Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 333, 5 October 1908 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGEAM, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1905.

TOE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. Pult1D54 nd owned by the PALLADIUM PRINTING CO. Issued 7 daa each week, evening ' and Sunday morning. Office Corner North th and A street. Home Phone 1121. Bell 21. RICHMOND. INDIANA.

Rvdolph C. Leeda MaaaarlaK Editor. CTaarlea X. Morgaa Buslaeaa Manager. O. Owva Koh b N ew Editor. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In Richmond 15.00 per year (In adrtnce) or 10c per week. MAIL. SUBSCRIPTIONS. One year, in advanc '50? Six months. In advance 2.60 Oa month. In advance RURAL. ROUTES. On year, In advance $2.00 Six months. In advance, 1-2 One month. In advance 25 Address changed as eften as desired; both new and old addresses must be given. Subscribers will please remit with order, which should given for a specified term; name will not be entered until payment is received. Entered at Richmond. Indiana, posttfice as second clans mall matter. REPUBLICAN TICKET. NATIONAL TICKET. For President WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT of Ohio. For Vice-President JAMES S. SHERMAN of New York. STATE. -Governor JAMES E. WATSON. Lieutenant Governor FREMONT C. GOODWINE. Secretary of State FRED A. SIMS. Auditor of State JOHN C. OILLHEIMER. Treasurer of State OSCAR HADLEY. Attorney General JAMES BINGHAM. State Superintendent LAWRENCE McTURNAN. State Statistician J. L. PEETZ. Judge of Supreme Court QUINCY A. MYERS. -Judge of Appellate Court DAVID MYERS. -Reporter of Supreme Court GEORGE W. SELF. DISTRICT. Congress WILLIAM O. BARNARD. COUNTY. -Joint Representative LONZO M. GARDNER. Representative WALTER S. RATLIFF. Circuit Judge HENRY C. FOX. -Prosecuting Attorney CHAS. L. LADD. Treasurer ALBERT ALBERTSON. Sheriff LINUS P. MEREDITH. Coroner DIl. A. Li. BRAMIvAMP. Surveyor ROBERT A. HOWARD. ' Recorder WILL J. ROBBINS. Commissioner Eastern Dlst HOMER FARLOW. Commissioner Middle Dlst. BARNEY H. LINDERMAN. Commissioner Western Dlst ROBERT N. BEESON. WAYNE TOWNSHIP. Trustee JAMES H. HOWARTH. Assessor CHARLES E. POTTER. THE QUAKER CITY. The Yearly Meeting of the society of Friends calls attention to the beginning and the present state of Richmond. Richmond should be proud of the distinction of the title the "Quaker City." The society of Friends were pioneers In freedom of thought and Ideas which have become so much a part of the fabric of modern life that we fail to give credit to whom credit is due. In the stand for a simpler life, temperance in living; higher education, freedom of the negro race, equal suffrage and peace among nations the society of Friends were among the first to adopt these principles which are either already embodied or show a marked tendency in that direction. The disdain for all that was conventional and formal made the earlier Quaker hare a hard road to travel but who will say that the end accomplished was not noteworthy. Every one can remember In this community, staid and radical Friends of simple habits whose plain speech and absence of conventionality made them stand out with a dignity which was not abashed, ; The heritage of Richmond is not alone one ot memories and traditions. It is a heritage of high intelligence and progressive thinking. Richmond has an individuality directly traceable to the Friends a higher social order, a marked intellectual stamp which distinguishes it from other Indiana towns of the same size. Nor Is the gain altogether spiritual or Intellectual. The Quakers when they were business men or farmers were good business men and good farThey built on solid foundations

! not to be destroyed In a day as the

"boom towns." It was a substantial; and not a mushroom growth. I In the Morrisson-Reeves library and Earlham the town has a decided gain through the munificence of Friends.: In the many enterprises In this town which have grown from Quaker beginnings, Richmond has substantial ad vantages. It Is a good name which we haveThe Quaker City of the "West. THE BALKANS. To those who regard all "trouble in the Balkans" as newspaper, fiction the dispatches from that section of the country will cause a smile of amusement. But In reality there is always latent trouble brewing over there a smouldering volcanoc of wild and dissatisfied hearts. It has only been by the determination of the powers of Europe to maintain the Balkans in the same way, 1. e. in nominal allegiance to Turkey that peace has been kept. England for various reasons is intent on keeping Turkey extant in full pow er, Germany has made overtures re peatedly to the parts and finally got a footing in the bureaucracy, only to see It swept away recently by the young Turks. The Intention of the Austrian gov ernment to retain a sphere of Influence in the provinces of Bosnia and Herze govina .may not meet with the particular favor of the kaiser. While in addition English opinion is with Turkey, It may well be that when Austria tries to foster trouble in the Balkans for her own benefit, it may not meet with particular favor in the continent for Austria, is playing a lone game. The first step in what may become a serious matter, will be the action of Prince Ferdinand in taking for himself the title of czar of the Bulgars. Pretenders often are bought off or frightened off and Prince Ferdinand may not do at the last exactly what he is expected to. There is one thing which there is no speculation about. The population of the Balkans "is wild and untameable" they like to fight and when not engaged in fighting some one else it has not deterred them from fighting among themselves. If there is the slightest chance for a row the public may rest assured the Bulgars will not hang back. Whatever the outcome of the present trouble there will be "trouble in the Balkins" for Dick H. Davis to write about for many a day. We suggest that Mr. McCutcheon, who has shown himself such a master in the understanding of East Europe countries leave on the next train to give us "Beverly of the Bulgars." The Spicier and ths Fly. In the long warfare between the spider and the fly the latter has had the housewife for Its auxiliary and friend. The flies have been tolerated, even fed and nurtured, while the spl- ! ders and their webs have been ruthj lessly destroyed. - This unremitting and unrelenting war against it keeps the spider population down, while the flies Increase and multiply by the millions and tens of millions, almost unchecked. The spider Is ugly, and bis web is unsightly lu the estimation of most people, but spiders hurt no human creature. They feed on flies, which are the foes of mankind, and do mankind a valuable service. Philadelphia Press. Queer Breads. "This bread is made with sea water," said a seaside baker, "and it is thought to be good for the dyspeptic. Another bread, baked with the powdered seaweed called Porphyra laciniata, is eaten by rheumatic sufferers, with fair results. They say that whole wheat bread mixed with a flour made of powdered fishbones helps certain sorts of skin diseases. There is reason for believing in the medicinal properties of the sea and its products." said the baker learnedly. "They who live on the shore will tell you bow at certain seasons many kinds of animals cattle, sheep, horses and even poultry come down on the sands and drink of the bitter waters. New York Press. A Little Demon In the Heart. An insane devil lurks in the heart of the most sainted of women. It is the little devil that makes the young wife ask her devoted husband which of the two be would save If she and his mother were drowning, writes William J. Locke In "Simple Septimus" In the American Magazine. It is the same little devil that is responsible for infinite mendacity on the part of men. "Have you said that to another woman 7" No; of course be hadn't, and the wretch is Instantly perjured. "My immortal soul," says the good fellow, instantaneously converted into an atrocious liar, and the little devil cooes with satisfaction and curls himself up snugly to sleep. Father' Healy's wit seldom had' a sting to it On one occasion, however, some vulgar people asked bow be got on so well in fine houses. "Faith.' said Father Healy, "It must be from my mother I got It, for papa was as common as any of you." Liverpool Mercury. MASONIC CALENDAR. Monday, Oct. mandery. No. S. clave. 5. Richmond ComK. T. Stated ConTuesday, Oct. 6. Richmond lodge No. 196, F. and A. M., Stated Meeting. Friday, Oct. 9. King Solomon's Chapter, No. 4. R. A. M.. Stated convocation.

WIFE OF MILLIONAIRE

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Mrs. May Harrington-Hanna-Stall'-is the wife of Edmond M. Stallo, thNew York millionaire and she was. RAIN AND FROST MARK WEEK'S WEATHER Weather Man Vossler Gives Record of Past Seven Days. Weather Observer Walter Vossler at the waterworks pumping station says i he does not believe there is anything ' real bad in the weather prospect for the next four days. He says he tried j iki .,. . j jnin v, . to get things started right during the past week and lends all kinds of encouragement to the prospects for the fall festival. The rainfall of Monday last, was the only real big first class feature of the weather of the week. Friday broke the low temperature record of the season by dishing up a minimum of 25 degress. The morning hours were quite cool and Jack Frost made his visits very effective by leaving a calling card the size of a blanket that covered everything completely. The maximum temperature was registered on Sunday when the thermometer showed 87 degrees. The greatest daily range was 42 degrees on Saturday. Monday and Thursday were cloudy, Sunday and Wednesday partly cloudy, Tuesday partly clear, and Friday and Saturday clear. The daily range follows

High. Low . 87 54 . 70 44 . 53 34 . 74 33 . 62 34 . 57 25 69 27

Sunday . . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday Thursday . Friday Saturday . . One Lone La-joug'a Good Work. To one lone ladybug is due the destruction of the Pan Jose scale, which did millions of dollars' darr.age to the fruit trees of California. When the pest had become a positive menace, the department beard of a species of bug in north China which was fatal to the scale. A large number of the bugs were procured, but all were dend except one when they reached this countryThis one lusect was taken to Washington and became a ward of the government. She rewarded her keepers by laying about 5.000 eggs. In an incredibly short space of time she had a flourishing family of several billions, and the reign of the scale was over. Van Norden' MH-rsi-inp The Candle Wick. "Wben the old fashioned dips were in common use great annoyance was caused by the burnt wick standing upright as the fat disappeared, making a smoky flame, which necessitated a constant use of the snuffers. This trouble is avoided in the modem candle by the simple expedient of plaiting one side of the wick a little stiffer than the other. When It Is left free, owing to the wax having burnt away, it naturally bends over to one side. Now at the extreme edge of the flame the gaseous products of the candle are mixed with excess of oxygen from the air, which attacks the solid substances in the wick and speedily changes them into oxides. This always keeps the wick the rlcht ! - " "Doctor, .If this operation is successful Fll pay you double." "I shall be entirely satisfied with my regular fee. SaaxtJs"-

CHANGES HER MIND.

!d to be planning a second divorce but is now said to be reconciled her husband. Picture to the left is Jdmond K. Stallo. ROOSEVELT'S POLICIES ATTRACT ATTENTION They Will Be Discussed Mississippi Congress. at San Francisco., Oct. 5. The nineteenth annual session of the Trans-' Mississippi congress will be held in this city Tuesaay with lt50r delegates in attendance. The commercial organization of every state west of the Missippi river will have representatives at the gather- j ing, and a great victory of subjects of ; importance to the west half of the ; United States will be discussed. Open- j ing on Tuesday morning, the congress j will hold three sessions daily for five ! days. j The policies of President Roosevelt, particularly in relation to the conser- j vatlon of natural resources, are expected to figure in the deliberations, even j to a greater extent than last year's, and ; the administration will be represented j by .William H. Wheeler, assistant sec retary of the department of commerce and labor, and a resident of this state. Meeting an Emergency. When the late William Wiudom. secretary of the treasury, dropped dead at a chamber of commerce dinner in New York 6ome years ago just as he was speaking there were but two reporters present, says the Saturday Evening Post. The others had written their stories, sent down their copy and the text of the speeches and gone to more interesting places. In one newspaper office the news did not get in until a minute before time for going to press. Two columns of Wlndom'a speech were In type in the form. As it was too late to make over and catch the mails, an enterprising editor wrote: "The Hon. William Windom dropped dead at the chamber of commerce dinner last night If he had not dropped dead he would have spoken as follows." Thus it stood until they could make over. Worm That RankTs"" " A charming young actress stood alone In the foyer of a local theater the other afternoon at the close of a rehearsal, whlcli had been a very trying one to her. A frown furrowed her pretty brow. "What's the trouble?" queried the stage manager, who had troubles of his own. "Oh. nothing." replied the fair one. well nigh in tears, "only only there are two words that I wish with all my heart could be eliminated from the English language." "Is tb& all? Well, what are the words? Perhaps I can arrange it. "The words," said the actress as her eyes flashed, "are leading ladyl That's all. "Tut tut! Forget rehearsal and remember your possible future. And the youthful actress umiiMi again. New York Olobe. , " "Why have you quit work?" demanded the farmer. "I Jut put In twenty minutes sawing wood," replied the actor who had hired out on the farm. "Well, yon ain't in vaudeville. You're playing in the legit now." Louisville Oenrier-JotrraaL

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I DIAMONDS. 1

By Louis

i Author of "Wings of the Morning," "The Pillar of e Mint. Etc. ee V COPYRIGHT. 1904. By EDWARD J. CtOPE. J

Three hours later a lerter came ror ! Philip Anson, Esq., hy band. It was from the solicitors and read: We axe In receipt of your esteemed Instructions. Although Saturday is a day on which it is difficult to do business, we lost no time in inspecting the premises in I the Mils End road, accompanied by a I surveyor. AVe found that the mews stand I approximately on an area of 3.200 superficial feet, while the shop tenanted by ! O'Brien has a frontage on the main road j of eighteen feet, with a probable depth of thirty or thirty-five feel. The owner ! of this shop is a resident in the neighI borhood. and he will accept 400 for the rreenoiu. We were fortunate in finding- the managing director of the Cardiff and Havre Coal company, limited, at his office. Although the company require the mews for the purpose of a depot, they are not unwilling to sell, with a stipulation that the premises shall not be used by any competing company during a period of twenty years from the date of transfer. We stated that the site was required for a philanthropic purpose, but the latter stipulation is insisted on. The price asked is 2.200. which we consider excessive, there being a very Inadequate approach. Moreover, we wish to point out that O'Brien's shop does not adjoin the mews, and it would be necessary to purchase two other houses to make the entire property a compnet one. However, adhering to the letter of your Instructions, we have pleasure in informing you that the two properties can be acquired, with very little delay, for 2,660. The legal and other charges will not exceed 150. We trust, etc. rhilip immediately wrote: I am greatly obliged by your promptitude in the matter of Johnson's Mews and the shop. I Inclose check herewith for 2,800. The purchase of the other bouses can stand over for a few days. This he dispatched by special messenger, and in a few minutes he held a formal receipt. A telegram came for him. It was from Mr. Abingdon. Can see you after 6 at my house. Then Thilip enjoyed his first real breathing space daring hours of daylight, lie went by trai'A to the cemetery in whU-h his mother was buried, carrying with him a beautiful wreath. It was a remarkable fact that this was the first visit he had paid to her grave. During the days of misery and partial madness which followed her death he never lost the delusion that her spirit abided with him in the poor dwelling they called' "home Hence the narrow resting place beneath the green turf In no way appealed to him. But now that a succession of extraordinary external events had restored the balance of his mind he realized that she was really dead and buried; that what he revered as her spirit was in truth a fragrant memory; that he would be nearest to her mortal remains when standing In the remote corner of the burial ground allotted to the poorest of the poor those removed by one degree from pauperdom and a parish grave. It happened by mere chance that since Mrs. Anson's funeral no one had !een interred on one side of the small space purchased for her. There were three vacant plots here, and a surprised official told Philip there would be no difficulty in acquiring these for the purpose of erecting a suitable monument. The boy filled In the necessary forms there and then. It was some consolation to know that he could perpetuate her memory In this way, though he had formulated another project which should keep her name revered through the ages. On the site of Johnson's Mews should arise the Mary Anson Home For Destitute Poys. He would build a place where those who were willing to work and learn would be given a cbanos and not driven, starving and desperate, to pick up an existence In the gutter. He was too young to devise all the details of such a splendid institution, but he had got the idea and would possess the money. He would leave the practical part of the undertaking to older heads. The one essential feature was that generations yet unborn should learn to love and honor the name of Mnry Anson. Frovlded that were achieved, he knew the work would be successful. Soon after leaving the cemetery he came face to face with Bradley, the policeman, who was in plain clothes and walking with a lady, obviously Mrs. Bradley, judging by the matronly manner in which she wheeled a perambulator containing a chubby infant. "Well. I'm blowed!" cried the policeman. "Who would have thought of meeting you? I looked In at the mews last night, but you had gone. Some one la looking after you pretty well, eh?" He cast a patronizing eye over rhllip's garments, which were, of course, considerably smarter in appearance than those in which the constable bad seen him on Thursday evening. "Yes," said Philip. I am in good hands now." "They haven't given you a watch?" This anxiously. "No. I am watchless. "That's right You'll have one soon. The inspector has your address. By the way, he wants to know your Christian name. Thilip. "Thanks. I won't forget" Philip raised his hat and took the quickest route westward. He did not count on being recognized so easily. Mr. Abingdon received him with some dTee of reserve. The magistrate could not understand the receipt of a letter bearing the address of the Pall Mall hotel, a place where he had i hen entertained at dinner occasionally ' which was far removed from the limit Imposed on the pocket of any man ; whose resources depended on the exerclse of an ordinary profession. But Philip still figured in his mind as a ragged urchin. Not even the skilled police magistrate could picture him as the actual owner of millions of pounds worth of portable property; hence, the boy's appearance now told In bis favor. Cursory impressions soon yielded to oosltJve bewilderment when

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Tracy. Pbilip began to relate ms story uitnfully from besinning to end. neither exaggerating or suppressing any salient detail save the actual locality where Lis astounding adventures found their center and genesis. Mr. Abingdon did not doubt for one moment that the boy was telling the truth. The romance of his narrative was far beyond fiction. Philip himself grew enthusiastic as he went on. His brown eyes blazed again with the memory of his wrath and shame at the arrest. lis toM the magistrate exactly how the proceedings In court had affected him and gave a vivid picture of hl9 bargaining with Isaacsteln. the packing of the diamonds, the fisht between the policeman and a burglar, his Interviews with all sorts and conditions of men and the ruses he had adopted to preserve his secret. At last he came to the transaction which secured for him the ownership of the mews Itself. lie read copies of his letters to the solicitors and their replies, and then of course the magistrate knew where the meteor bad fallen. "That 1 a very clever move on yonr rart," he said, smiling. "It Invests you with all the rights and usages of that particular piece of earth and effectually stops any one from disputing your possession of the meteor. How did you come to think of it 7" "You put the idea into ray mind, air, said rbilip modestly. "I? In what manner? "You hinted ot our last meeting that some one might lay claim to my diamonds on the ground that they bad fallen on their property. I do not intend that any one living except yourself shall ever know the history of my meteor, but I thought it best to buy the place outright in the first instance and then devote it to a charity which I intend to found in memory of my mother." Mr. Abingdon smiled again. t "Your confidence is very flattering." he said. "I suppose yon took up your quarters at the Pall Mall hotel in order to impress people with yonr impor- , tance and sees re instant compliance with your wishes. "That was my motive, sir. "Then, my young millionaire, In what way do yon wish me td SeYve youT or course you have not sought this Interview and told me your story so unreservedly without an ulterior object in view. Yon see, I am beginning to understand you already a little better than when we first met" Philip did not reply Immediately. lie did not want to risk a refusal, and he was not yet quite sure that the magistrate fully comprehended the extent of the fortune which had been showered on him from nature's own mint. "When Mr. Isaacsteln returns from Amsterdam, he will pay me something like 40,000,,, he said. "Yes. It would seem so from the receipt you have shown me." "That will be determined on Wednesday next at the latest" "Yes." "If the money is forthcoming, It will be proof positive that my diamonds are of good quality, and as I picked up these dirty stones quite promiscuously it follows that the others are of the same standard." "Undoubtedly. "Well. Mr. Abingdon, I can form no estimate of their collective value, but they must be worth many millions. According to Mr. Iaaacsteln's views, I will be able to command a revenue of between a quarter and a half million sterling per annum." "It Is marvelous! Perfectly appalling In some senses!" cried the perturbed lawyer, throwing up his hands in the extremity of his amazement. , "You are right, sir. I am only a boy, and the thing Is beyond my powers. I can see quite clearly that while I ought to be at college obtaining a proper education I will be worrying about the care of great sums of money. I do not know anything about Investments. How should I? Isaacsteln will probably endeavor very soon to get the better of me In the necessary business transactions. How can I stop him? I have no older relatives, no friends whom I can trust. For some reason I do feel that I can have faith in yon. Will you take charge of my affairs, advise me during the next few years, tell me how to act as my mother would have told me la a word, become my guardian?" For a little while Mr. Abingdon was silent When words came he could only gasp: "You certainly are the most extraordinary boy I have ever encountered." Then Thilip laughed merrily. "I don't think, sir, that I am so much an extraordinary boy as a boy who has been pitchforked Into an extraordinary position. I hope most sincerely that ; you will do what I ask. If I may say so without presumption, it will be a good thing for you. I suppose a man who looks after millions of money is entitled to a vastly bigger Income than one who sits hours in a police court dealing with offenses against the law. "Such has certainly been my experience." said the magistrate, who appre- ) elated the nice manner in which Philip hinted at a good fat salary for controlling' the estate of the King of Diamonds. 'Then you agree!" cried Philip Joyously. "Not so fast, my youthful friend. Even a police magistrate must bow to his wife. Mrs. Abingdon would never forgive me if I took such an important step without consulting her. Will yon remain to dinner?" Then Philip knew that he had gained his point Nothing was said before the servants, but when they were cozily ensconced in the library before a pleasant fire be was asked to relate again his entrancing history for Mrs. Abingdon's benefit That rood lady was overwhelmed.

She, lUe every oody else, nad read ta newspapers and. of course, bad the additional benefit of her husband's views on the subject of the unkempt boy with his small parcel of valuable gems. But the presence of Philip . under their roof, the glamour of the tale as it fell from his lips, cast a spell over her. She was a kindly soul. too. and tears gathered in her eyes at some portions of the recital. "What a pity it is that your mother died, she murmured when he had ended. The words endeared her to Philip in stantly. A worldly, grasping woman would hare thought of nothing sare the vista of .wealth opened up for her husband and herself. Not so Mrs. Abingdon. If anything, she was somewhat afraid of the responsibilities proposed to be undertaken by her spouse, to whom she was devoted. The magistrate did not promise definitely that night to accept the position offered to him. He would think over the matter. lie could retire on a

pension at any time. This he would now do without delay, and rbilip could certainly count on his friendship and advice, while his house would always be open to him. Meanwhile he would give one word of advice Intrust no human being with the power to sign any binding document without his (Philip's) con sent Then it would be difficult for any one to deal unscrupulously with him. The boy went away at a late hour, lie left behind him an exceedingly per. plexed couple, but he felt that when Mr. Abinsdon had time to assimilate the facts and realize the great scope of the work before him there was little doubt be would gladly associate himself with it. At the hotel a telegram awaited him; Hare realised for fifty-two thousand. Returning Monday. ISAACSTEIN. Here was the final proof, if proof were wanting. Philip was a millionaire many times over. CHAPTER Xin. K ALL, strongly built man, aged about forty-fire, but looking older by reason of his grlszled hair and a face seamed with hardship, a man whose prominent eyes Imparted an air of alert intelligence to an oTTerwIse'heavy sndbrUtaT counted . nance disfigured by a broken nose stood on the north side of the Mile End road and looked fixedly across the street at a fine building which dwarfed the mean bouses on either hand. He had no need to ask what It was. Carved in stone over the handsome arch which led to an interior covered court was Its title. 'The Mary Ansoa Home For Destitute Boys." A data followed, a date ten years eld. The observer was puzzled. He gazed -up and down the wide thoroughfare with the manner of one who asked himself: "Now, why was that built there T A policeman strolled leisurely along the pavement but to him the man addressed no question! Apparently unconscious ot the constable's observant glance, be still continued to scrutinize the great pile of brick and stone which thrust its splendid campanile into the warm sunshine of an April day. Beneath the name was an inscription: "These are tbey which passed through great tribulation." A queer smile did not improve the man's expression as he read the text "Tribuletlon! That's it." be continued. 'Tve bad ten years of it And It started somewhere about the end of that fine entrance too. I wonder where Sailor is. and that boy. He's a man now. mebbe twenty-six or so, if he's alive. Oh. I hope he's alive! I hope he's rich and healthy and engaged or married to 4 nice young woman! If I've managed to live in purgatory for ten long years, a youngster like him should be able to pull through with youth and strength and a bagful of diamonds." Without turning bis hesd he became aware that the policeman had -halted at some little distance. "Of course I've got the mark on me," said the man savagely to himself. "He's spotted me all right Well. 111 let him see I don't care for him or any of his breed. I never did care, and If too late to begin now. He crossed the road, passed between two fine Iron gates standing hospitably open and paused at the door of the porter's lodge, where a stalwart commlsslonnaire met him. "nave you called to see one of the boys?" said the official cheerfully. "No; I'm a stranger. It's a good many years since I was in these parts before. In those days there used to be a mews here and some warehouses at the back, with a few old shops" "Oh. I expect so, but that is long before my time. The Mary Anson borne was founded ten years ago, and it took two years to build. It's one of the finest charities in London. Would you like to look round?" "Is that allowed ? "Certainly. Everybody Is welcome. If you go In by that side door there, you'll find an old man who baa nothing to do but take visitors to the chief departments. Bless your heart, we lose half our boarders that way. People come here, sec the excellences of the training we give and offer situations to boys who are old enough." The man appeared to be surprised by the commlssionnaIres affability. He did not know that civility and kindness were essential there if any employee would retain an excellent post He passed on, measuring the tessellated court with a backward sweep of the eye. In the sunlit street beyond the arch stood the policeman. The visitor grinned again, an nnamiable and sulky grin, and vanished. The policeman crossed over. "What Is that chap after? he Inquired. "Nothing special," was the answer. "Last time he was here the place was a mews, be said." (Continued.) DreQG Well Be weO dressed. There is a certain correct style about salts made by Emmons Tailoring

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