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"It's be on all I could M tJ control myself in his gsttgeaae. I have come so litterly to despise and hate him," she added. "I don't wonder," growled Lord Ralles. "My only surprise is--" With that they passed out of hear­ ing again, leaving me fairly desperate with shame, grief, and, I'm afraid, with anger. I felt at once guilty and yet wronged,. I knew my conduct on the trail must have seemed to her ungentlemanly because I had never dared to explain that my actions there had been a pure bluff, and that I wouldn't have really searched her for--weli, anything; but though she might think badly of me for that, yet I had done my best to counterbalance It, and was running big risks, both, present and eventual, far Madge's sake. Tet here she was acknowledg­ ing that thus far she had used me as a puppet, while all the time disliking me. It was a terrible blow, made all the harder by the fact that she was proving herself such a different girl from the one I loved--so different, in fact, that, despite what I had heard, I couldn't quite believe it of her, and found myself seeking to extenuate and /̂ z£rzzzp/a&>. A&t* Gaaaô ĵ cam&TZJBSZ 4 jxaz/tuxD. {caaattTOi I L_CHAPTER XIV.--Continued. •Better go to bed, Madgy," Albert- called. "You'll only worry, and it's alter three." "I couldn't sleep If I tried," she answered. Their footsteps died away in a mo­ ment, and I heard her close the door of 218. In a few moments she opened It again, and, stepping down to the station platform, began to pace up mud down it. If I had only dared, I could have put my finger through the crack of the planks and touched her loot as she walked over my head, but a was afraid it might startle her Into a. shriek, and there was no explaining to her what it meant without telling the cowboys how close they were to ithelr quarry. Madge hadn't walked from one end -<of the platform to the other more than three or four times, when I heard •ome one coming. She evidently heard it also, for she said: "I began to be afraid you hadn't (Understood me." 1 "I thought you told me to see first *lf I were needed," responded a voice that even the distance and the planks did not prevent me from recognizing as that of Lord Ralles. "Yes," she said. "You are sure you can be spared?" i "I couldn't be of the slightest use," asserted Ralles, getting on to the plat­ form and joining Madge. "It's as t>lack as Ink everywhere, and I dont •think there's anything to be done ftill daylight." I "Then I'm glad you came back, for 3 really want to say something--to ask the greatest favor of you." | • "You only have to tell me whit It its," said his lordship. | "Even that is very hard," murmur- ted Madge. "If--if--Oh I'm afraid I Siaven't the courage, after all." . 1 "I'll be glad to do anything I can." I "It's--well--Oh, dear, I can't. Let's |walk a little while I think how to put Ht" ! They began to walk, which took a (weight oft my mind, as I had been (forced to hear every word thus far spoken, and wa's dreading what might follow, since I was perfectly helpless to warn them. The platform was Ibullt around the station, and in a moment they were out of hearing. Before many seconds were over, however, they had walked round the (building, and I heard Lord Ralles say: "You really don't mean that he's in­ sulted you?" "That is just what I do mean," cried Madge, indignantly. "It's been almost past endurance., I haven't dared to tell any one, but he had the cruelty, the meanness, on Hance's trail to threaten that--" >4t that point the walkers turned the corner again, and I could not hear the rest of the sentence. But I had heard more than enough to make me grow" hot with mortification, even' while I could hardly believe I had understood aright. Madge had been so kind to me lately that I couldn't think she ""had been feeling a? bitterly as she spoke. That such an apparently frank £irl was a consummate actress wasn't to be thought, and yet--I remembered iiow well she had played her part on Hanc^s trail; but even that wouldn't •convince me. Proof of her duplicity •came quickly enough, for, while I was .still thinking, the walkers were round again, and Lord Ralles was say­ ing: "Why haven't you complained to your fathers or brothers?" "Because I knew they would resent Itis conduct to me, and--" "Of course they would," cried her •companion, interrupting. "But why should you object to that." , "Because of the letters,"* explained Madge. "Don't you see that if we made him angry he would betray us -to Mr. Camp, and--" Then they passed out of hearing, Reaving me almost desperate, both at r I felt something cold at the back of my neck. even Justify her conduct. While I was doing this, they came within hearing, and Lord Ralles was speak­ ing. "--with you,M he said. "But I still do not see what I can do, however much I may wish to serve you." "Can't you go to him and insist that he--or tell him what I really feel toward him--or anything, in fact, to shame him? I really can't go on act­ ing longer." That reached the limit of my endur­ ance, and I crawled from my burrow, intending to get out from under that platform, whether I was caught or not. I knew it was a foolish move, after having heard what I had, a little more or less was quite immaterial. But I entirely forgot my danger, in the sting of what Madge had said, and my one thought was to stand face to face with her long enough to--I'm sure I don't know what I intended to say. Just as I reached the plank, how­ ever, I heard Lord Ralles ask: "Who's that?" "It's me," said a voice--"the station agent." Then I heard a door close. Some one walked out to the center of the platform and remarked: "That 'ere way freight is late." At least the letters were recovered. CHAPTER XV. The Surrender of the Letters; If the letters were safe, that was a good deal more than I was. The moment the station master had made his' agreed-upon announcement, he said to the walkers: "Had any hews of Mr. Gordon?" "No," replied Lord Ralles. "And, as the lights keep moving in the town, they must still be hunting for him." "I reckon they'll do considerable more huntin' before they find him up there," chuckled the man, with a self- important manner. "He's hidden away under this ere platform." "Not right here?" I heard Madge cry, but I had too much to do to take in what followed. I was lying close to the loose plank, and even before the station master had completed his sentence I was squirming through the crack. As I freed my legs I heard two shots, which I knew was the signal given by the cowboys, followed by a shriek of fright from Madge, for which she was hardly to be blamed. I was on my feet in an instant and ran down the tracks at my best speed. It wasnt with much hope of escape, for once out from under the plankino^I found what I had not before realign, that day was dawning, and already outlines at a distance could be seen. However, I was bound to do my best* and I did it. Before I had run a hundred feet I could hear pursuers, and a moment later a revolver cracked, plowing up the dust in front of me. Another bul­ let followed, and, seeing that affairs Were getting desperate, I dodged round the end of some cars, only to plump into a man running at full speed. The collision was so unex­ pected that we both fell, and before I could get on my feet one of my pursuers plumped down on top of me and I felt something cold on the back of my neck. "Lie still, yer sneakln' coyote of a road agent." said the man, "or 111 blow yer so full of lead that yer could­ n't float in Salt Lake." I preferred to take his advice, and lay quiet while the cowboys gathered. From all directions I b<^ard them com­ ing. calling to each other that "the the woman is cor- i-w.iLouuu. iu «t moment I was Jerked to my feet, only to be swept off them with equal celerity, and was ha** carried, half dragged, along the tracks. It wasn't as rough handling as I have taken on the football field, but I didn't enjoy It. In a space of time that seemed only seconds, I was close to a telegraph pole; but brief as tefee moment had been, a fellow with a lariat tied round his waist was half way up the post. I knew the mob had been told that I had killed a woman in the hold-up, for the cowboy, bad as he is, has his own standards, beyond which he won't go. But I might as well have tried to tell my innocence to the mora as to get them to listen to denials, even if I could have made my voice heard. The lariat was dropped over the cfoss-piece, and as the man adjusted the noose a sudden silence fell. I thought It was a little sense of what they were doing, but it was merely due to the command of Baldwin, who, with Camp, stood just outside ti* mob. "Let me say a word before y<m pull," he called, and then to me he said, "Now will you give up the prop­ erty?" •' ":f I was pretty pale and shaky, but ! come of stifflsh stock, and I wouldn't have backed down then. It seemed to me, if they had been going to boll me alive. I suppose It sounds foolish, and if I had plenty erf time I have no doubt my common sense would have made me crawl. Not having time, I was on the, point of saying "No," when the door of 218; which lay about a hundred yards away, flew open, and out came Mr. Cullen, Fred, Albert, Lord Ralles and Captain Ackland, all with rifles. Of course it was perfect desperation for the five to tackle the cowboys, but they were Sana to do It, all the same. (To be continued.) DEATH OF MAN-EATING TIGER Carefully Placed Spring Gun Did Its Work Well. On the morning of .Thursday three Chinese woodcutters left their kongsl home, situated at the ninth mile, Ayer Hitam road, thirteen and a half miles from Kajang, and went into the jungle to work. At 8 a. m., at a point about one and a half miles from the4 road, a tiger sprang out behind them, and one of them hit him on the head with a back­ ward stroke of a parang, laying bare the bone of the skull, as afterward ap­ peared. The tiger did not at that time seize any of the men, who went on to their usual working places. About 11:30 a. m. one of them who was saw­ ing alone in a small clearing, a mile further in, was killed by the tiger and his body carried away. The tracks shewed that the tiger had systematic­ ally hunted up his man along the jun­ gle path. The next day a search party from Kajang went out, the body was foulld and Mr. Hay set a spring gun, the re­ port of which was heard at the kongsl house soon after midnight. In, the morning the spot was visited again, blood was seen and the signs of a tre­ mendous leap made by the tiger. A few yards away he was fouhA dead with a wound In his flank. Ho was brought to Kajang the same night, and on being measured was found to tSe S feet 8 inches in length. In the pro­ cess of skinning two cuts were found on one of the hind legs, and it seems possible that they were the cuts which a woodcutter stated he had inflicted on a tiger with an axe a month or two ago.--Malay Mail. Where Man's Influence Is Fatal.. Man is the only animal which is al­ ways accompanied by diseases, except those creatures that are his compan­ ions and share his patronage. There Is reason to believe that the denizens of the forests, the veld, the rivers and the ocean, so far as tftfey escape man's influence, live, with hardly an excep­ tion, healthy lives. Chronic ailments begin with man's protection in the dairy, Btable and kennel. Man has created artificial conditions with which the "thousand ills that flesh is $eir to" are associated. If the human family dwelt in ventilated houses, breathed pure air, lived temperately, with little or no alcohol, and took daily exercise in the open it would perhaps know little more of gout, rheumatism, cancer, fever, lumbago, dyspepsia, asthma and the host of in­ fectious troubles than do the UWJHMMI- Imals.--London Telegraph. Practical Giving. Jacob Rlls has a story of a little lad who shines shoes for a living. This boy go^s to a mission Sunday school, and was keenly disappointed when, at Christmas time, his gift from the tree turned out to be a copy of Browning's poems. Next Sunday, however, the superin­ tendent announced that any child not pleased with his gift oould have it ex­ changed. Jlmmie marched boldly U» the front with his. "What have you there, Jlmmie?" * "Browning." v "And what do you want In ex­ change?" "Blacking^"---Harper's We<?|rtjr. r Job for Judge Kennedy. About seven or eight yeafs ago, when the employes of the city of New­ ton, Mass., were compelled to become citizens under the civil service act. many applications for papers were made to Judge Kenndy of the local court. Among those who applied was John O'Brien, with his sponsor, Jonathan Nolan. After the usual examination the judge asked the sponsor If the principal, 'O'Brien, had been a good citizen. "No, he hasn't," replied Mr. Nolan, "but It remains for. you to make him Reducing His Surplus. It was in a city drug store and the little boy's mother, tired of waiting for him to finish his ice cream soda, sipped at it occasionally herself,'to pass the time. At the third sip the boy said, suggestively: • "Why don't you ge*. some tor your­ self, mamma?" - ' * "I don't want any," was her reply. "Gei* whiz! But I 4e! " eaciaimei the boy. ILLfflOiS 51 Alt Mi INTBBESHTNG HAPPENINGS XSS VARIOUS TOWNS. DRUMMERS ELECT OFFICERS Sdward Connor, of Springfield, Pres­ ident of Travelers' Protective As­ sociation -- Burglars Wreek Safe in Town of Trilla. Decatur.--The state convention of the Travelers' Protective association of Illinois elosed with a reception. At the business session Aurora was chosen as the next place of meeting and the following officers were elected: President--Bdward Connor, Spring­ field. . First Tt& presidmt--Albert Eisner, Chicago."- . Second vice president--Harry Meyer, Jacksonville. , Third vice president--L. Zlnser, Belleville. Secretary and treasurer--W., W. Welch, Peoria. Directors--W. H. Lee, Danville; ,F. M. Follick, Blocmington; Fred Dlte- wlg, Peoria. The convention indorsed Thad How­ ell, of Chicago, for national president, and C. J. McConell,' of Decatur for na­ tional director. The appointment re­ sulted in Chicago getting the largest delegation to the national convention, five delegates. BURGLAR GOT NO BOOTY. Empty Safe at Trilla Wrecked by Ni­ troglycerin -- Belief That Im­ ported Talent Is to Blame. Trtlla.--The safe in the general store of Mcllhenny Bros.' store In this vil­ lage was blown open and practically ruined by a charge of nitroglycerin. The explosion was heard by a number of citizens, but no attention was paid to it at the time. As there was no money in the safe the robber had all his work for noth­ ing. Evidently he was after only currency, as no goods were missed. The proprietors are of the opinion that it was not done by local talent, as the job was too neatly accom­ plished. Ho*. Arthur C. Bentley Bead. Pittsfleld.--Hon. Arthur C. Bentley died in this city from an acute bilUous? attack. He was 49 years old. The decedent was well known all over this state and Texas. In 1896 he was clerk of the state Democratic central committee. Under Judges Orr and Higbee he served this county 12 years as master in chancery and was a leading member of the Pike county bar. For several years he has been senior editor of the Pike County Times and atjthe time of his death was a can- didate for county judge. Jealous Husband Kills Wife. Jacksonville.--In a fit of Jealousy* Alonzo Tlpps (colored) shot his wife four times, killing her instantly, and then slashed his throat and breast with a razor. It is thought he will recover. Tipps is an employe of the Chicago 6 Alton Railroad company. He is about 21 years old and his wife was but 18 years of age. They had been married about nine months. Attempted Assassination. Danville.--An unsuccessful attempt was made to assassinate Frank Llnd- ley, an attorney at law and chairman 9f the city Republican central commit­ tee. A large quantity of powder was placed under his home and exploded, and although the house was partially wrecked, none of the Llndiey family was Injured. There Is no clew to the guilty parties. Tragedy Follows Trivial Quarrel. Smithfleld.--A quarrel over a fam­ ily cat resulted in the death of two citizens of this place. William Cox and his brother-in-law. William Car­ ney, lost their lives. Carney had been in the Cox home, and as he was leav­ ing, Cox seized a shot gun and shot him dead. He fired a second load Into his own breast, dying instantly. Heavy Fine for Flippant Remark. Mattoon.--Upon making the asser­ tion: "Because I want to," when asked by Judge Patterson, at Paris, as to why he^arrted a concealed weapon, James Norton was assessed a fine of $100 and costs, the court remarking, as he made the entry: "I'll make the penalty that heavy 'Because I want tcT" «^.;«Bod|r Found in W*ir. • Rock Island.--The body of Mrs. Belle Rauh, who was drowned several weeks ago, has been found. It had drifted from Sears, on the Rock river, to Spinneyvllle, on the Mississippi, and was discovered by a fisherman. ' v Boy Dies of Lockjaw. Danville.--Edward Huhr, 15 years old, son of A. H. Huhr, is dead from lockjaw, which was caused by a pow- der burn received April 26. Attorney Victim of Aseanlt. Spring Valley.--John L. Murphy, an attorney of Bureau county, wa3 way­ laid and) assaulted by a young man named Daberty as he was about to en­ ter his home in this city. Murphy had one leg broken and he received other injuries. « Coal Miner Killed by Train. Danville.--Samuel White was struck by a Wabash engine and received In-, juries which resulted in his death a few minutes later. White was a coal Noted Crook Captured. Bloomington. -- The police depart­ ment has received word of the cap­ ture at Rockford of John Kirley, who appears to be the king crook of this part of the country. Kirby is supposed to be an old man at the saell and other confidence games. Voted Presbyterian Minister Dead. Rev. Gecrge E. Sanderson, an aged and retired Presbyterian clergyman, died at hi3 home here. Mr. Sanderson was -well known through central III1 i O int aivia (tUR NURSE. Some Excellent Bits of Advice That Well Might Be Followed by Iffeo-*"' fessionals as Well. 5^ Never trouble a patient with ques­ tions about food; the effort of making a decision is a strain upon an invalid. The aim should be to provide some small surprise at meal times, if possi­ ble, to stimulate the appetite. * It is always unwise to allow a paf tient to get into the habit of inquiring what the clinical thermometer regis­ ters each time it is used. A rise in temperature may make a nervous pef* son very uneasy and thereby increase the fever considerably. If possible, choose a room facing south or southwest for a sick person, provided it is quiet and away from street noises. A northern aspect should be avoided. Do not allow the bed to face the light, as this is tiring to both brain and eyes. The bed should not be too broad. Three feet six inches is wide enough, as it is then an easy matter to lift and turn the patient from either side. The floor of the sick room should be wiped over every day with a cloth wrung out in water and some good disinfectant. A Durse should take special pains to be scrupulously clean and neat in her dress. Trifling details which may pass unnoticed in ordinary life loom large on the patient's limited horizon. Remember, too, that unending tact and patience must be exercised with a sick person, for weariness and ir­ ritability are the accompaniments of illness, especially in .the early stages of convalescence. When talking to a patient a nurse should always stand or sit where the former has not to strain the eyes in order to see clearly, few things being more irritating than to have to lie in a twisted position with the head at an uncomfortable angle, so as to follow what is said. In cases of long illness, the nurse should spare herself as much as pos­ sible, husbanding her strength not only for the time when her powers of endurance may be tried to the ut­ most, but for the period of con­ valescence, when, perhaps, her untir­ ing service is most in demand by the invalid. Rest is very important to the ama­ teur nurse, and four hours unbroken Sleep are worth much more to her( than a whole night of disturbed' anxious slumber. It is much better to divide the night into watches if there is more than one member of the fam­ ily available, than to try to be more? or less on the qui vive the whole night- through. Nothing is more annoying to a sick person than to be discussed in her< presence by one or more of her ama­ teur nurses, and questions as to when the medicine was •given, how much, stimulant was la3t administered, and so on, should be settled out of earshpt of the invalid.--Brooklyn Eagle. ^ j SOCIAL POWER OF WOMEN. In Every Community There Are Lonely People Who Need tiM & Help of Social Intercourse. I wonder whether women are mak­ ing the mo6t of social opportunities. The elevating of social life is one of the greatest problems in our land to­ day and this ennobling work is pre­ eminently that of the average woman in every community who loves her fel- lowmen and women enough to try to serve them In humble service in that, little corner of the great world into which her lot has been cast. Could women not do something in the time that they now take for whist- playing, which with many women has become a debauch, crowding out all noble inspirations and belittling life, usurping public spirit and civic duty, might they not more wisely spend that time In providing entertainment for the people of moderate means who live in your community? Could they not arrange to get the people together in some unused church or perhaps in their own parlors and by friendly Intercourse, led on by some Invited speaker, develop a better citi­ zenship in their community? Social life is in the hands of wom­ en and the higher the social position and the larger the wealth the greater the need that something should be done to broaden culture and bring sunshine to the lives of those who have so little to amuse them.--Chicago Inter Ocean. OUR YOUNGPEQPTE V METHBSiLXH. Story of a Decrepit Dog and How He Repaid a Little Girl's Kindness by Saving Her Life. Violet Amanda's eyes were as big as tea plates, and fairly bursting out of her head as she rushed into the sitting room, where Margy and the boy were playing. "Dey's a mad dawg undah de sink! Foh de Lawd, he jes' come rushin* straight In at de back do'!" "Where? Where?" saiu the boy and Margy in one breath. "Undah de sink. He done p'inted foh dat dahk co'nab, an* I tuhned mah heels an* ran for you'alls." "What does he look like?" "Lak a imp of Stain, an' dat's de trufe. He's brack as de debbil hisself. You-aits bettah not go out dah. Yo' gwine git bit, and had de hydrofiabby, sho'!" Father was away and mother was sick, so there was no one to hinder them, and the children immediately made tracks for the kitchen. Sure enough, under the sink in the dark corner by the pipes was a dog-- not black, but yellow, and his eyes were staring and bloodshot. But Margy saw something more than this. She saw the end of a rope. "There's a rope around his neck, and he's choking. That's what's the mat­ ter. I don't believe he's mad a bit." "You better look out, Margy. The boy's bump of discretion was more fully developed. But Margy could not see any living thing suffer, and not try to help it. "Poor doggie! Poor dogg*3!" she said in her soothing voice, and went straight up to him. The dog looked at her, wild-eyed and panting, with his tongue hanging out. Margy felt of the rope. It was tight, and the dog could scarcely breathe. He cowered as she touched him, but MUSHROOM PROVENCALE. A Very Delicate Way of Serving This Delicious and Nutritious Vegetable. Take about two pouqds of large fresh mushrooms, pare the stalks and wash them in acidulated water, so as to keep them as white as possible, drain on a cloth, cut the heads in sev­ eral pieces, and drop the stalks, beat a gill of sweet oil in a frying pan, add the sliced heads, fry a light brown, then add a tablespoonful and a half of chopped shallots, two bruised cloves or garlic (if liked) and the choped stalks; fry again until the moisture has evaporated; drain almost all of the oil ofT, moisten with two large spoonfuls of tomato sauce and a little melted beef extract; season with salt, white pepper and a dash of cay­ enne; boil two minutes; mix well by tossing the mushrooms; finish with lemcrn juice and chopped parsley. Pour Into a vegetable dish, surround with heart-shaped croutonB fried In oil and serve hot.--Elizabeth PyewelL Pique Coats. I think the pique coats with wide shoulder capes are the most attractive for % little child. The capes are scal­ loped and worked in the buttonhole stitch, and the smzll turnover collars are finished in the same manner. Large polka dots, embroidered above the scallops in the- solid satin «-tltch, have a charming effect. The prettiest hat to wear with this coat is one of pique, scalloped around brim and crown, ami having the crown Duttoned to the brim. You can' work a little wreath in the solid or eyelet em­ broidery on the brim, or put a row of polka dots to match the coat Tuttons Fashionable. Elaborate buttons are much usod OO coals aud dreMes.. . FEW ANIMALS LOOKED AT MARGY WITHOUT TRUSTING HER. made no effort to rua. Few animals looked at Margy without trusting her. "Get me the butcher knSfe," she said. The boy broHght it, and the cruel rope was cut. The dog sank panting on the floor, and closed his eyes. "Do you think he's dying?" **No'm, Miss Margy," sAld Violet Amanda, who had recovered her senses, "no'm, he ain't dyin'. He's Jes' restin'. You got de beatln'est way wld dumb beasts, I ekah see." Margy patted the yellow head, and the dog opened his eyes and licked her hand. So their friendship was begun, and a bowl of milk avd a dish of chicken bones sealed it for life. Of course father said sne might keep the dog. Margy's, hospital amu3ed but never annoyed him. Margy proceeded to take stock of his ailment?, and they were not to be snetz^d at. liesldes the rope, ihere was a broken tall, t'ree lame legs and stvera; spots on hi; back where the hair had ^eea scalded off. He was blind in one eye, and Margy's futile efforts 10 attract his at­ tention by calling proved him to be utterly deaf. A poor old thing he was --a dog to be gotten rid of, as the rope would Indicate. But Margy loved him, and words cannot paint the devotion of Methu­ selah (ae he was named) for his-mis­ tress. He would follow her when she walked, lie by her side when she worked or played, and howl disconso­ lately If a door was shut between them. A week or two later father came Into the house, followed by two hard- faced men. "These men say, Margy, that the dog is theirs---that he killed sheep, and that they -must kill him." "I don't believe it," said Margy, hot­ ly. "How are ye goin' to prove that he don't?" said one of the men. "Well," said Margy, "he's deaf, for one thing, he's half blind and he's got three lame legs. Any sheep that couldn't get away from him ought to be killed! So there!" "Well, anyway, he's a nuisance, and he's too old to live. We'd better 4aka him off and kill him, sissy." "You shan't! You shan't! He's mine. I saved him." Then father spoke: "I think the dog is harmless, and if my daughter wants to keep him IU take the responsibility." The men went off, mutteriDg, and Methuselah came* from behind Margy's skirts, wagged his broken tail and j licked her hand wfth grateful tongue, j The next few months made up for ail the sorrows of his past life. How it all happened no cine know3, but one day. late that summer, the children had been playing in the front j yard, when Methuselah suddenly ' roused himself with a low growl. Then they saw him shaking something and tossing it about, growling vicious­ ly all the time. Margy and the boy ran towarls htm and he tossed a limp thing aside and Wa?ged his tail as they drew near. "It's a snake! It's a snake! HV jfa;her!" shouted the boy. And father «aole running from the shop. "H!mmel! It's a rattlesna^t. Tho injt I've reen In 20 years." "Methuselah Li led him." -And you playing right here In the yard! Thank heuvea you were not bit en. Methuselah, you're a brick. You've earaeJ tna best there is for the rest of 'your life! ' \ UJJ Methuselah was lying on the frro"ni. B5d bis eyes were rolling la 1^-. • „ .. '• "He's bitteh! My own MethuaelahP* wailed Margy, kneeling by him. And it was true. Father took vl-- tenderly to the barn, that the chlldrss might not see him suffer. Soon a shot was heard, and they knew that Mrrthw~ selah was beyond all his troubles. * That night father took his little £)Ke! tenderly in his arms. ^ "Margy, girl," he said, "you keep all the old useless dogs and < yon want to. I'm thankful enough that you kept Methuselah."--Sarah NoM Ives, in Boston Globe. < IN GRANDFATHER'S THOE. S%.ther toiled on the hide. . (Oh, it was such hard work?) . And had he been one of it», perhaps he'd have shirked T. Then when 'twas quit* ready, ' A strange little man * Came into the home And examined the tan. Then he laid oat his taota. And his lasts (oh, so queer!) Klit this aJwaya happ«ned, . At least ot>a» » year. , .Boon he set t» task, jVnd he cobbled away, "^ith peg, awl and harna v Taking- more than a dMjr! At last they were- ready-- Of course, you've guessed whose? v Why, John Nathan Penrjrgreen's i Pair of new shoes! J They were paid for in ftoodstoflti In change, not a dime-- AH little boys" shoes--yes; , |n great-gramifather's time! ; <4|̂ .delbert F. Caldw^l, In ' ' Eagle; SHADOWGRAPHS. tit Some New Figure* Which Can MB Made on the Wall After a • * : Xittle Fraetiee. *.«s\ To« are all familiar, ae dooht, WHS the figure of a rabbit on the wall* which is made by arranging the hands In a certain position, and holdtes them between the wall and a light. This has been a ffevorite form of THIS SWAM. amusement for young people from Hm time of our grandfathers; but, ex­ plains the Chicago Da'tly News, mod­ ern ingenuity has devincd many other figures of the same- feted. One of them Is a swan, which ywt are to picture as gliding along the surface of a pond, and turning its head to preen Its fteathers. Here is the figure, which is made by holding JOCKEY AND HIS STKKO. one arm and both hands as repraaiiflk ed in the cut. Another is that of a Jockey and hta steed, the Tatter with outstretched neck, eager to win the race. For this you need a little cap, made of cartt heard, and a loop of String to repra» seat the reins.- si The Worst Over. ' \ Am old lady from thn far north at England was traveling by the North British railway, justly famous former­ ly,, says the author of "Reminiscence* of Manchester" (England), for taking the longest possible time for making the shortest possible distances. There was a man traveling with bar in the carriage, and when they ap­ proached some terminus where thegp were to change to another line, h* thawed sufficiently to aak the old IM&J where she was going. "Ganging? Well, I'm ganging aw* to China," she replied, "but, eh, I'm malr na thankf»»* that I've the wairst o* the Journey a'er." ,im .**.,3^ ; •< J „ Sot Away in Time. ,*'* Jgj * 1 Policeman's Boy (breathlessly-!-* V; Mother, there's been t- big row ^ town, and several officers are hurt. ^ ^ Policeman's Wife (excitedly) Where was it? P. B.--On father's heat P. W. (with a sigh of oettef)--OK I'm so glad. Of couran, yoar fa the* wasn't there when it hippeneif P. B.--No, mother.--Tit-Bu^i, lv Too Bad. "I had a painful experience til* morning," said the chronic invalid. "What was it?" queried the caller, "I woke up feeling splendidly," plained the c. L "then sadden!y «•» uiembered that I was sick."--Chi«a«# Daily New*. . , *