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a * ' fT'y IrFowler's ik ® xj * SK XN ! x XNK By M. B. MANWELL K vfx v CHAPTER VIII. A few hours later Temple-Dene was ablaze with lights that flashed down on a brilliant ficeno. Dinner was just I over , and the gentlemen as well as the t ladles had deserted the dining room ; * / ifor outside , under the solemn Christ- pas stars , and drawn up In a semi circle on the snow-covered terrace , were the mummers shouting In coarse unison an old world catch : "God rest you , mercy gentlemen. Let nothing you dismay ! " In the large hall , where the vivid holly berries blazed red on the steel armor of the knightly figures , and In festoons on the tapestried walls , a good ly company was assembled the house party of guests , with a background of the domestic of the establishment. "And this Is England , and an Eng lish Christmas eve ! " A pair of small , thin hands were childishly clapped. "Oh , 1 never dreamed It would be so lovely , so delightful ! " A broad smile went round , for the excited speaker was the bride. V "Wonders will never cease , " silently thought Gervis he , as stood amazed. T Gladdy had since the afternoon thrown off the stupor of melancholy that so often oppressed her now and puzzled her husband. She had been at dinner V , the gayest of the party , , all smiles and merry quips. "I wish Ansdell could just see her now , " said Gervis to himself. "The old chap would stare. He'd have to swal- Qow his dismal croakings about decline | and wasting away. She's as merry as ! a cricket ! " But Ansdell could not see the trans formation , for he had shut himself up immediately on arriving with a tre- jmendous headache ; and it seemed as if 'Gladdy In his absence had lifted her self as a plant raises Its head after the > storm has passed. Even wilful , the bride had escaped ifrom the elders of the party Lady Jane and the stately dowagers. She would have none of their wearisome congratulatory speeches. There was Ibut one person In all Temple-Dene 'Gladdy ' wanted , and that was Leila Desmond , to whom the bride had taken a wild fancy. She would have none by her side but Leila ; and Syb watched the pair with glowering eyes that smouldered wrathfully. They stood , these two , in the fore ground of the warm , dazzlingly bright interior , conspicuous figures , for both wore white. At the bride's throat and in her curly hair diamonds sparkled ; while Leila , in her dead-white crape , simply made frock , had not a single ornament save her own sweet smile and a bunch of dewy , heavy-headed Christmas roses fastened in the folds of her bodice. ' "I love your dear " old-fashioned Christmas customs , " went on Gladdy. But this time it was for Leila's ear only she spoke , and she squeezed her new friend's hand under cover of her satins and laces as the two girls stood close side by side. "I've read heaps about the way you keep Christmas in the old country , and I know that old legend in verse , 'The Mistletoe Bough. ' " "Oh , do you ? " Leila turned her soft eyes on the bride. "Then , you * { s know , Gervis would tell you that many people think the tragedy actually hap pened here at Temple-Dene ? " "N no ! " Gladdy gasped. Then she added : "Gervis did not tell me. I wonder he did not. " Gervis. it seemed , had told his new wife next to nothing about the old home of his ancestors. "Oh , well , we are not exactly sure , you know , " said Leila , hesitatingly ; "but there is a tradition that a bride of the family was lost , and found dead 4 in an old black-oak chest which stands T > in the gallery up yonder. " She pointed to the gallery running / . round the large hall. JJk' "And many people firmly believe she was the Ginevra of the poem. But of course it is only hearsay , we are not positive. " "I must see it ! Oh , I must ! Please I1 ! take me at once ! " And Gladdy caught up her satin skirts to rush off. \ "Wait , Mrs. Templeton please wait a few moments ! " urged Leila , laying x her hand gently on the American girl's round , white arm. "The mummers are all village folk who have known us and Gervis all their lives. They would be terribly hurt if you ran away be fore the carols are finished. " It was Leila all over to be ever thoughtful of the feelings of others. "But I always do just what I've a mind to do ! " said Gladdy , half fret fully. "You shall see the old oak chest to morrow , Mrs. Templeton , I promise you that , " said Leila , much as she would have sought to pacify a frac tious child. And Gladdy , docile enough where she loved and already she loved Leila turned with smiling eyes to the half-circle of upturned rustic faces out on the snow under the stars. Presently Gladdy , pink and tremu lous , "was led out upon the steps to bow her thanks. "Her be rare and sweet to look upon , and that happy ! Gil bless she , we do say ! " the whisper went round among the mummers. "But Mister Gervis , he do look grave , ie do , same's he had the weight o' all England on his shoulders , " some body added. And there were one or two head-shakes , for we can't keep our heart secrets locked up from our Ft neighbors quite as securely as we may Imagine we do. "Listen ! " cried a voice from the hall. "Hark to the joybells ! They've begun to peal. " From the distant villages and ham lets round came at one and the same moment a passionate peal of joy. "The happy bolls across the snow , " telling once again the happy story to weary , sin-laden humanity that unto each and all a Savior was born ! For a few moments there was a lit tle hush. The gay throng stood still and silent , just as did the shepherds on that first Christmas eve the world ever saw. Humanity held its breach in the face of the "glad tidings of great joy. " And now , as then , the hush was followed by a burst of joy ful song the mummers' carol : All glory be to God on high. And on the earth be peace ; Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men Begin and never cease. "Amen , " murmured Leila's low , sweet voice. And she raised wet eyes to the Christmas stars above. Tonight she could once again say , "God is good , God is good ! " for to her sore heart the Comforter had come , the Christ-Child , with "healing on His wines. " To Gervis Templeton , as he gave her one glance , it was as though he gazed on the face of an angel. There was that in its holy , rapt look to help him on the right path. "Gladdy" he moved to his wife's side "I must take you indoors. This sort of night air is not good for you. " A fragile , almost wasted little figure it was that he led into the house , and pitying eyes followed it. "She's not long for this world ; any body can see that , " the whisper went round. "Oh , nonsense ! " Lady Jane , as she caught it , frowned. "Everybody knows that American girls are like thistle down to look at , but they are wiry enough for all that ; they make old women with the best of us. " "In a general way yes ; but as re gards Mrs. Templeton , Lady Jane , you must face the fact that she is handi capped by a constitution so frail , and a temperament so highly strung , that any sudden shock might kill her ! " "Mr. Ansdell ! Glad to see you have recovered. " Lady Jane wheeled round , to find the scientist , clad in irreproachable eve ning dress , at her elbow. His dark eyes were intently following the bride's drooping figure ; for , oddly enough , Gladdy felt one of her miserable fits of depression stealing over her. "What is it ? Are you chilled ? " anx iously asked Gervis , when he got her into the deserteu drawing room. "I don't know yes. I wish that man had stayed in his room , he frightens me ! " gasped Gladdy , faintly. "What man ? You don't mean Ans dell ? The poor old chap would do any mortal thing for you , Gladdy ! " Ger vis said , amazed. "Oh , of course he would ! Oh , no. no ! I didn't mean that. I want" there was a pause "I want Leila. " A few minutes later Gladdy was in her own room , her new friend's soft arms round her. "You are over-tired , Mrs. Temple- ton , " Leila's soft , rich voice was sayIng - Ing almost tenderly , for her heart was strangely drawn to this woman she who ought to be the richest and hap piest woman on earth , for had she not Gervis ? Leila already knew instinct ively that the bride was miserably un happy. "I am not strong , " said Gladdy , pres ently. "I was always a weak thing , and I'd no mother to see to me , you know. But I never was like this be fore. It is since the night of the fire on the prairie. Perhaps I got a shock. Leila , I hate black eyes , don't you ? Black , deep pools , that seem to hold all that is evil and bad in their depths ? " "Oh , no ! " Leila's own dark-blue eyes widened apprehensively. Could Gladdy be delirious ? Was she on the verge of some fever ? "I rather admire dark eyes , they flash and sparkle so grandly. " She spoke calmly , as if to reassure the trembling girl beside her. "I don't mean dark eyes. I mean eyes black as pools of ink , cruel eyes , that hold your very soul in a grip of iron. Leila , such eyes have a wicked power. Their owner could make one commit any crime , perhaps even mur der ! Oh , that's why I feel such an agony of fear at times ! Suppose I did something ! " Leila drew her brows together in bewilderment. "Dear , I can't think where you can have seen such eyes. But there's one thing I know. Supposing the powers of evil are suffered to tempt or force us to be their tools , I know and be lieve that the powers of good God the Father and God the Son are far stronger , and that with Their help we can safely resist all evil influences. " "You mean to tell me your faith is so real , so intense ? " Gladdy bent forward until her thin , sharp little face touched the soft round of Leila's cheek. "Why , yes ! " was the astonished an swer. To doubt for Leila would be to question whether the sun rose each day to gladden the earth. "And you you also believe in God's goodness ? How can we listen to the story the joy- bells are telling and feel one scrap or doubt ? " ' 'I wish I were real good , like you , " sighed Gladdy. "Leila , do you know sometimes , quite lately , a strong feel ing has come to me that iny life will bo a short one ? I haven't enough stamina In me to live. " She stretched out her thin little hands to warm them at the blaze of the wood fire. Leila gazed from them to her In profound amazement. Was this how a happy bride talked , then ? And on Christmas eve , too , when the thought of Christmas peace was warming each heart. "Shall I send Gervis to you ? " she said , softly , wondering a little at her own strength. But Gladdy , unheeding , continued to stare wistfully into the leaping blaze , and the Christmas bells pealed on through the frosty air. CHAPTER IX. Christmas day , with its happy greet ings and Its gifts , its peaceful services. Its feasting of the poor and Its great home dinner , was drawing to a close. It was night , and the merrymakings at their height. The old mansion of Temple-Dene , every nook and cranny of it , was filled with guests , who had come from far and near , bidden to the festivities. Round a monster Christmas tree danced happy children , eager to grasp the gifts dealt out to them by Santa Glaus , a stately figure , snow-covered and holly-decked , sham icicles hang ing from his hair and beard , nobody guessing that under the disguise was Gervis himself. He , and Gladdy also , had thrown themselves with chijdish glee into the evening's amusements ; while Leila and little Syb , fairly exhausted by the toll of decorating the hall , the gallery and the numerous rooms , were well con tent to look on at the revels In which the whole establishment , guests and servants alike , wore joining. There was one exception , however. In the quiet , distant library , Fran cis Templeton sat among his dumb friends , the long row of books. He alone , the master "of the house , was absent from the Christmas rejoicings. Never more would he mingle with his fellow men. But in the revelry now at its height he was not even missed. "We must have 'Sir Roger de Cover- ley" and then supper ! " at last cried Lady Jane. It was so long since the poor lady had tasted the joy of entertaining her neighbors that she threw herself into the business of the moment with gen uine zest. "My dear ! " She seized the skirts of Gladdy's silver brocade dress as the girl fled past with a couple of flushed , eager children , one on each side. The bride had apparently cast off her mel ancholy of the previous night , and was radiantly gay. "You must dance 'Sir Roger' with Barnes , our good old but ler , you know. You must , really ! " in sisted Lady Jane. "Oh , but Mith Templeton ith going to show uth the big black box where the poor lady was shut up dead ! " lisped a fair-haired boy in blue velvet and point lace. "Never mind , little man , I'll take you up to the gallery after the dance is over. " Gladdy stooped to kiss the disap pointed , rosy mouth. Presently the whole company who were not dancers crowded close to see the popular , old-fashioned dance' led off by the dainty , fragile bride , in her gleaming jewels and shimmering gown , and the venerable , white-haired Barnes , the trustiest of the Temple- Dene retainers. At the opposite end of the two long rows of dancers was Leila Desmond , trails of scarlet holly berries on her white gown and in her sunny hair , her partner being the small boy in blue velvet. Gladdy's lisping admirer. ( To > be continued. ) THE BASHFUL MAN. Needlessly Alarmed the Young Covering' Ills Grip. A bashful young man had sat for some time in the terminal station at Philadelphia , waiting for his train to be announced. His grip he had shoved under his seat. Finally he jumped up and sought the train announcer for the third time. He was told that his train time had at last arrived. Then the young man remembered his grip/which he had left under the seat in the wait ing1 room. Hurrying back , he was amazed to find a beautiful girl occupy ing the place he had left a moment be fore. His grip was hidden by her skirts and the ibashful young man saw no way of getting at it. He feared that he would miss his train , so he decided to speak to the young lady. Strutting up to her in a flustered stale , his in tention to politely ask her to allow him to get his grip was forgotten and he blurted out with : "Pardon me , lady , but you are sitting on a nail and might tear your dress. " With a bound the girl was out of the seatwhen the young man grabbed his grip and fairly ran through , the waiting room and to his train. The girl blushed as others sit ting near giggled and she , too , hurried out to the train shed and waited there for her train. > cecl 2fot "Wire Boxes. The western classification committee , in session at Hot Springs , Ark. , has decided not to require the wjring of boxes containing boots and shoes , mil linery goods and other small articles. A protest from Milwaukee shippers made by Secretary H. B. Wllkins of the Mer&bants andManufacturers' as sociation , was the cause of action. Milwaukee Journal. / St ' $ Jl t2 JJt&VeJ > &JUJ O ? i < J Jo w - eState State Capital Observations. Expressions Emulative for the Good of Republican Supremacy. Mitch interest is centered in the re- eeption and ball to be given Governor Dietrich on the evening of .January 3d , the former to he held in the governor's mansion and the latter in the audito rium. It will he a state function with brilliant trimmings , and as it is an al most forgotten custom in Nebraska , the affair will no doubt hot a very lively pace for many social gatherings during the legislative session. The local committee having charge of the arrangements for the reception and ball are Messrs. , T. T. Dorgan , E. C Rewick and .7. C. Seacrest , members of the Commercial clnb who are acting in con junction with the following gentle men from the governor's staff : Messrs. J. C. Miles of Hastings , C. .T. Bills and G. E. Jenkins of Fairbury , Charles M. Kcefer , Lincoln , and Dr. .1. Cameron Anderson of Omaha. It is the inten tion to make the ball an event of great prominence which will be attended by people from every portion of the state , and an occasion which will not only do great honor to Governor Dietrich but also reflect great credit upon the state at large. fc HE Charles Weston , state auditor-elect , beyond announcing the selection of II. A. Babcock as insurance deputy , said none of the remainder of his office force could be announced. He says he has them in mind but is not yet ready to give the names to the public. Mr. Weston \va very generally sought af ter by his friends all day. In the eve ning he renewed acquaintances made while regent of the state university at the faculty i-eception given to the chancellor. Mr. Weston will move to Lincoln for his term when he comes down next week for the state officers' meeting on December 14. His daxigh- ter is in school near Chicago and he has no family beside. ' The position of insurance deputy is of great importance and the selection of Mr. Rabcock is said to be acceptable to old line and fraternal companies alike. Mr. IJabcock was state auditor for two terms , being elected in 1885. He was succeeded by T. II. Uenton in 1S30. He was insurance deputy sev eral j-ears ago for a short period. * * . The rumor to'the effect that Gov. Dietrich would not occupy the palatial state mansion was regretted on all sides , but the report seems to have emanated from an irresponsible source as it is his excellency's intention to not only occupy the mansion but dame rumor is responsible for the little morsel of gossip that ere the end of the governor's term of ofiice he will have added the first lady of the state to share it with him. One thing can be set down in the program as a certainty. Society will have quite a number of invitations to participate in some very swell receptions as the governor's daughter is a budding belle who. with Mrs. Colonel Miles , herself a social figure , will certainly set society circles in a whirlpool of happy anticipation. fc t Governor-elect Dietrich was in Lin coln Wednesday of last week for a short time and at the close of the day announced that he had selected M. C. Walker of Norfolk , steward of the in sane hospital in that place. Dr. II. S. Hell of Kearney was named as physic ian at the state industrial school for boys at Kearney and William Haupt- man of Genoa \vas named as chaplain of the same school. Mr. Ilauptman will also have charge of the military instruction at the school as he is an ex perienced military man. He is at pres ent pastor of the Congregational church at Genoa. The announcement also came that Frank E. Moores. mayor of Omaha , will be a member of the governor's military staff. VL This spirit is manifested in the fight for adjutant general. Prominent can didates have brought all possible pres sure to bear upon the governor , but lie intimates that he will be governed by what he can hear concerning the qualifications of the candidates" ofiice. Three prominent candidates n ° w.for adMant : general are Major KillSan of Columbus. Capt. P. James Cosgrave of Lincoln , and Captain Hol- lingsworth of Beatrice. Each gentle man has many backers and very few opponents. It is pretty well settled that nothing will be done with this ap pointment till the institutions are dis posed of. . * State warrants numbering from 60,931 to 01.310. amounting to 550,000 have been called by the treasurer. Interest on these warrants ceased on the atli. V. , Headquarters of aspirants for state senatorship have been established so far as follows : E. H. Henshaw. cx- overnor Crounse and D. E. Thomp son , Lindell hotel , while Mr. Meikle- john has fitted up a private house at Fifteenth and M. * * rcrry S. Heath , secretary of the re publican national committee , passed through Lincoln recently en route to Washington from the west. M. Heath was over elated with conditions as he found them since election and in re marking among other things said : "There is more rejoicing in Nebraska than any place I visited , and when you find a people redeeming a state after the experience of those in Nebraska you can put them down as the best of sound government citizens. They will give the sountry two United States senators ct ? ihe pure republican type. " As a general proposition those be > 1 acquainted with the methods of Gov ernor-elect Dietrich say he is eliminat ing from the race all applicants for the responsible positions in the insti tutions who by tlu-ir age appear to have passed the progressive tune of life. This brings new life and energy into the management of the institu tions which will be more than appre ciated by those most intimately con nected with them. * . From all sides comes the information that Mr. Dietrich lias the faculty of stating in a very concise manner to applicants for position just how the laud lays in their particular locality. There is no mincing of words such as brought untold -agony upon Governor Poynter when he was staving off the hosts of office seekers. On the con trary , Mr. Dietrich informs candidates plainly whether their quest is hopeless. . . The governor is not paying mucn at tention to recommendations coining from men outside of the line of work to which the candidates are seeking appointment. As an instance , it is stated that prominent politicians out side of Grand Army circles said some good words for a certain candidate for heart of one of the soldiers' homes. Mr. Dietrich is reported to have in formed them that their word in that matter would not count. He wanted to hear from the soldiers and those who knew what they were talking about. about."A " ° "A Congresman E. J. Uurkett is now 5 < i Washington. Upon his arrival in the White City he was the recipient of hearty handshakes and congratula tions by his friends. Mr. Uurkett will be able to do more for Nebraska in the way of getting appropriations for needed public buildings this session of congress than he did during the last , owing to the fact that the affairs of the country are in the hands of men who believe in its upbuilding ft * . The senatorial fight is experiencing a slight lull , and ofiice seekers are having an inning , but in a few days it is expected the race for the senator- ships will be on in full force. Mem bers of the next legislature are ex pected to be in Lincoln frequently from now on for conferences with po litical leaders. D. E. Thompson has his workers on the field at all times , and the other candidates are commenc ing to line up. * * > . The retiring state trasurer has just filed his quarterly statement ending November 30. It is estimated that after all disbursements have been made the actual amount of cash Treas urer Mescrve will have on hand to turn over to his successor will be less than § 150,000. The amounts on hand n the several funds are as follows : General fund. . . . , $ 49,594.4 Sinking 50,105.31 ! Permanent school 105,908.68 Temporary school 297,047.90 Permanent university 2,020.87 Agricultural college endow' . 22,274.38 Temporary university 1,100.70 State relief 115.41 Hospital insane 5,070.00 State library 10,427.83 University cash 29,083.72 Normal library 900.88 Penitentiary special labor. . 202.88 Penitentiary land 2.358.00 Agri. and Median , arts 18,831.80 U. S. Agri. Exp. station 2,153.87 Total . $015,018.34 t fc The appointments so far made on the military staff of the governor arc as follows : C. J. Hills , Fairbury. inspector specter general : J. Cameron Anderson , Omaha , surgeon general : George E. Jenkins Falls City. quartermaster general : aides , M. E. Mills , of McCook , Charles M. Keefer of Lincoln and C. J. Miles of Hastings. . ft James J. Roberts of Lincoln IB slated for a position in the office of Sec retary of State Marsh. Marsh has' practically decided upon the balance of his office force , but the announce ments have not yet been made. . V. An engraved proclamation with a border of mourning has been received at the capitol from Governor Lind of Minnesota. The proclamation was an announcement of the death of Senator Cushman 1C. Davis. Brad P. Cook is to secure a good po sition in the land commissioner's ofiice again , he having held the place before under several republican administra tions. * V. There is some little anxiety in the city and over the state over the prob able reapportionment of representa tives in congress. Nebraska is in the wake of the los < = of one should such action be taken. * . , The aisles between the book racks in the state library been furnished with carpets laid over a soft mat pre paration of crinkled stiff paper that deadens everv sound. There are more or less miss-givings about a girl's affections. TJio IV. C. T. U. ' Latent. A now departure Is proposed by the "Woman's Christian Temperance Unlo.j of Indiana. That body IIUK resolved to present a memorial to the national convention , to bo held at Wawlilngton , D. C. , to create a now department to enforce and maintain the purity of liquors , and that congress bo peti tioned to pass a law that only pure whiskies be Hold at saloons. Instead of adulterated liquors. By the enact ment of such a. law the W. C. T. U. c'oncludCH that the pro tits would he reduced and the saloons would be forc ed to quit business. Proof Tluit ThHr Clotlim Arn New. A traveler just returned from n tour of southern Italy says that ono of the peculiar customs of the peas ants Is the wearing of price marks on new suits of clothes. Whereas In other countries the dealer's ticket and tag are removed the moment a suit w bought , in the sunny too and heel of the European "hoot" they are fastened on the tighter and worn until they fall off. The object of this , presum ably , is to show neighbors that you have new clothes , bought on such a day and costing so much , at So-and- So's. The same travelers says that the Paris boulevards are literally crowded just now with dog barbers. Sweet 1'otiitorft Draw the A veteran provision dealer Is au thority for the statement that nothing will draw rats like sweet potatoes. They seem to be able to smell this toothsome vegetable from afar , and will come in droves wherever sweet potatoes are stored. In proof of hit * assertion , this dealer said that he nev er kept potatoes In his cellar with other vegetables , but placed them up In a dry loft. Having a large cold- storage chest in his cellar , ho had previously tried the experiment of placing a basket of sweet potatoes Inside , and although the rats could not puncture the walls , they did gnaw the woodwork of the chest , trying to get at the tubers. FROM BRYAN'S OWN CITY Come * a Startling Ktorj An Open let ter Tlint Will Caaie u Seoiatlon. LINCOLN , Neb. , Dec. 8. ( Special. ) At No. 2115 0 street , this city. Is the B. & M. wallpaper house. "B. & M. " are the initial letters of the proprie tors. Mr. A. C. Bonsor and Mr. 0. E. Myers. The senior partner , Mr Bon ser , is a well-known and highly re spected citizen , and no ono has ever doubted his truthfulness. It is , there fore , the pronounced opinion in Lin coln and the state generally that the significant and very strong statements made In Mr. Bonsor's letter will go unchallenged. After explaining his willingness that the matter be given the fullest possible publicity In the public interest , Mr. Bonsor proceeds : I have suffered untold misery and pain for over ten years. My kidneys were diseased. I tried many so-called remedies , but they did mo no good. I saw an advertisement of Dodd's Kid ney Pills , and I bought some , and com menced to use them at once. I had not been taking them three days before I began to Improve. For years I had not had one good night's sleep , and before the first box of the Dodd's Kid ney Pills were all used. I could sleep all night without pains. I am now completely cured , and have not a pain or ache left. I cannot recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills too highly , for they are unexcelled as a kidney rem edy. Yours truly , A. C. BONSOR , No. 2115 O street , Lincoln , Neb. Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure. 50c a box. All dealers. The December Atlantic. The December Atlantic contains much notable poetry. It opens with some delightful and hitherto unprint- ed verses by James Russell Lowell , it elsewhere contains "The Bird of Passage , " the grand ode read by Owen Wister at the dedication of the Boston Symphony hall ( already so much discussed ) , which appears here for the first time in its entirety , whih' Stuart Sterne , Hildegarde Hawthorne and others contribute brilliant shorter poems , the whole exhibiting unusual excellence and variety. The number contains Christmas tales and is upon the whole excellent throughout. The December Cpntury will abound in fiction , some of it with a distinc tively holiday flavor. Besides Bertha Runkle's romance of old Paris and Hamlin Garland's tale of today , thorp will be a short story by Henry James called "Broken Wings ; " "The Lace Camisole , " by L. B. Walford , author of "The Baby's Grandmother ; " "A Hired Girl , " by Edwin Asa Dix. au thor of "Deacon Bradbury ; " "Ghosts that Became Famous , " a Christmas fantasy by Carolyn Wells , and "While the Automobile Ran Down , " a Christmas extravaganza by Charles Battell Loomis. "In Lighter \ > m' will include "The Village Store Christmas Eve , " in rhyming couplets , by Robert L. Dodd. Harvard 3Ien from Kveryvrhere Harvard's cosmopolitanism is well il lustrated in the latest catalogue , whJc .shows that her students are drawn from no leas than thirty-nine of * he forty-five states , as well as from Ari zona , Oklahoma and the District of Columbia , Hawaii , Porto Rico , thp Philippines , Cuba. Japan , the Canad ian provinces of Nova Scotia and N < nv Brunswick , Kamchatka , Great Britain France , Germany , Spain , Russia , Bul garia and Norway. Partisan ISaclses Ilarred. Political buttons cannot be worn in Canada during the heat of a campaign This is due to a clause in the dominion franchise act which says that no per son shall exhibit any sign of his po litical faith after the official nomina tions are made. A suspended street car conductor gets no fares. There's always room at the top but few men care to dwell in an attic.