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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05
To be Prepared

For war is the surest way for this nation
to maintain peace. That is the opinion
of the wisest statesmen. 1t is equally
true that to be prepared for spring is
the best way to avoid the peculiar dan
gers of the season. This is lesson null
titudes are learning, and at this time,
when the blood is sure to be loaded with
impurities and to be weak and sluggish,
the millions begin to take Hoods, Sara
parila, which purifies, enriches and Vital
ICES the blood, expels all disease germs.
creates good appetite. gives strength
and energy and puts the whole system He,
monia. severs, and other dangerous d.
seases which are liable to attack weak
ened system.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05
Avoid Grip

Use Downs Elixer freely on first appear
ance of a cold. 1t will prevent grip,
pneumonia, and all dangerous bronchill
or pulmonary troubles. 1t will cure grip
in any stagr. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters
are natures remedy for expelling all grip
poisons from the blood, regulating the
bowels, strengthing the nerves and i'm
parting vieor to the system. All druggists
sell and guarantee them to do as recon-
mended or money resunded.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05
Aconxincin1 Arawar.

II hobbled into Mr.. Blackmons drug
store one evening" says Wesley Nelson.
of Hamilton, Ga. "and he asked me to
tism with which | had suffered for long
time. | told him / had no faith in any
medicine as they all failed. He said {:
We'll if Chamberlain $ Pain Balm does not
help you. you need not pay for it. l
took a bottle home and used it accord
ing to the directions and in one week
was cured and have not since been
troubled with rheumatism" Sold by E.
A. Drown Il Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05
Genital Vermont Railway
TlME-TAt
Corrected to January 80, 1901
rains leave Barre Daily, except Sunday,

as follows:
GOING SOUTH
$40 A. M.-MAIL For Boston via Lowell
or Fitchburg; New York via Springfield and
all New England points. Parlor car to Bos-
ton via Lowell.
1901 p. M.-FAST EXPRESS For Boston
via Lowell New York via Springfield and
via New London. Buff parlor car to Bos-
ton.
$40 p. M-LOCAL PASSENGER For
Mortified, Randolph, White River Junction
and Windsor.
HOO P. M.-NIGHT EXPRESS. Leaves
Barre week days only, but leaves Montpe-
ier IL So A. Nj daily, including SUNDAYS, for
Boston via Lowell or Fltchburg and for New
York via Springfield Pullman sleeping cars
10 Boston via Lowell and to Springfield.
GOING NORTH
$50 .M.-PASSENGER For Burlington
st. Adams Montreal and R1chford. Con-
meets at Essex Junction with express for all
points on Rutland Railroad.
sos p. Nj MAIL For Burlinetx = Rutc
and, Cambridge Junction, ST. Adams Mon
treal and Rouses Point. Parlor car to Mon
treal.
$40 p. NJ. - EXPRESS For Burlington,
st. Adams and Montreal. Pullman sleeping
car, Montpelier Junction to Chicago without
change. Due Chicago S.45 p. NJ. next night.
Suburban Service
TRAINS TO MONTPELIER. Leave Barre $40
NJ, II OF, 3 05, 10, HOOP M.
TRAINS TO BARRE. Leave Montpelier 35
9.l5, 1880 A. NJ. 12.55 $50 and $40 p. M
WiIiiamstown Trains
Leave Barre ~, 4.30 p. Nj. Due Williams
town l.55, 8 20 P NJ.
7 COW. \-;li;at1stnyr 10 A. M go p NJ
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05
To Our Advertisers

As we now go to press With our
first edition at 2 O'Clock noon, it will
be necessary for our advertisers to get
their copy in by s O'Clock In the
morning. No copy will be accepted
after that time, with assurance Of
being published in that days issue.
BARRE NEWSPAPER Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05
MONTPELIER
AND WELLS RIVER R. r
TIMETABLE,

n DLCs
Corrected to Oct. s. 1900 trains lie We Barre
As t, lows: Going East. sundays excepted.
7.3O Am.
Connect. at Wells River with Accommoda-,
ton Train North, and with Mail Train Sout1
over Pa sumpsic Division B ton Il Maine
R r. Also c meets with Accom- odalion
Train N nth via. White Mountain Division.
and with Mail Train South, which has
through train service rom Wells River to
Boston, via. Plymouth, Concord. Manchester,
Nsshu4 and Lowell, arriving In Boston at
1870 J. M.
Connects at Wells River With ExpreI
Mail Train North over Pas>umpsic
r & VI. X. r. 500 Line Express tokN
cago and Niyht EafnreAs So asIdc ~ e.
nnints via. G. p. Ry Through Sleeping NJ
Wells River to st. Paul, Montreal to CHI 60,
d.ilv EXCEPT saturdays, Montrea to 7 cifc
roast and Tourl>t Cars to Pacific Coas We'd
ne.dlv, Conn. ct. with Wall train for Lisbon,
littIeton, Whiteield, Fabyans. l. ncaster,
(royeton and Berin. A lso connects with
Express Train for Boston via. Plymouth,
srriying In ston at 500 p NJ. Through
Parlor Car Wells River to Boston.
3.15 p. NJ.
Connects at Wells River with Train North
over passun psic Division Is. Il M. X. Il. for
W, .tations between ellis River and Lyn-
jopyiile. with Accommoda ion South for all
.tatlons between Wells River and Wbi
Eiyer Junction and with Ac ommoda'ion
Train over White Mountain Division B. &
NJ. K, r., for Lisbon, Littleton, Whitefield
and Lancaster
TRAINS WEST.
Leave Wells River, $50, 1905 A. M, $40
PM x .oo, ~
SURJJRBAN TRAIN SERVICE.
Leave Montpelier, $50, 945, l.4O A. M,
$50, 3 80, 5.15 =. M.
Arrive ut earre $50, 1908. 11.55 A. NJ
2.50. 4.O5, $50 ?. NJ. =,
Leave Barre 100, 1920 A. NJ, 12.4b. S.15,
Arrive at Montpelier, 7.45, 1895, A. M.
LOO. $50, 4.3O, $50 7. M.
W, STOWELL, General Manager.
+, W, STANYAN. Superintendent.
Y, W, MORSE, Gent Pass, Agent,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, q,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, GO
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. j.
CHENEY d Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D. 1856
49, A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
monials, free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O..
Sold by Druggist. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05

Headache. blliousness, heartburn, indi-
gestion, and all liver ills are cured by
Hoods Pills
Sold by all druggists. 70 cents.
sttll Anxious.

Sttll Anxious.
"Have you fastened the windows,
dearY she asked. as they were about
10 retire for the night.
mo. WHAT'S the use? gave you
the last dollar | had to buy that new
hat, and we needn't fear burglars
"But they might sit down on the hat,
Won w."-Washington Post.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-05
Farm For Sale.

A Farm of 200 acres, situated two miles
from Williamstown; in good state Of
cultivation. Cuts 40 tons of hay. Two
houses, two barnes and shop all in COM
Portable condi ton, running water to house
fail. Divided into about 30 acres wood
land the remainder in pasture and now
ing. Nice young orchard and sugar
orchard of 500 trees. Also for sale. about
10 tons of straw, and sugar tools. Be-
tween 30 and 40 good springs on the prop
erty. School house sixty rods from resi-
dence As smooth land as any in this
vicinity. Excellent facilities for a trout
pond. Farm and sugar tools for $1,000.
j. W. BACON,
Williamstown, vt.
For the hay inquire of c. U. Lathrop,
WILLIAMSBURG, vt.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

The Eutre Nous club gave a delightful
dancing party Friday night lat T.oga
Hall. The room was decorated with
splendid palms, aud with the pretty
gowns OF the young Misses and chape.
rones, the affair was the most enjoyable
they have given this season.
Those present were Mr., and Mrs. z. II.
Sroat, MIR. and Mrs. h. d. Gilbert, Mr..
and Mrs w b. Morse, the Misses Carrie
Willis, Maude Mckay, Agnes Gilbert,
Stella Hurst, Ethel knight, Miss,Draper,
Oregon City, Carrie Hurst, Ruby
Cornell, Miss Harding, Oregon
City, Remoh Holland, Constance
Holland, Elsa Yantis, Nina Damon, Marie
Mesick, Miss Saler, Helen CSlbreath,
Ella Rineman, Bees Warner, Portland,
Snyder, McMinnville, SCHNEIDER, Neya
Griswold, Eme Klein, Allie Crossan,
Blanche Belle, Mamie Crawford, Lillisn
Metchan, Samuel, Portland, Maxon,
Portland, Nina Huelat, Linnie Suites
man; Messrs w. H. Burghsrdt, Harry
Albert, VIII Evans, j, evans, Chauncey
Bishop, Roy Bishop, Chas. Biers, Ernest
Welsh, Marion Looney, Gus Molden,
Bert Olinger, Willoughley OF Eugene,
Elgin Of Corvallis, Wilson, Corvallis,
Wilson, Ontario, Wash, Homer Smith,
Coleridge McElroy, John Cochran, John
Roberts, w. c Taylor, Chss Goldsmith,
Frank Hamilton, Harry Moir, Everett
Shinn, John Chase, Arthur Glover,
Harry Olinger, A. Irwin.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
PERSONAL

Mrs. Allie Zan and Miss Nancy Of
Portland, are visiting NIrs. }. w. Bick.
ford.
The Rev. and Mrs. I. Brouilette, Of
Gervais, attended the legislature here
yesterday.
Miss NJ. F. Draper of Oregon City,
who has been visiting Mrs. s. f. Huelet
and family for wecb, returned to her
home this morning.
Jacob Plan who has been confined 10
his home at North Salem for few
weeks II now able to get out and enjoy
the bright warm sun
Miss Mabel Carter dean OF the college
of oratory recited Whitman's Captain,
My Captain" at the university chapel
this morning during the Lincoln's day
exercises.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
A NEW DEPARTURE.
A rev. Hffeenal and couwilent c6re FOr
cafarrh

@NN~"NNNA
catanh
OF catarrh remedies, there is no end
but Of catarrh cures, there has always
been a great scarcity. There are many
remedies to relieve, bat very few that
really cure.
The old practice Of snuffing salt water
through the nose wonld often relieve aud
the washes. douches, powders and en-
halers in common use are very little, If
any, better than the old fashioned salt
water douche.
The use of inhalers and the application
OF salves, washes and powders to the
nose and throat to cure catarrh is no
more reasonable than to rub the back to
cure kidney disease. Catarrh is juet as
much blood disease as kidney trouble
or rhematism and 1t can not be cured by
local treatment any more than they can
be.
throat or stomach an internal Rntiseptic
treatment is necessary to drive the
catarrhal poison out of the blood and
eystcm, and the new catarrh cure is de-
signed on this plan and the remarkable
success Of S,uarts Catarrh Tablets is be
cause being used internally, IL drives out
stomach, liver and bowels.
Wm. Zimmerman of 81. Joseph, relates
an experience with catarrh which is oi
value TO millions Of catarrh sufferers
everywhere. He says, Il neglected q
slight nasal catarrh until il gradually
extended to my throat and bronchial
tubes and finally even my stomach and
liver became effected, but az l was able
to keep up and do q days work | let J.
run along until my hearing began to fail
me and then realized that l must gel
rid OF catarrh or lose my position as | was
clerk and my hearing was absolutely
necessary.
Some Of my friends recommended an
inhaler, another a catarrh ealve but they
were no good in my case, nor was any
thing else until | heard OF Stuartt
Catarrh Tabletsand bought a package al
my drug store. They benefited me from
the start and is less than four months
was completely cured OF catarrhal al
though had suffered nearly all my life
from il.
They are pleasant 10 take and 80 much
more convenient to use than Other
catarrh remedies that l feel | can moi
say enough in favor OF Stuart's Catarrf
Tablets"
A little book on cause and cure o.
catarrh will he mailed free by addressing
H. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich, anC
the tablets are sold 10y all druggists II
the United States and Canada
2l2 l4l6.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
A Good OppoTtunitvI

DO you desire TO learn shorthand and
thus ft yourself 10 succeed where others
fail? II is well nigh impossible to get the
best paying clerical positions without a
knowledge OF this most useful art. Al
tho earnest solicitation OF friends who
desire TO secure the benefit Of my long
experience as a court and general report.
er aud as one OF the most expert type.
wrtisls ON tho Pacific coast. | have do
cided TO start a class ii sufficient num-
ber Wish 10 enroll. NV instruct ON is
not merely theory but practice Assist.
ance AMI advice in typewriting FREQ II
charge to those taklug SHORTHAND. n
YOU are Interested shall be pleased TO
have you call at my Office in the State
lluuse aud talk with me-, or address me
at bux 264. Full particulars and terms
on application. }. w. kEEvEs
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Mr. Bryan To Speak.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. l2.--William j.
Bryan delivers the address this evening
at the banquet Of the Jefferson, Jackson
and Lincoln League This will be his
fourth visit to this city since 1896. Mr..
Bryan il to respond to the toast,
Jefferson; Hon. George Fred Williams, ,
will speak On Jackson" and senator
Charles T. Towne talks Oh Lincoln, 4"
while Senator Pettigrews subject is
"From Lincoln tn Hanna"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Whist Party:

Mrs. II. W.Meye's entertained Friday
afternoon at whist, at her home on
Court street, in honor OF Mrs. Emma
Dorris-Th ,mpson and Miss Dee Aubrey,
Of Eugene, The first honors went to
Miss Ethel Hughes, beau iful plaie.
Those who enjoyed The pleasures OF tue
afternoon we're; Mrs T.. II. SrOat. Mr.,
r. =, Boise, Jr, Mrs W. 4 Morse
Mrs j II. McNary, Mrs. + T. McCor
mack, Mrs. VIM Moody, The Dalles
Mrs. +. X. Anson, the Misset Margaret
Cosper, MAY Boise, Genevirve and
Ethel Hughes, Jessie Brcyman Ms.
Emma Thompson aud Miss Dee Au.
brey.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Catsrrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional
diseaso. and In order 10 cure 1t you must
take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, andact sdirect.
" ON the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure - not a quack
medicine. IL was prescribed by one OF
the best physicians in this country for
years, and is a regular prescription. IL IL
composed OF the best tOnics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination OF the two in-
grediants is what produced such wonder.
iul results ia curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonial free.
+. J. CHENEY & 90, Props.
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price Zoe.
Halls Family PILE are the best.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

The low stage of the water makes IL
difficult for the boats TO continue their
course mp stream. The river now stands
at 2I}5 feet, above low water, and should
it fall much lower, the boats may be un-
able to run at night on account of the
numerous sand bars.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

The minister's wife who has consented
to write her Confessions" for the Feb
ruary Atlantic betrsys not only sense
OF humor, but keen insight into the
forces that work for ana against the pro.
fessional man of religion in our modern
American world.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
bed Tine

take pleasant herb drink, the next
morning | feel bright aud my com
plexion is better. My doctor says At
acts gently on the stomach, liver and
kidneys, and is a pleasant laxative. II
is made of herbs, and is prepared az
easily as tea. 1t is called Lanes Medi.
cine. All druggists cell it at 25c. and 81
cts. Lanes Family Medicine moves the
bowels each day. If you cannot get it,
send for free sample. Address, Orator
r. Woodward, LeRoy, N. Y.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Large Wall Maps OF the
United States....
Given AWav
HOW To GET ONE
HOW TO GET ONE

II you are going East, or thinking OF
sending for your family, do not buy your
tickets until YOU have secured rates
from the ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAIL
ROAD Co. Their service is excelled by
none, and they can reach all points in
the East, South or Southeast from any
point In Oregon or Washington.
Through tourist car from Pacific Coast
TO New York.
II you will send fifteen sents in stamps
to the address given below, we will
forward you by return mail a large wall
map of the United States, Cuba and
Porto Rico, 34x40 inches
For particulars regarding passenger OF
freight rates, cab on or address,
h. II. TRuMBUIA,
Coml Ag't, III. Cent. X. II
l42 Third st., Portland Or
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

NEW FEED STORE--Op2 2osiie court
house ON HIGH STREET. A full line of
flour and all kinds ot feed carried.
Hay and grain bouVht and sold. Feed
choppinR done at lowest rates. Get
orr quotations before Won buy. Till
son, Bartlett Grain Co.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

BACK AT THE OLD sTAND.-The
farmers and hOrsemen will be glad 10
know that Arthnr Glover the well
known horse shoer is back at the old
stand 80 State street where he and
his partner w. M. plymale will shoe
your horses or do any blacksmith
work needed. "a mos
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Town Meeting Day.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 12.-Town elec-
tions are being held throughout the
state today. Under the present law,
town officers hold their positions for two
years, though the boards of supervisors
convene annually.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

WANrED-Wood removed Immediately
from ground two blocks east Of Asylum
avenue grocery. Owners please com.
ply as party wishes to build. Fred
Hurst 23StR
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

desire close this tine stock OF Mems and Boys and
Chdrens Furnishing Goods and Hats within the few days.
order to have decided sacrifice the by
greatly reducing the prices Cali in and get the benefit of this
sale Those holding claims against this firm will kindly call
get money We also respectfully request those who
in debt to us to call make settlement - - - - 20
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
LOCAL EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, Feb. IL. State En-
campnent Modern Woodmen.
TUESDAY, Feb. IL, meeting OF salem
Camp OF Modern WoOdmen.
Up M, Foreign Missionary Society,
msets with Mrs. John Hughes.
THURSDAY, Feb. IL st Valentine +
ball, Arm Ty.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

CHEAP WAGONS-One nearly new
offered for S25 less than cost, other
wagons at great bargains. New wagons
made and repairing done prompt
ly, Painting, have your painting done
nOw and have time for hardening
before using. BY Werner Fennell Sa
lem Wagon Factory S02 Commercial
Street. 24tf
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

j. J. LONGCORE has bonght ont the
second hand store l0l State Street
and can supply his friends and all
who may patronize him with a thous.
and one useful articles from garden
rake to q school book at one quarter
of the Criginal cost. 30 II
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

FARM FOR RENT Eight miles north
oi Salem so acres, about 80 acres in
cultivation, iirst-rlass potato or grain
land. Enquire OF NJ ) Crayton, one
block west Of North Salem School
Salem, Or. 20tf
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

SHEEP FOR SALE. - Twenty. eight
head Of stock. Call on w. II. Elliott
one mile south Of Lincoln, Polk
county. 298t'
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Reservations 10 nnen.

The Kiowa and Camanche country in
Indian Territory will be opened for
settlement this summer. IL is grand
country, and reached only via the Grand
Rock Island Route. II you are in.
terested, write for booklet "rhe Okla.
boma Opportunity" lt tells you all
about Oklahoma and the country To be
opened.
A. Il. CooPRR, G.. A.
ESQ Alder ST., Portland Oregon.
2J II
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
rO.Nlrht ana o.mOnow Mint.

And each day ana night during this
week you can get at any druggist Is
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat aud
Lungs, acknowledged TO be the most
successful remedy ever sold for
Coughs. Group, Bronchitis, Asthma
and Consumption. Get d b, tile TO
day aud keep IL always In the house
80 you can check your cold at once
Price 25c and soc, Sample bottle free,
eOd&w
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

Pretty bicyclists have been tempting
Chief of Police Gibson by the fragrant
violation Of the ordinance on that sub
ject, After they have had their fun he
MY have his.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

LIFE OF QUEEN Victoria. We have
authentic edition Ruy Of home house.
Outfit free. $. @, Miller & Co., Port
land, Oregon. 29eod st
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

Correspondent wanted in every city
town and villages in America. Newsra
per and other work. Experienced and
inexperienced Good remuneration
News and stories wanted. For particu
lars address The Bulletin Press Associa
tion, New York 10 4
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Sal EN- LODGES

fSCRHSTtiSS or a NJ &c fxtt.A
Court sherwood Forest No. IT, Meets Friday
Nigh, III Turner block. Johu v Cha Q, =
A l.. Rrnwn aenY li-lT-tsf
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

FARM FOR RENT-Six miles south
Of Salem l20 acres all under cultiva-
ton, good schools. near church. Free
Rural delivery. Grain rent. Address
II. IL. Care JOURNAL. 21tf
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
WANTED

New today advertisements four
lines or less IN this column Inserted
81 90 per month. All over four lines
at same rate.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, NJ z.
For sale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-21

I shall never forget that moment!
For a second was quite rigid and
helpless, as IL life had departed, and
then a thought flashed upon me. The
jsguar was not to be kept on II he
penetrated here from the roof, for most
Of the inner doorways had only draper.
les. In my dining room was a great
wooden meal chest, nearly empty and
large enough to hold six or seven per-
sons at once. II Lolita and could get
there, thought ], we are saved,
l seized the child, ran with her into
the dining room and crept into the
chest. Unfortunately it had a spring
lock. 10 that l was forced to hold the
lid open with my left hand to guard
against lite locking and Immediately
sitting us. But it had more than an
inch OF outer rim, which completely
hid my fingers.
1t was not a moment too soon. We
were scarcely hidden when heard the
great claws scratching along the floor,
and the hungry smiling of the jagunr
showed me that he was IN search Of
food.
He came straight to the chest and
paused q moment, as IL he feared a
trap. Then he put his head close to
the small opening, 80 that could feel
his hot breath. He shifted awhile and
then tried to raise the lid with his
paw.
How l trembled! But, thank heaven,
the great paw would not go In the mar
row crevIce, and held the cover fast
by cllnging TO the inner part Of the
lock with all the strength Of despera.
ton. All he could do was 10 stretch
out his tongue and lick my fingers un.
I'll they bIed as IL they had been
scratched by saw. And then. rs he
tasted blood and heard Lolita cry-for
my poor darling was just as frightened
as I was--hls eagerness increased, and
he began to utter piercing yells, which
sent icy chills over me.
I wonder why the fright did not kill
me, but the touch of LolIta's little arm
around my neck seemed TO Keep up my
courage.
Still the worst was yet to come.
When the jaguar found that he could
not. reach me from below, he sprang
upon the chest. His huge weight
crushed my fingers between the two
parts Of the lock. Then | thought all
was over and shrieked so that my cries
rang through the whole house.
But my cries were presently answer
ed by sound which made my heart
throb with joy--answered by the bark
ing Of our bloodhound. The jaguar
heard It, too, for he sprang dawn and
stood for a moment listening, then ran
TO the door az II to fee.
Again came the sound OF the dogs
bark y this time nearer - and at the
sametlme the. voices Of men calling 70