Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-07

you better reaq the IOcSln.
 q am reading it." responded Nor bert, who was almost concealed by the paper.
 And your grandfather better read it." she continued severely.
 II already have said the colonel promptly. Have you:"
 No, but you can be sure will"
 "4All right said Norbert. suddenly handing her the paper. "Go ahead"
 Hal" exclaimed Mrs. Flittroft. Here it is In headlines on the first page. Defense Scores Again and Again. Ridiculous Behavior of a Would Be Mob. Louden's' V She paused. removed her spectacles, exam ined them dubiously, restored them to place and continued, "'Louden's Mas terly Conduct and We'll Deserved v She paused again. incredulous-" Well deserved Triumph
 Go on.'' said the colonel softly.
 Indeed I will" the old lady replied.
 Look at the editorials" suggested Norbert. There's one on tine same subject"
 "'The best of us make mistakes, and it is well to have a change of heart sometimes. Thus Eugene's successor had written, and so Mrs. Flitcroft read. "'An open confession is good for the soul. The Tocsin has changed its mind in regard to certain matters and means to say so freely and frankly. After yesterdays events in connection with the murder trial be- fore our public, the evidence being now all presented. for we understand tbat neither side has more to offer, it is gen orally conceded that all good citizens arc hopeful of verdict of acquittal, and the Tocsin is good citizen. No good citizen would willingly see an in- nocent man punished, and that our city is net to be disgraced by such mis- carriage of justice is due to the efforts of the attorney for the defendant, who has gained credit not only by his mas terly management of this case, but by his splendid conduct in the face of dan ger yesterday afternoon. He has dis tinguished himself so greatly that we frankly assert that our citizens may point with pride to- v Mrs. Flitcroft's voice. at the beginning pitched to 2 high exultation, had gradually lowered in key and dropped down the scale till it disappeared altogether.
 The Tocsin's right about face under mined others besides Mrs. Flitcroft that morning and rejoiced greater, though not better. men than the colonel. Mir. Farbach and his lieutenants smiled, yet stared, amazed. wondering what had happened. That was a thing which only three people even certainly knew, yet it was very simple.
 The Tocsin was part of the judges restitution.
 ''The controlling interest in the pa per, together with the other property I have listed" Joe had said, studying his memoranda under the lamp in Rog- CTS old studio. while Martin Pike lis tened with his head in his hands, make up what Miss Tabor is willing to accept. As estimate it, their total value is between third and n half of that of the stock which belonged to her" --F
 But this boy-athis Flitcroft," said Pike feebly; "he night
 He will do nothing" interrupted Joe. "The case is settled out of court and even if he were disposed to harass you he could hardly hope to succeed, since Miss Tabor declines either to sue or to prosecute"
 The judge winced at the last word. "Yes-yes. know, but he might-he might-tell." .
 T think Miss Tabor's influence will prevent. If it should not-well, you're not in desperate case by any means. You're involved, but far from stripped. In time you may be as sound as ever. And if Norbert tells there's nothing for you to do but to live it down." A faint smile played upon Joe's lips as he lift ed his head and looked at the other. Tt can be done. think" It was then that Ariel. complaining of the warmth of the evening. thought it possible that Joe might find her fan upon the porch and as he departed whispered hurriedly. Judge Pike, I'm not technically In control of the Toe sin, but haven't the right to control its policy" -.s
 q understand" he muttered. You mean about Louden-about this triar'--
 That is why have taken the pa- per"
 You want all that changed, you meany'
 She nodded decisively. From this instant. before morning." "Oh. well. I'll go down there snd give the word" He rubbed his eyes wearily with big thumbs. I'm through fight ing. I'm done. Besides, what's the use? There's nothing more to fight" Now. judge" Joe said as he came i, briskly, well go over the list of that unincumbercd property, If you will"
 This unincuuhered property consist ed of Beaver Beach ant those other belonging Of the judge which he had not dared to mortgage. Joe bad some how explained their natESe to Ariel. and these. with the Tocsin. she had elected to accept ia restitution.
 "You told me once that I ought to look after my own property. and now 1 Will. DoE'- you see:" sfIr cried to