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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
Ends Dry, HOarse or
Painful Coughs
Quickly
A Simple, Homemade Remedy,
Inexpensive but Unequnled

The prompt and positive results Civ
by this pleasant tasting, home-mf
cough syrup has caused it to be used
more homes than any other remedy.
gives almost instant relief and will vi
ly overcome the average cough
hours.
Get 21s ounces PineX $50 cents wd
from any drug store, pour it into
bottle and fill the bottle with plain grd
lated sugar syrup. This makes a
DInt-a family supply-of the most
fective cough remedy at cost of only D
cents or less. You couldn't buy as mucH
ready-made cough medicine for $3.50.
Easily prepared and never spoils. Full
directions with Pinex.
The promptness, certainty and ease
with which this Pinex Syrup overcomes
bad cough, chest or throat cold is truly
remarkable. 1t quickly loosens dry,
hoarse or tight cough and heals and
soothes a painful cough in hurry, With
a persistent loose cough it stops the for
nation of phlegm in the throat and bron-
chial tubes, thus ending, the annoying
hacking.
Pinex is a highly concentrated com.
pound of genuine Norway pine. extract
rich in guaiacol and is famous the world
over for its splendid effect in bronchitis
whooping cough, bronchial asthma and
! winter coughs.
To avoid disappointment in making
| this. ask your druggist for "215 ounces
| of Pinex," and don't accept anything
else A guarantee of absolute satisfae
tion, or money promptly refunded, goes
with this preparation. The Pinex Co.
Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
S. s. CLASS MEETING
WITH MRS. ]. H. KASE
Officers and Committees Elected
With Social Hour
Following

The first business meeting Of class
No. 1S of the Stevens Memorial Meth
odist Church was held at the home of
the teacher, Mrs. 7. H. Kase, 15 North
Seventeenth street, last evening.
The officers elected were: President,
Kathryn Critchley; vice-president,
Ethyl Werner; secretary, Mary Ritter;
treasurer, Elizabeth Beam; pianist, Ell
sic Pierce On the "a" committee,
Ruth Stever Florence Evetts, Alice
Snyder Florence Baer, Alice Hoverter,
IN. M" committee, Jennie Fry, Ade-
line Stever, Irene Johnston, Elsie
Pierce; IS" committee, Lydia Snyder,
Gramefla McLain, Mary Adams, Mar
jorie Kirk, Mrs. Kase.
Following the business session a
social was held with music and games.
The next meeting will be held at the
residence of Miss Ritter, 423 South
Thirteenth street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
Says Governors Pay
Is Less Than Engineer
Sbecial to The Telegraph

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 19. - Governors Of
seven States of the Union could make
more money sitting in the cab of a
locomotive on some of the runs of
Western railways than they now re-
ceive in the executive chairs of their
This statement was made here yes
terday by James M; Sheean. attorney
for the Western railroads, whose en-
gineers. firemen and hostlers are de-
manding higher wages and better
hours, in outlining the railroad side
of the case to the board of arbftra-
tion. Presentation of evidence for the
men began November 80, 1914. and was
completed yesterday, after which
Sheean made his remarks.
Sheean went on to say that the an
nual salaries of these Governors are
smaller than the wages received by
some of the locomotive engineers of
Western railroads who ask wage in
creases which Sheean said would
amount to $40,000,000 a year.
Renting an Underwood Typewriter a
sound investment, certain to increase
your income. THE Machine You Will
Eventually Buy" % N. Third ST.
Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
Standing of the CrewS
HARRISBURG SIDE

PhiIadeIDhia Division - IL crew, to
go first after p. M: 120, 127, 1O5, 125,
113, 121. 49, 116, 100, 103.
Engineers for 116, III
Firemen for 1O1, 116. lis, 127.
Conductors for III, lis.
Flagmen for 116, us. 120, 125.
Brakemen- for 1O3, 100, 112, 11S. III,
11S, 49, 125.
Huber, Tenant. Sober. Hennecke,
KautZ, Gibbons, Buck.
Firemen up: Swank, Davidson, Hous-
er, Rhoads, Dunlevy, Wagner, Packer
Chronister Barton, Weaver, Huston
Robinson, Durall, Balsbaugh. Arnsberg-
er, Moffatt, Penwell. Reno. Spring
Cover, Bleich, Everhart. Miller. Bushey
Flagmen up: First. Melllnger.
Brakemen up: Kochenouer, Griffie
Kope, Baltozer, Hubbard, File, McIn-
tyre, Moore, Gouse, Ferguerson, Deng.
Ter, Riley, Cox, Wiland, Allen.
Middle Division 226 crew to &C
first after 1 p. M: 217, $50, 219.
Three Altoona crews to come in.
Brakeman for 219.
Firemen up: Simmons. Fletcher
Sheesley, Bornman, Seagrist, Wright
Stouffer, Scheffler.
Flagmen up: Cain.
Brakemen up: Fleck. Troy. Schoff.
stall. Bickert, Kieffer.. Fritz, Bell.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
SLOUGH MUST APPEAR IN SUIT
Evangelist VIII Be Forced to Defend
SANDER Proceedings
Special to TIE Iclegrdl

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Jan. 19. - DR..
Henry w. Slough, the evangelist, VINO
is now conducting a revival at Altoona
will be forced to appear before
board of arbitrators to defend him.
self in the $4,000 slander suit started
by William ]. Cullen, a councilman or
HaZleton, who alleges that Doctor
Slough DETAINED him during the reVl-
val at Hazleton last year.
A decree of the Supreme Court or
the State, notice of which has just
reached here, is to the effect that the
law of 1886 under which Cullen asked
for a hoard of arbitrators to hear the
case is constitutional, thereby forcing
Doctor Slough to defense before the
arbitrators, who are to be named soon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
COLDS, HEADACHE,
NOSE AND HEAD
ALL STUFFED Up
"Pape's Cold Compound ends a
cold or grippe in a
few hours

Your cold will break and all grippe
misery end after taking a dose of
"Pape's Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken.
It promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming, relieves sick headache, dullness,
feverishness, sore throat. sneezing,
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay Stuffed up! Quit blowing
and snuffling! Ease your throbbing
head-nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only 20 cents
at any drug store. 1t acts without
assistance, tastes nice, and causes no
inconvenience. Accept no substitute.
Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
THE READING

Harrisburg DivisiOn-7 crew first to
go after p. M: s, 10, Is, 8, 3, IS, "a,
5, 2.
Helpers crew: Brosey.
East-bound-61 crew first to go
after $3.50 a. m.:.63, Il. Sc, SO, "a, 60,
Engineers for 61, 65. 2
Fireman for 61.
Conductors for 2, Z.
Brakemen for 81. So, 63. 65, 2, 8. 18.
Richwine, Fetrow. Fortney, Massimore,
Martin.
Firemen up: Bingaman. Carl, Miller,
Bowers, Nye, Lex, Longnecker. Rum
bach, Kelly, Snader, Dobbins Seller.
Brakemen up: stephens, Smith, Mil
Ter, Shearer, McHenry. Ely, Troy, Kohl,
Taylor, Ensminger, Zawoski, Macha-
mer Hoover.
Conductor up: Sipes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
WEDDING CARDS OUT

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Brenner, of
GIT Boas street have issued invita-
tions for the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Miss Pauline Brenner to Joseph
Coplinky, of this city, Sunday, Feb
ruary z, at the Kesher Israel Syna-
gogue, State street, at 6 o'clock in the
evening. The ceremony will be fol-
lowed by a large and brilliant recep-
ton at the Brenner residence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
MILITARY BAND sERENADEs

Calhouns Military Band of North
cumberland, fifty-one members, sere-
naded the Telegraph. This band is
under the direction of w. II. Calhoun
and the business manager is Isaac
Cornwell The band serenaded the
Governors, past and present, the SEN
ate, and played for the Mount Vernon
Hook and Ladder Company in the pa
rade. This band is composed of en-
ployes of the keystone Fire Company
of Northumberland and is known as
Senator McConnell's band.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
HOSPITAL SUPERINTENDENT
ASSUMED CHARGE TODAY

william M. Condor, of Brooklyn,
n. Y, recently appointed superin-
tendent of the Harrisburg Hospital to
succeed c. A. Lindblad, who has gone
to Pittsburgh, arrived late yesterday
afternoon. He began his duties this
morning at the institution. He will
make his temporary quarters at the
hospital and later will bring his fam
ily here
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
SPAGHETTI SUPPER
Guests of Gordon Bell Spend Pleasant
Evening at His Home

sHN FEVHEIV
Gordon Bell, of 1899 North Cameron
street, entertained few of his friends
with a spaghetti supper at his home
last evening. Music by Miss Fannie
Peters and Mrs. John Forbes preceded
the feast.
In attendance were Miss Margaret
Snyder. Gordon Bell Mr.. and Mrs.
John Forbes, Miss Thelma Forbes,
Miss Florence Kramer. Miss Leah Ad-
ans, Miss Fanny Peters, Miss Anna
Bausman, Mrs. George McMeechen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Easten and son,
Charles Easten.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
ENOLA SIDE
PhiIadeInhia Division

go first after s.15 p. m: 25$, 2o$. 217,
Els, 234. 1886, 237, 207, 202, 244, 21S, 230.
Engineers for 2O5. 233, 244, 230.
Firemen for 233. 203, 205, 2S7, 21S.
Conductors for 80, %. "a.
-Flagmen for OF, 81, A.
Brakemen for 05, OF, IA.
Conductor up: Stauffer.
t'lagman up: Camp.
Brakemen up: Mummaw, McPher-
son, Sunny, Taylor, Myers. Rice. Kone,
Shaffner, Fenstermacher, Musser, Cros-
by Twigg, Albright. Werts, Arment.
Middle Division 234 crew to go
after l p. M: 224, 216, 229, 120.
Eight crews laid off at Altoona.
Fireman for 120.
Brakeman for 120.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
1,476 DISASTERS ON WATER

Washington, d. c., Jan. 19.-There
were 1,476 disasters on the waters Of
the United States during the last fiscal
year, III which the life-saving service
worked alone, according to its report
to-day to Cogress. The vessels in
volved CARED 5,295 persons and prop
erty was valued at $4,542,9S5. In S23
other instances the service worked in
conjunction with the revenue cutter
service,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19

Mrs. Herman Wilensky, of 1643
Susquehanna street, is home from Bal
timore, where she visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Irwin Mills.
Miss Mae Winfield, of North Sixth
street, has returned after four
weeks trip to Philadelphia, Norris
town and Pottstown, where she visited
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Harry c. Hershey of 1917
Green street will entertain card club
at her home tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
Just Try This When
Hairy Growths Appear
Modes of To-day

A smooth hairless skin always fol-
lows the use of paste made by mix
ing some water with plain powdered
delatone. This paste is applied to the
hairy surface or 8 minutes, then
rubbed off and the skin washed, when
every trace of hair will have van
ished. No pain or discomfort attends
the use of the delatone paste, but eau
ton should be exercised to be sure
that you get real delatone,-Advertise-
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
GEIGER- -RUNK MARRIAGE
JUST ANNOUNCED TODAY

Mrs. Anna Catherine Runk an
nounces the marriage of her only
daughter. Miss Mary Sarah Runk, to
Irwin Hugh Gciger, which took place
i'll this city on Thursday morning, De-
cember 81. 1914.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev Henry Hanson, pastor of the
Messiah Lutheran Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gelger will soon go TO
housekeeping in their new house and
will be lat home" to their many
friends after February l.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
RIVER AND HARBoR BILL UP

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1S.-The
House met early to-day to take up
the S34,O00,O0O rivers and harbors
Appropriation bill with a view to pass
ing it's before adjournment Tonight
Opponents of the bill were ready to
renew their fight against the meas
ure on the ground of extravaganza.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
SABBATH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
PLANS FOR BIG CONVENTION

Il. +. Weaver, president of the Dau-
phin County Sabbath School Associa-
tion, presided at the monthly meeting
of the organization in the office OF
James w. Barker. Masonic Temple, this
made for the annual convention to be
held in Middletown in June. A program
committee was aDDointed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
WINTERDALE.

IS North Market Square. Regular
dances Tuesday and Saturday even
ings. Glass instructions Thursday
evenings. Private lessons by appoint
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
CRACK READING BAND PLAYS

The Ringgold Band, of Reading,
which serenaded the Harrisburg Tele-
graph during the firemen's convention
last October repeated their good work
to-day. This band is playing for the
Northeastern Republican League of
Reading, one of the oldest Republican
organizations in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
ART TREASURES NOT DAMAGED
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Rome, Jan. 19.-The Vatican in last
nights Osservatore Romano officially
denies a report in circulation that arr
treasures, especially in the Cistine
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19

Chapel, had been damaged by the
earthquake. The article says that the
artistic objects which are being pre-
served in the Vatican suffered no in
jury.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
HAS PToMAINE POISONING

Henry Roller, 444 Hamilton street,
a fireman on the Pennsy, was ad-
mitted to the Harrisburg Hospital this
morning suffering from ptomaine poi
soning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19

toilet, Getty, Hart, Barkey, Sheets.
Engineers for 500, 213, II, 1920, 1898
Firemen for 306, 1869. 1886, 7O7, 1881
1870, 1856, 1868.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19


studying the whole scheme of the
state government and will take his
tlme and put his policies into effect
surely His appointments will be an
nounced from time to time.
The new officials announced last
night will be sworn in late to-day and
take charge of their departments
In regard to their Staffs, but changes
Will be made if at all, so that busi-
ness Will go ahead smoothly.
Dr. Brumbaugh has given no signs
regarding the highway commissioner
or the adjutant general. Everyone
expects General Stewart to be named
again and that Mr.. Bigelow will serve
out his term. The new Governor has
been in touch with the commissioner
in regard to the road situation and is
fully aware of what the department
has done and the appropriations that
will be needed to carry through his
own ideas.
Committees O-morrow.-Accordi
to statements made at the Capitol to-
day the lists of committees and names
OF employees of the legislative houses
will be announced tomorrow In each
house. The Legislature will adjourn
tomorrow until Monday night when
bills will be introduced for the first
time.
MFR. McDevitt Here.-TIarry s. Nc
Dewitt, who was chairman of the State
Economy and Efficiency Commission,
is here for the inauguration. Rumor
connects him with various places con-
nected with the State government.
Appointments Confirmed. - Gov
ernor Teners recent appointments to
inspectorships, trusteeships and mag
istracies were confirmed by the Senate
last night.
Second Wants to Go.-Arrange-
ments were made last night for the
Second regiment of the National
Guard to ask an appropriation, to be
supported by contributions, to act as
escort to the Commission to the Pana-
ma exposition. George i. Roth saw
Adjutant General Stewart about it,
Public Service Meets.-The Public
Service Commission began executive
sessions to-day, Commissioner Gather
taking his seat. Tomorrow the
Philadelphia Electric case come up.
Charities Officials Here.-SecretarN
Wharton and Assistants Theuer an(
McGarry, of the State Board of Pub
lie Charities, were here to-day. The,
are preparing recommendations to thu
Legislature.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
CHANGES WILL
CONE GRADUALLY
Nothing to Stories About Whole
sale Movement of People Con-
nected With Government

According to in
formation given
out to-day the
changes in the
Brumbaugh admin
istration will come
gradually. There
will be some, but
no S W e e p i n &
changes as rumor-
ed. DR.. Brum-
Daugl has been
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IL DAYS
Druggists refund money IL PAZO
OINTMENT fails to care Itching,
Bind, Bleeding or Protrudiug Piles
First application gives relief. 50c.-
Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
YARD CREWS

Engineers up: Thomas, Rudy, Hous-
er. Meals, Stahl, Swab, Crist, Harvey,
SALESMAN, Kuhn, Pelton. Shaver Hoyi-
Firemen up: Eyde, Ney. Myers,
Boyle, Shipley,. Crow, Revie, Ulsh.
Cookerley, Maeyer. Sholter, Smell, Bar
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-19
FACT
Local Evidence

Local Evidence
Evidence that can be verified.
Fact is what we want.
Opinion is not enough.
Opinions differ.
Here's a Harrisburg fact.
You can test it,
Mrs. Margaret +. Cleland, 141O n.
Sixth St, Harrisburg, says: L nave
taken Doan's Kidney Pills off and on
for the past five years whenever |
have suffered from pain in my back
and when my kidneys have seemed
congested. At times I had inflamma-
ton of the bladder which was very
annoying. I had difficulty in passing
the kidney secretions. / can always
tell when this trouble is coming on
for 1 have dull headaches and my
sight becomes blurred. Doan's Kid
ney Pills were recommended to me
very highly after I had used other
remedies but had gotten. no relief. The
first box helped - AmAsez Mk.As.lly, and
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24

from che comfortable nest which she
had not quilted all evening", decided
that 1t was . shame that he had been
cramped into the ministry. iIi3f'F
There's Gall" cried Mrs. Sargent.
Jumping to her feet and running into
the hall, before the butler could come
in answeryto the bell She opened the
door and was Immediately kissed. then
Gail came back into the library with
out stopping to remove her furs She
was followed by, Allison. and she car.
ried something inside her coat. Her
cheeks were rosy from the crisp air
and the snow sparkled on her brown
hair like tiny diamonds.
We've been buying a dog" she
breathlessly explained. and. opening
her coat. she produced an animated
teddy bear, with two black eyes and
one black pointed nose protruding
from a pun ball of pure white. She
set 1t on the floor. where 1t waddled
uncertainty in three directions. and
finally curled down between Rev
Smith Boyd's feet
"A collie!" and Rev. Smith Boyd
picked up the warm infant for an ad-
miring inspection. ITS beautiful
puppy"
Isn't 1t dear!" exclaimed Gail
taking 1t away from him. and favoring
him with smile. She whisked the
fluffy little ball over to her Aunt Grace
and left 1t in that lady's lap. while she
threw OFF her furs "...
where could you buy a dog at this
hour?" inquired Mrs. Davies. glancing
at the clock. which stood now at the
accusing hour OF a quarter OF eleven.
1--WE woke up the kennel men,"
laughed Gail, turning with a sparkling
glance to Allison. who was being In
troduced tremendously to the ladies'
by Uncle Jim. We had a perfectly
glorious evening! We dined at Rose
leaf Inn. entirely surrounded by hectic
lights, then we drove five miles into
the country and bought Flakes We
came home SO fast that Mr.. Allison al
most had to hold me in" She turned.
laughing. to find the eyes OF Rev.
Smith Boyd fixed on her in cold disap-
proval. They were no longer blue!
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24

found the most enchanting roadhouse
in the world. and we're going to take
dinner here. It's all right. isn't it,"
Certainly" he replied. equally buoy
ant. Enjoy yourself. Chubsy." and he
hung up the receiver.
"What is it?" asked Mrs. Davies. in
tone distinctly chill. She had pre-.
monition that Jim Sargent had done
something foolish. He seemed %
pleased.
Gail won't be home" he announced
carelessiy. starting for the stairs.
She's dining with Allison at some
roadhouse."
"Unchaperoned." gasped Mrs. Da.
vies.
"She's all right. Helen" remarked
Jim. starting upstairs. "Allison's a
fine fellow" 4.....-.... aaI
But what will he think Of Call"
protested Helen THAT sort of un.
conventionality has gone clear out
Jim, you'll have to get back that mum.
ber!"
SORRY" regretted Jim. Cant do 1t.
Against the telephone rules" and be
went upstairs. positively humming.
The two ladies looked at each other.
and sat down in the valley Of the
shadows of gloom. There was moth.
ing to be done!
1t was not until nine o'clock that
they expressed their worry again. At
that hour Ted and Lucille Teasdale and
Arly Fosland came in with the exuber-
ance of a New Years eve celebration.
Its great sleighing tonight" stated
Lucile's husband, who was a thin
wasted young man. with a splendid
natural gift for dancing.
"All that's missing is the bells" chat
tered the black-haired Arly. breaking
straight for her favorite big couch in
the library. 1.-The only way to have
any speed in an auto is to go sidewise."
"We're to get up a skidding match.
SO | can bet on our chauffeur. laughed
Lucille, hufiing her blonde ringlets be-
fore the big mirror In the hall. "We
slid a complete circle coming down
through the park. and never lost rev.
olution!"
1--WE been thinking It must be bad
driving" fretted Mrs. Sargent. Gail
should be home by now"
"Allsons a safe driver. comforted
Ted, who liked to see everybody
happy.
Jim Sargent came to the door OF the
study, in which he was closeted with
Rev. Smith Boyd. Jim was prsc-
ticaIly the young rector's, business
guardian. s.s ~ h=s. = S.'s 1rr! pi
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24
CHAPTER Ii-continued.

Gail, too. was disturbed. While she
had laughed to cover the embarrass.
ment of her mishap. she had been
quite collected enough to thank ALI.
son for his ready aid; but she had felt
the thrill Of that tensed arm. and 1t
had awakened in her mind an entirely
new vein of puzzled conjecture.
Gravity with man invariably leads
him back to the consideration Of his
leading joy in life, business; end the
hrst thing Allison knew he was indulg.
ing in quite unique weakness. for
him; he was Dragging! Not exactly
fiat-footed; but. with tolerably strong
insinuation. he gave her to understand
that the consolidation of the immense
traction interests of New York was
about as tremendous an undertaking
as she could comprehend, and that. hav-
ing attained SO dizzy a summit. he felt
entitled to turn himself to lighter
things. to enjoy life and gayety and
frivolity. to rest, as 1t were. upon his
laurels.
Gail was amused. as she always was
when men Of strong achievement
uiopUeu iutO tHlS WedhueSS u lIltcTebt
girls. She did appreciate and admire
his no doubt tremendous accomplish
ment; 1t was only his naivete which
amused her, and to save her she could
not resist the wicked little impulse to
nettle him. To his suggestion that he
could now lead merry life because
he was entitled TO rest upon his lau-
rels, she had merely answered.
"Why?"
He dropped into silence SO dense
that the thump was almost audible.
and she was contrite. She had pricked
him deeper than she knew. however
She had not understood how gigantic
the mans ambitions had been. nor
how vain he was Of his really marvel.
Gus progress. After all. why should
he pause. when he had such power in
hint She did well to. speak slight
inglyr of any achievement made by a
man of such proved ability. New am.
bitions sprang up in him. The next
time he talked business with her he
would have something startling under
way: something to compel her respect.