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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15

he lay with a clay-colored face, putting
his purple lips in and out with every
breath-a dreadful wreck of all that
he had been but five minutes before.
'What do you think of him, Wat
SOM" asked Holmes.
1 stopped over him and examined
him. His pulse was feeble and inter
mittent. but his breathing grew longer,
and there was a little shivering of his
eyelids. which showed a thin white slit
of ball beneath.
ut has been. touch and go with him. -
said l, but he'll live now. Just open
that window, and hand me the water
oarafe." L undid his collar, poured the
cold water over his face, and raised and
sank his arms until he drew a long,
natural breath. TITS only a question
of time now said 1, as 1 turned away
from him.
Holmes stood by the table. with his
hands deep in his trousers pockets and
his chin upon his breast.
Il ppo we ought TO call the po-
lice in now said he. And yet L con-
fess that I'd like to give them a COM
plete case when they come"
TITS a blessed mystery to me-" cried
Pycroft, scratching his head. What
ever they wanted to bring me all the
way up here for, and then
pooh! All that is clear enough"
said Holmes. impatiently. ut is this
last sudden move"
'You understand the rest, then?"
Il think that is fairly obvious. What
do you say, Watson?"
I shrugged my shoulders. 81 must
confess that I am out of my depths
said I.
ooh, surely if you consider the events
at first they can only poipt to one con-
clusion."
What do you make of them?"
"Well, the whole thing hinges upon
two points. The first is the making OF
Pycroft write a declaration by which
he entered the service of this prepos-
ferrous company. Do you not see how
very suggestive that is?"
IT am afraid I miss the point"
well, why did they want him to dc
it? Not as a business matter, for these
arrangements are usually verbal, and
there was no earthly business reason
why this should be an exception. Don
you see, my young friend, that they
were very anxious to obtain a speci'
men Oh your manu- NlllluS' anu ioo AN
other way of doing it," .
"And why?"
''Quite so. Why? When We answe-
that we have made some progress will
our little problem. Why? There cal
be only one adequate reason. SOM
one wanted to learn to initiate you
writing, and had to procure a speci
men of it first. And now if we pas
on to the second point we find tina
each throws light upon the other. Tha
point is the request made by Pinne
that you should not resign your place
but should leave the manager of thi
important business in the full expec
tation that a Mr.. Hall Pycroft, WHOM
he had never seen, was about to ente
the office upon the Monday morning"
my God!" cried our client, what
blind beetle / have been!"
'"Now you see the point about tn
handwriting. Suppose that some on
turned UP in our place who wrote
completely different hand from tina
in which you had applied for the va
cancy2 OF course the game would hav
, been up But in the interval the rogu
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
THE MONTHLY STANDING.

%HE standing of the solvers in the
monthly contest just closed is
as follows (number of problems
published 400:
ANNADEE, 40; TRYON, 40; AFTER
ALL. 40; F. Aitchell, 80; Myself, SO; o.
N. f.. One, So; Jimmie, "a; Dew. 80;
Shamrock, 80; Ellie. 20; Lii, 20; Violet.
27; Ted, IS: Musicus, IS; Uuseer, 26;
Flora, 26; Remardo, 25; May b., "a:
Rusticus, 20; Ess Ell. 20; Madcap. 10:
Alec Sander. 49,; Arcanus, II; o. B.
Easy, 16; Fleur de Lis, 16; Wilhelmina,
49,; Grace Note, IS; Katy Did, IL; The
Poser, 10; Bo Peep. o.; Lassie, 8; Mime
A. Polls. 0; Quebig. s; Laddie. 7;
Wood Bee, Z; Wag, Z; Happy, Z; Blunt,
6; Kingie, 5; Chum. 5; Revlos. 8; Park.
5; Donatello. 5; Curly O., a; Primrose,
4; Dido, 5; Bah. 8; Juno. 3; /. Scream,
3; Polka Dot, 3; Pshaw. 2; Duke OF
Gloucester, /. Total 50.
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THE PRIZE WINNERS.

TAHE monthly prize of 81 for a se~
lected list of correct answers re-
N ceived in the foul weeks contest
just closed was won by
AnnRdee, Newark, n. J..
The prize. of fifty cents for a selected
complete list for the month was won
by
After All, EnEIewOod. NJ. j.
The two prizes of fifty cents each for
two incomplete lists for the month from
solvers who answered the puzzles each
week of the competition We're won by
Rusticus, Media, Pa.
Flora, MOntrOse, PA.
The regular weekly prize of twenty
five cents for a selected complete list of
answers received to New Puzzles No.
253 was won by
LII, Elizabeth. N. y.
The regular weekly prize of twenty
five cents for an incomplete list to New
Puzzles No. 253, selected at random,
was won by
Park, Newark. n. j.
The regular weekly prize of twenty
five cents for a selected contribution
was won by
Alec Sander, Philadelphia, Pm.
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DEPARTMENT
WOLF AND SHEEP.

T EAR a piece Of paper into
as many pieces as there
are players, and on each
piece write some number representing
an hour in the day. AS there r only
twelve hours. there can be only twelve
numbers, but if more than welv are
playing, you can make some of the
numbers half hours until there are the
required amount.
on one piece mark a cross, and then
shake all the numbers in a hat, each
player drawing one out. The one who
gets the slip with the cross on it is
IT, or the Wolf" while the other
players are called the "Sheep."
A ring is then formed by the sheep,
the wolf standing in the middle. The
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
THE WEEKLY CONTEST.

~ HRBE dollars in prizes will
be awarded this week as
follows: One dollar each for two
selected complete lists and 81 for a Sc
lected incomplete list. STANDARD Die
tlonary is used for definitions; COM
pound words are shown by %, and
words out of dictionary order by (s).
Address replies to puzzle Editor.
EVENING STAR" and have same
reach this office within twelve days.
Answers will appear in two weeks.
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A SATURDAY TALK.
KYOU all want to be kind to the
dumb animals, don't you, boys

WYOU all want to be kind to the
dumb animals, don't you, boys
and girls? 1 know 0 do-for
/ think hat there is nothing more
contemplate in the world than to be
cruel to the creatures that a feel
pain and yet have not the power of
speech to tell you of their sufferings.
1t certainly is not a noble thing to,rob
a birds aest, or to beat a patient horse
or tie something to the tail of a little
stray dog.
1 am soon going to give all of us
an opportunity to stand up and be
counted as a true friend of the dumb
animals. How would you like to join
a Juvenile Humane Society? We could
have a nice pin or a button to wear
and pledge ourselves never to be crue'
to any living creature. Write to me
and let me know if you do not thin;
the plan a good one. Yours truly,
UNCLE JACK.
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INQUIRIES as to his UNDERGRADUATES"

inquiries as to his whereabouts"
well, we may save the police some
little trouble in that direction said
Holmes, glancing at the haggard figure
huddled up by the window. Human
nature is a strange mixture, Watson.
You see that even a villain and muir
derer can inspire such affection that
his brother turns to suicide when he
learns hat his neck is forfeited. How
ever, we have no choice as to our
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sheep then Gals out. What time will
you dine tonight, old WOLFF" and Mr..
Wolf calls out any hour he happens to
think Of. The sheep then, who holds
the slip corresponding to the number
called by the wolf starts to run. If he
can get around the ring three times
before being caught by the wolf. he is
safe; if not, NE must be wolf The
game keeps up until all have had their
turn at being "wolf," and this does
not take long. for the wolf is not sup
posed to call the same number twice.
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SO South Orange avenue.
Newark N. J.. Feb. 7. 1870.

Dear Uncle Jack-I was very much
pleased with the box Of paints that 1
o Nearly every day [ paint pic
cures in my story books with them. I
have two nice Dummies at home, one is
white and one is gray. Thanking you
for. the boz, of paints 1 remain, your
friend,
LENA GARBELY, aged II.
n BrOOme street.
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Tommy-Ma, why should a lazy boy
like to learn music?
Mammal cannot say. my son.
Tommy-Because there are lots Of
rests in it.
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Montclair, N. ].

Dear Uncle Jack-I received the
pretty pictures this morning and l
like them very much, especially the
Autumn" picture. Hoping to win an
other prize l remain. yours truly.
MARION STUART.
40 Church street.N
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VI = NCLE JACK is unable to an
swer letters individually. so do
o enclose stamps for reply.
You will be notified il you are II of
the prize-winners.
Minnie Schneider-Your rebus cannot
be used.
Marguerite Bailey-Your essay on
Abraham Lincoln was very clever. 1T
was received too late to be published.
Charles Warshawsky-It will be
necessary to send another photograph
if you wish your picture published.
e. S. Pierson-Your rebus sugges-
ton cannot be used.
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Newark. N. j., Feb. 4, 1908.
Dear Uncle jack received the box
of paints and L think them very nice.
I can paint birds and flowers, and 1
hope L will be able to win another
prize Don Yours truly,
FRANK MCCARTNEY.
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NEW PUZZLES, NO. z55.
2,544.
ALPHAGRAM.

ALI Il<ASIAEANls
(Change the first letter of the word
described as PRIME to get the word
described as FINE.)
A Scotchman often takes his PRIME.
Which is strong ale OF beer;
1t makes him feel quite FINE, | know,
And fills him with good cheer.
AFTER ALL.
2,545.
SQUARE.
/. A morris-dance. or a dance re-
sembling it Jobs. -. ?. TO surfeit
(oneself). 8. Born again page 1855,
.Standard). 4. Spanish painter; 1920
1869 CPhillips). 5. The Hyo-rnandibu-
lar bone CFoster). 6. An aquatic peren-
NAL herb Of the genus Typha, of the
eattail family. T. A Moor; jealous with
out cause Of his wife. Desdemonas
whom he kills STANDARD. Proper
Nantes). ALEC SANDER
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action. The doctor and l will remain
on guard, Mr.. Pycroft. if you will have
the kindness to step out for the po-
lice"
1.-THE End.1
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A HEARTY LAUGH.

1t must delight a COW to sec
The antics of her calf;
And yet her state is pitiful.
Because she can not laugh.
What joy to fly q mile. within
A minute and u half.
But how can birds have any fun
If they can never laugh?
Let whales be monarchs, and have all
The salt sea they al quaff;
We choose to be mere boys and girls
And sometimes have a laugh.
Washington Star.
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- r.. W A. is 8 very proud person indeed, for he has found several miss
FNX H. rol,tyosa nd has drawn their pictures o m the blackboard. Each
' oe ofT these mixtures represent a word beginning with the letters
CAT. No 4 isNcatamount Can you guess the other three? II you do fill
~ To common belowJ- M send it to Uncle Jack, EVENING STAR, Newark
The three girls ana three boys who send in the best and neatest answers
cn Nave their choice If a Teddy ear a paint box, a watch. a fountain
M a book an embroidery set or a doll Unce Jack Will publish the picture
81 any e-vinn who carest to send him a photograph. ~
Only chldreas under Is years O age are eligible to compete. B e sure to
Mace a tvo-cent stamp Oh your answer to insure prompt delivery. The
nanas Of he prize-winners will be a nounced in the EVENING STAR of
Saturday, February 2
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ROLL OF HONOR.

- DIRECT answers to last satur-
u days puzzle were received from
the following children who at
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Newark. N. j. Feb. 4. 1903.

40 Church street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
1: BARGAIN PRIZES.
 THIRD FLOOR

! 200 pairs Scotch Lace Curtains,
 good width and three yards le long, values up to $1.25 pair, | special 0Jc pair 1 100 pairs Lace Curtains, pat
 terms copied from renaissance
 and cluny lace, value $1.75
 pair, Special ........... .98c pair Ruffie Muslin Curtains, made of
 fine quality figured muslin, wide ruffle, value $1.19 and
 $125 pair, Special. -. ..69c pair Cable Net Curtains, very strong and durable, excellent pat
 terms, value s3.50 pair, Spe- cial .... .S2.25 pair Renaissance Lace Curtains, handsome edge, wide inser-
 tions and corner motif, mounted on fine quality
 French net, Special ..,S3.95 pair Hand Made Cluny Lace Cur
 tains, good width, sill length,
 Special ..............$1.69 pair One and two pair lots of Cluny,
 Renaissance, Arabian, Irish
 Point and Muslin Curtains.
 these for less than. =. Half Price Summer Draperies of quality, in
 all colors and large variety
 of patterns. ..S8c to S3.50 pail Ready Made Sash Curtains. made
 of good quality figured mus lins ................. .23c pair Rufie Muslin Curtains, sill
 length, ,.......... .25c pair Brass Rods for curtains, fit any
 window, value SC, Special. . .21bc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
NEED OF DUMPING PLACE.
Sewer Superintendent Ray is At His
 Wits End.

Frank Ray, superintendent of the sewer department, submitted very important communication to the
 board of public works Tuesday night which was referred to the sewer com mittee for investigation and report.
 It was a statement showing the nec- essity of securing dumping ground
 for the use of the department. The cleanings of the sewer basins are very objectionable and the depart ment is in a quandary to know what to do with them. The refuse contain a little of almost everything one could mention, drowned rats, dead cats and dogs, rotten meat and other things in that line. No matter where this is dumped 1t brings out com plaints unless 1t is promptly covered and 1t is not always convenient to do this. As consequence the superin- tendent and his men are attacked at every turn of the road, even when the stun in their carts is not foul smell ing. Not long since woman chased Superintendent Ray with a bread knife and he had the time of his life to keep ahead of her. One of his men dumped load of sewer basin stuff near her place and she was bound to even things up with somebody. This brought matters to head and it was decided to try some plan other than depositing them here and there. The city needs dumping place in the different districts of the town so that the haul will not be too long. They could afford to have them, too, but the powers that be are too stingy and think money spent that way would be almost the same as throwing it away while no notice is taken to the cost of hauling the filthy matter a couple of miles and then running the risk of getting into trouble besides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
BOARD OF SAFETY.
Rush Awarded $1-P0rter Building
 Will Be Secured.

At the meeting of the board of public safety yesterday afternoon very little business was done, but 1t was up to the average at this season of the year. The board heard the matter of Edward Rush $ bill for s30 for the use of his wagon by Officer Fitzgerald, while making an arrest. Mir Rush would have it understood that he had other uses for his wagon than turning it into an impromptu 'hurry-up" for the police. The board thought s1 was sufficient and voted to allow him that sum.
 Regarding the complaint of Eu- gene Martin that he is unable to rent his property on Cole street be- cause of a fear that the adjoining Porter property will topple over and kill some one, the board instructed Building Inspector Chatfleld to have the building removed or restored to a safe condition. The bills and pay rolls for the fire and police depart ments were then approved and the boaord adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

F. J. Donahue went on the ex, cursion to Newport to-day. Frank Hollywood is on a vaca. tion to Woodmont and Laurel Beach
 Thomas Clancy of Bank stree; Is spending the week at Walnut Beach.
 Michael Sullivan of the Brooklyn fire house is on his annual nine days vacation.
 A son was born last evening to MT and Mrs John Murphy of Law renee street.
 -Attorney Michael Blansfield has been spending a few days at Walnut Beach.
 Miss Alice Ryan of South Leon- ard street is on vacation to Fort Trumbull Beach.
 Miss Teresa Garyey of John street left to-day for a two weeks vacation at Woodmont.
 Joseph Kennedy of North Leon- ard street has returned from a vaca- tion in the White mountains.
 Miss Bridget Sheehy of. Baldwin street is the guest of the Malone fam fly at their cottage at Walnut Beach. R. c. Walker, president of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical associi.- tion, spent yesterday in New York on business.
 The Ladies Aid society of the .sa give a supper and entertainment al the church on Thursday evening, Sep tember 3.
 It is said that "Chick" O'Brien and James Malone of this section are booked to become regulars of the fire department soon. The are thought to be two of the chosen six.
 Michael Mahon, sexton of St Patrick's church, was to have been one of the marshals in the A. o. H. parade at New Haven yesterday, but he was unable to be present.
 Several from this section went on the excursion to Newport to-day, while others were unable to procure tickets last evening or this morning. as only a limited number was sold
 William Mahaney has returned from vacation at Spottsford lake, N. H. He brought home a nice string of fish. but there is some question as to whether he bought or caught them.
 Tt is said that Thomas F. De- vine, ex-principal of the Duggan school. has decided to seek the nom- ination for representative on the democratic ticket. According to his friends he is going into the race strong and not only expects to be one or the nominees but anticipates win hing out by good majority. Prof Deyine would undoubtedly make good run if nominated. Several other men have already been men toned as candidates. but >he is the only one that is known definitely who would like the nomination.
 The members of the Brooklyn Improvement society have practically given up hope of seeing the CiarK street extension finished this fall, consequently they realize that an- other year at least will pass before there will be any hope for a trolley line. In the early part of the sum- mer everything looked to the push ing through of Clark street. but one thing and another has delayed the work SO often that there is no tell ing when 1t will be completed. Last week the city finished the grading of Edward street. but nothing is being done on West Sixth street, while work on Clark street itself Is at a. standstill. The Brooklynites know full we'll that 1t is only time and effort wasted to make a play for the trolley until this street Is fin. lshed, SO they will have to grin and bear it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
LEPER WOMAN DISAPPEARS.
Mrs Wardwell Missing and No Search
 Is Made.

Bisbee, Ariz, Aug 20.-Mrs W. K. Wardwell, leper wife of Colonel Wardwell, who died Saturday, escap- ed yesterday from quarantine at Tombstone and has not been located.
 Mrs Wardwell was gone yesterday morning when a guard took her breakfast to her. No attempt has been made to find the leper woman. Whether she has escaped into the mountains or has been spirited away by relatives into Mexico is not known. The latter is most likely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
CRAB REVEALS TREASURE.
Connecticut Man Thinks He Hai
 Pound Hidden Fortnne.

Greenwich. Aug 2o.-J. R. Chard, Ia wealthy resident of this town and next door neighhor to Commodore E. C. Benedict. has been spending a month near New smyrna. Fla. and believes he has found the spot where a vast Spanish treasure Is buried. He is now carrying on operations for fits recovery. While fishing recently. he caught a huge crab. elinRing to the claws of which vas a corroded piece of metal Mr Chard found that 1t was a spanish donbloon of 1908.
 Since then he has investigated the traditions of the vicinity and learned that early in the seventeenth century a band Of Spanish buccaneers made their headquarters near here.
 Wrufs wnu na wrferr.s wnnf ~-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
HERE IS A LIST OF FROM THE SALE
 OF Glassware

0blong Pickle Trays-Neatly
 decorated, worth 15c at. SC Cake Plates-10, II and 12-in,
 rich pressed cut glass, worth
 10 to 200, at ............... Sc Pickle Jars-Rich colonial
 glass, worth 10 to 2Oc, at. ..... Sc Glass Butter Dish-Rich decora-
 tions, worth 39c, at. 19c Glass Ice Cream Sets-Richly
 decorated with wild roses,
 cherries and gold, worth $50
 at set ............... 59e Glass Pickle Tray, Bon-Bons,
 Olives and Footed Jelly Dishes
 Richly decorated, cherries,
 roses and gold, worth 19c, at Sc Table Tumblers-Thin blown
 glass, neatly etched, worth
 dc, at ....... ............ 4c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
ETHER KILLS 4 POLITICIAN.
Edward ERtriken. Camden JaiIrr.
 Dies on Operating Table.

Dies on Operating Table.
 Camden. \. J.. Aug 7e.-ShortIy after physicians had placed a paper cone containing ether over his face. to an operation. Edward Entriken- a jsiler at the Camden county prison. died yesterday morn- ing
 The doctors were startled 10 see Entriksn rise from the operating fa- ble after he had taken several fu- halatiOns of the ether. When he pitched forvard and fell thev found life extinct. His heart. they declare. vas weak. Entriken was reIi knorn rspabli<an-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-22
What Perseverance AchieUed; .-s
 The School House at DaLeDilLe

pleting the building. and it is safe to say that the people were never more happy than they were in watching that building grow; and that nothing has ever drawn them more closely to- gethet, nor filled them with more pride.
 An Example to Youth.
 Influence the children and youth Of the village f--why. certainly it will, and that In the most favorable man ner The very building of the house and the self-deniai practiced, IS the finest lesson of patriotism that has ever come directly under their obser- walton. And there is the advantage for them of new, healthfui and sanitary surroundings. There is no doubt Of a decided beneficial influence being ex- erted upon school children by attract i've and happy surroundings at school. Schoolrooms that are comfortably seat ed and property lighted. and that have a few good pictures upon the walls and a few beautiful plants in the wtn- dows. are worth more in the real train ing of children than all the books they might read touching upon such sub jects in after years
 For some of the children these are the only refining influences that are ever thrown around them. Notice the appreciation such children have for things that are beautiful or comfort able.
 Anything that costs real effort or that