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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16
CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XII.
 Faster" said the chief of the Skull Hunters.
 At the word his black followers Quickened their pace into a dog trot, dragging their captive with them. Btnnie was fastened by a stout thong ito native chief, who had been treach- erously made prisoner by GhOor sGhee-Tee. These two were at the head of Q long line of prisoners who were tied together two by two. Slaves of Ghoor-Ghee-Tee beat them with rods to hasten their steps.
 All night they had marched through a dense forest, wading through streams climbing over the trunks of fallen trees and over bOulders, falling often in the darkness, but ever urged on by the voice of GhOOr-Ghee-Te and by the blows dealt by the slaves. During it all not a cry was uttered by any of the savage captives. Binnie was as brave and stoicaI as they and gained the favor of the native chief, to whom he was tied, by helping him to rise when he had fallen and one of his feet was fast between rocks. For this Binnie received several blows because he stopped, but he bore them without f1fnching.
 Often, as they crossed streams, they wakened crocOdiles that were sleeping in the mud. Once a crocodile snapped its jaws close to Binnie, but the spear of a slave was thrust into the monster's s throat with the speed of a fash Pois- onous serpents were surprised in the forest and crawled away hissing. Still the march was kept on. Now the Skull Hunters and the prisoners reached the summit of hill and the slaves beat the prisoners until they ran at the top of their speed. The night was almost gone. Ahead was an open, rolling plain. Ghoor- -Ghee-Tee wished to cross this and enter the forest that lay be- yond before day, for he feared that the white men might be pursuing and see his party in the open.
 There was no white man near. But as Ghoor-G -Ghee-Tee came into the open Q black man nimbly climbed a tall tree that stood beside the newly made trail and, screened by the branches, looked with keen eyes, in silence, across the plain. Kemona was counting the say ages. There were between fifty and sixty, including the savage prisoners and Binnie. The captors and captives were about evenly divided.
 Good" said Kemona, 'ft will not be 9 desperate chance to rescue Binnie if the other prisoners will fight. Let me see how my arsenal gets along''
 He drew to view a big war club, with which, on the cruise of the Cali fornia he had amused himself hollow ing 1t out in places and neatly fitting back the outside, sc that the club seem ed to be solid From the secret places he drew forth four revOlvers, which he carefully examined.
 'They are all right" he said, "and so is the ammunition. Two pistols for Binnie and two for Kemona and plenty of cartridges for that party. But how is my knife?" Kemona gave another
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TALE OF THREE BROTHERS.

Robert, Richard and Ray were three brothers. One day they found them selves in great garden. passing through a gateway of flowers, with laughter such as belongs only to youth, to reach the garden. Just within the shadow of the gateway they met a lady, who said that her name was Des- tiny, and that she had come to direct them upon their paths through the gar den.
 "Only a little way on," said the lady, you will find the gifts that I have placed there for you. Take them and go upon your ways as bravely as you can"
 4Ehe lady then told the brothers to stand side by side, Ray in the middle and Robert and Richard on either side.
 March" she said.
 The three, brothers found that their paths led farther and farther apart. They called aloud, from time to time, words of brotherly love and good cheer
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SURPRISED
 BY A BABY,

Johnnie is a dear little boy who has passed three of his four short years of life out on big ranch with his father and mother. There has always been Chinese servant in the kitchen to help his mother, and one or two men about to help his father, but there have never been any neighbors to come in and be sOciable evenings, and Johnnie has had no little boys and girls to play with at all When he was three years old one of the men who worked for his father before, came back, and brought with him a pretty puppy with black, curly hair and big brown eyes, and gave him to the lonely little boy, and from that moment Johnnie and Star for that was the name that he gave his pet-became almost inseparable Star grew much faster than his small master did, and was soon SO large that he could not manage him at all except by coaXing (which is really the best way to manage anyone when you come to think of it), but the two were the very best of friends, and were together almost every moment of the time that Johnnie was awake. Indeed, when, in the long. hot summer days the little boy, tired with play and with running about, would fall asleep in the shade of the porch, he was pretty sure to have Stars shaggy side for a pillow and Stars eyes would come open with a snap, and he would growl most sav- agely, if anyone came near to disturb their mutual slumbers.
 The big dog had been Johnnie's con- stant companion and playmate and faithful friend for a whole long twelve month when some news came from the East that made the grown people of the family very happy indeed. John nie's aunt, Annie, wrote to them say ing that her husband and she had de- cided to come to California and take up a nearby claim which Johnnie's father had written them about. John
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until their voices were lost by distance. Then, separately, they went their ways in silence.
 Robert found his prize first-an ap- pie of solid gold. He plucked it gladly. Richard next found his prize-a scar let plume, to lead him to fame. With this Richard marched on with swelling pride. Rays pathway soon grew poor and mean. The trees shriveled up, the flowers dried and sparkling springs of water ceased to flow. He came to a wretched little house. Tn it was a package upon which was his name and the inscription, "The Solace of Want. |" He opened the package and found in 1t only a poor, ragged coat. Ray put on the coat with sigh and moved on.
 Roberts path soon led him into a great and wealthy city. There he was welcomed. There, after a time, he en- tered into a rich mansion, which con- tained many pictures, which was car peted with satin and in which were dishes and vessels of pure gold. Here Robert lived many years, and he mar ried the daughter of a great prince, who brought him much money. But he was never happy, for the apple of gold always urged him on, and naught of peace or rest had he.
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back day was very long one indeed, so long that although Johnnie tried his best to keep awake, he fell asleep and never knew a thing about his visitors until the next morning. Then, when he came in from his usual morning run with Star, the door of the sitting room, which had been turned into a bedroom for the time being, was open and a strange young man and woman called him inside and kissed him and praised Star until Johnnie thought that an uncle and aunt were very nice things to have indeed.
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nie's mamma was so pleased when she read the letter that she cried, but there was something in it that she did not understand, for her sister said that she was going to bring surprise" along with her which she was sure would delight them all; and what that surprise was to be kept them busy guessing, until the time actually came for Johnnie's father to take the big ranch wagon and go down to the near est town after the newcomers.
 It took him a whole day to go and another to come back, and, because of the load that he brought, the coming
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are attempting to cook their own meals, or some of them. Their menu takes in steaks, mushes, rice and per haps other articles of food. These they prepare in good style, at a brick furnace, just outside of their house, and their meals are eaten in the house with genuine relish.
 The house Is provided with only one room. It has a window and a door. The roof Is rain-proof. Many a person has less comfortable rooms than these little boys have made for their own
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A CLOCK PUZZLE.

onei A and rat playing under old straw hat
 They machinery clucking and wheezng, the clock set both of them sneezng the clock they and the old clock door Shut with slam that Joggled the floor.
 Then the springs and hammers, if in mad spite and the from the left and the right Little boy little girl please guessust for fun IfJthe old clock then O
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 THE LITTLE SAN DIEGO MAID.

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An old began, who used to frequent the doors of one of the principal churches of Rome, died lately He was found to be possessed of &37, 900, which he had left by @ properly drawn-up will to his three children, who were completely ignorant of their fathers wealth.
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ISynopsis of preceding chapters: Binnie ha: been carried off. a captive, by the chief of the Slull Hunters. KemOna, the Austra- Han ''bushman,' who was one of the crew of the yacht California, is following Bin nie, at a safe distance, hoping to rescue him. At the same time the California, hav- ing on board a native enemy of the chief of the Skull Hunters as guide. is the way to carry into the country Of the Skull Hunters, which lies along the banks of the Marwise River and in the Skull
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BERKELEY BOYS AIGYPSYING.

Over in Berkeley are three or four small boys, the oldest of whom is 10, who have actually built a house and
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use. Younger builders and cooks are not in all California.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
SIMONSVlLLE.

There will be no services at the church the
next two Sundays.
Miss Annie Shaw returned to her home in
Lowell, Mass, recently.
f. E. Fuller visited his sister, Mrs. Stella
Lockwood in Bellows Falls recently.
Mr.. Thatcher expects to move from the
place formerly occupied by Marvin Davis
soon.
Col. H. o. Peabody has recently donated
another book to the library, "White Wings
a yachting romance by William Black.
The stage runs on wheels at present but
Vermont has not had her share Of the beauti-
Iul y snow yet.
A brother OF Rev H. L. Ballou, who grad
uated recently at Brown University gave
an Interesting address at the church last Sun
day. Our people would be glad to listen to
him again.
The Simonsville dramatic club met recent
Iy at John Sabin's and elected the following
officers; President, Evelyn Hazeltine; vice
president, Will Micott; secretary, Miss Mat
tie Sabin; treasurer, Miss Alma Hazeltine. !.
b. L. Howe and John Peabody are making
sugar that is not easily equalled in sweetness
and it's color is almost white. The sap after
leaving the trees touches no wood. Amy one
who desires sample or wishes to purchase
could do no better than to call at the River
side.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
lO2ud Birthday.

Mrs. Ruena Shelley of Keene passed he,
lo2nd milestone Saturday. Physically and
mentally Mrs. Shelley has failed very much
since the celebration of her Tooth birthday
Two years ago. She is quite bright, never.
theless, and converses intelligently.
Numerous beautiful bouquets of flowers
were, left by friends, and intimate friends
OF the family were welcomed to offer their
congratulations.
Mrs. Shelley still retains considerable in
terest in passing events, and is still able to
read very little from her Testament, print
ed IN large type.
!. She has been unable to walk alone for the
lest four years, having suffered an accident
OF her hip. At the time of her Tooth anniver-
sary she was able to use her eyes somewhat
Tor the mending of her clothes, and other
coarse needle work, but all that has now been
abandoned.
She was born at Springfield. March 10,
!l96 She was one of the nine children OF
Rufus and Annie Ranstead. Her childhood
was spent in Springfield, Weathersfeld and
other Vermont towns, until she reached the
age OF 10 years, when she went to live with
her grandparents in Westmoreland. At
Westmoreland at the age of "a she was mar
RED to the longtime partner of her life, Oren
Shelley, himself at the time one year her
unior. Mr.. Shelley was native Of Rayn-
ham, Mass, moving to Westmoreland with
MS parents at the age of 10 years: His death
occurred nine years ago at the advanced age
of 81 years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
Highest Office In America.

The power of the speaker of the house
of representatives has steadily increased
from the first congress to the present,
and in its influence on national iegisla-
ton is believed by many even to exceed
that exerted by the president. Samuel
j. Randall, through whom the influence
of the speaker was increased more large
ly than by any other man in this coun-
try, once said: II came to consider
that the speakership was the highest
office within the reach of American citi-
zens; that it was grand official sta
tion, great in the honors which it con-
ferred and still greater in the ability it
gave to impress on our history and leg
islation the stamp of truth, fairness,
justice and right.
Great as are the powers of the speaker
of the house Of representatives, and po-
tent for good or evil as are the commit
tees appointed by him, it is pessimistio
to attribute to either or to both meas
ure of power detrimental to the future
veal of the nation. In continual con-
tact with the people and observant Of
the glaring publicity that causes fire.
quent reversals of public opinion, it is
safe to say that future congresses. if
they should initiate legislation Of an
Objectionable character, would ulti
mately enact such laws as will har-
monte with the intelligent wishes Of
the people and tend to the highest de-
velopment of the republic. -General A.
W. Greedy, u. S. A., in North Amer
lean Review
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
Senator Proctor's Visit to Cuba.

Senator Proctor's report Of his recent
visit to Cuba pictures the desolation and
distress in the island in way that should
excite his fellow Vermonters to emulate
his example in contributing to the relief of
the starving people within easy reach of
this great and prosperous country. He
says: 1T is not peace, nor is it war. 1t
is desolation and distress, misery and star
walton. Every town and village is sur
rounded by trocha (trench), sort of
rifle pit, but constructed on a plan new to
me. the dirt being thrown up on the inside
and barbed wire fence on the outside of
the trench. These trochas have at every
corner and at frequent intervals along the
sides what are there called forts, but which
were really small block-bouses, many Of
them more like large sentry box. loop
holed for musketry, and with guard of
from two to 10 soldiers in each The pur-
pose of these trocbas is to keep the recon-
centrados in as well as to keep TIE insur-
gents ou., and from all TIE surrounding
country the people have been driven into
these fortified towns, and held there TO
subsist as they can. They are virtually
prison ysrds and not unlike one in neral
appearance, except the walls are not so
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
New Hampshire News.

meeting of the Pilgrim Congregational
1rociety OF Nashua was held at the church
tuesday evening for the purpose of extend
ing call to Rev. O. 8. Davis of Springfield,
young man who has preached at the church
d number OF times recently and who has been
regarded as candidate for the position. The
society is one Of the most fashionable in the
CITY, and the pastors salary is $500.
~ letter from j. Fred Whitcoub, Jr., of
heene has been received under date of Skag-
uay, March 6. in which he states that the
party mad decided to go in over the White
pass, although longer than the Chiicoot,
having ascertained that the latter was practi-
cally blocked. They expected to start over
.ne trail the next morning, and thought they
would be three weeks in getting to the lakes
me wind was blowing constantly and very
cold. Mr.. Whitcomh describes Skaguay as a
very busy place, but completely overrun with
gamblers. He reports having seen one man
lose $500 in 20 minutes. He states that a
steamer loaded with horses and outfits was
burned at Skaguay the day before their ar
rival, and that in consequence large num-
Der OF men were stranded.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
WESTMORELAND.

The roads here are very bad.
Miss Eva Wiley is gaining slowly.
Bert Parker is at work for E. A. Mahogany.
The next singing school will be Wednes-
day evening at 7 80.
Charles Aldrch has returned from Graf
ton.
John Woods has returned, having been up
north drawing logs this winter.
Quite large number attended the masquer-
AIDE ball from this place.
Hon. Albert Hill has gone to Londonderry
for few days.
Mrs. Charles Cobb called on Mrs. Hart one
day last week.
Frank Gilmore was in town one day last
week.
Charles Hart has recently purchased fine
water-spaniel, which is very fond OF tramps
Frank WILDER spent Sunday with his fam.
lily here.
William Wheaton has bought a valuable
racing horse and wagon. He expects to
enter the races this coming fall.
Charles Hendrix is going back home soon
He will be greatly missed by the people o.
this town, especially by his aunt, Mrs. Wiley
G.. s. Aldrich was cruelty irsulted while
the house of one of his neighbors. He wa.
hit in the head by block thrown by the old
est boy. The doctors say he will be all RICH
in few days. SAM.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Sugar makers are getting ready for sugar
ing.
1t is understood that Charles Moultrop has
charge of Timothy Fields sugar orchard.
Mr.. Carpenter has a man from Chester to
work for him.
Miss Helen Campbell entertained friend
over Sunday.
The society which met at the vestry last
Thursday, was we'll attended.
Hard colds are prevalent. some being quite
sick with them.
At the meeting of the society last Friday
night Walter Harlow was chosen sexton.
Frances Goodell returned from her visit il
Windham last week.
party of young men went to Bellows
Falls last Saturday and attended Hoyts
play, "a Stranger in New York"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
Preh,storio pentistrx.

George Byron Gordon, the explorer,
contributes an article on "The Mysteri-
GUS City Of Honduras to The Century.
The article gives an account of discov.
cries at Copan. Mr.. Gordon says:
No regular burying place has yet
been found at Copans but number Of
isolated tombs have been explored. The
location Of these was strange and unex-
pected-beneath the pavement of court.
yards and under the foundations Of
houses. They consist of small chambers
of very excellent masonry, rooted some-
times by means of the horizontal arch and
sometimes by means of slabs of stone rest
ing on the top Of the vertical walls. In
these tombs one and sometimes two in.
terments had been made. The bodies
had been laid at full length upon the
floor. The cerements had long since
moldered away, and the skeletons them
selves were in crumbling condition
and give little knowledge of the phys
ical characteristics Of the people; but
one fact of surprising interest came to
light concerning their private lives
namely, the custom of adjoining the
front teeth with gems inlaid in the
enamel and by filling. Although not all
of the sets of teeth found had been
treated in this way, there are enough to
show that the practice was general, at
least among the upper classes, for all
the tombs opened, from their associa-
tions with prominent houses, seem to
have belonged to people of rank and for
tune. The stone used in the inlaying
was bright green jadeite. A circular
cavity about one-sixteenth of an inch
i'll diameter was drilled in the enamel
of each of the two front teeth of the up
per row and inlaid with little disk Of
jadeite, cut to perfect fit and secured
by means Of bright red cement.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
Ex.0ov. Page Not q Candidate.

The statement published in an exchange
and quoted in our columns to the effect
that ex-Gov. Carroll S. Page had entered
the field as a candidate for congress and
would contest the honor of representing
the first district with Congressman Powers
naturally created intense interest, as such
a step would ensure one of the most holly
contested campaigns this congressional dis
trict has seen in many years. In order to
establish the truth Of the report the Free
Press sent message to ex-Gov. Page ask
ing him to make a statement of bis position
as regards bis rumored candidacy for con-
gress and he telegraphed the following re-
ply:
1.-The Caledo7ian has been misinfoImed,
| am not candidate for congress" G. s.
PAGE-Free Press.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
For the Bashful Lover.

miss Daisy, you are writing to that
little brother Of yours who is visiting
out west, aren't your
Eyes He's dear little fellow. I
miss him so much.
HE is indeed. Have you sealed the
letter yet. Miss Daisy?"
mot yet. :"
add postscript, if you please, and
tell him want to know how he would
like me for big brother.
tDemurely) "Mr. Spoonamore, it will
be at least two weeks before you get an
answer-if you ask him. "
And the matter was settled in about
two minutes. Chicago Tribune.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
ALSTEAD.

Mrs. VIM of Rutland is visiting at her
brothers, H. o. Webster's.
W. W. Diusmore has been drawn for petit
juror and Charles Ellis as grand juror.
Henry Rawson spent Sunday with his
daughter and family in Ludlow.
Miss Berta Wilder spent few days las
week with friends IN Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Llnsley visited in Mar
low one day recently.
Rev. I. B. Stuart was in attendance at the
minister's meeting in Keene last week.
A. L. Dinsmore received telegram Mon
day from Boston announcing the serious i'll
ness of his wife at City Hospital
The ladies of the Universalist society had a
sugar supper in their vestry Tuesday evening
while the Congregational ladies will hold
their supper Thursday evening.
j. W. Estabrook moves his family soon to
the farm which be has recently purchased in
Westminster. We understand that r. W.
Clark will occupy MIR. Estabrook's house on
Mechanic street.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
BRATTLEBORO.

Rev. Thomas Gull, formerly missionary fol-
the Baptist state convention, has received q
call from the Baptist church at Windsor.
There will be meeting of the Massachu'
sets state board of trade in Boston tomorrow
and Gen. j. j. Estey has been chosen as the
representative of the Brattleboro board.
Ernest w. Gibson of Chester, a law student
in the Office of Waterman, Martin Il Hit
has been appointed register of probate fol-
Windsor county.
1t is positively known that Lawyer L. w
Maloney of Rutland will accept the nomina-
tion for governor on the democratic ticket il
it be rendered him.
The meeting of the evening session of the
Woman's club Saturday, being the last before
their annual meeting, which occurs April /,
was particularly interesting one. The
papers were given by Miss M. Belle
Smith upon "a famous prison." and Mrs. Fl,
K. Whitaker, upon "The reform of prisons
and of prisoners"