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The Dillon tribune., 1885-11-07
" Would ,jo,. marry nc II I asked you:

Would yoN marry mc If I asked yon:''
II said nothing against raptures, as yos
call theua." She tossed her head. still witt
her laughing air. though she appeared
little annoyed.
If Willie had been himself, such hiu:
could not have been thrown away upon him
He looked at Nancy. There she sat at be-
sewing, erect, active, a girl to be proud Oh
yet one who might answer caresS vita
rebuff, If such was her humor There was =
tiny morsel OF thread on her lip, and the III
itself Was rather bleachcd and dry, as per
haps became that feature in a practical VIC,
man. Somehow that morsal Of threae
turned the scales of Willis's resolution. d.
may have been afraid of swallowing it \
any delicate contest ensued.
''There 10 a matter have to mention q
you,' said Willie, after pause. durlns
which both looked awkward. n young
lady lives up the hill at the old ts''4
''Do You mean person who goes by tn
name of HardwareF askei Nancy. in co'l
stern voice. ''Niss Hardware She threS
the utmost scorn into this last interross
tion.
YES" replied Willie. '',hr and l.
Il never wish to hear that woman's nam
mentioned said Nancy, in the same fleeS
ing way. Say nothing to me about her,
II have something to tell you,' "rse
Willie; something that you ought to hear
II shall not listen to it," Nancy aps"ersu. -.
not angrily, hut with severity tl.at eu
deeper than anger ''Don't you think
unkind, Willie," she toned her voice down :.
milder note of seriousness; you are ~.
to speak to me of that woman. sban Nn
ask YOU any questions about her: ne'j !.
breathe her name to me; never utter
where can hear you" ,,
Willie was speechless, but before he eoIs, =,
collect himself Nancy rose and len ~
room. In moment or two he hear' v'.t ~,
whispering stealthily in the hall. lnen ,;n, :a
door opened and Nancy re'entered' leaaG' '.s.'
her aunt by the hand and in wohue.'s ..
now OF spirits, smiling all the race "'e,. ..h
We say. The aunt was an old ia"s. =.
wore two silver.white curls on each si.M :aasi
her face, and in q general way Hh,n, reli..
one of a well-fed cat sitting in the so.i s"ns.i
on q summer day. This old lady a"'
to Willie with gratified air. :, ,.,;
II have heard all about it. she Sa.u' vii:
l am very much pleased My nv, ,;rl:
make a good wife, she is an excrllen' ma
and You viii! make her happy. IL"
always 81 ID YOU we're a nice yo!l'S u'i .,;,f
Having said SO much, not without
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heard the young lady say. don't think ho
meant to go away when saw them first
We dismissed Gracious Me. 1t was won
derful what a change this short interview
had worked in Willie. l suppose when be
came into direct contact with the spy. tho
story grew more like reality: second-h HAND
narratives are never !ife-like. Besides.
whether Gracious knew it or not, lie played
Nancy's game like master; and his descrip'
ton of vanity's familiarity with the
stranger was not likely to be misunderstood
or forgotten Willie looked 50 downcast
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CHAPTER XIII.
Masks AND FACES,

The next afternoon Nancy Steele stepped
into my shop and asked for a bottle of Law.
ender water. She did not take up her parcel
from the counter, but stood for a minute or
two reading the labels and directions ON the
rows Of bottles that faced her, with an appear.
ance Of great interest and attention. When
she had made an end OF looking at these she
turned to inspect a small case of patent med.
icines at the end of the shop.
II have something very particular to tell
you. DOCTOR" she said, with an air of de.
cision. Having once opened her lips, her
hesitation vanished. ''There is no use IN
keeping up any affectation, for real difficulties
have to be met, !" continued Nancy II shall
speak to you quite freely, even if you should
think me wanting IN modesty.'
mo fear Of that, Miss Nancy" I said.
wishing to help her out.
You are Willie Shows most intimate
friend, l think:' inquired she, looking me
Straight in the lace.
Pretty near, should say" replied 1.
Did it ever strike you that he had u
liking for lnes'
1t was natural that young woman should
:alter and pause a little when asking such a
question. Nancy bent her head aud rubbed
der finger nervously along the edge of the
counter.
Ever strike me!' cried |. Il know all
about it,"
Did he tell you hin,seff'
He did,
He never told mc," rejoined Nancy, draw.
ing her finger backward aud forward more
slowly, ''never guessed it. though" And
she hung her head little lower. and bl,,shesi
quietly out OF sight. ut made me very
happy to think he cared for me-" she con-
r tfsN
that strange speech; hut it is truth, and I
don't see why should bc ashamed to own
it,"
"Mis> Nancy" cried l, this world would
so on better than it does ii women, would only
speak their minds, and not say no when they
mean yes. Ashamed to own it! A girl
ought to be proud at winning such young
mans heart"
Il have not won it, she said, shaking her
head.
She waited a moment, to see if would
speak: but the promise had given to Willie
sealed my lips. Presently she looked at me
again-straight in the face, as before.
He has fallen in love with young woman
who lives in that horrid old farm up the hill. >
HAS he, indeedF' said l. feeling in honor
hound to know nothing.
YES she proceeded deliberately; 'a,ut
l'e is going to marry her."
"WhewE l exclaimed, raising my eye.
hroWs. ''HOw do You know that!
II guess it," she replied. Am l wrongY
This was staggering question to put tc
me, and it quite confounded me. l caugh,
up a duster which lay beside me, and made q
great show of wiping the counter
''iou may clean this counter twenty time.
day." said l. land when You come to give
it polish ten to one YOU find it as dusty rs q
turnpike road in August
II suppose" continued Miss Nancy calmly
she took NO notice Of this clever speech
you are bound to keep what you know q
secret. Not for the world would ask yo,
to betray Willie'> confidence" Hu, he is
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VANITY HARDWARE.
BIZ ALAN MUIR.

He lived in Hampton sometimes-ani al
times, too.
Vanity brought him cup Of strong te
and plate of bread and butter, which b
devoured with great lapidity; and after
second cup, he declared he felt well enoug
to walk home. Lest, however. this admis
sion, made in an unguartled moment, shoul
tempt Miss Hardware to cut down theamOun
Of compensation he raised his hand quickl
to his head and groaned again.
"What will the doctor say when he see
this!'' he said; land was doing nothing
nothing in the world, only looking in at tn
window
"What brought you hereg' asked Vanity
Gracious saw that she trembled.
''The singing, miss" be replied. II heart
it from the road. and came into the garde,
to listen. Is a man to be chivied up ant
down for that, and have his brains knocked
out OF him with bottle?'
Listen, my good fellow" said Vanity
laying her hand ON his arm, and seeming
more at ease. THAT gentleman you saw Is I
friend of my father, who had been spending
the evening with us. He is very excitable a
he drank little freely, and did not quite
FOR burglar"
Never was in trouble in my life, miss,
.red Gracious. parenthetically.
HE felt very sorry when he saw how much
you were hurt, continued Vanity. HE had
~ hurry away to catch the midnight train,
out he left these for you."
She held in her hand three sovereigns.
Very handsome of the gentleman said
Gracious, Overpowered with the sight 81
didn't believe he meant any harm, even al
the time. In fact, miss, he looked quite
friendly"
Zone thing you have to promise Vanity
said, holding her hand back. "You must not
say word about what happened here to any
one. Do You promise me that: and will you
he careful to keep your word: II you do, the
money is yours"
The wretch steadied his villainous faculties
for one lie more. II shall never speak of il
while live-never," he replied.
Vanity gave him the money
"How will you explain the state of your
heade'
''See here, miss" answered Gracious, whose
tongue the sovereigns had loosened. 'Ihave
no father, no mother, no wife, no nothin'.
II was to go out tomorrow without any
head at all, there isn't one that loves me
enough to ask me what became of it,!
He left the house, and Vanity closed the
door upon him. The next morning, when
the woman with whom he lodged was bathing
his head, she remarked with great surprise
that it had been bound up with a lady's
pocket handkerchief Of fine quality. She
called the patients attention to the fact,
upon which he, with an air Of indifference,
politely requested her to hold her noise
But when she was gone away Gracious looked
at the handkerchief, and, noticing that in
one corner Of the blood-stained cambric there
was marked IS. Barnitt," he put it carefully
aside, as something that might turn out val.
liable.
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INV mind that when we parted Willie seemed
scarcely more downcast than ! myself. But
I had done my duty. felt that theh; ana
I feel it now, although. to BE- sure, we were
wrong in thinking her Il married woman.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18
Betrayed by His Bride.

The Superior court docket of Windham county hes a queer and romantic case in that of G. R. Bentley, administrator of E. W. Bentley's estate, against Mrs. H. P. Wood ward to recover $1, 300. The plaintiff claims as follows: Several years ago E. w. Bentley, a railroad employe, fell in love with Miss Helen Rhodes of Thompson, daughter of Mrs. Woodward. So infatuated was the youth that he engaged himself to her and starved himself to send the bulk of his wages to her. Two years ago he scrubbed together $200 and moved his love and her mother to Norwich, where ne lived with them and SUD. ported them. He tried to fix the date of the marriage, but the girl would postpone it, Then she became faithless and accepted the attentions of others, and the lover, rejected and sick, returned to his own home and died. His hard-earned savings had been swallowed up by the faithless girl, but tho suit is to get $1 300 he is said to have de- posted with her.
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North Haven.

On Sunday morning at St. Johns church Rev. Mr. Lusk preached a sermon on tenn perance, which was listened to by a large au dience with good attention and much inter est. The discourse would have been deliver ed the Sunday previous but for the storm which prevented many from church going. The Ladies' Benevolent society is to meet with Mrs. Jessie B. Goodsell on Thursday afternoon of this week.
 Rev. Mr. Reynolds, to add to the comfort of himself and family through the coming winter, has had a furnace placed in his house.
 Mr. Clough, resident of the southwest district, returned last Wednesday from 6 trip to California. Although not able tc see. MT. Clough enjoyed the journey and re turned much benefited in health.
 The Mite society of St. Johns church is to meet on Thursday evening of this week at the house of MT. David Blakeslee. This so- ciety is to meet once in two weeks through the winter at the residences of the mem bers. Twelve members of Eastern Star division ot Sons of Temperance of Centerville made glac the hearts of Mineral Spring division of this place by visit last Sunday evening. Good recitations, reBdings, vocal and instrumen tai music, made the hours pass pleasantly Such visits are productive of much good.
 Nov 17
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Examination and Install ation of the
 Rev. Dr. Munger.

Invitations have been extended to the fol- lowing churches and clergymen to constitute the council which is to be held in the Unit ed church chapel of this city on Thursday next for the purpose of reviewing the pro- ceedings of the United church and society and examining the Rev. Dr. T. T. Munger: First church, church in Yale college, Church of the Redeemer, College street church, Temple street church, Dwight Place church, Davenport church, Howard avenue church, East church and Taylor church of New Ha- ven; First and Second churches of Fair Haven; Mt. Vernon church, Boston; church in North Adams, Mass; the Rev. Drs. Theo- dore D. Woolsey, Noah Porter, George E. Day, Samuel Harris, Timothy Dwight, George T. Ladd, Franklin Carter and the Rev. Messrs. John E. Russell and Thomas R. Bacon.
 It is proposed to hold the installation ser vices Thursday evening at 7:3O.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18

Construction company were yesterday hled in the office of the Secretary of State. The company is located at Bridgeport and has @ capital of $10,O00.
 Lieutenant T. G. c. Salter, U. S. N, re- gently in command of the New London naval station, has been ordered to join the training ship Portsmouth at the Norfolk navy yard. He will leave for his post of duty to-day.
 Nathaniel Lyon post, Hartford, has been notified that the dedication of the soldiers monument in Thompsonville has been post poned until Thursday, December 5. The dedication was originally set down for next Thursday.
 The report of the New York & Connecti- cut Air Line railway (the Olmsted Parallel) up to March g, 1884, has just been filed in the office of Secretary of State. It shows expense for excavations, etc., SIS, ,09S. 54; work done by contractors, $19, ,367.09; right of way, $15, ,716 89; engineering, $1, 844. 54,
 making total of $55, ,027.54.
 Mrs. R. F. Bond of Sterling, Kansas, who is visiting with her brother, MT. L. G. Enc, in Simsbury, was surprised on Tuesday eve- ming by the advent of a large number of her old friends, members of reading club ot which Mrs. Bond was also member while a resident here, and invited guests. The occa- sion was much enjoyed by all present.
 A shocking accident occurred in Stoning- ton Saturday evening by which MT. Latham H. Miners eldest son lost his life. The ac- cident occurred near the residence of MT. Charles Babcock in that place. The lad, a boy of sixteen, with a younger brother had been with cart and oxen for things bid off at an auction, and fell from the tongue. A wheel passed over him and he survived a few minutes only.
 WILL1MANT1c, Conn.,, Nov. 17.-Fire de- stroyed two barns belonging respectively to E. M Thorne and Samuel Ford on Meadow street this morning. Anson Hoxie, truck man, tenant of Thorne's, lost two horses and a trucking outfit, on which there was no insurance. Twenty barrels of four, stored here by Sanders, Whitford 6 Bartlett of Providence in Thorne's barn, were destroyed, but insured Ford's barn and contents were partially insured, but the horses, wagons, etc., were saved. The fire was probably of incendiary origin. The estimated loss is $2, 800. Insurance in Norwalk and Meriden cOlnnanieS
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18
N. M. c. A. Notes.

The meeting of the Literary society last Monday night was of interest to all who at tended and the society gives promise of a bright future.
 Every member of the association is earnest ly yinvited to attend the young mems meeting on Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Come this week and do what you can to build the meet ing up.
 Arrangements are being made for a Sun day school teachers meeting to be held in the Y. M. c. A rooms on Saturdays Time ed soon.
 The workers training class meets Saturday evening at s o'clock. Every young man who desires to know his Bible should attend this class
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18
Court Notes


 Justice Hayes decided the case of Garlock vs Biernbaum yesterday afternoon, an action of assumpsit, in favor of the plaintiff.
 A. w. Mattoon, P. s. Bennett, Theodore D. Zunder, Dwight D. Lewis and Frank T. Lee were all in court yesterday, the cases against them having come by continuance from last week. A. W. Page of New York, who represents the tobacco dealers organiza- tion which is fighting the Lorillards in this matter, ex-Judge Blydenburgh and City At torney Cable all appeared for the State. S. Harrison Wagner looked after the interests of the accused and the Lorillards He en. tered demurrer, and the case was argued as to the amount of fine that should be i'm posed. Judge Deming directed fine of $25 in each case and fixed the appeal bond al $200.
 street saloon keeper: charged With ts e1ofarf6d of the Sunday liquor law and resisting off, cers, Judge Deming imposed fine of $100 and three months in jail in the first case and $50 fine and thirty days in jail in the last. The appeal bonds in the two cases amounted to $500, which were furnished.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18
9aiIrnads.
TRAINS ARRIVE,

LIMITED EXPRESS ff-ExPREss t-LocAL E1- TRAINS.
 MORNING. From New York 12:O5 12:50t 125t (2:25t Washington 7:45 8:49 milk 1000 10:25t 11:00+ 11:15t. 't Boston via Springfield 3:53t 11:45 (4:11t 9;05 9:24f from Springield) (6:10 from Hartford.) Boston via New London 4:32t G:55 9:20 from New London) (6:40 from Guilford.)
 (. Willinantic (Air Line) s:O2. Northampton Sir. New York 1905 1:11+ 2:55 3:054 3:57tt 5-o0t $40 5;51f 6:12t 6:22tI (e:4e from stamford) 7:28t s:ooi 1O:50.
 Boston via Springfield 1:24+ (2:2C 4:54 6:50 8:2O from Springfield 3:44t (6:55t S:29 via Willimantic s:34ft 11:42t s:55. Boston via New London 2:35t 4:55- don) 7:05t from Newport and N L.) Boston via Willimantic 6:55 8:29 (8:55 from Willimantic). Northampton 1:22 4:50 S:2S.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. " New York 1905 12:50t 1:25t (9;1t milk a. m. 5:00t 6:22++ S:05 p. m " Boston via Springfield 8:34+t p. m Boston and Hartford via New England road 11:42+ p. m. " Boston via New London 432t a. m
 AT DERBY DEPOT. " Waterbury and Ansonia 7:23 a. m 12:32 p. m.
 " Winsted and Ansonia 9:43 a. m. 3:5 7:59 p. m.
 For departures see regular advertisements
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18
Einat1GiaI.
St. Paul Pressed for SaIe-The Other Stocks Remain Strong-An Advance Recorded fin the General List and In the Specialties.

New 4Ork, NOV. 1SSo. The stock market active and strong through out the morning, the only stock exhibiting any ticeable weakness being St. Paul. That stock was quite heavily pressed for sale from some unknown cause about Il o'clock, when it broke 11 per cent The weakness of this stock did not however, mate rially the rest of the list, prices advancing steadily The strongest stock on the list was Ore gon Transcontinental, which was buoyant and at noon had advanced per cent The advance in the rest the list with the exception of St Paul ranged from 14 to per cent The buying of the leading speculatives quite spirited, up to midday 330, 900 shares having changed hands. The strength of the mornings market continued throughout the af- ternoon. The buying was steady and prices went up higher and higher on almost every transaction The close was streng with prices at the best of the day Even St. Paul strengthened during the after noon and recovered most of the mornings decline The advance for the day ranged from Ii to 311 per cent. Tine specialties strong and some of them recorded marked advances. The sales amounted to 613, ,689 shares for the day.
 Money closed easy at 119@a per cent
 Exchange closed quiet Posted rates 4S3@4e513 Governments closed firm.
 [Closiag prices reported the private wires of BUNNELL & SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers. |
 ERi6 Asked
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18
SOuthfn@tOn.

 The Rev. MT. Benedict, of Kensington, preached to the young men at the Baptist church here Sunday.
 Stephen D. Neal and wife have returned from visit at Boston, Mass.
 Mrs. John P. Connor has returned from Rockville. She is much improved.
 The Rev. 0. B. Ford, of New Haven, preached at the M. E. church Sunday. There will be revival at this church begin ming Tuesday and closing Friday Eureka lodge, I. O. O. F., will work the second and third degrees Tuesday evening. Mrs. Caroline Brooks has much improved since her arrival at the almshouse. She is irrational some of the time and does not care to speak Of the ill-treatment received while at Cheshire.
 The Salvationists will attend in conyen- ton at Meriden Thursday evening J. F. Upson, insurance agent, of Larned, Kansas, is visiting his old home here He | ls son of the late James H. Upson, of l Marion district.
 The Young American N. o. B. society, of Cheshire, will give ball at the Town hall in that place Thanksgiving eve. Miss Augusta Shanley, nun at St. Josephs | convent, died of consumption Sunday eve ming. Her folks reside here and she was formerly teacher at the North Center graded school. She has a number of friends here and in New Haven. The funeral win occur at Hartford at 9 a. m. Tuesday. Nov, IS.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18
Death of Mrs. Mary A. Thomas or
 


 Milford.
 Mrs. Mary A. Thomas, widow of the late Asahel Thomas of W est Haven, died at her home in Milford yesterday morning at about o'clock She had resided with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Emily A. Bristol, for several years past. Her husband died about thirty years ago. She died of general failure of the vital powers consequent upon old age. She passed away very peacefully and calmly, sit ting in her chair. She leaves seven children -four daughters and three sons, who are Mrs. James M. Evarts of Canton, Ct., for merly of this city; MT. Halsey Thomas, ex- superintendent of the Humphrey street Sun day school of this city; Mrs. Louisa, wife of MT. R. G. Stokes, the marble worker on Whalley avenue; Conductor Wm. Thomas of the Canal railroad; Mrs. Jane, wife of Cor nelius Benedict of New York; Mrs. Emily, wife of Henry J. Bristol of Milford, and Henry Thomas of Fair Haven. Deceased was a native of West Haven, daughter of Eliakim Kimberly, and lived there the great CT part of her life. She was seventy eight years old and was esteemed by all. The flu neral takes place Thursday afternoon from her daughters residence in Milford.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-18
Milford,

Dr. c. F. Boutwell, intends to move tc ] South Norwalk sometime during the coming
 month and open dentists office there. Conductor Mccormick of the freight train on the Consolidated road who was discharged I two weeks ago, has received position on the New England road.
 Father Larkin of St. Mary's church, with good representation from his parish, at tended the ceremony of dedicating the new Catholic cemetery in Stratford last Sun- day.
 Mr. George w. Nettleton, who has been suffering from head troubles which have re- suited in mental derangement, was taken last week to insane retreat for treatment.
 The Wahginnicut Hunting club held their annual supper last Wednesday evening at the Milford House. Miles B. Plumb was elected chief captain for the ensuing year, John Clark assistant chief, Albertus N. Clarke treasurer, and Charles A. Lyman secretary.
 The work of ballasting the roadbed of tEe Consolidated road will be discontinued after this week until spring. They will leave the road completed to the junction.
 The Young Peoples association of the First church hold their first anniversary on Thursday evening of this week. Interesting addresses and exercises have been arranged for the evening.
 Rev. MT. Meserve of the Davenport church, New Haven, preached in the First church by exchange with Rev. N. NJ. Calhoun last Sun day.
 Lewis F. Baldwin's shoe store was broken open last Saturday night and quantity of his stock taken. This is the fifth time this store has been broken into by burglars.
 The wedding which occurred at the resi- dence of MT. John E. Rogers last We'd nesday evening at 5 o'clock was a pleasurable occasion to all who par ticipated. The bridal pair stood under an evergreen arch, from which was suspended 6 floral bell, during the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. N. M. Calhoun. Con- gratulations were extended and the guests were invited to table laden with tempting delic&cies, where they regaled themselves with the good things and social converse MT. and Mrs Ernest Woodford left during the evening for a short wedding trip to New York. A valuable and tasteful array of gifts were presented to them, which included both useful and ornamental articles. They will make their future home in Avon, the home | of theegroom.
 Mrs. John w. Merwin has returned from a | protracted visit among friends in Auburn, NY.
 MT. Nathan Tomlinson is in quite feeble | health, and is not expected to recover his | former health. Nov. IS.