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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-20

as she put on little bonnet and gave
her hair two or three final pate before
the mirror.
She was in the highest spirits, Stag
Ing to herself-really, told myself,
0rfs.' 3 chiid-and at last she swung
around and dropped Inc courtesy.
"How Is that, chez" abe cried, smil-
Ing up at me. Does that please your"
"Charmingr' cried, gasping a little,
with feeling Of giddiness, as looked
down into her eyes.
Our cab swung around into Broad
way. ablaze with light, and Cecily for.
got me In the excitement OF watching
the changing crowd, the brilliant shop
fronts.
"Here we are" | said as the cab
drew up at the curb, and sprang out
and helped her down.
We went up to tho promenade after
the first act and ate an ice together
Th~ place was crowded. and Cecily soon
became the center of attraction. Men
strOlled past merely to look ut her, and
from more than one woman / caught
\ q fash Of eye that said unutterable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-20

i IA ~ acquaintance Win tIle lEC-
AVA maines in the weeks that fol
ESTy-. lowed grew by imperceptiblc
Gcz&sE degrees into an intimacy
which was one of the most pleasant of
my lie. Or Cecily | have already at
tempted to give some idea, although
realize how cold and inadequate it is.
AS / began to know her better l came
TO wonder more and more at her
complexity, her simplicity, her swift
change of mood. her utter Ignorance
of social convention. Another thing
saw, and that was her absolute wor-
ship of Iremdne.
AS fer 1rcmaine ! hesitate TO say
how utterly l fell under his spell. Yct
this was not in the least to he wonder
cd at. My life had been on the whole
80 narrow and his lad been SO broad;
my experience of the world had been
cast in the usual grooves, while his
had so evidently overleaped them, had
struck out Il path for itself into all
sorts of unexpected places
have said that his life had been cast
In many curious places. Martinique
vas only the last of these, the most re
cent, and | gathered that the business
which brought him to New York was
the forming Of a syndicate to build n
railroad through the island. Through
ls tho right word. for it was evident
that owing to the Islands peculiar
Formation. there would have to be
much tunnellng. But he waved all such
practical difficulties aside and diacours-
ed of the great future before such a
road with an enthusiasm that was alb
Solutely convincing.
l had just come in from dinner one
evening and was settling down to a re-
perusal of "LAffnire Lerouge.' when
there came knock at the door and
Tremaine entered. He was in evening
dress and was seemingly much per-
turbed.
MY dear Lester" he began abruptly,
In that quick, nervous way of his, I'm
In the deuce Of box, and I'm going to
ask you TO help me out. l promised
Cccily to take her tonight to sec the
extravaganza at the New York, and
have the seats here, but at the last
moment find can't get away. I've Il
business engagement that can't afford
to break, but Cecily will never forgive
me II disappo'nt her. Have you any
thing ON for tonisht?'
NO. answered. looking ut him in
some astonishment, for it was evident
what was coming.
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wholly steady. I opened the door. IRE
maine was sitting In the chair where
] had left him and was just lighting
another cigarette.
He arose with smile as came in.
II must be going" he said. "AnG
you will keep an eye on Cecily?"
Yes, I'll be glad 20. Good night"
answered, and closed the door.
AS | turned Godfrey walked calmly
out Of the bedroom.
what do you think of him?" /
asked.
II think" said Godfrey slowly, that
he's one of the most consummate
scoundrels I ever had to deal with.
However, we'll unmask him. He's let
ting us into his citadel"
did he sit still while was away?"
mot for an instant. | was sure no
wouldn't. Therefore as soon az
caught Higgins errand dived behind
your rainccat. Luckily. It's long
one"
Yes. And thenY
Ard then he took quick look
through the bedroom. heard him
open the cd,set door and drop on one
knee to glance under the bed. Then
he went on into the bathroom and
finally came back again to the sitting
room"
2" | asked, for I saw that there
was something yet untold.
We'll" continued Godfrey. latter n
minute or two thought 1t safe to ven
ture out from under the raincoat, mole
especially as certain peculiar sounds
from the other room awakened my
curiosity. The sounds were sort of
slow, regular scrapin:;."
lie paused a moment to look Mt me.
| could only stare at him.
Il crept to the door and peeped
through. Guess what saw You new
err could guess, though. Tremalne was
crawling slowly about the ROOM run
ming his hands carefully over the car
pet. He was searching for the dIa-
mond"
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things. The advent Of new, incom-
parable siren could not pass uncha-
lenged. At them all Cecily glanced
from time TO time with admirable nom
chalance. One would have sworn she
had been reared In New York She
chatted gayly. eating her ice, slipping
her wine, looking at me with eyes that
glowed like stars. Then suddenly as
she looked UP her face changed.
glanced up, too. and caught Jim God
frey's nstonishpd eyes fixed on mine.
lie bowed and passed on.
WHO is That Fcntlcman?" demanded
Cccily eagerly. leaning across the Ia
bic toward me. You know himf'
ooh. quite well" answered, more
and more surprised. Ills name is
Godfrey
"Cod-frey,' She repeated slowly after
me. rs THOUGH fixing It indelibly in her
memory and what is his business?"
Hes n reporter By trade; he gathers
news for n paper" added. seeing that
she did not wholly understand
oh" she said. and bresthed a deeD
sign of relief, Il see" Then as she
met my glance she added: Il fancied
that l had met him somewhere; l was
mistaken. In Now York have met no
one except you, m'sieur."
But l scarcely heard her; my eyes
had dropped to q pin Mt her throat. As
she leaned forward | could sec it very
clearly-an opal surrounded hy blaz-
ING ring OF diamonds. | looked ut II
mocha nically. then with sudden. In
tent interest for ono link of that bri,
liant ring was missing; one of the di0-
monds had fallen out
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deed great favor
1T was nothing" protested, wav.
ing him to chair. II was glad to do
It, ! had a very pleasant timo my
self"
AS he sat down he laid a handful Of
cigarettes on the uable beside him.
you see, I've come for chat" he
said, with his inlmitable smile. ~ hope
you will help yourself"
THANK YOU" and suited the action
to the word. Tremaine's cigarettes
would have tempted any one.
81 have been curious to see," he said,
show Cecily would affect New Workers..
She Is certainly well stared at"
"And no wonder!'' said. "She
would make st. Anthony turn his
head"
"Ah, you think sO?" and he shot me
quick glance. you admire her,
then?"
Admiration Is hardly the word"
said slowly. at IL too weak, too thin
Evidently he misunderstood me-, for
ha did not whit for nae to dnish> "a OK.
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CHAPTER XII.

10LTHOUGH Richard Delrc
IAI was known among his mo
E.T familiar associates as Dick
86 he was not as that DIM
utive might seem to indicate, merely
good fellow and man about town. 1t
true that his wealth was great Al
that he had never settled down to tn
steady struggle for money which h
marked his fathers career and whi'
many persons seem to think the on
fitting employment for man in h
position. he had concluded, wise
perhaps, that he had enough, and Their
upon proceeded to an intelligent enJo
ment of 1t.
He had an office In the Wall sire
district, where he spent some hou
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$1,000 me at the foot OF West Tenth
street, where the red and black steam
ers of the Quebec line load and I'M
load their West Indian cargoes had
found by reference to file of the Mar
thine Gazette that the Parma had ar
rived on Feb. % and had sailed again
on the 9th Of March. and the paper Of
the day before showed me that she
had just arrived in port again.
hunted mp the purscr without de-
lay.
May I see your passenger list for
your last trip north | asked. the
trip before ths oneE
"Certainly," he responded, and pro-
duced it.
1t was not Il long one and in mo-
ment | had found what l WAS looking
for. Victor Tremane and wife were
fifth on the list. But no II. Thomp-
son" appeared there. However, | had
n last resource. had scarcely expect
ed to find him entered among the pas
sengers.
rs the captain aboard" | inquired.
Captain Hakc has gone over 10 his
home On Long Island for day or
two answered the purScr. THE first
| officer, Mr.. Grce, is forward, superin-
tending the unloading"
Thank YOU" ! said, and hurried up
to the deck. found Mr.. Grice with
out difficulty, tall, blond young man,
with eyes of cerulean blue. Can
you spare me a momentl' | asked,
after | had introduced myself.
"Why, guess So What IS itf"
did you over see this man before p
and produced the photograph Godfrey
had given me.
well, | should say So he cried At
the first glance. And hope I'll never
see him ag'in. Thompson his name is
and we shipped him at Barhad5c ir
place of one of our men who deserted
there. He didn't have decent rag e
his back, SO We fitted him up with some
old things out of the slop chest"
| nodded.
He only shipped as far as st
Pierre continued the mate, but afte,
we'd got there he changed his mind and
come Oh to New York. What's he beer
dom? Gettln' into more trouble? Hes
not been out of Jail more'n three oil
four weeks"
"Out Of jail?"
Eyes, He was a regular fiend fol
booze, though we didn't find ii out until
after we left st. Pierre. Where he go'
It don't know. He didn't have any
money { buy 1t. that's sure. I've kint
o thought one Of the passengers must
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-20
CHAPTER TX.

HAVE come to thank you
for your kindness of last
night" said Tremalne as
he entered. st was In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-20
CHATTER Y.

YELL" I said at last, ait
wv seems to me were weaving
f -,--,c:7Sgy a pretty strong chain about
sSac.s.S.J our friend Tremaine. But
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CEAPTER NJ.

YlIEN I left the office at noon
| wv next day took cross town
.Tg-Ss car which eventually landed
5000 me at the foot Of West Tenth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-20
CHAPTER VII.

NNY acquaintance with the Tire
/ lFk maines in the weeks that fol
IT lowed grew by imperceptiblc
tSc28Sy degrees into IN intimacy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-20
CIIATTEE VII.

fSYYN WAS scarcely surprised when
l%ss GOdircy's card was brought
E,ss35sSsSSsl In to me at the Office next
s....sslXtsss.sg morning Both Mr.. Graham
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
BALLOON KIDNAPS BOY.
Airship Scars Out of Sight with an
 Amateur Strapped to It.

Pittsburg, July 6.-When the reg ular aeronaut who was to have made the balloon ascension at Schenley park took sick Wednesday and could not make the trip William Jackson, a young mulatto. volunteered to take his place. After he had assured every body that 1t was all right he was al- lowed to go up. Two ascensions were scheduled. and when he made the nrst Jackson got along all right, al- though he only went up about 400 feet, coming down in the parachute.
 He started on the second trip all right, but when he got up short dts tance and tried to cut the rope which releases the parachute he found to his dismay that something had gone wrong and the knife would not cut the rope. The spectators and those who had charge of the. performance watched in dismay as he rose higher and higher. The crowd could see that something was wrong by the frantic efforts of the negro. Finally the bal loon disappeared from sight.
 Nothing was heard from Jackson until yesterday morning when he ap- peared at Schenley park, several shades lighter. He remained with the balloon because he was strapped to the parachute until the big bag reached a height believed to have been 1000 feet. Then it slowly set tied and landed in tree at Highland Station, about fifteen miles from this city. Jackson escaped unhurt, but was frightened almost to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
Temporarily Prolonged.

St Petersburg. July 6.-The impos- sibility of forming coalition minis try together with the snow of strength developed by the government in the council of the umpire tupper house of parliament evidently has had the ef- feet of temporarily proionging the life of the Goremykin ministry and also has resulted in the posiponement of the emperors contemplated cruise in Finnish waters. Tn accordance with the decision of the Peasant-Work- mems congress at Telsingfors emissa- ries have been despatched throughout Russia to instruct the peasant and proletariat organizations to continue their preparations for an armed up- rising but 10 await the signal from St Petersburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
WILL BUILD AN ISLAND
Fourteen Inch Guns Will Be Planted Midway Between Capes Henry.
 and Charles
STOREY STUDYING IT IN JAPAN

Washington, July 6.-Plans for an artificial island midway between Capes Henry and Charles for the de- fense of Chesapeake Bay, Hampton Roads and all the rivers which empty into them, will be modelled after the island fort Japan has constructed for the defense of Tokio in case the Jap an government will permit Brigadier General John P. Story, U. s. A., for mer chief of artillery, to inspect the Notifications in Tokio harbor.
 Brigadier General Storey is now in Japan on leave and while in the Ori- ent will make special study of forti- ficat!ons looking to the framing of plans for extensive Notifications in this country in accordance with the action of the joint army and navy board on Notifications.
 The general scheme as outlined by the board for the defense of the Vir- ginia capes contemplates the installa- tion of 14-inch guns on the proposed island between the two capes as well as big guns on both Cape Henry and Cape Charles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
FAST MOTORCYCLE RACES.
J. B. Derosier of Springfield Does 24
 Miles in 26 :31 1-5.

Rochester, N. Y., July 6.-The Federation of American Cyclists, holding it's fifth annual meeting at Rochester, last night elected the fol- lowing officers: President, R. C.. Betts, New York; secretary, Henry J. Wehman, New York; treasurer, C.. k. Gibson, Westboro, Mass; vice. presidents, eastern district, Theodore H. Hastings, New York; south dis trict, Howard A. French, Baltimore; western district, l. R. Hall, Chicago; Pacific, F. Nj. Byrne, San Francisco.
 Yesterdays events include motor cycle road race in the morning when J. B. Derosier of Springfield, Mass, starting from scratch. attained the record breaking speed of approxi- mately a mile minute over Emile course on the West Henrietta road. Derosier's time was 26:31 1-5 for the twenty-four miles. F. 4. Baker of Brooklyn was second and s. T. Kel- logg of Springfield. Mass. third. The course was three miles straight away with eight turns. There were fourteen other starters.
 The afternoon track events were run off at Crittenden park on half mile circle. The feature was the hour national championship won by S. T. Kellogg of Springfield. Mass, who went 42 1-l6 miles. ]. B. Derosier of Spring field was second with Al miles: Will liam Chadlayne of Buffalo, third with 34 1-2 miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
INSURANCE AGENT
 WAS TAKEN ID JAIL he b Charged With Grand Larceny and k Held Under a Bond of Six
 Thousand Dollars WAc III TnnIInIr nnn0nn
WAS IN TROUBLE BEFORE
Letters From His Daughter Were Read in the Borough Court at
 Torrington Yesterday.

Iorrington. July 8.-Frank Macke. wiez, or Frank Mckay, as he gave his name during his three weeks stay m Torrington as an agent of life In- snrance company was taken to Litch- neld yesterday evening, In default of bonds of $6,0OO to appear in the bor- ough court here on August 6, or soon. CT, 1T requisition papers are secured before. that time, to answer to the charge of grand larcency preferred bv Boston persons. Mckay was arrested ner at the place where ne has been boarding on the request Of the chief police inspector of Boston yesterday afternoon. Mckay was arraigned in the borough court yesterday afternoon and placed under bonds. He is 25 years old, and Lithuanian by birth. Letters from his daughter were found on his person when arrested. Two ex- tracts from these were read in the borough court. They were addressed to Dear Papa" and signed "Gerty." They were:
 No more warrants have been is- sued after you left, but those which were issued before hold good for three years," and -.
 T think if you have work, I would like to come to Torrington and work and help you pay back the money you owe. The police said in court the oth- CT day that they know where you are, but do not believe it."
 Mckay will be held awaiting the action of the Massachusetts authori- ties. His home Is said to be In Hyde Park. Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
DRAGGING THE POND
Boy Loses His Father and Asks Aid from the Authorities at
 East Hampton.
THINKS THAT HE IS DROWNED

East Hampton, July 6.--An eleven year old boy named George Cole drove into the town farm to-day and told a disconnected story to Constable Hale, the superintendent at the farm con corning his whereabouts during the night, the boy apparently being in a dazed or much frightened state. Young Cole finally said that he had driven from Lebanon, 15 miles distant and when Constable Hale telephoned there he learned that the boys father, Charles Cole and friend James Bes- nick left their home with the boy to go fishing yesterday and since then, the constable says, nothing has been seen of the, men. Constable Hale thinks perhaps the boy was in an ad- vanced state of fright and that pos sibly his father and Besnick were drowned in Exeter pond where they usually fish. The pond is being drag get to-day by Lebanon authorities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
DENIAL ATnST COMES
 FROM MRS HOLMAN Mother of Ms. Hany Thaw Says She Did Not Introduce Her
 Daughter to Stanford White. rUr IIIII TrII nm nrnnu
SHE WILL TELL HER STORY
When the Time Comes But Will Not Talk to Reporter. When
 ever a Request l. Made.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 6.-Mrs Charles J. Holman. mother of Mrs Harry K, ThaW, broke silence to-day for the first time since the killing of White, and in short statement issued to the press made denial of many stories printed in Pittsburg and New York papers.
 In the statement Mrs Holman says:
 ."I never introduced my daughter to Stanford White. l never took her to tneater managers. accompanied her as l would not permit her going alone. have heen maliciously mis- represented. My story will be told at the proper time. Am not in strict se- clusion. Have received all friends. but denied reporters"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
England's Sympathy.

St Petersburg, July 6.--The Rech to-day, discussing the efforts made in the British house of commons to in- duce the government of Great Britain not to send a fleet to Cronstadt, says:
 Whether the fleet comes or does not come the sympathy of England and the English with the struggle of the Russian democracy for constitu- tional institutions Is already proven. The same is true of France As re- gards Germany. she Is the sole sup porter of the old regime in Russia. Emperor William prefers to maintain the sources of weakness of the Rus- sian state in order to proft thereby But Emperor Nicholas should remem- Der the danger of outside interfer- ence. It was the Duke of Brunswick's 6 threat to destroy Paris if King Louis was harmed which forfeited the kings head"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
FACE DEATH IN AUTO SMASH.
Trolley Collides with Car Occupied
 By Mrs F. H. Allen.

New York, July 6.-Mrs Frederick H. Allen. wife of the president of the Westchester County club. and five society women of Pelham Manor who were in her touring car. came near losing their lives in collision with a trolley car Thursday.
 Mrs Allen and her friends were en- tering New Rochelle on a shopping trip, and as the chauffeur attempted to cross Main street a Bedford Park express approached at high speed. A city ordinance provides that troll leys come to standstill there. Spec tators say that the express did not reduce speed. but crashed into the auto. Mrs Allen and her friends jumped to the opposite side of their machine. and in this way escaped serious injury. Women passengers on the express were terrified. Both the auto and the trolley car were smashed considerably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
INHALED BY SKYRocKET.
Stick Penetrated Girls Back and Pow
 der Ignited Her Clothing.

Madison, III, July 6.--An explod- ing skyrocket struck Annie Lyman, 10 years old, Wednesday night, while she was watching the fireworks In front of her home. The stick pene- trated her back. making a painful flesh wound, and the powder ignited her clothing. Members of her family extinguished the flames. but not be- fore the girl had been seriously burn ed. It is thought she will recover.
 The rocket took horizontal course instead of travelling skyward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-06
WAS 4 BUSY DAY
Several Papers Read By The Delegates to the Librarians Convention at Hanagansett Pier
TALK ON BOOKS FOR BLIND

Narragansett Pier, R. l.. July G.
 The members of the American Li-
 brary association were at work early
 to-day in connection with the sixth and last general session of the twen- ty-eighth annual meeting. Most of the morning meeting was given over to the subject of libraries in relation to special classes of readers.
 Emma R, Neisser of the Free H. brary at Philadelphia was the first speaker of the day. She discussed books for the blind. She told of the desirability of Home Teaching" for the blind in connection with depart ments for the blind in free libraries.
 James H. Garfield, librarian, Co., lumbia university, spoke on Books for the Foreign Population.
 Harrison W. Crayer, technology li- brarian at the Carnegie library, Pitts burg. followed MT Garfield.
 Miss Cora Stewart, custodian of Station P. public library, Boston, whose subject was Libraries and Settlemen Work" told how the u- DAesA Auh must ull CCt tu0 T6dQluR OI the children, prepare courses of study for them individually, as we'll as for settlement classes and clubs.
 A branch settlemen librarian, said the speaker, not only works with each house or club, but is naturally con- ducted on settlement principles.
 Miss Stewards address was fol- lowed by the announcement of the election of the following officers: President, c. w. Andrews, John Cre- rar library, Chicago; first vice-presi- dent, P. H. Andrews. New York state library, Albany, N. Y.; second vice. president, Katherine l.. Sharp, Uni versity of Illinois library, Urbana, III; secretary, J. I. Wyer, New York state library, Albany, N. Y.; treas urer. c. F. Bowerman, District of Columbia public library; recorder, Helen E. Haines. library journal, New York city: members of the as- soclation council, c. s. Goddard, Con- necticut state library Hartford, Conn; T. w. Koch, Michigan State university library, Ann Arbor, Mich; Herbert Putnam. librarian of con- gress, Washington, D. O.; Alice Ty- Ter. Iowa state library commission, and P. B. Wright. St Joseph's public library, St Joseph, Mo.