
wants to. You tell i'm that a man
wants to see i'm on a matter O. life an
death. Tell i'm that, you black fool
an see what he'll say"
The negro was absent about three
minutes, and then he came back and
sullenly motioned Truitt to enter the
door on the right of the hall. Telfare
was standing at a green covered writ
ing table and frowned and stared I'M
patiently at Truitt, who had not yet
removed his hat.
II believe do not recall YOU face, .,
he said. extending his hand, f"but /
meet so many friends in going about
over the state. You are Mr."
"Oh, about as common. thank YOU
a little headache, that's all. How do
you come on
Tn very well, thank you. but did
not catch your name.
.sOh. my name? It's Baseom Truitt."
well. Mr.. Truitt. to be plain, you
must know that I'm a very busy man
and If you will tell me right out what
called to see me about I'll see if we
can get around to 1t. My private sec
rotary usually meets visitors and makes
a note of what they wish. but he is al
ways out at lunch at this hour"
Truitt laughed. Taking a plug of
tobacco from his pocket. he tore off a
piece and put it between his teeth.
Lord bless yore SOUL" he said. mo
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CONCERNING WOMEN


introduced with an emergency clause,
which would enable women to partici-
pate in the school elections next April.
1t has beer called to the attention of
those interested thai the poem, Little
Drops of Water" was written by Fran
ces Sergeant Osgood, who died in
bingham, Mass, in 1850. She was a
contributor to the Ladies' Companion
of those days, and wrote several books
of poems. Recently the authorship of
the poem was attributed to the late
Mrs. Julia Carney, of Galesburg, ILL.,,
who probably never considered the
poem her own except in the sense of
having copied it for use in her Sunday
school class.
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Fluffy Hoods for Women Who
Can Wear Fluffy Fr0cks
to the Theatre.
WHAT SHE WANTS is A
C0LLAPSIBLE HEADDRESS
Squares of Gold Lace Nearest
Approach to Suitable Theatre
Bonnet for Woman.

THE question of what the poor
feminine creature shall wear on
her head to the theatre has never
been adequately solved.
Some women wear thin silk s~carfs;
and their convenience is unquestioned.
But they are not becoming to every
face; and they are insufficient protec-
ton on a cold night when any consid-
cradle distance must be traversed with
out a carriage.
A hat, on the other hand. is an in
sufferahle nuisance to its wearer, be-
cause of the damage to her hair, the
bother of getting it off and on, and Of
the u~nspeakable trouble of holding it
in her lap.
Many devices in the way of hoods
have been invented. This winter Car
lier, Of Paris. and others less notable,
introduced q large shirred hood of
mousseline and chiffon, made on a
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BY WILL N.
Copyright. 1908. by Harper q Brother.

ruther see a dern coward that's wrong
ed me or mine beg fer life an to see
i'm die. We all die-that's common as
pig tracks in wet weather, but only the
dirty, sneakin towards is afeard of it.
You &c on now; we are a-losin' time.
I'll come down-I1l come down! l
amt no anarchist, goin' round KILN
big men in office, but that feller's got
to be tended to, an I'll study up
.some'n'." 81.
When Hillyer had gone back down
the railroad to the warehouse Truitt
sauntered into the hotel office. ."What
time does the mex train go to At
lanta?" he asked
There's another on the Southern in
ten minutes" answered the clerk.
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NEWS FOR SHOPPERS

Stylish little dresses for children
made of wool plaid materials in a num-
Der of colors and styles. are on sale at
the David Straus store.
L. Bamberger & Co. offer infants
fine wool cashmere stockings. with silk
heels and toes at reduced prices.
women's fancy stocks and jabots IN
white and colors are among the bar
gains at the w. V. Snyder Company,s.
Smart English club bags, made Of
good quality sole leather and fitted with
sewed-in lock and sliding catches are
displayed at Hahne & Co.'S.
Fine swiss net curtains with renais-
anc edges and inserts are among the
special bargains al the Bee Hive.
Novelty brooches and hat pins of gold
and silver in antique finish, set with
imitation jewels, are sold cheaply at
the Goerke Company's.
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x NEWS OF WOMEN FOR WOMEN AND THE HOME X

frame to hold it out from the hair.
But these fluffy e%abuchons and whatnot
are trying to any but beautiful women.
The Average wOman's Needs.
Moreover, they demand being dressed
up, too. They are not, for example, for
the average who goes to the
theatre in a tailored suit, or in a plain
long coat-as many on occasion do.
Their large frames. toe. make them
troublesome to hold, and there is not
always time to bother with cloak-room
checks.
Many a woman. confronted by these
difficulties, has looked with emerald
envy upon mere man. whose problem is
solved by a neat little hat which he
may remove without exertion, tuck
under the seat without qualms, and re-
place on his head without a mirror;
which he may even when in full dress
crush in his hand and apparently sit
upon without damaging its structure.
A CoIlnpsibIe Headdress Desired.
Why should not woman have some
such collapsible little headpiece as a
mans opera hat? Why must she bundle
her ears in a scarf or suffer the dis
comfort of fatpins?
In Paris this winter is seen a pretty
solution to the problem. One who writes
from there say a few women are wear
ing to the theatre little squares of heavy
gold or silver lace on the head, which
afford ample protection. are becoming
and do not need to be removed.
Certes these little caparisons could
not obstruct the view Of persons behind.
any more than does the aureole of hair
standing out around the average
woman's head.
Such small squares. somewhat Ike the
Juliet caps of several winters ago, but
larger and more serviceable. might be
made Of velvet. bordered with pearls or
gold braid. How charming they might
be atop of pretty heads! And con-
venient past telling!
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be taken, the proceeds to go to the aid
of a most deserving poor family, the
husband and father of which has been
out of work for some time through no
fault of his own. He is a machinist by
trade, and for some time his factory
has been closed down.
At present he is working where he
does not receive enough money to sup
port his family. 1t is the society's OBJ
ject to place him one more on his feet.
Assisting Miss Mackay are Miss
Ariadne B. Leech, Miss Anna Cort-
right, Miss Sadie Harding, Miss Ethel
,Langstroth and Miss Jessie Colt. Other
members of the society will act as
''hoaters."
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1 feel that Way2 1 know that she
loves me, for she is not the kind Of a
girl to say 50 if she did not. Please
tell me the best way to 90 about i'm
proving myself / make a good APP
pearance in my coed clothes. but am
awkward In company. because I can
not talk on every subject. II you can
help me ! viii never forget it. .
WORKER.
If you love her and are sure of her
love for you your chances of marital
happiness are excellent. True love
overlooks a multitude of minor short
comings. You can greatly improve your
mind by reading the best Of the cur
rent magazines and standard fiction
and biographical works, Take one OF
the attendants In the Free Public
Library into your confidence. as far as
the desire to learn Is concerned. and
she win gladly give you just the kind
Of help you need.
Dear Miss Doom:
I am a daily reader Of your column
and need your help. I have known a
young mar for some time. He asked
me to go to the theatre and I went.
On the way home he told me he was
going with another girl, not of his re-
ligion. and that his parents We're
against II. He said he would rather
go with me, as he loved me better. and
would give up h other girl Now.
Miss Doom, I do not know what to do.
as he didn't make another engagement
with me. My friends told me they saw
him az a dance with the other girl. Do
you think he is only fooling meg
Wishing for an early reply. I am.
DAILY READER.
I do not think I would take his re-
marks seriously. If I We're you. II he
is anxious to see you again he will not
be backward about letting you know it.
Better wait a while before deciding to
place your affections on him.
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QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE.

The members Of the Queen Esther
Circle of the Halsey Street Methodist
Episcopal Church will give a 'choco-
late' at the residence of Miss jeanette
Mackay, 66 James street, Wednesday
night. January q, from 1880 until 10
o'clock.
Homemade cakes and candies VIII
be on sale and a silver collection VIII