The evening world. Newspaper, December 1, 1902, Page 11

e Bis Bill a (@opyright, 1902, by Datly Story Pub. Co.) 'N the days of summer she stood, every alternate afternoon, tn the fragrant clover before the modest brown cot- tage that was her home, and waved her Dink eunbonnet at the 197 as it started wwestvard from Janesville with the over- Yan4 limited. And Sam Sullivan, the fireman, would glance at the happy face ‘of hg Bil Rockwell, the engineer, and @mile to himself. But one afternoon, late in the fall. Bullivan watched tn vain for the woman with the jet-black hair. Ble Bill read the question in the fireman's eyes and She's sick, Sam. Got the After that, when the 197, pulling the eastbound midnight express, swung } @round the bend at Otter Creek and started down the tangent to the depot fm Janesville, which marked the end of \ fos “the cottase where she lived. lor many Jaiehts the light burned brightly, and {ts i dy glow invariably banished the £. division, Sullivan caught the glim- from Big Bill's face and set him er of a light in the west window of pepe “Annie Laurie’ under his per ‘whon the 197 was abroast of tho wottage he would sound three or four @bort blasts.on the whistle and, leaning Mar out of his cab window, keep his eye light until the train dashed nd 197.” The Light in the Window for Which Bill Rock- well Anxiously Watched. A MESSAGE FROM HIS DYING WIFE. pun the Wreck of the Overland Limited at Janesville His Spirit Met Hers. By EDGAR WELTON COOLEY. stepped from the cab. But on the sta- tion platform he met the division auper- intendent. “Quick, get back on your engine,” cried the oMcial. ‘There's a special here that you've got to take to Beulah as soon &s God will let you. A director {a aboard and his wife is in Beulah— dying." For an instant Blg Bill gazed stupidly, almobt pitifully, at the superintendent. “I can't take her, Mr. Martin,” he stammered. ‘The light's goin’ out and —I can't take her.” ‘But you must,” the other replied, “There ain't anybody else to pull her but you, Bill, and the man's wife dyin.’ God, Bill, she may be dead now.” One gleam of agony ewept is the engineer's face, then faded a and Big Bill silently olttmbert up into the cab. A few minutes later, as the 197 with the directors’ special flew around the ourve at Otter Creek, Big Bill cast one quick, anxious glance backward. Tho Nght In the window was barely discern- tble, but it was still burning. Then, turning calmly, he pulled the lever back, notch after notch, until It woyld go no farther and braced himself, while tho 197 raced over the rails like @ thing gone mad. From Janesville to Beulah it is twenty miles, but at the end of fifteen minutes the whistle of the 197 shrieked hoarsely —_—— THE HUSBAND’S DEATH. HE SAW THD LIFELESS BODY OF BIG BILL, ROCKWELL and the window was lost to view. But finally came a night when the ht In the window was but half turned When Hig Bill saw it a pallor Bpread over his face. ‘God, Sam!" he’ sald, Wee— the light. God! .. Big Bill blew the whistle very softly What night and, taking his greasy cap ‘she's worse. @hough !n prayer, Aud one night the 197 ran past @ whis- Wing post without sounding its whistle and came near running down a wagon jon a grade crossing. When Sullivan had Wrecovered from his sudden fright he ®lanced at the engineer. Big Bill was fast asleep! “In the name of heayen, mani" he wried, shaking him, at do - you fMean, fallin’ asleep at the throttie?” Big Bill opened hts eyes with a start, then turned white. “My God, Sam, don't report me.” he @aid. “It's because of Maggio, Sam. Bho's very ick, and I--I'vowyeen helpin’ fem take care of her. I love her, boy, ‘and—and she ain't goin’ to get well, ~ Bam, 'm afraid. “Cheer up, Bill," replied the fireman. “The doo'll throw the switch the Mover after awhile, and then you'll see fhe white light shinin’ bright in the minder every night." The engineer smiled grimly and the 197, with its glaring eye staring through the darkness, sped onwan,, dragging the Jong string of coaches with their human freight. And Blg Bill, leaning out of the .window of. bis cab and gazing through the holo in the night made by the electric headlight, was alert, his ‘eyes clear, his nerves steady. An@ 9s they swung. round the bend and rushed madly onto the tangent Big BUI leaned far out his window, his eyes straining to catch the glimmer of ght in the window. Qne instant, and then he turned to as white as the snow past in an endless stream ander the I!ght of the new moon. His Ups moved nervously. fils fingers tight- ened around the throttle, then he bowed his head in silent anguish, his whole © frame trembling like he had been stung ‘with @ bullet. ~ Sulliven sprang to his side, but Big Bill motioned him back, and in a calm ‘wolce waid: “I'm all right, boy; ell right now. It’s hard, Sam, though, ain't it?" Sullivan glanced over his shoulder at Rhy light in the window. Just the faint- ad sc iamer it was—only @ feeble spark that seemed to flicker as though strug- gling to maintain its existence until the 497 and Big Bill could reach Janesville, In | moment it was swopt from sight, er a clang of the'bell,'the mid. @ight express slowed up at the, atiftion. feenied from his head, sat with bowed head, as| in Ver] | onthe frosty air, and with awful jerks and lurches the special stopped at the station. “Uncouple her, Sam," Big Bill orled, almost before the wheels had ceased re- Yolving. The flreman complied then turned an ingutring face to the engineer. eousd hat are you goin’ to do, Bill?” he join’ back,” the other angwe ra, han already ‘o: 5 Yap Pted back Before “tne Light ees vi i ling Seclmiy, 2 a wild te isok tse bee. run in one a eens had reversed Hist at full fre Su liven or was nthe Be im pow, any decided to with his andthe Al: comrade Pre tree oN Tuc mighty. Station after station flashed t with Uehbtning rapidity, “Switch Ng! and went Iike sparks in the ni Th. air wes fil frost which "giim- mered In the pale light of the new moon, At every curve Sullivan held his breath and ‘ed to Moc Rear Oe colalon. ing appeared *t cs with the 197. And 60, th along Otter Creek came the fireman drew a breath of, rellet, Gwittly they approached the last curve and Sullivan was needs Pre wh heard B Mags! little oer fs The engineer janced juloky, Re vone % of his window, his two hand i jeaning ‘extended in front of him, a smile upon his ao, Glancing ahead, over the tender, the fireman eaw & woman standing in the snow on the right of way. dressed from, head to foot in while, her peer black hair falling in ebony ringlets over her neck and ahoul- ders. Even in the dim light he could see that she was smiling and that she was holding out her hands Big Bill, With the speed of the wind the 197 rounded curve, and Sullivan, glancing over his shoulder, waa, blind: by the glare of a headlight. The Ret idetant the alr wee filled with wild yells and an awful crash, and Sulll felt himself turning over and over, was He struck in a snow bani Scrambling to his feet he gazed taney ly around him,~ The 197 "was on. its back In the ditch. A heavy freight o gine was standing orossways of the track, numerous érelght carn were piled a Msuiliven struggled. th until he reached the And there, ugh the enow de of the 197, pinned under the mass of ron, he saw the lifeless body of Big Hill’ Rockwell. Hin. hands: were still outstretched and on his face was a smile. With ‘a groan thy away eman turned the rn “What became of the wo: latter asked, bewildered. standing right, here, T saw her plainly. For a moment Sivan ai@ not reply, put turned his eyes toward the town, tn a Inatatinct tight, he. could’ mes vorn cottage. And there wa. the “window. RR eae no, She wa when we struc, iv ni to ihe on- aS het ‘BH pea they Bave, fan’ —_—<——<_—~-~ TENTH LESSON. } R men who wish to be correct in dress as well as in deportment @ few rules are definitely fixed, Fortunately—so the busy men think— Dame Fashion's fickle whims order fewer changes in masculine than in feminine attire. There are latest styles, of course, in coats and trousers, while hats and neckties, shoes and shirts shape themselves a trifle differently each veason, But taken asa whole men's ral- ment 1s much the sme from year to year, One well-kept dress wt wt Ma AL Aree Stains again end again to balls and dinner panties where pretty gowns by the score appear—and rarely reappear, The man who attends many social functions should have a full sult of evening clothes. This costume when correct includes a black swallow-tail coat and black trousers, a low-cut white whistcont, an immaculate white Unen shirt with two or three small pearl studs In the bosom, a standing collar, a bow tle of white lawn or of black silk or satin, and broad, whit@ cuffs held with tasteful link buttons. Light- weight patent leather tles or pumps complete this everring costume, which ts appropriatety worn at dinners, dances, weddings, balls and all after 6 o'clock social functions, White kid gloves are worn at weddings and at balls. At'dinners and receptions gentlemen's hands’ are, bare of gloves While in the drawng-toom of dining- room. On the way.to and from the house gray walking gloves are worn in the winter with aclong dark overcoat and a silk top hat. In summer a short and very Ught-weight overcoat covers the dress suit, while the hat and gloves may be of any style and shade desired. ‘The Tuxedo or tailless dinner jacket 1s substituted for the swallowtail coat in evening costume for youths under seventeen years of age. For alder gentle- men the Tuxedo !s worn only at the family dinner table, at the club smoxers and at very informal entertainments. Nothing but a black bow tle is permis- sible as neckwear with this jacket. ‘The afternoon costume for gentlemen suitable for calling, for receptions, for walking, &c.—consists of a black frock coat, gray trousers, a walstooat of ‘white pique or brown Unen or one that | matches the coat, patent leather shoes, Precedes A Gentleman Except When He, By meer: Can Help Her 70 Pass rroughA Crowd nners and Modes for Men. CORRECT DRESS AND DEPORTMENT. -2- Going Dowslairs Tbe Same Rule Is Qbserveds A — Bend o- The Slairwa A EN WE hi Stands bs Ape Let Her in-hand or Ascot necktie of any becom- ing color, a silk hat and a walking stick or a tightly-rolied umbrella. This costume 1s also the proper one for wed- dings celebrated at 12 o'clock, or in the afternoon. In the mornings a man is generally supposed to be at his place of business. His costume adapts itself to his occu- pation. A business sult should be neat and trim-looking. frequently @ outa’ At the opera and theatre full evening way. The coat 1s most dress ts worn by very fashionable gen- tlemen, As has been sald before, how- ever, a man who does not own a suit of ening clothes or who has no time to don them, may attend either entertain- ment attired in a business suit without finding himself alone or conspicuous. Dress for Dloycling, golfing, driving and riding 1s too frequently seen to need | deecription, And concerning most minor | potnts, when a man 1 In doubt, a fash- |fonable clothier can give many good iress hints, {BY HARRIET HUBBARD AYER. ee Ieee But every man should remember that clothes do not make the man and that stylish modes tend no distinction if kindly, courteous manners are lacking. A young man should endeayar to be appropriately attired for whatever # clety he enters, He should be equally carefut to ft himself mentally for prov- ing a pleasant and agreeable guest. He must cultivate tact, graceful wit and good spirits. He must read and observe and think for himself in order to converse easily and entertainingly. He must learn to be a good listener as well as @ good talker, Above all, he must acquire the great society art of keeping as far away as possible from the closets which hide family skeletons. He showld never mention disagreeable subjects nor allow others ‘0 aliude to them {f he can avoid tt. ‘The willingness to be generally useful makes a young man a favorite in so- olety more quickly than nearly anything else. If too young and too old be ts un- varyingly courteous people soon begin to think of him as something they can- not do without at any social entertain- ment. He should be oblixing without seem- Hing ofMficious, and good-humored without trying to be “funny.” He afould treat all ladies with the deference they #0 much appreciate yet @o frequently fall to receive. A gentleman always rises from his chair when a lady enters or leaves the room. He remains standing till the door has closed behind her or until she is comfcriably seated. He should not per- mit her to drag forward a chair for her- self, but should himself perform this small service. He should not take tho best seat in the vehicle and lea With her back to the horsoa. He should let hor precede him in going up or down stairs, unless it 1s necessary for him to make’ free passage for her through a crowd. When meetin, i any at the bond of the stairwa: draws court- cously to one side tit she has passed He avolds unnecessary grasping of he: arm or elbow when wales with a on the street. This al action ts only permissible’ to i ‘crossings or obstacles, or am in a or: young men make most Fa: tholr social ‘oats th the afters cept at the homes! of their in |frlends. But busy young men |daytime {s fully occupied may e calls In the evenings. The f lingering too long on occasions puts many such visitors owt oi favor with the ladies they, to pica: ‘ art in inolt. ung men hould nequire ft and practice It. TRH was an alr of suppressed ex ip ‘oltement about the three girls a5 the last one carefully’ closed the gate of Alice Minford’s home in Plain- field and stood gtg- gling and hesttat- ing in the twilight your mind?" queried ‘the Uttle brunette scornfulty, ‘The girl address- ed as Agnes was |, and of trim, @ubstantial bulld, AGNES MINFORD. She turned her big eyes wondoringly on her two companions and epoke slowly in a constrained voice. “It seems to me Emma that !f any- body should be scared to death ft ts I. But you see I am as calm os if we were going to Sunday school, And as for changing my mind," @he added, turning to the girl on the other side, “that would be altogether senseless. Why, it has taken ine quite two years ‘to make it up." It was twilight, and the tall trees standing seutine! along the dusty avenue swayed in the sharp. November breeze, nodédng a gracious but most unmilitary greeting to each other, The three girls wound thelr way se- dately among the well-dressed crowd of people or thelr way to evening church (All Plainfleld was in gala attire, and the faces of the starched deacons wore a look of benignity that was at least reminiscent of the midday turkey, ‘Thanksgiving was nearly over, Agnes Minford had reflected joyfully as she nibbled a large portion of the festive fowl that day in. her boarding-house that next year she would celebrate Thanksgiving in her own home, the ome that she and Rudolph Martinsga sult goes gray gloves, white linen shirt, @ four- rapture and great pain are alike un- known, her character having no sudden turnings and therefore no surprises. ‘Her marriage to Rudolph Martinsen, which was now but half an hour away— for she knew that when with her two companions she reached the Park Ave- nue Baptist Church she would find her lover waiting—wae distinctly pleasing to contemplate. Sho saw herself pouring his coffe in the morning In the pink wast® silk negliges that her strong, capa- blo fingers had fashioned. She thought what a pleasure it would by to keop jm everything in her| ly neat and shining, and she glancedlie eratefully at herlf, little brunette com panion who had given her the beau titully embroidere brown Mnen jaun, would make sorting of soiled linen a delight. Thera had como to her, of course, InnUnOLrH MARTINSEN her maiden reveries deeper and ten- dorer visions than those dealing with ehining silver and spotless parlor oyr- tains: dreams that made her breath come quickly and frregularly and broycht a lambent sparklo to her eyes. But In these Rudolph Martinsen played a very minor part. For Agnes Minford was of that frequent and perhaps best type of women to whom the lover and hushand serves merely ‘to ‘bridge the chasn between the last doll and the first baby. ‘The three young girls walked toward the church, the prospective bride appar- ently the least interested of the t when suxtdenly the little brunette e. cla Why, here come Mr. Mar- now!" would bufld together, The thought had been mildly pleasur- able—not rapturous, although she loved her flance sincerely. For hers was cne! of the fortunate natures to whom great, A tall, handsome young man swung toward them as she spoke. “Agnes,” he exclaimed, looking with delighted | eyes at tho tail girl In the becoming gray gown. Toen joining the group and walking by ber ade, added: “I havo been to Dr, Downey, for I knew you, would prefer to have him marry us, A ROMANCE OF THE DAY’S NEWS. @& mW = THANKSGIVING $ FOR $ cUPID. & but I found at his house that he has mone out of town for several days, And as I know you won't want deprive me of the happlest ‘Thankestv- ing of my Hfe, I have asked Dr. Rich- ardson to marry us. Was that right?” replied the girl, course I would rather have Dr. but 1£ you would really rather not wait tll he comes back I suppose Dr. Richardson will do as wel The young man smiled at her matter- of-fuct speech and the two bridesmaids "Yes," ney, laughed outright, It wus a very happy party that five minutes later stood in the ohancel of the Park Avenue Baptist Church and heard Rudolph Martnisen and Agnes Minford pronounce the sone vows which made them man and thus os Toenekg ting Day terminated | the true romance of A, nter of er ant, and of Rudolph Mart CASTORIA For Infants and Children, The Kind You Have Always Bough! Plainfield, dau, a coffes mi Beare the ture Pe Personal. Haw Brooklyn, Amu RT, usements. HERALD SQUARE THE, ATE TONIGHT | MANSFIELD In Shakerponze’ __JULTUS' CAESAR. PRINCESS, *s’ Weedon Grossmith & és CASING NOs nes Nhomaa of New York C slowly. 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