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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28
TO Reorganize the Wisconsin Central.

step looking toward the reorganization
of the Wisconsin Central lines was taken
at Milwaukee yesterday, when a decree of
foreclosure was entered by Judge Jenkins
of the United States Circuit Court, IN
favor of John A. Stewart and Edwin
H. Abbott as trustees against the Wlscon-
sin Central Railroad Company for Sl2 0OV,OVO,
the amount Of the first mortgage bonds, I'M
paid interest coupons of $l,SOOOOO and IN
ments since July /, 1894, all pay
ments having been in default since that
date the total amount being $l4, 800 l25. The
matter is referred to f. Nj. Hoyt as special
master to ascertain and report whether
the railways, franchises and property of the
company should be sold as an entirety OF
in two or more separate parcels and what
liens if any. are superior to the said tlrst
mortgage. The master is authorized TO con.
duct hearings either in this judicial district
or in Chicago. New York or Boston as may
appear to him to be best suited for obtain
ing the required information.
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Husbands Calcined Magnesia-Fou first
premium medals awarded; more agreeable
10 the taste and smaller dose than other
nlagnesia- For sale only in bottles, with
registered trademark label
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Good times have come to those whom
Hoods Sarsapartila has cured of scrofula,
catarrh, dyspepsia. rheumatism, weak
nerves or some other form Of impure blood
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy and yet
efficient
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Exnectutions Too HIGH.

and until it cools there is very little chance
of an agreement of any kind on the mileage
ticket question.
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Chicago Roads VIII Cut Corn Rates.

That all of the Western roads are not
angry over the action of the Joint Traffic
Association in making 20-cent rate for ex-
port corn from the Mississippi river and
from Chicago also was shown yesterday
when a meeting of the Illinois roads was
held i'm Chicago for the purpose of making
an effort TO have the rate at 17l2 cents from
Chicago as against 20 cents from the river.
There was a long dispute and as the Peoria
lines offered strong objections il was seen
that no agreement could be reached, and
the matter was dropped. There Is very
small probability, however. that the 20-cent
rate will be observed from Chicago. Sew
eral of the freight officials of the Eastern
lines have announced that they have no in
tention of allowing the trade to slip away
from them. and the chances are very strong
that they will make rate sufficiently low
10 hold the business.
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NOTICE OF LETTING COUNTY PRINT.
ING AND STATIONERY CONTRACT.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County
Commissioners Of Marion county, Indiana, will
receive sealed bids up to o'clock p. m: on
Friday, Dec. "a. 1897, at the Office of the auditor
OF Marion county, Indiana, for furnishing books,
stationery, blanks and other articles OF value
necessary for the of said county for the period
OF one year from Jan. 1, 1885,
Specifications of the kind, quality and quantity
OF the articles needed file in the auditor 3
Office of said county. The board the right
TO accept bids in part and to reject any and all
bids, either in part or a whole
Bidders must have and maintain a printing
Office in the city of indianapolis, Indiana and the
successful bidder must furnish good and suft-
Gent bond conditioned for the faithful perform
of the contract.
Witness our hands this 18th day of December,
JAMES f.. GREER,
JOHN MGREGOR,
HENRY L. HARDING,
Commissioners of Marion County.
Attest: BARRY Il. SMITH Auditor.
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John F.. McCray, Judge.

State of Indiana vs. John O'Brien and
Thomas Hanrahan; robbery. Sentenced on
former pleas of guilty; defendant OBrien
fined 81 and Imprisonment in Indiana Re-
formatory for not less than two years nor
more than fourteen years; defendant Han
rafan, eighteen years of age, Imprisonment
In workhouse for eight months and fined ST.
State of Indiana VS.. John O'Bren Thomas
Hanrahan and Arthur Melvin; robbery
Defendant Melvin, fifteen years of age, inn
prisonment in workhouse for six months and
fined 81; Thomas Hanrahan. eighteen years
of age, taken under advisement; John
O'Brien, twenty-one years of age imprison-
ment In Indiana RefOrmatOry from two to
fourteen years and fined 81.
State of Indiana VS.. Manuel Childs; grand
larceny. Sentenced on former plea of guilty
imprisonment I'm workhouse for six months.
State OF Indiana VS.. Thomas White; bur-
glary and grand larceny Sentenced on
former plea of guilty to imprisonment in
workhouse for six months.
New Suits Filed.
Martha NJ. Griffin VS.. Thomas McInerny;
suit for damages. Superior Court Room l.
New Observation-Disclosures Savings and
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THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court.

Room 3--Vinson Carter. Judge.
City of indianapolis VS.. Albert Blake: So
Letting in Union Station. Argument being
heard by court.
Helen Dean VS.. Silas Dean divorce. Grant
ed plaintiff and maiden name, Helen Spahr,
restored.
Lizzie Bennett VS.. Allen Bennett; divorce.
Granted PLAINTIFF with custody of child.
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Try Grain=O!
Try Grain=O!

Ask you Grocer to-day to show you
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place Of coffee.
The children may drink it without
} injury as well as the adult. All who
try it, like it. GRAIN-0 has that
rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
! but it is made from pure grains, and
the most delicate stomach receives it
without distress. 1 the price of coffee.
Is cents and 20 cents per package.
Sold by all grocers.
Tastes like Coffee
Looks like Coffee
Insist that your grocer gives you 9RAIN-o
Accept no imitation.
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Local observations Monday.

Bar Their. R.H. Wind. Weather Pre-
I a. m. 1924 q Is invest. Clear. 900
D. m. $3.50 81 IS Neast. Clear. 900
Maximum temperature 80; minimum tenn
perature, 90
Following is a comparative statement of
the temperature and precipitation Dec 27
Temp. Pre-.
Normal ................ ............ % O10
Mean ....... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. % 900
Departure from normal ........,. Il --010
Departure since Dec. 1............ so % SO
Departure since Jan. ] .........-. *1iS Lis
%Plus. g. +. r. WAPPENHANS,
Official
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BUSINESS CHANCE.

BUSINESS CHANCE - Will contract with tel
men of good habits, must be strong and healthy
Tor years work in Alaska gold field wages
sl5 per day. References and payment of $500 re
quired Address INTERNATIONAL NJ AND T.
COMPANY, indianapolis, care Dension Hotel.
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LOST

LUST.
LOST-Red- blank book, containing q paper
route, near Broad cut. on canal. Return TO 221S
North Alabama Reward.
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NOTICE-Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of tie stockholders of the Marion Trust
Company win be held on the 10th day of January.
1888. at O'Clock D. m, at the cOnpany's offices
at the northeast corner of Market street and Mon.
uinent place sald Journal buldng). in the city ol
Indianapolis. md, Tor the election of directors
and the transaction of such other business as may
come before the meeting.
NJ. o'cONNoR, President.
indianapolis Ind. Dee Is 1897 49,
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NOTICE OF LETTING BREAD CON-
TRACT FOR BREAD FOR USE AT
MARION COUNTY WORKHOUSE.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County
Commissioners of Marion county Indiana. will
receive sealed bids up to z O'Clock F. m on
Wednesday, Dec %, 1897 at the office of the au-
ditor OF said county. for furnishing bread for the
Marion county workhouse for the year 1888
The bread to BE- furnished to be of good quality,
subject 10 the Inspection and acceptance OF the
Inspecting officer Of the workhouse.
The board reserves the right TO reject any and
all bids The successful bidder to furnish a good
and sufficient bond conditioned for the faithful
performance OF the contract.
Witness our hands this 18th day of December,
JAMES Il. GREER,
JOHN MGREGOR,
HENRY L. HARDING
Commissioners of Marion County.
Attest. HARRY SMITH Auditor.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-THE LADIES to know that are
cutting the prices on high-class muslin under
wear less than cost OF muslin.
Embroidered Corset Covers. Observation-Disclosures. Sc
Twiled Waists and Drawers .................... Sc
A good Night Gown 25c
Full size Embroidered OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 39c
outing Flannel Gowns ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 39c
Magnificent Umbrella Drawers 39e
Dollar-hfty Gowns only. 75c
Two Dollar Gowns only. Observation-Disclosures. 99c
Baby Slips and Dresses 25c
Ladies out of town send for our Cut-Price List
Muslin Underwear and buy cheap.
THE LEADER, first door west Stevenson bldg.
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as. G. f. r. WAPPENHANS,
Local Forecast Official
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IN THE NATTER OF THE BURIAL OF
THE POOR.

Notice is hereby given that or before 10
o'clock n. m. Wednesday Dec. %, 1897, the
BOARD of County Commissioners of Marion county,
Indiana, win receive sealed bids for the burying
terms Of the order made herein by said board for
the year 1898 collins to be stained, vanished and
muslin lined with plated thumb screws and name
plate, undertaken 20 conduct funeral, deliver body
az cemetery and furnish one hack and hearse if
demanded.
The board reserves the right to reject any and
all bids and to accept bids unless bidder shall
furnish a good and sufficient bond conditioned for
the faithful performance of the contract.
Witness our hands this 18th day of December,
JAMES T.. GREER,
JOHN MGREGOR.
HENRY L. HARDING,
Commissioners of Marion County.
Attest: HARRY b. SMITH. Auditor.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE CONTRACT
FOR COAL FOR THE MARION COUN-
TX ASYLUM FOR THE POOR
AND THE POOR OF CEN
TER TOWNSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that before 10
q clock a. m. Wednesday, Dec. -, 1897, the
Board of County Commissioners of Marion county.
Indiana, will receive sealed bids for furnishing
for the year 1898 clean lump coal and Brazil block
coal in car lots for the County Asylum for the
Poor OF said county, TO be delivered the In
diana Hospital railroad switch In Wayne town
ship ard also for furnishing coal of like kind for
the poor of Center township of said county. to
he delivered in such quantities and at such places
as the trustee OF said township may direct.
A satisfactory Se:1 will be required of the sue
eessftI bidder conditioned for the faithful per-
Torrance Of the contract The board reserves the
right 10 reject any and all bids.
Witness our hands his 18th day of December,
JAMES E. GREER,
JOHN MGREGOR. fe
HENRY IL y
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29

F. p Huntley Of Claremont was in town
yesterday. He will be remembered here
as for many years popular stage driver
from here to Alstead, and is now owner Of
large livery stable in Caremont
The skating on Minard's pond would be
excellent if it were not for the snow which
lies on it. This has been scraped off from
the western end, making it fair there, and
many boys take advantage of it every day.
There will be adjourned regular meeting
Of Amity,D. of R. lodge next Friday even
ing for the purpose Of ele citing officers tor
the ensuing year. All are earnestly re-
quested to be present.
Christmas in Bellows Falls passed of
very quietly. The various observances Of
the occasion at the several churches were
all creditable reminders of the happiest
season of the year.
The last quarterly preparatory service
for the present year will be held at the YES
try Of the First Universalst church Friday
evening at 6 80. Ali church members are
invited to be present.
DR.. H. W.. Parker of New Bedford will
lead the meeting of the Y. M. C. A.
rooms at $50 next Sunday afternoon.
Ladies and gentlemen are invited. There
will be special music.
The last meeting of the Ladies' Society
for the old year will be held at the First
Universalist church tomorrow afternoon
and evening. Business meeting at P M,
supper served in the vestry at 6 P. M. Mrs.
John Robertson and Mrs. Carrie L. Dun
ham, patronesses.
The entertainment to be given at the
Parish house Thursday evening by the
Junior Auxiliary OF Emmanuel church is to
be known as D. w. Linton's wax works.
The exhibition will open at 7.3O o'clock
and an admission fee of Is cents will be
charged.
Quite party went from here Saturday
afternoon to Rockingham and Lawrences
Mills to assist in the Christmas tree exer-
cises at both places. E. B. Searle officiat-
ed as Santa Claus at Lawrence's Mills, and
E. G. Osgood did the same service at
Rockingham. Both these Sunday schools
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
Bellows Falls Locals.

The romantic play, " Coon Hollow,
comes to the opera house January 18th.
Edward Barrett was the recipient of a
handsome gold watch as Christmas pres
ent from his fellow employees.
Mss Jessie Buchanan sang a solo very
acceptably at the morning service in the
Baptist church Sunday.
Representatives of the Campbell family
to the number OF 20 ate Christmas dinner
with P. H. Hadley and family.
Mrs. A. N. Swain entertains the Mt.
Kilburn missionary society this evening at
her home on Westminster street.
The annual meeting of the parish trus-
tees will be held at the Universalist church
Monday evening.
The Y. M. C. A. basket ball team is to
practice this evening for the game which is
to occur next Friday night.
There will be midnight watch meeting
at the Universalist church Friday night.
All are invited.
Rev. A. T. Newton of Brooklyn, N. Y !,
is to preach at the Congregational church
next Sunday.
A good delegation from the Stoughton
post of the G. A. r. attended the funeral
Of the late Daniel Higgins On Sunday
morning.
A son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Godsoe
Of North Walpole, aged two months anu
eight days, died Sunday and was buried in
Oak Hill cemetery yesterday.
A newly enamelled wheel is on exbibi-
ton in the show window Of H. M. Amidon.
1t is the work of G. T. Sherwin and is be-
ing very favorably commented upon.
The members of Mt. Kilburn wheel club
opened their doors to their lady friends
last evening. There were 13 tables OF
whist. The prizes were won by A. H.
Chandler and Mrs. Percy Dean.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29

are differed by Bellows Falls workers in
the good cause. At the.llatter place there
we're elaborate preparations made and an
extensive program was carried out.
Rumor has it that after the paper trust
is formed there will be important changes
in the Office of the F. M. P. Company. 1t
is said that A. N. Burbank will go into the
New York office and that Bookkeeper
Myers will follow him. What other changes
will be made in the Office force is perhaps
a matter of conjecture.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
THE TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DEC, 29, 1897.

4 Board and room at Commercial House.
Rates reasonable. q
TWANTEp-Boarders and roomers at
81 Atkinson ST., Mrs. N. M. Waterman.
ITO RENT--Two rooms, steam heat
three stalls in barn. II. M. Amadon,
School street.
II TO RENT-Good down stairs tenement
opposite the Universalist church. w. II.
Griswold.
TFoR SALE-Cottage house with seven
rooms; large garden and spring water.
Address Charles Parker, Walpole, N. IL.
ITO RENr-My meadow 23-4 miles south
OF Bellows Falls also convenient tenement !;
nobbv sleigh and hay for sale. Apply to
w. V. Farr, Westminster Station, VT,
before January 2,
WANTED-In Bellows Falls, few more
customers for strictly fresh eggs Of my OVID
raising, delivered regularly. Address
c. H. Wright, Grafton, Vt.
TShoes, boots and rubber boots re-
paired at No. 8 Canal St. First-class work
and reasonable prices. Mems taps so cents {;
ladies' and boys 40 cents ;hand sewed taps
and heels 81. M. Smukler.
Dominique Block.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29

A. P. Butterworth of Rutland was in
Monday afternoon.
Thomas Kennedy spent Christmas at his
home in Rutland.
Miss Lillian Davis of Keene visited Bel
lows Falls yesterday.
A. H. Chandler spent Christmas at his
home in Chester.
Mrs. M. H. Ray has returned from a
two weeks visit in Manchester, N. H.
Arthur l.. Slader, former resident Of
Bellows Falls, now living in Providence, K.
l., was in town yesterday on his way to
Burlington.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29

Miss L. L. Burgess Of Boston and Mrs.
Sidney Holmes OF Grafton passed Christ
mas with Mrs. o. ID. Gray.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Flint and their chill
dren spent the recent holiday with Mrs.
Flnt's parents in Claremont.
Miss Minnie Sanford of Philadelphia
spent Christmas with her brother, Rev. d.
l.. Sanford.
Miss Mary Keefe Of Fitchburg is visit
ing relatives in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Martineau and
child Of Springfield, Mass, were in town
over Sunday.
j. c. Donovan of Black River, N. Y,
was at home over Christmas.
John and James Hackett and w. T.
Rogers passed Christmas in Keene.
William johnson and Mrs. Holbrook of
Rutland, respectively brother and sister of
Mrs. Baobitt, passed Christmas at G. H.
Rabbits.
DR.. and Mrs. j. T. Ridden and child
passed Christmas at his home in Gilbert
vile, Mass.
Mrs. Walter Wilson and child of West
Fitchburg are visiting at S. w. Stuart's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Sullivan and chill
dren passed Christmas at his home in
Mortified.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. I. Whitney, and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Howard passed Christ
mas with the family of M. NJ. Whitney in
Langdon.
Michael Harry with Frances Reynolds is
passing three or four days at his home in
Sax ons River.
N. w. Smith of New York passed
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. G. Williams.
Mrs. G. C. Barr and daughter of Man
chester. N. H., are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Alfred Dow.
Mrs N. H. Cook of Claremont is visit
ing at Selah Harriman's.
DR.. Daniel Campbell Of Saxtons River is
in failing health, but yesterday was feeling
little better than for week past.
John Chase, instructor in the Spring
field, Mass, high school, is spending the
holidays with his sister, Mrs. Edward
Kirkland.
Mrs. j. c. Estabrook of Keene Is visit
ing at Mrs. A w. Coolidge's on School ST.
Miss Crissy Tolman of Keene is visiting
friends in town.
The Misses Nellie Lynch, May and Mar.
gsret Kiniry and Thomas Kini'y of Wal.
pole spent Christmas afternoon and even.
ing with Mrs. Thomas Walsh and family
Mr.. and Mrs F. G. Farr spent Christ.
mas with her mother, Mrs. NJ. S. Upton,
in Athens.
AN Burbank and family returned Mon.
day from Boston where they passed Christ
mas.
T. H. Bowen of Charlestown was il
town Sunday.
The marriage banns Of James Hassett
and Hannah Moore were called in ST.
Charles church for the first time Sunday
Mrs. Lizzie H. Davis and Miss Flor once
Clough 60 to Putney to-day to attend the
funeral Of an uncle.
Mrs. Charles Lindsey has returned to
her home in A'stead, having completed
work in Wales Cash Store.
Theophius Grout of Newport, formerly
edi or OF the Express and Standard, was in
Bellows Falls yesterday visiting his son,
Charles T Grout.
F. L Bugbee OF Ludlow was visitor in
town Monday.
F. E. Mansfield OF Holyoke was in town
a part of Monday.
c. w. Osgood is in Burlington attend
ing the annual meeting of the Vermont
Domestic Missionary society, of which Or
ganization he is director.
Various old friends of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
G. Day, who are spending the winter at
Ashvilie, N. c., were remembered with
mistletoe for Christmas use.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
j. c. DAY & CO.'S,
Cash Dry Goods and Cloak House.

DR.. William Robb of NARROW was the
guest of his brother, c. H. Robb, over
Christmas.
Fred E Paul is moving today into bis
dwelling at the north end Of the village.
Dayton Switzer returned Monday from
St. Adams where he had been visiting for
some days. l>3a,f'sa
- George Strong spent Christmas with
friends in Hartford, Vt. .aa
Charles Hernes of Keene was in town
over Sunday. " ~
Miss Belle Royce is in Wslpole for .
few days.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
PERSONALS.

Mrs. L. E. Church was in Brattleboro
Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Dedrick passed
Christmas with his people in Holyoke,
Mass.
Mrs. G. h. Nourse fpassed Saturday at
her home in South Charlestown.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29

Hard, Mixed and Soft Wood.
Hard, So: best mixed, So; soft, So
four foot, So, 50 so and 81. Orders
filled by Patrick B. Leen at store of p.
Fleming & Son. G. K. LABAREE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
To the Lots of
Odd Garments

advertised 81 SO and "a 90, have added lot of this
worth 81
You will be surprised at the bargains find in these lots
Lot of new bagains the counter.
Wishing you all Happy New Years.
Yours truly
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
After Christmas
What :?

This week until New Years we will
close anything in Holiday Goods
at about your own price.
In this stock articles useful in household,
Books, Fancy China Jardneres, Down Pillows many
for their when the price right We will close
any Of the above at
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
About Half Price.

few very handsome Fancy Calendars just half price
Many Holiday Novelties less than half price,
Special cut prices Outside Garments
Fur Capes, Colarettes, Muffs and Collars.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
T|OD'S MARKET REPORT

For this week shall have on sale the fol-
lowing kinds of fish at the prices quoted
Haddock. &c undressed SC, Whale. Sliced
10c.
Ha'ibut, 2Oc.
Salmon, zoe.
Blueflsh, Is and zoe.
Lake Trout, Is and 18c.
Mackerel, 25c each.
Large Stk. Cod. 12c per pound.
Herrings, SOC dozen
ScallOps, Oysters, CLANS.
Salt Fish Of all kinds.
Crackers. Pickles, Canned Goods.
I am getting a lot OF nice Fresh Eggs.
FRANK j. TIDD,
Market near Commercial House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-24

respouling favoraby or unfavorably 10 MS aP-
peal Alone the committeeman would have peeh
helpless The parish priest solved the difhcui'y
and hit upon smpl" stratagem whch id'i''
tatcd them vastly in their aim to give the
quickest relief to the worst cases He had each
nan in separately and in the interview that
cnsued he turned his private knowledge To ac-
count. He questioned the peasant diplomat'cally
and dismissed him at once, giving Mr.. DE we're
The word when it was time for the little tax to
end Send in the next he would say. ana
lose no time about il. his lands bad. but he mas
10 lodged in bank In the long run justice
was secured where Mr. De Vercs unadcd efforts
would never have achieved IL.
Both churches were active in tho great work
Of relief. but We can read between the lines that
the Catholic priests got a little closer 10 their
parishioners than did any Of their competitors
We use the last word advisedy. The attitude
Of the two ecclesiastical parties toward one an
other is exactly illustrated by ore Of Mr.. De
Vercs best stories. Hartley CoIcridgc. hc tells
us was fond of JOKE. and in PROOF Of this he
continues:
ON one occasion he had listened with deep APP