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threatened by the dagger of the ven.
delta, to a similar risk, would be
hideous."
Il do not fear my kindred" answers
Marina proudly. my words, the rus
tics of my commune will believe. /
should co.
And have them murder you?" shud-
ders her husband. Never"
His young wife's only response is a
plaintive sigh
Again you are right. Monsieur An.
struther. OF course, we know they
loved Marina; still they might not be-
lieve," observes the count, his ardent
eyes resting upon the excited girl,
whose very enthusiasm renders her
more lovely. 81 am now returning to
Nice, where Lady Chartris knows that
| am at her command to do anything
to aid her in this unfortunate matter.
| shall drive out tomorrow. May you
have good fortune, Signore Barnes, in
your efforts. But remember one thing:
In that barbaric island, they want your
blood. You can only rescue your wife
by risking it, but no suggestion from
me Is necessary to brave and deter
mined mani"
Danella would bow himself out, but
Marina says eagerly: Two words in
private with you?"
Certainly" answers the count, and
Barnes notes as the beautiful woman
whispers to him look of astonish-
ment enters his mobile face.
After he has answered her, the girl
says curtly: Il thank you, Signore."
you may trust me, Madam" is the
counts reply; and courteously kisses
the trembling fingers of Anstruther's
beautiful wife, his eyes seemingly
filled with a new and strange passion
This is scarce noted by the Ameri-
can, whose misery distracts him.
A few moments later, Burton selects
for himself rough shooting costume
that he has fortunately with him.
Then he hurriedly slings field
glass over his shoulder; puts one or
two little trinkets, mementoes of his
lost love, in his pocket; takes his va
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lise with the articles it happens to con-
tain, jamming all open spaces full of
cartridges for his revolvers, and brings
it downstairs with him.
Marina stands in the hallway with
her husband. To Barnes, as he wrings
her hand, she Whispers Remember,
dead man cannot take Enid from
that barbarous home of mine. There
fore, guard your own life"
They step out on the porch. Some
moving lights are at the landing place
and they hear the swash of sweeps
and the cries of the Italian crew as
they warp their fishing vessel up to
the platform.
Here I'll go down with you and see
you on board and your cra'.. sn,n.
shape rr-merks Anstruther, LET me
carry that rife of yours"
Eomei" says Barnes, to whom
every minute seems an hour, and hur
ries down the path; but as Edwin fol
lows, Marina's white arms twine round
him close, tight and clinging as If they
couldn't let him go.
Don't fear for me, you trembling
dear" whispers her husband, kissing
the excited face. "I'll be back soon"
At the landing, Barnes finds he has
quite a little to do paying the Italian
fishermen to remain on shore as Gra-
ham is getting their stores and water
properly arranged on the craft. OF
this Anstruther now takes charge, but
though he works with will, it is al
most half an hour before the young
naval officer pronounces the fishing
vessel shipshape in case of heavy
weather
Then the young English officer leads
the American aside and says, with the
craft of seaman: Under this pres
ent breeze. If those devils you're in
pursuit of want to make their island
quickly, they'll be compelled to strike
its northwest coast somewhere near
Porto. Graham will know how to
steer the course. I'd go with you,
but"
But your first duty is here to pro-
tect your wife"
You think these devils haven't all
gone away; that there is still danger
for herr"
Yes, keep a sharp eye on your
loved one. That was my error"
means Burton, Il left Enid out of my
sight for only few minutes"
Then good-by," says the sailor hur,
riedly, and wringing Barnes hand,
strides up the path to Lady Chartris'
villa
Then Burton stepping on board the
fishing lugger, which is big enough to
make the run TO Corsica, they would
Immediately throw of their moorings
TO the little landing stage, but the
Italian padrone OF the craft, noting
Barnes haste seems great and his
need extreme. steps up and demands
additional recompense from the Amer.
lean Milford for his vessel declaring
! he will not let her 20 until he has
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To the Aome.Maker.

To build up the power of our homes,
for beauty, for companionshlp, for in
telligenee, for charity, for constant
acknowledgment and furtherance of
the rights OF others, is to build up "a
power greater, perhaps, than we our
selves shall ever realize. And its with
In the reach OF every home, whether
It's a big or a very little one
Harpers Bazar.
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Copyright, 1907. Dodd Mead & Co.. N. Y.
SYNOPSIS.

Burton H. Barnes, wealthy American
touring Corsica. rescues the young Eng
lish lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
or and his Corsican bride, Marina,
daughter of the Paolis. from the muir
derous vendetta. understanding THAI his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
ioVes, Enid Anstruther, sister of the Eng
nsn lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about to
board the train for London at Marseilles,
Marina Is handed a mysterious note
which causes Eer to collapse and necessi-
tates postponement of the journey.
Barnes gets part of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta. He
employs an American detective and plans
TO beat the vendetta at their own game
For the purpose of securing the safety
OF the women Barnes arranges to have
Lady Chartris lease n secluded villa at
Nice to which the party is to be taken
in yacht. Suspicion is created that
Marina Is in league with the Corsicans
A man, believed to be Corregio Danella,
is seen-passing the house and Marina is
thought to have given him a sign Ma
rina refuses to explain to Barnes which
fact adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes
plans for the safety of the party are
learned by the Corsicans The carriage
carrying lhelr party TO the local LANDING
is followed by two men. one of the
horsemen is supposed to be Corregio.
They try to murder the American. The
cook on the yacht-a Frenchman-is sus-
pected of completely in the plot. The
party anchors at st. Tropez. The yacht
is followed by small boat. The cook is
detected giving signals to the boat.
Barnes attempts to throw him overheard,
but is prevented by Marina and Enid.
The cook Is found to be innocent OF the
to Lady Chartris. Barnes and Enid
make arrangements for their marriage.
The net ughtens about Barnes. He re-
ceves note from La Belle Blackwood,
the American adventures. Barnes hears
that Elijah Emory, his detective, has
been murdered by the Corscans. He
learns that the man supposed to be Cor
regio, who followed the party on their
way to the boat was Saliceti, nephew
Of the count, and. that Count Corregio
had h. been " Mss t9r s9oHe time prior to
Barnes not to marry Enid unless he
would have her also involved in the mur-
derous feud. Barnes and Enid are mar;
rfed Soon after their wedding Barnes
bride disappears. Barnes discovers she
has been kidnapped and taken to Corsica
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CHAPTER x.-continued.

"Pish, while we talk should be act
ing No one but me must go!" re-
marks Barnes shortly. They hate
you, Anstruther, for being English, as
they do your wife. They won't believe
that another English officer and not
you killed Antonio in that duel Be
sides, it is my mission to save my
bride, as 1t is your mission to protect
and care for the dear wife in your
arms Don't fear, | will bring Enid
back or-or you won't see me again!"
The splash of oars interrupts him.
Barnes strides out of the room and
goes hurriedly down to the landing
place. Quick, Graham" he calls, "is
that youf"
yes a11swers the mate, who is
stepping from til" boat; and he reports
De nas engaged lateen-figged 8saiBa
vessel, which, as soon as they Nave got
some provisions and water on board,
will be over with its Italian crew, prob
ably in half an hour
Then leave ever% foreigner behind
you" directs BAsnes. PAY them to
stay on shore You sail the craft with
a few of yeEIr Scotch tars. The rest
of your sAen we will leave here to as
sist Edwin in patroling these grounds
and taking care of his wife, whom you
know is threatened also"
yes. by the cursed Corsican gang
that is pursuing you" says the mate,
adding muttered oath. IN stand by
you, sir, wi my life"
AS he returns up the walk and en-
ters the house, to go up to the cham
Der he had occupied, he passes the
supper room. Noting that Danella,
though he is bending over Lady Char.
iris with almost the effusiveness of a
lover has his eyes always upon the
attractive Marina, who is in consulta-
tion with her husband, Barnes enters,
To him. Edwin, springing up, says:
you've procured the craft to follow
them?"
"Yes. Graham did that for me-" and
Barnes hurricdly tells the young Eng
lish officer the arrangements he has
made, adding: You stay here, old
man anu ~ AbN ~ yOul ololtI
back"
Again Marina, her face full of gen,
erous enthusiasm. cries; Let me 60
to Corsica. You are a foreigner, dear
Mr.. Barnes. In my own island can
do what you could not do-they all
love me-"
What! When they've been hunting
You like wild beast and sending you
letters that make you faint" shudders
her husband.
You're quite right. Lieut.. An
struther.' returns .)anella, ''in not per
hitting your wife to go. One unfor
tunate, helpless woman in that wild
land amid The passions OF their bar
baric foud is pitiable to think OF. To
subject another. whose life is already
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Editorial
Opinion
School soard Football.

New York Press.
While the authority OF the Board OF
Education may be enough 10 break up
the better football teams OF the city
schools. II is not likely 10 accomplish
anything toward the general suppress
sion Of the sport. Boys who love the
game and refuse TO be saueamlsh about
Its overrated dangers will continue TO
play It. The school board cannot con-
troll the course OF pupils, whose conduct
It has no right to regulate after hours
az may be done by colleges and univer-
stiles.
IIoubtless the superinKendents and
principals and teachers could DO great
deal II public opinion we're behind their
prohibition. But it Is not. In spite Of
the accidents that have occurred on the
gridiron, there Is nothing like a general
sentiment IN favor Of abolishing foot
ball. There is considerable feeling, not
all very soundly based, in favor Of reduc-
ing the perils OF the play. and 10 that
sentiment the intercollegiate authorities
will defer. Anything which can be done
10 remove the element OF risk TO life
and limb is sure TO be welcomed in a
revision OF the rules now contemplated,
though Just what changes will achieve
suchsuoh object Is moot question. But
the Board OF Education does not work
in this right direction.
intercollegiate football will not be aboi-
ished. intercollegiate football teams are
recruited from the lower schools. though
perhaps not so largely from the public
schools. The making OF a finished foot
ball player. a superb specimen Of Amer
lean youth when his athletic education
Is finished. is a process that begins on
the school playground and parallels the
various stages OF mental development
until the student at last 'makes the var
sity." To forbid the younger boys this
rugged and beneficial sport would be TO
deprive the university teams OF the early
physical seasoning that goes TO the per-
fectlon or the football player. To leave
out this part Of the training would be to
decrease, not increase. the fitness OF the
varsity elevens. And experience proves
that Il is the unit player who chiefly
contribute 10 the accident roll.
II ali intercollegiate football we're TO be
done away with. then It would be well
10 bar It. too. from the preparatory and
the public schools. But this game will
not be wiped of the programme OF uni
versity sport--never until tho American
Nation loses its virility. ia courage and
Its love Of healthful physical competition
This Is a fact 10 be borne in mind by the
authorities assuming 10 control the in
dividuai desire OF schoolboys, who could
well afford to abide by the decision OF
the higher educational powers OF the
country, and whose attempt to force the
abandonment Of football is ill-advised and
bound to fail.
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DRIFT AGAINsT ME PEERs.

a CCORDING TO the Conservative newspa-
a pers of England the prospect for a complete
vindioation of the House of Lords at the coming
election is not very bright. Whether the budget
is defeated not the upper house is to be re-
formed. il the Tories have to bring about
the reformation themselves
The London Times admits that the action of
the Peers in rejecting the budget was the most
revolutionary step taken by the higher house
in two hundred years. The hereditary Lords
have been expected to do nothing but support
all measures of the Conservatives and frown
upon, though not reject, the legislation of the
Liberals.
There is a chance that the Peers may become
of real service, says the Times, when legislation
affecting horse racing or the censuring of
theatres comes up, for the Peers have exper.
knowledge of ballet dancing and horse racing.
This fling the heels of speeches of some
Lords showing real ability
AS the campaign develops the weakness of the
hereditary system in nation like England will
become more apparent and the real issue may
turn not on the mere schedules of the budget,
but on the reforming of the higher house.
On such an issue one would think that the
Conservatives would have little chance OF sue
cess. Even the friends Of the Peers see that by
rejecting the budget they played into the hands
OF the Commons who are appealing TO the nat
ura antipathy the mass of the people have 10
the upper chamber
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RIVERS AND HARBoRs CONGRESS.

II HE delegates Of the Wilmington Board of
a Trade upheld the interests of the state at
the recent Rivers and Harbors Congress in
Washington. Mr.. Higgins, who for years and
years has been deeply interested in the improve
ment of our waterways, was chosen director OF
the Congress, and that body will have the benefit
of his wide experience.
The attitude of President Taft, however, must
have proved great disappointment TO the Con-
gress which had expected something definite
from the President Mr. Taft made it clear that
he was not in favor of the bond issue TO provide
means for carrying on the improvements. This
attitude of the President probably carries great
deal of comfort to Speaker Cannon and others
who are supposed to be strong in their opposition
TO improved waterways for fear that increased
transportation facilities might take away trade
from the railroad companies.
The Rivers and Harbors Congress will not
halt its efforts to secure waterways 1t is
large and representative body of live business
men who have devoted much time and money
for this improvement and they intend to put the
subject directly up to the National Congress for
definite action.
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II it don't rain"
And" said the wood chopper, 81
saw him last evening cross the west
trestle. stop, take Off his collar and
tie. put it into his pocket, take off his
coat, and start; and hadn't seen him
since. What do you think Of i'm?
Know linz"
Yes I've seen him. He's all right;
doing the running for his health; you
see he's confined in the school room
all day, and needs exercise"
Yes I suppose he does: but I should
think he'd do it in the morning"
well, you see if he were to exer-
else in the morning and the train
should run over him. the children
would possibly not know it until after
they had gone to school and they
would have all their morning pre-
paration for nothing; whereas If an
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Personal and Pertinent

Cen. Sir Dighton Probyn who has been made a X. c.
b. is Keeper the Prvy Purse, special fsvorite
with King Edward. Apropos Of his close companion
ship royalty the story is told how, OCCASION
overhearing in the smoking room OF Isle Of Wight
hotel gentleman make incorrect remarks regard
ing doings royalty he ventured hint that the
speaker wrong Perhaps you would like say.
sir you personal friend OF his Majesty'sg'
SAID the first speaker with Il think might
venture far" replied the old gentleman quietly
he from his seat and made for the door When
he had gone the other looked after him for a moment
then ssid the generally Queer old joker:
who is he?" only Sir Dghton Probyn!" a chorus
OF delighted voices and then else had chance
tall-Tit-B Bits
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pie that finds expression in home dealing We
all know of the objections justly made by the
mechanics of this city if men are brought here
from distance to do the work that our own me-
chanics could do.
II persons who had legal business should make
a practice of rushing off to lawyers in other
places, our own lawyers would feel perturbed
and would think that the clients cared little
about Wilmington. Home physicians expect
practice from home people So it goes all the
way round the circle.
The subject is brought to mind especially dur
ing the Christmas season when the merchants
are making more than the usual effort TO please
We notice that a statement about the plant of
the American Tobacco Company which will soon
be started here, says that all the help will be
secured in the city if possible 1t is proposed
to employ in the not far future about 1000 per
sons, and persons who live here at present will
be engaged if they can be found. Thus the
company intends to enter into the real life of
Wilmington with the proper spirit and to become
a part of the city.
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Monday, December l2. 1909
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

FINDER the Naturalization Act, it must "be
made to appear to the satisfaction Of the
court that the applicant for citizenship, among
other things has behaved as man of good
moral character for FIVE years preceding his ap-
pcation.
There is a popular impression that in natural
zation hearings the proceeding is informal and
the discretion exercised by the court in granting
or denying citizenship is personal and arbitrary.
This is wide of the truth. The discretion must
be a sound judicial one If abused it may be
reviewed The courts have held that "the
examination should be conducted with the same
care and decision should be made with the
same deliberation and soemnity as accompany
every other judicial act"
The determination as to the petitioners be-
havior is important The inquiry concerns con-
duct and character, not reputation. AS a Federal
Court said: "'Ghe applicant must not simply
have sustained good reputation but his con-
duct must have been such as comports with good
character" Conviction within five years, of a
crime involving moral turpitude certainly would
bar the applicant So would proof of behavior
universally deemed bad or immoral
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
TELEGRApH1NG IN AUSTRALIA.

ID RESIDENT GATES, OF Pomona College
Il California, has been converted to the idea
of government ownership of the telegraph lines
in this country. He has been telling the Los
Angeles City Club about his experience with the
telegraph in Australia, the cheapness of the rates
and prompt and efficient service. 1t took an
Australian office just twelve minutes from the
time of receipt of a message to have it delivered
in a distant city. The American was astonshed
1t was a twenty-word message and the charge
was ten cents. DR.. Gates asked how the govern
ment could manage the telegraph lines with
charges so low without entailing a huge deficit
The reply was that there had been a deficit I'M
til the rates were lowered. With the lowering OF
the charges came rush of business at profit.
President Gates told the Los Angeles Club that
with 4 charge of ten cents for a twenty-word
message he would guarante to turn the telegraph
lines of this country over within a few years
not only out of debt but with money in the
bank
Evening journal., 1909-12-13

The town of Princeton is considering the
question of municipal ownership Of public util-
ities. The construction of both water and electric
lighting systems is Under way, and an election is
to be held to decide whether these plants shall
be owned by the town. According to the present
drift those favoring municipal ownership will
win Princeton with all her professors and other
intelligent persons should be a model of muni-
cipal government. Town ownership of such
utilities. we think would be preferable Towns
in Delaware own such utilities and they are
managed economically and we'll It is only in
the large cities that trouble is met and this is
because politicians wish to conduct municipal
utilities as political machines.
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With the Photographers

The proposal to ask Mr. Cannon resign Is impracti
cable If absurd. The mice unanimously
ought 10 be belled but would agree to
put the bell on her.-Indianapolis News
one OF the companies has advanced wages / per
cent generosity is calculated make the work.
drop dead AMI it should be pursued with caution
Rochester Herald.
The record OF modern statesmen is brief. They
first double their salaries. then increase the
Of living and double them again.-Dallas News.
John d. shows interest in the scheme to drain Hol
land. TO finish draining this country.-Kan-
city Times.
Behind President Taft's Office table Is the Consttu-
ton OF the United States Of America. His predecessor
kept a rife in the pace.-Mexican Herald.
Senator Aldrioh says he neither poverty nor dis
tress his Western trip. He doesn't II at home
eithers-St Louis Post Dispatch.
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baltimore 8 ohio Holiday tour

to Washington, Dec. Goth. Personally
Conducted ss.25 round trip from Will
mington. covers all expenses for three
days. Similar tours Jan. 20, Feb. 10,
March 10. % and 81. April IA and IS
and May 2s. 1910. Secure illustrated
itinerary from B. & o. Ticket Agents
or H. A. Miller. T. p. A., s14 Market
ST.. Wilmington, Del"
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Chatty Stories OF the Day

Uncle Ben shbe the principal and president OF
the Athletics baseball club does often break
a large spell Of hilarity but there tmes-when II
peases him to explode a quiet little joke.
After one OF the Detroit games Uncle Ben walking
down the crcuitous stairway at the ball park with
friend. just ahead Of them slowly stepped smok-
ins alrge black cigar. At turn the mans feet
suddenly slipped out from under him and let him sit
down with force that quite emphatic.
What the matter with that man. Uncle Ben?
asked the friend who had not observed the Of
the fall. What made him drop that way2'
L don't know exactly" replied Uncle Ben with a soft
little chuckle but IL looked II the cigar he
smoking strong that IL pushed him over back
ward Philadelphia Telegraph.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
MILTON TEACHER
TAKES CISE

Says the Milton Correspondent Of the
Milford Chonicle:
Daniel Townsend Of Georgetown has
bought Of w. w. Conwell the wood
leave Of the late Peter b. Jackson
farm near Lavinia wood, and has a
man cutting the young pine for char
coal. The man is a brisk worker. and
the timber is fast falling before the
blade of his keen axe. The first after
noon he came while out, in company
with another man he saw someone
coming down the railroad track. coat
of and in a run. He was some fright
ened and wanted 20 get out Of the
way: his companion, however. enlight-
cned him by saying. "That Is the
principal of the Milton public schools
uracticlng. He does IL every evening
Evening journal., 1909-12-13

Trenton, n. J., is so unfortunate as to have
its water system controlled by private corpor-
alton, and as might be expected the water COM
pany is in conflict with the city authorities with
the usual result that the company has everything
its own way The company has seized street
and the city authorities are trying to dislodge it.
Fortunately for Wilmington our water supply
is not dependent upon the caprice of private
corporation.