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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
HUNT MEXICAN TREASURE.
Search Being Carried On in Texas for Vast Wealth Buried Dur
 ing War.

A number of Mexicans with teams, blows and scrapers are excavating in that vicinity, claiming to have in their possession maps and charts showing treasure to be buried there to the amount of $100,000 in Mexican doub- looms. The treasure is buried near what Is known as the Bull Tank, and the party has agreed to pay the owners of the land on which they are at work a cer- tain per cent of the find for the priv ,ilege of excavating. This treasure is said to have been buried during the Texas and Mexican war. It is said a tradition has existed that large sum in Mexican doubloons was buried some where on the banks of Pond creek, and another that there was treasure of con- siderable amount in Mexican money buried at some point along the banks or the Brazos river near Marlin. Many excavations have been made to locate the buried treasure, both on Pond creek and the Brazos river There efforts were not only made by home people, but strangers have gone in and exca- vated, among whom were Mexicans. A few years ago it was no uncommon thing to see deep holes dug along the banks of these streams, presumably b5 parties in eearch of the lost treasure, but if ar 'oney has ever been found in this E--s4 CT the fact is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21

NO; shc Wasn56. she. told me the whole story in the calmest manner, just as though she were asking me 10 have a cup of tea Then sic asked me to send for you and sat down to play patience. She is desperately anxious to see you"
 George shuddered and followed Bawdsey down the stairs. It seemed terrible to him that such fragile little creature as Miss Bull should be sub jected to this disgrace He did not condone her crime. She had acted wrongly and must take the conse- quences. But he could not forget that she was Dorothy's aunt, and he wishel he could see some way of rescuing her from this dreadful position. Miss Bull was, as Bawtlsey had stat ed, playing patience. Seated at the very table where her victim had sat, she dealt the cards and seemed quite interested in the game. Margery was seated in chair near at hand, looking with fearful eyes into the face of her friend. Beyond the fact that Miss Bull was whiter than usual she showed no signs of emotion
 "You have come, George" she said, addressing him by his name. 1T am l glad to see you. MT. Bawdsey, you ! may go."
 Bawdsey shrugged his shoulders and. with q glance at George, went out After all, he had heard the story be- fore and did not particularly care to l hear it again. Besides. Bawdsey was q kindly man, and he felt sorry that he l had proceeded to such extremities. Miss Bull shuff1ed her pack of cards and laid them away in box. T shall play that game no more. have been playing patience all my life, but the end has come, and I am glad it has come. I suppose you were astonished when MT. Bawdsey told you?" said she, looking with piercing eyes at l Brendon.
 l q was. [ Fever thought that you ! you"-
 'That I would kill Mrs. Jersey" fln- ished the woman quietly. ''Why not? She was bad, wicked creature, and caused the death Of your father. She boasted of it."
 Where? When?' asked the aston ! ished young man.
 Tn this very room, in my presence. But to make you understand had
 better tell you au.''
 .'One moment, Miss Bull. When you told the fortunes on that night did you intend to kill Mrs. JerseyY
 NO. The death card Gid turn up. That was strange coincidence, George. When came down the stairs I had no more idea than you of killing the wretched woman"
 What made you do it?'
 T am telling you replied Miss Bull.
 o.ding her hands on her lap Wait and hear. Mrs. Jersey was very rude
 to me on that night intended to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21

remonstrate With Ter. She added in. suit to injury by locking Margery in her bedroom, so as to keep her from me. I heard her scolding Margery in the passage, and when all was quiet and Mrs. Jersey had gone down the stairs went up to Margery's room and unlocked the door. Mrs. Jersey had struck the poor child, and she was sobbing on her bed. then determined to go down for the second time and see Mrs. Jersey"
 "For the second time? Were you down before?"
 T was," replied Miss Bull calmly. "I wondered who Mrs. Jersey had coming to see her, particularly after she had lost her courage when she saw a yellow holly in your coat.''
 You noticed that2''
 "Yes, and noticed the holly also. 5 wondered why you wore it. The sight of it put into my mind that fatal night when he"-Miss Bull brushed aside her thoughts -'but no matter. I thought would see if Mrs. Jersey was seeing any one, and also wished to talk about the yellow holly"
 DQIs WHY SnOulu you LTOuDI6 dUOuJ seeing any one?"
 Miss Bull looked down and then looked up abruptly. Mrs. Jersey would have sent me back to the asy- lum if she could, and I was always afraid lest she should see some one secretly about the matter. I crept down the stairs, leaving Margery in my room playing at patience. Mrs. Jer sey's door was closed. I heard the murmur of voices, and put my ear to the keyhole. heard that dancer-aft- erward learned that it was the dan cer-I heard her accuse Mrs. Jersey of 1 having killed Percy yane.'' accusation?''
 9sShe said her mother told her." And what did Mrs. Jersey sayT' asked George.
 l "She denied it and made some sort | of excuse. I remained to hear no more. I knew then that Mrs. Jersey had killed my Percy l 'But she did not. It was an acci- dent"
 1T know. She explained. But she was the cause. I was right to kill her. But for her Percy would have been l alive, I would have been his wife, and you, George would have been my step l son."
 What did you do next?" II went up to my room and resumed I my game of patience. I intended to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
FEW SNAKES IN NEW YORK Copperhead and Rattler Are the Only Poisonous Species About the
 Great Metropolis.

ts< Z ] S
 Over the country extending for many hundreds of miles both north and south of New York, the same embracing the Adirondacks, the Catskill and Blue Ridge mountains, there are but two spe- cies of poisonous snakes the rattle snake and the copperhead, declares the New York World. The former may be at once distinguished by the rattle, while the latter is reptile of beautiful hues, showing rich, reddish-brown bands on hazel body-color. The bands are very narrow on the back and very wide on the sides, presenting the outlines of numerous dumb ll-shaped markings. Despite the presence of these poisonous snakes in the eastern states accidents are of great rarity, The rattlesnake is an honest brute and usually gives ample warning of it's presence The copper head is secretive species and generally prefers flight to combat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
wen, and how ioid you ma outy,

s'Wen, and how sdid you lind outy'
 Bawdsey cleared his throat and be- gan, with a most important air: T rather agreed with your idea that Mar gery might be guilty" he said, "and when turned it over in my own mind I thought it more and more probable. therefore determined to get Margery alone and work on her fears. Well, it was this morning in the sitting room. Miss Bull had gone out and had left Margery to make up some accounts. The girl was laboring away at them and getting into hopeless mess. I came to, speak with her and offered to do them. soon put the accounts to rights and then began to talk of Miss Bull.'
 .'Why Of Miss Bull2' saFq
 Why''-Bawdsey pinched his lip sI thought at the time that Margery was guilty, and that if in talking to her laid the blame on Miss Bull the girl would speak out.'
 .Well, you accused Miss Bull of the crime?"
 "In way I did. Margery denied it."
 What did you say r, sThat she might as well confess. 1 declared that had evidence to prove Miss Bulls guilt, and that she would be arrested when sEe came back. I de- clare, Mir. Vane, I thought the girl would strike me. She was like wilts- cat.''
 T wish she had,' growled George. ! 'She said if I arrested Miss Bull she would kill me. said, As you killed your aunt She up and said: Yes, I did kill her, Miss Bull is innocent, and you know she is.' Of course, when she admitted the fact, at once began to suspect Miss Bull.''
 'sWhy did you do that?' Because if Margery had been guilty she would not have owned up. But if Miss Bull was guilty, Margery would certainly take the guilt on herself 1 While Margery was threatening me and taking the guilt on herself, Miss Bull came in. That stupid girl ran tc her and fell at her feet, crying that knew all, but that she would die foi her dear Miss Bull"
 And what did the woman say?'
 sShe asked me if knew. I said ] did. She demanded how found out told her that that was my business She began to smell rat and suspected that I was blufing. She would have held her tongue, but Margery was ir such terror for her friend that she | came out with the whole story"
 4"The girl is half witted. All this may not be true''
 "Oh. yes, it is. When Miss Bull saw that the game was up she sat dowr and admitted that she had killed Mrs
 Jersey. She also said that she was glad the truth had come to light''
 She was raving," said George in 1redulously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21

2 l have talk with Mrs. Jersey the next morning, but when I found that she had struck Margery I came down at once"-
 ''That was after 11?''
 About quarter past Mrs. Jersey was in her room. We talked, and 1 told her what had heard She de. nied it. pointed to the stiletto which was on the table as proof that the girl had been here. Mrs. Jersey said that it was the same stiletto with which Percy had been killed, as Lola had received it from her mother That put the thought into my head that God intended Mrs. Jersey should be slain with the same weapon with which my darling had been stabbed.
 T accused Mrs. Jersey of having
 killed Percy. She gloried in the fact f that it was through her he had died.
 She declared that if Ireland had not held her hand she would have laid him dead at her feet. She exulted that the accident had fulfilled her intention and taunted me with the fact that I never became his wife. I was very quiet,"
 added Miss Bull her eyes glittering, 'but my blood was boiling. Mrs. Jer- sey turned her back on me, with an in solent laugh, and sat down. The stilet- I to was on the table Her head was ] turned away. softly took the dagger and''--
 ] Miss Bull rose. George, you now
 know all. Go! No, do not shake hands. 1 l have avenged your father, and ex- j pect will be hanged
 i Margery burst out into renewed l weeping, and Miss Bull soothed her, i talking to George the while. 'sTell ny
 sister," she said, "that the name of 1 Howard will not be mentioned. I will ! die under my false name. No disgrace l will be brought on her. AS to Dorothy l -here Miss Bulls eyes grew tender
 s'no disgrace will befall her. Marry l her, George: love her, make her a good
 husband and take this kiss to her from l a sorely tried woman.''
 1 Before tho astonished George knew l what she was about he felt pair of
 cold lips pressed to his own. The next
 moment she had pushed him out of the
 room and had locked the door. That ] was the last George saw of her. Whether Margery had agreed to die with her or whether Miss Bull, know I ing what miserable life the girl
 would lead after her death, compelled ! her to take the poison will never be 1 known, but when the door was burst open the two women were found on ] the floor in one anothers arms. On l the table was an empty glass, and 1t l was ascertained that Miss Bull and
 Margery had taken prussic acid. 1 Bawdsey entered the room an hour l after the death, alarmed by the sl-
 lence. He found that his prey had es-
 capped. Miss Bull was buried under 1 her false name, and Margery was bur-
 jed with her. Nothing of Miss Bulls sad past or of her killing of Mrs. Jer-
 snr caIna to Hnht
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21

Six months later George Vane was seated in the library of the mansion in St. Giles square. 1t was after din ner, and Lord Darlington occupied his usual chair. The old man looked brighter and happier than he had look cd for many years. Daily George grew a greater favorite with him, and on the morrow George was to be married. Lord Darlington had insisted that as 1t was his last night as bachelor George should dine alone with him and would not admit even Walter. "It's the last time I'll have you all to my self, George said the old man pit eously. After tomorrow Dorothy will possess you.''
 Not at all,'' replied George, you will have us both. We will come back from the, honeymoon in month, and then we will live here. A lady in the house will make a lot of difference You won't know this place when Dor othy is Hitting about"
 Don't! Her mother is the kind of woman who flits."
 .tOh, don't think we'll be troubled much with Mrs. Ward. Since the shock inflicted by her sisters sad death she has become religious"
 "Bah! That's only phrase. Poor Miss Bullv' said Darlington. T like to think of her under that name. She had sad life. I don't wonder she killed herself Do you think she was mad, GeorgeY
 "No. But think the memory of her wrongs, which were all caused by Mrs. Jersey, was too much for her. She was mad for the moment, but she told me the terrible story in the calmest man ner"
 .And who came in at the front door that night?'' asked Darlington.
 "No one. After the murder Miss Bull opened it to fy-panic struck. l expect--but Margery came downstairs and stopped her. Miss Bull closed the door and remained to face the worst 2
 tsWell, she is dead and buried, and Bawdsey 5revives it.'
 "Oh, you can trust Bawdsey," said \ George, smiling. He and Lola are quite happy, and she has almost for gotten me. I got letter from Bawd sey the other day. He is acting as his wife's agent, and they are making 5 lot of money
 "All the better. He won't talk about that business. By the way, | forgot te ask you about Ireland's money?"
 4sThe money he left to me? I have settled that on Dorothy. How sudden ly he died,' said George ref1ectively "just an hour after I left the house. .'Well, five thousand a year is not t be despised. Have you settled it all o1 Dorothy?'
 Every penny. Don't you approve?' "Oh, yes, so long as Mrs. Wart doesn't get it. 7
 You can depend upon that, sir. Blu l Dorothy will have it-Dorothy, whom I shall see tomorrow crowned witt orange blossoms, andy- Darlington laughed, but not unkind l ly. Well, well. Better orange bios soms than yellow holly" George nodded. T hope never to se l yellow holly again. he said, and Der 1 rington agreed. So their conversation ended on the threshold of George new life with that last reference to th old.
 THE END.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Freak of the Wind.

Almost beyond belief is the story which comes from England of a trick the wind played not long ago on the spire of Presbyterian church. It blew the steeple above the belfry some 25 degrees out of plumb, so that the spire pointed in northwesterly direction and it was feared that 1t would fall. When the next morning men were en- gagged in strengthening it the wind veered around and blew it back to it's original position. Of course it was necessary for the men to straighten it and it's SUD- ports, but the winds freak made their work much easier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
The Yellow Holly By FERGUS HUME. Author of "The Mystery Of a Hanson cab," Etc. Copyrsgst. 1908. by c. ". Dnssng1sdm
 Conapd,sy
CHAPTER Xxv.

n=A EORGE stared at the hium-
 phant detective in surprise. It
 seemed impossible that what
 he stated could be true Miss Bull was the very last person whom Brendon would have accused.
 You must mean Margery," said George after a time.
 No, I don't, replied Bawdsey in a determined voice. ..I mean Miss Bull, or, as you know her, Miss Jenny How ard.
 sBssst wEar reason
 "Ah, that's long story! She shall tell you herself.''
 Have you had her arrested?' ssNot yet. But she will be arrested before the end of the day. l. have al ready communicated with Scotland Yard. It was your idea about Margery that put me on the scent" BaWd- sey said, with great ccmplacency, f.though, to be sure, I had my suspi- cions before. It was to watch Miss szull that came here.v
 What made you think that she was guilty?:'
 Well, it seemed Co me that she was
 
 rae only person who could have killed z7iza She and Eliza hated one an sler because of their mutual love fol oer father"
 orge groaned. What a lot of trou le his father had caused with his handsome looks and charming man nars. Even after@his death the fatal attraction he exercised seemed to bring about disaster sShe did not kill Mrs Jersey on that account" he said. Wait till you hear. She will tel you Tn fact, she asked me to send fol you, as she wishes to speak.
 Let me hear how you came to learI that this poor creature struck the blow. You say that it was some re mark made which,
 ssYes, it was" said Bawdsey eagerly throwing himself into a seat. .sYoul remark that Margery might be guilty ssOne moment. interrupted George in his turn T may tell you that have seen MT. Ireland, and he declares that be never was near the house oI that night, that he knew nothing ot the confession, and that he had ns latchkey. He is innocent.' 7
 Now that I have heard Miss Bull know that. sir. Shes the one"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Paid Up Old Debts.

An Irish-American who returned to Dublin lately after an absence of 25 years settled for two months rent he owed when he emigrated to Amer ica- He also paid several tradesmen's bills that he had left unpaid on that occasion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Prudent Peasant.

Because the potato crop is so bad, an Alsace peasant has postponed his wedN ding until next year. Hesent a circular letter to his friends saying that he had nothing to offer at the wedding ban- quet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Canvas Shoe Cleanser.

Gasoline is the best cleanser for the white canvas shoes, though probably a thorough scrubbing with soap and water, applied with a brush, would be equally effective, if the shoes were dried on a last-Good Housekeeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
anrfr of Cr11sadera

one of the oldest songs in the world is said to be sung to the tune: We Won. Go Home Till Morning" It is known to date back to the time of the Crusaders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
So Wags the World.

Freddie-What's the difference be- tween politician and statesman. dad?
 Cobwigger- Well. when they run against each other, the politician gets elected Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Extra Specials in Ladies Chil-
 dren's and Infants Wear.

Ladies Flannelette Gowns in pink and blue
 atrines 49c Ladies' Flannelette Gowns in pinks and blues,
 Trimmed in Daisy Cloth and braid. .......... .75c Ladies' extra heavy Daisy Cloth Night Gowns,-e--A in pink blue and white, with tucked yoke and
 trimmed with braid .................... .s1oo Ladies Flannelette Skirts with scaloped edge,
 in good clean stripes ..........-..........2 .25c Ladies Daisy Cloth Skirts with two founces and
 trimmed with silk edging. ..................5 soc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Ladies Waists

Ladies' Flanneette Waists in red, blue, green
 and greys, value 75c .5oc # Ladies Flannel Waists in all leading colors,
 black blues green and reds very nice quality S1oO Ladies' Mohair Waists, in whites, browns and " blues, half lined and trimmed with pretty
 buttons .................., ........ $1.75 Ladies Flannel Waists in pretty light shades in
 lawns and blues trimmed with gilt buttons;
 good value at $2.50 .$1.75
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Infants w ear,

Infants, Long Muslin Slips ps.................i9 .i9c { Infants Long Dresses with yoke. 39c Infants Long Nainsook Christening Robes,
 trimmed with lace and hamburg, from. .$1 to $500 Infants Silk Christening Robes, trimmed with
 very fine lace insertion and ribbon from $39S to S1o Infants Long Cashmere and Bedford Cord a9a
 Coats ...................... .$1.ooF to z$10.oo Infants Silk Bonnets, prettily trimmed with
 lace and ribbon from .25c to $500 Children's Bearskin Bonnets trimmed with fur,
 very latest style .75c and $100 Children,s Bath Robes in pink and blue, with
 girdles 4$1o04s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21

<sazA EORGE stared at the uium-
 phant detective in surprise. It seemed impossible that what s+er tx,.l 4ncr1l1l la1, 4r.rrrA AGfres
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-27
Grand SIX Offering. :.

A manufacturer of Guaran- teed Black Taffeta writes to us that he will hereafter dis continue making his celebrat- ed silk in Io and 2I inch widths. . We bought a good stock of these two numbers on which he made us a liberal concession in order that we would help him to dispose of his surplus stock. They ar- rived by Saturdays express. We offer 5000 yards of this high
 grade Black Taffeta in Io and 2I
 inch widths worth 8sc and ST, at
 only 5oc a yard.
 In connection with this offering we
 have placed on Bargain Counters
 all the odds and ends of Fancy
 Silks culled from the silk stock;
 LOuisines, Taffetas, Peau de
 Cygne, etc. ; suitable for waists,
 dresses, petticoats, wrappers and trimming values up to SI.25, at
 5oc yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-27
Warm Hose.

Not only fine, rich qualities that yield warmth and wear, but many stylish and pretty patterns exclusive with this store. The need of room for Holiday wares reduceIthe prices thus.
 200 dozen ChiIdren's Crescent Black
 Hose; winter weight zx2 ribbed;
 double heels, toes and knees, sizes
 5 to 70, the 20e kind at I2e apaif. A mose interesting offering; about
 300 pair black or fancy lace and
 embroidered Women's Hose, that
 sold for 65e, z5c and 65e will De grouped together in one lot for Monday at only 47c q pair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-27
Dress Materials.

We present to your notice tomorrow a collection of the seasons richest values in new and stylish dress fabrics. They represent a concentra- ton of our keenest buying ability. Be sure to see them early.
 .6sc Dress Goods at 3oc a yard.
 This lot consists of all the fancy mixtures and Zibelines; strictly all wool; 36and 38 inches wide; that sold formerly for osc; on center aisle table this week at 3oc. Another center tableful, with 75c and 8sc values at 4oc a yard. This lot consists of Zibelines and Homespuns, the most attractive lines shown this season, none less than 46 inches wide and some 90 inches wide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-27
Children s Dresses.
Blankets.

This Blanket stock is the largest and most complete ever brought to Montgomery and while we have had a fair bs1si- ness on them already the stock is still too large for this time of the year, hence the prices on these goods have been so mark ed as to move them quickly and if you are in need of any kind of Blanket or Comfort do not wait but come at once and get supplied, the prices never will be lower.
 At $3.75 a pair, LA Blankets,
 either all white wool Blankets.
 with silk ribbon binding, or ali
 wool fancy plaidS the real valae
 of these is $500.
 Extraordinary val1es in the high
 CT grades; the most beautiful
 California wool blankets, in all
 white, with dainty bofdefs, fan
 cY plaids in all examinations and
 solid red or grey, IA and I2-4
 sizes, at $6.50, $7.50, $500, $9.O0,
 5000 and up to 5000 a pair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-27
,Muslin Underwear.

Four Special offerings we are posi- tive every one of these is abso- ItteIy the greatest value you ever saw in daintily made under gar rnents.
 At 59c; Women's Gowns Chemises and Drawefs, neatly tucked, henastitehed and corded; worth 7se.
 At 69c; Women's Gowns, Chemises and Drawers also Misses Skirts and Gowns Embroidery, Bead- ing, tueks and hernstitehed trimmed, worth S5c. At s9s Women's Gowns, Skirts, Drawers, cofset Covers very ! claborately trimmed in rnhF0fd- cry, tScks, etc.; worth SIPS. ga At $I.z5; Women's Gowns, Skirts, Drawers, Corset Covers and Chemises that are tetdY beauti- ful, Lace and Embroidery trim med in most effective styles, worth $J.75.