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New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

somewhat sallow, with very high forehead and small
deep set eyes. He dressed in ordinary evening
clothes, the details of which, however, betrayed
his status. He wore heavy gold chain dinner
coat and a made-up white tie with the ends tucked
IN under roll collar He appeared to me objection
able but far from dangerous
iOu still a tritle anxious respecting the
interior of my ROOM | remarked, pushing him
gently back.
He spoke to for the first time He spoke
slowly and formally. and his accent struck me
being little foreign. Sir" he said YOU
may not he aware that the person of whom we
are IN search IS dangerous, exceedingly dan
gerous, character. If he should be concealed in
your room, the consequences to yourself might be
most serious
Thank YOU" said Il am quite capable of
taking of myself.
Both men were standing close to me as | was
disposed to permit | fancied that they were looking
me over, as though to make estimate of the pos
slble amount OF resistance | might be able to offer
should they be disposed to make a rush. The odds
u any, must have seemed to them somewhat in
my favor for | taller by head and shoulders
than either OF them, and lifelong devotion to ath-
letcs had broadened my shoulders and given me
strength beyond The average. Besides there was
Tho revolver - ~ -lgh hand which took occasion
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

could have sworn that my feet were brushed by
the skirts of woman's gown, and that a whiff Of
perfume-it was like the scent OF dying volets-
fOated past me.
withdrawn the bolt, flung suddenly open, and
almost simultaneously my fingers touched the knob
of the electric light fittings he whole place
flooded with light. / looked around half daZed buc
eager to see what had become of my assailants
Both rooms were empty or apparently 50. There
was no sign evidence OF any other person there
save myself. On the threshold of my apart
ment was standing the night porter.
Have you let them go bys l called out Did
YOU see them in the CORRIDOR
Who, sir? the porter asked stohdly-
1.-TWO men who forced their way into my room
Look at the door. One short and stout and
wore glasses the other was taller and thin. Thev
were here a few seconds ago. Unless they passed
yOu they in one of the rooms now.
The man came inside and looked around him
Il can't see anyone. sirl There wasn't soul abou-
outside.
Then we had better looI, for theml exclaimed
Be careful, for they armed"
There was in the adjoining room. We had
searched it thoroughly before / suddenly rerucrn-
bered the visitor who had been the innocent cause
of these exciting moments
by Jovel" | exclaimed, there's wounded
by the side of my bed / quite forgot HIM
was so anxious to catch these blackguards.'
The porter looked at with distinct suspicion
- A wounded man, SIR" he remarked. Where
"On the other side of the bed, ~ | answered. It's
the man all this about
/ hurried round to where | had lett my terrified
visitor hiding behind the bed curtain. There was
no one there. We looked under the bed even in
the wardrObes. 1t obvious, when had I'M
shed our search that not a soul either OF the
rooms except our two selves The porter looked az
me, and looked at the porter.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30
CHAPTER III.

I WAS awakened ar abou-
I nine o clock the next morn
ing by a loud and persistent
knocking at the door of M
room | sat up IN bed and
shouted. Come in
y waiter entered, bearing =
note which he handed 10 ne
on q Salver | looked at HIM,
around the room, which was
still IN some confusion. and
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

declared.
1T is" the porter agreed.
You can see for Yourself
that that door has been bat
tered in" | remarked point
ing to 1t.
The fellow smiled in such :
manner that | should have
liked to have kicked him I
can see that it has been bat
tered in " he said. Oh. YES,
| can see that"
You perhaps don't believe
my story." | asked calmly.
1t isn't my place 70 believe
OF disbelieve It. he answered.
i certainly didn't meet any
one outside much less three
people. | shall make nv
report to the manager in the
morning, sir. Good night,
So | was LETT alone. and,
extraordinary though It may
seem, was asleep IN less than
halt an hour.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-30

OF this unexpected V1Slt! L
inquired.
The man took out a hand
kerchief and mopped his fore
head. He was short and
stout. with a bushy brown
beard, and eyes which blinked
at me in amazement from be
hind his gold-rimmed spec
tacles. He wore gray tweed
travelling suit, and brown
boots. He had exactly the air
of a prosperous, middle-Class
tradesman from the provinces.
Il am afraid, sir" he said,
that we have made a mistake
in which case we shall owe
YOU a thousand apologies. We
are in search of a friend whom
we certainly believed that we
had seen enter your room.
Now all the time he was
talking, his eyes were never
still Every inch of my room
that was visible they ran
sacked His companion, too,
was engaged in the same task
There were no traces of my
visitor to be seen.
You can make your apol-
ogies and explanations to the
management in the morning,
] answered grimly. Pardon
mel"
held out my arm across
The threshold, and for the first
time looked at the other man
who had been on the point of
entering. He was slight and
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

type OF door II 10 necessary for clos
ing the door to provide q rope passing
over a pulley In the gnble, In order
10 make the door rs small and light as
posslble a window. which may be clos
ed II desired with a pair OF small DOOR
opcning In, for the outdoor extension
Of the carrier support and track. 10
provided This arrangement allows q
shorter door 20 be used than would
otherwise be necessary.
Another type q door IL hung 10 the
manner Of window sash, balanced by
weights 40 that II falls and rises In a
gu!deway built to tbe end OF the barn
outside
The type Of door shown In Fig. = u
made In two sections, rolling In eppo'
site directions ON a foot track secured
10 the outside OF the barn In order
TO provide sufficient slideway for the
doors a slot is left IN the end prolee-
ton Of the roof, and the dotted lines
show where the doors stand when open
wide. These doors might also be made
10 roll aside, hung from an overhead
track. II Is further possible TO make
this type OF door in narrower sections,
40 that one section rolls past the other.
thus necessitating less length OF slide
way. Such a modification would be de-
sirable only where the width OF the
gable was sufficient TO make slots In
the roof unnecessary
Where the barn has q hip roof and
rs width IA thIrty-eight or more feet
the doors may be made TO roll aside on
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

The buzz among the English etymolo-
gIsts which Professor Churton Collins
has created by his blast against the
word electrocute for kill by electricity,
as the latest "hideous importation
from American Journalism" is anoth-
er illustration OF the easy acceptance
nowadays in England Of things Amer
lean In sharp contrast to what used to
be. The professor would have the
word electrocide substituted for this
detestable solecism. whereupon bis
brother etymologists turn upon him
with denunciations Of his word - q
barbarous Greek Latin hybrid and one
that cannot legitimately carry the DO
sired meaning. Electrocute will prob
ably stay In England as well a. Ia
America
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14
MANLY srRpfNr nIrrs

are ~ common in India as are stomach
and liver disorders with as For tht
latter however there is sure remedy
Electric Biltcrs, the great restorative,
medicine, Of which S. a. Brown Of
Bcnne.tsville, S. c., says They re
stored my wife 10 perfect health, after
years Of suffering with dyspepsia and
a chronieally torpid liver" Eleetri,
Biiters cure ehills aud fever, malaria
bIiousness lame back, kidney troubles
and bladder disorders, Sold on guar
auiee by J. n Hard and J. II Whip
pie, druggist. Price zoe
What is your name, little girl
questioned the teacher, 0ttlliA kal
amagoalapagos, answered the new
pupil. My stars, child exclaimed ih'
teacher. Nobody needs 10 carry suci
a name as that around in this country
You ough, 10 have j. changed In
going 30, ma am. said the new pupil
with perfect self possession, when ms
and Demeirius ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
gits few years older
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14
Agents Wanted.

We want the Calfskins. Hides, Sheer
Pelts, Tsllov, Bones. etc, collected il
your vicinity.
Can't you arrange 10 purchase thes'
goods for Us this spring. We will fur
nish the cash with which 10 buy; We
will also furnish tags, advice sheets
taking Of. directions, cloth posters Il
enable you 10 advertise the business
ctc., etc.
We pay highes, cash prices and keep
our customers thoroughly posted on
the condition Of the market and pas
the freight.
To any one writing Us and mention
ING this paper, we will mail full pariic.
ulArs. Address,
CARROLL s. PACE,
45 Hyde Park. Vt.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

The finishing Of chickens In the milk
feeding process Is reported as follows
They are confined in crates for two
weeks before killing and are fed moth
ing but q mixture Of bnttermilk, W
per cent; cornmeal. 20 per cent, and
ground oats. 90 per cent. This is both
food and drink and results In a sur
prising Increase In weight and choice
quality OF meat. Might It not pay the
farmers wife to 80 treat the fowls be-
fore marketingf
The doors Of the coops are Slated,
and under them are trays which can be
easily removed and cleaned.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14
FOLLOWING THE FLAG.

When our soldiers went TO Cuba and
the Philippines, health was the most
important consideration. Willis 7,
Morgan. retired Commissary Sargean,
y. s. A., Of Rnral Route j, Concord,
n. H., says: II was two years in Cuba
and two years in the Philippines, and
being subject 10 colds, ] took DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump'
ton. which KEEP, me in perfect health.
And now, in New Hampshire, we find
!, the bes, medicine in the world for
coughs. colds, bronchial troubles and
lung diseases. Guaranteed at J. n.
Hsrl's and J. II. Whipple's druggists.
Price zoe and si.O. Trial bottle free.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14
Lbistles.

- Caanasaat asn live 90 msfb les'
. day naa aaAw peg Yes e1'
thint uhm 81 saves "a bha cuis and
tbsfos
--IDysAaf ! ilsagaA Wv wert whrn
sA ma " r. Hae Ne p1ee'Isft
Paiaens / "a Ia iAaTta 4 "a
only bias
-Wsrms sa,1 at5s Eibf Rha vas
iestsns "a ne paei@e 10 SUNDAY
sshal toaf hav b ~ sHetls 81
tbe.t r,sligaens q ever ihtr vtnFt'
thinf papa ana msnms hks ih'
l,aby t,sater t1na iacy " me. sad
foaf rear o.d fisfee e ise FislisT
'eaass b. l,ss els 81 susi ~ hley
titaas
Maa8e d W reckless She can
lqp anyihinr Can't - foep
.errai GAyIs tlr ear IT, chances
a,y sas'i forget i a soap " you 'rA
II b. hty
That dpfaos b TIC qa'ofssi
WAIST. ihe naiifr aiA him' Why
hs'sA surgeon bai b. casa carve
turkey nor tep "a . button - saN'
his life
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14
0AMAlIEI., 2O,836.

Standard Bred, Rule American Tfotting
Register Volume "a. Bred Oh the Allen Stock
Farm, pittsheld, Mass foaled April a..
1897 This magnificent and royal bred stall
lion will make the season u Igyo AT the
stable Of his owner, T.. &. Bryant Dorset,
Vermont
Gamale is one VI the richest bred stations
owned In Vermont, and Tor sire, color and
conformation he IS hard 70 duplicate with
perfect ifotting gait with full round knee
action, 80 much desired In carriage horses,
the breeders u southern Vermont viii make
no mistake IN pstfonlzing this hne specimen
u equine beauty,
pEDlGREE.
Gamaliel was sired by kiosb, al and sire
VI kigelia 7.zz "a. kilwa s.ss ~, flewella
q ~ ia and G0nialOn szs, fuil brother u
Gamallei, son Of kfemlin sog ~, are 0i ~
from 1o7 "a, 10 4 ~. one VI the most pfepo-
tent sres " speed and beauty In New Eng
land be by Lord Russell. 41y7, q brother VI
the unbeaten Maud ), ,os 50, and whose
dam was Elisha no "a daughter u Green
Mountain Maid, the dam ~ ten . ~ perform
efs and the dam VI the great lleciiDneef,
sire u tfiOn, ls-yraf-Oid record Of zto 3-aj
and iSo others with records from so7 81 10
S.eo.
The dam u Gam3liel was Geneva ~ ia,
dam u GDnial0n ~ and sister VI im0gene
2. as tt@ss Ny filHNrps tF hft " 'ufriihHl-
ef ara and II others IN tiis " list he by
the gfes, Woodiofd AsmbfiBo an, sire u
thirteen standard performers, and the dams
VI "a In the " list he BY Mambfino Chief
the founder u the hambfin0 tribe u ir0ttefs
Second dam, ozone dam oi with f.cads
from az ia ~ II. BY Hsmbletgnlan 20, the
founder of the HsmbIet0nisn family d tfot-
tiers.
II will be seen thar this magnificent young
stations pedigree fairy bristles with speed
producing ancestors VI 4 very high order
tracing As he does 70 the fountain had "
the two greatest roitng families through
the best representatives u the Hsmblstonisn
and hambrino families " tfotitefs
Description.
Gsmaitei Is . beautiful bay with white
markings behind, is-, ~ hands high weight
iIso pounds. Ne has beautiful mans and
tail, elegant style ans pefteei disposition.
Service Fee 5000. 10 Warrast.
haVng complied with the iaps VI Vermont,
Al u i1s4 We shall eisim aii nights CONCEDED
70 VI BY said Al
Post Dfscf AlJfsss,
BRYANT bkOS..
Boz is7, Manchester Center. VI.
I'm %.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

would say that | practice several
ways Of living swarms, but VIII only
describe one here. II the swarm has
clustered on the outer edge OF some
tree, where It only necessitatas the cut.
ing Of thin branch. prefer this plan.
provided OF course they are within
reach OF my ladder have found It to
be an excellent plan. and consequently
have practiced It for many years, to
spray a swarm lightly with cold wa.
ter before hiving Water seems 10 b
very refreshing and soothing to the
bees during the heat Of the day. DO
sides the added heat Of the excited
swarmIng fever. aud will often cause
the bees to remain hanging until even
ing, when II IL more convenient to hive
them. Cor. American Cultivatoe.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14
ROLLING DOORS.

an overhead track, as represented In
Fig. 0, where the door is made In two
sections. These doors could also he
hung on side hinges and made to swing
out So, too, could they DO made to
roll aside on the inside OF the barn Il
this were thought 10 be more desirable,
Where the barn has width Of thirty
six feet or less the doors may b made
to fold In two or more folds, and the
folding may be accomplished By meant
OF hinges or the sections may b mount
cd to roll past one another 90 either
overhead or ON foot tracks.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

Recently | advised the use Of redtop
for dry high land and am reminded
that Professor Shaw claims that red
top does not do well on a poor high and
dry hillside" That IL true enough In q
way. Few grasses can do their best
under such conditions But we have
learned that rcd,op will stand more
drought than timothy, II does 20 well
On heavy wet land that many assumed
this grass was lifted only for such
Land. but II does comparatively well on
(roushty land and should go into a
mixture for seeding land that suffers
badly from drought-Alva Aaee In
National stockman.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

Thousands annually bear witness 10
the efficiency o. Early Riscrs. These
pleasant, reliable little pills have long
borne reputation second 10 none As a
laxative and caihartic. They are A.
staple As bread in millions Of homes.
pleASAn, but effective. viii promptly
relieve constipation without gripping.
Sold By A. II. Petiibone.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

The pessimIst points to the san
Francisco ghouls who had to be shot
10 keep them from dcspoiling the VIC
Tins Of disaster: the optimlst to the
,enerous assistance that began imme-
liateiy to pour into the stricken city
from all points Of the country. This
world is not peopled with angels, but
neither Ia II given over to fiends.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14
The Trttting Bred Morgan Stallion
OREEN MOUNTAIN ARiSTOS

W
Green Mountain Anstos Is magnificent
specimen III the Morgan family who are noted
Tor their style, beauty. speed and road quail
ties, and whose blood lines appear IN ou'
most noted troftefs and paoers-nOtably Dsf
Patch. Champion PAGER Of the world. feeort
20 and Darrell, record 100 ia.
The Morgan family are as popular TO-DAY o.
they were fifty years ago, when Vermont biaet
Hawk stood al the head Of all tottng stall
lions. Green Mountain Afistos comes Iron
the most popular branch d the Morgan TRIBE
mis- sire. Arist0s. being one OF the best Of THIS
great is6ily OF trottefs, having q record Of
N ~ ,obt iined IN the eighth heat OF win
ming race: and for purity OF gait and grace 0
action. vas only eSeeiied by his illustrioui
grandsife Ethan Allen s.ssI-4
That this superb stallion inherts the purit,
Of gait and beautiful acton Of his noted sire
was evidenced and remarked by the thous'
snds who saw him make his splendid tight
In his races last September at Manchester
and WaIIingfofd, Wholly out 0f condition
he put bp hight that will be long remember
ed by those who witnessed the contest This
stallion had a heavy season 10 the stud iss'
season and his this years crop OF ioais are
lust coming on and are beauties.
PEDIGREE.
Green Mountain Aristos was sired BY
Arstos. .. s7I-4; he by the great Daniel
/. AMBER, the best son OF Ethan Alien. he by
Vermont lasek Hawk. First dam Black
PRINCESS, dam Of Leg Wallace s,s3 Ia, BY
O,d Dafkey sire oi HiisDd Cray, Isl ~, and
others: Dsfkey was sired by the Rounds
Morse. son Of Vermont Black Hawk; second
Dan ~ Blsct Hsvk. which makes this stallion
one Of the strongest inbred Morgan stations
10 b found In Vermont.
ogScrlprioN.
Back In color IS, In height. weight 1860
sounds; . typical Morgan In conformation
with the best Of ieet and legs, elegant style
anf perfect disposition.
rGRMs. 5000.
This horse will make the season OF iSob al
the stable of his owner. Frank Squlfes, on
The Norman Grfh,h farm. Aorth Manchester.
VI. except Fridays and Saturdays when hr
will stand al South Londonderry. W, at Vefe
FRANK SQuiREs.
flasehestss Center. Vermont.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

Noa cannot induce lower animal u
cal heartily when not feeling well. A
SICK dog stAryes himself. and gets well.
The stomach, once orerworked, must
have rest the same AZ your feel and
eyes. You don't have - ssArve u resi
your stomach. k0D0L FOR DYs-
PERSIA takes ~ The work for your
stomach. dlgcsts what you eat and
gives i A res,. Pats il back in condi'
u0n again. You can I feel good with
= disariered stomach. Try kciol,
sold by A. II. pci,.bonS.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

Nat Goodwin in describing an un-
successful play said; Why, one night
during this company's western tour
the box Office man was aroused from a
nap in the middle OF the first act by
an odd sound. He yawned and looked
out of the box, and there before him
little boy. weeping bitterly. What
is the matter, my little mani he ask.
cd. The boy holding up check. said:
want my money back. Why do you
want your money back' asked the box
Office man in surprise. Because, sob.
bed the boy. Pm afraid 10 sit up in
the gallery all alone.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14


IL was shown by one experiment
that there Is very serious drying out
Of the soil when II Is left plowed and
not narrowed. We all understand, !
suppose. that the production OF an
earth mulch tends to the retention OF
the moisture Of the soil by preventing
capillarity and arresting subsequent
evaporation. In one Of the experiments
I allude to we plowed the crop under
for investigation and left the soil IN
ridges for period OF four or five days.
No rain fell during that period, 1t was
hot. and there were dry winds. The
moisture Of that plot was reduced very
considerably, 80 much 80 that It did not
regain Its normal moisture content for
a great many weeks. This shows that
where the soil Is plowed the pillow
should be at once followed by the har-
row II our intention IL to conserve the
soil molsture,-F. r. Shut, Canada.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

-Gwendoliue sly mind d quite
made up, Our engagement must be
considered st au end Jack I'm aw'
fully sorry. See what fool ! shall
look. Gwendoline Well for your
credits sake rll bring au action io'
breach Of promise
III was the roll Of distant thunder
thai caused little Margle 20 observe.
They must be cleaning house ~
heaven today, mamma. Why do you
think 70, deArf asked her mother.
hear the angels moyin' the furniture
around, EXPLAINED Margie.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14
slrn IIrAnn-nE.

largely woman complaint j.
chiefly caused by indigestion, consti'
patton aud torpid liver You can pre-
Vent il by taking dose Of pr Ken.
nsdy's FAyoriie Remedy. once every
few days Immediately after each meal.
Pleasant 30 the taste Ne nausea OF
gripping. Write Dr. David Kennedy =
Sons. Rondout, n g., ior o free
samplc bottle Large bottles 500
all hruggists
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

A comparatively slight strain on the
comparatively thin crust OF this COM
paratlvely small planet is sufficient to
produce colossal disaster like that
San Francisco has experienced.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

treQnently resalis from negleei q cleg-
ec6 bowels and loipld liver. until ron
siipassou becomes chronic This con
ditiun IL unknown 20 those Rho nse
Dr hiag's NeN lAfs Pills. the besl
And geniscsi regulators q stomach and
Boseis. Guaranteed by J. \ Hard
aad ] Il Mh.ppie, druggssis rrsce
-.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

There u no need worrying along in
discomfort because 81 disordercd di.
ges,ion. Get bottle Of k0D0L FOR
DYSPEPSIA, and see what il will ID
for you. kcdol NOT only digcsls what
yoa eat and gives that tired stomach n
needed rest, but is a corrective Of the
greatest efficiency. Kodol relieves in.
digestion, dyspepsia, palpialion % tbs
heart, ilsialonce. and soar stomach,
ko,iol viii make your stomach younp
and healthy again You vii worry
Jus, IN proportion your stomach wor
ries YOU. worry means The loss Of
ability 10 ~ your brsi Worry is u
be avoided at all times. kodol vii
take the worry oai ~ ypuf stomach
Sold BY A. Ii re,tibona.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

--Wha, DO you want with an auto
mobilef asked the discouraglng man.
want 10 get out IN the country and
hear the songs Of birds aud smell the
perfume Of the flowers Oh, that's ~
Well, what you'll hear is the honk OF
the chauffeur horn and what you'll
smell Is vasolens.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

Docs the cEAr appoin, the dean Of
the doumai | didn't know there WAS
any such officer. No more do l. Only
thought If there was dean and the
ear appointed him he woald be crar.
dean. wouldn't be.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

One Jabez Balfour has been freed
from an English prison. having served
bis full sentence OF fourteen years for
practiclng high finance" The point
to be emphasized is that the sentence
was carried out TO the letter
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-06-14

Smiley hope you won't mind y
| bring irsnd home - dinner ~
n,ght, deAr9 Mrs Smiley Oh. mo-
tia, i better ihsn be,nR brought home
by freud after dinner
- Tommy-Ph, ! smoked your piP'
today. IA What Tommy lol
.Ald i woald makc me sick. bat q
didn'.. Pa You misunderstood me
INV son, said ! q make sou sick,