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Malone was capable It was at Mr..
oKane's suggestion that Miss Malone's
name was added to the report submitted
by the committee
Miss shearman asked Mr.. Warner II
he or the commission would state just
what their position was In the matter
Of selecting inspectors and whether
trained inspectors were to he engaged.
Mr.. Warner read a statement which he
had prepared some days ago and which
would answer tho question. This state
ment follows
ITO Members Of the Volunteer Advi-
sorry Board Of the Labor Commission
of Delaware and others interested In
the appointment of a child labor In
spector TO MI the uneXnired term OF
Charles. II. Grantland. resigned:
AT the time Of preparing this state
ment as an Individual member Of the
Labor Commission of Delaware, / am
/ without knowledge Of the probable se-
] lection to be made by my fellow-mem-
hers, and may still be Ignorant OF their
individual Intentions when elis state
ment is presentedto you.
Next to our inspectors I have prob
ably been in closest touch with th'
, practical administration problems in
; volved In carrying out the child labo
I law OF Delaware for the past thre
b years. From this experience have beel
T further convinced that certain view
which held and presented at the tim
b of The appointment Of Mr. Grantland a
e child labor Inspector by the then new
. Labor Commission wero practical an
b effective. and in the Hight OF the stronl
criticism which was directed asains
those views. II Is particularly crafty
Ing TO me TO know that practice hai
sustained them
"In connection with the written sug
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individual and in nowise officially It
is not intended that this statement
should influence any other member 81
the Labor Commission, except In so
far as the experience presented and
the logic Of some Of the arguments
may fairly appeal 20 my fellow-mem-
bers.
Respectfully.
CHARLES WARNER.
Chairman. Labor Commission Of Della
ware.
The election was then proceeded with.
Following Mr.. Hsgner's election the
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ian. lie attended the public schools
and afterwards learned The printing
trade. lie was an employe Of The
Evening Journal Company until he ac-
cepted the position Of secretary Of the
Special Department Of Elections TO con-
duct the wet and dry election.
which Office he will relinquish with the
close Of this year.
Mr. Hagner has always taken q deep
interest in public affairs and for two
years served as a member Of the Board
Of Education. He has never occupied
any other public office.
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following resolution. which had been
suggested by George Miller. was read
and unanimoUslv adopted:
Resolved, That when n woman is
emlIo. a position normally filled
by man and is able TO perform all OF
the regular and special services OF stmh
position as fully as such condition has
been continuously filled by man, then
equal work justly calls for equal pay
Upon motion Charles H. Grantland
was unanimously elected a member Of
the Advisory Committee.
Mr.. Hagner is native Wilmington
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THE STORY THUS FAR

JOHNNIE OREILLY, commonly known THE 0RELLY has
ESTEBAN VARONA, wealthy Cuba
Esteban old Spanish
coins and modern in chamber at the bottom we'll
building this SEBASTIAN, faithful the
only other share the
wife match
makers who knew vaguely his hidden fortune DONA ISABEL
Immediately
to learn the fortune Hoping get information from Sebastian she
murders his several others before he is shot Thus few
whereabouts the
killed
to PANCHO
of the plantations Instead he threatens claim the estate
his night sabeg
falls into the well and drowned She rescued ESTEBA Rosas
Colonel Cuban
ionit Pancho finds letter with information which Eteban had
up hev valley to the hut of nurse.
in he
in
0Reiy,
fool his hteeeper
to
In
proposition
at the possibility Of OReily having received here letter
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She scolded and tyrannized, she mothered
and adored the girl to her hearts content;
she watched over her like a hawk; she
deemed no labor in her service too eX-
acting. 1t would have gone i'll with any
one who offered harm to Rosa, for Evan
gelina was strong and capable; she had
the arms and the hands of a man, and
she possessed the smoldering black tenn
per of Sebastian, her father
Even in peaceful times few people came
to this clearing in the woods, far from
the main-traveled roads Of the Yumuri
and the day, as usual, passed unevent-
fully. Evangelina worked with one eye
upon her Rosa. the other wRtchfully alert
for danger. When eveniT Alne she pre-
pared their seanty meal, upDsaiding Rosa
meanwhile, for her attempts TO assist, her.
Then they sat for an hour or two on
the bench outside the talking about
Juan o'Rail-ye and thel obable hour Of
his coming.
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mouse" He kissed his sister affection
ately and then rode off at the head of
his tattered band.
Rosa waved him last farewell as he
disappeared into the woods, then, TO oc-
cupy herself she helped Evangelina with
what little housework there was to do,
later going with her TO the garden patch
where the viandas grew
Evangehna's early devotion to her mis-.
tress had not diminished with time; IL
anything, It had deepened. When eman-
cipation came she would have returned
to the service OF her beloved twins had
II not been for Dona Isabel's refusal
TO accept her. AS 1t was, she and Assem-
sio had married. and by means of Rosa's
surreptitious help they had managed TO
buy this little piece of land. Rosa had
practiced self.denial TO make the purchase
possible, and her self-sacriflce had borne
fruit; that act Of childish beneiicence had
created a refuge for Esteban and her
self and had ripened the negro woman's
affection into idolatry.
Evangelina's Joy at having the girl to
herself, where she could daily see her.
touch her. serve her. was tempered only
by the knowledge OF RoaRs unhappiness.
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degrading to the authors Of them circulation
revolutionary which Germany had omennE grew
stronger and stronger every until
These classes by kind of miracle kept very
formed everything that Rasputn with
the subteanean work performed by party which
tended to only make the House unpopular rep
resent incapable of taking country
which it reigned.
The Character of Rdsputin's Associates
If we consider who the at the side of the Prophet
and who inspired all his actions well his utterances
poce agents. advenurers who had been sometimes
sometimes in exe functonas obtain
in which they might do nothing and deals stock
change spectators of doubtful morality and still doubtful
honesty low army purveyors
an innumerabe number of spies Most of these last in the
German service and working they
bring about palace conspiracy popular
capable of removing from his throne Tar whose honesty and
of character precuded the possibility of Russia
betraying the trust which her Allies had put
Yet this precisely what these people wanted and what
they up their minds to force through thanks to the in
dgnaon which the various stories which being
day concerning Rasputn and the favor which he enjoyed
aroung all Russia The Emperor of knew nothing
of all this; the Empress There
the TRUTH and they would have been surprised than
else had they the lies which
rnng themselves and concerning the kindness with which they
had treated whom they considered being half saint
half mad but of whom they had thought their widest
dreams of making their chief advisor.
In this extraordinary history
must be noticed When the first decptons produced by the dis
asters of the beginning of the campaign had thrown public opinion
into state of mind which bordering well nigh despair
and before had had the fall
Warsaw and the line of foses which they had relied
protect the western frontier people had begun to seek for the
One had quickly discovered partly through the revelations that
had been made in the Duma that the real for all the sad
which had happened lay in the systematic pundering of the
excheque that had been such
which the experiences of the japanese had cured When
battle against Germany began grim the
thought of the Emperor had been end to these dpre
that had compromised the prestige and the good Of
abroad well home. Great severity shown
many who had enriched themselves the
the fabrication necessary
required by the then the help of Rusas Allies
England and Francehad been sought Thanks the efforts Of
these two Powers something like order eeabshed in the
machine of the War Office
The fabrication of shells of a size that could fit
The the clothes
which il had been the beginning of the
Ammunition dispatched where it required and in
direction often had
Allies helped Russia the best of their ability, and Russia
the and honest of Russian society," felt
to their in the work their
against which it had necessary
so thoroughly civilization
its existence and activity
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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Rosa sat back. disappointed 80 that's
your theory?"
tits more than a theory" the boy In
sisted. Look at thisv From the pocket
OF his cotton trousers he produced an
oddlooling coin, which he placed In
Rosa's hand.
why. it's gold! It's a Spanish dou'
bloom" she said. TITS the first one ever
saw. Where did you find it?"
Spanish Money
you'll think I'm crazy when tell you
sometimes / think so myself. I found
il in Isabers hand when 1 took her from
the we'll"
Rosa was stricken speechless.
"she clutched It tightly" Esteban hur-
ried on, ''but as made the rope fast her
hand relaxed and saw 1t in the lantern
light.
'It was as if-well. as If she gave 1t
TO me. I was too badly frightened to
think much about It, as you may imagine
It was a horrible place, all slime and
foul water; the rocks were slippery. But
that coin was in her fingers"
Rosa managed to say: Impossible!
Then she must have had It when she
fell"
mo. MOI / saw her hands upstretched.
her fingers open. in the moonlight"
It's uncanny. PERHAPS"
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eliminated in the of the prophet had
helping by her subsidies the underhand work
like Mr.. Manusewtsch Maniulof his satellites like
Sturmer Srmer believed quite earnestly that he would
immortality his
cude which every that Russia required which
himself and the adventures whom he had owed
his elevation thought making with
allies and only after Germany had been compelled accept
conditions of her adversaries.
The whole Rasputin affair nothing but German in
trigue which aimed dsreditng the dynasty and perhaps
a overthrOwing the sovereign from his throne
Thanks the internal of the people who
leaders, the imperial circle and of the imperial family
represented being entirely under the Prophets influence
thanks the solitary existence which the Emperor and En-
leading the small number of who
allowed them, these gained ground for the
that there existed capable of contadng them
pointing their absurdity. Caumnes stupid they
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"Yes. Perhaps some unseen hand led
her to the place so that we should at
least come into our own. Who knows?
l didn't bother my head about the mat
ter at first, what with our flight and
all, but now l reason that there must
be other coins where this one came from.
There's no doubt that father hid his
money. He turned his slaves into gold,
he bought jewels, precious metal, any
thing he could hide. Well, perhaps there
were old coins I'm the lot. The water in
the well is shallow; Isabel must have
groped this piece from the bottom. Some
DAY / shall explore the hole and-we
shall see."
Rosa flung her arms rapturously about
her brothers neck and kissed him.
Wouldn't IL be glorious?" She cried.
Wouldn't 1t be wonderful, TO be rich, and
to want for nothing; TO have fine clothes
and good things TO eat once more2 Good
things TO eatI" Her lip quivered. oh
I'm so hungry"
Poor little girlp'
wait until oReilly hears about this
Rosa was all excitement once more.
Hell be glad he came and got me. If
he does come"
Esteban caressed her. Hell come
never fear. You remember he warned me
70 be eareful2 Wen IL blame myself
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Dark and dangerous days have arrived the
the Russian nation has been deeply moved by the of the
last months and is protesting against the
symptoms proving that the darkest periods
Of the middle 1t ha cried that things
State and that danger threatens holy national de
Prince Lw seconded the motion and asked the Government to
explain who this Strange personality who had taken under
the special protection of the administration who considered
sacred be subjected the criticism of the press who
had such pedestal that allowed
to approach him."
would not have quoted these speeches but for the
they all bore the point the that have tried
clear the mind of readers This that
which Raspun undoubtedly personed Russian society
did not proceed from his personality but the
of the who surrounded him.
tool and who trying through him rule push
into the of Germany There doubt that Germany
had been carefully following all phases Of the which
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When Rosa frstted about her brother.
the negress reassured her. Don't be
frightened, little dove he has the makings
of a great soldier It's a good thing for
the Spaniards that he isn't general. Cuba
would be free in no time"
Hes so reckless"
"Oh, he knows what he's doing. Besides.
Asensio wouldn't let him be hurt. took
pains TO tell him that il ever he permit.
ted Esteban to suffer so much as q
scratch would disembowel him with his
own machete. He knows me. Now, then.
it is growing cool and the night air car
ries fevers Creep into your bed ana
dream about that handsome lover OF
yours
NO, III keep watch with YOU"
Evangenna was Indignant Cor She
stormed, what will happen 70 those red
cheeks II sou don't s'eep2 DO you think
the American win want to marry an DID
woman with wrinkles? He may be here
tomorrow-yes, have certain feel|a.
about IT,"
Rosa obeyed althop6h rei9claHiE
I'm sleep for a while she nompfom|.1'
then IN come oal and take ~ Ia|0
(coNItNlto IoNoRtoI'a
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By REX BEACH

for bringing you TO this. For myself,
of course, don't mind but for you this
life must be terrible 1 know it. Every
time ] leave you my heart is in my throat
for fear of what may happen it my alb
sence-and yet | can't always be at your
side"
There! You acknowledge that l
handicap you. Except for me you would
be making glorious name for yourself"
Nothing of the sort More probably
I'd be getting myself killed No! It's
better this way. We must be brave and
patient and-think of what is waiting
for us at the bottom of that we'll"
Guerrilla Warfare
It was indeed a great piece of luck
which had enabled Esteban Varona to
buy a halfdozen Mausers from a Spanish
soldier. Through Asehsio's acquaintance
he had profted by the dishonesty OF an
enemy, and although it had taken all
his money to effect the purchase, Esteban
considered the sacrifice well worth while.
The fire of patriotism burned fercely in
him, as did his hatred of Pancho Cueto,
and the four trusty young negroes to
whom he had given rifles made, with
Asensio and himself, an armed party
large enough to, be reckoned with. These
blacks were eXcltable fellows, and
wretched marksmen. but on the other
hand each and every one had been raised
with machete at his hip and knew how
to use 1t. After a few preliminary forays
under Esteban's leadership they had abb
sorbed a bit of discipline and were be-
ginning to feel a military ardor.
In the Cuban field forces there were
many negroes, and many of their fel.
low patriots fought better, or endured the
hardships of guerrilla warfare more cheer
fully, than they. General Antonio Maceo
was of mixed blood, and yet his leader.
ship was characterized not only by rare
judgment and ability, but also by an
exalted abandon of personal bravery. His
several brothers rendered Cuba services
scarcely less distinguished, and they were
but Of few OF many darkskinned heroes.
This struggle for independence was no
patrlcian's war; the best stock 'of the
island fought side by side with field hands.
At dawn Of the morning following his
talk with Rosa, when the members Of his
command assembled. Esteban was up and
ready. He had made his preparations to
destroy Pancho Cuetos fields, and since
the road over the hills to La Joya was
long he had summoned them early.
"Be carefulr Rosa lmplored him. IT
shall die of suspense"
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Prepared for the Worst

I thought It best to buy those rifles"
tne brother murmured, dropping his eyes.
IT was one chance in a million"
No doubt 1t was. 1t seems those Span.
iards win sell their souls"
Exactly We can dig food from the
earth and pluck It from the trees. but
good Mausers don't grow on every bush.
Besides. Of what use would money be to
US when we have no place to spend it2"
True" After a moment Rosa unused
aloud; Il wonder If Cueto found the
treasure? II only we had that"
He didn't find It," Esteban declared,
positively. 'T"-he hesitated-"I think I
Know why he didn't"
"Yes?"
think know where It is"
Esteban" Rosa stared. round-eyed, at
her brother.
Oh mean it. i've been thinking so
ever since"
where is it7" breathlessly inquired the
girl.
After a furtive look over his shoulder
.seoan whispered, 'Tn the we'll"
You're jolingr'
no, mol Think for yourself 1t was
Yes"
So
ana he alone shared fathers conf
ssnce. That sunken garden was all Sc
.Auans work; he spent all his time
'nere' although he was a big, strong man
-no capable Of any task. No one else
allowed to tend it. whyi I'll tell
sou They feared to let any one else
~ew the water. Isabel searched for
as II that treasure had been above
..eupo her sharp nose would have
'e''ed 4 out. ana now cueto has moved
"' fefl esrlh.e
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CHAPTER VII (COntinued)

TWO later in 1914 before the breaking ont
the present another deputy this clergyman Father
FOnenko spoke about Rasputn in the Duma so in the
following strong terms:
GAS faithful devoted Holy Orthodox Church
consider my painful duty more what has already
been discussed here by many than myself and
subject which is talked the corner
every street in town and every village matter how
distant far from civilized Empre
We ourselves compelled to look upon this unexpanabe in
Of common adventurer belonging the
those sectarans whom until have by the name of
Ky and despised accordingly We obliged reckon with
this influence of whom all the elements in our
society look with contempt"
Wherein the Menace of Rdsputin Lay
On day deputy belonging to the group Of
Prince Manyre also spoke Rapun
perhaps than had
in the Duma. Said the Prince:
"he adventure of odore ended in rdicule we have
his place another advenurer, with the personality
connected the disgusting rumors
the most unnatural and contemplate crimes.
mention his knows who he is, whom
talking He has been let loose society to
influence 1t by shameless than he
HIMSELF has used him who have
dared their opinions against the
vail at present in administrative circles This
whenever he travels and whenever he arrives Petersburg
net at the railway station by the highest dgnaes the
church, before him they would unfortunate
hserca ladies of the highest social circles. This
who only seeks the satisfaction of the lowest instinct
has introduced himself into the very
of society and find and feel everywhere
gusting and filthy influence"
after this memorable sitting the Duma the Gov
enment issued instructions the press Ras
ps to speak of subject the
AS this became the
down the order of the day the Interpolation
matter and Mr.. Goutschkoff in moving it exclaimed:
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The Night Watch

There were no candles in Asensio's
house now. and had there been. neither
woman would have dared light one, To
hunted creatures darkness Is q friend;
danger stalks under the sun.
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copyriEht. 1917. Harper a Bros.
CHAPTER VII (COntinued)

EsTEBAN broke out excItedly, he could
not discuss Pancho Cueto without los
ing control of himself. Would you permit
that traitor to fatten upon the profits of
our plantations? He thinks he is safe;
he is preparing for a rich crop at high
prices. but he shall never reap a dollar
from Varona land as long as live.
shall ruin him, as he ruined u.s."
we are indeed ruined. Think of our beau
tiful house; all our beautiful things. too!
We used to consider ourselves poor. but
how little we knew OF real poverty. There
are so many things 1 want. Have we
nothing left?"
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to
One Owed o approach him."
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CONTINUED TOMORROW

novel of love- hidden and rebellion beautiful
Cuba during the exciting days of the against
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The Modest Home

1T is for you to be careful he laughed.
Keep a good watch. and conceal your
self at the first alarm. However. think
we have taught these bandits a lesson.
As for cueto. he would run 70 the Jungle
II he saw Us. He has the heart OF a
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'R2ASpQEzlNeGDHXII5oHS '2A III ]sSe,2sD!sgH$ $!l;[!yT

The Danger Which RdSputtn Personifed in Rus
sian Society at Large Did Not Proceed From
His Oicn Personality, but From the Character
of the Men Who Surrounded Him and Who
Made Him Their Tool in Their Atten,pt to
Force Russia Into the Arms of Germany
The Associates of the "PrOphet" We're WORKING
to Fatten Their Opn Purses, to Foment
Palace Intrigue, to Cripple the Activities of
the Dumd and to Glue the Impression That
All These Vaccinations, Destined to Hinder
the Army, We're KnouOn to the Emperor and
the Empress
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-06-24

and feel that she is humanitarian.
She has marshaled the best class Of
the people and we hear her gladly and
will follow her Loyalty. Her first meet
ing was last Sunday evening at Beth
ell church. Mr. and Mrs. Stead and Mr..
Morris accompanied her. This first
visit she took us in and at glance
we saw it was God-sent blessing
coming to our race. She deserves our
hearty cooperation which she will get.
Her second meeting was Tuesday
night to full audience, accompanied
by Mrs. Stead and Rev. Walker of Epis
copal church. The meeting took on
new life and the third meeting was
at the Presbyterian church Friday
evening. committees were appointed;
we are now ready for work.
Mrs. DR.. Wilson is doing some good
work in connection with the Juvenile
court. She is active, and enthusiastic