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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-20

To III1IN .
Two tenements in stafford house on Cottage
street.
2H Phelps Brothers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-20

TORRENT Furnished room. Apply to Paul
Hin. z Summer street. 95tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-20

TO BENT-C Cottage Of six rooms on Branch
street. s4tl2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-20

10 RENT = Five room tenement on Main
street, in main part Of Durham house. Apply
TO Scott s. Townsend. 93n
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
MRS. e. SUMMERS, Box 4O4, NOtre Dame, Ind, U. s. A.

its cool green trees? Do you remem-
Der the mess hall, with the moon shin
ing on it hop nights? Do you remember
the broad river where the boats fioated
past on summer evenings, cleaning
with jeweled lights, the honey suckle
just beyond" her voice was vibrant
with repressed feelings and the man
put OFT a protesting hand.
"Oh, don't" he cried brokenly,
don't"
And then I was taken abroad" he
tone shook in spite of her efforts. but
she went steadily on. "Mother-I must
not speak hardly of the dead-yet
feel that 1 ought to tell you-it was
only a few days ago that 1 found your
letters in her desk-unopened." Here
ford passed a hand over his forehead.
You mean"
II never received them" came the
almost inaudible answer. Hereford
drew himself sharply up.
And them"
81 never knew. And Mr.. Bronson
mother wished was only II remem-
Der, don't blame me too hardly" i'm
ploringly. How could l judge?"
Blame you. I could never do that"
he faltered. You were free. And
you"
Il was happy enough. My husband
was much older than l. But he was
kind to me. We lived abroad; he was
rich, we travelled a great deal, L saw
foreign cities, learned new tongues.
And then my boy came. But 1 never
forgot-West Point" Again her voice
broke off and Hereford gazed unsee-
ingly from the window. When he turn
ed all traces of conflict were gone.
Thank you," he said simply. 1T
was good of you to tell me. Now,
should we never meet again, shall be
satisfied"
'Never?" her eyes looked frightened.
Never? But why"
Surely it is best that we should
not" said Hereford.
you mean," puzzled.
II mean that 1 could not trust my
self" he broke out with sudden in
tensity Il would not dare. For you
it would not matter, but for me" un-
steadily. Mrs. Bronson uttered a soft
exclamation
"Ah. see," her eyes fingered on him
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

Not much" he answered. THAT is.
ia rather YOU took them" And Here
lord thankfully accepted.
chocolate is very sustaining" he
remarked gravely. yet sweets on an
empty stomach"
The boy watched him with rant at
tentlon and received back the few that
Hereford was considerable enough to
leave with proportionate gratitude. A
rev seconds later Hereford could hear
the eager little voice talking rapidly
a book.
The short afternoon YVES drawing to
close and Hereford, shutting his
eyes, let his thoughts wander where
they would. ImDerceptibly they melt
ed into dreams, and a sudden vision
rose before him of old West Point and
sweet faced girl. With an effort he
reused himself to realize that the boys
mother stood in the aisle and had Just
spoken.
May sit down here for a moment"
she repeated. Hereford stared stupid
ly for moment, then sprang to his
feet.
IF you will be so kind" he stam-
mered, still confused by sleep. She
was a slender, black clad creature,
NANAA NSAANe1IC lCciluIC Olliy Hall III
vined under the heavy vail she wore.
He had noticed her and the boy,
rather surprised at his own interest,
as he was not by way of paying much
heed to domen. She had seemed so
young and girlish to be the mother of
such a great boy. Now, as she seated
herself he wondered if she would raise
her veil and felt vaguely disappointed
when she did not. She seemed de-
cidedly nervous and Hereford waited,
slipping an arm around the boy, who
had climbed Familiarity to his knee.
Something in the sight seemed to give
her courage, and she broke the pause
before it became awkward.
You will pardon me, won't you?'
her voice, though timid, was low and
sweet. but my little boy tells me
that you have met with an accident,
and if you will allow me to help you
please don't think me impertinent,"
she begged, as Hereford made an i'm
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

pitifully. II see. You were always
loyal and true. But-my husband has
been dead three years"
Dead" Hereford gasped for breath.
Everything danced before his eyes.
Dead"
Her husband was dead! Then she
was free, free. Free to love him again,
free to- For moment the blood
raced in his veins. his breast beat
wildly, but a sudden thought brought
him UP short. What was it she had
said about riches? All, yes, he re-
membered now. She was beyond him
again; what had he to offer, q poor
army captain, lnvalided home.
The woman, watching his face, read
his thoughts in a flash of intuition and
felt that she must act at once. Reach
ing out she laid her hand on his arm.
"Winton." she said softly. This is
Christmas Day. Have you no present
for me2"
NO" he answered stupidity, not COM
pretending. A warm pink suffused her
face till 1t glowed like a rosy sea shell
but her eyes never WaVered.
Then may 1 give you one. Winton
will you dine with me?"
Are you trying to offer me money
again?" began the man confusedly
thrilling to her touch and tone, Mar.
ion"
For a moment she blushed like a CIR
and dropped her eyes. Then she lift
ed them, filled with a glorious light that
fairly dazzled him.
81 am trying to offer you myself,
she whispered.
Outside the darkness deepened, the
landscape grew barely visible. The
porter came and lit the lamps, the din
ing car waiter passed down the aisle
Dinner is ready in the dining car.
he called. First call for the dining
car"
Hereford leaned forward and picked
up the sleepy boy who had slipped ST.
lently back and now lay browsing il
the seat just ahead. The boy smiled
and put an arm around his neck ano
Hereford's- heart gave a sudden throt
of realization.
Come, my son." he said tenderly
Let us go and have our Christmas
dinner"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

night, after paying my hotel bill, had
about hundred dollars left. Then
suddenly up turned Harry Clarke i'll
great distress and"
o,, Yes go on s,, ], remember Harry
You do?" and Hereford laughed
again. well. he needed ninety-fve
dollars, needed it the worst way, and
well, to make a long story short. I
gave it to him, consequently after tips
at leaving, etc, l arrived on the train
with two dollars"
Obi" involuntarily. What a
shame. But why did you do such a
foolish thing?"
Il rather expected that I'd meet
some man 1 knew on the train and
also because" he paused again.
Eyes, because"
Because the excitement of her
presence and the lack of food were
making him a bit light-headed and he
blurted out the truth. Because
thought he was your husband"
"Whatp she looked at him in
amazement, her breath quickening
sharply. "Why-but how could
you"
II knew that he followed you to
Europe. 1 knew that he loved you,
and | heard somehow, somewhere, q
report of your engagement. Errone-
Gus, now see, but all these years l
have fanced you as his wife" Two
pink spots were turning TO crimson
in Mrs. Bronson's cheeks; she spoke
hurriedly.
"And you did not ask hlm?"
He was in hard luck, said his wife
was III; how could l mention your
name" answered Hereford. Mrs.
Bronson dropped the lids over her
tiaitorOus eyes.
"You-you did Il for me- she muir
INJURED. You have not quite for
gotten thenW
Forgotten" the mans voice was
hopeless. Il shall never forget until
/ die"
AM Mrs. Bronson drew a long
breath that was almost D. sigh, do
you remember Filtration Walk, with
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

pulsive movement, "only it is so far to
Chicago-if you are going there" her
voice trailed uncertainty off and Here
ford turned and smiled at her.
"You are most kind Indeed, 1 APP
preciate it, But 1 shall get along
somehow. I have plenty of cigars and
some whisky left. 1 shan't starve."
But"
"Thank you just as much" Here
ford's tone, though pleasant, was de-
termined, Yet she made a last effort.
Il can easily spare it" she persisted,
half pleadingly. Wont you let me
lend you enough for dinner?"
The whimsical smile on Hereford's
face deepened perceptibly.
you are very good. But 1 am sure
that 1 should never willingly accept a
meal from any woman but my wife.
"Ah, your wife" The boys mother
drew back a little. But she is not
here"
Hereford cheerfully. II haven't found
her yet" The woman suppressed a
tiny sigh.
you are quite unmovable, them"
she asked wistfully.
"Quite. And your boy here has been
most generous with his chocolates.
what's your name, my SOM" to effect
a diversion. that is" realizing the
next instant that the woman might
think he was trying to learn her iden-
tity. But the boy was too quick Tor
him.
my name is Marion Wilberforce
Bronson" he recited in his childish
treble. Hereford stared in~redulously,
then leaned forward clasping the
child with a sudden conyulsive move
ment. -,
Marion Wilberforce. did you say7'
he demanded IN a hoarse, strained
voice. "HOw--Who-"
The woman beside him touched the
boys arm.
run away 10 nurse, darling hne
said gently. and the boy oDediently
Jumped down.
Marion Wliberforce Bronson" ne
repeated. Il was named for my
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

mother" he added with a proud
glance at her before he careered JOY
ously to the nurse. Hereford leaned
back, trembling violently.
Marion" he whispered, Marion"
The woman lifted her veil and essayed
tremulous smile.
Yes, 1 am Marion Bronson" she
said. Hereford looked bewildered.
"Youl But Bronson?''
Certainly" surprised in her turn.
WHY thought" Hereford was
stammering helplessly and the woman
interposed.
Il married Mr.. Bronson eight years
ago" she answered quietly. Her mat
ter of fact tone steadied him at once.
1T is you who must forgive me
now" he smiled, rather ruefully. but
l have been away from home so long
that meeting a familiar face is a bit
unnerving. Besides, as you know, !
haven't eateA much lately" he added
by way of apology. Mrs. Bronson's
eyes darkened.
80 you haven't. And you won't let
me help you either"
1T will help me to hear something
about you" he assured her. ut is Sc
long since I have had word of you; il
must be nearly ten years." should
hardly have known you"
1T is quite ten years." Mrs. Bron-
son cOlored family. And 1 knew you
at once"
you knew me? And did not
speak?" His tone was vividly reproach-
full and she flushed again.
Il was not sure-you might not
have wished"-she began confusedly
Not have wished! You surely
know"
Tell me about yourself" she inter-
rupted quickly. You say you have
been in the Philippines. You stayed
in the army, them"
Yes, 1 stayed on in the army. But
there is little to tell. I went to Cuba
and fought there, then l went to the
Philippines and fought there. Now
am invaded hon." with a bitter
laugh. The woman scanned his face
anxiously.
you have been i'll, them"
ooh, a touch of the fever, nothing
much"
oh" relievedly. "But-wont' you
tell me how you happened to start
from San Francisco to Chicago with
no money? What could have beer
your reason?" Hereford hesitated
and she asked again.
do tell me-" she begged. Here.
ford gave a short laugh.
why, it's not so mysterious.
was to start Tuesday morning at nine
thirty, as you know, and Monday
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
STUDY IN FEMALE FEET.
CONTINUED from Page Twenty-three.]

Continued from Page Twenty-three.)
legs and thrusts her feet out in front
of her.
Now, the stout woman should 'poise'
herself and sit very erect. The lean
woman should choose the highest pos
sible seat, and plant her feet firmly on
the ground, thus reducing her excess
siVe angularity.
THE small woman also does some
peculiar things. She either sits with
her small feet dangling in a helpless
way or perches herself on the edge of
a high seat with the toe of one foot
touching the ground and the other foot
hooked around the ankle of the first.
Instead of aggravating the smallness
of her stature she should choose the
lowest chair in the room, and sink
gracefully into it.
But the greatest offender against
this physical art is the mannish girl
Her very attempt to assume mans
ease and freedom is the cause of her
downfall: her exaggerated attitudes,
indeed, become absurd mimicry.
Yes" said the expert in conclusion,
women are bad sitters and walkers.
They forget the following primary rule:
Whenever the feet are on the ground
at the same time they should be placed
as closely as possible together, heels
touching, toes slightly turned OUT"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
ON THE OVERLAND LIMITED
BY A. NJ. OGDEN
Copyright 1908, by M. Davies Ogden

The train was hurrying along, fling
ing aside the miles in quick success
zion From the window of the parlor
oar Winton Hereford drearily watched
the monotonous landscape. The wide,
eat fields looked inexpressively desc
late with lonely corn stacks huddled
together like weary ghosts of forgot
zen summers. And yet it was Christ
mas Day! Hereford shivered at the
thoughts Christmas Day and with still
1birty-eight hours before Chicago,
where his father would meet him.
What a travesty of a holiday. He
rressed his face closer against the
name to avoid seeing the few pas
sengers file past him on their way to
the dining car; no food had passed his
Inns in nearly two days. How could
he stand another thirty-eight hours!
At home now they would be coming
back from church. He closed his eyes
and visionalized it all: the evergreen
on the altar, the sermon preached on
the same old text of peace on earth
and good will toward men, the clear
voices of the boys singing the dear old
carols A sob of utter inconsistencies
forced itself into his throat.
Luncheon was over now and the
people came drifting back. The rest
less small boy, who sat a few seats
away, lowered about, fascinated by
the strange labels on Herefords grip.
"M-a-n-i-l-a," he spelt out laborious-
". II wonder where that is" At Here
ford's smile he drew nearer, embold-
ened by the latters friendliness.
Merry Christmas" he began grave
ly.
Merry Christmas" returned Here
ford with equal gravity. The child
looked at him approvingly and laid a
chubby hand on his knee.
Where is it?' he repeated. "Far?"
"Manila?" Hereford nodded. VERY
far"
Tell me about it," commanded the
boy, seating himself on the opposite
cushion. Hereford smiled again.
Manila is in the Philippines, where
Uncle Sans soldiers are fighting" he
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

commenced, obediently. II suppose
you know all about them"
Yes, indeed. My mother talks lots
to me about soldiers. Are you sol
der?"
yes"
"My!" breathed the boy in round
eyed admiration. IA real soldier! But
where's your uniform" he added, half
suspiciously. Hereford laughed.
TN there" he explained, pointing to
the grip. The boy resumed his con-
temptation of the labels, then again
Don't soldiers eat?" he inquired un-
expectedly Hereford jumped.
why, yes; what makes you ask
Cause YOU don't" said the boy judi
cially. my mother wonders why you
don't come to the dining car-and so do
i" Hereford's lip twitched.
"Oh, that's nothing" he remarked,
attempting to speak lightly. 'You see,
/ smoke a lot"
Uncle smokes, but he eats, too" re-
sponded the boy, gazing at Hereford
with solemn eyes. Hereford felt posi-
lively uncomfortable.
We'll" he murmured in some embar-
rassment 81 will tell you how 1t Is.
haven't any money"
mo? Did YOU lose it?" queried the
boy anxiously. Hereford assented.
That's IT. / lost IT," he admitted,
yet / somehow don't regret IT," The
boy looked at him for moment, puz-
zled by his tone. then dove into a
pocket and produced box OF choco-
lates.
Eat some of these" he offered sym
pathetically. They're awful good ana
II must be horrid 10 feel hungry. rake
n lot, do. They're my Christmas pres
emit" he added grandly though OF
course I'll find lots more when l get
home. Santa Claus is always good
20 me. But the train goes so fast ne
had only time 10 put these on board. ,
Hereford whose pupils had dilated AZ
sight Of the box, reiented.
Don't you like chocolates yOurseifF'
he queried, drawing back hungry
hand. The boy smiled heroically.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

Gen. Edward f. Jones, formerly
lieutenant governor OF New York, has
made an offer to the school board OF
Binghamton. N. Y, TO pay for the ex-
Animation Of the eyes OF pupils In all
the public schools OF the city, to fur
nish glasses where they are found to
be necessary or TO furnish treatment
for the eyes OF poor children that may
he found necessary. Several years
ago Cen Jones began 20 lose HIS sight
and IN spite Of the efforts OF the most
eminent ocuiista be has become totally
blind.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

in the Northern Shan states, on
the border of Burma, there is a tribe
called the Wild Was. These people
proptiate with human skulls the de-
mons whom they worship. Outside ev-
cry village in their country there are
many posts, all in one line, decked
with human skulls. A niche is cut in
the back Of each post, with a ledge on
which the skull can rest and grin
through hole in front of 1t. Every
village has dozen and some as many
as a hundred OF these head posts. Fresh
skulls are in special request at harvest
time and are purchased for large sums,
those of distinguished visitors being
particularly desired. SO, as Mr..
Scott, the British superintendent of
the states, remarked some years ago:
"The Wa states are, therefore, no
place for missionaries or globe trot-
ters."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

on as solid a foundation and occupy
as proud a position as the former, for
they are "of the blood" and can
point to ancestors who have fought
on fields from Bunker Hill to San
Juan, or served under American adj
mirals from John Paul Jones to
Dewey
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
-Katarina Arnautova. a Macedonian

--Katarina Arnautova, Macedonian
woman, has participated in great
deal of fighting during the insurrec-
ton against Turkey. A correspond
ent describes her as about rs years Of
age, of middle hight, well set up and
strong looking, with blue eyes and
brown hair, which she wears long, but
done up under her black fur cap. She
wore also a gray tunic of military
cut and metal buttons, a leather belt,
gray trousers and leggings of dull,
violet -coIored wool. whistle for
giving signals was attached to her
watch chain and in her pocket she had
some poison wrapped up in paper in
case she should fall into the hands
of the Turks She said she had been
in six important engagements and
others of less importance, was good
shot and knew of five Turks that had
fallen before her rifle.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
THE FIGHTING FAMILIES
OF AMERICA

THE REGISTERS TO-DAY NAMES
OF MANY OFFICERS ACTIVE SERVICE DATE BACK
THE THROUGH FEMALE
LINE THE REVOLUTION, THE WAR OF 1912
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-20
Cash Grain, Flour. Etc.

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through. By sample. del. Nc : rcd at S-I- q
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s'.-Es Nu- hard az si'1 1fIsgc. No. 4 hard at 60,
tn sNHi--s. Ng- mixed ut S5isc: No. white
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through by sample. del: No and No. :
a. So and No yellow Ct 44tac local: No. 2
white a. 49, local and $50 destination: No.
, white AZ ftn4fi=r local
nATS-ErrrIyri 20 ears local and cars
through ly sample. del: No al S7i55iic:
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tl.NNst stl.l---e for spot. Ole bid 10 AZ
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fIriTl. -fzsiIEHts SE-s-ils.sJ. extra fancy s. 20
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s-.."'- EsfE. winter Hour. iu iufeE-pafenfa
800 or Hr-tz 10 $50 fCr extra fancy. straights
Ai-f"g .-t'. rl-lrs A-.,sIfA Foregoing prices flr
lts from nt,t hands tx or AZ depot this side.
RA = FLOUR-In . iobbinE way at Sc IN ilts
81. Ili G-2J In wCSd for new; mixed and In
,Dr. -Q1rtahIr 2 o b NJ sz.7o for
ely TTsal; 9 % EeaT, meal GIT, and honiny.
through; shiup-d a. tons Market Z side:
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No- 2sirf. No Asrs. Clover-No. / SO ard
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LEAD AND SPELTER-Lsad {f-10 bid SDel-
wHIsKY-oa basis Of $50 FOR hlEhElass.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-10-20

Sew York. Ost. s-Cltt,r-Sra. grr.r.I -,r.f
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GOVERNS Hl c-.-r news. uF.l.- rIH declines were
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ta" La..s - Ni.i,HE t--s- vss E.HarteI 0l only
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riu ans e"-irgt belts, they were not c1nzid-
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@ @taiI ana aiEt..T weather, and. with o.. gc-
I-ilEirs t.Eat after tlr opening that started
.is'.' 81. -.'aHaEt- Later, tn- s.lI.uE vas .s-
among aI-r..a-Hl trust ..aIla..z "a Ia.!:i-
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