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Our Washington Letter
Some Things of Interest from the National Capital-- Assistant Post-
master General Hitchcock Stops System of Fining Postal Em-
ployes as Means of Enforcing Discipline iu Department.
WASHINGTON.—Fining of employes as a
means of enforcing discipline in the postal serv-
ice, a system that has been in operation for
many years, is to be abolished. First. Assistant
Postmaster General Hitchcock, who has Jurisdic-
tion of all post office employes, after a year's ob-
servation has reached the conclusion that it is
detrimental rather than helpful. He proposes to
establish a uniform system of efficiency records.
To that end he has started Assistant Superin-
tendent John A. Holmes of his bureau on a tour
of inspection of the largest post offices of the
United States. Dr. Holmes will confer with post-
masters and their assistants regarding the
change.
The practice of subjecting 250.000 or more
employes to the liability of being lined for mak-
ing errors in handling mall or for misconduct is
believed by Mr. Hitchcock to be a type of punishment rightly termed humiliat-
ing and degrading. As there Is no definite schedule of lines applicable to
specitic cases of dereliction, their Imposition is solely a matter of discretion
on the part of the administrative officers. A wide variation inevitably oc
curred in the relative amount of fines imposed by different officers. The sys-
tem frequently led to resentment on the part of employes receiving the heav-
ier fines. , , ,
In criticism of the system Mr. Hitchcock said that in the absence of an
efficiency record which enables the clerk to receive full credit for the amount
and character of work done, the plan of lining for errors is likely to discour-
age rapid work because of the increased liability for mistakes. Under Mr.
Hitchcock's new plan, which will be used as a basis for all increases and
reductions in salary, employes will be given to understand thut when they
become careless or "inefficient a reduction In salary will follow. The periodical
promotions that are made at the beginning of each fiscal year will affect
only employes who deserve advancement on their efficiency records.
The amount of reduction in the salary of an inefficient or delinquent
clerk will not be lost to the department, as in the case of lines, but will be
utilized in the promotion of the most deserving.
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Lavender
Creighton's
Lovers
By OLIVIA B. STROHM
NO DIVORCE SCANDALS TO BE PUBLISHED.
The report about the bevy of young women
sent out by the United States census bureau to . as with tacti deprecation, and took an
(Copyright, 1903, by Olivia B. Strobm).
CHAPTER IV.—Continued.
"You are doubly entitled to my grati-
tude. sir, as being no less an adherent
of our enterprise than a champion of
distressed females. On my own behalf,
I thank you for your zeal and loyalty;
on theirs—well, on theirs, I have to ask
another favor; 'tis the way of the sex."
His black eyes twinkled merrily, and he
took a pinch of snuff. Then blowingsome
of the particles of powder from his buff
waistcoat, he said: "The plight of the
lady, Mrs. Creighton, and her daughter,
you doubtless know. They cannot con-
tinue with us on the river, since their
final destination is one of the new set-
tlements in the recently acquired terri-
tory—near St. Louis. I believe. Mrs.
Blennerhasset has asked my advice; it
Is, that the ladles be established for
the winter at Fort Massac. I think there
will be no difficulty in this plan. I am
—I am acquainted with the command-
er." Here Col. Burr cleared his throat.
collect statistics of divorce, sent a shudder
through the circles of Pittsburg. Newport, New
York and South Dakota. It was at once sur-
mised that this meant taking off the lids of
scandal in every divorce case. Protests were
heard bv the census officials. The acting director
of the bureau, Mr. Rossiter, felt called upon to
say:
"It has been reported that the census agents
will have interviews with divorced persons and
ask them all sorts of personal questions. Noth-
ing of this kind will be done. We are simply
sending a corps of clerks from our offices in this
city, as we continually do In collecting various
kinds of statistics, and they are being installed
I11 the courthouses of 20 of the larger citie»,
where, under the direction of an employe of the bureau, they will go through
the divorce records of the last 20 years hurriedly and in a business like
manner, and take out certain cold facts, which will never have any personal
significance to the bureau of the public.
"It is estimated that between 30,000 and 50.000 cases are recorded for
this 20 year period in each of the cities of New York, Chicago and Philadel-
phia, and that 1,000,000 are recorded for the entire country for this period.
Is it likely that our clerks, used as they are to doing this sort of thing daily,
will remember or will even look at names as they run through the records?
Of course not. unless, perhaps, they happen to be personally interested in
some particular case, and even then they are sworn to secrecy and would
lose their position if they gave out to anyone what they had read. Our rec-
ords will not even contain the names of the divorced persons when they are
complete. It is a block of statistics that the government is after, and nothing
€l86.'*
Mr. Rossiter estimates that it will require about a year to conclude the
government researches upon the subject of divorce. At present there are 20
clerks at work in New York, 30 in Chicago, ten in Philadelphia, 12 in Bos-
ton, four in Baltimore and proportionate forces in other cities.
INDORSES PHONETIC SPELLING.
Charles A. Stillings, public printer for the
United States government, who was the first to
be notified of President Roosevelt's adoption of
the phonetic or simplified style of orthography
urged by Andrew Carnegie and a number of lead-
ing educators and literary men, has enthusiastic-
ally indorsed the president's decision. In a let-
ter to the president Mr. Stillings said that only
recently he had appointed a commission to revise
the public printing office's "manual of style."
Mr. Stillings expressed himself as having no
doubt that all departments of the government
would take their cue from the president and ad-
vocate the phonetic changes. To provide the
printing office with a uniform code of spelling
would, he declared, "reduce considerably the
necessary force of proofreaders and so lessen to
the office's
an appreciable extent the cost of
operation.'' The amount of composition and presswork will also be reduced,
appreciably lessening the expense.
Charles A. Stillings, as official printer for Uncle Sam, rules over the
greatest printery in the world. He was appointed to the post in October,
1905, by President Roosevelt. ,
Mr Stillinss was connected with a Boston printing house for some years, 1 1 our loyal appreciation makes it. hard
was once secretary of the Typothetae of Washington, and at the time of his 1 to part with your services, even teni-
appointment was manager of the printers' board of trade of New York city. 1 porarily. But we are confronted with
He is a son of Gen. Stillings, who was adjutant general on the staff of the
late Commander-in-Chief Ulaclunar of the Grand Army of the Republic.
other pinch of snuff.
"In early spring, they can proceed by
keel boat up the river—the Mississippi.
Or, in the meantime, if necessity arise,
the journey can be made overland. But
whatever ultimate plans are decided
upon, our present duty is plain. We
must provide them with suitable es-
cort." He paused, looking straight at
Winslow.
The pause and look were full of mean-
ing, but the younger man ignored both,
save by an expression of polite inquiry.
"I think you will agree with us." Burr
continued, "that it would be Imprudent
to leave the ladies at this time, in this
unsafe country, without one whose sole
care would be their comfort. You will
also see, that this one must be a gentle-
man; that he must have courage and
address, and above all, must be a person
whose company will be agreeable to the
ladies in question. You guess my drift,
sir?"
"Modesty forbids," and the young
man smiled.
"Then, to be direct, let me say that
you, of all men, seem best fitted for the
charge; if you will undertake it, let me
assure you of the gratitude of all con-
cerned."
Winslow drew a deep breath, and in
the long pause which followed his eyes
rove unseeing about the room. The
slight, dark man watching him, read
his thoughts, but made no effort to in-
terpret them aloud. At last Winslow
spoke: "I am deeply grateful for your
confidence. Col. Burr; believe me. I re-
alize the honor. I also realize that hesi-
tation is unchivalrous. but—" a slight
pause, then he shrugged his shoulders
with ill-conee*aled impatience, "but all
niceties of speech aside, and waiving
gallantry, you surely can understand,
sir. that I must be disappointed at your
command."
"My 'command?' "
"A request from our leader is equiv-
alent to a command; as such I obey it.
But I frankly state that I am sorry to
abandon the quarry—especially now,
that the falconer himself is with us."
The leader bowed. "I thank you.
a choice of evils. Our chivalry is at
stake; it would be a bad beginning to
our enterprise were we to fail in duty to
women in distress. And 1 am convinced
our duty can be best fulfilled with you
their guide and escort."
Winslow shook his head. "Pardon
me, but I do not think your choice a
happy one, It smacks of the heroic, and
I—" he glanced at his own slight fig-
ure, and threw up his hands with a half-
mocking smile. "I am no hero; only a
TO SEEK QUIET CF CLOISTER.
History will be repeating itself if the reports
which reach hen? about Countess Marguerite
Cassini have any foundation in fact. It is alleged
that, the beautiful chatelaine of the Russian em-
bassy is soon to retire from the world and assume
the black garb of the Sisters of Mercy in Paris,
at whose convent, she was received in the Cath-
olic church some time ago.
Countess Marguerite, who was for three
years the most, intimate friend of Mrs. Nicholas plain country schoolteacher In search
Longworth and one of the most fascinating
women who ever figured in Washington society,
is remarkably handsome and talented. She is
barely 25, but she lias drained to the dregs the
cup of International popularity.
She became chatelaine of the Russian em-
bassy .11 Washington when she was less than 17.
While in Washington she sat for no less than
300 photographs and more than 20 oil paintings and crayon sketches.
As chatelaine of the Russian embassy she became a society leader in the particularly congenial to the ladies, and
diplomatic set. and retained her leadership as long as she remained in this to be frank, the suggestion of your name
country. Her entertainments were noted for their brilliancy and invitations met with their distant approval."
to them were eagerly sought ami seldom, if ever, declined. She was part leu-1 'That ought, to decide the question, if
larly popula " "™
the clt
return to Europe.
of pastures new."
"But you are a brave man, and a gen-
tleman. You lia' e, too, common sense.
Valor for valor's sake, is obsolete as the
shield it accompanied. Of all the
synonyms fur courage, fortitude is, 1
think, the best. This, your friends as-
sure me, you possess. Above all, you are
But he only said, "You do me honor,
Blr," with a grave smile, and waited
further Inst!actions.
Burr lowered his voice and stepped
closer as he Bald, "I have been en-
gaged In some correspondence with
our commander-in-chief, Col. Wilkin-
son. Communication with him. how-
ever, Is difficult, and since whs* 1 have
written is upon private—I may say,
ticklish business, I am anxious that
the letters fall into no hands but his.
Now the favor I would ask of you is
the safe delivery of these." Ho took
from the pocket of his waistcoat two
bulky envelopes.
Glancing at the address, Winslow
said. "I am to deliver these at a given
time?"
"I hope you will not have to deliver
them at all," was the surprising ans-
wer. Then Burr explained: "I expect
—I hope to meet Col. Wilkinson at
Natchez, or near there. I shall do so
If our plans have not miscarried. But
he may not have received my instruc-
tions; he may yet be in St. Louis, or
he may stop at Fort Massac while you
are there. In the event I do not meet
him, I wish him to have this packet.
I expressly desire, too, that nobody
else see it; in the hands of the enemy
these letters might do me harm."
This speech, delivered rapidly, dra-
matically, was not without its rousing
effect. Winslow carefully transferred
the letters to an inside pocket of his
waistcoat, and said, cordially, "These
are safe with me. And now one ques-
tion—if it so chance that Col. Wilkin-
son is not in St. Louis, or from any
cause, I find it impossible to deliver
them in person, am I to intrust them
to anybody else?"
"Under no circumstances, sir," Burr
Instantly replied, and looked with
strange meaning straight into the eyes
of his messenger.
Winslow returned the gaze for a mo-
ment in silence; then, with flattering
assurances of esteem and gratitude,
Col. Burr dismissed him, and the inter-
view as over.
Alone, Winslow felt a strange sink-
ing of the heart; it was as though the
door were shut upon all his hopes,
leaving the future a blank. Then
swept fiver him a feeling, half pity,
half affection, for the lonely women
thrown thus upon his care. The girlish
beauty of the one, and the restful, spir-
itual charm of the other pleaded brave-
ly against present hopes. Besides,
there came the soothing thought that
whatever befell, whatever he missed,
this was none of his choice; no alter-
native had been given him; in decency
he could not have refused the trust.
"So, after all, I am to be a chevalier!
A Don Quixote reincarnate in a nine-
teenth century domine! My shield, a
windmill above a schoolhouse on a
field argent!"
He strolled on deck, his spirits al-
most buoyant. In his philosophy re-
gret had no place—nor, indeed, had
enthusiasm. To whichever side the
doubtful scale turned he bent purpose
and energy. "After all," he thought,
"the thing we do is seldom our affair—
it is the doing that rests with us."
Before the departure of the boats
next day, Aaron Burr lined his fol-
lowers up on the bank and addressed
them in his most eloquent fashion. He
admitted that his policy had not been
fully eiutlined to them, but he enjoined
patience and hope. The uncertainty
of affairs in the south, he declared,
final arrangements impossible. Allud-
ing to his arrest on Blennerhasset is-
land, he said:
"Events have transpired which make
caution doubly needful. Above all, I
urge you to trust me—to have faith in
the ultimate success of the expedition.
Ours is a high emprise, worthy the
souls that follow it. Forward, and
may the fortune that favors the brave
he ours."
Magnetized by the force of Burr's
presence, and alive to the futility of
objection at this late day, no opposi-
tion was raised, no demand made for
mora explicit information. Three
cheers were given for their leader—
less, however, from enthusiasm than
in the effort, to fan their waning ardor.
For the scene was cold and bleak and
dreary enough, and as Lavender laugh-
ingly said, "everybody whistled to
keep up his courage."
in weiv t-uKviiv Kuhui, «•»« omc »«» i><»iiivu* | mat ougnt to decide tne question, 11
popular with the young officers of the army and navy stationed about 1 have a tpark of gallantry " Winslow
ty, and it was several times rumored that Cupid wa3 not to permit her bai(| ngntly '
RELATES A QUEER EXPERIENCE.
A few days after Chester I. Long, of Kan-
sas, had been elected to the senate, he returned
to his seat In the house of representatives to
serve out his term there.
Long was talking to some members in one
of the cloak-rooms, and after awhile the conversa-
tion switched to palmistry.
There were various opinions expressed.
Some of the talkers thought there might bo
something in It, but most of them pronounced it
a fake and a fraud.
"Of course." said Long, "I do not believe in
it. It is absurd to think it more than an amuse-
ment, but 1 had a queer experience, nevertheless,
j wouldn't have this known for the world. It
must not get out, and I tell it t(» you In the strict-
est confidence, but. before 1 was elected, 1 was
at a fair in Kansas (,'lt.y and. Just for fun, I had
PALMIST
"Furthermore," Burr continued, "we
do not consider that you are giving up
the expedition; there will be many op-
portunities for you to join us later; con-
sider this but a furlough—a release on
parole, not a mustering-out." Rising,
ho added, in low. sibilant tones: "Then
we may believe it settled, and the ladies
can count upon your services, which,
by the way, are not to be underrated. A
village scheiolmaster with a level head
and temper well in hand, is safer guide
than a swashing gallant with a too
ready sword,
Winslow bowed his thanks, and was
*bout to withdraw, when Aaron Burr
stopped him with a slight gesture,
j "One moment, Mr. Winslow; there Is
yet another service I would Impose;
my palm read by a palmist there. Strangely enough, that palmist told me I It is a personal favor."
was soon to be elected to the senate. Now den't say anything about that. I A slight pause followed, which, had
don't want it to get out. I am quite ashamed when I think it had any bear- A'lnsiow been younger or more en-
lng on what happened. ... thUBiastlc, lie would havo filled with
na advertisement which had for Its top line: "I am the palmist who told of serving hi* chief.
paper
flaring advertisement ■ ■■
Senator Long he would be elected.
When the flotilla reached Fort Mas-
sac there was no trouble from the mil-
itia stationed there. No message had
been received of their expected arrival,
no orders to detain them. On the con-
trary. Aaron Burr was greeted with
marked attention, which was extended
to all of his party. Before leaving the
fort, he had an interview with the
commander, from whom he won prom-
ises of hospitality for those left under
his protection.
"I shall esteem It a personal favor,
Col. Mitchell. If you will treat the la-
'lies and their escort as your guests
for a few weeks—or until such time as
they see fit to continue the way."
Under the spell of the speaker's voice
and eyes, the commander did not In-
quire—even of himself—the reasons
for complying, nor the possible advan-
tage there might be in conferring the
"personal favor." He promised, and
the two mep took snuff together, the
one amiable, condescending—the other
.idmirlng, reverent.
Late In tho day the boats, with Burr
ind the Blennerhassctti tn' the lead,
proceeded down the river, leaving a
forlorn little group to wave farewells
rom the wharf.
Winslow stood apart; his own dls-
\ppolntment was swallowed up In sym-
pathy for the helpless loneliness of the
.vomen at his side. He looked at Lav-
nder as she Btood—one arm about her
nother's waist, the white face peering
rom its scarlet hood, and his heart
vas curiously lightened. After all, he
ould Join the expedition later, and—
Qd, he was not alone.
Soon the boats were lost to view—not
4 ribfcou of foam on the fickle water
marked their couwe-the river wa
shrouded in a mist that seemed to rise
from the under-world.
They turned to Beek shelter with tt
doors, when suddenly Uvender aaked.
"Who Is that sitting over there? ana
she pointed to where, on a fallen tree,
by the river's brink, sat a woman-her
back toward them. Angular shoulders
enveloped In a blanket Bhawl and a
head swathed In a red bandana ker-
chief. like a bloody bandage, were out-
lined against the gray walls of the fort.
The head turned at Lavenders ex-
clamation, and white eyeballs and
whiter teeth, shone from an ebony
frame, as the woman rose and ap-
proached slowly. "Good ebenln t
y'all." America said calmly, and In re
ply to their startled questioning she
explained:
"Yo see, it wuz dis a-way. Missy
•lowed she warn't gwine ter had y 11
a-toilin' and a-molllng' 'thout 110 wom-
an ter ne'p "
"Yes, but why did you surprise us.
Why slip away so mysteriously ?
"La, chile, massa wouldn't a' giben
me up, bo at de las' minute missy done
sen' me. She say Bhe'll fin' plenty
niggahs whar she's gwine."
"How could you slip off without be-
ing seen?"
America gave an unctuous chuckle.
•"Fore God. I done kunj'd dat no -count
niggah on de gang plank. 'Fo' he h'lst
it, I up 'n shuk a rabbit foot in he
face, and kin' o' mum'led some hoodoo
talk, lie teef rattle like bones, and I
run by thouten a word. Dat's me—
g'long!"
And thus, a second time, America
had her way.
CH A PTE It V.
A few weeks passed in monotony at
tho fort—a monotony wherein was
much time for futile planning and idle
speculation.
The novelty of the situation and the
natural effervescence of her spirits
made Lavender gay and light-hearted,
in spite of the anxious waiting. But
to her mother it was irksome; a period
of unrest, and carking care. Her
health, too, showed signs of decline,
and she felt already tho unwholesome
breath of the swamp land.
For Winslow, the days dragged in a
way that required all his philosophy
to bear. Ordinarily, quiet, even dul-
ness, appealed to his student nature.
But for this Burr expedition he had
nerved himself to a point of unwonted
energy; had summoned all his forces
against the time for telling work—for
endurance. And all for what? For a
time of idle waiting—of inaction by
the chimney corner of a stranger! He
was thrown little in Lavender's soci-
ety; the officers of the garrison showed
her much attention, and in their favor
he obscured himself. His attitude was
that of the guide, the elder brother,
and bore no trace of the warmer ad-
miration openly avowed by the others.
The maid herself had no part In this
arrangement, and if in her heart she
wished it otherwise, she acknowledged
the weakness to none.
Early in February there came un-
pleasant news to the fort. The Burr
expedition was not a success—some-
thing had happened, but definite facts
could not be ascertained.
Winslow was in a fever of anxiety
and suspense. Ugly rumors were cir-
culated; there was talk of treachery
to the government. "Traitor" and
"conspiracy" reached his ears from
time to time. To Winslow's inquiries
the commander responded that he had
received no positive information, but
believed the boats, with their men,
and even the Chief himself, had been
detained in the south. "Probably but
a temporary check," he concluded,
suavely. For Winslow's connection
with the affair was well known, and
tho colonel's words were meant to !
spare his feelings. But Winslow left I
his presence with a pang of anxiety all !
the sharper thai, his fears were half '>
formed. He could only console himself!
with the reflection that, whatever had !
occurred was doubtless such an ordeal j
In gratification of Lavender's whli*
Mrs. Creighton nad allowed her to
wear the gown :n which she, a bell,
of Philadelphia, had danced at th«
Meschianza. The once stately f0id|
were limp, and the white silk was »
faded yellow, but It would ever be
treasured in memory of an event
which, but to recall, made her heart
throb with pride. She was a girl again
—tasted again the triumphs of that
night, when Lavender courtesled be.
fore her.
"Behold the Blended Rose," she said,
with mock dignity, strutting about in
tho fanciful costumo. Tho loose p0|.
onaise and long flowing sash gave an
added queenllness to her Blender flg.
ure, and beneath tho queer head dreg»
of lace and feathers her eyes beguiled
attention. Iler beauty and Btriking at-
tire won instant homage, and she war
surrounded by a bevy of admirers.
Mrs. Creighton was gallantly escort-
ed to the head of the old-fashioned
reel by the commander himself.
Winslow, alone, felt neglected—m.
at-ease. Foreboding was beginning to
cloud every hour. Solicitude for his
chief, anxiety for his own fortunes,
and that of tho ladies committed to
his charge, occupied his mind to ths
exclusion of Buch trivial affairs as a
dance, a Bprlg of mistletoe, or even
the smiles of a maid. Once, aB he
stood aloof from tho crowd, Lavender
passed in tho whirls of the dance. Her
eyes as they met his for an instant
held a challenge, and her feet in the
spangled shoes, twinkling under the
short petticoat, seemed daring him to
follow. He watched her every motion
with engrossing interest, even while
her beauty, her imperious, carefree
manner, angered him. What right had
she to be gay and happy when there
was-so much to dread in the uncer-
tain future?
[To Re Continued ]
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.
Amusing Predicament of a Youth
Who Had "Beaued" a Girl
to Church.
One exf the "boys" who so admired
Elijah Kellogg and were influenced to
good by bis teaching says that, he one
night took a young lady to church to
hear Mr. Kellogg preach, relates
Youth's Companion. The youth had
started in a happy frame of mind, due
to his pleasure in the society of his
prett y companion; but when he was set.
tied in his seat, he began to be more anil
more conscious of the pain from Ills
new and tight-fitting shoes. Finally,
when he could stand it no longer, he
slipped the shoes off, unknown to his
companion, and was once more com-
fortable.
In a little while the usual crowd be-
gan to pour in. There was a demand
for seats, and the preacher fixed his
gaze on the boys he knew so well.
"Here." he called, "John, Thomas,
Ezra. Henry and William, come this
way and sit on the pulpit steps!"
The other boys started, but thesufTer-
er kept his seat.
"Come, come!" cried the Inexorable
preacher. "No hanging back."
It was impossible to disobey, even
when one had "benued" a young lady
to the meeting. So the wretched youth
took his shoes in his hand and shuffled
up the aisle, to the amusement of all
observers. It. was an experience he
was not allowed to forget.
KNEW HOW TO FETCH HIM
\
Cook Had a Sure Way of Getting
Work Out of a Very Lazy
Darky.
Darky help is the despair of every
southern matron. But of all tho darky
help in Dixie, Billy was the worst,
says a writer in Lippincott's. Tell him
on Monday to do a chore, and the fol-
lowing Monday he would reply that hs
"done be-en speckilatin' " about it.
Mrs. Bronson, who gave him his board
and wage in return for hypothetical
work, had vowed many a time that sha
"jes' wouldn't have that lazy nigger
around if she knew where she could
get another," but somehow Billy stayed.
At last, alter the advent of a new girl
in th.-> kitchen, Mrs. Bronson noticed a
reformation in her pet trial. She could
not account for it until, being in ths
yard one day. she heard the cook call-
ing him from the kitchen. Billy was
in the barn.
"Say, yo' worfiess trash," the cook was
calling, "did you eveh kiss a real black
culled lady?"
Billy raised his hear! and grinned.
"I shuah done so," he answered.
"Well, den, when you done fotch in
an ahmful of wood I'm goin' to give yo#
a chance to kiss another."
Billy waited on no second bidding,
and Mrs. Bronson held the secret of th»
change. The cook knew how.
ha
"I LEAVE THE TIME AM) PLACE TO
YOU. Silt." HE SAID.
as had confronted Burr at Nashville.
and his own party on Blennerhasset
island. In either case, he could not
press his inquiries upon the people
about him—they had no sympathies in
common with tho expedition. On tho
contrary, If aught, however imaginary,
threatened tho government, theirs was
the first duty to protest; they could
not be expected to countenance any-
thing which gave the slightest room
for suspicion. And be, and the ladles
with him, were guests—bound to re-
spect feeling or prejudice on the part
of those wnose hospitality they shared
Matters developed, and were brought
to a crisis on the occasion of a ball in
the commander'a quarters.
A raw, blustering day had settle I
nto a foggy, starless night, when
little company assembled for t»>
ic. The low-celled dlnl<- >
inTIllw" an,l,docor -Courtesy of Dallas Times Herrfld. ,
from tho rough r*' States Senator J. W. Bailey, wh° wa**\
of evergreen Jer10llt(;d quite a furoe by declining to attend a social fuDli
and whit* i/ected to wear a full dress suit,
Charlie's Bright Plan.
"And yoti told Charles that
could call upon your father?'
"Yea, mamma."
"Well, he hasn't been to see him"
"I know he hasn't. You see, Charll*
is so thoughtful. He doesn't want to
spring It on papa too suddenly. H®
knows how nervous he Is. So h»
thought It might be well for him to ro
as somebody else. Disguised, yott
know, bo that papa wouldn't recog-
nize him. And after papa had
hausted his—his rage on the dunuM
then Charles would come In as him-
self and papa would be too weak t<*
refuso him. It's a splendid P'an'
don't you think so?"
thin*
with
will
ilng.-
" 1 you tntnk so?"
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