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CHAPTER III.
On tho Foot-Bridge.

To the young usher, the change of
scene was rather bewilde ing His
eyes were still full Of the light from
gasolene-burners, his ears still rang
with the confusion Of tent-nOise into
which entered the prolonged mono.
tones OF inarticulate groanings, and
the explosive suddenness Of seemingly
irreverent Amens.
Nothing just then mattered except
the saving of souls. Having faithfully
attended the camp-meeting for three
weeks he found other interests blot
ted out. The village as whole had
given itself over to religious ecstasy.
Those who had professed their faith
left no stone unturned In leading 9TH
ers to the altar. as II life could not re-
sumo it's routine until the unconverted
were brought to kneel at the evang-
elist's feet
AS Abbott Ashton reflected that, be-
cause OF this young girl with tho
mocking laugh, he was losing the eli
macteric expression OF the three
weeks campaign. his displeasure
grew. Within him was an underlined
thought vibration akin to surprise,
caused by the serenity OF the hushed
sky Was 1t not incongruous that the
heavens should be so peaceful with
their quiet star-beacons. while man
was exerting himself to the utmost Of
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be saved. Let the little girl be re-
moved. Where are the ushers? I
hope she will 60 without disturbance,
but go she shall! Now, Brother Greg
ory, sing"
AS the song swept over TIE wor-
shippers In a wave Of pleading, such
ushers as still remained held a brief
consultation. The task assigned them
did not seem included in their proper
functions. Only one could be found
to volunteer as policeman, and he only
because the evanGelist's determined
eye and rigid arm had never ceased to
indicate the disturber Of the peace.
Fran was furious; her small white
face seemed cut In stone as she stared
ut the evangelist. How could she have
known she was going to laugh? Her
tumultuous emotions. inspired by the
sight OF Hamilton Gregory, might
we'll have found expression In some
other way. That laugh had been as a
darttng OF tongue-flame directed
against the armored Christian soldier
whose face was SO spiritually beauti-
full. whose voice was so eloquent.
Fran was suddenly aware Of q man
pausing irresOlutely at the end Of the
plank that held her erect. Without
turning her head, she asked In a
rather spiteful voice. Are you the
sheriff"
He spoke with conciliatory persua-
siveness: Wont you go with me-,
little girl?"
Fran turned impstiently to glare at
the usher.
He was fine young fellow Of per.
haps twenty-four, tall and straight,
clean and wholesome. His eyes were
sincere and earnest yet they promised
much In the way of sunny smiles-at
the proper time and place. His
mouth was frank, his forehead open,
his shoulders broad.
Fran rose as swiftly as II q giant
had lifted her to her feet. Come on,
then" she said In q tone somewhat
smOthered. She climbed over the
'stringer" at the end Of her plank,
and marched behind the young man
as IL oblivious Of devouring eyes.
AS they passed the last pole that
supported gasolene-burner, Fran
glanced up shyly from under her
broad hat. The light burned red upon
the young usher's face, and there was
something in the crimson glow, or in
the face. that made her feel like cry
ing, just because-or so she fancied-
it revived the recollection Of her lone
liness. And as she usually did what
she felt like doing, she cried, silently,
as she followed the young man out be.
meath the stars.
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character, 1t will cede it's place TO the
elected by the people.
The request that Cen Victoriano
Huerta should agree not TO appear as
candidate for the presidency of the
republic in the coming elections can
not be taken into consideration be-
cause aside from it's strange and un-
warranted character, there is a risk
that the same might he interpreted
az a matter of personal dislike. This
point can only be decided by Mexican
public opinion when it may be ex-
pressed at the polls.
The ambassador of the United
states of America in his high diplo-
mauc lnVestiture and appearing as
dean OF the foreign diplomatic corps
accredited to the government of the
republic congratulated Gen. Huerta
upon his elevation to the presidency
and continued to correspond with this
department by means Of diplomacy.
With reference TO the final part
of the instruction of President Will
son, which 1 beg to include here
with and which say, If Mexico can
suggest any better way in which to
show our friendship, to serve the peo-
pie of Mexico and meet our interna-
tional obligations, we are more than
willing to consider the suggestion;
that part causes me to propose the
following equally decorous arrange
ment: Gone, that our ambassador be
received in Washington; two, that
the United States of America send us
a new ambassador without previous
conditions"
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these praying neighbore want to see
you get it. Can't you get through to.
night? Just quietly here, without any
excitement, without any noise or tu-
multi, just you and your soul alone to-
gether-Brother Clinton, can't you get
through tonight?"
Brother Clinton shook his head
Fran laughed aloud
The evangelist had already turned
to Hamilton Gregory as q signal for
the hymn to be resumed, for some
times singing helped them Through. ."
but the sound Of irreverent laughter
chilled his blood. To his highly
wrought emotional nature, hat sound
OF mirth came as the laughter of
tends over the tragedy Of an immortal
soul.
Several times" he cried, with whit
ened face, these services have been
disturbed by the ungodly." He point.
ed an infexible finger at Fran: "Yon,
der sits a little girl who should not
have been allowed in this tent unac.
companied by her parents. Brethren!
Too much is at stake. at moments
like these, to shrink from heroic
measures. Souls are here, waiting to
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eve reap what we SOW.
We reap what We SOW"

Above the tide Of melody, the voice
Of the evangelist rose In a scream, ap-
palling In its agony-"Oh, men and
women, why will you die. why will
you die?"
But the stars. looking down At the
silent earth. spoke not Of death. spoke
only as stars. seeming to say, Here
are April days. dear old earth, balmy
springtime and summer harvest be-
fore us!-What merry nights we shall
pass together!" The earth answered
with q sudden white smile, for the
moon had just risen above the distant
woods.
At the stile where the footpath
from the tent ended. Abbott paused.
Why should he go further? This SCOT
fer, the one false note in the meet
ings harmony, had been silenced.
There" he said, showing the road.
His tone was final. 1t meant, DE
part"
Fran spoke in choking voice, I'm
afraid" It was not until then. that
he knew she had been crying. for not
once had he looked back. That she
should cry, changed everything.
Il am so little," Fran said plain.
lively, "and the world is 80 large"
Abbott stood irresolute. To take
Fran back to the tent would destroy
the Influence. but it seemed inhuman
to send her away. He temporized
rather weakly. But you came here
alone"
But I'm not going away alone"
said Fran. Her voice was still damp,
but she had kept her resolution dry.
In the gloom. he vainly sought to
discern her features. Whose little
girl are your" he asked. not without
an accent Of gentle commiseration.
Fran. one foot on the first step of
the stile, looked up at him: the sud.
den fare Of torch revealed the sor.
row In her eyes. II am nobody's little
girl" she answered plaintively.
Her eyes were 80 large, and so soft
and dark, that Abbott was glad she
was only child Of fourteen-or fif.
teen, perhaps. Her face was 40
strangely eloquent in It's yearning for
something quite beyond his compre.
hension, that he decided, then and
there, to be her friend. The unsteady
light prevented definite perception of
her face. There was, in truth, an ele-
ment Of charm in all he could discern
OF the girl. Possibly the big hat
helped to conceal or accentuate-at
any rate. the effect was somewhat
elflsh. AS for those great and lumi.
nously black eyes. he could not for the
life OF him have said what he saw in
them to set his blood tingling with
feeling Of protecting tenderness. Pos.
sibly it was her trust In him, for as
he gazed into the earnest eyes of
Fran. It was like looking into q clear
pool to see oneself.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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ADAY OF CRIME IN AUGUSTA.

Augusta, Ga, Aug. 24.-One assault
with alleged intent to murder, one
attempted suicide, one assault of a
high and aggravated nature and the
incidental accidents of the day result
ed in a somewhat busy Sudnay for the
hospitals today.
r. Frank Cannon, a shipping clerk
lies in a hospital with a serious bull
let wound in his head, inflicted by
Fred Elliott, a saloonkeeper. Details
of the crime could not be learned.
Elliott says its a family affair."" and
refuses TO talk further. Cannon is i'm
serious condition. Elliott is under
$1,000 bond.
Despondent over recent heavy
financial reverses, c. II. Matthews
swallowed seven ounces of launanum,
is unconscious and in a grave condi-
ton at the City Hospital. He admit
ted taking the drug before he lapsed
into Inconsistencies
Mystery surrounds the assault of q
man named Winters by one Phillips.
Winters is unconscious at the City
Hospital suffering from heavy blows
on the head with a beer bottle and
severe cuts about the face. The
crime was committed in a question
able part of the city. Both men are
unknown to the police.
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GANBOk'S REPLY TO LIND.
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT REJECTS
WILSON'S OFFERS or As.
SISTANCE.
Hucrta Demands Recognition nv
United States-licfuscs to Agree TO
Proposals Made by President VII
son.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Thc text of
Senor Gamboa's reply to the pro-
posals submitted through John Lind
by instruction of the president, is in
part as follows:
The government of Mexico has
paid due attention TO the advice and
considerations expressed by the gov
ernment of the United States; has
done this on account of three prn-
cipal reasons: First, because Mexico
entertains the highest respect for the
personality of his eXccllency, Wood
row Wilson; second, because certain
European and American governments,
with which Mexico cultivates the
closest relations of international
amity, having in a most delicate, re-
spectful way, highly gratifying to us,
made use of their good Offices to the
end that Mexico should accord you
q hearing inasmuch as you were the
bearer of a private mission from the
president of the United States, and,
third, because Mexico was anxious,
not SO much to justify it's attitude be-
fore the inhabitants Of the republic
in the present emergency, the great
majority of whom have signified their
adhesion and approval, as to demon
strate in every way the justice of its
cause.
The imputation in your instruc-
tions that no progress has been made
toward establishing in the capital Of
Mexico government that may enjoy
the respect and obedience of the Mex
lean people is unfounded."
Senior GambOa says his government
appreciates the good offices rendered
by the United States, but if such
good offices are to be of the character
of those now rendered to us, we
should have to decline them in the
most categorical and definite man
ner."
"Inasmuch as the United States is
willing to act in the most disinterest-
cd friendship, it will be difficult for
it TO find a more propitious oppor-
tunity than the following: If it would
only watch that no material monetary
assistance is given to rebels who con-
spire and provide themselves with
arms and food on the other side of
the border; if it should demand from
it's minor and local authorities the
strictest observance of the neutral
ity laws, | assure you, Nj. Confiden-
tial Agent, that the complete pacifi-
cation of this republic would be ac-
complished within a relatively short
time.
AN immediate suspension of the
struggle in Mexico, a definite armisticc
'solemnly constructed and scrupulous-
ly Observed is not possible.
The assurance asked of my gov
ernmcnt that it should promptly con-
vcne free elections is the most evil
dent proof and the most unequivocal
concession that the government of
the United States considers it legally
and sOlidly constituted and that it is
exercising, like all those of its class,
acts of such importance as to in
dicate the perfect civil operation of
a sovereign nation. While the pres
ent government is of a provisional
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SAYS GERMANY Is WEAK.
Herr Bcbcl Believes France Could
Have Overcome Her.
(TO BE CONTINUEDO

London, Aug 25.-Replying to "a
question whether Gcrmany's recent
army increases meant an attack on
France, August Bebel, the late Ger
man Socialist, leader Just before hi,
Geath at Zurich, on August 13 last,
wrote the following letter which is
published in the Pail Mall Gazette.
THE German Emperor has seen
during the Balkan war that our army
has completely gone to pieces-that
is, our officers are incapable of COM
manding and the material is absolu.
tcly impossible. If the French had
wished To attack rs they would prob
ably have been successful, for we
tier. If the French had guessed that
they were strong enough they could
have begun an attack.
The German Emperor says French
arms were of greater Importance in
the Balkan war than the German
ones. 1t also is known that the Ger
man element that had helped the
Turks was to blame for the misfor-
tunes of the Turks. 1t is an open
secret that Germany was to blame
for their defeat"
These facts, Herr Bcbel assured his
correspondent, had been obtained
from the best sources.
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gesture and noise to glorify the Maker
Of that calm canopy? From the
weatherstained canvas rolled the
warning, not unmusically:
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CHAPTER n.
A Disturbing Laugh.

The sermon was ended. the exhor-
tatlon was at the point OF loudest
voice and most impassioned earnest
ness. A number OF men. most of hem
young. thronged the footpath leading
from the stiles to tho tent. A few
were smoking: oil were waiting for
the pretty girls to come forth from
the Christian camp. Fran pushed her
way among the ldlers with admirable
nonchalance. her sharp elbow ready
for the first resistive pair OF ribs
Tho crowd outside did not argue q
scarcity OF seats under the canvas.
Fran found u plank without a back.
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JAP\N'S NOTE TO UNITED STATES

Latest Communication on California
Land Controversy Delivered to Sec.
rotary Bryan.
Washington, Aug. 26.-Ambassador
Chinda late today delivered to Sec
rctary Bryan Japan's latest note in
the California anti-alicn land contro-
NcrSy.
Secretary Bryan and Ambassador
Chinda agreed to continue their ur
derstanding of making public nothin,,
on the question.
The latest Japanese note, it is said,
contains nothing in the nature Of an
nltimatum or which might bring the
negotiations To II fnality; on the 9TH
CT hand, ii is CouChcd in vein TO
carry the negotiations along and pre-
serve the issue without making any
determination Of the contentious of
either government. It's general tone
is said To indicate that the ncgotid-
tion may continue for months ScCrc-
tarN Bryan soon will prepare "A reply.
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Representative Dan" Riordan, IL is
now announced, is opposed to the
currency bill. Wall street is in his
district, and naturally Wall street is
proud to be represented by SO emf
nent an authority on banking and
currency.-New York World.
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I, blR, BObbs- -MorTlII Coz
CHAPTER 4.
A Knock at the Door.

Fran Knocked at the front door. II
was too dark for her to find the bell
however. had she found 1t, she would
have Knocked Just the same.
AZ frst, no one answered. That was
not surprising. since everybody was
supposed to be at the Union Camp
meeting that had been advertised for
the last two months, and that any one
in Littleburg should go visitins al
fnlfpast eight. and especially that any
enc should come knocking at the door
OF this particular house. was almost
Incredible.
. No doubt that Is why the young
woman who finally opsned the DIOR
after Fran had subjected 1t to sec.
ond and more prolonged visitation of
her small fist-looked at the stranger
with surprise which was, In itself, re-
proof. The lady In the docrw ay be-
ieved herself confronted by camp
er'-one OF those fitting birds of outer
darkness who have no religion of
their own. but who are always putting
that OF others to the proof.
The voice from The doorway was
cool. impersonal. .ao il. by its very
sloofness. IL would push the wanderer
away: What do you wantr
81 want Hamilton Gregory" Fran
answered promptly. without the
slisntest trace of embarrassment
I'm told he lives here"
Mr.. Gregory"-offering the name
with It's title as q palpable rebuke-
lives here. but Is not at home. What
do you want. little girl?"
Where Is her" Fran asked. un-
daunted.
"He 70 at the camp-meeting," the
youns woman answered reluctantly.
irritated at opposition. and displeased
with herself for being irritated. What
do yoI want with him? I will attend
to whatever IL is. am acquainted
with all OF his affairs--I am his secre-
tary.">
where's that camp-meeting? How
can I ind the placer" was Fran's
quick rejoinder. She could not ex-
plain the dislike rising within her.
She was too younr. hersclf, 20 cor
sidor the others youth an advantage.
but the beauty OF tho imperious won.
an in the doOrway--why did It not stis
her Imagination?
MIR. GrcgOry's secretary reflected
that. despite its seeming improbabil-
ity. IL might be important for him to
see this queer creature who came to
strange doors st nighttime.
III you will 20 straight down that
road"-she pointed-"and keep on for
about q mile and a half, you will
come to the big tent Mr.. Gregory
VIII be In the tent, leading the choir"
All right" And turning her back
on tho door. Fran swiftly gained the
front steps. Halfway down, sne
paused. and glanced over her thin
shoulder. Standing thus. nothing was
TO be seen OF her but a blurred out
Tine. and the shining of her eyes.
Il guess" said Fran inscrutably.
you're not Mrs. Gregory"
NO" came the answer, with an al
most imperceptible change OF manner
"A change as OF gradual petrifaction,
Il am not Mrs. Gregory" And with
that the lady. who was not Mrs. Greg.
Dry. quietly but forcibly closed the
door.
II was as II. with the closing of that
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Being an exceedingly wise man,
Cardinal Gibbons believes women will
get equal suffrage, if not anything else
they happen to Want.-ClcVcland
Leader.
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RECOGNIZES GLYNN

Albany, y. Y, Aug. 27.-Lieut
Gov. Martin II. Glynn was formally
recognized as acting governor by the
ASSEMBLY early this morning after a
bitter deabte. The vote of such
recognition stood As fur to 29 against
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"Wc pcap what we SOW,
We reap what We SOW"

Suddenly the evangelist smote his
hands together, signal for song and
prayer to cease
Having obtained silence that was
breathless he leaned over the edge of
the platform. and addressed a man
who knelt upon the ground:
Brother Clinton, can't you get it?"
The man shook his head
you've been kneeling there night
after night" the evangelist continued.
don't you feel that the Lord loves
you? Can't you feel II? Can't you
feel II now? Can't you get It? Can't
you get II now? Brother Clinton, |
want YOU to get through before these
revival services close. They close
this night. go away tomorrow. This
may be your last opportunity. I want
you to get 1t now. All these waiting
friends want YOU to get 1t now. All
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HOLIDAY COOKERY.

The time will soon be here when 1t
will be necessary for us to look up
the old family recipes and prepare for
the festive holiday season.
Fruit cakes may be made weeks be-
fore hand and are better for their age,
Fruit Cake.-Take two pounds of
raisins. a pound of currants, half a
pound of citron, four cups Of brown
sugar, two cups of butter, cup OF mo-
lasses, eight eggs, two teasponfuls Of
soda. half cup OF grape juice, five
cups of -four. the grated rind of a
lemon, two teaspoonfuls of cinnamon,
teaspoon of cloves, and also one OF
nutmeg. Beat the eggs and add the
-four last giving a thorough beating.
Bake in a slow oven for the first hour
and a quarter then increase the heat
to brown the cake,
Fruit Wafers.-Take cup each of
rajsins. dates, figs and nuts put
through meat chopper. Work and
mix together with little lemon Juice,
then roll out on board busted with
powdered sugar. Cut in dominos and
pack in powdered sugar In boxes with
waxed paper between.
White Fruit cake.-Take cup OF
sugar, three tablespoonfuls of butter,
half cup of milk. one and three
fourths cups of -four. the whites of
three eggs. two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder, half cup of shredded al
monds, one cup of shredded citron,
half cup of raisins, half cup of
shredded orange peel Clipped very
fine. Bake in moderate oven for
one hour then increase the heat to
brown the outside. This cake is best
three weeks old.
Orange lcing.-Take the rind OF half
and the juice Of whole orange, I'LL
the cup with hot water. add teaspoon
full OF lemon juice, two tablespoonfuls
of cornstarch. pinch of salt, the yolks
of two eggs, third of a cup OF sugar
and tablespoon OF butter Cook un.
ill smooth and the starch is well
cooked. When cool spread on thescake
for filling. For the icing soak the
grated rind of large orange in three
tablespoonfuls Of lemon juice. squeeze
through muslin and add powdered
sugar to the juice until thick enough
10 spread.
TaEkl Zlk4,et.eLL-.
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OUR School Department.

The following is a report of the
fifth months work in Div. 2, Sub
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WHAT RED CROSS SEALS DO.

Every Red Cross Christmas Seal
that is sold is real bullet in the
fight against tuberculosis. These
seals last year helped to support
thousands of needy tuberculosis pa
tients and to give them chance
for life. They provided for many
visiting nurses, whose hundreds OF
thousands visits brought instruction
and cheer to numerous patients. They
helped maintain dispensaries in
scores of cities from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, where thousands OF
consumptive patients received free
treatment, aid and advice. They
provided the means to purchase MIL
lions of copies of circulars, pamph-
lets and other literature with which
the public has been educated about
tuberculosis. They have establisa4G
and helped to maintain more than
$50 open-air schools for children
who needed open-air treatment.These
are just few of the ways in which
the $400, 900 received last year was
expended This year 100000 is
needed. Surely every one can help by
buying at least ten seals.