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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-22

"HE sergeant had looked into the
81 lookup for the last time that
"a night. He had made his last
overture to the prisoner, had
cursed and cuffed him for sulky dog,
and so taken leave Of him for the
night. Not a word had Erickson utter
cd in all these hours. He had an
swered no question, replied to no taunt
nor yet once raised his eyes from the
ground. There he sat with a damp
blanket about his torn body and his
rough yellow head between his hands.
Food had been put before him and re-
NAMED there STILL A pannikin Of tea
stood cold and sour and black with
drowned flies upon the ground. The
flies were the worst Of all his outward
ills. But the shocking torments of
brain cruelty cleared by pain and weak
ness were worse than the flies.
And now he was alone for the night.
The key had been turned in the pad
lock and put In its place on the beam
above. The sergeant's buster had
died away, and the sergeant's foot
steps followed suit. Across the yard
there came laugh, an oath, q good
night ironically shouted, then throw
ing off of boots that jingled and
shutting of doors. Now all was still,
and in the lookup the stiffness was as
unbroken as elsewhere. He never STIR
red but to shrug away fly. The moon
shone in through holes In the tin lid
roof. through crevices in the match
wood walls, and In the soft sifted light
he sat immovable. 1t was such q
prison as a man Of spirit could have
broken with preposterous ease. But
this one had no spirit left. He was no
longer q man. His precious manhood
had been beaten out of him like dust
from carpet. And the sense Of that
irrevocable loss bit deeper than the
glutted flies.
Was 1t horse outside against the
brushwood fence? The sound was the
first Tom seemed to have heard for
many years. In his blackened brain 1t
struck a first inappreciabe spark of In
terest. He listened. Then came an
other and nearer sound as of some
thing torn He listened eagerly. what
could It be? Minutes passed. There
were no more sounds until the paddock
was tried and d hand went feeling for
the key Tom raised his head for the
first time as the moon streamed In
through the open door. when be per-
ceived that 1t was Peggy's bare feet
which had made no noise. With that
he lowered his head again. for there
was no place in 1t even for surprise
But unconsciously he gave moan.
She went upon her knees beside MIN
and flung out her arms. but drew tnem
back. with SILVER. from thar loose
spread blanket. "Tomv she Whisper
ed. "Speak to me, darlin'. It's Peggy
come to see how " are"
He never spoke, never looked up nor
gave any sign that he heard her words,
unless It was that his bowed heao
hung more heavily than before.
ats Peggy O'Brine." the girl pur-
sued. with sob in her throat sure
an we've not forgotten Peggy 'he
cook? It's to comfort We I've come
dearie. an haven't the rightf An.
then, an wasn't 1t all through me II
was"
rro M cnNrrvurD
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-22
CHAPTER XVIII.

-HE nearest magistrate was an
Anglo-Indian of the. name OF
Strachan, another employer OF
d convict labor on a large scale
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-22
CHAPTER XIX.

~HE sergeant had looked into the
b lookup for the last time that
81 night. He had made his last
- o,.ortura To tho nrisnnpr had
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-22

waiting upon his as they had waited
here while be was delivering his mealy
mouthcd address and looking at him
as they had looked for one moment
when he was done. A white stare OF
incredulity. "a fash;of reproach' another
of contempt, and a back turned dis
painfully with shrug. That was all,
but it had burned the magistrate at
the time 1t would burn him in the
retrospect ever after
To stop counting he put his thumbs
in his ears. always with an eye on
the door, so that none should surprise
him in that position. but Comb those
lashes!" came to them still. and then
he began listening for another voice
and different cry. He listened Tor
these in positive terror. with the per-
splratIon dripping from his nose and
his ears moaning like the sea beneath
both thumbs. However. no voice reach
cd them but that of the savage old doc
tor. crying not about the lashes up to
the end. Then came pause. MIR.
Strachan made sure 1t was q pause,
dried his face, put his thumbs in his
armholes and tilted back his chair.
His features were sufficiently COM
posed when DR.. Sullivan strobe into
the room with deeply dissatisfied air.
"Well?" drawled Mr.. Strachan.
mot a soundw growled the doctor.
mot moan. But I'll break bis spirit
yet! I'll break him or I'll know the
reason whyw And he ground what
teeth he had and wiped his wrinkled
forehead with the red silk handker-
chief.
"Bravop, cried Mr.. Strachan.
DR.. Sullivan looked up sharply, but
took this expression Of enthusiasm to
himself, as tribute to that indomita-
Bile and ferocious will which was his
pride.
"You know me, Strachan," said he.
"What say mean, and If you'd back
ed me up just now and stopped out
side you'd know why / say 1t. Not
e-solitary-groan! But I'll break
him yet. Upon my soul I believe 1
could have done it with this cane! The
fool of fellow didn't half lay on. He
said he'd give it him all the harder for
that nice thing on his forehead, but it's
my opinion
The sergeant rushed into. the room.
"He's gone, sir! He's gone"
The doctor whipped leather case
from his pocket and went out hurried
ly. In five minutes he was back. His
colleague was sitting like a yellow
ghost.
"Gone? chuckled the doctor. "a
little faint, nothing more, and as stub
born as mule the moment brought
him to. But III break him yet,
Strachan; I'll break him YETI!
"He had his full hundred?"
every LASH"
"His-hs skim
"Like tissue paper; drew at the
fourth. but not sound, not a syllable
all through"
"And he's fit to go back to the
farm?"
"Fit enough If let him." the doc
tor declared. "But l prefer to keep
him where he Is till tomorrow. Here
in the lookup he can do no mischief,
and they know how to look after them
here. But what's the matter with you,
Strachan? You look used up. The
heat, eh?"
"The climate altogether cried the
other, rising. "I'm sick of this coun-
try. Sullivan. India was fool to 1t.
I'd give all I've got to be going back
there tomorrow
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-22

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Ambulance Service
Training School for Nurses.
Ambitious young women paid
good salaries while training
Nurses supplied for Private Duty
Admits all diseases not contagious
20 r r Emergency Hospital
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat depart
ment
Speciality: APPENDICITIS, Diseases,
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Hospital Fees $40 week
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-22
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Contractor and Builder
Permanently Located

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We are prepared to do all classes
f wood work, such as building
HOUSES BARNS,
STABLES. SHEDS, ETC
let us have Your orders for Doors
md SaslIps. we can save You money
W. do all kinds of shop work
big shop, Improved machinery
md dry kiln, in fact everything
chat goes to make an up-to date ano
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Dealer in in all kinds Of Lumber
Dressed Lumber a speciality.
All orders receive prompt atten-
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Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-22
The Hinton Hospital
Hinton w. Va.

o. 0. COOPER, NJ. D., General surgery
R. B. MILLER, NJ. D., General Medicine
C. L. PENCE, NJ. D., House surgeon
C. w. ALBERT, MD, Eye, Ear, Nose,
Throat
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21
School Directors, Convention.

The fourth annual session of the School
Directors Association of Forest County
was held in Marienville on the l4th and
18th inst.
Col. David Fortney, of Bellelonte, was
the principal speaker. He gave four
very able talks on the duties of directors.
Rev. j. f. Scherer, addressed the Conven-
ton Wednesday evening on the Parents
Relation to the SCHOOL, Prof. G. w. Mitch
ell on ways in which director can help
teacher; and ID. B. Shields, on public
sentiment as factor in school adminis-
tration. All these addresses were inter-
esting and reflected credit on those who
handled them. DIR. j. @. Dunn presided
and gave several sensible talks on i'm
portant phases of the directors work.
There were but twenty directors of the
county in attendance, as follows: j. G..
Dunn, W. G.. Wyman, a. l.. Thomson,
+, NJ. Hoovler, w. G. Morrow, Geo. l..
King, f. j. Cubbiu, j. II, Scherer, G. b.
Zuendel, Fred. Weingard, Herval Dot
terer, A. G. Gregg, A. M. VanHorn, A..
r. Slaugenhoupt, j. II. Barton, W. II.
Taylor, A. II. Sigworth, d. b. Shields.
C. C. Yingling, and A. ID. Neill.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21
Select the Best School.

p. s.-Dunn It Fulton sell our paint
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21
Elegant Social Event.

The pleasant home and lovely maple
shaded lawn of Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Warden, at Endeavor, Pa, was the scene
ofa very pretty social event on Saturday
afternoon last, when guests numbering
upward of one hundred responded to in
vitations TO assist this excellent couple in
the celebration of their twenty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary. Providence smiled
graciously upon the happy occasion,
providing perfect day for the fulfillment
of the most joyful snticipations of the
hosts and their guests. The hours named
for the reception and entertainment of
friends were from until p. m. and the
arrival and departure of guests continued
throught the afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Warden we're kept constantly busy in the
beautiful reception parlor extending the
hand of hospitality to the friends who
came to wish them very many happy re-
turns of the day. Those who were not
obliged to leave early to catch trains for
home remained to enjoy the mingling
with friends and the inviting shade of
the well-kept lawn where easy chairs
were distributed Tor their comfort and
where many pleasant acQuaintanceships
were made and renewed. The guests
were served with elegant refreshments in
the spacious dining room, which was
tastefully decorated with flowers and
festooned with ribbons and silvery cords.
AS an evidence of the high esteem in
which Mr.. and Mrs. Warden are held, we
may be pardoned for referring to the
wealth of magnificent presents that
adorned large table in an upper room.
Among the number, and which the re-
cipients will doubtless prize the most
highly, were two silver loving cups, one
the gift of the men employed at the mills
of the Wheeler IL Dusenbury company
with whom Mr.. Warden has so long been
associated, the other by the three Warden
boys, George, Gus and Alton. Another
of the valued reminders was cablegrsm
of congratulations from Congressman
Wheeler, who is in Europe with his
family, whose interests have so long and
so faithfully been looked after by MIR.
Warden.
All in all it was a most enjoyable social
event, one long TO be remembered by
those fortunate enough to be of the
number, and we believe we can say for
all present to the genial host and hostess,
here's hearty congratulations on your
attaining to this silver occasion under
such happy auspices, and may you reach
the golden event surrounded by all the
comfort and contentment that well-spent
lives are sure to bring.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21
Former TiOnesta Boys Thrilling Ex-
perience.

A Chicago paper of last Thursday gives
the following account of the thrilling ex-
perience of two lads of that city and their
almost miraculous escape from death on
Lake Michigan. The Charles Bonner
mentioned is the l7-year-old son of our
former we'll known citizen, Charles
Bonner:
After drifting about the lake all yester-
day in disabled launch without food or
drink, Charles Bonner, 1852 Rosalle court,
and Irving Strader, 462 Bowen avenue,
were rescued by the steamer Theodore
Roosevelt. The two men were exhausted
when taken on board the steamer, but
after restoratives had been administered
! by DR.. H. N. Bundesen, the boats ply
sician, they were able to tell their story.
They started at o'clock Tuesday morn
ing from Chicago for Michigan City,
where they arrived safely. The follow
ing morning they started on the return
trip and when about len miles out the
electric battery OF the launch became ex-
hausted. All day long they drifted, from
time 10 time sighting steamers and
yachts, but unable to attract their atten-
ton. A driving rain and a rising sea
added to their peril and discomfort. They
had abandoned themselves to despair
when they were picked up by the Roose-
| yelt. The launch was taken in tow, but
shortly sfterwsrd the steamer ran into a
heavy rain and wind storm which snapped
the tow rope and the launch is still toss
ing about in the lake waves. The boat
was known as the Bertha. 1t formerly
belonged to the South Haven life-saving
station
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21
Letter TO l.. Agnew,
IiOneStd, Pa.

DEAR R:-Every job Devoe is done
with less gallons than ever before with
any other paint.
S. J. Field, Indianola, Fla, says: "All
houses here are painted Devoe. The hot
air is too trying for other paints, One
coat Devoe is better than two OF any other
paint, so far as we know"
Less gallons, less cost.
Yours truly,
f. w. DEvoE Il Co.,
80 New York.
P.S.-Dunn Il Fulton sell our paint.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21
For Sale.

Horse, harness and buggy. Horse
weighs about LOO lbs, and is a good
traveller. Not afraid of autos, steam or
electric cars. Inquire Of DR.. Frank
Hunter, Tionesta, Pa. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

hammers. Ad.
Hopkins. Locals.
j. q. Bromley. Ad.
VIM. b. James. Ad.
Robinson IL Son. Ad.
Franklin Trust Co. Ad.
Smart C Silberberg. Ad.
Clarion Normal. Reader.
Edinboro Normal. Local.
Monarch Clothing Co. Ad.
II. w. Devoe IL Co. Letter.
Warren National Bank. Ad.
oil City Business College. Ad.
Penna. Ry. Ad. and Two Readers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21

1t costs very little more, in either time
or money, to attend really good school
than to attend one of Inferior grade, and
the difference in the outcome is sure to
be very great. Young people Of fair cd
ucation. who have ability and ambition,
give the Rochester Business Institute the
preference, because they are able to dis
criminate, Getting on the right track is
of the utmost importance.
AS rule, what a man calls his rights
represent merely desired privileges.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-08-21

The increased state appropriation
makes the Edinboro Normal attractive to
prospective teachers. School opens Sept.
10th. John f. Bigler, Principal. 1t
The Washington times., 1907-09-21
WEEK Of SERVICE
IN NEW CHURCH
Calvary Methodist, South,
Dedication Exercises Be-
gin Tomorrow.

Calvary NJ. z. Church South, at Q and
Thirty-first streets northwest. will be
dedicated tomorrow The dedicatory
ceremonies will be followed each evening
during the ensuing week by sermons by
the Rev. F. J. Prettyman, Of Baltimore,
and other ministers. the final opening
exercises being held September %.
The dedicatory exercises for tomor-
row and the coming week are as fol-
lows:
10 a. m--Ths Sunday school will be
opened for reorganization and enroll
ment Of new pupils
IL a. m--The Rev Forest J. Pretty
man. OF Trinity Station. Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church. South, will
preach.
$3.50 D. m.-The Rev. E. V. Register.
presiding elder OF the washington Dis
trict. will preach.
?. m--The Rev. Forest ]. Prettyman
viii preach.
p Mon each evening Of the ensu-
ing week preaching services will be held
N THIS auditorium by the Rev. F. ]
Prettyman and other ministers. The
music viii be pleasing feature in an
the services.
The Washington times., 1907-09-21
CHURCH DELEGATES
COMING TUESDAY
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew,
5000 Strong. to Meet
in Washington.

The advance guard of the 5000 dele
gates who are expected 20 attend the in
ternational convention OF the Brother
hood Of ST. Andrew, which will begin
here next Wednesday at Continental
Han, will probably begin To arrive In
Washington tomorrow. The majority OF
the delegates, however. are not expected
to report until next Tuesday. those ex-
pccted prior TO this time being sight
seers.
The approaching convention of this
brotherhood of laymen Of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church. will constitute
one OF the most important gatherings in
the history Of Washington, and In one
sense OF the word its deliberations will
be international in their scope A num-
Der OF distinguished visiting clergvmcr
and laymen from foreign countries will
De in attendance. The sessions will be
concluded In Washington I'm time for the
delegates to attend the Richmond trl-
ennial, which convenes October .
The committee on arrangements is
making extensive preparations for the
entertainment of the visitors. headduar-
1900 9 street. The hotel committee. tho
hospitality committee, and the various
subcommittee appointed TO look out for
tie comfort Of the delegates TO this i'm
portant gathering have been appointed
and ere engaged upon their respective
duties
The sessions of the convention begin
on next Wednesday night win a ''ouiet
hour service at Trinity Church.
During the sessions some Of the mos;
famous foreign prelates and laymen will
be heard.
The Washington times., 1907-09-21
MANS BODY IN STREET,
POCKETS INSIDE OUT

Archibald Nichols. a brieklayer, who
for several years has lived and been en-
plOyed on the farm OF Abne- & Drury,
ar Silver Spring, Nd. was found dead
at 2;45 O'Clock this morning near the
lumber yard Thirteenth and B streets
northwest Tie body was lying IN the
driveway. a short distance from the
sidewalk, and near a pile OF lumber.
One OF the mans pockets was turned in
side out, while in another was found a
cheap watch and % cents. The body
was taken to the morguc. where an au-
tOpsy VIII be performed this afternoon
In order 10 determine whether the man
met his death Dy foul means.
A scrs tch and a briIise were found on
tde forehead. and the mans c.othes
gave Indications OF rough handling.
Nichols is SAID . have been 2 hard
driEker, and " snt 20 the Abner & DIury
farm in order 10 get away from the
tempt at IN
The Washington times., 1907-09-21
SCHOOL APPLICANTS
GREATLY INCREASED
Opening of Fall Term
Shows 5 Per Cent
Advance.
Many Entering Upper
Glasses at Various
High Schools.

Not only does the number of prelim-
mary applications for entrance in the
grade schools this fall surpass those OF
any previous year, but the applications
of d Ipils who attended other than the
Washington public schools last year for
entrance into the first year and upper
classes at the high schools are also far
in excess of those OF preceding terms.
Robert A. Maurer, instructor of MS
tory at the Central School. who Is I'm
charge Of these applications. said this
morning that a rough estimate Of those
who have applied TO him for Information
regarding entrance examinations would
place the figures IN the neighborhOod
OF Us students who will be distributed
among the five high schools exclusive OF
those who viii enter by virtue of their
local eighth grade certificates. This is
an advance Of something like per cent
over last year.
Prospective students for the first year
classes VIII be examined in subjects gen
orally taught In the grade or grammar
schools. at the Central High School on
Tuesday when entrance examinations
for the upper classes at The Mckinley
School VIII also be held On Tuesday
examinations will be held for entrance
TO the upper classes in the academic
schools. These will be held at the o
street institut on.
Particular interest attaches to the
BOARD of Education meeting which oc-
ours this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the
Franklin School. At this meeting the
reports Of the various committees which
have been working since the last meeting
IN August on the questions assigned TO
them will be acted upon. OF these, the
two most important ones are the report
on buildings and appropriations, and
that on accommodations for pupils.
ether matters which will be taken up
Will be transfers OF teachers, leaves OF
The Washington times., 1907-09-21
GOTHAM POLITICS
On WARS BRRiifk
Real BIoodshed Likely in
the Primary Election
Tuesday.

NEW YORK. Sept. 21.-Prlmary cleo
ton day has never been a quiet PROPOSE
ton in New York. but unless al signs
fail the past trouble records VIII he
eclipsed next Tuesday. Not since
Tammany Hall became supreme have
there been so many bitter struggles for
district leadership. and already there
have been several mix-ups where only
prompt police interference prevented
murder
Mayor McCleHan's followers are max
ing a strenuous fight TO get a sufficient
representation in the Tammany general
committee 10 oppose Leader Marphy' :
plans. and the latter Is doing his best to
hold the committee. Open charges that
the mayor is using the police 10 aid
favored candidates are made and meet
ings have been broken up with great
regularity through the use OF cayenne
pepper, decayed vegetables. and even
rocks and clubs.
But these are only curtain-raisers.
Next week real fighting Is expected, and
the police are planning accordingly.
The real battle IS looked for on the
West Side. where Honest Graft
George Plunkett Is trying 10 wrest con-
troll from Thomas J. ATcAIanUs. It f.
charged. and not strenuously denied.
that both sides lave hired fighting men
20 see that the -ote Is properly cast
along the Bowery and IN the Cherry
I tilll section VIII ere the ''Kakey Yakzs %
tho ''Humpy Jaclsons." and the Paul
Kelly" gangs hang out
The police admit that much tepeatIng
and probable bioodshed IS Looked for.
and Commissioner Bingham declares his
men win not use hd-gIove methods in
efforts to keep order
The Washington times., 1907-09-21
BATHING BEACH BOSS
ASKS 5000 MORE PAY

W. Y Stevens. superintendent OF the
bathing beach IN submitting 70 the
Commissioners his annual estimate for
appropriations FOR the operation and i'm
provement Of the baths Tor the fiscal
year, ending June 80. 1863. asks for an
increase in salary from 500 TO $500. a
E,atter OF $500 He says the position
demands varied mechanical and man
agerial ability and experience In water
dams, continuous service twelve hours
daily, including Sundays. for four
months; eight hours a day for two
months, and two hours a day the bal
arce Of the year, preventing him from
following any other vocation.
An additional sum Of 1.0C0 for con-
stTuctiOn of lighthouses and improve
r1ents is asked for. and s.. zoe to be ap-
Piled 10 grading and conCreting Slz acres
Of lake bottom, which viii prevent the
growth OF weeds. fermentation of vege-
table matter. and make IL possible 20
thoroughly clean the pools
The Washington times., 1907-09-21
FIST FIGHT GAP AINS
/. TO Be -NARTIALED

Wien the transport Legan arrives IN
San Francisco from the Philippines a
cOurt-nlartial will be assembled and
two officers Of the United states army
viii be tried for engaging in fist fight
on the way over. Tie officers are Capt
James =. Lindsay and Capt. Henry s
Wygant, both Of the Thirteenth In
fantry. which is aboard the Logan.
While the transport was in quarantine
at Nariweles. a group Of officers. in
GLIDING Captain Lindsay and Captain
Wygant were In the smoking room
talking and apparently enjoying them
selves when suddenly, II IS reported,
Captain Lindsay was seen 10 strike
CaptaiN Wygant The latter resented
the attack and a fight ensued.
Colonel Loughborough, commanding
the Thirteenth Infantry, heard Of the
affair and placed beth officers under
arrest and will prefer charges against
them when the ship lands