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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
FRENCH ADMIRALS RELIEVED.
Two Distinguished Officers Disciplined
for Misconduct.

Paris, July 20.-Two distinguished
naval officers, Vice Admiral De Beau
mont, maritime project of Toulon, and
Rear Admiral Servan, commanding the
Atlantic division, have been summariiy
relieved of their commands by order
of President Loubet Rear Admiral!
Servants downfall is attributed TO SEN
sational developments which led up to
the recent suicide Of Commander Bar
~, who shot himself in the cabin Of
the cruiser Tage while off Martinique
Rear Admiral Servan was aboard the
Tage at the time.
De Beaumont's discipline is said to
be due &c a recently published but de-
MED interview severely criticising the
minister OF marine. M. Palletan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Minister WI has informed DR.. Jill,
acting secretary of state at Washing
ton. that Prince Chen, with the special
embassy to the coronation. vino was
due at Washington, Aug. l, has pest
poned his visit.
The withdrawal of Lafayette Young 81
Des Moines, Tuesday night. as candl-
oate for member Of the Committee on res
buttons from the seventh Iowa district
is generally regarded az ending the oppo-
slton to the reafhrnation of last year
ton at Des Moines. "Wednesday.
The war department is advised Of
the sailing, of the transport Biford from
Manila with 462 enlisted men Of the Stn
Infantry, 143 men OF the 18th Infantry
10i men of the 26th Infantry. 81 sick.
insane and 81 discharged soldiers
The United States revenue cutter
Gresham with Secretary Of the Treas
ury Shaw and friends on board an
chored off Atlantic City, Tuesday
Shortly afterward the party wen'
ashore. Sec. Shaw left for Washing
ton. at night, by rail.
The Bristol. Eng, city council mas
unanimously decided to erect ware
houses at the Bristol docks for the I'M
perial Tobacco Co, at cost OF W.
GOO. The Imperial Tobacco Co. has de-
cided to import direct to Bristol IN
stead of via Liverpool.
Manager Hermann Of the Internationai
a. Z. OF Fort Erie. Tuesday nlght, ~
ceived a telegram from Tommy Ryan "a
Denver City acce~ting terms III !,
round bout Sept. Is, with Kid Carter q
Brooklyn. The bout will be for the m'u1
,,IewelsnL cDaIntnonsiip anu 4 pas1 ~
5000. of which u per cent. will go 70 W
winner and p per cent. to the loser.
The Danish warship Ingolf saiel
Tuesday, from Copenhagen for tr
Danish West Indies, to remain tnes
until the sale of the island to the Cpl.
ed States shall have been settled. Inv
American warships Albany, Cnicas0
and possibly the San Francisco are ~
pected to call at Copenhagen about y"
middle of August.
The trial of the assassins of the MAJ
quis De Mores, at Susa, near Tunls
resulted, Tuesday, in the condemn'ns
to death OF FL Khoir and the sen'e..
ing of HANNA Chiekh to 20 years Us
prisonment. Seventy others, accuss-
of the assassination of the mafq'.
were sentenced in default, SIX ~
put to death and IL to hard labor.
Alexandra Seba was stoned to oea,s
at Santa Fe, n. NJ, Tuesday. L.
Romero had returned home unexIN ,ss
edly and found Seba with his VIZ
After stoning Seba to death hon'. M
and his relatives dragged the Dods
yards through wire fences ana
stones to the murdered mans
Then Romero surrendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
NATIONAL HOME.

Bath had large number of visitors
from Togus, Wednesday. They We're
all veterans of the Civil War and We're
in this city to be examined by The
United States examining board for an
increase in their pensions. In the party
were Joseph Platt. John Mclaughlin,
Patrick Leonard. Frank Garvey, Jacob
Savage, David II. Harriet, Christopher
knight, Joseph 3. Ward, George Kill
ham, Frank Baker, Thomas Daul and
James Hammond. Plat and McLaugh-
lin have been comrades ever since they
were children. and as one of them said.
We shall be comrades until DEATH"
The soldiers all report excellent treat
ment at the hands of the examining
board, which consists of Drs. Wescot,
Price and Irish.-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
BASEBALL GAMES.
New England League.
AT LAWRENCE.


The locals shut ont Nashua and scored
three rans themselves in an errorless
game Long was hit safely but four
times. while Metcalf was touched up fo'
Il. Long. DeMontreville and Murphy
shared the honors for Lawrence.
Lawrence ......p 0 | l G-3- 13-l
Nashua ........O 0 . o o 0 . 90 Al
Batteries-Long and Wiley; Metcalf and
Stanhope. Time, l.f5. Umpire, ConnOrs.
Attendance, 400.
1T FALL RIVER.
Dover outbatted and outfelded Fall Riv-
or. Burbage pitched great ball, allowing;
the home team but three hits a difficult
running catch by Ball was the feature.
Fall River 30 0 o o O-l-3
Batteries-Burhage and Burrill; Glazitt
and Rollins. Time, 1.22. Umpire, Hassett.
Attendance, 700.
AT CONCORD.
Concord broke its spell and shut out
Manchester. , to o. Hits by Murphy and
Noblitt. errors by Regan and a long fly
by Carney gave two runs in the sixth
and one in the eighth resulted from Mob
lifts double and Bigbie's single o Briei
pitched excellent bail and was given per
feet support.
Concord .........0 o o o o 2 o / 0-3-5-t
Manchester 10 o o o o o 0-G-5-t
Batterics-O Brien and Doran; Kimbal
and G. Clarke. Time 1.50. Umpire, Brad
ley. Attendance, 1906
AT HAVERHTLL.
Iaverhll defeated Lowell by heavy hit
ting. in spite Of many errors. Coughlir
was hit freely and retired in the fourth
in favor of Smith. who allowed Lowell but
four hits. Willis was batted hard, es-
pecially in the fourth and fifth innings
Hamilton's batting was feature, II
making three two-baggers and a singlt
out of four times at bat.
Haverhil ......0 0 0 4 3 Q 0 X-S-12
Lowell .........O / 0 o 0 0 o. =.
= Batteries-Coughlin. Smith and Shincel
Willis ana Lake. Time, LILO. Umpire, Be
VILE. Attendance" In.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

The last charges against Ambassador
Powell Clayton. submitted to the state
department at Washington, by Senator
Penrose of Pennsylvania, in the shape
of affidavits that he held mining stock
in his own name, stand already denied
by the ambassador and the statement
is made that the state department re-
CARDS them as having been satisfactor-
lily answered. The purport of the am
bassador's statement was that the
stock referred to was held by him n
trust and did not belong to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Brooklyn. St Louis at New York, Cincin-
natl at Philadelphia.
Saturday-St. Louis at Boston QWo
games), Chicago at Philadelphia, Pitts
burg at New York, Cincinnati at Brook
Ign.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
Observation-Disclosures at Lowell. Fall
River at Lawrence, Haverhill at Dover
Concord at Nashua.
F'riday-Lowell at Manchester, FAN
River at Lawrence, Haverhill at Dover
Concord at Nashua.
Saturday-Nashua at Haverhill, Man.
chester at Fall River, Concord at Dover,
Lowell at Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
FORTS IN GOOD CONDITION.
Oefences at Long Island Ready to Re.
sist Attacks.

Washington. July 30.-Actinlg Sec
Sanger returned to the war depart
ment, Tuesday. having spent Monday
in company with Gen. Macarthur and
other officers of the army who We're
making tour of the forts forming the
defences of the eastern entrance of
Long Island sound, which is to be the
scene of the army and navy maneu-
vres. They found everything in excel
lent condition to meet the navy in the
coming engagement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Miss Emma Day. sub principal Of
the Highland Avenue Grammar school
has rendered her resignation. It is
with regret that the scholars Of the
school and their parents learn of her
resignation. as she has made Il largo
number of friends during her term OF
service. Miss Day will finish her
course at Mt. Holyol1e College in the
fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
Union Men Stoned by Mob.

Mount Carmel, Pa, July 30.-Two
crowds OF strikers numbering fully 5000
men, women and children, collected at
all the Reading and Union Co. opera
lions between here ard Shamokin
Tuesday evening. and hurled stones and
sticks at the non union men. Six Of
the latter We're captured by the mob
and were badly pummelled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
Mr.. Schwab Is Improving.

Atlantic City, n. j.. July 3O-Presi-
dent Schwab continues to improve and
spent the day in light recreation and
he is taking an absolute rest from
business and only chats with visitors
on social matters or INDUCES in joke
or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
THE WEEKS SCHEDULES,
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday-Balti-
more at Chicago, Boston at Cleveland
Philadeiphia at st. Louis, Washington at
Detroit
STANDARDIZATION at Detroit PHILADELPHIA
az chicago, Baltimore at St. Louis.
Washington-Cleveland at Columbus.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Tuesday, Wednesday,. Thursday and
Friday-Chicago at Boston, Pittsburg at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
AT EAsTPORT.
Barbados Wins 2.30 and Keno l.. the
2.19 Class.

PASSPORT, Me-, July 30.-The horse races
continued, today, with two classes, trot
and pace. In the 80 class, Barbados
was first, Maggie S. second and Maud
c. third Best time, 2.S1l5
In the 2.1S class, Keno L. Won; Park
Camello, second Best time, 2.20s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
Trident Wins Seawanhaka Leo,

Montreal, July 30.-Another race was
sailed, Tuesday. in the series to de-
ternine the defender of the Seawan-
haka cup. 1t was over the triangular
course in very light shifty wind.
Trident won. Her time was 56.46 as
against Osmas 61.21.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

A large flock of sparrows attracted
much attention in Lawrence Bros mill
yard, few days ago. One of their
number was perfectly white. not hav-
ing single dark feather and appeared
perfectly capable of looking out for
itself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Interesting ban games every pleasant
evening call out q goodly number Of
our residents, who thoroughly enjoy
the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
AT OLD SAUGUS TRACK.
Ciaynorse, Mary Rachael and Louise
G. the Winners.

Boston, July 30.-After liberal scratch
ing of the card of entries in the races at
the Saueus track. this afternoon. two
good fields came to the wire in two races
won the 2.26 trot in straight heats ans
ClaymorSe took the go pace. In the lat
ter event Claymorse went to a bad break
in the second heat, yet was able to push
Kavilli hard in the second heat. After
that the race was an easy thing for Clay
morse. Louise G.. owned in Rochester
n. H.. won the 2.09 pace. Summary:
226 S-PACING-PIRSF S5c0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
AT BROOKLYN.
National League Standing.
Other Games.

At Toronto-Toronto, 4: Newark 8.
AT Buffalo--Worcester. 5: Buffalo ,
At Observation-Disclosures, .; Provi-
dence. &.
At Montreal-Montreal, 4: Jersey City,
:. Jersey City, 6; Montreal. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Ten thousand demons gnawing away at
ones vitals couldn't be much worse than
the torture of itching piles. Yet there is
a cure. LOANS Ointment never fails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

The marriage intentions of Fred
Eugene Townes of Taunton, Mass, and
Miss LEILA Mabel Landerkin Of this city,
are published at the city clerks Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Miss Gertrude Dodge returned to her
home at Boothbay. Wednesday, after a
visit rs the guest of Miss Evelyn Dol
loft, North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

A boon to travellers. Dr. Fowler's Ex-
tract of Wild Strawberry Cures dysen-
terry, diarrhoea, seasickness, nausea.
Pleasant to take. Perfectly harmless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
New England League Standing.
American League.

Cleveland .......0 o o o o 0 o III ,
Chicago .........0 o o o o o o 0 % 81
and Mcfarland. Time. lao. Umpire,
Connolly. Attendance, 3l62.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Mrs. Henry ellison and two childre
of Somerville. Mass, are visiting Mr..
c. Fl. Wight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Miss Roeaiind Richards has returned
to the Richards camp at North Bel
grade. after a short visit in this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Mrs. Annie Chamberlain and dau2h-
Ter Fern, who have been visiting
friends in Randolph. have returned Ia
their home in Franklin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Miss Rose Cole of Fairfield, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. w w.
Kelley, Farmingdale, has returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

The open air service held in the
South Gardiner lumber yard was
largely attended. Rev. Mr. Farrow
presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

A wheelman's tool bag isn't complies
without bottle of Dr. Thomas's Eclec-
Oil Heals cuts, bruises, stings, sprains.
Monarch over pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Mrs Joseph Burgess has q fine plant
which is a beautiful sight in the even
ing. 1t is 4 Star Of Bethlehem and has
80 blossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

The engagement Of Miss Minnabelle
Rodick of Waterville. and I.auriston
Crocker of FarmingdaIe. is announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

George w. Heselton left on tie
SagadGhoc. Wednesday, for :, trip to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

James Mouton Of Randolph, returned
on the Sagadahoc, Wednesday, from D
visit " 18th Boston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
American League Standing.
National League.


Boston .......O 0 0 0 0 O--O-2 /
Chicago .........0 o o o 0 0-t-4-t
Batteries-Willis and Moran: Taylor aud
Killing. Time, Lac. Umpire, Brown. At
tendance, $500.
(Second game)
Boston .........0 0o0 0O0O1O000 81 6 @
Chicago ........0 20 a001O 5000 2-3-13-4
Batteries-E,ason and Moran: Lundgren
and Killing. Time. 2.35. Umpire Brown.
AT NEW YORK.
St. Louis .......0 0 0 0 O-1-2 l
New York .....0 0 o 0 x-2-S-2
Bateries-Yerkes and O'Nein; Cronn
and Bresnahan. Time. l.iS. Umpire,
Emslie. Attendance. 21O0
AT BROOKLYN.
Pittsburg .......1 0 O 0 O-1-6-2
Brooklyn .......0 % o 1 l X-5-7 o
Batteries-rannehill ana Smith; kitson
and Farrell. Time, 1.S2. Umpire, Powers.
Attendance, 1900
At Philadelphia-The Cincnnati-Phiia-
delphia game was postponed, on account
of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Harry II. Thurlough, q Young lawyer
Of Canaan, Me, was in Gardiner on
business, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Mrs. Charles Brown and daughter
Annie left for Popham Beach. Tues
day. where they win spend a week with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
FLYING BULLETS
Continued from page -

p. NJ, the Sth and 18th Regiments and
Governors Troop were ordered To
Shenandoah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Miss Eve Bowler, employed at the
Mclaughlin boarding house, is very
sick and under the care Of a doctor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Mrs. Lucretia Tyler went to the
islands, Wednesday, for visit Wit.
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Women love clear. healthy COM
plexion. Pure blood makes it. Burdock
Blood Bitters makes pure blood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Miss Lillian Coleman has returned
from visit with relatives at Amherst,
n. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar McCausland wen
to The islands, "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Miss Anna Estes has returned from
a months visit with relatives in New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

are taking their turn in being laid IN
a few days with the mumps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Miss Edith Landers went to Bow
doinham, Wednesday. TO visit friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
E.w. GROVE.

This name must appear on every Us.;c ~
the genuine Laxative Bromo ~ r
Tablets. the remedy that cures ~ y -
one day. Is cents. mays ~. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Harold Smith left, Wednesday. for
visit with relatives in Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Percy Towie of Randolph, went to
Lewiston, Wednesday, for n visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Since 1872 1000 miles of railroads
have been laid in the Japanese Empire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
SOUTH I GARDINER.

Mr.. Seavy has lately moved into one
of II. r. Sawyers rents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
Today's Concert Program.

The selections made by Mr.. Theme for
the band concert, this afternoon, are ds
follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31


Claymorse, b G, by Clayseps
tknapp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. / / ]
kavilli. b (YouHg) ...... 3 4
Alice Holmes, blk m (Allen) ....S 4 . 2
Hetty Greene, b m (CoX ......... > 3 3
Daniel Webster. b g Cook ..4 6 Z
Lucy d., ch IN tMiller) ...... 6 5 s
Rubita. oh m tJohnson) .........e 5
Charlena, m (Commngs) ..... ) 9ds
Nancy Rush. b m tSchaffer) 80. . Sds
Haleb, b & (Richardson) ........ 10 10 Dis
Time. 2.1112, 216t4, 2.13%i, 216
22e CLASS-TROTTING- $500. (
Mary Rachael. oh m, by SHINING
Daughter Crimothy) ........1
Alcarna. blk h (Humphreville) ..3 4
The Preacher. b g (Commingsl 2 3
Treeko. oh & (Brusip) ........6 2
kamares, b tYoung) 7 !
Awake. oh z Johnson ..4 G
Billy Stanley. g Miller) .......5 Z
Anna Rose. m cox ....ds
Time 2.17la, 2.20A. 219.
209 CLASS-PACING-PU $500.
Louise G., m. by Alclayone-Lou-
ViSka tMerrilD .................11
Art Alec, b g Crimothy) ....2 .
John T., CHI tBowserD ..........3 3
Time, 2.104. 2.19le 2.13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

This signature is on every box Of the genuins
Laxative BrOmO=Q uinine Tablets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call, 26-5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

A good many of the young people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-31

Marcn-"The Flying Squadron" dst time,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-27
IMPORTANT A ENCOURAGEMENT.

NJ n
added to his heretofore Off
This the latest
nnt Chronic Rheumatism swoii Defomed
be
without
highly Of
nj Europe
DR. Cohen treats dseaseof
Liver tSomach and all diseases
Throat Cancer Piles Rupture Fisa
method Cohen
phia He has had
Mas the East and
hundreds of
by
whic
fed the skill of oher physicians do fail
will carefully tell
Examination will
Street B. Simon Co. Store Pine
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-27
The
Graphie's s
A SUCCESSFUL DEVICE

The mind considered as machine
sometimes reminds one of an engine.
Turn a wheel, and the thing will go
forward rapidly; turn another, and il
will go backward just as fast
Brandon Somers was ia hard luck
two children, nothing to eat and liable
at any moment to be turned out Of
doors. His troubles worked upon his
mind, turned Il mental wheel, and he
began to think of ending his sufferings
by suiciLe. y hen lc once set to think
ing in fll:s direction, there seemed to
be no hope for him. INSTEAD of trying
10 regain his grip on the world he oc
cupied himself considering the best
means by which to get oUt of it. He
decided on using u pistol; but, having
none and no money with which to buy
one. ne went to his most intimate
friend Noel Willard, and asked him
for 4 small loan.
Willard saw that Somers was in the
slough of despond and endeavored to
ARGUE him out of it, He told the I'm.
fortunate man to dig ON Il railroad fire
on locomotive. split wood, anything
to earn dollar and relieve the strain
Oh his brain by working his muscles
1t was all in vain. Somers was inca
pable Of being stimulated in that way.
Willard suspected what he wanted
money for. He resolved to satisfy his
demand.
VERY WE'LL" he said; 1.-The best thing
you can do is to blow out your brains.
This evening at o'clock go to the
wood just across tile bridge on the
Mertonville turnpike. and at the foot
of the first telegraph pole you will find
a loaded revolver Take it. go into the
wood and finish the job"
Somers was tritie startled at this
ready acceptance OF an intention he
had not divulged. but the effect was
only instantaneous. He left Willard
without word. merely casting 4
glance at him as he passed out of the
door Willard had resumed his work
as if nothing unusual had happened.
At 8 o'clock the same evening the
would be suicide walked down the Mer.
tonville road, stood for a moment on
the bridge looking mournfuily back in
the direction of his home, then passed
on to the telegraph pole. found the re-
volver and started for the wood. Reach
ing secluded spot. be stopped. exam
ined the weapon. saw that the cham
bers were filled and stood looking al
vacancy. picture of despair.
Throw up your hands," cried a
rough voice from behind a tree.
Now, Somers bad come to the wood
fois the express purpose CT taking his
life. Here was chance to save him
self the trouble of doing So He bad
only to disohey the order and he would
be killed, or if this was not sufficient
he could raise his revolver and tho
man who was holding him Up" nusi
shoot him or he shot himself Never
theieSs Re WIS so startled. so t"ke'