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- FBtDSlHnn3FM& ^^WlLELiHCPS' ' \ ^ : - : ; ^ C H A B L E 5 P W R R I S B U T I i R . : ' - • • - •»• Ocmmf af&m-sfXnetM* Xa^Mnk'JOc. •j^. Copyright, 1905, by Charles Morris Butler. CHAPTER XXV.--Continued. *Tou are, of course, a 'wanted' man; tan hardly consider yourself free from trrest, if once outside this city. Would fou be willing to undergo, sky a year's Imprisonment to become a free man-- providing you would be left alone to rojoy the wealth you have accumu­ lated?" *'I would." V*.... ,, . "You do not hesitate to tell me this?" asked louls. " "No/' I know the drift of your ques­ tioning. I have never looked upon fou as a criminal, so I am "hot sur­ prised to find that you are not--for fotLare not!" "you are right," replied Louis. "Well, then, if you are willing ,to do the sau&re thing, how am I to know I t * * • - . A "Put me to the test," said Golden. "You know me well enough now to feel, I hope, that I am a, friend of yours. You have saved my life--you need not fear that I will do anything that will betray you." , "You must know, then, Golden, that f represent, a large body of citizens who are going to try to overthrow this government. The thing can be accomplished easier with your aid than without it. I want you to try, and wlh over Rogers to my side--to spike the enemy's guns, so to speak. This Is not td be a light of right Against wfbng. but, criminal against orimfcal. ,In the scuffle a few intend .enriching themselves by acquisition of ttie gold stored in the vaults. Lend toe your aid; win over Rogers and a few of the most influential, trust­ worthy of his ilk, and I can promise ybu a free pardon from the United States government. There are a few that I cannot promise pardons, wheth­ er on my side or not--but to; you t can. What do you think of it?" •"You can depend on me! As I told fj>u before, I am ready to do what is right" The arrangements being complete, golden was considered by Lang to be here together, each one of us has re­ solved to become a conspirator--or in other words, a rebel--one who rebels against present government. TJ»e only difference I may add. between a rebel and a patriot, is the gaining of the victory. If we lose, of necessity we are traitors, and if we win, which is a foregone conclusion, we will become patriots or simply revolutionists. As each of you gentlemen has been in- foimed, there is a conspiracy on foot to overthrow the government of Para­ dise. Where you find power there will you find a misuse of power--and such we think is the case here. There are two sides, of course, to this story. The men in the mines, about thqee hun­ dred, I think, have resolved to have freedom at any cost--they are desper­ ate enough, as I am informed, not to hesitate at dipping their hands in human blood to accomplish their ends. The conspiracy has reached that stage where nothing, I think, can check them from making a trial. The way to liberty is open; arms they have in plenty; all that is lacking now is the signal to go ahead with the slaughter. "On the other hand, there are at least a thousand citizens who are rea­ sonably satisfied with the present con­ dition of affairs, or at least are satis­ fied that they may be worse off than they are now. When the convicts dash for freedom the others will de­ fend themselves, and the Jaws as they now stand. The question before us to-night, then, is to consider the propo­ sition of whether it is best to uphold the present government with Schiller at the head, join the convicts, or as 1 would suggest, while these factions are quarreling among themselves, step in and help ourselves to the gold lock­ ed in the treasury? That is, become guerillas. They say there is honor among thieves! Have you, gentlemen, found that you have not been robbed by your more influential following;? Have you been treated fairly? l have no excuse to offer for making tne sug­ gestion--you know the treatment that fwm. fi (j V""1 ' *,ifl •ft must be pretty wall backed up, Golden, to proposition to mil" dar* make such a vorthy of trust Being told of Lang's plans and the necessity of quick action, Golden approached Rogers aa soon as he had a chance. "There la a well organised plan oa foot." said Golden to Rogers in a guarded but determined manner, bfest calculated to Impress the Chief of Po­ lice, "to cause a rebellion in Para­ dise. The ostensible plan is for a few to obtain control of the gold in the waits while the main body of citizens m lighting among themselves. What do you think Is the better plan, to fight to maintain the present state ef things or jump -In with the ring lead­ ers and get a free pardon from the United States government, at the same time ailing our pockets?" "Get a finger in the pie!" ana wared Rogers. "Is that your idea?" "That's my idea," replied Golden, bluntly. Ton must be pretty well backed up. Golden, to dare to make such a proposition to me!" "I am," firmly replied Golden. "Free­ dom and pardon is quite an induce­ ment to me. The same is open to you |f you want It!" , ' Then the state's government Is at the back of this?" "Of course. What do you care for these misguided men? You are not such a desperate criminal that you peed to hide yourself away here. JJvery moment you remain here you are placing your neck further in the fealter. Don't you think it would be better to live in civilization like a white man?" "I presume so. There is no doubt 0f the success of the rebellion?" "None whatever. The fall of Para­ dise is assured. You will join as, «len?" •"Us. Certainly, if you are in it!" vf*Well, then, show your loyalty by acquainting Sam Pearson with the State of affairs. Any one whom you can trust--good and loyal men whom you would like to see get a dip in the geld bags. Be leery, however, of nan who have.really committed capi­ tal crime, whom you know would have trouble to get a pardon. Understand ?v •>. "Sure. Where do we meet to draw Jjjp a compact." "At the haunted house," replied Hfclden. "So Lang is in tt?f *.'± ̂ "Head and front!" .'•"I thought so. That man is a devil, were is no doubt we will win!" i jBy» mteiis Of Golden, Rogers Iras won over; Rogers spoke to Pearson; Pearson spoke to Pintzer--in this way • large company was formed, compris­ ing the most daring and Ihtelllgent In the community. At the fight time the conspirators met at the ffsldence of Lang. Among those as­ sembled in the cellar of the house, where the meeting took place, was Wilson and Black Jack, the instigator, tire leader of the tunnel gang who had been liberated by the aid of Rogers. The meeting was c&lled to order by bang as soon as all those invited had assembled. has been accorded me here. I advo­ cate the plan that we, while convict is fighting citizen, each trying to sub­ due the other, we dip our hands, not In human blood, but in the money bags, and make our escape before the loss can become known! We need not risk our necks in vain attempt to pro­ tect a worthless institution nor yet belittle our bravery by pouncing upon helpless women and children. 'A country divided against itself will fall. One of these factions will win. Either or both can live without money, because money is not needed here. Then I maintain that we harm no one. "Now, speaking of the financial side of the question. Suppose there are a million dollars in gold in the vault-- which there is--besides bank notes of high denomination. If this sum only was divided between each man, wom­ an and child in town It would give $500 per man. To ten this sum rep­ resents a collossal fortune; a hun­ dred thousand dollars each! Is there any one here who thinks he could not live well upon this sum? Not one, I ween--because even to us, sensible men, this sum is almost incomprehen­ sible. What joy to control that sum of money! But this is not all. The United States government has a standing offer for the counterfeiting plate from which our ten dollar -bills are made, and free pardons for those who bring it in; there are at least fifty men here who are. wanted 'dead or alive,' with a price upon their heads aggregating $209,000. ohnlj -- let this generous offer go by?", v Then up spoke Golden. "I thought, Lang, you were sur­ rounded by a band already! I had no idea you were trying to organize one now." . "I am not,'* replied Lang, "fam at the head of a band. It is a band bent, however. on robbing the vaults. This town is doomed. There can be no doubt of that! But what I want Is something more than ruins!" "Suppose we should refuse." de­ manded Rogers, evidently chagrined at being "taken in." "Do you suppose for a moment, gen­ tlemen, that I would allow any one to warn the citizens, or that a single life would be allowed to stand between me and the accomplishment of my pur­ pose? Not so, all here are not new to this phase of the scheme. Those who are new I ask to stand aside out of the scuffle--be.saved! Those who wish to refuse--will refuse! I want to trust those who are here, because my purpose can be better accomplished with your help. Be warned! Money I must, and money I will have! And rather than face defeat I would slay with my own hands the man who now stands between me and fortune! If now becomes a case with me, gentle­ men, of kiH or get killed, and you- know me!" Then up spoke Black Jack: 'The gentlemen present, if they were not blinded, could readily see what Lang force. Take nib for instance^ I am 3 life convict, dbojifed-'tb' ifore ail mj life in the mines. Then how am I here to-night? Some of you have seen me out upon the streets before this. Sim- fcly because Lang has a means of en­ trance into our prison, and at his call an the convicts and people in general who are dissatisfied with tho present government will arm themselves, break their bonds, and throw them* selves upon those who ba# their way to liberty!" ' ?'> This powerful argument was sec­ onded by Wilson, who spoke. * "It has long been an understood fact to me that the majority of the people desire to divide the money that is in 'the vault. This mode of treatment would enrich no one, for no one needf money here; what matters the loss of a paltry hundred or so to those who really have no use for money? Such men as Golden and Rogers nead not hesitate to throw off the yoke of clle- giance to this false state of things. It is only a question of time, any wpy, when we must be driven from the stronghold we have made for our* selves. It is too late to turn back now. 'Those who are not with us are against us!'" . "I think it would be best tb join this league," said one of the spokesmen in the corner. "In it for us there is to be no bloodshed. To remain with the government is to be compelled to put down the insurrection; to side with them is treason; there is no middle course but this." "I don't see as we can do better," said Pearson. "It seems kind of dirty, but still we are bound to protect our­ selves. I for one, am tired of living In a constant state of fear of assassina­ tion all the time." "Then, gentlemen, If you are agreed, sign this paper," said Lang. "It binds you to obey me in everything con­ cerning this insurrection. In return I give you my word of honor that we shall share and share alike in all things. Should I die, divide my share among you--should any one die we will divide his share. If there are any family men amongst hs, let us pledge ourselves as brothers to see that not one of our brothers* families sqall want for food nor drink while any of us have something to divide. While the paper was being signed Lang gave some details of his plan. "We have the town at' our mercy!" he said, enthusiastically. "We are at the head of a band of Over three hun­ dred. AH that is needed now is a few bombs placed around under the walls. At a given signal from me, light the fuse and blow the walls to pieces; open up the prison and pour out the convicts; in the confusion I can lead you by a safe toute to the treasury-- and the gold is ours! Be ready when ttie signal strikes!" ' « ? (To be continued.) ^ CHAMPION MEAN MAN 13 FOUNfc Hard to Beat Character Told of by Prof. Duenweg. 'The public goes in for the froth oT dancing," said Prof. Duenweg of Terre Haute at the national convention of dancing masters in New York. "Young men are content with the simplest foot movements that give them a li­ cense to take a close, clinging grip on a young woman. As far as any real knowledge of dancing goes--well, the; kftow as little of the art as qgd Mrs. Jane Grey of Merna knows of shop keeping." Prof. Duenweg, who is the inventor of a new waltz--a difficult, complex and graceful dance--smiled and went on: . "Poor old Mrs. Grey sella groceries and provision's, doing a good' business for a town so small as Merna, but get­ ting cheated right and left on account of her ignorance. Only the other day a man from Lodi took advantage of her shamefully. He came in to get a pound of Swiss cheese and Mrs. Grey told him he would have to call later In the after­ noon. ' 'But why?' said h*. 'There's , q Swiss cheese on the counter.' " 'I know,' said Mrs. Grey, 'but my weights are all ruBty and I have'sent them away to be cleaned.' " 'Oh, well,' said the Lodi nu&i, 'you've got something that will do lor a weight, surely?' "Nothing but this here ' pair of tongs,' said Mra. Grey, 'and they weigh two pounds. You don't pant that much do you?' "No, but no matter. Put one leg of the tongs in the scales and let the other hang out. That make a pound, old lady.' 'Mrs. Grey compiled. ^ s*' ' 'But it looks a large pound,' slie said dubiously. "Oh, it's all right,' said the Lodi man. 'How much? A quarter? Here you are.' , 'He paid and departed hastily.1'* Why the Tenor Waa Fined* The late Judge ("Biff") ifat! of Chicago took great delight In telling the following story - of "Punch" Wheeler. , Wheeler, at that time advance agent of a minstrel company, l|ad re­ turned to New York before the close of the theatrical season, and a friend, meeting him on Broadway, asked him how he had found business. "Very bad," said "Punch;" "so bad that the only way we could pay the members of the troupe was to fine tnem. It worked splendidly, too; and by the time we reached Texas the manager had squared up with the whole company excepting the first tenor, who was Buch a proper chap that these was no chance to find fault'With his actions.'.: At: .Galveston Mr. Tenor sapg for £ls solo 'Thp Lighthouse by .the Sea,' and for an encore, responded with 'Over the Hills to the Poorhouse.' That, gave the boss the opportunity he* was looking for and he levied on the songster'a salary for the entire amount--first, for telling the business we were play­ ing to, and second, for giving away thfc route of the show."--Judge. says Is the truth. He certainly is .* He op *>• lasjlisegl K k * < = • ' " • r " : v t { ' In the Boston Suburbs. '*^ifther away, little boy?" 4nqulr> ed the well-meaning stranger. "I go to swii^; sir," replied the speo- tacled infant. ' "And where do yoO swim?" pent tit ed the stranger, "I swim, sir," the Infant made an­ swer, "in the shallower purlieus p( excessive dampness." -- Cleveland Pea^|*«y, yj*. i^ice! It is jver WfcTfTCH AMP COMPOS** Wt 6CORGC JCVMOVg ~ \ ^V u 0J*'4**-*-** 5* ""-'ii } W'"^ • w n . ,V;Vi&K* '<•* ** , - >* / ^ -1 v THANK* ! TWAi**S? GlV* TMAMH&f 4<vt TM Civt THANKS! <Sl*I TXANKgl 1F0* IT BRINGS COOP CHff*; F*OMTHE I AN OOP «IVR THANKS* THANKS! tIT |V|«Y KtN» WITH „ HO-tV iNMT Of THE VCMKiOMK BY f i t " T T f t i t f t r • ' I \ k«, _ C;; ^^ m. ^ ^ - * i*#*' ** i^ TOT J J1 111 m A -WAV ?HOu**V ARMY teJoict! fcjotetf au Christian* on jorww ano c*Rt KC«lOICt! If JOICftt Ok lANO AN5> ON S*A 4 AtL SOUfc* »N MlTNOVL t i f r r r i i i FT TITTTTTTIIT x-/ : 'r, . iW? ̂ 4 j.f , * ' ' •'Z;1 :: j >.h- f f it 1; ' $ )•••: ^K,55- OlCt • RtJOlCKl OgR THf Htw YfMIS tT || JjlW YgARC |>AY nejQtCil Ryoicm +V# Rwo»f,tTH^NW YIMS J>AY . v . • • X > * ' • ' * V »•? - - -<• - 5 ' * r K J \ >'*• ri. t A'ig.c;.-- ii- fvr *K \ ^ " ̂ ^ •* '• ' - ->*>i . 4 j. i i- 11 ̂ ^ ^ f --New York Press. Thousands of Centuries Re-Echo ' v , in the Blowing of Horns To-Day m III' H ̂ M >l Vt' 1 " Mil' 1 n Vt' 11 IS W'11 M IN Vt' • Blowing of horns on occasions of Joy and festivity has grown to be an established Institution in the United States. Whether the custom as prac­ ticed is strictly in musical accord with the harmonious feelings of a people who in one voice Indulge a celebration which affects all alike is another mat­ ter. While the custom of horn blowing la growing, few of the old heads stop to think of its origin, and the youth­ ful celebrant little dreams that it is all tradition; that in those reveling Sounds which escape neither nook nor corner, loft nor cellar, are the echoes re-eche^d from thousands.of centuries ago--that momentous period in the world's spiritual and material history when the blasts from the ram's horn (shophar) proclaimed from Mount Sinai the giving of the Ten Command­ ments to the end of time. The first mention of it is In the Old Testament at. the giving of the law: And all the people saw the thundertnas, and the lightnings,. and the noise of tne trumpet.--Exodua, xx:18. How well one can picture the scene at Mount Sinai when the people trem­ bled and stood aiar off when Moses bade them to fear not; that God had come to prove them and that his fear might be before their faces that they sin not. The'sounding of the horn on an oc­ casion so prolific with divinely poten­ tial incidents naturally brought the in­ strument into use and prominence during special spiritual exercises and celebrations, but later its brazen notes were heard in time of war. They were also heard in times of extreme jubilation and in the temples of the Jews on their days of rejoicing and on the day of atonement. In Leviticus, zzv: 9, is found the following: "Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubilee to sound on the tenth aay of the seventh month, in the day of atone- mjpnt shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land. And even in this age of "advanced thought," the Jew, following com- qjandment and the voice, of tradition assembles in his temple to hear the sound from the shophar. What effect must such tones issuing from a holy place have upon the hearer?. They are not musical sounds, for their loud, piercing notes, with no range or compass, have never been found adaptable to concerted music. In Numbers, chapter xxxix: 1, we find an injunction as to the use of the trumpet. Therein the* people are commanded on the first day of the seventh month to hold "an holy Convocation," to do no servile work, it being "a day of blowing of trumpets unto you"--a feast of the trumpets. , Here is demonstrated the giving up of all labor and indulging the tones of the shophar as heard in the syna­ gogues to this day on a like festival. The skeptic may say that to-day'a outpourings of joy lack thought, are indulged without the slightest religious sentiment, have no relationship with the very same movements and same trumpetings that characterized the day when the law was given from Mount Sinai, those periods when Joy and victory and holy festival influ­ enced the early peoples of the earth. Who will say that there is no feeling bf thankfulness in the hearts of the nation when, with horn a-blowing and flags waving, it gives vent to tis joy over victory or any great national event? The ancient New Year's service, ob­ served in the synagogues even at this period, is considered one of the most Impressive in the Jewish liturgy. It Is composed of three parts, which refer, respectively, to the sovereignty, jus­ tice and mercy of God, and as each part is concluded the shophar la sounded from the pulpit. The first part, "Malchioth," pro­ claims God the universal king. The second part, "Zichroppth," em­ phasizes that , God remembers the work of the world and visits all creat­ ures and that "nothing remains con­ cealed from his eyes." The last part, "Shopheroth," speaks of the scriptural shophar, and espe­ cially as it is connected with the giv­ ing of the law on Mount Sinai, when its tones were first heard, and also with reference to the time when the "great trumpet" will be sounded "to declare the universal triumph of lib­ erty and religion." In a poem sermon founded on pas­ sages from the Talmund, by the Rev. Isidore Myers, B. A., in Montrdll in 1897 (5657 Jewish year), the follow­ ing occurs: What solemn thoughts each blast oom- pels! At every sound cur bosom swells; Our soul is stirred by every note That Issues from the shophar's throat. The first, which "Malchioth" Is named* In which God's sovereignty's proclaimed, Commemmorates a fact sublime-- - Recalls to mind creation's prime. '• When God, creating out of nought, t4*'-' This world into existence brought-W. - ^. This universe by wisdom planned, • £ And framed by Hie Almighty harl4«» Whose order, beauty, harmony, We everywhere can plainly see; T ' 1 Whose every part, below, above. ' The impress bears of gracious love.; The shophar's voice does first recom The coronation of the Lord. ; . Thus, from its first mention up $o the present period, has the shophar been given the most profound and grave consideration. Besides the sounding of the horn in the hour of religious and joyous festi­ val it was brought Into use in time of war to summon and assemble the army, and in this respect It Is first mentioned in Judges, iii:27: And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephralm, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them. Subsequent verses relate the defeat of 10,0Q0 lusty men and the downfall of Moab, much resembling the bloody conflicts of later centuries, sans ma­ chinery of modern warfare. And here we find the horn brought into military use, which is a long step from its initial requirements, when it served to bring the people together to hear the law read amid the thundering and lightning and darkness which after prevailed and filled the assem­ bled multitude with awe and fear. After all, In comparing the past with the present there seems but the difference in the manufacture, design and manipulation of material and the advantages in these times of having more powerful and moN> scientific im­ plements with which %9 annihilate a foe. Indeed, It is dovbtful whether anything could be more effective on a modern battlefield than the slaying of 10,000 valiant men, as was done by* the Israelites who answered the shophar'a call to arms. The shophar has been utilized in other than times of law-giving and war, for it is told In Isaiah xxvll:13: And it shall come to pass in that day. that the great trumpet shall be blown and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and ahall worship the Lord in the holy mount at Jerusalem. Its sounds were welcomed by thafe to whom the law was handed down, its notes were and are maintained by one denomination to voice the anni­ versary of God's coronation. By that same people its sound is re­ sorted to as an alarm or warning of the approach of the day of atonement and that they should review the ac­ tions of the past year and prepare to become reconciled to God by means of confession to him of their sins and promise of amendment. One other reason for the blowing of the shophar, even at this period, is to emphasize to the Jewish com­ munity the conviction that the time will come when the shophar will an­ nounce, according to the word of the prophet, a universal freedom when all oppression and granny shall vanish and the reign of absolute liberty will be manifested throughout 4he world. X-i '7£M £v 'h.M NEW TEAR CROW When I wis a girl, before New York had grown cosmopolitan, we used t|| !eok forward to New Year's day wit|^ a great deal of pleasant anticipation. The first foot over the threshold waa watched for with some curiosity. Who of the outside world should be first to enter the home with the merry salu­ tation, "A Happy New Year!" We were always rather pleased If it hap­ pened to be a pretty child or a grace­ ful girl who brought this greeting, al­ though It was very apt to be instead the milkman, with his rosy face, bronzed and flushed by wind and weather, or the carrier of the news­ paper, who brought an elaborate mes- sage in verse, for which he expected a gratuity. » New York being originally a Dutch fty, it kept for many years tl e beau-ful traditions of Dutch hO£- itallty* households not In mourning, calls on New Year's day. , A table was sumptuously spread with refresh­ ments, which included sandwiches^ pickled oysters, salad, cold turkey, fruit cake, lemonade, coffee, and ft the people of ^e house were so In­ clined, wine and egg-nog, and every caller was invited and expected to partake of the feast. Ladles' day followed on the second of January, when women called, on one another, exchanged good wishes, and discussed the pleasure of the day before. It was a happy time while it lasted, but after a while, as the city grew large and distancea-were magni­ fied, until, instead of a town, Manhat­ tan became a great capital, with all sorts and conditions of people, the custom of New Year's calls died a natural death.--Woman's Home Com- 9 , 6 Made Presence of Mind a Very Sec* ondary Consideration. C. K. Sober was showing a group of Pennsylvania statesmen over his famous chestnut fam near Shamo- kin. "I have been told," said an insur­ ance inspector, "that on a good chest­ nut firm each tree yields $100 profit. "That fs impossible." said Mr. Som­ ber, laughing; "That Is quite impos­ sible. it is such a whopper that it remlhfls me of life in the west. "A friend of mine sat one cold night before the red-hot stove in a western- saloon. "At the bar a. number of tall stor­ ies were being told. |Svery man had. an illustration to present of his own bravery or generosity or Lothario- Ism. One chap said: 'I Was once crossing a long, high, one-track rail­ road bridge oi| the ties when I seen a train coming toward me. The bridge was too narrow for me to draw to one side or the other and to jump into the boiling waters below meant sartin death. In a flash I grasped the situation and started on a quick run totrard the locomotive. When with­ in a few feet of the great machine I concentrated all my nerve and mus­ cle in one effort and leaped straight up in the air. The; terrible loco shot under me and I came down safe and sound on the bridge, preserved from death, but seriously shaken by thg, descent.' '• . '";.r.' ; "At the conclusion of this | tale groan went up from TO assemblage and an old miner with a whke beard said bitterly: " 'What's the use of presence of inind when a man can lie like that?T • * ?/' v • :»! MODERN CHAPTER OF ROMANCE, Tale of a Willing Juliet But Unrespen- give Romeo. - Juliet was the ideal age, about 141 She wore a red coat that just came down to her boot tops and she had on a big black hat that partly shadowed her strikingly pretty face. She had just come out of Sunday school with s companion who was too young to figure as the Nurse, by comparison, yet • was old enough to sympathize with the commotion that was raging :n Juliet's heart. Side by side the" two girls walked' slowly up the cross street and then, as if they were measuring their steps, they turned about and returned to the corner. When they reached a point where Juliet could see a young man who was standing half way down the. ft rection--but quite as though she were looking miles beyond him--and then turned about and retraced her steps up the side street. Slowly she walk­ ed up and slowly she walked back again. Just as she reached the comer-r-it was beautifully timed--Romeo crossed her path." Romeo feas at the stager in His youth when he probably would re­ fer to the maid as "a little girl," though ahe was almost up to his shoulder. He was undeniably good looking, and he was also courteous, for he bowed to the two girls and took off his hat with a sweep aa he met them. But he went on his way, ^ leaving Juliet standing on the comer ^ with an ecstatic glow In her eyes aad one hand pressed to Iv#* coat ever V block talking to a group of his frie she cast a demure' glance in his W Qood-by, Old Year. Oeed^by, OM Tear, .your mission «nda • ' * With midnight ch'iues aad all ia Gone* The records writ with The deeds fulfilled and Y or less, guerdons wort" Are hung as trophies round thy rime. And thou art named with oldea time^ Forevermore; oh, fateful past. That saw so much no law can ehsiUs; Beginning and the end of things That were to be; the new and strange. The old and worn and bloom and blight. Passed to the dark or born to light.* And, oh, for some a happy year; £ . Sweet wedding bells rang Joyously;- . , Old friends clasped hands and strangpeft * met, * And sunshine fell so glad and freer • On buoyant youtt* and smiles were ffctei And laughter bantered pj$> and care, ^ , Some tears must fall In every year; 1 ' Xour portion came when grief had set * badge of mourning on the heart»>»?$ i Of some whose love could not forget i t And hopefully, without dismay They covered friends. of yesterday. ^ ^ Good-by. Old Year; we greet the NeWj • When we recall your gifts and cost * ~ May then a double portion show v Thy favors won o'er which was lost,. ' Good-by! A hand at parting; thenf*\\ A benediction and amen. --Clifford Kane 8 Chlck'e Size Drew Query. . Mies Anna Barrows, lecturer domestic science at Columbia univer' sity, tells the following little story: "The first cooking class I ever had was a class of poor boys In Boston, Materials were rather scant, and one day the sole article provided for 9 lesson on poultry cooking was the smallest, skinniest chicken I evei 3aw. "Right In front sat a little hunch­ backed boy, a very good little boy, and very much Interested In the lee- sons. After I had dressed the chicken * and explained the anatomy of the pool little bird he suddenly raised hip bands and said: "'If that had lived to grow gl would it *a been a turkey?' " * - Hetty Oreen'e New Auto. f : i ^ lf|*. Hetty Green, the richest fl| man in America, is to purchase an: auto, and she will run it herself. Het heart is softened toward all automo- billsts. She no lofcger thinks they are devil wagons, run by devils, foi devils, says a New York writer, goon she will spin from bank to bank in her own auto instead of walking. Three rulea she has laid down foi herself: ' ' r * "My auto must be the best on the market that can be bought for th« least money. My auto must be cap able of going slow. My auto must be one that I can run myself '||e chauffeur for me." * • . Lame Theory. -nifci you * believe," queried the haired passenger, "that people will have the same vocation in the n£xt world as they have in this?" "Vto," replied the hardware drip- fer. "That would be impossible: In many cases.", "Why do yen think so?" eisked tttt I. h. p. * "Because," explained the knight ol the sample case, "there are quite .a 'Zm m"- m-. ^Therefore, it̂ waa obligatory -or msm