Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-14

upon people when the very name ol of doubt; when much of the time, il was moot question to what flag they owed allegiance. The standard raised and as often lowered to give place to another, cheapened each until. through rapid changes, the pioneers managed we'll enough without common head relying each upon it's own sturdy set clement.
 However, this was more especially true of the French and Spanish in the new territory; there. were stalwart sons of the new republic east of the Mississippi, to whom the sight of the standard of freedom was inspiring; who felt yet glow of patriot fervor at the faintest flap of eagle wings. To one of this kind was allotted the clos ing speech. He was tall, loose- jointed individual whose hair might be charitably described as sandy, but whose whiskers were undeniably red. The arms which he waved seemed bor- rowed for the occasion-so little their gestures savored of familiar use. He raised his voice to patriotic shriek at the peroration: My friends, have said all this to prove that there yet live patriots about us. Because we have journeyed far, let us not forget that we have country; let us not for get, either, that our country has ene- mics. Indeed, we have had recent news of the activity of one such. His machinations are even now being dis cussed in a court of law at Richmond where, let us hope, justice and truth will be vindicated. and by its orders may Aaron Burr suffer the doom of traitor to his flag"
 He waved his arms again, and with jerky bow took his seat. The ap- plause that followed was intended less in praise of the oratory than gratitude for the relief of tired muscles.
 When it had died away, Winslow, pale, but with eyes glowing, came to the center of the platform. There was an expectant hush, and he began: i Tt is not my purpose to speak in | justification of the distinguished pris- oner at the bar to which our friend has just alluded, but my personal acquaint- ance with Aaron Burr makes it hard to keep silent. Even so great a soul as he may reach depths where the l faith of the humblest is prized. You will forgive me. therefore, If I add a moiety of favor in the balance which threatens to weigh against him. My own connection with his expedition am prepared to explain fully to- all in whose minds there may turk doubt of my honesty Gin the nalf-defant pause which followed nobody spoke nor moved), but for Aaron Burr's cause I am not here to ask for your sympathy; the verdict of the court must decide for us. have only to suggest that in the meantime all criticism be withheld. The country at large is the jury which will later sit in deliberation upon the result. Indeed, it is more than likely that the whole truth will not be known until the judgment. On that day let us see that we bring to that Greater Bar un- prejudiced minds and hearts all free from bias that we may escape peremp- tory dismissal at the hands of the Great Challenger"
 There was pause. while his hearers were undecided whether to applaud or not. Winslow settled the point for them by a sudden change of tone and manner. Coming forward and insensi- ply edging closer to where-a little to the right-sat Lavender, he began anew lightly:
 "I have an announcement to make which may come as a surprise to many here"
 The audience craned their necks, and those at the windows stood a-tiptoe to hear. "I am going back east as soon as" involuntarily his head swerved to the right-"as soon as possible. There are urgent reasons calling me away TOW. fear that all of you who remain here 10 work in the vineyard will liken me to the spies of Canaan who only carry home punches of grapes to show the fatness of the land. But. indeed. go with grateful regrets which must ever follow such kindness as I have met hsre-here. in this gar den spot of the new land of our new country"
 And he bowed amid loud cheers. Then: But in order that the work here be not lost. but carried on better than my feeble powers would admit the committee and have decided to present the name of another for the place of teacher in this school The gentleman whom we have the honor 10 name is Mir. Gerald Creighton"
 At this arose an audible murmur of excitement; none expressed open dis pleasure but all felt more or less dis appointment Winsiov was not only a personal favOrite-he vas regarded 5y all as one having authority, and competent to lead the school 10 sue cess. That his mantle would sit well upon the restless shoulders of the easy going Gerald all felt much doubt. But to the pioneer mind fl vas of small consequence. and there was no dis sent Since the new Elisha was no- where to be found. his acceptance was taken for granted.
 
 commOtiOn in the crowd that flied the aisle. and Tobias JudsOa Iurched forward Stepping to the platform with a tread that threatened psrti- finn of fha naLan hnnrinr he began tn