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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27

to set the table, fer she said she know ed I was famished, but wouldn't let Ter.
 "'No; wait says I, wait till I've told you who am, Mrs. Hambright, says I, an couldn't look at Ter then. I'm Hiram Hillyer, the man who tuck yore pore boys life
 q seed Ter sorter jump a little, an then she got as still as grave rock. I was afeared to look at Ter. All my new found hope seemed to be leakin' out O me. bowed my head an wait ed fer Ter verdict. God knows l was miserable, but was prayin -prayin' fer pardon-prayin' both to her an God. She was still a long time. | reckon she was studyin' up what to say to me. Then she spoke. Did you come away out here jest to see me, MT. Hill yerY she axed in trembly voice, an nodded, still afeard to meet her eye. I come to make a confession an i'm plore you to pardon me- l said.
 Pardon your she said, slowlike an saft
 Esquire Trabue's dead I told Ger. ulGo LWO OdJS dSO.
 "I heard he was low she said, 'an' I was sorry to hear it, fer he was a good main, but is that all you wanted to tell me?
 "'No,' says I, ''twasn't. Mrs. Ham, bright, the pension he's been payin' you all these years never come from the government. It was from me-
 ' Hiram Hillyer,' says she in her sweet old voice, I've knowed that fer me an axed me never to let on to you, fer he'd promised you never to let me know; but, Hiram, eff I've prayed God to bless you fer it once I have ten thousand times. I couldn't "a lived without that allowance. It has kept me in comfort am enabled me to help my neighbors in time O sufferin'. I've wanted to tell you how grateful felt, but the squire wouldn't let me an said you never wanted that old trouble mentioned, an so I couldn't do it. l.
 Then, George, broke down com pletely. I couldn't hold in. set thar an cried like a child. l told Ter how long an hard I'd suffered an how had tried in all manner ,o' ways to git forgiveness an feel right, an I never seed sech look on human face as was on her'n. She actually set down on the bare floor before the fire am laid Ter thin, bony hands on my kQee.
 Hiram, my boy, my pore boyP says she. 'Shorely you hain't been all that time thinkin' yore God was that sort of God. Why, he's all goodness, all glory, all infinite perfection. You've been blamin yoreself fer some'n' an other man done. It was a man you lain't seed in thirty odd year that shot ny son in hasty passion. God don't lold vou-the new nan-accountablc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27
By WILL ". HARDEN,

The road got so bad had to git down an lead my hoss Sometimes we'd have to step over trees that lay across the way, an then thar ud be branch or creek to ford an fences to let down an briers an rocks an steep places. But kept up my heart. Sometimes the light ud be out O sight completely, an then ag'fn it ud blaze up steady an strong like a promise writ in fire.
 1'I got to prayin' more hopeful. Ever time the light ud flare up out O the gloom my spertts ud rise, till after awhile felt as light as a feather. I sung am shouted an prayed an hugged my hoss. It seemed like was climbin' up to God. The light on the mountain was his presence. Once fell down a steep bank in the dark, but wasn't hurt, an then ag'in slipped on some rocks while was crossin' branch an got wet to the waist, but when scram- bled out the light was a-shinin' bright CT than ever. Finally crossed old field an seed the open door of her house. A dog run out barkin', but I wasn't no more afeard of i'm than the dPOSlkG5 WAS U SIl1lhG6s .. WdlhGA straight at i'm, called to i'm in firm, friendly voice, an patted i'm on the head, an he licked my hand an pranced about in front O me like I was old acquaintance he was glad to see. Mrs. Hambright was at the fireplace cookin' some'n' t eat when I got thar, am she invited me in. I went in an shook hands an set down in the chair she give me, an she put more wood on the fire, fer she seed was wet.
 "'You don't know me, Mrs. Ham bright says I. @ re
 Nc says she, I don't know you, sir; but that don't make no difference. I take in lots O folks that git be- nighted up here. Nobody would be mean enough to rob UT harm a woman as old as am.'
 That's so,' says I. Her head was as white as cotton, an she was all bent over, but she had the sweetest, mosi patient face ever seed. It made me feel easier about tellin' CT who was an what I'd come fer, but acknowi edge was afeard. Then she proposed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27

fer that, but he's been holdin' you ac- countable fer thinkin' so i'll of him, fer all yore worry has come from wrongly accusin' yore Holy Makerv
 ne as daylight ne she @eoe was s as sgRtsRe sa he was right. God don't hold new, re- pentant man accountable fer what his old dead self done. She thought I wasn't convinced, reckon, fer she got down on her knees an sent up prayer that ripped the roof off the house an showed the glorious way clean to Gods throne above the stars.
 Lord, Lord O Hostsp I kin re- member every word the old saint said. Show this pore, deluded man the truth. Tear away the mist O doubt an mis- understandin' that's clouded his con- cepton an dampened the ardor of his great soul. Give i'm peace right now, this minute. Pity him, Lord, an don't let i'm cling to his old self. Show him the new soul that dwells in the old shell O. mortality, an let i'm walk with bare head unburdened in the sunshine O thy heavenly smile.' An,' George Buckley, when she rig to her feet I did see an comprehend. I laughed an sobbed an shouted. My fear was all gone-all-an' it will never, never re- turn, fer I understand now. She showed me. Jest think O that--Lynn Hambright's mother was the one ap- pointed to show me the truth-the old woman I was fearin' more than every body else. She cooked me a good sup per, an after eatin' it laid down in Lynn's bed-the dead boys bed, mind you-an' slept as sweet a sleep as I ever slept ill my life, the fust fer thir- ty years. She come to me away in the night, pitapat, pitapat over the puncheon floor, jest like she used to go to Lynn, I reckon, an spread more cover on me. It reminded me of my dead mother. retched out an kissed her hand an drifted away in sweet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27

E~EHE next morning Georges moth
 CT returned to Darley and came
 directly from the station to his
 room. As she entered he stared at her in surprise, for she was dressed in black, even to her sunbonnet.
 Mother" he asked wonderingly, what has happened?'
 She did not answer for a moment, but sat down near his bed and folded her bonnet in her lap.
 When I heard how you was hurt an laid up,' she said presently, T writ MT. Hillyer not to let you know about yore pa. He was a sight wuss when l got to i'm, an they didn't see no chance fer i'm to live. He's dead, George; yore pore pas dead an bur- jed. All his trouble is over. He's in Gods, charge now"
 They were both silent for moment; then Buckley said comfortingly: 'Well, you must not grieve over it too much, mother. After all, it may be better as it is."
 That's so, George" she answered, ''but my heart aches fer i'm. He wasn't treated right, my boy. It turned out jest like I thought it thought. The doctors up thar said his criminal acts all come from that old hurt in his head. After his death they made an examination. They found 'at a splin- ter O the skull had been workin' into his brain all them years since his fall off'n the wagon It finally formed a abscess that killed i'm. Oh, the doc tors raised big fuss about it! They told me yore pa had been treated wuss'n dog. They said what he done in violation O the law was caused by the hurt in his head an that he'd nev- CT "a touched thing that wasn't his but fer that, an when I told lem how honorable all yore pas folks had all ways been away back as fur as any body could trace an how hard you was strivin' to live the disgrace down they all got together an writ an sign ed a paper-Mr. Hillyer's got it-testi- fyin' under oath that yore pa wasn't naturally dishonest man. They say, George an MT. Hillyer says he'll put 1t through right awatyyathat they are crate yore pa.
 Judge Moore was in the warehouse as come by, tal5in' to MT. Hillyer, an he come out an tuck me by the hand, an says he, Mrs. Buckley, me n them twelve men made a awful mistakA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27
CHAPrER xxxu.

RN the afternoon of the next day h Hillyer returned Leaving his O horse at the door, he went up
 to Georges room. Ills trousers were bespa$tered with mud and GOV eredgw1th the white hairs of his she'd ding horse.
 I've had trip of 1t, George" he said. his face glowing, ''but was well repaid. You couldn't guess whar I've been"
 How couldy9q' said Buckley, with a smile.
 I've got heap to tell you," the old man Ean on, with enthusiasm. He sat down on the edge of the wounded mans bed 'eTrabue's death worried the life mighty nigh out O me tell I tuck notion all at once that the bite e the dog couldn't be any wuss'n the Sark, an that I'd better go see that old woman myself am tell Ter the plain truth. I reckon prayed a prayer fer every mile Q the way, my boy. I didn't know whar she lived an had to go by directions to find Aer. got to the foot Q Bald mountain jest about dark last night, an feller that lived on the side D' the road give me directions how to reach her house. thought they was plain enough, but purty soon 1t got as dark as pitch, an was as bad as a blind man on a blind hoss. One thing the man said, though, was that as soon as I got mile or two up the road I'd see the light from her kitchen fire. He said it could be seed fer miles that she never was knowed to shet Ter door this time O year.
 Well, sir, I got then to prayin' fer a sight O the light. I begged the All mighty to let it shine out as sign I was forgiven fer my crime, but it was slow a-comin', an when it did come I said to myself that man was fool to ask the Lord to make sign out O Bome'n' that wasn't any more'n natu- ral, so wasn't much comforted over that Howsomever, did feel little mite better. It seemed so steady an bright m peaceful away up thar among the stars, above them rough rocks an aeep gullies. I started right fer it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27
For Sale

Eyerybody's chance to procure goods at their own price, as l have got to ave your money or the sheriT' viii have me. My creditors demand money. also an inventory on my stock. So there is going to be slaughter on Hardware, Agate Ware, Wooden Ware, Household Utensils ana Fur nisbinps of all descriptions. So 1t is ,,r ,,,''- to vou or the sheriff who gets +bosa values: I lose anyway.
 Come early and keep the red nag from the door.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27
CHAPTER XxXIII.

~DHE next morning Georges moth CT returned to Darley and came directly from the station to his
 room. As she entered he stared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27
Mems Furnishings.

30 dozen Madras and Silk Gingham Bat wing Ties. regular price IOc each, lc each F i-2c Silk Band Bows, Sc each.
 25c Suspenders. lOc pair.
 soc Boys Negligee Shirts, l0c each.
 New fancy Silk Figured Hose. I2 l-2c pair soc Mems Ncgigee Shirts, with and with out collars, about IS dozen in lot 20c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27

c pTdyer Cf9db f1ppe0 the rooJ oU.
 dreams. This mornin' when woke the sun was shinin' in my room, an l smelt some good meat a-fryin' an good coffee a-boilin' an seed that old woman a-movin' about the big, blazin' fire. George, George, God is good! She didn't want to let me continue the allowance, but when she seed how felt she agreed to do it an to come straight to me fer it in future. Now I'm goin' down an tell Marthy all about it. All these years I've been afraid to mention the subject to her, but can talk about 1t now to anybody. I wish I could reach the ears O all the men on the face O the earth who are afflicted as have been. Eff they only knowed, as I now know, that God don't hold them accountable fer what the'r old selves done, they wouldn't suffer needlessly." ,"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27

lN the afternoon of the next day Ih Hillyer returned. Leaving his 3N horse at the door, he went up
 to Georges room. Ills trousers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27
British Taxes Heavy.

No governments have less trouble in getting money out of the taxpay CTS than the British, and none make heav. fer demands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-27
Notions

3 papers pins, Sc, Pillow Tops Sc, from l5c. Framed Glass Covered Pictures, IOc. Photograph Frames and Albums IOc each Brush Braid Sc yard.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29
RELIEF IN RUSSIA

St. Petersburg, Oct. 28.-There is a feeling of profound relief tonight in the higher government spheres and i.l diolomatic circles where the knowledge existed of a grave crisis in the rela- uons between Russia and Great Brit ain over the North sea incident, that it has been happily avoided by the deci- sion to submit the issue to a commis- sion to be created under the articles of The Hague convention
 This outcome will insure a definite stablishment of the facts and place the responsibility, and is attributed in diplomatic circles mainly to the direct interpositiOn of Emperor Nicholas and King Edward. The British govern ment, in the face of excited public opinion, which was demanding the most extreme measures, proposed a submission of the issue to a commits sion, under The Hague convention, while the Russian governent had di- rected a similar proposal to Great Britain. The neutral powers, notably France, and, it is believed, the United
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29

The day was an eventful one in the metropolis. The population stirred by haring headlines in the morning news papers, seemed convinced that war was inevitable. A cabinet meeting, which was held at noon, served to in crease rather than allay anxiety. Throughout the country there had spread a deep rooted though perfectly erroneous idea that Great Britain had given Russia a time limit in which ta reply and that Charley BeresforC. England's naval idol, was on the spot Many, indeed, thought it was only c. question of hours whel he would be diminishing the Russian ships. With out the least national desire for war, a great naval excitement had been worked up. In the streets many ex- pressions of disappointmen5 might have been heard because the crisis had not devloPed into hostilities. This merely voiced the opinion of the thoughtless who comprise a consider able section of the public. No further differencees are expected.
 Foreign Minister Lansdowne and Ambassador Benckendorff probably will be able to decide the constitution Of the international commission and the date of it's sitting. In view of the circumstances, neither Japan nor Spain are likely to object to a temporary pro~ loagation Of the stay of a section of the second P1-ffc squadron at Vigo and the inqUiry will be expedited as much ,as possible.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29
AMERICA AND THE WORLD
To Profit by a Continuation Of the
 Roosevelt Administration.

St. Louis, Oct. 28.-Senator Fair banks arrived at St Louis and ad- dressed an immense audience in Lempe hall. He said: "A continuance of the administration of Theodore Roosevelt is an assurance to the American peo- pie and the world that it's exalted diplomacy will be continued. We must safeguard American interests in the Orient that vast field of future com mercial achievements. The situation is one of great delicacy yet no one doubts that the administration of President Roosevelt will successfully deal with 1t and that We shall be able to hold the privileges we now enjoy not through an appeal to the sword but through that wise diplomacy which has won us victories in the past"
 The senator's special train left at a late hour for Louisville, where it is expected one speech will be made to- morrow. On Saturday evening m set- ing will be held at Cincinnati.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29
IHF PRESIDENTS OPINION
Notwithstanding the Jury's Verdict
 in the Tyner Case.

Washington. Oct. 2s.-By direction Of the president, Secretary Loeb today sent to James N. Tyner. former assist ant attorney general for the postof- fee department, a letter in reply to MT Tyner's letter dated Ot-t. 8, and made public last night.
 The letter says that the question of MT. Tyner's guilt on the criminal charge, on which he was tried, has been passed upon by the jury and the president acquiesces in the jury's find ing, but the evidence seems to hin, overwhelming that you CAIr. Tyner) were SC.lty either of moral obliqultS in the performance of your duty or O. the greatest fnefficiency."
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29

States. were using all their influence to avoid a world catastrophe.
 Ii develops that, independently, Rus sia and Great Britain offered each oth- CT the same solution of the North sea incident, Last night instructions were telegraphed to AmbassadOr Bencken- dorff, in London, to propose an inter national inquiry to the British govern ment, and this morning Ambassador Harding, who had received almos { similar instructions during the night. submitted proposal for a commission 10 Foreign Minister Lamsdorm-
 Count Lamsdorff went to TSarskoe Selo at noon. and the communications passing between the governments were considered by the Czar and tha foreign minister.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29
Threatened Anglo Russian War Has Been AVerted
IT'S LEFT TO REFEREES
This Solution of the Trouble Was De. Cided Upon by the Two, Nations Simultaneously - In the Meantime
 Part of Slav Fleet Detained at VigO.

London, Oct. 2S.-War between Rus sia and Great Britain has been avert ed and a.settlement of the only points in dispute regarding the attack by the Russian second Pacific squadron on the British trawlers on October 21 has been referred to an international com mission under The Hague convention.
 Premier Balfour, speaking at the meeting of the National Union of Con- servative Clubs at Southampton to- night, broke the silence which had been so long preserved and which had brought the people of the United King dom to a condition of almost desperate irritation and had given rise to mis- conceptions, which Balfour tonight eX- posed.
 'The Russian ambassador" said Bal four, "has authorized a statement to the following effect: The Russian government, on hearing of the North sea incident, at once expressed its pro- found regret, and also promised the most liberal compensation. The Rus sian government has ordered the de- tentiOn at Vigo of that part of the fleet which was c6ncerned Fh the fEzcident. in order that naval authorities might ascertain what officers were respon- sible for it; that those officers and any material witnesses would not proceed on the voyage to the far east; that i'm qUiry would be instituted into the facts by an international commission, as provided by The Hague convention
 MT. Balfour said this angement was not an arbitration; it was an ex- imitation by an international commits sion in order to find out the facts. Any person found guilty will be tried and punished adequately. The Russian government undertook that precau- uons will be taken to guard against a recurrence of such incidents. Special instructions on this subject will be is- sued.
 Preliminary to this court, said Mir. Balfour, there will be a co-oner's in- quest at Hull over the dead fishermen, board of trade inquiry and an in quiry by the Russian officers at Vfgo. The board of trade inquiry will Je specially constituted by the British government to include representative - men. The Russian embassy has been asked to send a representative and give assistance. Apology and compensation having already been offered, nothing now remains but to determine which account is correct, that of Rojestven- sky or the tTawlers.
 MT. Balfour plainly said Thursday evening that Russia and Great Britain seemed to be On the brink of war and yet he gave the frankest praise to the attitude preserved throughout by the czar and the Russian government While the premier was unable to praise the pacific attitude of the government too highly, he bitterly assaiIed Ro- JestVens!<ySs report, declaring that ft was an insult to Great Britain as a neutral nation, and he ridiculed its probability. An immense audience re- reiveo Mir. Balfours announcement oi the settlement of the affair with un- bounded enthusiasm. which echoat throughout the kingd9m, when the evening extra papers appeared.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29
Signs of Another Great
 Battle Are Multiplying
STEAMSHIPS
Contradictory Reports From ToBio and St. Petersburg of Defeat and Victory - A Furious Attack Upon Port Arthur in Progress.

St. Petersburg. Oct 2S.-The general stan has received the following d-s- patch from General Sakharon. dated todny: -'On Octo6er 2s the Russian cavalry made a reconnaissance in force in the direction Of Kekeol.aL A dlri- sion commanded by Prince TurnanoE forced the enemy from the village or Haiiaoso. on the right bank Of the Hun river. opposite the village Of KekeuitaL To assume a battle formation. de- tachment Of about I.500 infantry. with four guns, and two squadrons, under Lieutenant YagOdin. supported on the flank by another squadron oF cavalry. attacked the eneDy's infantry. who fled to the village Of Hai Laozo- We lost three soldiers killed and two wounded
 On October 25 a reconnaissance was made on our right flank by several detachments Of sharpshooters- After an hour and half's fire from mo-tars and quick firing guns the 6etachmentz advanced at II D. m- toward the vil- lages of Tchailampu and Bezyulfauuy- The latter was taken -by assault bv the sharpshOoters. the enemy-s forces retiring Two of our officers were wOHnded.
 4 party of Japanese fell into an am bUscade prepared by our sharp=hoote-5 on the morning oF October 26 The en- emy lost two men killed and five wounded.
 West of Hupalin a balloon was ob- served, which came to earth aft-- sev- eral shots had been fired at it by our sharpshOoters-
 On the morning Of Ct 27. two of the enemy's batteries bombardsd a height with a- temple a mile and guarter south or the village of TanEsiu Errln- which was occupied by us as a point OF observation Toward four in the after noon the Japanese attacked the hil- Our companies stI-cbornly resisted anf retired on their main position. but af- terwa-d our artillery forced tke Jap anese to evacuate the hill
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29
THE JAPANESE vERsIoN.

Ioklo, Oct 2S.-A press telegram from General KurokI's headquarte-z reports. that on Thursday the Japanese captured WaitaOshan after sharp nehe- ing The attack began at 8 o'clock fn the morning and ended at 2 o'clock In the afternoon. tle Russians retreztfnr- The Japanese captured two ma nine guns The Russian casualties are -z- cimated at 200 and those of the Janan- ese at 11O. The Russians occu1ieT WaitacsEan on the 14th- instant with eiga- companies and began constr,-r- ing dcfenses- The Russians retreaccI across the ShGkhe river.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-29
ENGLISH DISAPPOINTMENT.
An Opinion That Great Britain Has
 GiVen-Ground.

London, Oct. 2S.-The Daily Express asserts that Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge will be one of the British rep resentatives on the commission to in ouire into the North sea affair which Premier Balfour has announced. and which. the Express adds, will sit at Vigo under a neutral chairmanship. he Russian ships will anchor off Vigo, and Admiral Beresford has been or dered to station the Channel squadron there during the sittings or the com mission.
 Opinions of the press on the settle ment as announced are by mo means unanimous The opposition journals welcome it as a great victory for the principles Of conciliation and arbstra- tion, and all express relief that the danger of war has been averted, but regarding the manner of arriving at an arrangement, ideas greatly differ.
 While the Daily Mail halls it. in the biggest type caption. as "Russia's sur render" more thoughtful papers. and those devoted to government interests. are much less pleased. The Standard declares that Balfour's statement will be received by a majority of English ment with a sense of profound disap- pointment.
 Russia" the Standard says. .has given way little, but we have given way mere"