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Twenty-third and J streets Wedensday evening Gene Mayfield umpired the same, the score being 12 to 11 in favor of the striplings
Federal Labor Union No. 7,112 has changed its regular time and place of meeting and will hereafter meet every Friday night at houtsky's hall All members are requested to meet Friday night.

CUBAN COURTS MUST ACT.
Their Duty to see That E.G. Hathbonels Arrested.
Washington, D.C. July 28.- "The secretary of war does not issue orders to courts," replied Secretary Root to the direct question as to whether or not he had given orders for the arrest of E.G. Rathbone, late director of posts in Cuba. He also added that General Wood did not issue orders to the courts of Cuba.
He said the proceeding on the part of General Wood would be according to the same instructions given by the attorney general to a district attorney to proceed with the prosecution of persons charged with offenses against the government. The Bristow report would be made the basis of the prosecution against the persons who were charged with offenses against the postal laws.
It was learned later that General Wood and Acting General Foshes of the Cuban postal service had taken the initial steps already toward bringing the case of ex-Director General Rathbone to the attention of the judicial authorities of Cuba.
Secretary Root's attention was called to alleged charges against Major Black of the engineer department at Havana. It had been published that these charges were made by General Wood. Secretary Root said there was no foundation for the statement, but on the contrary General Wood had spoken highly of the engineer, department in Havana. The expenditures by the engineer department, as well as all other in Cuba, were being investigated, but nothing that would call for any criticism had been found."
AVICE,
By Elia W. Peattie.

(Copyrighted 1900 Daily Store Publishing Company)
Richard Dunkirk measured x feet and two inches in his stocking feet, and could, without effort, expand his chest five and a half inches He was not sure quite how much he could lift, how long he could run nor how strong a man he could throw, because his experience was naturally limited, living as he did, in the heart of a city. where the prowess of selfishness and greed and the ability to grind were the things which counted. He had never forded a river nor climbed a mountain, nor faced the winderness. He had never killed a wild beast. He went his quiet way from the house to the office on a warmed and lighted train, he pushed an electric button whenhe wanted any service button when he wanted any service performed, and was prevented at every turn from showing that he was at all superior to the common run of men.
But he felt that this superiority existed. he was always expecting that his moment would come and then he would utilize the yet untested strength and courage which were his He had no doubt that he would yet know the thrill which heroes feel. And without being vain, it would have been impossible for him to have been unconcious of the great beauty of his face and frame When he swung down the street men envied him for his vigor When he played cricket or tennis or golf he knew just as well as if he had been told that he did it with a verse which other men strove in vain to imitate and which brought the administration of the women frankly into their eyes.
He reckoned on this beauty and strength and grace in helping him to win the love of Advice Ingersoll, and cursed the fate which made the modern wooing tame and dull Why was he not privileged to win this lovely girl by the exercise of courage and skill? Had he chosen his century better he might have had her hand as the trophy of successful joust. As it was, there was nothing from which he might even protect her. The comfortable, well-ordered, lawful time, with its ingenuity and wealth, was her shield and buckler, her strong tower and fortress. He had nothing to do but tamely ask for her love, which she gave with perfect readiness He was deprived even of the excitement of overcoming her resistance Truly, it was a pilant age!
Moreover, everyone approved of the engagement. It was impossible to make an emotional drama out of the simple comedy, They loved, they were engaged, they were congratulated, matrons consulted Avice about her intentions as to a menage, girls gave her luncheons, fellos entertained him at bachelor breakfasts, and when Avice and he were together she talked about her trousseau, or he planned their wedding journey. The stress of passion, the exquisite pain of parting-he desired nothing more of course, than one of those tentative partings which lovers in search of emotion affect-were all denied him.
At first it was a pleasure to him to know that Avice intensely admired his physical attraction If she was vexed at him he had only to exercise a little patience and she had forgiven him for the sake of his smile, and because of that abounding. triumphant strength of his expressing itself in fine outlines and in movements of grace and power, He attired himself very carefully and selected amusements which would make his vigor conspicious, and he fed on the admiration of the girl he loved as a bee feeds on honey.
The wedding drew near, and it seemed as if the world of material things was giving the lovers the best it could. Richard prospered, and built a home, and within furnished it with glowing colors Presents were showered upon them. The two appeared to be submerged in the pleasure of palpable things-house furnishings, garments, flowers, plate, crystal-al of these beautiful creations were theirs and there seemed to be no time to think of anything else.
The autumn ame hard after the summer. and drove her breathless, over the astricken hills. Almost before the grapes were ripe that year the frost came Got it happened, that, one morning, when Richard was going to his work, he slipped on the inclined sidewalk leading from the trainyard to the street and rolled under the engine of one of the suburban trains. The bystanders were actually incredulous for a second. The man had been so strong and tall and apparently sure-footed-so impressive a human engine, so to speak, that it seemed impossible that any mere contivance of iron and steam could defeat him But when they drew the great beautiful frame from the vicious wheels, one leg was found to be severed near the hip.
They took him to the hospital and for two days and a night he did nothing but beg to be killed.
"Kill me and put me out of my pain!" he cried and then: "Kill me and let me be rid of myself! I can't live to be a burden to othes ill be of no use to anyone now! No one will want me! And suddenly he realized the folly of building his house of love on the sands He had counted on his physical attractions to persuade his love, and now he was a malmed. Ineffective piteous thing! "Advice! Advice! Advice!" He alled through the night, half in delirium.
He remembered the words she whispered the words she whispered to him in their happiest hours-those hours of enchanting folly to which the world cedes lovers the right.
"No one is so strong as you dearest You are like a god among other man What a pity we are not early Christians! I should so like to be saved from a devouring lion by you. It had been a great jest Now it was the most serious thing in the world to him.
Well he wished it was all over! He wished she would come and that he could speak the words releasing her, and see her go out of the door and know the supreme pang was past and that the time for patience and endurance was at hand He began to realize that there were forms of courage demanded which did not involve a triumphant body.
Words came finally that Avice was at the hospital.
The young lady, has been here three times before sir" said the attentant but the doctor would not allow her to be admitted. She can remain fifteen minutes only.
Fifteen minutes! It would be long enough- it would serve
He set his teeth hard and fixed his eyes upon the floor. The minutes dragged along like wounded makes, and then the door opened, and the stood in it, a bird of glowing plumage, all brown and scarlet Her face was white with pity, but her eyes shown with something which was not pity. Richard would not see this look he was firm in his despair. She came softly toward him and sank down by the bed and laid her cheek against his. For a moment he permitted himself to enjoy the ineffable delight of this embrace. Then he pushed her away feebly.
The sooner its over, the better. Avice," he said through his set teeth. I'd rather say the last word the first minute, and and know the amputation was through with so to speak"
The last word, Dick? Why, you're going to get well, dearest The doctor said there wasn't a doubt of it. You'll be wellin time for our wedding, love I asked the doctor if it would be necessary to change the date, and he said he thought not."
Richard shook his head.
"I know," he said. "I know. You are willing to be sacrificial and all that, my dearest, but I have no intention of letting you. I know what you have loved in me You have often told me, you know. You have been pleased because I was taller and stronger than other men No people will pity me-I shall be a cripple-and they will never be through with pitying you if you marry me So it's good by that we are to say today and I'd rather If you don't mind, that it was said quickly."
I shall never say it, Richard Dunkirk! I've no desire to commit suicide and that is what it would mean to me If you don't love me that's another matter"
"Oh," he interrupted "If I don't love you! He caught her hand and held it as in a vise She went on: Or perhaps you think a wife will be a burden But I'll work, and I'll be economical! Dick! I'll do anything. so you won't send me away.
The tears which she had meant to keep back out of consideration for his weakness streamed over her cheeks
"Why, you mean it! You will take me as I am-a frequent of a man? I thought-he hesitated.
It is hard to say it, but recently I have feared that you did not find me congenial I feared that it was not myself you loved, but - he blushed To have completed the sentence would have been to have said something which might have been mistaken for vanity. Avie made a quotation.
If there is enough of your body left to your soul, I will marry you," she said.
TALK OF RAILWAY ALLIANCE.
Conference Which May Mean Much to Iowa and Nebraska Roads.
St. Paul. Minn. July 28-The Dispatch today published the following.
One explanation of the visit to St. Paul yesterday of President Ering and Third Vice President Bird of the Milwaukee & St. Paul railway is taht these two officials were here to consult with President Mellen and Third Vice President Hannsford of the Northern Pacific relative to a close traffic alliance between the two systems with especial reference to the Duluth Short Line
The alliance is not only valuable to Chicago and contiguous territory on the Milwaukee St. Paul road, but is especially valuable to the Dakotas, Iowa, Nebraska and other states which are crossed and recrossed by branches of that system it will permit that road to unload grain at Duluth practically on its own tracks.
Iowa Boy Sails For China.
Special Dispatch to the World-Herald.
Crescent, Ia, July 26.- A little daughter of A. rost was kicked in the stomach by a vicious horse last night and was seriously if not fatally injured. She is still unconcious. fourteen hours after being hurt.
Mrs. G.B. Larison has returned from a visit to her son Perry at Chadron, Neb. Her son is an engineer on the Elkhorn road.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ovit of Magnolia, Ia. are here visiting with Mrs. H. A. Gideon. mother of Mrs. Ovit
Mr. E. Coleman has sold out everything and will try his fortune in Colorado
Sam Livingston of Omaha has been here for a week looking after his farm, where he is feeding a large lot of cattle
Mr. J.C. Dennis, foreman of the Illinois Central railroad bridge builders, has received a letter from his son at San Francisco, saying that he would sail for China n the 20th. He is in the marine service.

SOCIALIST OF TEXAS.
San Antonia.- Tex, July 26- The socialists of Texas in state convention today nominated G.H. Royal of Lampasas, for governor, and E. Bellenger of San Antonia, for Lieutenant governor.

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