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BOOK II
The Law and It's Victim.
CHAPTER xV.-CONTINUED.
White Bow and Pink.


White Bow and Pink.
Perhaps I can help YOU" rejoined the
coroner, not unkndly. Were you not in
the congressional library looking UP at the
lunettes and gorgeously painted WALSH
II" Her eyes opened wide in wonder
Ing doubt. If was did not know it,
have no remembrance of it,.
She seemed to lose sight of her present
position, the cloud under which she rested
and even the construction which might be
put upon such forgetfulness at time
confessedly prior to her knowledge of the
purpose and effect of the shot from which
she had so incontinently fled.
Your condition Of mind and that of
Mr.. Jeffrey seem to have been strangely
alike" remarked the coroner.
mo, no. she protested. -.... ,. ...
, a%"Arguing like source
mo, no." she cried again, this time
with positive agony. Then with am effort
which awakened respect for her powers
of mind II for nothing else, she desperate
ly added: Il can not say what was in
his heart that night but know what was
in mine: dread of that old house. to which
had been drawn in spite of myself, pos
sibly by the force of the tragedy going on
inside it, eliminating In delirium of
terror. which sent me flying In an oppo-
site direction from my home and into
places I had been accustomed to visit
when my heart was light and untroubled.' -
uS COEOieI SldLCeu at the jury, VINO
unconsciously shook their heads. He shook
his, too, as he returned to the charge
Another question, Miss futile. When
you heard a piStol-shot sounding from the
depths Of that dark library, what did
you think it meant?'
She put her hands over her ears-t
seemed If she could not prevent this
Instructive expression Of recoil at the men
ton OF the death dealing weapon--and in
very low tones replied:
Something dreadful; something super
gtitious. 1t was night you remember, and
ut night one has such horrible thoughts. -
Yet an hour or two later you declared
that the hearth was no lodestone. You
forgot its horrors and your superstition
upon returning to Your own house"
Tt might be-" she murmured; but If
80. they soon returned. had reason for
my horror, if not for my superstition, as
the event showed
The coroner did not attempt to contro-
vert this. He was about to launch a
final inquiry. ~..-.
self and Mr.. Jeffrey to your home after
your final visit to the Moore house. did
you have any interview that was without
Witnesses
Icy NO
did you exchange any words?'
II think we did exchange some words:
It would be. only natural.
Are you willing to state what words?''
She looked dazed and appeared to search
her memory
II don't think CAM she objected
"But something was said by you and
some answer was made by him?'
II believe So
"Can not you say definitely?"
I'VE did speak"
'In English"
mo, in French"
"Can not you translate that French for
us?"
Pardon me, sir; it was so long ago my
memory fails me-
rs it any better for the second and
longer interview between you the next
day?"
"No-sir.'
You can not give US any phrase or
word that was uttered there?''
NO"
5ect?"
''It is
She never had been subjected to an in
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Hosiery

Ladies' Black Lace Lisle ~.
Hose, double heels and toes ACN
Ladies' Fancy Hose, blue and
red, drop stitch, pair Sc; Dc
3 pairs for. Observation-Disclosures. <ON
Children's IL ribbed black Cotton
Hose, double knees, heels H.
and toes, sizes 5 to 81; at. !. III
Misses Lace Lisle Hose, in black
and white, sizes 5 to 9, 0E~
Mems Fancy Lisle Hose, in
checks, stripes and lace 0E~
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Summer Gloves

On the main floor, two big lots of
thin goods at half price or trife
more.
The first includes Scotch Lappets,
Printed Crepes and Corded Batiste,
15c and 18c cloths, a.
The second includes a fine lot Of
Embroidered Swisses Of 25c grade,
the best of this seasons e.
styles, all Observation-Disclosures. lCN
Ra50s77eE7f Printed Muslins,
white grounds with satin -
stripes, yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. OA
New Dress Percales, double fold,
32-in. wide, in all staple IN =
and fancy styles, yard -. INV
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Mems furnishings.

h /. = i : y -
Mems Fancy Wash Vests, swell
effects in stripes, polka dots and
figures, all sizes, SO to AZ, 90
worth up to $1.50, each. 1CC
Mems Soft Shirts, Gamers per-
Gale and madras, some with two
turn-down collars, others with one
pair link cuffs, detached, taken from
our regular stock Of SOC 2nr
Shirts; sale at............ OY(
Mems and Boys Muslin Night
Shirts, some plain white, some
trimmed, all with handkerchief
pocket, somewhat soiled Qnc
from handling, Soc kind, at CyG
Mems Soft Negligee Shirts, col
lar attached, with ties to match;
extra quality Of imported madras,
extra we'll made for regulars, Sims
! and stouts, sizes 141 to Il M
IL. $50 I. - .S... -. ~ ~
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the paving Of horses and the low exclama-

the paving Of horses and the low exclama-
lions of the driver caused me the queerest
feelings. Advancing quite unceremonious-
~ upon the watcher by the grave, re-
marked aloud:
"The setting sun will soon release you,
Mr.. Moore. Are you going Immediately
into town."
He paused in his rubbing, which was be-
ing done with a very tender hand and as
If he really loved the name he was en-
deavortng to bring into palmer view.
scowling little, he turned and met me
point-blan with a look which had a good
deal OF inquiry In 1t.
Continued Tomorrow.
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Underwear

Ladies' Ecru Vests, high neck,
short sleeves, silk trimmed neck
and front, Soc garments at 9Ec
Ladies' French Lisle Combination
Suits, worth to 81. so, at 75c and ST..
Misses Swiss Ribbed Vests, low
neck, short or no sleeves, o.
worth 12ac, 8 for. LON
Mems Wear, choice Of several
SOC lines, including French Bal
briggan and Jersey Ribbed, all of
the shirts silk stitched, some have
silk front; drawers with bicycle
seat or double-spliced gus 1Or
set s0VC
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Special Trains Fourth ), III.

Spend the Fourth at the lakes. The
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can boast OF some Of the finest lakes in
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Lake. Chisago Lake points ana Taylors
Falls at $3.50 a. M, 1875 p. m. and at 1865
p. m. Special trains from the Union sta
ton.
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Grand Trunk-LehIgh Valley Route to New
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Grand Trunk Railway System, 1856 Adams
ST., Chicago. Geo. w. Vaux, a.. 6. r. &
It. A.
My friend, look here; you know how
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know that Carriers Iron Pills will relieve
her: now why not be fair about 1t and
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Handkerchief

Odd lots of Ladies' Handker-
chiefs, all of Belfast linen, hem
stitched and hand embroidered;
our regular 25c lines; soiled while
on display in the window; ~
now at -
Choicest Imported Handkerchiefs
Belfast linen, with convent en-
broidery, hemstitched, scalloped; also
lace trimmed, 25c, SOC, 75c, ST
Belfast Linen Handkerchiefs for
men and women, hemstitched with
hens Of all widths; Toe, 1910,
15c, zoe, 25c, 35c and Soc.
Children's Handkerchiefs, 1e.
&c and &c,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
EAST JAMAICA.

Mrs. Fannie Howe and son have re-
turned to her home.
Mrs. Edna Wright is the guest OF
Mrs. II. Z. Howard.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. e. Symonds visited
in Wardsboro recently.
NJ. w. Howard and son of Brattle-
boro were in town last week.
Norman Allen is fitting out the
Plimpton store with groceries.
Our school commenced Monday Au-
gust 81, with Miss Cecil Doane, teach
err
Mr.. Doolittle of Greenfield, Mass,
has bought Mrs C. e. Symonds's
place.
Mrs. Walton has returned from
Springfield, Mass, accompanied by
her mother.
Mrs. Emma Robinson of Worcester.
Mass is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs.
Lura Howe.
Frank Leonard and family have
been visiting his brother in Simons-
vile recently.
Miss Stella Allen of Amherst Mass.
and Miss E. NJ. Gleason have been the
guests of G. Fl. Gleason.
Miss Nellie Underwood has returned
home from Brattleboro where she has
been visiting her aunt, Miss Dora
Thayer.
A few friends gathered at Mrs. AL
mira Aliens to celebrate her fifty
eighth birthday Wednesday, All re-
port a good time
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
WHITING CHAM,

MRS. Jennie Downs and daughter nj
Boston recently visited relatives here
Mrs. Lydia Carpenter of East Ever
ett' Mass, is in town on a visit with
relatives and friends.
Mr.. Burbee found his horse dead in
'he pasture one morning recently. 1t is
serious loss to him.
Rev. Mr.. Davis preached last Sunday
ana has accepted a call to become mas
Tor Of the Baptist church here.
Henry Mason, 81, who has been
cared for by the town, died and was
buried Tuesday in the Green cemeterv
Inc funeral was held at Henry Dix's
where he lived. He was the Oldest man
in town. '''''''
Lillian, AZ, wife of Gilbert BOYD. died
saturday. Aug. 20, the funeral being
nelo at her late home Sunday. Rev
=. T. Cahee of Readsboro officiated
Durial was in the family lot in the
boyd neighborhood in the edge of VIII
Mrs. Boyd is survived by
husband and seven children. the
Youngest babe of three hours. Much
is felt for the bereaved FAM
ny, the Oldest, a daughter of is being
ieIt TO take her mothers place in car.
ing Tor the large family. She left many
feiatiVes to mourn her loss.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
Windham County & Vicinity.
All the News in the Reformer's Baiiwick as Gath'
cred by a Score Of Special Correspondents.
(othe County and Vicinity 7th Page
CHESTERFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Rugg are visiting their
old home.
George Webb is having his large barn
covered with new boards and shingles.
Mrs. Smith Is much better and able
to walk about the house and attend to
the library.
Remember the annual meeting at the
Congregational church, Saturday, at
2: 80 D. M, and be there If you are in
terested.
Schools at the center commence
Tuesday of next week. Grammar
school, Miss Bessie Braley, Putney,
teacher; primary. Miss Emma Barrett,
Sullivan.
Mr.. Thatcher has returned from a
two weeks visit in Massachusetts,
having taken a trip of several days
along the coast to point beyond Port
land, Me-, in company with Mrs
Thatcher's brother, Fred Hunt.
Mrs. Little. who lives at the II. C.
Harvey place, doubtless wishes she had
been so questionable as to have
pocket where she could carry her pock-
ct book, which she lost few days ago,
with quite a sum of money inside.
Miss Bertha Davis who has been
with the International Paper company
at Wilder, VT, as stenographer and
bookkeeper for some time. has been
taking a trip with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. M. Davis, to Boston and vicin
ity during her vacation.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
TOWNSHEND.

DR.. Parker is in town for a two
weeks vacation.
The seminary opened Tuesday with
about 20 students.
Frank Eddy is on visit in the west,
where he has an uncle.
DIR. Hamlin preached in the Congre-
gational church Sunday.
Haynes Sanders has bought the Jo-
mas Allen place, and is now making
some repairs on the house.
The Congregational Sunday school
went for a picnic on Newfane hill Fri
day. About so went and had a pleas
ant time.
Miss Bushnell, who has been stop
ping at c. H. Wizards, left this week
for the west to go to the school which
she has been engaged to teach.
The village schools commenced Mon
day. with Miss Annie Cook, teacher in
the lower department and Lisle Pierce
of South Londonderry in the upper.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
EAST DUMMERSTON.

Bert Perry is visiting in Hinsdale'
N. II.
j. D. Reed returned to Manchester,
N. H., Friday.
obed Halliday is visiting at Lorenzo
Bradley's
Miss Florence Waite is visiting in
Springfield, Mass.
Swain johnson went on the excur-
sion to Lake George Thursday.
c. o. Reed is visiting his son and
relatives in Palmer and other Massa-
chusetts towns.
II is Miss Ida Knapp who is visit
ing at Horatio Knapps instead of Mrs.
Martha Knapp as stated last week.
| A. M. Corser of Putney generously
contributed the coffee used Old Home
day. Honor to whom honor is due.
Road Commissioner Walker and his
assistants are improving the roads
near the slate rock on Putney road.
Walter Robbins went to Northamp-
ton, Mass, Monday and Tuesday
started for Pueblo. Col, where he in
tends to locate.
Dwight Miller returned to Mt. Her
mon Thursday and Miss Florence Mil
Ter resumes her studies in Mortified
seminary next week.
Schools opened this week. Miss
Mara Laws of Springfield teaches in
the Hollow school and Miss Bessie
Purple in the north school. 1t Is
pleasant to welcome our old teachers
again.
Mrs. f. II. Brown entertained an old
friend, Mrs. Quackenbush, with two
sons and a daughter from Natick,
Mass. last week. She had not seen
Mrs. Quackenbush for nearly twenty
years and was a school teacher at that
time.
John E. Walker, IL years old, took
his gun early Sept. l and went hunt
ing for grey squirrels. He came
home in half an hour bringing his
squirrel and said: zone hunter did
not get skunked this morning. any
way, for l have shot a grey The
success of other hunters has not been
reported.
Saturday night seven young men.
apparently students. were benighted
on the East Dummerston hills as they
were returning from a pedestrian and
camping tour to Stratton mountain.
They came from Newfane by the old
county road over Brookline noun
tain en- route for Keene, by the way of
Putney. But at the four corners
they took the wrong road and ten
o'clock found them In darkness far
from their destination. A cheering
light in farmhouse, however, guided
them to shelter and they started next
morning intending to reach their camp,
eleven miles beyond, Keene. n. H., by
night, distance of IS miles.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
WEST HALIFAX.

Arthur Cooke of Brattleboro was at
home the first of the week.
Leland Cooke was in Winchester. n.
H., last week visiting relatives.
q. Z. Hicks and Mrs. Josephine Bish-
op were in Wilmington visiting the
last of last week
The body of Joseph Whitney, an old
resident of this town. was brought
from Brattleboro and buried Monday
in Whitneyville cemetery.
A meeting was held in the west VIII
lage Saturday to see about a telephone
line and arrangements were made to
put one up to run from E S. Aliens
through West Halifax village to Hall
fax Center. There is a line from Jack
sonville to Mr.. Aliens.
Reuben Winn and son Harry. Mrs
Bert III. Winn, Mrs. Annie winn and
son Leroy of Greenfield. Mrs. H. L.
Smith, daughter Lucille and son PAM
of Attleboro, Mass, and Pearl Burnap
of Cummington, Mass, all visited AT
j. c. Winn's last week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
GUILFORD CENTER.

Nellie Quinn is at work for Mrs H.
j. Richmond.
Service will be held in the Univer-
salist church next Sunday at 2:3O
p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Thayer of Am
herst. Mass, visited at E. w. Miner
last week.
Mrs. George Prouty visited her two
cousins, Mrs. Starks and Mrs. Reed,
in Dummerston recently.
Miss Eloise Goodnow finished work
for F. e, Ward Saturday and will soon
go to Greenfield to work
Mrs. Julia Fay of Hinsdale village,
has been the guest for a few days of
her niece, Mrs. c. L. Miner.
Miss Gertie Kuhn from New Brit
ain, Conn, came Tuesday for a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Legate
Mrs. Darwin Carpenter from Spring
field. Mass. with her little grandson,
is with her daughter, Mrs. Dow Frank
lin.
1t is hoped all will remember the
play and dance given in grange hall
this CFriday) evening, also the ball
game Saturday.
Mrs. Will Cochran, of Barre. Mass.
is the guest Tor Few days of her
aunts, Mrs. Roy and Mrs Lolie
Haynes. Their mother. Mrs. Abbie
Smith of Worcester, Mass, is also
their guest.
Mrs. George Wilder and her mother,
Mrs. William Wheeler, started Tues
day for Illinois to visit the latter's two
brothers and sister. They intend
to be absent a month. Mrs. Emma
cousin of Mrs Wilder
keeps house for her while she is away.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. f. Thayer went
to Lyndonville to be present
on the anniversary of her uncle. John
Dunton's Tooth birthday. 1t is to be
made quite an event and his many
friends and neighbors are to partici-
pate in making it an enjoyable day for
all.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
NORTH HlNSDALE.

James Thomas is cutting his tobac-
co.
Mr.. Rocher of New York city was a
guest at F. C. Gales last week.
There was a dance at Merrill Wild
er's last Thursday night and another
last night.
Mrs. Fanny Smith who has been Wis
iting her mother. Mrs. Fred Chandler,
has returned to her duties at Fitch
burg.
Miss Lizzie Ellis of Keene who has
ben visiting at Henry Streeter's the
past two weeks. returned home Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Toombs who
have been visiting in New York for
several weeks returned to their home
here few days ago.
Mrs. Underwood and three children.
after a sojourn of three weeks with her
sister. Mrs. A. E. Torrey, returned to
her home in Keene the latter part of
last week
Mrs. Sophia Clifford after a two
weeks visit among relatives and
friends at different points in New York
returned home Saturday. accompanied
by Mrs. Mckinney and two children.
The base ball nine here plays Yer
non nine tomorrow at Hinsdale village
at 10 o'clock Two weeks ago our boys
beat them here; last Saturday our
boys were worsted at Vernon. Tomor-
rows play is for the championship.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

Burton johnson is carpentering in
Brattleboro.
Ruth Streeter will teach in Dist No.
s in Westmoreland.
Lizzie Brown is at work in Brattle-
boro for Fred Keuch.
The ladies' circle will meet with
Mrs. L. D. Farr next Thursday after
noon.
The Y. p. C. U. circle met with Mrs.
O. r. Farr Tuesday afternoon and laid
plans for festival in the near future.
About 40 grangers went to West
moreland Tuesday evening to give the
entertainment for Great Meadow
grange.
Rumor has it that Frank Houghton
has sold his farm to Perley Richardson
and that Mr.. Houghton will move to
Brattleboro
Schools commence Tuesday. Miss
Breslin will teach again in Dist. No. /,
Mrs. Doolittle in No 9 and Miss Good
ell in No. 8.
Claude Amidon, youngest son of
Larkin Amidon. celebrated his sixth
birthday Tuesday by gathering of his
little friends and their mothers. Sup
per, including ice cream and cake was
served.
Rev. M. L. Cutler president of the
Cheshire County association. came
over from East Jaffrey Tuesday.
Wednesday morning the officers and a
few delegates held business meeting
at the church, electing the following
officers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent Rev. NJ. l.. Cutler; vice president,
]. Grace Alexander, Winchester, N. H;
secretary and treasurer, o. r. Farr;
recording and corresponding clerk,
elected for life. Mrs. Myra L. Farr,
West Chesterfield, N. H; occasional
sermon. Rev. Gertrude Roscoe, Hins-
dale, N. H.. Rev. c. J. Harris, Win
chester.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
MARlB ORo.

E. p. Adams is building
sugar house.
Martin Adams of Boston is Y
at E. p. Adams's,
Lila Angler is visiting frelH
Charlestown, n. H.
Hannah Winchester of Wes' y
tleboro, is visiting in town.
Giddings Strong and wife Of
coin, Ill. are at George Aness
]. Q. Sanford, state road con.
sioner, has been in town TINS w
Clayton, Bertha and Theo va
Of Greenfield spent Sunday al
Prouty's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cotton Matha
Sunday with his parents MI anu
George Mather.
Rev. and Mrs. Shaw returhss
urday from their visit in taS va
field, Mass, and Bellows FAILS
Edith Brayman has returned
home in Brattleboro, and CnaIAT
man is now with his aunt =
Brayman for few days.
Edna Taylor of Feeding Hils
who came last week for a 's'
relatives returned WEDNESDAY
home accompanied by her sTail'A
er. Mrs. Eliza Taylor.
Mrs. Sally Prouty retuiGe-
week to the home of her aA
Mrs. Oscar Smith in Bratue0u,
ter spending a few weeks at na
here. Mrs. Larnard who n.s
caring for her has returned
home in West Brattleboro.
About 90 of the young il''.
Ada Canedy called at the hoI5 ~
grandfather, Henry Bellows
day evening to remind her tn-'
the goth anniversary OF hs
Games were played. refreshr,ls.T, !,
served and a few presents 'e''
mind her of the occasion
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
SPOFFORD.

Mrs. Watts of New York, is stopping
at Charles Fletchers.
Charles Davenport has been quite
sick the past week but is little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Farwell have
gone to live with their father, James
Farwell.
Miss Elsie Albee has gone to Keene
to work for Mr.. Toof where she has
worked for a long time.
At the last meeting of Pistareen
grange two applicants for membership
were received. Hereafter the regular
meetings will come on the second and
last Tuesday of each month.
Inez and Airline, grand daughters of
the late Fanny Field Leonard of Taun-
ton, Mass, have been visiting relatives
here. John NJ. Field of the same
place is stopping a week with cousins.
Miss Nellie Henderson has gone to
her home in West Swazey. She will
be missed in many ways, especially in
the church choir where she has sung
for some time, and in the grange of
which she is a member.
Calista, wife of Joseph Lapoint, died
SATURDAY morning dIleT long ana
painful illness, aged SIS years. She
leaves a husband five children and
several grandchildren to mourn the
loss of a devoted wife and loving
mother. She was kind neighbor and
friend and was respected by ALL The
funeral and irterment was at Keene,
Aug. 81. Much sympathy is express
ed for the family in their affliction.
The funeral of Elias Wheeler was
held at his home Tuesday afternoon,
Aug. %. The house was filled with
friends and neighbors of the deceased.
Rev. N. F'iske officiated The singing
was by Messrs. Chandler Hamilton
and Herford. The flowers were
abundant and beautiful. Among them
were noticed the following: A pill
low from the wife; a cross from the
brothers; pillow, South Keene Co.; a
wreath from former shop mates; panel
of heliotrope,. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Bowker; panel of asters, Mr. and Mrs.
Harlow; crescent. Pistareen
grange; cut flowers, Mrs. and Miss
Tenny and several other bouquets and
loose flowers. The grange had charge
of the services at the grave.