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Smyrna times., 1902-01-15

ful risk, pace like that among treach-
erous rocks, but he was overtaking |
her.
Leaning farther forward upon tbs
rigid neck of his flying horse, strain |
ing the animal to the limit of it's
strength and speed, he saw only
Elaine, thought only Of Elaine.
In places the road was like ruined
staircase, the level pike beyond sepa-
rated from the gully only by a low
stone wall. Here Elaine would pay
for her rashness with her life unless
she fell before they reached the wall,
for the runaway would certainly leap
to destruction.
Into the broad, white road the mare
shot like a living prOjectile and made
for the wall with the thunder of hoofs
behind her. Taking the obstacle, she
swerved from the force of equine hab
it.
That was the moment.
Vincent's horse crashed upon the
mare, and both animals reeled from
the shock. The fugitive went over the
wall, but Elaine was safe in the arms
of Vincent. Her foot providentially
slipped from the stirrup, but he was
hard put to keep her from slipping to
the ground.
He heard her mutter incOherently:
Il did it on purpOse-tO see-if you
actually would do it-and she-she
really ran away. Oh, Vincent! And
thus they clung together while the del
uge poured upon them.
"There they come at last" said Mrs.
! BufOrd, with satisfaction and retribu-
tiOn mingling in her tones. "He is a
stupid impCstOr. and he cannot deny
the proofs | now have"
Two rain soaked figures mounted the
steps and came into the house. Like
an avenging angel, Mrs. BufOrd barred
their entrance to the library. In one
hand she held photograph, in the
other an open letter.
MIR. Vincent Merrill, l believe you
call yourself?"
THAT is my name" was his proud
reply.
Il may inform you, sir, that the de
tectives whom l employed to find the
real savior of my niece declare that
you are simply masquerading as the
individual in this portrait" She drew
herself up several inches. ''The genu
inc hero turns out to be poor denizer
of the east side suspected of some pet
ty theft and anxious to avoid publicit!
through fear of the police. That il
why we were unable to locate ant
properly reward him. My yOunge
niece's unfortunate blunder has PLACED
Elaine in most awkward predica
ment. In fact. she has been you
dupe."
Elaine gasped. but Mrs. BufOrd con
tinued remorsclessly:
"And now. Mr. Merrill what hav
you to say for yOurselfY
Vincent's glance fell to the fiOOl
where water was OOzing from his boot
in muddy puddles.
"Well, to be perfectly frank, Mrs
Buford. we were caught in a frightfu
storm and sought shelter at the Metl
odist parsonage, and-and while W
were there we just thought we'd |
married; that is ALL"
Smyrna times., 1902-01-15
Not Quite Sure.

''Yes. had all the fellows n the
place for my rivals when | was court
ing"
"And yet you carried off the prize?"
interrupted his enthusiastic friend.
"Well." corrected the other slowly if
not severely. 81 don't altogether know
about that. but | married the girl"
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IEc- Author;tv

Mamie-She is trying to keep her
marriage a secret.
Maud-HOw do you know?
Mamie-She told me so.-Baltimore
World
Smyrna times., 1902-01-15

toned. with true womanly persistency
in pursuing an intensely personal topic.
He bantered her.
There was no room for me upon
your horse was there? Besides. did
not stop the horse"
"Oh," she laughed gayly, believing in
him anew. rejecting his disclaimer as
he knew she would.
And yet She bit her lip with vex-
alton. She wished that Vincent would
avow the deed more earnestly. She
wished the glory of his deed rested on
something more substantial than the
testimony of her younger and more rO-
mantle sister Evelyn. Moreover, she
could not forget the persistent skepti-
cism of her aunt. who openly branded
| Vincent as 4 fraud.
She tried to put her doubts aside.
She secuted the notion that Vincent
would stoop to false pretense. And yet
he smiled 50 oddly!
AS though enraged by the lingering
of autumn. long blasts of chilling wind
swept down from the west and north.
shrieking and roaring among the hills
and proclaiming the reign of another
king throughout a conquered land. The
gaunt remains of the wild flowers were
beaten down upon the face of the
fields by angry scouts of the tempest
and hung quiyering in one terrified di-
rection. Across the ground like routed
armies innumerable companies of dried
leaves scurried madly before the fierce
invader The mOurnful trees bent low
At last the dusty road was mottleC
with raindrops aud in the air was the
OdOr Oi MO.-teurd earth.
Elaine was riding ahead. and hel
pace was '- Behind her Vincen
. mar uc Id not press he
. lLa.- i, 4 .4sjer gait. for they wer'
still far from a place of shelter.
On the brow Of a sharp declivit.
, she checked the Testive Kitty. Below
the country road wound tortuOusly VII
2 til it Joined acutely with n broad whit
pike. Vincent, Oyertaking her. wa
. startled by the changed expression o
her face. She raised her whip high i
r dir JuSb dS Lut DidCE uOiue Splll, ~
: vealing a universe Of fire. The cras
+ of thunder and the cruel blow froI
n Elaine's whip fell simultaneously, an
g the high strung beast rose upon he
@ rear hoofs. stationary. but a-trembl
o The clean fore limbs hung motionles
n in the air.
J. Vincent cried oVt hoarsely. bl
n Elaine again used the whiE. ard ii
gathering energies of the animal wei
released like the second bolt. whiC
suddenly rent the bulging clouds wit
q strrak of flame. Eluding him. Il
maddened mare plunged down Il
grade. A cry from Elaine was bnii
back to him. The mare was beyoI
her control.
II Already Vincent had spurred on b
steed in pursuit. The brave amin
$50 caught the mans spirit. 1t was a fea
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
Civil Service Examinations.

The annual fall examinations for vari-
Gus positions in the government service
was held here Saturday morning. The
examination was conducted by E. E.
Stebbins of Boston, superintendent of
the New England division, assisted by
Frank X. Lanctot and Henry A. Holder
of the local board There were 16 candi-
dates in the various classe S, including 10
for the railway mail service, two press
men, two compositors, one skilled la
borer and one candidate for a position
in the internal revenue service.
The commission call special attention
to an examination to be held here Oct.
Is for a position as clerk and carrier in
the post office service. On Oct. q there
will be examinations for a band leader
in the Indian service and an inspector of
textile fabrics. On Nov. 4 an examna.
ton will be held Tor a preparation, divi
sion OF insects in the National Museum
On Nov. l there will be an examination
tor an inspector OF headstoues and a
forestry Inspector in the Philippit es.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
Church Notes.

Rev. R. L. Duston was unable to con-
duct services at the Free Baptist church
Sunday on account of illness and the
pulpit was supplied by Rev. DR.. Edward
T. Fairbanks.
Mrs. Stella Heyer Morse of Kansas
City, who is spending the summer here,
sang the offertory at the South church
Sunday morning, and at the vesper SER
vice W. K. Adams of Newport, former
member of the choir, sang solo.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block, Sunday morning service
at 10.45. Subject, "Unreality." Sunday
school following the morning service.
Wednesday evening meeting at 7.3O.
The reading room is open on Wednesday
and Thursday from to 5.
Rev. DR.. Edward T. Fairbanks will
preach at the First Baptist chnrch Sun
day morning and the evening service will
be omitted.
At the Advent Christian church next
Sunday at 10 80 a. M, the pastors sub
iect will be, "Our Glorious Resurrection
Hope" The evening meeting at $50,
will be devoted chiefly to the subject OF
revivals. The ordinance of Baptism by
immersion was administered by Pastor
G. /. Colwell in the Passumpslc river at
the Concord Avenue bridge last Sunday
to five candidates.
The evening lecture to young men next
Sunday at the Grace Methodist church
will be upon Doubts and Doubters."
Next Sunday at the Church of the Mes
siah the usual service will be held. The
pastor will preach. Topic, "a Word in
Season"
The North church pulpit was occupied
last Sunday evening by Wellington H
Tinker, st. Johnsbury boy who is now
a senior in the Union Theological Semi
nary at New York. Mr.. Tinker spoke
from the text Remember esus Christ
and gave forceful and excellent address
The pastor of the Free Baptist church
will preach at the usual hour next Sun.
day morning, and will speak at the even
ing service upon "a large bank Check.
The topic of the sermon at the NORTH
church next Sunday evening will be "ThC
hidden Meaning behind some common
Words ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
Wedding at Notre Dame.

The wedding of Rose, daughter of
Joseph Nadeau, and Philemon Lamon-
tagne was celebrated at Notre Dame
church at 10 O'Clock Monday in the pres
ence OF a small company OF relatives and
near friends of the bride and groom. The
Wedding march was played by Sister St.
Bernard of the convent and Rev. J. y.
Boissonnault was the officiating clergy.
man. After the ceremony a wedding din
ner was served at the brides home and
Mr., aud Mrs. LamontaRne took the
afternoon train for trip to Lowell and
Boston, after which they will reside here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
The Seasons Lecture Course.

The lecture committee of the Y. NJ. c. A.
have arranged for a very attractive
course the coming season. The list in
cludes such old avOrtes as George Ken
nan and J. B. DeMotte, Jacob Riis, author
of the Making of an American" con-
certs of a high order and an electrical
exhibit. The list and dates, so tar as
arranged, is as follows;
Oct. II. "Duripg's Swedish Quartet, !"
the finest ladies' quartet in Europe. This
will be their first appearance in this
country.
DC, II. Prof, J. B. DeMotte's new lee.
ture on "Plea for Posterity. Heredity."
This will be illustrated.
Jan. 2. Jacob Riis on "Slums of New
York"
Jan. IA. The Redpath Grand Concert
company, consisting of DR., Duff, DR.. lack
son, Anita Rio and Miss Bessie Bunsall,
with pianist.
Jan. 80. Louis Favour will give a
grand electrical exhibition.
Feb. 27. Rooney's Boys Concert Co.
OF Chicago. Mr.. Rooney is the noted
organist of Chicago and has a large
choir from which his company consists
OF seven of the best artists. During the
evening they will appear in various cos
tunes such as Scotch Highlanders, sail
ors, soldiers and others.
Some time in March George KEENAN,
will give an illustrated lecture on MAR
Unique and Mont Pelee." The illus
trations will be from pictures taken by
himself.
The last entertainment in the course
will be concert by an orchestra, but as
some of the above dates may have to be
changed, this last date has not yet been
fully arranged for
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
Recruits for the Artillery.

The recruiting station for the United
States Coast Artillery, which was estab-
llshed in the Pythian Building a few
weeks ago, has been quite successful.
Corporal Oliver 5. Truitt of 120th com
pany, coast artillery, has been in charge
and has succeeded thus far in finding six
young men who are ambitious to become
soldiers. The recruits are as follows
Clarence Walcott, Vicor N. Mitchell,
Robert A. Cummings, Herbert Morits,
Gilbert H. Williams, George Hull and
Albert H. Woods. The two latter have
seen previous service, Mr.. Hull with Co.
D, at Chickamauga, and Mr.. Woods
with the 46th volunteer infantry in the
Philippines. All have been assigned to
fort near Boston. The recruiting off.
Ger, Lieut.. Clarence N. Jones, is expected
later in the week and it is expected the
office will be moved to Newport Satur-
day. DR.. E. w. Hitchcock has acted as
examining surgeon for the station.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

The electric light fixtures which have
been somewhat delayed have arrived and
have been put into the Congrega-
tional church. The audience room is now
completed and was used for the first time
on Sunday, September IA, the new lights
being greatly appreciated. Mrs. Martha
Morse Keyes and Miss Anna Morse OF
Newbury have presented the church with
a fine book case for the pastors study
and the clock in the church IS much
appreciated gift from Charles Ranney IN
memory of his parents, Deacon George
and Sarah Ranney,
Rev. P. B. Fisk was called to KIRBY
Saturday to attend funeral.
The Ladies Aid society meets at Mrs.
P. B. Fisk's Thursday afternoon. 1t is
hoped good number may be present as
there is a large amount of work on hand
and some important business to be tran
sacted.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Conant of Som
erville, Mass, arrived Thursday and have
been guests at E. H. Stones for several
days.
Miss Grace Quimby, former resident,
is visiting at Byron Wright's.
Mrs. E. ]. Stone came up from Somer-
vile. Mass, last week Tuesday and is a
guest at E. H. Stones. She will visit
friends here and at Wheelock.
Mrs. Jennie Ide Turner has presented
pulpit Bible for the desk at the Congre-
gational church, in memory of her father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram lde,
who were devoted and honored members
of the church over 60 years ago.
The iron work for the new bridge has
arrived and was unloaded from the cars
Saturday. The work of building is now
going on.
Homer l. Potter from Somerville,
Mass, arrived at E. H. Stones Sunday
morning Mrs. Potter came last week.
They will visit at Sheldon, where Mr.
Potter has a sister, before returning
home.
Rev. H. W. WOrthen supplied the desk
at the Methodist church last Sunday in
the absence of the pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Burbank of Bar
net were entertained at II. {. Powers
the first of last week.
Mrs. Martha Miles, daughter Mabel
and grandson Kenneth, LETT Tuesday for
Newtonville, Mass, where they will
visit friends, before returning to their
home in Washington, D. c.
E. H. Ha'lett's children who have been
suffering with typhoid fever are improv.
ing, and it is hoped will soon be able to
attend school.
The wedding of Miss Nellie Grace Don
aldson, formerly OF this place, and John
c. Strong OF New York occurred at her
home in Franklin, Sept. 16. The cerc-
mony was performed by the brides
father, Rev. Sylvester Donaldson.
Among the weeks pensions is one for
Mrs. Harriet S. Brockway OF So a
month.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
Death of rlrs. Fitzpatrick.

Mrs. Nehemiah fitzpatrick died at her
home on Valley street Wednesday even
ing of apopIexy, with which she was
stricken IN the morning OF the same day.
The funeral was held at the house Satur'
day morning, Rev J. NJ. Frost official
ing, The burial was at East st. Johns
bury.
Marion H. Keatney was born in Mas
ardus, Aroostook county, Maine April
9, 1915. At the age OF 10 she went to
Lowell, Mass, and was married to MI
Fitzpatrick in that city June II, 1856"
Eighteen years ago the family moved to
New York City and resided there until
five years ago, when they came to st.
Johnsbury. Mrs. fitzpatrick is survived
by her husband and six children: Misses
Grace and Myrtle and Ernest OF New
York, Mrs. William Lloyd, Mrs Eh
Meecham and Guy Gilpatrick OF tins
town. She also leaves one brother,
Thomas Kearney OF Kirby, and two SIS
tors, Mr.. Lucy Adcock OF San Francisco
and Mrs. H. f. Magoon of Lowell,
Mass, All the children were present at
the funeral, and Others from out OF town
attending were Thomas Kearney ana
family, Mrs. Magoon, and Miss Eleanor
Kearney of New York. Ms. Gilpatr,lDck
had been a member of the Methodist
church from girlhood and soon after
coming here joined Grace church by letter
During her life here she has made many
friends who will extend sincere sympathy
to the bereaved family.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
A rlOdeI Cigar Store.

The Green Mountain Cigar Co. of
which Edward ?. Buckley is manager
has been moved from its old quarters to
the towe room in the Avenue House
building, which has been finely fitted up
Tor the purpose. The manufacturing de-
partment occupies a prominent place in
one OF the large windows and the other
is used to display goods. The furniture
and fittings are entirely new and consist
OF three large wall cases, with another
SUN TO be added, and two silent sales
men show cases. The wall cases are of
natural finished oak and were made bv
Z. k. Lynch. In the rear of the store is
the store room and office. At present
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
In the Police Courts.

This year promises to be a record
breaker in the number of arrests made
by the police, for since December l, when
the official year began 50 arrests have been
made as compared with 10 for the entire
preceding year. The record by months
is as follows: December l, January 8,
February 4, March G, April /, May l -,
June 3, July IA, August 7, September to
date IA. The majority OF arrests were
made for intoxication and selling, with a
very ew for other offences. Tits worthy of
mention that in every case where an
arrest was made conviction followed.
Indeed this has been the invariable rule
for more than two years. 1t will be
noticed that the record for July is abnor-
mally large. This is partially accounted
for by the fact that during that time the
village was infested by numerous pocket
peddlers, several of whom were caught,
and what was equally effective six were
driven out Of town. The large number
during the present month was due prin-
cipalIy to the fair and many outside par
ties are included in the total. Not in
many years has fair week been disgraced
by as much drunkenness as was the case
thlsyear. Sheriff Sullowav and his depu-
ties and the police were kept busy almost
the entire week and great credit is due
them for their work which was carried
on under great difficulties.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
Pythian Lodge at Morrisville.

Apollo Lodge, No. 2 Knights of Py-
thias, through its members, has been
instrumental in bringing into existence a
large part OF The score or more Pytdian
lodges in Vermont, and to this list may
now be added Rathbone Lodge, of Nor
risyillc, which was instituted Monday
night by Grand Chancellor S, G. Lewis,
OF Barton Landing, assisted by large
company of Knights from many sur
rounding lodges. Tie lodge promises to
be one OF the best and strongest in the
domain Of Vermont, and the credit or
its organization is due to Lynn F. Rice,
who went to MOrrisvile last spring,
f.om this place. During the spring and
summer he has put in some hard work
and to show its appreciation the new
lodge elected him as ore OF the honorary
past chancellors allowed to new lodges,
and conferred a like honor on W. M. Bar.
Der of Champlain Lodge, Burlington,
who has ably assisted Mr.. Rice. The
first officials OF the new lodge are: Chan.
cellor Commander, Dr. c. S. LEACH Vice
Chancellor, DR.. A. b. Culley Prelate, Guy
Herrick; Master of Work, J. G. Sim
Keeper OF Records and Seal, r. L. Bar
rows; Master OF Finance, G. A. Wilkins
Master of Exchequer, c. c. Boynton
Master at Arms, Herbert SmaIley; BoarC
of three Trustees, A 6. Small, one year
{. L. Gates two years, and 7. B. Ell
three years.
Those from Apollo Lodge attending
the institution were Dr. c. F. O. Tinker
c. H. Clark, ]. M. Cady, c. T. Ranlet
E. L. Morrill, Harry E. Harden and M
E. Clifford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
Lieut.. Col. Bonett Reelected.

The election of officers of the First Yer
mont regiment, made necessary by the
law passed in 1900, providing for the
election Of commissioned officers of the
regiment once in three years, was held
at Montpelier, Tuesday evening of last
week. Thirty six out of the Al officers
OF the regiment were present and theregi-
mental officers were unanimously elected
as follows Colonel, !. Gray Estey of
Brattleboro; lieutenant colonel, Charles
M. Bonett, of st. Johnsbury; majors,
first battalion, F. 5. Howe, of Mortified;
second battalion, H. E. Dwyer of Rut-
land; third battalion, H. T. Johnson, of
Bradford. Adjt.-Gen. w. Ii. Gilmore
presided. Before the election Col. Estey
stated that he had reconsidered his deter
mination to retire from the service and
would stand for reelection. He said this
had been brought about by the letter
ne had received signed by every officer in
the regiment urging him to remain in
his present position. Captain Celley and
Lieut.. Tinker represented Co. D at the
election.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-24
McGOWN'S EXPOSITION.


Y.M.C. A. Secretary Resigns and will
Conduct Food fairs Throughout New
England.
Secretary McGown of St. Johnsbury
Y. NJ. c. A, has resigned that position
after a remarkably successful term o
service, and the directors have accepted
the resignation to take effect October
Mr.. McGown leaves Y. NJ. c. A. work tC
enter the food lair business. Ever since
the great success OF last years food fail
here he has been studying on the pos
siblity ofextending the business to include
a circuit OF New England cities, and a:
the result has organized combination
to be known as McGowns Exposition
which will open a 20 weeks tour at
Lewiston, Me, October II.
The itinerary OF the company includes
16 cities in Maine, New Hampshire and
Massachus it's. Every detail has been
arranged with Mr.. McGown S well known
business precision and the outlook for a
very succe> stul tour is excellent. Con
tracts have /, en- made with many OF the
leading manufacturers of food products
for the entire circuit, among them being
The Worcester salt Co Hecker, Jones,
Jewell & Co.. Hecker's buckwheat; Aus
tin Young & Coz Standard Oil Co.;
Heinz Pickle 60; Rumiord Baking Pow
Ger Co.; SwampscOtt Gelatine Co.. Ar
mour & Co; H. !. Blodgett & Co;
Beardsley $ Salt Fish Co.; National Food
Co.; Northwestern Milling Co; Ira p.
Nador, Aunt Abbie's candies; Charles p.
Kelly Co.
Charles j. Magoun, the well known
Boston decorator, will be with the com
pany continually and will have charge Of
the decorations and booth building. The
remainder of Mr.. McGown's staff viii be
made up as follows: Don c. Stiles, adj
vertising manager; Park Farrar, OF New
port, who has charge of the distribution
of advertising, including the railroad
work; Arthur NJ. Hawley will have
charge OF the city distribution and will
be assisted by Chester Parks and Ralph
B. Magoon; Mrs. Don c. Stiles will sing
with the exposition orchestra until
SullSlludSt IuSu Will tuS LdulSS NLlll-
tary Band during the remainder OF the
trip; Miss Glenn Leach OF Lyndon, will
go with the company as stenographr
and will have charge of the mail distribu-
ton. George H. Hicks is treasurer OF the
company.
Until Christmas the expositi6ns will
follow very closely the plan arranged
for the exposition here. The Ladies
Exposition Orchestra will be in atten-
dance and stage attractions will be of
varied character, but after the holi
days the al traction in this lire will be
the largest Ladies Military band in the
world. This organization will number
between 80 and 40 members selected from
among the best lady musicians OF Boston
and elsewhere Mr.. McGown has had
several partnership offers in the enter
prise and has been urged to form a stock
company, but mas refused them all and
will conduct it entirely alone, and judg-
ing from bis ability to carry out plans
as evidenced many times during his stay
here, there is IittIe doubt but that this
great Undertaking will be carried TO a
successful end.