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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

intrusion, crossing its green sabers IN
our path. Far in the field iny compan-
ion heaped little Of the soft earth For
n pillow. spread the oilcloth between
rows and, as we lay down, drew the
big shawl over us.
Uncle Eb was tired after the toll Of
that night and went asleep almost ma
soon as he was down. Before drop
ped off Fred came and licked my face
and stepped over me, his tail wagging
for leave, and curled upon the shawl
at my feet. l could see no sky In that
gloomy green aisle of corn. This going
TO bed in the morning seemed a foolish
business to me Tint day. and I lay n
long time looking TIP Mt the rustllng
canopy overhead. remember listen
Ing to the waves that came whisper
Ing out Of the further field nearer and
nearer until they swept over us with n
roaring swash Of leaves like that Of
water flooding among rocks, as I have
heard 1t often. A twinge Of homesick-
ness came to me, and the snoring Of
Uncle Eb gave me 80 comfort. I re-
member covering my head and crying
softly az thought Of those who had
gone away and whom I was to meet In
a far country called heaven, whittier
We were going. forgot my sorrow
finally In sleep. When l awoke 1t had
grown dusk under the corn. felt for
Uncle Eb and he was gone. Then I
called to him.
Hush. boy! Lie low" he whispered,
bending over me, a sharp look In his
eye. "Frad they're after u.s."
He sat kneeling beside me, holding
Fred by the collar and listening.
could hear voices. the rustic Of the corn
and the tramp of feet near by. 1t was
laundering in the distance that heavy,
shaking thunder that seems to take
hold of the earth--and there were
sounds In the corn like the drawing of
sabers and the rush Of many feet. The
noisy thundcrclouds came nearer and
the voices that had made us trelnble
were no longer heard.
Uncle Eb began to fasten the oil
blanket to the stalks Of corn for shell
ter The rain came roaring over u.s.
The sound Of it was like that Of a host
Of cavalry coming ut a gallop. We lay
braclng the stalks, the blanket tied
above us, and were quite dry for a
time. The rain ratified in the sounding
sheaves and then came flooding down
the steep CUTTERS Above us beam and
rafter creaked, swaying and showing
glimpse3 OF the dark sky. The rain
passed--we could hear the last bat
TALON leaving the f1eld--and then the
tumult ended as suddenly as it began
The corn trembled few moments and
hushed to faint whisper. Then we
could hear only the drip Of raindrops
leaking through the green roof. 1t was
dark under the corn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

covered ourselves with the shawl,
Uncle Eb lay on one side Of me and old
Fred on the other. 80 felt secure in
deed. The night had many voices there
in the deep wood. Away in the dis
lance could hear strange, wild cry.
and I asked what 1t was, and Uncle
Eb whispered back. as LOOM" Down
the side Of the mountain a shrill bark
rang in the timber, and that was fox,
according to my patient oracle. Anon
we heard the crash and thunder of a
falling tree and n murmur that follow.
ed in the wake Of the last echo.
"Big tree fallin'." said Uncle Eb as
he lay gaping. ut has t break a way
T. the ground. an 1t must hurt. Did
we was up above them we could see
the hole tibet tree he'd made Jes' like
an open grave till the others hev filled
it with their tops"
My ears had gone deaf with drowsi-
ness when a quick stir in the body Of
Uncle Eb brought me back to my
senses. lie ives up on his elbow lis
tening. and the freight had sunk to a
gllmmer. Fred lay shivsring and growl-
ing beside me. could hear no other
sound.
BE STILL" said Uncle Eb as he boxed
the dogs ears. Then he rose and be-
gan to stir the fire and lay on more
wood. As the flame leaped and threw
its light into the tree tops shrill cry
like the scream of a frightened woman.
only louder and more terrible to hear,
brought me to my feet crying. l knew
the source Of it was near us and ran to
Uncle Eb in fearful panic.
Hush, boy" said he as it died away
and went echoing in the far forest
"I'll take care o. you. Don't be scairt.
He's more 'fraid NV lis than we are o
him. He's maxim Off now"
We heard then a great cracking OF
dead brush on the mountain above us
1t grew fainter as we listened. In q
little while the woods were silent.
Its the OIL man O the woods" said
Uncle Eb. "'E's out takin' n walk"
"Will he hurt folks?" l inquired.
"TOw" he answered. "Jes' as harm.
less as q kitten"
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wn. Guess Il was moren anybody


could do"
lie built a Are and began to lay out
n supper for us then, while Fred sat
down by me TO be relieved Of his bun
dies. our supper was rather dry. for
we had no water, hut 1t was only two
hours since we left the spring, so we
were not suffering yet. Uncle Eb took
out Of the fire burning brand Of pine
and went away into the gloomy woods
holding It above his head, while Fred
and I sat by the fire.
"'S lucky we didn't go no further"
he snid ns lie came in after few min
utes. "There's big prccpice over
ycnder. Dunno how deep It's. Guess
we'd "a found out purity soon."
He cut some boughs Of hemlock grow
ing near us and spread them in little
Follow. That DONE we covered them with
the oilcloth and sat down comfortably
by the fire Uncle Eb had serious
look and was not inclined to talk or
story telling. Before turning in he
asked me to kneel and say my prayer
as had done every evening at the feet
OF my mother. remember clearly
kneeling before my old companion and
hearing the echo Of my small voice
there in the dark and lonely woods
remember too. and even more clear
~, how he bent his head and covered
his eyes in that brief moment. had a
great dread Of darkness and imagined
much evil OF the forest. but somehow
had no fear II he were near me. When
we had fixed the FIRE and lain down for
the night on the fragrant hemlock and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

1NST all the people TINT ever won
west that expedition was TIN
uIu NEST remarkable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05

4 II
ayll6 know about "the OIL man O.
the woods" but Uncle Eb
would take no part in any further con-
versation.
So l had to lie down beside him again
and think ont the problem as best
could. My mind was never more acute.
ly conscious. and 1t gathered many
strange Impressions, wandering In the
Kingdom of fear. as l looked up at the
tree tops. Uncle Eb had built furious
fire. and the warmth Of 1t made me
sleepy at last. Both he and old Fred
had been snoring long time when
ceased to hear them. Uncle Eb woke
me at daylight in the morning and said
we must be Oh to find the trail. He left
me by the fire u little while and went
looking ON all sides and came back no
wiser. We were both thirsty and start.
ed of on rough footing without stop
ping to eat. We climbed and crawled
for hours, it seemed to me, and every
where the fallen tree trunks were heap
cd in our way. Uncle Eb sat down on
one Of them awhile to rest
Like the bones o the dead" said ne
as he took chew Of tobacco and pick
ed at the rotten skeleton Of q fallen
tree. We were both pretty well out Of
breath and of nope also. II I remember
rightly. when We rested again under
the low hanging boughs Of Eastwood
for a bite Of luncheon. Uncle Eth open
ed the little box of honey and spread
some of 1t on our bread and butter. In
a moment l noticed that half a dozen
bees had lit In the open box.
lord Harry. here's honeybees" said
he as he covered the box 80 as to
keep them in and tumbled everything
else into the basket. make haste now,
Willie. and follow me with all yer
might" he added,
In minute he let out one of the bees
and started running In the direction 1t
dew. 1t went but few feet and then
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: lNn, ,,.l,, UUttVT UNN tVi
and boiicd e. to the rim of the baskc,
20 that they huns. on the outside. Then
y" put Il wooden shawl and an oilcloth
blanket on the bottom, pulled the straps
over his shoulders and bucliied them.
standing before the looking glass, and.
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CHAPTER III.

there were a good
many things wanted to
know about "the OIL man O.
the woods" but Uncle Eb
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-05
CHAPTER II.

lVXYIE heard no more Of the voices.
Nv" Uncle Eb had brought an arm
Il57ka:s full Of wood and some water
in the teapot while l was
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
AFTER INSURANCE.

st. Paul, Aug. 14.-State Insurance
Commissioner O'Brien returned from
New York today and confirmed the re-
port that the investigation of the big
Eastern life insurance companies by
insurance departments OF several Wes-
tern States, including Minnesota, will
not be commenced before October.
The first company to be Investigated
will be the New York Life, and It will
be- followed by the others II the show
Ing Of the New York Life demands It.
"The proposed investigation was de-
layed," explained O'Brien, ito allow
the New York legislative committee,
which is now at work, to proceed un.
hampered with drafting new legisla-
ton for the future conduct of all life
companies"
Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 14.-Insurance
Auditor Pierce announced today that
the Insurance Department Of Nebraska
working with Wisconsin, Louisiana
and Tennessee, would on October 1
begin an investigation Of the affairs
Of the Equitable, New York Life and
Mutual Life Insurance Companies in
the States named
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05

warm coffee doing very we'll, and pas
lures in fair condition.-John Herd.
Waimanalo-Continued warm wealth
er. with daily light showers.-A. Ir-
vine.
Ewa-Weather cooler than during
the previous week, cloudy, but with no
rain; planting cane.-W. Lohrengel.
Waianae-A little rain fell here on
the 31st, but otherwise the weather has
remained unchanged since last report;
cane growing well.-F. Meyer.
Waiawa-Continued warm weather.
with occasional showers; summer crop
of pineapples nearly all harvested,
young plants in good condition, and
winter crop showing up nicely; pas
lures in fair condition.-W. r. Waters.
Kahuku-Weather warm and cloudy.
with very high winds during fore part
of week; light showers every night:
blowing land and planting cane; har-
vesting and milling Laie cane this
week.-R. T. Christophersen.
ISLAND OF KAUAI.
Makaweli-Quite warm; very cloudy
conditions during latter part Of week.
but no rainfall; planting and grinding
cane steadily.-Hawaiian Sugar Co.
Eleele-Weather warm, with moder>.
ate winds and light showers at night.
-McBryde Sugar Co.
Koloa-Days very warm and cloudy.
with showers amounting to 1893 inches
during week; cane crops progressing
nicely under favorable conditions.-P.
McLane.
Lihue-Warm weather, with strong
trade winds and occasional showers
F. Weber.
Kealia-Frequent showers cause
much hoeing; water supply plentiful;
cane made very good growth during
August.-W. Jarvis.
Kilauea-Cloudy and rainy weather
conditions during the last week have
been very favorable for the growth OF
camel. B. Boreiko.
Hanalei-2.70 inches Of rain during
week; recently planted rice is doing
well, and pastures are In excellent con-
dition.-E G. X. Deverill.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
> aAILAsTINo. MUSIC.
aAlLAsTlNG.

Hawaiian aa,iastiug Company. =
Bea. black sand from 81 to SO a load
according to distance hauled. Coral
rocks for stable, roads and side
walks; frewood. Third door below
King, Mannakea S.; p. o. box $40.
Telephone Main 1906.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05

There is something almost pathetic
in remarks with which Nine. Pade-
rewski is credited-that her husband
simply dare not cut his hair. He might
desire to have a head as trinity neat
and smooth as a greyhound, says his
wife, but the public would not let him.
Were he to abate his ambrosial locks
to even half their present proportions
the music lovers of London and New
York would cry out and II he persist
ed In shortening his hair they would
desert him for a new idol. Such is
fame!
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05

Puuwaawaa-A little rain fell dur
ing the latter part Of the week, there
by improving the land after the
drought.-Robt. Hind.
Honokahau-Very heavy rains dur
ing week; pastures in fine condition.
F. r. Greenwell.
Kealakekua-Very wet weather dur
ing week; a few fine days would be
beneficial to crops and live stock
Robert Wallace.
Kau-Strong winds and nice show
ers; good rains at lower levels Also
F. H. Hayselden.
Naalohu-Very little rain since last
advices, but pastures and crops con-
tinue to look well; weather is quite
warm.-G. G. Kinney.
Pahala-Another dry and windy
week, with disastrous effect on young
cane.-H. d. Harrison.
Kapoho-Week characterized by hea-
Wy rainfall and considerable wind, with
rough seas.-H. J. Lyman.
ISLAND OF MAUI.
Kipahulu-Weather continues show
erv ana warm ana cana is growing
we'll Under Tho favorahIe copd,tions.
s,ra,, ,,In5, On ri.h, =, os,h a n5rou
cross
Hama Firo srov,rg voother
,hrorgbout veal With snTo,ort rain
cave Jo,rg ,ro,I. o,1,iyo,,na ora mead,
inc cone9N oms,ad
Nabiku-CIoudv Weather NEARLY all
wall With 20, inches NJ rain-c n
Jacobs
-
iue'o , rams na'e iane" uut
'ns "eeA ., mo'e espee'any At 'ne n'sn-
VI e,', eoou supply VI "a.e, ~
~ '. ,,. anu az prann N's"
"Vn u.,'nvS fVsue'
mas o.eh VIZ
s'o,ny al, weeA, Win p'en.S VI ram
anu very ,,,'ie suh-ueo; nroVes,
"eathe, .on'i''o nav
peeh very iavorapie ior our srowihs
crops harvesting ot summer crop OF
piheapp'es continues ana 'he win'er
crop is ue'eiopihs rapiuly' sisai Ia
srowihs nheiy uhuer the nioist conui-
,iohs' pastures III soou cohuitioh' pan
tatioh irrisatioh ultches running iuii
'apaci'y'-p. D. baiu"ih'
ia-oohiihuea warm weather. WIN
frequent showers-J. j. Jones'
hahuiui-Warm' sunny days ana
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
WEEKLY CROP REPORT
few MILLS STILL GRINDING
1907 PLANTING CONTINUES
YOUNG PINEAPPLE PLANTS ARE
GROWING WELL COFFEE
TREES FLoURisHING.
SISAl.

Section Director A. Nee. Ashley re-
ports as follows on weather and crops
throughout the Islands for the week
ending September 2:
Partly cloudy conditions have pre-
| vailed, with occasional strong trade
winds and temperatures slightly lower
than during the preceding week. The
rainfall has been abundant in all sec
tions OF Hawaii except portions OF the
Kau district, and in windward sections
OF all the other islands. Dry weather
continues in leeward Maui, leeward Ca
hu and eastern Kauai.
Conditions on the whole have been
quite favorable for the growth of cane.
although In some windward sections
more sunshine would have been bene-
fetal and the ground has been too
moist for proper cultivation much hoe
ing also having been necessary to keep
down the weeds. In portions of the
Kau district of Hawaii, a continuance
of dry weather and hot winds has been
very hard on young cane Planting
tor tho 1907 crop continues. and few
of the mills are still grinding 1905 cane.
The harvesting Of the summer crop Of
pineapples Is rapidly drawing to 4
close, and fruit buds for the winter
crop are showing up nicely. Young
pineapple plants are growing well In
all sections. Coffee trees are reported
as IN good condition in all sections,
but would now be benefited by a few
sunny days in Kona, Hawaii, where
continued cloudy and showery weather
is retarding the ripening Of the berries.
The prevalence OF showery conditions
has been very beneficial for pastures
which continue to improve in most Sec
lions although some leeward pastures
are still very dry. Second crop rice
is doing nicely. Young sisal in GEN.
trail Maui is growing rapidly on account
OF the moist conditions which have
obtained In that locality.
REMARKS BY CORRESPONDENCE.
ISLAND OF HAWAII.
Kaumana-6.4S inches Of rain during
week; land too wet for cultivation. but
the crops are doing well; stripping
oane.-J. e. Gamalielson.
| -Hilo-Frequent showers during
week; all vegetation growing rapidly.
Il. C. Lyman.
Papaikou-Good growing weather for
all crops, but too much moisture for
weed killing; fertilizing. wedding, cul-
uvating and stripping cane.-John 7.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
TO LET.

Two modern twostory houses, on XII
nan street; mosquito proof; electrin
light and servants quarters. Rent
t55 and $50. Inquire 1876 Lunalilo,
phone 1861 Blue.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
FOR SALE.

\ big stock of cigars, has been bought
from the American and Theobald
and oppenheimer Cigar Co.'S. To
make room for this new stock, | will
for the next 60 days sell cigars, now
in stock, by the box for less than
cost. over 100000 cigars are Oh
sale. All the leading brands OF 8.
cent cigars will be sold from s1.50
to $3.50 per 100; 10-cent clear Ha
vana cigars from $3.50 to $500 pei
100. Myrtle Cigar Store, T. ]. Fits
patrick, prop, Fort st.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05

Blank books Of all sorts, ledgers,
ETC., manufactured by the Bulletin Pub
fishing Company.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05

The Weekly Edition Of the Evening
Bulletin gives q complete summary Of
the 1SYs Of the day.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
TRAINED NURSE.
Miss Warland, Trained Nurse - VI

Miss Warland, Trained Nurse - un.
surpassed location for convalesc.
ents and patients. Fine grounds,
with ocean view and mountain
breezes. Separate cottages. Hour.
ly nursing and office work spe'
cialty. Maternity cases a speciality.
Surgical supplies. Tourists accom-.
modated. Telephone Blue 1871. 1901
Prospect ST., Honolulu.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05

The Weekly Edition Of the Evening
Bulletin gives a complete summary Of
the news OF the day.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
By A. CONAN DOYLE,

We knocked at Gilchrists door. A tall,
haxen haired, slim young fellow opened
It and made us welcome when he un.
derstood our errand. There were some
really curious pieces Of medieval do
nestle architecture within. Holmes
was so charmed with one Of them that
he insisted on drawing It In his note
book, broke his pencil, had to borrow
one from our host and finally borrowed
knife to sharpen his own. The same
curious accident happened to him In
the rooms of the Indiana silent little
hook nosed fellow, who eyed us nskance
and was obviously glad when Holmes
architectural studies had come to an
end. I could not see that in either case
Holmes had come upon the clew for
which he was searching Only at the
third did our visit prove abortive. The
outer door would not open to our
knock and nothing more substantial
than torrent OF bnd language came
from behind 1t. 81 don't care who you
are. You can go to blazesr' roared the
angry voice. "Tomorrow's the exam,
and won't be drawn by any one.'
"a rude fellowv' said our guide,
flushing with anger as we withdrew
down the stair. "Of course he did not
realize that It was I who was knock
Ing but none the less his conduct was
very uncourteous and, indeed, under
the circumstances rather suspicious"
Holmes response was curious one.
, "Can you tell me his exact heightT
he asked.
REALLY, Mr. Holmes, I cannot un,
dertake to say. He is taller than the
Z Indian, not SO tall as Gilchrist. sup
: pose FIVE foot six would be about It."
J THAT Is very important" said
Holmes. "And now, Mr.. Soames,
wish you good night"
Our guide cried aloud In his aston,
ishment and dismay. Good gracious,
Mr.. Holmes, you are surely not 60
ing to leave me In this abrupt fashion!
You don't seem to realize the position.
I Tomorrow Is the examination. l must
take some definite action tonight.
cannot allow the examination to be
/ held II one Of the papers has been tam
pered with. The situation must be
faced"
"You must leave II as II is. I shall
drop ru,nd early tomorrow morning
and chat the matter over. II is posi-
BILE that I NAV be in n position then
| TO indicate some course of action.
Meanwhile, YOU change nothins moth
ing at ALL"
every good. Mr.. Holmes"
"You can be perfectly easy in your
mind. We shall certainly find some
way out of your difficulties. will
take the black clay with me; also the
/ pencil cuttings. Goodby,"
When we were out in the darkness
' of the quadrangle we again looked up
, nj the windows, The Indian still pac-
ed his room. The others were in
visible.
"WeIl, Watson, what do you think
of itY' Holmes asked as we came out
into the main street. "Ouite a little
parlor game-sort of three card trick.
" II hot' Ihere are your tnree men.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
WANTED.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FOR RENT.

HOUSE-Ou Pacific Heights.
HOUEE--on Beach at Waikiki.
OFFTCEs-in waity Building and
corner at Merchant and Nuuanu SITS.
STORIcs-On Fort Street, opposite
Catholic Church.
wAREAONSES-On Queen Street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
FOR SALE.

TrFrpred aud Unimproved Proper
ties.
HOucps in all parts Of the City.
BISHOP & CO.,
Merchant Street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
MUSIC.
PAINTING.

See John M. Martin for painting and
interior decorating, 1O4O Alakea st.
Tel. 3131 White. 3097
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-09-05
LOST.

On road to Moanalua Saturday, one
riding whip. buckhorn handle. Leave
nj this office and receive reward.
1169-fw