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The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03

slant whether | should faint away or
leap at the villains throat, and then |
bethought me that he must be Robert,
the manservant.
Robert" l said In low voice, was
1t you whom saw at the corner of the
house few minutes ago2'
He stared ut me a moment. then
shook his head and passed on into the
house without n word.
stepped outside and walked from
end to end OF the veranda and looked
along the sides OF the house, but al
though / was favored by several flashes
| from the heavens. | saw nothing Of the
| lurking marauder. re.entered the
house, locking the inner and outer
doors, and then walked straight rear
ward to the kitchen.
! Mrs. Stanwood had told me that she
had locked all the doors on the lower
floor, but l found that which was be
| tween the hall and the kitchen unfas.
tened. The key was hanging down
| from the lock as If II had been eau
tiously pushed back in order that n
skeleton key might be inserted from
the other side
/ hesltated II moment, listening. and
then struck match and stepped into
the room. If n burglar had confronted
me at that moment should not have
had the strength to bid him good even.
| Ing. But the kitchen was empty. hi.
rectly opposite me was the window: at
| loft a door Ia \ a.,
design of the house, must open upon
the cellar stairs. Mechanically | turn.
ed the key. Then, still thinking Of the
man whom had seen, crossed TO the
window. raised the shade and peered
out Into the darkness. Almost imme.
dlately fash of lightning llumined
the yard. In the blue CLEAN ! saw the
trunk Of the big tree and beyond 1t a
fence. The tree trunk hid the body OF
a man who was leaning over the fence,
but ] saw his right arm and his hand
He was holding large revolver
saw the weapon perfectly plainly.
Y turned back toward the hall and
stood irresolute, trying to form plan
which would TT state OF things so ex.
ceptional. The thunder following the
flash had ceased. The house was very
still, no still that l clearly heard the
cellar stairs creak under the slow tread
Of Il man ascending. While | waited
GREATNESS, the knob OF tn ioor turn.
ed In his hand. lie tr | II many
times, and yet had not the strength to
move or speak.
The door began to strain and gronn
The man upon the other side had put
his weight against 1t. | stepped for,
ward and spoke in low voice, but 80
close that he must hear me.
Il am going to shoot through that
door!" said |.
The man did not reply, nor did he de.
sist from his endeavor to force the
door. His dull, silent, stolld courage
amazed and awed me. Clearly he must
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03

THE SERVANT PLUNGED INTO THE ROOM.
know that l was In some sort OF trap
Perhaps In moment the fellows part
ner would thrust his revolver through
the window and order me to hold VI
my hands. Yet nothing prevented my
retreat toward the other part of the
house. Surely they must know that.
l turned toward the hall and saw
through the glass OF the inner door q
man in the front vestiDule. was trap,
ped rs neatly as the Mulletts had been
in their cellar.
Margaret" | called, I'm afraid
there's something wrong down here
You and your mother had better lock
the sitting room doorsT
A stlfed scream from Mrs. Stanwood
answered this announcement Marga.
ret cried out:
Come up here! I'll get Robertw
Get him, by all MEANS" l replied.
But I'll stay here"
There was long knife on the table.
took 1t and stood ready by the cellar
door. 1t was nearly impossible that the
man who was trying to force It should
ever come through and live. This
thought cheered me. 1t was a taste OF
triumph.
As / waited and the door creaked
there came metallic tapping on the
window. Undoubtedly the man outside
could shoot mo If he chose, but | did
not believe that he would risk making
80 much noise.
Then the vestlbule door opened.
had almost forgotten my enemy upon
that side. At the same moment Mar
garet called out from the upper regions
Of the house:
Robert is not herel 1 can't find
himp'
whats the matterp SAID .,ow
dubious and familiar S@'r 20
It was Uncle 80 'o.ee. had enter-
ed by ths~-~ i.snry, who hAu s
!. 'front.' door. sor ;dsxsapetn
's3-vs sof o tslauaDa- f0s ~aAA
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03

said he. WHATS the trouble hereT''
l beckoned to him and at the same
time called to Mrs. Stnnwood:
Don't be alarmed. We're all right
now"
Uncle Henry came into the kitchen,
and l whispered to him, There's a
burglar in the cellar and another in
the back yard"
"Well, wellr' said Uncle Henry and
glanced toward the window in alarm,
which changed to obvious relief H.
crossed to the door opening from the
kitchen to the yard and admitted n
uniformed policeman with a revolver
in his hand
II thought | saw somebody hanging
around the house" said the officer.
"and as there's SO much talk of bur.
glars just now r.
1--WE think he may have got into the
cellar" said Uncle Henry.
Tho policeman looked at the cellar
door, which began to groan and strain.
That's mighty queer" said he and
turned the key.
Instantly the door opened, and Rob
ert the servant, plunged headlong into
the room. lie recovered his balance
and stared at us.
For the love Of heaven" l exclaim-
ed, why didn't you answer me when
I spoke to you through the door"
Robert shook his bend.
"IIc couldn't" said Uncle Henry,
with smile. Hes deaf and dumb"
And he began TO wag his fingers ut
Robert. "IIc says" continued Uncle
Henry, that he went down cellar to
get little piece Of ice out of the ice
box, and somebody locked the door"
ASK II It's him that's been walking
around back OF the house this even.
Ing" said the policeman.
Uncle Henry wagged his fingers
some more and then said, YES"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03
= STOCK NEWS y
The Wool Trade.
American Wool and Cotton Reporter.
NJ on

American Wool and Cotton Reporter.
Wednesday, July 26.-The wool
market is moro active and strong.
Following the successful opening
of the new lightweight season,
number of the large consumers of
wool have entered the market aud
have taken on some big lines, for
which they have paid full prices.
The sales include mostly woods in
the original bags. comprising
Wyomings, U'ahs, Nevadas and
Idahos, besides CALIFORNIA;, me-
dunn unwashed lleeces, and
Australian and New Zealand
woods. One large concern is
credited with taking about 2,000,-
600 pounds of wool and another
consumer nearly the same
amount, mostly territories. 1t is
on worsted woods, more especially
those grading from n three-eights
blood up, that the strength in
prices has been the most pro-
nounced, Half bloods are notably
strong, but the whole market is
strong, for that matter, with the
possible exception of woods grad
ing below quarter blood. which
are slightly easier than few
weeks ago.
The receipts of wool in Boston
this week amounted to 27,4S0
bales, against B2,804 bales last
week and 81, 1924 bales last year.
The total receipts since Janu-
airy have been 2S4, ABS bales
domestic and 1l0,2S7 bales
foreign wool. against 370,926
bales domestic and 1850 bales
foreign for the corresponding
time last year.
The sales of the week in Boston
amounted to 100000 pounds of
domestic and 100000 pounds of
foreign making a total of TO-
10000 pounds against u total of
5, 1877 900 pounds for the previous
week and a total of G,3S0,000 for
! the corresponding week last year.
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Santa Fe Specials

TO Victoria, Texas, and return
$3.50. On sale August 7th and
Sth. Final limit August 10.
TO Galveston and return $15. 20
on sale August . and 6. Final
limit Aug. II.
To Ballinger and return $40,
on sale August 8, 0 10. Final
limit August IL.
Summer rates to Galveston and
Lampasas now on, 60 days limit.
Tourist rates, liberal limits, to
al points; Colorado, California
and Mexico.
Mallory line reservations to
New York and Key West.
Get in line early and consult
agent regarding liberal extension
of return limits, side trips and
stop overs.
TO Nashville and return $32. rs.
Sixty day limit. Several days
sale in June and July.
TO Knoxville and return $3G, 35,
fifteen days limit, on sale several
days in June andJuly.
Special rates, stopovers and
limits to Ashbury Park, N. j.,
Denver, Colorado and Buffalo, n.
Y. in July,-Ask the man,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03

IT WAS ALL SETTLED IN MOMENT.
with no man about except Robert, who
isn't Of the smallest use as protector,
OF course"
"Who is Robert, If may venture to
inquirer
Hes Cousin Jim's hired man. He
sleeps in the garnet, and all the rest of
the house might be carried off without
his knowing it. Hes
Your man amt the only one that's
Worried these nights" interrupted the
venerable driver, looking over his
shoulder. my wife gifts up an lights
a light every time one o. our caows
turns over In her stall In the barn,
though the Lord knows we amt got
nothin in our house that a BURGLAR d
pick up II twas lynn in the middle o.
the road"
"Burglarsf" said l, amazed. do you
have that sort Of gentry out hereT'
you bet we've had more Of 'em than
we wanted lately" responded the driv-
er. There's three other houses ben
broken into besides Mullett's."
II should never think of being
afraid" said the dearest girl, but
mamma has been quite nervous. At
Uncle Henry's she has barricaded her
door every night this week with all the
furniture in the room"
"What is there to steal at Cousin
Jim's?" asked. And she replied that
there was nothing at all, so far as she
knew, whereupon assured her that no
better guarantee Of safety could be de-
sired, for serious minded burglars new
err entered house containing nothing
of value.
IL wish you'd come round an tell
that to my wife," said the driver. "She
makes me sleep with loaded shotgun
standin' ag'in the head o. the bed, an
then she's 30 derned scared for fear the
gun III 60 off that she sets up all night
10 watch It,"
At this he struck his infirm steed
spiteful blow, and the creature ambled
along with the gait Of a toy horse
carved from single piece of wood
until we came to Cousin Jim's house,
which was the last on the street Be
yond was large vacant corner lot
and then highway scantily adorned
with residences. As mark for mid
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03

There IS nothing so good as a
Hynes buggy, Hagelstein's.
w. j. B. Moore and son Her.
man, left Saturday for Galveston
on visit.
Go to H. H. Sigman & Co. with
your hides and tors.
DR.. w. NJ, Woodward went to
Ballinger Thursday on n short
business visit.
Good wholesome beer is
healthy. Eddie Maier sells that
kind. 1S.tf
c. w. Heckert left Thursday
on pleasure and business visit
combined, to Brentwood.
Free wagon yard and big shady
shed in connection with Depot
livery stable. 26tf
J. +, Hester left Saturday for
Quanah, Ok, to attend u family
reunion of the Hester family.
For your smokes try S. A.
Williams sc and 10c cifiars, the
best in the city. 1t
l.. w. House, one of East San
Angeles merchants, left Friday
for Spadra, Ark. to visit sick
son.
This ID beer weather,-it's al
ways cool and refreshing at Eddie
Maier's.
Mrs. Richard Brown and Miss
Stella Brown, after u visit to
relatives in San Angelo, left Fri
day for their home in Henderson.
Read the advertisement of the
Fort Concho Addition to San An
gelo, OIL sale by Broome & Farr.
This issue.
G. E. Hudson left Sunday for
New York, Chicago and St.
Louis to make purchases of fall
merchandise for his firm, Wink
Ter IL Hudson Co.
Say! It's just as cheap in the
long run to dress neatly. Gents
pants made to order. Pressing
and cleaning. San Angelo Pani-
forum. 22-tf
Robt. j. Moore, who is here
from Waco, for the benefit of his
health went out to Poages rahch
Monday to enjoY-~a months
-LRtBroome & Far look after
Your fire insr-ance. They repre-
sent the best of companies and
thoir Mr.. Kirkpatrick gives his
entire time to that line of their
business.
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I Flight
Care
HOWARD FIELDING
NJ ~ fright. 1904. by Charles W. Hooks

good men. -
q good represt girl in the world and
tenth dlstother came into the city
Congress tuesday and very obliging,
posesses tha ed me up In my office
sary to ~. Ihey were 80 Kind as to
no I,.lat was not quite at my best
of ~ express their sympathy.
~ as true that l had been over
onese g for month or more, that my
onehl evas unsteady and that there
the duark crescents under my eyes aS
y result Of strenuous devotion to bust
ness extending into the midnight hours.
In fact, my attempt to make the most
of streak Of good luck had been 80
violent that was on the verge Of col
lapse. But made light OF 1t to the
aforementioned young lady and her
mother.
Mrs. Stanwood regarded me with an
almost maternal solicitude.
II was thinking that you might come
sponded Mrs. Stanwood. "You know
we shall have Cousin Jim's house all to
ourselves"-
1t was all settled in moment. A
sweet decisiveness is one of Marga-
ret's thousand charms, and upon this
occasion, as often before and since,
she saved me tho trouble Of making up
my mind. OF course I knew that I
ought not to accept this invitation, and
Of course forgot an important busi-
ness engagement which had sinfully
made for Sunday afternoon.
had all kinds of trouble changing
that appointment, but managed to do
1t without other loss than that which
Is measured in nerve force.
Margaret was waiting for me at the
station in a hired equipage, and she
urged the driver Of the ancient nag to
make all possible haste.
"Your trains little late" said she
to me in explanation, land promised
Uncle Henry that / would come back
as soon as could"
Uncle Henry Is Mrs. Stanwood's
brother. He Is man whose fortunes
had been declining of lat' nd he had
been reduced to the me- ssity OF TAX
ing boarders. Mrs. StaLwood and Mar
garet had spent couple of months in
his house, partly as a measure of econ
omy and partly to help him along. Un-
Gle Henry's son, James, is married and
has a home Of his own In Springvale,
and had understood that he and his
family were to be away and that Mar
garet and her mother were to take
care OF the house. 1t would have suit
ed me much better to be entertained at
Cousin Jim's in that gentleman's alb
sence, because there were too many
people at Uncle Henry's to suit the In
clinatlons of nervous man who has
planned to spend quiet Sunday with
his fiancee. Nevertheless / asked as
cheerfully as possible II we were going
to Uncle Henry's.
"oh, no." replied Margaret. "Unele
Henry La at Cousin Jim's With NAM
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night maraudeTs Cousin JIm's domiciic
was well set, and | said 50 jocularly
to the driver while presenting him
with small token Of my esteem.
You're right" said he, pocketing my
coin, and then he added in low voice,
There's stuff in that house that the
young lady don't know about-stuff
that's worth stealIn'."
what stuff? said |. But he shook
his head as he climbed into the wagon.
Il dunno nothin' pers'nally," said he.
81 only know what folks say. Get up,
Calamity
The well named steed moved of, and
turned toward the house. There was
a dim light in the hall, and brighter
glow shone from some windows in the
second story. Margaret was leaning
out from the railing Of the veranda
and calling to her mother to come
down and unlock the screen door.
paused upon the walk and for the first
time became fully aware of the sin
gular oppressiveness OF the night. The
air was utterly stagnant; but, looking
aloft, l saw a scurrying mass of little
clouds like dlsordered troops In re-
treat.
AS lowered my eyes there came Il
prolonged fash of lightning, like Sc
ries Of winks, and by this illumination
| saw the figure of man crouchng
behind bush at the far corner of the
house. In my ordinary state of nerves
this would not have startled me. The
mans presence might have n simple
explanation, and, even though he were
there upon dishonest business, he
might easily be frightened off.
Before l could decide what to do
Mrs. Stanwood and Uncle Henry up-
peared at the door. ! picked up my
satchel from the walk and hurried
forward. In tremulous voice Mrs
Stanwood expressed her pleasure at
my coming, and she introduced me to
Uncle Henry, hesitating man who
seemed always to be afraid that he
had forgotten something.
II must be going" said he at the ear
Hest possible moment. 1.-The folks at
home will be anxious"
He stood a moment rubbing his chin
obviously and then babe us good night
and wandered away, shaking his head.
I was shown to my room, and after
removing the stains OF travel Joined
the ladies' In the sitting room on the
second floor.
They seemed to be struggling with
some vague alarm.
Mamma thinks she heard noise
down in the Kitchen" said Margaret In
explanation.
''Show me that noise" said l. taking
the pose of stage hero, land l will
beat its brains out"
"The kitchen is at the far end Of the
hail." responded Mrs. Stanwood. "Thls
little house is built on straight lines.
When all the doors are open, you can
stand in the front vestlbule and see the
big tree in the back yard through the
kitchen window. Still there's no real
need of your going down there"
The last sentence was so obviously
insincere that I gave 1t no heed. / be-
gan to descend the stairs.
you might make sure that the front
door Is locked" called Mrs. stanwood.
This suited me precisely, for what
chiefly desired was to get look out
side. Therefore I opened the inner
glass paneled door Of the vestbule
with the intention Of going out upon
the veranda and came face to face with
squaFeiy built, grim visaged man,
roughly dressed and wearing a cap.
It was an even chance In the first in.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03
Threatened Rain-That's All.

After two exceptionally warm
days rain clouds have appeared
but no ram. Monday was u
severely warm day and at night u
cloud came up in the southwest
with fair indications of n shower.
However no rain came and Tues
day repeated the act with n bit
warmer weather and with better
indications for rain at night, yet
there was nothing doing.
Sunday was the warmest day of
the week the thermometer regis
tering 105, Monday 102 and Tues
day 10B. This is exceptional in
this section but the consolation
of cool nights always remains.
This feature strikes the visitor
more favorably than anything
else. No matter how hot the
days may be the nights are always
cool and comfortable.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03

e. l.. Wright went to Miles on
business visit Monday.
Don't spend your money fool
ishly,-buy good beer from Eddie
Maier. l8-tf
ID. ID. Thames returned Monday
from Marlin where he has been
taking the baths for the benefit
of his health.
Musical Strings. Allen. If.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03

Read the advertisement of the
Fort Concho Addition to San An
gelo, on sale by Broome 81 Farr.
This issue. 1t
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-03

Read the advertisement of the
Fort Concho Addition to San An
cello, on sale by Broome & Farr.
This issue. 1t
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EsH S
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-07
Hyn1eneaI
Mechanically

On Sunday afternoon the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Carpenter
was the scene of a very pretty
wedding, when James A. Varty
and Mary A. McMann, both Of
St. Johns, N. D., repeated the
VOWS that made them husband
and wife. A merry company Of
relatives and friends witnessed
the ceremony and joined in hear
ty congratulations and best
wishes with many beautiful and
well chosen remem berances. The
bridal couple were accompanied
by Miss Belle Martin and Mr..
B. G. Shaw while Miss Myrtle
Milligan rendered the wedding
march fau1tless in precision and
technique. Dame Nature, fault
lessly arrayed, seemed anxious
to efface the memory of her un-
gracious behavior which prevent
ed the ceremony's consumation
on Thanksgiving day. After a
sumptuous wedding dinner and
season Of music and happy con-
versation the merry company
wended their ways homeward
wishing the happy pair content
ment and long life.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-07
CALIFORNIA OR FLORIDA.


1t is time to plan your winter
vacation. EARLY arrangements
secure the best accommodations.
Choice routes via the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway to
California or to Florida, combined
with low rates, make the trip to
either resort most attractive
one. A postal will bring com
plete information about rates,
train service and resorts, free
and by return mail. Address
W.1B. Dixon, N. w. P. A. St.Paul,
MINI. 5t2
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-07

Wednesday morning Hank
Ferris, Mott Washburn and Red
Burns attacked the big snow
drift feminist the Pioneer office
and before the bewildered office
force could realize what had oc-
Cured the street was entirely
cleared. Now, we don't know
what caused the above mentioned
men to intrude upon our orni-
mental front in this manner for
wealways classed them as friends
and it is probable they will be
able to explain the why and
wherefore Of this act of wanton
depreciation.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-07
Annual Sale

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
M. E. church will hold their an
nual sale and chicken pie supper
in the basement of the M. r.
church on the afternoon and
evening of December 18th. Many
useful and ornamental articles
suitable for Chris stmas gifts will
offered at that time. Come and
bring your friends.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-07
White-ChiIson

Last Tuesday, December 5, at
high noon occurred the marriage
of Miss Mamie White to Mr.. G. r.
Chilson, at Los Angeles, Cal.
Mr.. J. A. White, the brides
father, Miss Georgia White an d
DR.. Cora w. Carpenter, sisters,
witnessed the ceremony which
was performed at the Sanker.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-07
Epworth [. Social

The Epworth League of the
M. b. church gave a very enjoy
able entertainment at the church
last Tuesday evening. The pro-
gram was largely musical and
was much appreciated by the
audience. After the entertain
ment those present were invited
to the spacious dining room in
the basement where lunch was
served and a jolly social time was
indulged in until II o'clock.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-07
shein Hotel.

shein Hotel.
The bride is a popular and ac-
complished young lady of this
vicinity, having lived here since
childhood. The groom is a
prominent business man of
Markham, Texas, and is the
manager of the Buckeye ranch,
one of the largest ranching prop
ositions in the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chilson will
tour the west after which they
will visit Mr.. Chilson's home in
Ohio. They will make Markham
their permanent home.
The Pioneer extends hearty
congratulations.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-12-07

Bert Martin, the baritone, il
lustrated song and moving pic
ture expert, will appear at the
opera house Tuesday and We'd
nesday, December 18th and 18th.
Lovers of beautiful illustrated
songs and up-to-date moving pic
lures should not miss this even
ing's entertainment. The fea-
ture of these moving pictures is
the gorgeous production of Over
and Under the Sea, succession
of marvellous surprises, startling
visions, full of humor, action and
quick changes, wonderful dissolv-
ing scenes, introducing fire ele-
ments and cyclonic effects, gor-
geous scenes and pastimes. This
picture is 1850 feet in length and
is of most beautiful colors. Bert
Martin is very clever artist and
he is always greeted with a
crowded house. Admission 35
and so cents. Children Is cents.
Entire change each night.