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Evening star., 1914-05-22

DOM had not come, because as he came
toward her his voice and his eyes were
as eager as ever. That a certain topic
might not be brought up at once. after
her cool We'll. Grit" she began at once,
Folks much excited over the legacy?"
IF it wasn't for one thing. I believe
the thought Of having you home again
is cutting a bigger figure than the leg
acy.'' Grif smiled his appreciation of
that fact himself.
That's where there's another surmise
in store for them" Peggy announced
clearly, for I'm not going home to
Grif looked in bewilderment. and she
continued: Aunt Judith left me the
legacy that l might travel and see some
thing, which she'd longed to do herself,
poor SOUL all her life She used to talk
go to If ever had the chance Now
that have I'm going to travel and see
something as a reward for the years
I've been here. I'm going with one of
those personally conducted parties. We
expect to be in Rome Easter time. They
say it's grand there then"
Her pause was expectant. Grifs eyes
lacked lamentably the enthusiasm which
she considered her news warranted. Yet
could she expect enthusiasm from Grif
under the circumstances?
At last he spoke, his eyes looking into
hers with clear directness, in his voice
not hint of self: Peggy, has your
mother said anything lately about Hell
en?" Helen was the sister with the
twisted back who had spent her days in
an invalid chair since an accident six
years before.
About the operation she questioned,
frowning. Il don't believe in it. Grif.
Never will. I'm glad they haven't told
Helen. l claim let well enough alone
There's always danger, and"
THE doctors say not" Grif interrupt
chance if It cost your father two
hundred to have the specialist down from
the city. Peggy-the fund they had
scraped together for Phils college course.
The hundreds don't come easy down our
He stared at her curiously as she
looked out the window. She knew that
she did not want to meet his glance
At last she cried, "Grif, it's no use
don't believe in the operation! And
know I shall bring the folks to my way
of thinking"
She dismissed the subject abruptly. She
became enthusiastic over the trip abroad,
as she opined that it would create a
sensation at home.
1T will Grif acquiesced laconically.
Spring it as soon as you arrive"
When she reached home she found the
"springing' a hard problem. They were
all SO happy in her return. Helen was
so clinging! ''Fll wait until evening
she thought. When we've settled down
a bit it will be easier
But it was harder. When Helen retired
mother spoke so hopefully of the opera
ton, looking at her expectantly. When
she insisted that she didn't believe in 1t
Evening star., 1914-05-22
RESOLUTIONS ARE PASSED
BY GEN. LAWTON CAMP
Spanish War Veterans Attend Fu-
neral of James Corrigan-Other
Action at Meeting.

The members of Gen. Henry W. Law
ton Camp. Spanish War Veterans. attend
ed the funeral of James Corrigan who
died Wednesday and was buried at Ar
tington this morning with fun military
honors. Resolutions were adopted last
night at meeting of the camp express
ins the sympathy of the organization
The candidacy of Col. Charles A. Will
mans, L. s. A.. retired. for the office of
department commander was launched last
night. number of visiting comrades be-
ing present. Col Williams entered the
military service in 1870, serving in the
infantry arm, and was for while IN
spector general in the regular establish
ment He has seen service In the India n
country on the frontier and during the
Spanish war
fast Department Commander of the G
A. K. Newton Feree was elected an
honorary member of Lawton Camp.
Department Inspector J. F. Cassiday
made an examination of camps books.
and reported the organization in splendid
condition.
Senator knute Nelson has been asked to
JON with the camp at Arlington. and it
Is expected that he will make a short
Evening star., 1914-05-22
Then she slipped

We've know-now." Then she slipped
quietly away -
Easter in the town was bright and
beautiful. the soft breeze whipping a
delicate color into Peggy's cheeks as she
walked to church between father and
Philip. She was very quiet She ap-
peared oblivious of Phils comments on
word had come from the city from
mother that Helen's operation was won-
derfully successful she was not discuss
ing that joyful fact
She was thinking of Grif Hawley. She
mad not seen him since the day when,
at MS lace counter. he had said good bye.
She wondered If, since wisdom had
come to him, he would care in the least
that she was in the old town. not Rome.
She wondered if she would find him in
the hawley pew. Yet when she entered
the church her eyes never strayed that
way. Somehow. all tne time she knew.
An intangible something compelled her.
and at last she looked straight into
Grifs eyes, finding there the light which
once she had scorned.
AS they walked home in a round about
way she asked. IF you really went on
caring all the time. how could you smile
as you did when you wished me happy
Easter in Romeo
Because Grif laughed. II knew there
was about as much chance of your
the South Sea islands. / knew that you
were bigger than YOU thought You were:
that you just naturally had to play
fair"
oh Peggy murmured. My there
doesn't seem to be any end to my re-
ward,'
(THE END
Evening star., 1914-05-22
Had Sharpened Appetites.

This dismal picture was dispelled ere
we reached the foot of the next hill and
there charming surprise awaited some
of us. On the bridge stood our chief with
glad hand for stragglers He led the
remnant of the band into green pastures
along cooling waters. Was accident or
design responsible for such an ideal
camping ground? Right here many dis
covered there is no sauce for the appetite
Hike hunger and made havoc with their
lunches. Others needed brisker stroll
as appetizer. Oh. it was a shame ever
to leave that Northwestern branch in all
its glory of overhanging dogwood and
wild azalea. We were glad the route lay
along its winding, tumbling length for
quite distance. One will be forgiven for
wishing time to have turned backward in
its fight just then and made US all boys
and girls just long enough to have Joined
the happy lads of our party who went in
wading. The hills echoed their delight
ed shouts. Oh. the exquisite views along
that stream were at once the JOY and de-
spair Of an artists soul. Can't you read
lily picture Corot or Rousseau or any one
of the Barbizon school out there early in
the morning transferring those delicate
effects. those leafy green's and luminous
skies to canvas? And further along the
way would not Jean Francois Nillet have
gloried in the peasant types and farm
setting?
THE ravines we crossed and the heights
we scaled made US feel victors. Shall l
ever forget the helping hands? II We were
too startled to voice our thanks, there
was little well of gratitude in the heart
just the same. AS We scrambled up the
hills the camera men took snap shots. 1t
is clear to me now they deserve the cog
nomen camera fiend. Having gotten
safely over the perilous places. the music
of the stream found an echo in our
h 1rfc nd mir I'M NJ Gil ,px1n q
we went singing along. We were happy,
and our faces were radiant testimonials.
Evening star., 1914-05-22
ONLY MEMBERS ADMITTED.
National Geographic Society Applies
Rule for Col. Roosevelt's Address,

When Col. Roosevelt tells the National
Geographic Society Tuesday about the
river he discovered in South America
none but members Of the society will be
admitted. This decision has been reach
ed by those in charge of arrangements
for the former Presidents address. the
officers of the society holding that, as
Col. Roosevelt's address was to have
been a number In the regular lecture
course of the society, regulations gov
erning admission to the regular lectures
shall apply.
Convention Hall has been chosen for
the lecture, which Is to begin at $50
o'clock Tuesday evening. The doors Of
the hall are to be open at o'clock and
will be closed at S:15 o'clock. After that
hour it is announced no person. even
though holding ticket. will be ad-
mitted.
Evening star., 1914-05-22
THE EVENING STORY.
REWARD.
Copyright, 1914, by W. weruer.) J

When Peggy Merrivale entering the
hall. caught sight of a masculine fig
ure in the sitting room, she frowned and
shrugged her shoulders expressively. Her
mothers letter of that morning had in
formed her that Grif Hawley was to be
in the city on his midwinter visit to the
wholesale houses for spring goods. When
she had gone out in the afternoon it had
been with the fervent hope that on her
return she might not find him waiting,
even though since Aunt Judiths death
she had Ionged to discuss with some one
from home the possibilities opened up by
the thousand-dolar legacy the helpless
invalid had left her as reward for the
care she had given her for five years. But
anybody would. be better than Grif. for
he had an uncomfortable imagination
which led him to believe that Peggy's
No would eventually evolve into
Yes ....
AS she entered the sitting room she
shivered again. 1t was evident his wis
Evening star., 1914-05-22
.H|KERS SELECT ROUTE
FOR THE SUNDAY OUTING
Will Meet at Cabin John Bridge and
Explore New Ter
ritory.

The route chosen for Washington s wan
derlusters for next Sundays hike. as in
timated by John Boyle. jr.. yesterday is
to take the wanderlusters into hitherto
unexplored territory. According to gem
eral orders issued today the wanderlust-
ers will meet at Cabin John bridge at
$50 O'Clock Sunday afternoon. The first
part of the route will lead along Conduit
road for short distance. when the hik-
ers will leave the road and pass down
through the woods to Seven Locks. where
they Will strike the towpath along the
canal.
After exploring the woods between the
canal and the river the hikers will turn
east to Eads' mill, picturesque old ruin
of gray stone, long abandoned. From
there the route will lead back to the Glen
Echo car line for the return trip to the
Evening star., 1914-05-22
Smith Linthieum Leaves Hospital.

Smith Linthicum Of Gaithersburg, Nd.
one of the three persons injured in an
automobile accident near that town yes
terday. was able to leave Sibley Hospital
TODAY His father. George r. Linthicum
vino was most seriously hurt proba bly,
will have to remain In the hospital a
week or more
Evening star., 1914-05-22

was better than Phil even? Some
times I think SO hard, so real / can
feel myself walking and running and
dancing, and" The soft voice sank
into a sobbing breath.
Peggy leaned nearer. Suppose. some
day-you could walk again, and dance
Suppose I could. Why, then
The brown eyes were like quiet pools
suddenly touched with the sun, but the
lip became tremulous Don't think
we'd better suppose any more. Peggy"
Peggy answered just as mother entered
the room. No, we won't suppose any
more Under her breath she added,
Evening star., 1914-05-22

address at the grave OF Gen. Lawton
Decoration day
A vote of thanks was given Mrs Lee
Harris for the interest she has taken in
the camp and for the work rendered by
her on the flags and standards.
John Former was elected a delegate and
Robert o. Clifford alternate to the Dis
trict of Columbia convention
Evening star., 1914-05-22
Enthusiastic Over Hike.

Another enthusiastic wanderluster has
written in praise of the hike that was
taken last Sunday by nearly 500 nature
lovers. If says this lover of the big
out of doors ''as Jean Ingelow expresses
it. Joy is the grace We say to God. then
every wanderluster must have INDUCED
IN an individual grace the whole mag
niflcent distance of last Sundays hike.
That soul. indeed. was fit for treason,
stratagems and spoils, the writer con-
tinues. that wasn't stirred. for every
Jack and Jill amongst must have
experienced one good. honest thrill at
Gods glorious handiwork. Surely no
bluer sky. noy gentler breeze, no fairer
day ever dawned for an expectant wan
derluster.
Twas an art of itself, the shepherd
ing of the focks. How did you all man
age it SO cleverly? Individually and col
lectively We were all so well cared for
there wasn't the slightest possibility of
any of our big band of 100 or more
getting lost. strayed or stolen. How mer-
rily we all set forth from Takoma Park.
Gayly over hill and dale, watching, lis
tening joying in little groups or single
file as children go in follow my leader.
And the kindly men and women who led
the little bands were so assiduous In
their endeayors to make the affair the
huge success it was no one missed
single benefcent effect. Here in town
SpFlns IS "dAlnS oiu' any "iaS enetSioi :,
is on the wane but out there in the leafy
woods who would ever guess it, for the
beeches are a delicate green, young oaks
are quite vain in their red foliage, and
if you watch pretty closely you will
catch tender young ferns unfurling their
slender lengths.
II wonder how many recall b!itheiy
descending a little hill and finding at its
base a quaint little home. On the porch
sat a colored Darby and Joan. AS we
tripped by our gayety found no reflection
in their serious faces, for they sat up
straight and stiff. chairs apart and sol
emnly chanted hymn. Like the Lorelei
of fable the woman eombed her hair, but
it wasn't golden. by the way, and
throughout they never paused in their
strange chant. and wondering we passed.
leaving them to their strange amusement.
One can picture them at night, out there
enjoying themselves in that weird way
Evening star., 1914-05-22

The success of women in public Office
is testified to by San Jose. Cal. which
has reelected Mrs Martha Anderson
treasurer, with no opposing candidates.
Evening star., 1914-05-22
No One Went Ts.....sty.

AT the side of a picturesque old mill
of our bands. Here. too. some embraced
the opportunity to refresh the inner man
by getting rid of the lunches. All along
the way we had discovered the most re-
Sreshing wells. and no one went thirsty,
for there were drinking cups galore in the
party. OF all the ideal spots in which to
loiter. this buttercup-dotted terrace by a
yine-covered mill was the best. We had
left the beautiful woods, where all sorts
of mischievous sprites frolicked. and
where Dan Cupid, lurking, possibly, sent
out few random shafts. On the long
road homeward bound some of the en-
chantment might vanish. but many happy
memories would linger
"A few recruits had come dressed as
for an afternoon tea or stroll up Con-
necticut avenue and wished to return at
o'clock To these Mr.. Shannon admin
istered a mild rebuke. with a graceful
little compliment at the end to allay the
sting. Those who come back to Nature
must return with undivided affections and
an open heart and mind to learn of her
Ewing Summers came into his own
many times on this trip. and all are
deeply indebted to him for giving of his
knowledge of botany lore. One of the
scouts whose knowledge Of botany is not
quite so deep is interested in buds and,
like an esteemed member of the cabinet.
is addicted to dancing, and to his knoWl-
edge of culinary matters all the old guard
will give ample testimony.
May confess that when We got out on
the highway the walk seemed a bit long?
One dear. motherly old soul who came
with her boys confessed to being very
tired, but insisted bravely she wouldn't t
tell the others of her party for the world.
won't ask you. John Boyle. to make the
walks any more beautiful. for you can't.
but, dear chief. won't you make them
Just wee bit shorter TO suit a few strag-
slers? Many of US looked like dusty
Rhodes on the homeward trip. but We
were happy, SO what's the difference:
As We journeyed by the farms, the sweet
little homes called forth visions of de-
licious meals. and one fair 'hiker, took
to romancing of the dainty meals she
would prepare if happily she possessed
one such dovecote of home in the coun-
try And the wonderful fields of red
clover with their wealth of color revived
our dropping spirits just as We sighted
College Park Soon we were on the cars
headed for home. and then supper at :
and church at o'clock. Now, success 10
each and all the mixers and good time
on the next wanderlust.'
Evening star., 1914-05-22

New South Wales in 1919 imported
ales and beers valued at 1921 ,49i.
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IDENTITY crossed the boundary on to
our land without knowing it"
Dorothy was rosy with morhfca-
non Then I am a trespasser, not
you!" she cried ruefullv.
Never trespasser on Whitaker
land, he smiled CALAMITY,
THANK you-and the fish-whv.
II was your own"
Never mind - l expect he's
thanking You for his life"
And your horrid Antonio who
swears IN three langlages?"
He laughed gaily
%, there are other cooks If An.
tonic leaves me, bat there are no,
many-pleasant adventures
4 must 60 nov" said Dorothy
hastily. 4 hear the luncheon bel( J
= If You are stopping with Miss
Fem we may meet again, said t,t
youth eagerly. Il am John Whit.
taker, and Miss Priscilla and / use;
to be great pals. She always kept )
pot Of ginger cookies for me-h,t ]
have been away from the old nlac,
Tor many years. and she probably ha,
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deity whisked him INTO the brook
where ne struggled for 3 mohent be-
fore sinking slowly down with gently
moving fms until be was cut of sight
ID the dark pool
There :" breathed Dorothy with
rebel. Thank Won 50 much
The young man looked at her hesi-
tatinglv; then. as # arriving al some
decision ne picked up ms rod and
empty creel and made as II to leave
the spot.
4 wonder why You think I should
leave my own property, he said with
q whimsical smile.
Your own property ?" echoed
Dorothy. @Why tins is part Of sIiss
Fenn's place
Pardon me, but You are mistaken.
This X the Whitaker land-Tou see
Miss Fenn's psBperty Is divided from
ours by that brnshwood hedge Oh the
other side Of the brook" He pointed
back along the var she had come.
But on tins side Of the brook the d.
ridine line Is that sfone post halt
covered with catbrier, and yon evs-
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asAsp ON Tas TRAM.

What have You got IN the pack
age"
Drawing materials"
u didn't know You were an art
lst -
Artist nothingl It contains
couple 81 pairs of foreeps the den
tlst asked ME to set for him. -Ros-
ton Transcript s.
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forgotten me-
Il don't believe 50, for I know the
cookie pot is always flled-and Won
better come and see, anyway, SAID
Dorothy over her shoulder.
Il believe In cali on Miss PRS
ella this evening" he unused. I
feei an appetite for ginger cookies .
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TRESpASSERS
sN lSSAs TSENT.

the place admonlshed Mss PRS
ella Fem IS she climbed into the
station bus
7 leave The place n yoQr care and
I 90 hope that when I come home I
won't find a whole posse Of fishermen
sitting b m trout stream. Good
bv, dear, and send word al once T
ToQ are 81 Of ANYTHING happens
Martha VII take care Of yop-and
YES, Nj Penny, I'm reaiy-good-by,
Dorothy, gooa-bv
After MIS- Priscilla Fem had
bought and paid Tor front cangh1 n
her oVn brook h WY fisher LAOS, she
established q system Of patrol along
The banks that involved he7 house
hold II additional labor ana kept the
three women kere3 ID 10 high ne-v-
Gus tension 81 the time.
As for Dorothy. She aia not uueh
care. for she loved the deep woods
and the brown brook waS q favor e
retreat for her.
Nov, Miss Dorothy, Tou AM
ever gong down u that nasty brook
this morning - protested Martha
With The familiarity Of al old ana
privileged servltor.
Then tcouts ant biting every
day-Ehv, I've heard tell that III.
Whitaker himself has been known
10 fish for three days without catch
ng bite even: but he's a dreadful
crank at It So 'tain't hkAv them
boys VII keteh anything Il they do
fish
Z dare say you're right, Martha,
but ] promised Aunt Priscilla I
would keep watch and you know she
* very particular about L. Suppose
Won ring the big bel FOR me when
luncheon Is ready-then I VII be
sure 70 hear it.
VERY vel, Mss Dorothy, but
look here Martha went to 3 chm
neT cupboard ana took from Il 81
ancient and rustea pistol Of enor-
NOUS SIZE . never 20 into the deep
woods without this weapon and Won
rake L n case ANYBODY scares Won.
Law, II amt l0ade8-I wouldn't
carry It # Il was But Won can show
4 and frlghten 'em Of. There. I'll
put II N tins little basket with some
pears and cookies-run along nov.
20, Martha, Won are the funniest
old dear /" laughed Dorothy. ii
Won hear & tremendous explosion Won
VIII know that this old cannon has
gone Of and frightened al the trout
70 death Ho, hum, L they only
would depart 70 other streams We
wouldn't have to do sentry-go, Ell,
Martha ?"
Established under 81 oak whose
shining green Leaves overhune the
dancing stream, Dorothy tossed aside
her hat and allowed the vagranf
breeze 10 rufie her red-gold hair.
After awhile she cot I'D and
walked along the bank Of the stream,
following q striped chipmunk dart
ing through the underbrnsh. The
chipmunk disappeared in his hole,
and a flock Of chickadees performed
antics on the branches of q dogwood
tree.
There was splash sharp ezcla-
NATION and the whirring Of q reel.
Dorothy forgot everything save that
there was trespasser near by
Silently she went back to her
basket and was ast0nlshed to find
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IS DISAPPOINTING.

Smlth-lIow is yonr new furnace
working these cola days?
Jones 1t doesn't give as much
not air as the man who sold it. to
me.
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man 5 reel spinning ont.
At last she could see hin1-a sun
Drowned hatless youth clad n Old
clothes with q pipe between. his teeth
and his blue eyes bright with excite
ment as he PLAYED a splendid trout
N and out 81 the deepS and shadows
Of the stream. It last Be wbooped
exulfantly and landed the Speckles
beauty On the T7osST bank.
What are you dong hers asked
Dorothy SteTnly as she broke through
the alders and stood before him. 4
slender, Whitehead girl with accusing
brown eyes below serious forehead
Why-ab-you can see be ex-
planned, removing his pipe and show
Ing splendid white teeth N q pleas
ant smile,
7 should think you'd be ashamed
q yourself, went On Dorothy con
1emptuoasly.
He flushed. You mean fishing
out Of season. Wei. I suppose
should, but the fish didn't come for
luncheon, and I promised Antonio
that would get HIN one down here
1T Is 100 bad that Antonio VII be
disappointed toT, Of course, yoQ can-
no5 take The fish away, said Dor
othg,
~Inaeeds" he asked coolly. why
not, please?7
Because Il belongs To nv aunt,
Miss Fem There are Signs plainly
reading No respassing, and vet YOU
have t-espassea On her property
Please throw Il back n the stream
Pardon ms bit Il i nv own, he
said with 8 puzzled stare 81 her, with
which was mingled reluctant adnira-
ton.
@SThen I VII throw II back" SAID
Dorothy bravely, for i there was one
thing more than another that she
loathed 70 touch Il was the cold body
Of a fish
He stood looking at her with an
g7y amusement N his eyes as she
went toward the fish and touched rs
brown tai.
It Topped wildly. Dorothy jumped
back. Her foot slipped on the mud
aT bank and she fell INTO the arms Of
the shabby fisherman. whose pipe
went 70 destruction Oh the stones be
low.
Not hurt, I hope !" said the fish
erman, not unkindlv. There was q
strange light II bis ewes and Dor
othy's cheeks were ike TWO roses as
he quickly released her.
No, I am not hurt began Dor
othv, strongly inclined to CRY be
cause Of her varied feelings. Al that
instant her ewes lighted on the great
pistol which had fallen UNDECIDED
from her blouse.
The strange fisherman spied Il al
the same instant.
Is that yours be asked.
Yes-at least it's Martha's-I
brought It along for protection, said
Dorothy with what dignity she could
summon.
He actually picked II MP and did
no1 smile as he restored the ancient
weapon 10 her.
Il hope Won viii have no occasion
to use II, he sara, and Dorothy loved
him at once because the smile that
twItched his lips never materialized.
She took the pistol and held Il
rather gingerly. You VIII go-and