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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26
CHAPTER v.-CoxrrSUED.

CHAPTER V.-CoNTINUED.
you see the condition Of my house,
sir. II is a mere wreck as the result
Of the cannonading it sustained-from
both sides-in the battle of last July
We have been trying to make it habit
able. and have given succOr here TO
sick neighbors or friends who had no
roofs left to cover them-only to the
sick. sir"
Benton paused, irresolute. The tall
Tirginian spoke with so much dignity
and sadness. The house, as he said,
seemed barely habitable. The garnet,
especially. was little better than a
ruin. The face at that peep-hole on
the eastern side and at the little win
dow away up under the gable caves
1T the north might we'll have been
that Of some of the household yet,
even at the distance and az the fret
glance there was a something about Il
thai caused his heart that leap of sud
den Joy and that kept it bounding still.
And then-if I; should be true-if what
he hoped-and feared-were really 80
what would be his duty to his general
to his country? Against all enc
mics or opposers whomsJver"-
words of his oath OF Office came ring
ing 70 his ears-blazing before his eyes
in letters of fre-and without further
ado he briefly said: 80 am sorry to
intrude, sir. but what | saw at that
window makes it necessary that
should see the garnet. VIII you lead
the way?"
For a moment the Virginian hest
tated then. lifting his hat stepped
backward to admit his unwelcome wish
tor. I'VE are in your hands, sir" was
his half reproachful answer. Enter
If you will"
But then came sudden barrier to fur
Their progress. Quickly there stepped
into view and stood confronting him at
the doorway to the inner room the
tall and slender form of a young girl.
Eighteen she might have been but
not more though anxiety and grief
had paled her pretty face. But heI
great, glorious dark eyes were all
ablaze as she folded her slender arms
and looking the young officer squarely
in the face. said This is my room.
sir and not subject to search"
Slowly Fred Benton's gauntleted
hand went up 10 the visor and the
ratty forage cap was uplifted Tht
kind 2, yet kindling eyes Of blue gazed
one moment into the updlnching, I'M
melting eyes Of deep. dp,p brown, then
turning deliberately tie aide-de-camp
inquired.
rs there another way to reach the
STAIR"
only by going round the house to
the other door, sir" was the Virginian's
reply; wherest Mr.. Benton. with bow
as ceremonious as though he, too,
hailed from the shores of the James,
the York or Bappahannock instead of
the bustling, pragmatical northwest,
looked once more long at the lovely
oval face. now surely blushing before
hiE. then turned and left the room.
Three minutes later he had searched
both garrett and the upper story and
I'd. sign of occupant was there.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

of wood, which. OF course. must be
numbered and ringed.
To begin the game. says the Chicago
Inter Ocean, a circle should be made
in the center OF the table by means Of
a string; this represents the large. or
public pond. In II each player puts
ave of his fishes; the other five he
places before him in his private pond.
The numbers must be down
The opponents then begin fishing In
each others pond. When one catches
4 FISH he cries Caught" And the
player In whose pond the FISH was
caught. or the opponent. II II was
caught in the public pond. holds the
fab, until the successful angler guesses
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

The "automobillst' who had been
"scorching" on a country road was
brought before a justice of the peace
who had fined him before.
you have been out with that ma
chine again have yon?" demanded the
justice. Frightening horses some
more. Ell? Why don't you get flying
machine II you want 10 beat time and
be eccentric?"
ut would do no good" wearily re-
piled the prisoner. you would arrest
me for frightening the birds. "-Chlca-
go Daily News.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

In life the truest winning often
comes first under the guise Of failure,
ard il is willingness 10 accept failure.
and intelligence in understanding lis
causes, and using the acquired know
ledge as a means to a higher end.
that ultimately brings true success.
II we choose, a failure can always be
used as a means TO an end rath"r al
a result.-Annie Payson Call ia Lac
lies Monthly Magazine
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

turn to the tall, unkempt creature in
faded calico, hair and complexion, Just
entering from the "lean-to" at the east
ward side. A shrug OF the scraggy
shoulders was the significant reply.
supplemented by the brief word
Muffin"
Somewhere out on the pike a cavalry
trumpet sounded Mount" and the
sextette started. by Jovel There
goes the escort. so we must move"
cried a burly major. Come. Benton,
fork over and we'll have a stirrup cup"
With that he lugged the demijohn from
underneath the table, slung Il by a
deft turn OF the wrist, camp fashion.
across his right forearm, and proceeded
to pour a liberal shot into the glasses
and cups held forth to han Then the
devil of over stimulation sent him
lunging across the narrow floor to the
table where sat the lonely Virginian.
Come. old chap" he cried. you're all
right. We've been a little free, per-
haps. Soldiers will be soldiers, you
know. You're a gentleman. Join us in
a drink. sir. and a toast. Hey, fellows.
let's have toast"
Forward" rang the trumpets on the
soft night wind and the rumble OF
wheels gave way to the clack and clat-
ter OF countless hoofs.
Come on, maiorl" shouted Capt
Cranston. he who had accosted Benton,
and by this time had readily effected
the needed loan-with unneeded incre-
ment. Come on! Don't bother the
gentleman. We must be OF
But the major was bent on another
drink and having the gray-haired
stranger share It despite the latter's
plea to be excused.
zone toast-just onel" shouted he OF
the demijohn. Here's to Little Mac.
by Jupiter. the best general-the best
gentleman in the whole army! Amt
he. old chap"
And to the surprise OF all, even IN
the midst Of the boisterous talk and
confusion as the party searched for
discarded sabres and gauntlets, the
elderly stranger arose, held forth his
glass and couTteousiy said: Give
me a thimbleful. sir. I'll Join you in
that with infinite pleasure"
"Bully for you, old boy" cried the
major who had gulped a stiff three
fingers, whereas the Virginian had
merely slipped at his glass Now,
'scuse me-just two drops more. One
more toast. Here's confusion to the
confederacy-an' everything c'nected
with tan. an"
"Oh, come out Of this, Mullen!"
growled a comrade, grasping him by
the arm. Come out or I'll"
Not till I've had st'rrup cup with
this gepleman-not till he drinks my
toasht-I've drunk his. Ready. sir'
Here's confush'n to the confederacI
an everybody What! You won't
drink that? You damned reb'l, too?"
ami before his friends could lnterpose
the half crazed fellow had lunged
threateningly forward at the pallid
stranger, who, having set down his
glass untouched, stood facing them,
one hand uplifted in silent protest I;
was Benton who sprang between them
and with apparently laughing ease.
whirled the major about. and with his
powerful hands on the burly shoulders
sent him struggling and swearing to
the doorway where the others closed
about Aad bore him away ono CT tho.E
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

that " n e q
through the trees
at Washington
Park. Chicago. l6-
year-old May stead
and her es,ort.
Harry Howe. we're
hurry Ing 20 sard
home late one AFT
ernoon last week.
As they passed
near a corner ofthe
park pond. partly
inclostd by hedges.
they heard a cry
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

care Is taken In adjusting the penknife.
the pencil will not only stand. but Il
will be found quite a difficult matter 10
displace a.
This Is a simple experiment. but IL
clearly demonstrates the law that gov
ems that mysterious force. gravity.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

In whichever pond 1t may be caught
The game continues until a pond 10
empty, either private one or the pub
lie. and the player who has the largest
lumber Of fishes wins the game. II
two players have an equal number Of
fishes, the sum OF the numbers on the
fishes held by each is reckoned. and
the higher number wins
The fishes may readily be made BIZ
whiting them out OF wood and attach.
ing tiny screw eyes or bent pins foi
the ring. A piece OF whalebone, with
a string and a bent pin attached. viii
do for a rod and hook.
The ofier Of q prize adds interest V
the game.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26
CHAPTER vi

A STRANGER WITHIN OUR GATES.
When Lieut.. Benton rode away from
the Henry house that sunshiny evening
ths long shadows were slanting across
The levels. and the dazzling shield OF
the day god was we'll down at the west
Shadow, too, had fallen on the blithe
spirits that had been his in the earlier
hours Surely he could not have been
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

fairs that give power enough 10 drive
quite heavy machinery. The fans are
placed in the box 50 the fan that is upper
Lost will just rise above the edge ~ ths
box as the frame revolves The Wind
strikes only this blade. which Is forced
over and down In the other side o. the
box. another blade always coming w to
take It's place. and 40 a constant reyolu.
ton Is secured. The shaft. or axle. IN
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

OF small Images and some heavy wire
screen. Punch some holes in the top OF
the box and riyet a hinge on each end.
Wire the screen to the hinge so that IL
forms a door which slants in. Place this
In the run and you can sometimes catch
tour or Eve rats az time.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26
A BOX WINDMILL.
contrivance Which viii Run Toy
Machinery and Which ANY
Boy Can Make.

The two pictures shown above are
enough to enable any ingenious boy 70
make a fine windmill without any fur
Their explanations. The windmill Is
small copy OF one that Is used In a great
many places throughout the western
states. The big ones are immense af'
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26
BALANCE PENCIL ON MATCH
How a Pretty Experiment NAY De
Performed by Aid Of
Knife.

Open a penknife. and force the point
Of the blade into the pencil about an inch
from the sharpened end Place the point
OF the pencil on the match II sufficient
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

Of tin 3 feet long
and 2 feet wide
Bend Il so as 20
make a box 6inches
square. Geta pair
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26
MUsKRkT TRAP.
Easy TO Make and viii Catch Lots
OF the Little Funny
Pests.

A cheap trap that any boy can make
for muskrats can be built from a piece
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26
GIRLS BRAVE DEED.
Her Ready Wit and Quick Action
Saves a Small Boy from
Drowning.

Laughing. chatting. swinging their
skates as they breasted the sharp wind
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-01-26

Accounting for the Delay.
"Rome wasn't built In a day. my SON"
'Did.some OF the Romans go on .
strike. Brooklyn Life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
$95.OO.
Big Bargain in Hampson'
 SelleW Snow Window.

One of the best bargains that the Hampson- -Sellew FIsniture Co has ever offered is to he seen in the south show window of their store, the next window to Reid X Hughes. It is a Chamber Suit made up of one mahoe- any bed. one mahogany bureau and one mahogany chiffonier. Made iu Grand Rapids. Mich, it has the guar antee of inc best construction that is put into furniture. The finish is in the natural mahogany without any stain.
 It is very beautifuI set of furni- ture. and while simple in design. there k an elegance to it that only comes with furniture of the highest class.
 Ii is just previous to inventory tims at the Hampson-Sellcw store and they make this offer to reduce their stock on some of the high grade goods that trey wish to turn over before inven- tory time. It will pay you to take a look nj this. You do not even have to so into the store to see it. and if it is nothing that you are interested in you can pass il by without troubling asy- one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
CITY NEWS

Judgment for S6 and costs was given Edward Ockels against the Hunt Stamp Co by Judge Peasley in the city court yesterday. Attorney Lynch ap- peared for the plaintiff and Attorney Cassidy for the defendant. Ockels agreed to paint sign for the stamp company. but instead of doing it him self he had one of his men do it. Tho stamp company claimed he agreed to do the work personally. The stamp company did not like the job and re- fused to pay. An appeal to the district court has been taken.
 The weather was pretty cold last night, some of the thermometers show ing that the mercury had dropped to six degrees below zero and others four below that. A Waterville man sadi he was up bright and early this morning ter it was 10 degrees below zero. It was pretty cold during the forenoon to-day, but in the afternoon the sun shone brightly and the temperature moderated considerably. But the indi- cations point to another real cold snap tonight and people would make no mistake in keeping up their fires and looking out for their water pipes.
 Michael Breen walked into the office of the department of charities today and after considerable effort placed hia hands up to the window and asked MT Doran 10 look at them. They were frozen and badly swollen. so much so that he could not close them. He was sent down the road few weeks age for some slight offense and after serv- ing his time in the institution at Whal- ley avenue he was making his way back to Waterbury when he struck a job on the railroad at Derby. Here. he claims, he got frozen and had tO give up. He presented a pitiable ap- pearance and the superintendent lOsr no time in giving him such attention as he needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
THE DODGE COURSE.
Secretary of War Taft Has Been
 Appointed.

New Haven. Jan 5.-The haie Alumni Weekly will announce to-day that inc Dodge lectUre>hip ai Vale university for Ihc year l:sni will he filed by thc appointment of William H. Taft. secrrtary nf war. Tn" ir'' tureslip is un. "f thc two nr three most important oneS at Yale and was founded by William l.. Dodge "f New York. who in 1g>0 gave inc sum "i S:sutnJ for lectures. the object "f which was the promotion amnng stu dents and graduates and among e'iH- r:itpd men uf the United States of an understanding uf the duties "f Chris tian riiizru<hiP. and q sense "f person al responsibility for fine performance oT those duties
 Hon Andrew n. White was appoint e,l for the DOlgc course for the year Igli. but has been unable to perform tine duties. and plans for 1:-I5 are as vai uncertain. Since the le,tu-esbip was established i' has been filed by Justice Brewer of the United states Supre1ls, .-ourt. Bishop Potter of New York and President Hadley of Vale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
ONE MAN DEAD.
Row In Chicago While Trying To
 Nake An Arrest.

Chicago. Jan o.--one person was killed. another mortally wounded and two other less seriously hurt as the result to-day of al attempt to arrest Harry Feinberg, who was wanted for the shooting of q policeman sey- eral months ago. Policemen heefe and Birmingham met Feinberg and they recognized each other immedi- atcly. Feinherg shot first and the or iicers returned the fire. Birmingham was struck and slightly wound cd. but Keefc was shot fn tine abdomen and died almost instantly. In the excitement FeinbeTg escaped and entered the sa' loon of Frank Gagan. and the latter vas shot and slightly wounded. Fein. bcrg again escaped and being wound cd was traced by the blood in the snow and captured. He was taken to the hospital in Il dying condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
FACTORIES IDLE.
Awaiting Outcome of Con. troverSy Between Coal
 Men and Strikers.

Lynn. Mass. Jan All parties in the controversy between the coal yard owners and their striking drivers awaited with much interest q confer cncc which bad been arranged be tween the opposing forces by Richard Barry of this city. T member of inc state board of conciliation and arbitra. tion. today. \ dozen shoe factories were idle on account of their inability to get sufficient coal for their boilers and q number Of other firms will have to clos. fl short time unless they get fuel. The coal dealers delivered q limited supply early this forenoon ro those in inc greatest need. using their clerks and checkers as drivers. Many business firms are hauling their own coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
BITTEN BY PET.
Wilkesbarre Young Man Dies on Way to PaSteur
 Institute.

New York, Jan 5.-Whi;e on the way to a Pasteur institute, accompan- jed by physician. Henry Lenahan of Wilkesbarre, Pa. said to be the son of a well known attorney, died in great agony from .wdEophobia. He was bit ten two months ago by pet spaniel and, although little indication of ra- bies developed, 1t was decided to bring him here for treatment. According to the physician who accompanied him, the moment Lenahan heard the swash- ing of the waves against the ferry boat in the river he went into a spasm.
 The doctor immediately applied drugs and revived him, but before the boat reached the ferry slip rn :1ook- lyn the unfortunate young man was attacked a second time.
 In the ferry house he was overcome again, barking and shriekiilg in a manner to frighten the crowd. De spite the efforts of the doctor he died in a few minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
FELL ON THE ICE.
Shock Was Cause of a sosson hsn's
 Death.

Boston. Jan 5.-IIenry '. Poor, widely known for many years as T railroad authority and an expert on fi- uancial affairs, is dead at his home in Brooklinc. Mir Poor fell on the ice and broke an ankle three weeks ago and the shock to his system eventu- ally affected his heart. He was born i's Andover. Oxford county. Maine. in 1S11. He was educated at Bowtioin college and was the oldest graduate of that institution. For many years he lived iii New York city. where h. published railroad manual and wrote many books on financial sub Jects. He was one "f the founders of the New York Geological society He is survived by a widow. one son. H,.l- " w. Poor. q prominent banker. and three daughters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
J. DUNN
 IS DEAD.
Man Who Was Shot
 Last Tuesday.
Coroner Nix in Town lnves. tigating Case-Dunn Was Thought To Be Improving, But Quickly Grew Worse.

James J. Dunn, who was shot Tues day afternoon by Thomas Mooney. died at 6:45 o'clock this morning at the Waterbury hospital. Yesterday his condition was very encouraging, but he took bad spell early this morning and the authorities at the institution notified Medical Examiner Crane, who called there and took the dying mans ante-mortem statement, which was substantially the same as that given by the witnesses in court when Mooney was given a hearing. His wife was also notified and was with him when he passed away. Coroner Mix came to town this morning and conducted an investigation at the police station, where all the witnesses cited in at the hearing before the court and few others were examined. The coroner stated this afternoon just as he was going to dinner that he had nothing to give out at that time. He wanted to hear one or two other witnesses abou. something that was said to have hap pened in the place where the shooting occurred the night before, and besides Dr Crane with other physicians were conducting an autopsy and he wanted to hear the result.
 James J. Dunn was born in Ireland, where his parents. MT and Mrs Daniel Dunn, and a brother, Daniel. still re. side. He also leaves two brothers. Will liam and Thomas, at Worcester. Mass, and q brother and sister, John and Miss Beatrice, at Fitchburg. Mass. He also leaves a widow and two children.
 Mary. 10, and Helen, 4. He was about 3O years of age and had been in this country twelve or fifteen years. He worked as lineman for some time fOf the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co and was well liked by his asso. ciates. During the strike he quit work, not as striker, but simply because he didn't care to remain at the job under the conditions which confronted him at that time. He finally secured a DO. sition as bartender with Maurice Me. Carthy on South Main street. position
 which he held up to the time he was shot. He was member of several ! social and benevolent societies, includ ing the Bartcnders' Aid association the Eagles, the FOrestcrs and others
 He was a cheerful fellow. who had a
 very happy way of making friends l and also knew how to hold them. II. had no enemies. even the man who | fired the shot that robbed his widow and children of his companionship ad
 hitting that the fellow never did any. | thing 10 him. He lived over the saloon where he was employed, at 436 South
 Main street.
 Much sympathy is felt for the dead
 mans widow and two small children The case has excited more than or. dinary attention on account of the good ! character of the victim. and the shoot 1 ing being unprovoked. little else was talked of about town to-day. Mooney is held at New Haven jail, having failed to find a bond of Sl,@0. hut il | is thought that the coroner will sug cest that he bc given another hearing which. if held. will probably result ii his being held for tho high court with,
 out bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
TERMS OF SURRENDER
 RATHER DISAPPOINTING
Russians Think Entire Garrison Should Have Been AL lowed to March Out With Military Honors British Steamer Not Allowed to Land at Port Ar,hur-Sup. elementary Agreement for Commission.

Japanese right and rear at Shakho while that of the main forces are giv- ing battle in front of the Japanese positions along the river.
 With Yinkow blockaded with ice the Japanese will use Dalny whence troop trains are running regularly to Liaoyang since the gauge was altered ard the Japanese locomotives put in- to service. The Seoul -Fusan railway was completed December h and traf- fife started connecting with the mili- tary line from Seoul to Wiju. Thence carts are carrying stores over the Pekin road to augment the steps talk en by rail and road on the LiaOtung peninsula.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
RUSSIANS BUILD REDOIETS.

Victoria. Jan .-Mail advices re eeived by the steamer Empress of Japan state that the Russians have built a series of redoubts about Muk- den and Tehiing similar in those flank ei at Liaoyasg by the Japanese. Five cpBlnissiariat stores have been es- 1blishcd between TehiinS and Fushan and large storeS of ammunition are ac- cumulating at each. Four trains with troops run south daily.
 At vladivo>tok great preparations gre being made. thougt, the garrison was weakened hy the dispatch of much field artillery to Mukden- The garrison is not being materially in cpascri. no trucps being diverted from Mukden- There is a plentiful supply of eoEI and four. but medicine is scanty.
 Japan has been advised cf the in 6essiDg numbers of Russian troops in aosfhcast korea- and it is thought that Rus<ia is ending an independent body tbefe frUm Fuehan. to attack the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-05
SENATORIAL CONTEST
 DISCUSSED AT CAPITOL.
Hill and Brandegee Consideis1 In The Running-Pen. sion Lills That Affect Connecticut People-New Post- master Named for Ieete Island-visitors from this State at Washington.

damage, and is far superior to the crop of 1903. Taken as whole, the crop is considered one of the finest in New England"
 Connecticut Visitors.
 Among the delegates to the Ameri- can Forest congress are Edward A. Bowers and Austin F. Hayes of New Haven. The congress will be in ses- sion here for several days.
 Mir and Mrs John J. Roylan of New Haven, who have been in Washington for the past week, returned home to- day.
 Mir and Mrs s. J. Watkins and John A. Watkins, of South Norwalk. are in Washington for an extended stay.
 Miss E. s. Ripley. of Willimantic, is in the city on a visit to her brother, E. H. Ripley, of the pension office.