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Show TK work Never could, Dolores? he reflated, and his voice wag very deep and tender. No," said Dolores, slowly, as tbs looked up with a great light on her face, as if a sudden revelation had I never come to her "No, DtcK, man Dr. "Dick bad made of getting into the window. TAVERN. f' Th Tavm Is Vripht and arm and And the tiaveltrs laugh a thv sit ai t a Prtest and courtesan, ladjr ai.d lofdj Croad together the Ktmlng board, Jester and judge free the red me brim -Outside the roads are far and dim' . 4k The Taern ta'k la loud and high. Honors and jealousies, minstrels, Politics iltasure, and, loud aboe The dominant note U a cry for loe, et frdui to hts neighbor a mvaterj 'till Dark Is. the night across the Mil Each Some Each Keft Each come In tlone to the tatteis and some Tfrn In gold, Dolorrs put her arms on the table ami hid her face in them. Dr. Dlck'a arms weie also occupied. md Doloi ii after a min"Die!;, ute ' I ve been a stubborn goose. I felt so suirv and it set ined to me I torn so had I) that 1 had ti sated onght- thought I blow Vou loo well Doloies," said the dm tor. with a tare very close to heis "to belli vr that vou ever Ami we have really loved tha1 man lost three whole viars The wedding anniveisarv celehia tion was a gieat success and friends and relatives ante from lar and near. Dolorts looked as pieu as a picture ever and nunc unlike het eame-tha- u Never had bln been so cay and lively. There was to he a repetition of the marriage ceremony it seemed, later in the evening, for suddenly the company was silenced by the strains of the weddinR march. In through one door tame the minister in his gown, and down the stairs came Mr. and Mrs. Drummond, and following them Dolores and Dr Du k Doloies has on her mothers wedding gown and veil, whispered one of the relatives. this woman to be Who giveth married to this man? read the minister from his book, and the astonished guests saw 'that the father s and mother had separated, leaving the young couple in the center, and It was the hand of Dolores which her father was giving to Dr. Dick. "Well, did yon ever?" gasped the It takes Doflighty young cousin. lores Drummond to do things In a hurry, whether it is to be an old maid ail her life or to be married without a wedding card of a wedding present." M. A. Taft in Philadelphia Ledger. -- old aa, gma in rue on hia lomly lacs or his doublet gav ste;s alone on the v.ide ihrtthhold-Outsidthe night is black and toldl of his could 1 e guests at the lavtrn door Htath speeds them forth to return no more With the stirrup cup that all must drain The last dark brew of tears and paiu, Death tom us his lips to th bitbr rim -Outsj.de the loads are and dim Ethel Watts Mumlotd in Eipplncotf s Magattn Mfc greets the . "Dcloref' Secret Sorrotv If there was one thing more inconDrummond gruous about Dolores than her name it was the generally accepted feeling among her friends that her life was blighted by a secret ful. Dr. Dick leaned against the window a smile. and Dolores looked Again Dr. Dicks lips came together, Her name was certainly a mis- and he seemed to be saying somenomer. It was always a mystery to thing between his teeth, though he the uninitiated that Mtb. Drummond,, made no sound For nearly ten minwholesome, handsome, sensible and utes he stood without a word. Then cheerful, should have chosen Dolores he spoke, and there was a grim look a a fit name to be given to her pretty about his chin which made it look little blonde daugher But christened more determined than Dolores own, with it she was. a tiny, retKfaeed mor'Dolorts," he said, why is it that you never icak of Marxf Don't you sel, with no pronounced characteristics. But In a few months she had think it would be better for yoii; developed into the daughter she might have been expected to be. If that mother eer regretted the dolotous name selected tor her child, she would have been the last one to say so. And If, again, with her daughter grown to womanhood, she had a slightly superstitious feeling that the name had something to do with the troubles which came to her still she said not a word. Strangers looked a second time at It was Dolores for pure pleasure. not that she was a beauty, but she was so wholesome and healthful, and, to all appearances, so perfectly happy and contented with life that it was restful to see her. And why of all peo-- , pie she should have been chosen as the victim of a secret sorrow it waa hard to tell. It came about In this way. As Dolores grew to womanhood lovers came to her as they will to every attractive girl. Not so many as to some, perhaps, for she was what her friends called a marrying girl." While she was a general favorite there was never a long line of admirers followIve been a stubborn goose. ing In her wake, but the few who don you think it would relieve your were devoted to her loved her with a serious purpose, one of thecs was feelings a little? Dolores gasped. It was not often Jabez Marx, professor of Latin and that shq bad lost her equilibrium, but Greek In the college of the town. There were other younger men the pie she was bolding trembled viowho found Dolores fair to gaze upon, lently, and to save it she set It down She turned and while Marx W'as more frequently heavily upon the table. and white, then red again. She at the house, Dolores was more often red in trembling hands and took the with the others Among these was carried itpieto the oven. Di(k Richmond, who young Dr. "He was a fine fellow, continued lived next door to the Drummonds I and whom Dolores had known all her the doctor, apparently unnoticing. knew him in some ways better than life. I remember him Matters were in this state when, yon did, Dolores, when be first came here when I waa one day, while Dolores was away from home on a visit, Marx, who was a little feiiow. Then heI taught me of apoplectic build, died suddeuly. all the I.atin and Greek know. He was a good instructor. He would Dolores came home for the funeral, railier read I atin and Greek than eat wept bitter tears of regret at her hts dinner. Made you feci something treatment of this lost friend, and then I could read same the Why, way. and there, it was said, made vows of Horace with that big eternal maidenhood. It was a great fellow by thein hour the chair before me. surprise to every one. If she had - Thensitting nice little house of his that loved Jabez Marx she had concealed In the professors colony on the colcan who read the but tnen, it well; We fellows used to lege grounds! heart of a girl? over and see him sometimes. That No one ever advised Dolores when go was before I lost my college leading It was known that her mind was and could look upon a profesmade up. Still It was a shame, and strings sor as an .ordinary man. We used Dick" said Dr. of something young to The pipes with him. the kind one warm February morn- wlioiesmoke was saturated with pipe house ing as he jumped tho fence and saun- smoke. You would have made short tered Into the Drummonds yard. The work of those pipes, Dolores. expression of his mouth looked as It looked as if Dolores would make short work of the pies. Her fingers had suddenly become thumbs. Shs her overturned things needlessly, face was very red, and there were tears in her eyes which might have been tears of grief; they looked more like those of anger. . It must be hard for you to pas the little Louse.-DolQrecontinued the doctor, "and think that if things had not been as they were you would be living there now, perfectly happy, with perhaps a littie Marx Dick! Dolores eyes were blazing now, but the light weBt out, leaving an expression of hurt and wounded She had delicacy upon her face. grown very white cow, and she sat down trembling.-Yo- u won't mtnd telling about him after a little, said the doctor enoour-aglngland it will really be a re Uef to your feelings, you krill find. It would be a comfort to you to talk to some one who knew him well There is a great deal In the familiar name of any one you love. Biswas a good name, Jabes Dolores waa making pies, Dick! th word came with almost if he had something else between his a shriek. You know 1 never did call teeth, but If he did no one else heard him by such a name; you know 1 never would, you know I I never abont it . Dolores was cooking. Mr. and Mrs. could" nevef "Never could. Dolores, Drummond were, to celebrate a wedFor an jrathletlc young ding anniversary, and the relatives could? Borrow. , were coming from far and near to be present, and there would be a houseout-wit- h VERY QUICK. ,A Serious Problem. Sh a jrc at question, " said Flutterby, and he fat Sown mid way of the stall's to consi?r it "What?' snapped bi wife, who Was ws?af at the head to evplum it was 3 a, . "There Till two' of you tip zlieie Problem it have I been taking too many dshhks or hub marry in too many Wivn? Washington Times f Something Wrong. Maria. said old Crowells, "dot, t I allowr y enough pin money ?" "Yes, tkai." replied the other haif of the step n is "My allowance amide." Thffl Vhy is it, continued Crowells, that! can never find a pin about the plsct when 1 happen to want one. Foot and Mouth Disease. "Look tt the way babys working his mouft, exclaimed Mrs Newman. Now, ke proposes to put hia foot in it. Hm replied her husband, grumpily. "Hereditary. That's what 1 did when 1 Newsboy Extry! Extry! All bout de terrible explosion! Country (as a terrific noise is heard) Whats that noise, boy? Newsboy Dat de explosion. Here de Extry, all about It. proposed. UNFORTUNATE. VERY Contributing to Archaeology. Master of ceremonies It It possible to lift the cornerstone again? Master mason I am afraid not. sir. Why. Master of yecemonles 1 left my bat In the receptacle with the records. Master mason Never mind, air. It will be of Infinite use to the future historian. Th Winner. played an Interesting game ot cards with Helen last night, What kind of "a hand did yoe ' hold? Pink. You mean red. Who ever .heard of pink cards? This Im not speaking of cards. was Helens hand. 1 ONE ON MR, BOWEN. t Lack S' of Appropriate Rliment Him In Painful Position. -- Put A Western senator brought to the capitol yesterday a good story about Minister Bowen, which the minister himself recently told at a dinner. I was asked some days after I arrived here In Washington, said Mr. Bowen, why I had stuck so closely to my rooms at the hotel, and had not showed myself around town. The reply was a rather painful one, but nevertheless fully truthful. It was because I hadnt the clothe." Thereupon Mr. Bowen told how h had been commissioned to hasten north suddenly and without opportunity to provide himself with the heavier wearing apparel necessary for residence In a cold climate. As soon as he reached town he put a local tailor to work upon an outfit. The hardship of the situation was that Mr. Bowen had ordered some raiment from Ixmdon.and this was coming across the Atlantic In a British bottom, which was one of the very first ships to be held up by the blockading fleet of the allies. There was no help for It, and Mr. Bowens London clothes, such as are necessary for proper appearance In polite society, are still somewhere in South America. He had reason, therefore, for being personally grateful when the blockade was raised and his clothes had an opportunity to go forward to Caracas. Washington Post. The Boy. Where are they? the ft lends of my childhood enchanted The clear, laughing eyes looking back In my own. And the warm, chubby fingers my palms have ao wanted, As when we raced over Pink pastures of clover. And mocked the quails whir and the bumble bees drone? the broeres of time blown thelf blossomy faces Forever adilft down tlie years that are flown? Am 1 never to see them romp back to their places, Where over the meadow. In sunsnlne and shadow. The meadow larks trill and the bumble bees drone? Have Where are they? Ah! dim in tha dust - ... ilea tire clover; The whlppoorwtlle call has a sorrowful tone. And the doves I heve wept at It over and over I want the glad lustre Of youth, and the cluster Of faces aeliep where the bumbie beet - - droffe. James Whitcomb Riley. Balancing the Account. Mary Is so dreadfully made I should think she'd be afraid up. that would find It out her conscience is perfectly easy. She discovered the other day that the pearls he sent her are all Mr. 8asherly Oh, artificial. Looking Ahead. "What will you do for your s porters if you are elected?" "Oh, answered the easy and fable politician, T!1 start righ and promise T lf w term." put a piece of wedding cake under my pillow to dream irother exchanged it for llmburger cheese." on and my little "Well, what happened?" "I dreamed that I was burled alive." Strength Needed. dont see INGENIOUS. All in Use. I jt was a little colored Iv sechw. why officers army should be required to h They dont have to do any 1 "No, but they have to carry k medals. T I them something UuFATLAdCCtJaiLJeL town in the fit South. Why are all tho barber shops closed? asked the puzzled stranger. ' It a holiday? Kind of a holiday, replied an old dtrky. "Deys a monstrous cakewalk going on in de town hail, en all de rszohs are in use. Just Like Russell. said the old apple Yis sor, , thlHr'wpples is two fur sor. 5 worn-is- , cents, a, three for five, said the them. "WellO! well, an how comes It jero way over here, so far away from Wall street, Mr. Sage?" Philadelphia Press. Give me eld and man, Ill take , New Considerations. , ' So you are nnj self about tho ratio silver? "No, answered what I want to see concerning yourbetween gold and the rural voter; now is some defi-fit- s and satisfactory relationship between a five dollar hill and a ton of bits and a pound of coal, or two beef. - Foreign Critic. That was a funny comment the Frenchman made on South Rodrlck Dakota. Making a Lawn. Van Albert Indeed! The lawn should be the first cure in 5 Rodrlck Yes, he said there were any home-grounsays Country Life in so many grass widows out there the All effective planting of America. slate looked like an asparagus bed. 6hrubs and plants has relation to this foundation. Homelikeness depends 1 Welcome Sight also upon it Graaa will gfow "Tuese are th days, said the Janto be sure, but mere grass does not make a lawn. You must hare a itor philosopher, "phen a man wud bov a coal cart m front of his sod; and this sod must grow better father souse than a 110,000 automobile." every year. This means good and deep preparation of the land in the begini A Friendly Suggestion. ning, rich soil, fertilizing each year, Joe Im afraid Mbs Hilverton does-- a and mending where the sod t look with favor on my suit becomes thin. Usually we water bur Fred Then Its up to you to patron-b- e lawns too much, making the grass some other tailor. shallow-rooteand causing it to fail early. Every inducement should be made for the grass roots to go down. Shining Examples. ' Why did the macsgcrrefuse to allow baldheaded men tn the front 'Stringing ths Old Folks. Ht Harix Hev yew heerd ennything row? asked the ragtime soubrette. -- refracted the Their shiny-pat- e; from yewr eon sense he went tew th rsya of the calcium - light, .from .the city? " Si Oatbln Yes; he writ that he was stage, answered the sweet singer. carry in purty near everything afore him. Matter of Will. HI Harix What fer kind Uv a job Smiles Will power Is a great thing. bfci be? Sow I have sufficient will power to Si Oatbln He's work in in sum big either keep on drinking or stop. think lie foundry; a hash foundry,"! Giles Yes, Ive noticed that every v - sed it wus. " 7 time you see a saloon you stop. - any-wher- e, d -- Mother Your father has had ths cuckoo clock It Stops crying "cuckoo! r Daughter What does It do then? Mother It says goodnight fixed so that at llcteck, . The Weigh of It Hlx The total coal output ot this country exceeds 1,000,000 tons annually. Th Slow Wooer. I notice, said the slow .wooer, "that the extreme cold .weather has been fatal to a great many sheep , Dlx "I should think, said the girl, her That is the output ' of the mine. Tbs output of the retail deal- patience being shout exhausted, "that ers exceeds 2,000,000 tons." you would be afraid to venture Out His Location. Stats of Matrimony. "I - think Charlie - Stayer is just Why does be always refer to bis about right. divorce proceedings as 'Utah extra- "Well, I dont know. If be thinks ditlon papers? he's going to marry Mist Gotrox, 1 "Because they will remove hia should judge that he's just about left. from & state' of matrimony.. T r |